Abstract: Computer software allowing enhanced control of the playout of audio/video works on a computer system. In various embodiments, the software allows key events from dedicated audio/video keys, whether part of a full sized keyboard or on a hand held remote, to control the actions of an audio/video playout program without requiring the user to direct the key event focus of the operating system to the audio/video playout program. Also, the invention distinguishes between key presses from a local, full sized keyboard and key presses from a remote keyboard so that the audio/video playout program can enlarge its screen display when a key event is received from the remote keyboard. In one embodiment, the invention constantly instructs the operating system to move the focus to the audio/video playout program. In another embodiment, if the focus is received by any of various windows in a display, software associated with the window forwards to the audio/video playout program any key events received from audio/video keys.

Abstract: Computer software allowing enhanced control of the playout of audio/video works on a computer system. In various embodiments, the software allows key events from dedicated audio/video keys, whether part of a full sized keyboard or on a hand held remote, to control the actions of an audio/video playout program without requiring the user to direct the key event focus of the operating system to the audio/video playout program. Also, the invention distinguishes between key presses from a local, full sized keyboard and key presses from a remote keyboard so that the audio/video playout program can enlarge its screen display when a key event is received from the remote keyboard. In one embodiment, the invention constantly instructs the operating system to move the focus to the audio/video playout program. In another embodiment, if the focus is received by any of various windows in a display, software associated with the window forwards to the audio/video playout program any key events received from audio/video keys.

Abstract: Computer software allowing enhanced control of the playout of audio/video works on a computer system. In various embodiments, the software allows key events from dedicated audio/video keys, whether part of a full sized keyboard or on a hand held remote, to control the actions of an audio/video playout program without requiring the user to direct the key event focus of the operating system to the audio/video playout program. Also, the invention distinguishes between key presses from a local, full sized keyboard and key presses from a remote keyboard so that the audio/video playout program can enlarge its screen display when a key event is received from the remote keyboard. In one embodiment, the invention constantly instructs the operating system to move the focus to the audio/video playout program. In another embodiment, if the focus is received by any of various windows in a display, software associated with the window forwards to the audio/video playout program any key events received from audio/video keys.

Abstract: A device in an automobile includes a camera that takes images of drivers while they are driving. It detects and reports when eyes are not on the road for longer than a glance with automated image processing. It also reports how much the car is driven, by whom, when, where, carrying what load, at what speed compared to the speed limit, with what pattern of hard breaking or hard cornering, whether the driver looked into the blind spot before changing lanes, and whether the driver allowed their phone to enter a restricted state while driving. The device may be built in or retrofit. The retrofit device can detect if it is depowered or removed from the vehicle and report this to the insurance company, rental company, parents, and employers.

Abstract: Computer software allowing enhanced control of the playout of audio/video works on a computer system. In various embodiments, the software allows key events from dedicated audio/video keys, whether part of a full sized keyboard or on a hand held remote, to control the actions of an audio/video playout program without requiring the user to direct the key event focus of the operating system to the audio/video playout program. Also, the invention distinguishes between key presses from a local, full sized keyboard and key presses from a remote keyboard so that the audio/video playout program can enlarge its screen display when a key event is received from the remote keyboard. In one embodiment, the invention constantly instructs the operating system to move the focus to the audio/video playout program. In another embodiment, if the focus is received by any of various windows in a display, software associated with the window forwards to the audio/video playout program any key events received from audio/video keys.

Abstract: A device in an automobile includes a camera that takes images of drivers while they are driving. It detects and reports when eyes are not on the road for longer than a glance with automated image processing. It also reports how much the car is driven, by whom, when, where, carrying what load, at what speed compared to the speed limit, with what pattern of hard breaking or hard cornering, whether the driver looked into the blind spot before changing lanes, and whether the driver allowed their phone to enter a restricted state while driving. The device may be built in or retrofit. The retrofit device can detect if it is depowered or removed from the vehicle and report this to the insurance company, rental company, parents, and employers.

Abstract: A system is provided for cleaning of probe contacts. The system has a base plate with three mounting means, such as openings, for receiving each an adjustable attachment, and means, such as further openings, for connecting the base plate to a probe machine; and a cleaning plate having on a bottom side three holding means, such as openings, for receiving the respective adjustable attachment, and a top area for supporting a cleaning device, wherein the holding means do not reach into a top area of the cleaning plate; and wherein the adjustable attachment means allows the top area to be leveled.

Abstract: By providing a plurality of preformed components which are quickly and easily affixed in engagement with each other, a final construction is realized which peripherally surrounds any desired mattress configuration in cooperating association therewith. In this way, a new foam plastic product is achieved which is capable of being quickly and easily mounted to mattress constructions peripherally surrounding the mattress and providing an enhanced side support system. In this way, any desired mattress size or configuration is capable of being peripherally surrounded with a foam support assembly for enhancing the mattress construction and configuration. Furthermore, by employing the present invention, a rapid, convenient, and virtually labor free assembly is realized.

Abstract: Computer software allowing enhanced control of the playout of audio/video works on a computer system. In various embodiments, the software allows key events from dedicated audio/video keys, whether part of a full sized keyboard or on a hand-held remote, to control the actions of an audio/video playout program running within a browser environment without requiring the user to direct the key event focus of the operating system to the audio/video playout program. In one embodiment, software associated with the browser window forwards to the audio/video playout program any key events received from audio/video keys.

