Abstract: A software framework architecture that allows for the migration of data from legacy systems to a DataArk database. The DataArk database acts as a central storage component for disparate data sets. Data is extracted from the legacy systems, transformed into a text format and then mapped into the DataArk database. Users are then able to access the DataArk database as they would access the legacy systems, looking up individual patient accounting detail, clinical detail, employee records, etc. Users are also able to edit and manage the data in the DataArk database. The legacy systems are then decommissioned. Further, the DataArk database is configured for use by establishing user access, permitted functions and permitted views. A system administrator establishes user profiles that specify which functions and screens a user may access. Once users are logged-in the system, users may perform searches on the data to which they have been given access.

Abstract: A monitoring and alarm system of general purpose design can be customized for use with many different applications to provide sophisticated alarming and control functions based on logical relationships among several sensed variables. A central processing unit is connected to receive a plurality of inputs from various sensors, the variety and type of which are the choice of the user depending on the specific application to which the monitoring and alarm system is to be connected. The central processing unit is programmed to provide the user with an interactive display to first define the variables in the application and the states and/or limits of the variables. This action defines a logical group. Next, the user enters the alarm/action functions to be performed on the condition that all the conditions in the logical group are true. Once this interactive process has been completed, the central processing unit performs the alarm and control functions specified by the user.

Abstract: A composite window for a vehicle entrance door includes means for affording a downward view while the door is closed. The window includes an outer pane having two substantially parallel plane surfaces, an inner pane having a plane surface facing the outer pane and spaced therefrom. The opposite surface is formed with a prism which extends either partly or entirely over its surface. Additionally, the opposite surface of the inner pane may be provided with a concave surface forming a concave lens which enhances the effect of the prism.