Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications device includes an enclosure defining an interior. A first fiber optic adapter is provided at the enclosure. A spool is provided at an exterior of the enclosure. A fiber optic cable, which includes a first optical fiber, is wrapped around the spool. A first fiber optic connector is mounted at a first end of the first optical fiber. The first end of the first optical fiber is positioned within the interior of the enclosure. The first fiber optic connector is inserted within the first fiber optic adapter. The enclosure and the spool are configured to rotate in unison about a common axis when the fiber optic cable is unwound from the spool.

Abstract: System and method provide wireless distributed lighting control systems implementing a secure peer-to-peer, self-organizing and self-healing mesh network of actuators and system inputs. The system and method can be designed specifically for indoor and outdoor lighting where actuators include in-fixture, on-fixture and circuit control modules with ON/OFF and full range dimming capabilities, and system inputs include occupancy/vacancy sensors, daylight sensors and switches. A unique messaging protocol facilitates wireless and wired communication between actuators and system inputs, and provides web-based commissioning and monitoring of the lighting control system using a wireless access point accessible from a local network or Internet which can provide an intuitive and easy to use Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Abstract: A method (100) and an apparatus (e.g., a network node (210)) for providing enhanced security using service provider authentication. In addition to authenticating an application signature (245) against a root certificate (235) stored on the network node (210), a first carrier identification (250) associated with the application (240) is compared to a second carrier identification (255). If the first and second carrier identifications match, then the application can be assigned to a trusted protection domain and granted permissions which provide privileged access to the network node. For example, the application can be granted permission to be installed and/or executed on the network node. Otherwise the application can be denied privileged access. Accordingly, a carrier's applications will be only installed onto network nodes that are intended recipients of the applications.

Abstract: A lock installation system of template drill and router guides that clamp to the door to prepare doors for locking and latching devices of many different brands. The system uses changeable template drill guides clamped to the faces of the door to drill the cross hole and other specialty holes needed. The edge drilling is done with an attachment for the proper size bit or with a ¼ inch pilot hole and hole saw. The attachment also allows the pre-drilling of the screw holes for mounting the latch assembly. After removing the edge drill setup, there is a router template to cut the mortize for the latch for commercial locksets. There is an attachment for residential locks to router cut the mortize cut out for the latch assembly. The embodiment will work on beveled and square edge doors of the two most common back sets. The embodiment will do door edge center, off set drilling and latch assembly mortizing. There is also a means to help align the embodiment on a door that has a pre-existing preparation.

Abstract: A lock installation system of template drill and router guides that clamp to the door to prepare doors for locking and latching devices of many different brands. The system uses changeable template drill guides clamped to the faces of the door to drill the cross hole and other specialty holes needed. The edge drilling is done with an attachment for the proper size bit or with a ¼ inch pilot hole and hole saw. The attachment also allows the pre-drilling of the screw holes for mounting the latch assembly. After removing the edge drill setup, there is a router template to cut the mortise for the latch for commercial locksets. There is an attachment for residential locks to router cut the mortise cut out for the latch assembly. The embodiment will work on beveled and square edge doors of the two most common back sets. The embodiment will do door edge center, off set drilling and latch assembly mortising. There is also a means to help align the embodiment on a door that has a pre-existing preparation.

Abstract: A communication device is disclosed. The device includes a transceiver coupled to a controller, and a display having a user interactive touch-interface. The controller is configured to control a first function of the device upon actuation of a first switch when the display is in a first state and to control a second function of the communication device in upon actuation of a second switch. The first switch is perceptible regardless of the state of the display, and second switch is perceptible when the display is in the first state but not the second state. The controller controls the second function in response to actuating the first switch when the display is in a second state.

Abstract: A mobile communication device (200) has a software architecture (302) that includes a closed operating environment (306). The closed operating environment is inaccessible to the user of the mobile communication device, and it includes software for implementing a reporting function designed to collect certain information from within the mobile communication device, and to transmit it to an entity outside the mobile communication device, such as a server (310).

Abstract: A mobile communication device (104) loads an application bundle (200), which includes a software application (202) and an indication of a time limited license (206). To enforce the time limited license, the mobile communication device, upon attempting to invoke the application code (310), obtains a secure time reading (312). It is contemplated that a secure time server (116) may be used to facilitate license enforcement. Once the secure time reading is obtained, the mobile communication device compares the time with the license period, and executes the code only if the time reading is within the license period.

Abstract: A signed application descriptor file (206) is used instead of X.509 certificates to authenticate a portable application code, such as a JAVA archive (JAR) file. The signed ADF includes an application descriptor file (302), file hash (304) of the JAR file (301), a developer descriptor file (308), signed time stamp (310), and a developer's certificate (312). A network client device (202) includes limited computing resources (212) and a virtual machine environment for executing the portable code (208). Furthermore the client device contains a set of cryptographic, digital keys for authenticating parts of the signed ADF, which are further used to authenticate the JAR file.