Abstract: By providing a plurality of preformed components which are quickly and easily affixed in engagement with each other, a final construction is realized which peripherally surrounds any desired mattress configuration in cooperating association therewith. In this way, a new foam plastic product is achieved which is capable of being quickly and easily mounted to mattress constructions peripherally surrounding the mattress and providing an enhanced side support system. In this way, any desired mattress size or configuration is capable of being peripherally surrounded with a foam support assembly for enhancing the mattress construction and configuration. Furthermore, by employing the present invention, a rapid, convenient, and virtually labor free assembly is realized.

Abstract: By providing a plurality of preformed components which are quickly and easily affixed in engagement with each other, a final construction is realized which peripherally surrounds any desired mattress configuration in cooperating association therewith. In this way, a new foam plastic product is achieved which is capable of being quickly and easily mounted to mattress constructions peripherally surrounding the mattress and providing an enhanced side support system. In this way, any desired mattress size or configuration is capable of being peripherally surrounded with a foam support assembly for enhancing the mattress construction and configuration. Furthermore, by employing the present invention, a rapid, convenient, and virtually labor free assembly is realized.

Abstract: A system is provided for cleaning of probe contacts. The system includes a base plate comprising three mounting means for receiving each an adjustable attachment means, and means for connecting the base plate to a probe machine; and a cleaning plate comprising three holding means for receiving the respective adjustable attachment means, and a top area for cleaning probe contacts. The top area is between 60-100 mm times 75-100 mm, and the adjustable attachment means allows the cleaning plate to be leveled. A method for mounting in a probe machine such a system for cleaning of probe contacts is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a communications backbone for connecting first and second telecommunication nodes. In one embodiment, the communications backbone includes a first time division multiplexed gateway associated with the first telecommunication node and configured to be directly connected to a packet-switched network. Additionally, the communications backbone also includes a second time division multiplexed gateway associated with the second telecommunication node and configured to be directly connected to the packet-switched network to form a communications trunk between the first and second telecommunication nodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless backbone for use with a public switched telephone network (PSTN). In one embodiment, the wireless backbone includes a central office switch coupled to the PSTN and configured to process a plurality of calls associated with the PSTN. Additionally, the wireless backbone also includes a wireless transmission unit coupled to the central office switch and configured to cooperate with another wireless transmission unit to yield a wireless trunk for communicating the plurality of calls to another central office switch.

Abstract: Computer software allowing enhanced control of the playout of audio/video works on a computer system. In various embodiments, the software allows key events from dedicated audio/video keys, whether part of a full sized keyboard or on a hand held remote, to control the actions of an audio/video playout program without requiring the user to direct the key event focus of the operating system to the audio/video playout program. Also, the invention distinguishes between key presses from a local, full sized keyboard and key presses from a remote keyboard so that the audio/video playout program can enlarge its screen display when a key event is received from the remote keyboard. In one embodiment, the invention constantly instructs the operating system to move the focus to the audio/video playout program. In another embodiment, if the focus is received by any of various windows in a display, software associated with the window forwards to the audio/video playout program any key events received from audio/video keys.

Abstract: Computer software allowing enhanced control of the playout of audio/video works on a computer system. In various embodiments, the software allows key events from dedicated audio/video keys, whether part of a full sized keyboard or on a hand held remote, to control the actions of an audio/video playout program running within a browser environment without requiring the user to direct the key event focus of the operating system to the audio/video playout program. In one embodiment, software associated with the browser window forwards to the audio/video playout program any key events received from audio/video keys.

Abstract: An approach for identifying a particular carrier among a plurality of carriers in a satellite communication system is disclosed. A transmitter multiplies an encoded signal by a prescribed periodic sequence to form a watermarked signal and transmits the watermarked signal associated with a particular carrier over a communication channel. A receiver tunes to one of the carriers and extracts a data sequence from the one carrier. The receiver multiplies the data sequence with the prescribed periodic sequence to form another watermarked signal and determines whether the watermarked signals match.

Abstract: A kennel door apparatus for selectively “opening” and “closing” a kennel door, the kennel door is sized to cover an opening located in a kennel wall between a kennel pen and a common kennel area for selective access thereto. A door opening attachment may be used to cover the opening in the kennel wall. The kennel door apparatus is adapted for horizontal and vertical sliding door actuation. First and second opposing channel guides are secured to opposing sides of a protective panel. A sliding door is slidably received between the wall confronting side and the panel side of the opposing channel guides. The opposing channel guides are secured about an opening in the kennel wall, and at least one cable is used to pull the sliding door between “open” and “closed” positions. A weather strip is secured to the sliding door between the opposing channel guides.

Abstract: An approach for identifying a particular carrier among a plurality of carriers in a satellite communication system is disclosed. A transmitter multiplies an encoded signal by a prescribed periodic sequence to form a watermarked signal and transmits the watermarked signal associated with a particular carrier over a communication channel. A receiver tunes to one of the carriers and extracts a data sequence from the one carrier. The receiver multiplies the data sequence with the prescribed periodic sequence to form another watermarked signal and determines whether the watermarked signals match.