Abstract: A surface compactor machine includes a cylindrical drum defining a cylindrical space in an interior portion of the cylindrical drum and having a central axis of rotation, and a counterweight in the cylindrical space. The compactor further includes a non-driven support wheel affixed to the counterweight and in contact with an underlying portion of an interior surface of the cylindrical drum beneath the counterweight. A drive motor is provided in the cylindrical space, and a drive wheel is mechanically rotatable by the drive motor. The drive wheel contacts an inner surface of the cylindrical drum such that rotation of the drive wheel by the drive motor urges the cylindrical drum to rotate about the central axis of rotation.

Abstract: Electrolytic Etching/Deposition System. A system for continuous circuit fabrication comprising means for storing and dispensing the substrate, means for laminating the substrate, means for printing the substrate, means for optical inspection of the substrate, means for photolithography of the substrate, means for drying the substrate, means for developing the substrate, means for washing the substrate and means for electroplating the substrate.

Abstract: A surface compactor machine includes a cylindrical drum defining a cylindrical space in an interior portion of the cylindrical drum and having a central axis of rotation, and a counterweight in the cylindrical space. The compactor further includes a non-driven support wheel affixed to the counterweight and in contact with an underlying portion of an interior surface of the cylindrical drum beneath the counterweight. A drive motor is provided in the cylindrical space, and a drive wheel is mechanically rotatable by the drive motor. The drive wheel contacts an inner surface of the cylindrical drum such that rotation of the drive wheel by the drive motor urges the cylindrical drum to rotate about the central axis of rotation.

Abstract: A smoke detection system for an interior of a vehicle is provided. The smoke detection system includes a detection module and a reporting module. The detection module, while the vehicle is being used as part of a car sharing or ride sharing service: receives a sensor signal from a smoke detector; compares data included in the sensor signal to smoke characteristic or smoke pattern data; based on the comparison, determines whether an occupant of the vehicle is smoking; and generates an alert signal if the occupant is smoking. The reporting module at least one of: based on the alert signal, visually or audibly provides a warning to the occupant to stop smoking; transmits the alert signal to a mobile device of the occupant to indicate that a smoking event has been detected; or transmits the alert signal to a network device of a service provider to report the smoking event.

Abstract: A system for authorizing temporary access and operation of a vehicle via a mobile computing device, the system includes a processor and a memory device. The system also includes a SRWC module configured to communicate with the mobile computing device; and a CNG module being in communication with the SRWC module, the CNG module includes a NAD, configured to communicate with one or more remote entities over a wireless carrier system; a GPS module, configured to generate vehicle position information and communicate that position data to the one or more remote entities; a CGM, configured to monitor and control incoming communications from the SRWC module, NAD, and GPS module. The CGM further configured to establish communications across a CAN; and a CMS, configured to encrypt the communications established by CGM as well as store the communications in the memory device.

Abstract: Electrolytic Etching/Deposition System. A system for continuous circuit fabrication comprising means for storing and dispensing the substrate, means for laminating the substrate, means for printing the substrate, means for optical inspection of the substrate, means for photolithography of the substrate, means for drying the substrate, means for developing the substrate, means for washing the substrate and means for electroplating the substrate.

Abstract: A smoke detection system for an interior of a vehicle is provided. The smoke detection system includes a detection module and a reporting module. The detection module, while the vehicle is being used as part of a car sharing or ride sharing service: receives a sensor signal from a smoke detector; compares data included in the sensor signal to smoke characteristic or smoke pattern data; based on the comparison, determines whether an occupant of the vehicle is smoking; and generates an alert signal if the occupant is smoking. The reporting module at least one of: based on the alert signal, visually or audibly provides a warning to the occupant to stop smoking; transmits the alert signal to a mobile device of the occupant to indicate that a smoking event has been detected; or transmits the alert signal to a network device of a service provider to report the smoking event.

Abstract: A system for authorizing temporary access and operation of a vehicle via a mobile computing device, the system includes a processor and a memory device. The system also includes a SRWC module configured to communicate with the mobile computing device; and a CNG module being in communication with the SRWC module, the CNG module includes a NAD, configured to communicate with one or more remote entities over a wireless carrier system; a GPS module, configured to generate vehicle position information and communicate that position data to the one or more remote entities; a CGM, configured to monitor and control incoming communications from the SRWC module, NAD, and GPS module. The CGM further configured to establish communications across a CAN; and a CMS, configured to encrypt the communications established by CGM as well as store the communications in the memory device.

Abstract: A system and method of operating a key fob for use in a car sharing vehicle access system, including the steps of: authenticating the key fob for use with a specific vehicle; receiving a key fob activation command; obtaining an authorization to control, using the vehicle commands, at least some vehicle functions on the vehicle; in response to obtaining the authorization, enabling transmissions of any one or more of the vehicle commands from the key fob; receiving a user input requesting that one of the vehicle commands be sent to the vehicle; sending the requested one of the vehicle commands to the vehicle; and subsequently removing the authorization such that the key fob is disabled from further controlling the vehicle functions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include: •electroluminescent layer constructions; •stacked or side-by-side arrangements of electroluminescent elements; and •color pixels, displays and light sources comprising multiple such arrangements. Embodiments of the invention may include touch sensitive, haptic and/or lenticular 3D features.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein include providing an on-sale vehicle, receiving an access request for the on-sale vehicle from a buyer, approving the access request, transmitting at least one authentication key, confirming an identity of the buyer, initiating a test drive, monitoring the test drive, and completing a transaction upon conclusion of the test drive including revoking the at least one authentication key in response to the buyer not purchasing the on-sale vehicle or revoking an authentication key of a prior titleholder in response to the buyer purchasing the on-sale vehicle.

Abstract: A system for continuous circuit fabrication comprising means for storing and dispensing (74) the substrate (2), means for laminating (1) the substrate (2), means for printing (76) the substrate (2), means for optical inspection (4) of the substrate (2), means for photolithography (6) of the substrate (2), means for drying (78) the substrate (2), means for developing (8, 16) the substrate (2), means for washing (10, 14) the substrate (2) and means for electroplating (82) the substrate (2).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include: electroluminescent layer constructions; stacked or side-by-side arrangements of electroluminescent elements; and colour pixels, displays and light sources comprising multiple such arrangements. Embodiments of the invention may include touch sensitive, haptic and/or lenticular 3D features.

Abstract: Media content is recorded in a format that includes embedded control information for controlling reproduction of the media content.

Abstract: A scaffold assembly comprising at least one pair of hook-on scaffold elements; said scaffold elements adapted for support of at least one builder's plank; each of said elements comprising a vertical main shaft provided with a hook structure at an upper end of said main shaft and a securing bracket at a lower end of said main shaft; each of said hook-on scaffold elements further comprising a braced hook-on arm; said hook structure adapted for engagement with a horizontal top plate of a building frame, and said securing bracket adapted for engagement with a vertical stud or a horizontal element of said building frame.

Abstract: A battery charger with a self-contained power source which provides a current charging signal at or near the resonant frequency of the battery to be charged when no other power supply is readily available. A storage energy device, for example a battery, delivers a current charging signal modulated at or near the resonant frequency of a load, or stores energy from a source.