Abstract: A signal processing system includes a random decision forests-based bulk filter. The signal processing system further includes one or more sensors (e.g., radar systems, satellite systems) that interface with the signal processing system via a radio frequency (RF), electro-optical (EO) or infrared (IR) exchange process, a computationally inexpensive object detector, a computationally inexpensive state estimator, then the random decision forests-based bulk filter, a computationally expensive object tracker, a computationally expensive object discriminator, and a report. Further, the random decision forests-based bulk filter features a filter training optimization process.

Abstract: A signal processing system includes a random decision forests-based bulk filter. The signal processing system further includes one or more sensors (e.g., radar systems, satellite systems) that interface with the signal processing system via a radio frequency (RE), electro-optical (EO) or infrared (IR) exchange process, a computationally inexpensive object detector, a computationally inexpensive state estimator, then the random decision forests-based bulk filter, a computationally expensive object tracker, a computationally expensive object discriminator, and a report. Further the random da forests-based bulk filter features a filter training optimization process.

Abstract: A method for charging plurality of electric vehicles is provided. The method includes determining predicted usage information for the plurality of electric vehicles based on past information for the plurality of vehicles. The predicted usage information, among other information, includes a first total energy needed to be provided to the plurality of vehicles to reach a respective desired state of charge set point. The method further includes optimizing power to be provided to the plurality of vehicles to generate an optimal power requirement plan based on a first cost incurred to charge the vehicles with the first total energy. Furthermore, the method includes scheduling charging of the plurality of vehicles through at least one charging station according to the optimal power requirement plan and a priority associated with each of the plurality of vehicles.

Abstract: A method for charging plurality of electric vehicles is provided. The method includes determining predicted usage information for the plurality of electric vehicles based on past information for the plurality of vehicles. The predicted usage information, among other information, includes a first total energy needed to be provided to the plurality of vehicles to reach a respective desired state of charge set point. The method further includes optimizing power to be provided to the plurality of vehicles to generate an optimal power requirement plan based on a first cost incurred to charge the vehicles with the first total energy. Furthermore, the method includes scheduling charging of the plurality of vehicles through at least one charging station according to the optimal power requirement plan and a priority associated with each of the plurality of vehicles.

Abstract: Methods and system for providing concealing camouflage of a position, hunter or observer using a shield or enclosure with a reflective exterior having exterior sides inclined towards the horizontal and observation portions of two-way mirror material. The shield or enclosures may be of any shape and may be of rigid sides permanently affixed to a frame, or be provided as collapsible or pop-up enclosures using temporary attachments and frames or poles. The enclosures may be entirely of two-way material. The reflective material may be mirror glass, any clear material treated on one surface with mirror coatings, or metalized cloth or film, including metalized polyester. A roof may be provided as non-reflective or reflective and may be flat or dome shaped. Two-way mirrored observation ports that open and close may be provided in any shape or position. The enclosure may conceal a boat, raft, or vehicle.

Abstract: Methods and system for providing concealing camouflage of a position, hunter or observer using a shield or enclosure with a reflective exterior having exterior sides inclined towards the horizontal and observation portions of two-way mirror material. The shield or enclosures may be of any shape and may be of rigid sides permanently affixed to a frame, or be provided as collapsible or pop-up enclosures using temporary attachments and frames or poles. The enclosures may be entirely of two-way material. The reflective material may be mirror glass, any clear material treated on one surface with mirror coatings, or metalized cloth or film, including metalized polyester. A roof may be provided as non-reflective or reflective and may be flat or dome shaped. Two-way mirrored observation ports that open and close may be provided in any shape or position. The enclosure may conceal a boat, raft, or vehicle.

Abstract: A method for driving an LED backlight device using pulse width modulation with an additional timer to manage the power consumption, thermal output, and lighting level of the device with improved resolution. The method includes receiving a commanded brightness level, and using an n bit pulse width modulator that has a nominal time period (Pn) to assert a plurality of pulses in accordance with an output of the n bit pulse modulator. A modulator output value is assigned to each one of K states of a K state timer that has a timer period (PT). The plurality of pulses is output according to the modulator output value during each nominal time period occurring within the timer period. Power to the display is supplied in accordance with the plurality of pulses.