Abstract: A mobile communication device (200) has a software architecture (302) that includes a closed operating environment (306). The closed operating environment is inaccessible to the user of the mobile communication device, and it includes software for implementing a reporting function designed to collect certain information from within the mobile communication device, and to transmit it to an entity outside the mobile communication device, such as a server (310).

Abstract: The emboss module of the present invention provides for automatic die and bolster conversion. The emboss module includes a frame, a die changer sub-assembly and a bolster sub-assembly. The die changer sub-assembly includes rotatable die changers for automatically registering dies therein, and the bolster sub-assembly includes counters and panels for receiving the sheet of material and the die. Both the die changer and bolster sub-assemblies are adapted for use with emboss and foil dies and counters. Accordingly, a more efficient and scalable emboss system and method for automatically changing dies and bolsters is described herein.

Abstract: The emboss module of the present invention provides for automatic die and bolster conversion. The emboss module includes a frame, a die changer sub-assembly and a bolster sub-assembly. The die changer sub-assembly includes rotatable die changers for automatically registering dies therein, and the bolster sub-assembly includes counters and panels for receiving the sheet of material and the die. Both the die changer and bolster sub-assemblies are adapted for use with emboss and foil dies and counters. Accordingly, a more efficient and scalable emboss system and method for automatically changing dies and bolsters is described herein.

Abstract: A die changer registration system of the present invention includes a die having a holes and beveled edges and a die changer having trigger levers, trigger clamps, and a die receiving surface including pins extending therefrom. The die is registered on the die changer by fitting the pins into the die holes. Trigger levers are used to register and release the die from the die changer. Further, trigger clamps are used to hold the die within the die changer using the beveled edges. In this manner, the die changer can be used to automatically registers and changes dies without requiring “make-ready” operations.

Abstract: A developer (102) develops a software application (204) which needs to be tested or debugged, or both. To eliminate the need to either intentionally compromise the security environment of the target portable device, or having to request a certificate for each version of the software under development, the developer obtains a development certificate (208). The development certificate includes a device identifier unique to the particular portable device on which the software is to be tested, and some development parameter. The target device uses these two pieces of data to determine if the software is valid, and executable. If either of these pieces of data are not valid, the security mechanism of the target device will disable the software, or otherwise refuse to permit it to execute. The developer signs the software with the development certificate, and then loads the signed software onto the target device, which then authenticates the developer's signature and development certificate.

Abstract: A flexible counter for an embossing system provides resilient support under a sheet which opposes pressure from a contoured die forming an embossment in the sheet. The flexible counter includes a resilient mat and a fixed bolster which supports the mat. The bolster has peripheral walls which extend around sides of the mat so that an upper portion of the mat protrudes above the peripheral walls. In addition, the bolster includes a resilient bumper that bounds an upper portion of the mat. An upper edge of the bumper is about flush with an upper surface of the mat. The walls have a peripheral channel in which the bumper is disposed. The bumper is formed of a resilient material having higher rigidity than the mat, thereby controlling the flow and stretching behavior of the upper surface of the mat as compressed during an embossing operation.

Abstract: A flexible counter for an embossing system provides resilient support under a sheet which opposes pressure from a contoured die forming an embossment in the sheet. The flexible counter includes a resilient mat and a fixed bolster which supports the mat. The bolster has a peripheral wall which extends around sides of the mat so that an upper portion of the mat protrudes above the peripheral wall. In addition, the bolster includes support surfaces bounded by recesses. The support surfaces support a bottom surface of the mat, and the recesses receive bulging portions of the mat when compressed under pressure from the die.

Abstract: A flexible counter for an embossing system provides resilient support under a sheet which opposes pressure from a contoured die forming an embossment in the sheet. The flexible counter includes a resilient mat and a fixed bolster which supports the mat. The bolster has a peripheral wall which extends around sides of the mat so that an upper portion of the mat protrudes above the peripheral wall. In addition, the bolster includes support surfaces bounded by recesses. The support surfaces support a bottom surface of the mat, and the recesses receive bulging portions of the mat when compressed under pressure from the die.

Abstract: A simplified electronic air cleaner cell structure having a pair of spaced plastic side support members which provide the entire support for the ionizer elements and collector elements mounted therebetween. Portions of one of the side members are made of an electrically conductive material, and the high voltage ionizer and collector elements are mounted thereto, with electrical interconnections being made between those conductive portions and a power source.

Abstract: An interconnection is made between a pair of electrostatic air cleaner cells which are placed in side-by-side relationship within a housing, such that when one is removed from the housing, the other is also removed.