Abstract: A remote identification system for the remote identification of an object that includes a wireless transmitter configured to broadcast a static identifier, such as a WiFi SSID. The object also includes a local broadcast module that dynamically alters or re-purposes the identifier so that it is no longer a static identifier but instead includes broadcast data that varies depending on the status of the object, such as its location.

Abstract: An adjustable door keep jig includes a spine extending in a first direction, first and second spaced apart body elements extending from the spine in a second direction, and a first leg extending from the first body element toward the second body element in the first direction. The first leg is adjustable relative to the first body element in both the first and second directions. A second leg extends from the second body element toward the first body element in the first direction and is adjustable relative to the second body element in both the first and second directions. The spine, the first and second body elements, and the first and second legs define an opening that provides a guide for a cutting tool to form the recess in a surface of the door frame when the door keep jig is placed against the door frame.

Abstract: A remote identification system for the remote identification of an object that includes a wireless transmitter configured to broadcast a static identifier, such as a WiFi SSID. The object also includes a local broadcast module that dynamically alters or re-purposes the identifier so that it is no longer a static identifier but instead includes broadcast data that varies depending on the status of the object, such as its location.

Abstract: A remote identification system for the remote identification of an object that includes a wireless transmitter configured to broadcast a static identifier, such as a WiFi SSID. The object also includes a local broadcast module that dynamically alters or re-purposes the identifier so that it is no longer a static identifier but instead includes broadcast data that varies depending on the status of the object, such as its location.

Abstract: A method of launching a game application includes: providing a game application launch object to an operating system, providing data specifying a plurality of modes of operation for the game application in association with the game application launch object, providing a user interface in which at least a subset of the plurality of modes of operation are presented to a user when that user performs a predetermined interaction with the game application launch object, receiving a user selection indicating a selected mode of operation, and launching the game application into a playable game state that is dependent upon the selected mode of operation.

Abstract: An aircraft, such as a drone, includes (i) an authentication module, such as a 3G SIM card, and (ii) a communications module, such as a 3G module. The authentication module (a) stores an identity uniquely associated with or identifying a specific pilot or operator (“pilot ID”) and (b) sends that pilot ID, or data related to the pilot ID, to the communications module. The communications module sends that pilot ID, or related data, to a secure integrated airspace management (SIAM) system that determines whether the pilot or operator is permitted to fly that aircraft and, if it is permitted, then the communications module receives from the SIAM an authorisation signal that permits the aircraft to operate.

Abstract: A remote identification system for the remote identification of an object that includes a wireless transmitter configured to broadcast a static identifier, such as a WiFi SSID. The object also includes a local broadcast module that dynamically alters or re-purposes the identifier so that it is no longer a static identifier but instead includes broadcast data that varies depending on the status of the object, such as its location.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described for generating a cryptographic authentication key. A computing device receives a request to generate a cryptographic key. The device generates a defined sequence of security questions, each question associated with a difficulty value. The device generates the key using the defined sequence of questions, comprising: a) presenting a first question and receiving an answer to the first question, b) generating a hash string corresponding to the received answer, c) determining a next question based upon the hash string, d) presenting the next question and receiving an answer to the next question, e) concatenating the answer to the next question with the hash string, f) applying a hash function to the hash string with the concatenated answer to update the hash string, g) repeating steps c-f until the difficulty values of the questions reaches a threshold, and h) generating the key from the updated hash string.

Abstract: A method of launching a game application includes: providing a game application launch object to an operating system, providing data specifying a plurality of modes of operation for the game application in association with the game application launch object, providing a user interface in which at least a subset of the plurality of modes of operation are presented to a user when that user performs a predetermined interaction with the game application launch object, receiving a user selection indicating a selected mode of operation, and launching the game application into a playable game state that is dependent upon the selected mode of operation.

Abstract: An aircraft, such as a drone, includes (i) an authentication module, such as a 3G SIM card, and (ii) a communications module, such as a 3G module. The authentication module (a) stores an identity uniquely associated with or identifying a specific pilot or operator (“pilot ID”) and (b) sends that pilot ID, or data related to the pilot ID, to the communications module. The communications module sends that pilot ID, or related data, to a secure integrated airspace management (SIAM) system that determines whether the pilot or operator is permitted to fly that aircraft and, if it is permitted, then the communications module receives from the SIAM an authorisation signal that permits the aircraft to operate.

Abstract: A precise and reproducible method of making a cutter element for a cutting tool includes positioning at least a first material layer of powder; a substrate and sintering. Whereby the positioning is performed by a fill to weight system, and comprises depositing the first material at a rate of about 1 mg per second to about 300 mg per second by the automated system.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention discloses a gas cooktop which is relatively easy to clean and which is not visually complex. The gas cooktop surface is provided with a trivet having two operating conditions. In a first condition the trivet is retracted and is substantially flush with the cooktop surface. In a second condition the trivet is extended Lo support a cooking vessel above a gas burner. In another aspect the invention discloses an improved gas burner with a high turn-down ratio. The improved burner includes first and second gas flow passages, a flame front locator, in one of the passages and a burner head. Fuel gas is injected into an end of one of said passages and is ignited to establish a flame at the flame front locator. Secondary combustion air is provided through the other of the passages which on a high setting enables secondary combustion and on a low setting may mix with the hot gases and cool them resulting in a lower temperature at the cooking vessel.

Abstract: Nanoscale or mesoscale structures are fabricated on the surface of a substrate (e.g. silicon) by the aggregation of atomic clusters (e.g. antimony or bismuth) into V-grooves. These structures, preferably in the form of nanowires, are used as etching masks for the subsequent etching of the substrate. In an embodiment the V-grooves are metallised (e.g. with titanium or gold) prior to the deposition of the clusters. In this case the use of the nanostructures (e.g. antimony or bismuth) as an etching mask results in the formation of nanostructures of the underlying metal (e.g. titanium or gold). In this way the dimensions of the nanowires are transferred into the underlying metal film and the method allows fabrication of nanowires from materials (e.g. titanium or gold) that cannot be deposited as clusters.

Abstract: Methods of preparing electrically conducting wire-like structures for use in for example electronic devices, and the devices formed by such methods are described. One example of such a method of preparing said structures relies on the assembly of conducting particles using surface templates to assist in the formation of a wire-like structure. Said structures may be prepared on the nanoscale, but also up to the micronscale.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1): wherein B is optionally substituted C2-4alkenyl or C2-4alkynyl; useful in the inhibition of one or more metalloproteinases and in particular TACE.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming a conducting nanowire between two contacts on a substrate surface wherein a plurality of nanoparticles is deposited on the substrate in the region between the contacts, and the single nanowire running substantially between the two contacts is formed by either by monitoring the conduction between the contacts and ceasing deposition at the onset of conduction, and/or modifying the substrate to achieve, or taking advantage of pre-existing topographical features which will cause the nanoparticles to form the nanowire. The resultant conducting nanowires are also claimed as well as devices incorporating such nanowires.