Abstract: A method for driving an LED backlight device using pulse width modulation with an additional timer to manage the power consumption, thermal output, and lighting level of the device with improved resolution.

Abstract: A device for controlling the brightness of a one or more LEDs (light emitting diodes) includes a modulator having at least 11 bits of pulse width modulation resolution. A buffer receives pulses from the modulator. A driver may be coupled to receive pulses from the buffer and drive the one or more LEDs. A currently limiter may be employed to prevent damage to the one or more LEDs. An update rate may be selected to limit perceptible flicker of the one or more LEDs.

Abstract: A communications node for establishing a plurality of logically distinct communications links running in parallel through the node to one or more remote nodes, comprises an input switch means, an output switch means, a plurality of communications resources connected between said input and output switch means, said plurality of communications resources including at least first and second communications resources adapted to deliver different communication services including packet-switched and circuit-switched services, control means associated with said input switch means and said output switch means to establish logically distinct links through the node, wherein each said link is configurable to selectively include one of the at least first and second communication resources.

Abstract: A method for driving an LED backlight device using pulse width modulation with an additional timer to manage the power consumption, thermal output, and lighting level of the device with improved resolution.

Abstract: A structural camouflage system includes as the primary structural component a planar panel with a reflective outer face, formed in a trapezoidal configuration with upper and lower edges of the panel in parallel relation, the panels connected in edge to edge orientation to form an enclosed structure with the reflective faces of the panels facing outward of the structure and inclined toward the surface upon which the structure rests, so that the panels reflect an image of the immediate foreground to more distant observer looking toward the structure, camouflaging the structure. In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of reflective strips are connected to vertical supports with each strip disposed at an angle so as to reflect a composite image of the immediate foreground to a more distant observer.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are useful in the modulation of endogenous growth hormone levels in a mammal. The invention further relates to novel intermediates for use in the synthesis of said compounds, as well as novel processes employed in these syntheses. Also included are methods of treating a mammal which include the administration of said compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds which are useful in the modulation of endogenous growth hormone levels in a mammal. The invention further relates to novel intermediates for use in the synthesis of said compounds, as well as novel processes employed in these syntheses. Also included are methods of treating a mammal which include the administration of said compounds.

Abstract: A method for optically resolving a racemic mixture of 2-(4-nitroimidazolyl)-4-methoxyphenylproprionic acid to substantially pure (R) and (S) enantiomers salts thereof which are useful intermediates in the preparation of certain growth hormone secretagogues.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of formula I wherein A, B, D, E, G, J, L, X, V are as defined in the specification, and the compounds are useful in the modulation of endogenous growth hormone levels in a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-chloro-4-halo-1,2,5-thiadiazole compounds, a method of producing novel mono- and di-substituted-1,2,5-thiadiazoles therefrom, as well as mono- and di-substituted -1,2,5-thiadiazoles.

Abstract: A method for driving an LED backlight device using pulse width modulation with an additional timer to manage the power consumption, thermal output, and lighting level of the device with improved resolution.

Abstract: The present hostler control of a computer control train brake system combines the computer control of the train and locomotive brake system with a manual control during a hostler mode to provide soft and safe operation of the vehicle. Interlocks provide efficient and safe transferring of the controls between the computer control brake system and the manual hostler control portion. The computer control train brake system includes an electropneumatic brake controller which automatically applies the independent brake once the hostler lead mode is determined. Next, the brake controller charges the brake pipe to release the train brakes. Control of the independent brake is transferred to a pneumatic independent brake control valve of the hostler stand after the brake pipe has been charged sufficiently to fully release the train brakes. The brake pipe is charged or the train brakes are released only after the independent brake application has reached a predetermined value.

Abstract: An information management system comprises a computer representing a prespecified plan that is accessed by a user. The plan is for a procedure to be performed on a dynamic system having a monitored state that is indicated. The progress of the procedure is recorded. The plan is automatically updated based on the monitored state of the system. A device that indicates the monitored state is reconfigured according to the progress of the procedure.