Abstract: A digital focal plane array includes an all-digital readout integrated circuit in combination with a detector array. The readout circuit includes unit cell electronics, orthogonal transfer structures, and data handling structures. The unit cell electronics include an analog to digital converter. Orthogonal transfer structures enable the orthogonal transfer of data among the unit cells. Data handling structures may be configured to operate the digital focal plane array as a data encryptor/decipherer. Data encrypted and deciphered by the digital focal plane array need not be image data.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a crankcase for a plurality of cylinders, which has hollow vertical reinforcements in the area of the side walls of the crankcase in the area of the main bearing planes, at least a part of the vertical reinforcements being implemented as oil recirculation passages between cylinder head and crankcase. At least one vertical reinforcement which conducts blow-by gas has a connection for a blow-by gas line leading to an oil separator.

Abstract: A method for machining a cylinder head including a cooling jacket, wherein the fire deck of the cylinder head which is in a raw state is machined by material removal in relation to a reference mark of the cylinder head. The position of the cooling jacket is used as a reference mark.

Abstract: A large format imager includes an array of pixels for converting electromagnetic radiation into electrical signals and a trigger to from an optical pulse so as to trigger the pixels to generate an integration period. Each pixel includes a photodiode to convert light intensity of high-frequency radiation into an electrical charge, a reset switch to reset the photodiode, circuitry to enable sampling of the electrical charge produced by the photodiode, a photoswitch to convert an optical trigger pulse, received from the trigger, into an electrical signal, an inverter to produce a control signal corresponding to the electrical signal produced by the photoswitch, and control circuitry to locally generate integration control signals. The integration control signals control a start of an integration period for the photodiode, duration of the integration period for the photodiode, and the sampling of the electrical charge produced by the photodiode.

Abstract: The abstract must be less than 150 words, or 200 words when no figure is to be published. Proximity detection algorithms are used to determine whether or not the render of the message is authentic, by verifying if the sending host (242) is within proximity of registered MX Hosts 182, WWW Hosts, and/or DNS servers forth alleged sending domain. Proximity detection, combined with Select Reverse DNS lookups (153), provides extremely effective and accurate e-mail source verification system (110,107). As this combination relies solely on the existing Internet Domain Name System for its identifying matrix, an affective anti-SPAM system/method is realized without making any changes to any installed e-mail systems. In addition to proximit detection, Automatic Open Relay Test Administration (AORTA) (124,132) is used to perform Open Relay (118) testing on all servers attempting to send a message.

Abstract: Autonomously operating analog to digital converters are formed into a two dimensional array. The array may incorporate digital signal processing functionality. Such an array is particularly well-suited for operation as a readout integrated circuit and, in combination with a sensor array, forms a digital focal plane array.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for providing real-time traffic information to a user is disclosed. In various embodiments, a wireless transmitter sends traffic information to a portable device that can receive and display the traffic information on a map of the display. Various roadway condition indicators may be used to convey the type and severity of roadway conditions.

Abstract: A multi-purpose networked data communications system and any easy to use distributed user control interface to such networked system. The system allows easy control of computer applications and external connected devices (home security, audio/video, etc.) Simplifying modifications to the operating system eliminate the need to reboot individually networked workstations on user sign-on and sign-off, thus increasing the speed with which users access the system. Such access time is further increased by the inclusion of a finger print reader which performs user log-off and log-on and also performs user authentication, thus eliminating the need to type a user name and password. The system further provides for “roaming profiles” ensuring that users are presented on sign-on with any previously stored customized display settings and preferences.

Abstract: A method for removal of an organic film from a metal substrate comprising: (a) preparing a stripping bath comprising a mixture of a salting-out agent, a carboxylic acid, and an organic solvent, said organic solvent in a concentration at about or greater than its solubility limit in water and having a solubility limit of 1/2% to 50% by weight in water, wherein said organic solvent is selected from the group consisting of butoxy ethanol, hexoxy ethanol, butoxy-2-ethoxy ethanol, dibasic ester, 2-ethyl hexyl alcohol, straight chain alcohol having from 6 to 16 carbons, N-methyl-pyrrolidone, and mixtures thereof, and said carboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy carboxylic acids, lactic acid, glycolic acid, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, and mixtures thereof, and said salting-out agent is selected from a group consisting of glucoheptonate, gluconate, and mixtures thereof, and (b) immersing said metal substrate in the stripping bath of step (a) for a predetermined period of time to l

Abstract: A computer controlled video re-editing system with a "Domino" re-edit function. An edited video comprises a set of ordered video segments. In a video re-editing system a user can re-edit an edited video by adjusting the duration of each video segment. When a user adjusts the length of a video segment, the Domino re-edit function examines how the re-edit to the edited video work affects nearby video segments in the edited video work. The Domino re-edit function then propagates the effects of a re-edit by moving the nearby video segments forward or backward along a time line to accommodate the re-edit made. The Domino re-edit function utilizes any empty spaces that exist in an edited video work such that the empty spaces are filled before the effects of a re-edit are propagated to another video segment. If there is sufficient empty space between video segments, the effects of the re-edit cease propagating.

Abstract: A highly sensitive, quick recovery differential microcalorimeter includes two matchingly formed and cooperatingly disposed flow channels. Each flow channel has two inlets, at least one mixing assembly connected to each fluid inlet, a fluid outlet connected to each mixing assembly, at least one heater element surrounding at least a portion of each fluid outlet, and a plurality of sensors surrounding at least a portion of each fluid outlet. Each of the mixing assemblies includes a mixing chamber and at least one entry manifold connected to a fluid inlet and having a plurality of ports which connect to the mixing chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in developing film is disclosed. The apparatus is designed to hold the film during development in a processing solution. The apparatus fits and substantially closes the processing solution cannister to provide a substantially lightless processing environment. The apparatus further moves the film during development to agitate the processing solution.

Abstract: A wall lead-through structure for live feeders, particularly for use in antenna matching systems. The feeder is led through a wall opening which is covered on its outer side by an insulating mounting fixture which provides a centrally located opening for the feeder lead-through. The surface defining the wall opening is covered with a sheet metal lining, preferably sheet copper which serves as a corona protector, and a metallic corona protector encloses and is secured to the live feeder where it passes through the central opening in the insulating mounting fixture.