Abstract: A deterrent device is disclosed. At the deterrent device, a first wireless communications link is established with a mobile computing device. The deterrent device is not the mobile computing device and the mobile computing device is not included in the deterrent device. At the deterrent device, a user indication to initiate a deterrent is received. An image capture device component of the deterrent device is activated to capture at least one image in response to the user indication to initiate the deterrent. At least the image is transferred, via the first wireless communications link, from the deterrent device to the mobile computing device. The mobile computing device establishes a connection via a second communication link to at least an emergency contact and at least transmits the image and user information to the emergency contact via the second communication link. In response to the user indication to initiate the deterrent, a releasing of the deterrent from the deterrent device is initiated.

Abstract: A solid phase method for synthesizing a peptide containing three or more amino acid residues utilizing both Boc and Fmoc protected amino acids and a chloromethylated polystyrene resin.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to electrochemical cells which comprise (a) an anode; (b) a cathode; (c) a solid porous separator, such as a polyolefin, xerogel, or inorganic oxide separator; and (d) a nonaqueous electrolyte, wherein the separator comprises a porous membrane having a microporous coating comprising polymer particles which have not coalesced to form a continuous film. This microporous coating on the separator acts as a safety shutdown layer that rapidly increases the internal resistivity and shuts the cell down upon heating to an elevated temperature, such as 110° C. Also provided are methods for increasing the safety of an electrochemical cell by utilizing such separators with a safety shutdown layer.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing; a plurality of cameras in the housing, each of the cameras being configured to capture image data of a portion of a scene external to the housing; an attitude detector for detecting an orientation of the housing; and a transmitter disposed within the housing, the transmitter being configured to transmit the image data and an orientation signal to a station disposed remotely from the scene. A method of using the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: Control means 700 for use with a mobile telecommunications network including a core and a radio access network having radio means for wireless communication with mobile terminals registered with the network, wherein the radio access network includes the control means, the control means being operable to control the use of network resources by said mobile terminals; and wherein the control means is operable to host at least one application and includes verifying means for verifying the application before allowing installation of the application.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus comprise establishing a communications link with a mobile computing device. A user's intent to initiate a deterrent on an individual is recognized. An image capture device to capture at least one image in response to the user's intent to initiate a deterrent is activated. At least the image is transferred, via the communications link, to the mobile computing device in which the mobile computing device establishes a connection to at least an emergency unit and at least transmits the image and information regarding the user to the emergency unit. A releasing of the deterrent in response to the user's intent to initiate a deterrent is recognized. Broadcasting an audible alert in response to the user's intent to initiate a deterrent.

Abstract: Provided are separators for use in an electrochemical cell comprising (a) an inorganic oxide and (b) an organic polymer, wherein the inorganic oxide comprises organic substituents. Also provided are electrochemical cells comprising such separators.

Abstract: A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin.

Abstract: A portable imaging system for imaging a region of interest (ROI) includes a housing (12), a radiation detector(16)mounted to the housing (12), the detector generating radiation data indicating a location of gamma photon strikes on the detector, a motion sensor (20) which senses motion of the detector and outputs motion data indicative of the location and orientation of the detector at the time of each gamma photon strike, and at least one processor (22, 26) programmed to receive the radiation data from the radiation detectors (16) and the motion data from the motion sensor (20) and reconstruct a 3D volume image of the ROI from the received radiation and motion data.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (10) incorporates computing hardware (20) coupled to a data memory (30), to a wireless communication interface (50) for communicating data from and to the wireless communication device (10), to a graphical user interface (40) for receiving user input, and to an optical imaging sensor (60) for receiving captured image data therefrom. The computing hardware (10) executes software applications (200) for enabling the optical imaging sensor (60) to capture images, and for storing corresponding image data in the data memory (30) and/or for communicating the corresponding image data from the wireless communication device (10) via its wireless communication interface (50). The wireless communication device (10) has an elongate external enclosure having a longest dimension (L) defining a direction of a corresponding elongate axis (110) for the wireless communication device (10).

Abstract: A carpet cleaning system having a single, hand-held wand and mounted on it, a pre-spray canister, a venturi tee fluidly connected thereto, and valves for directing pressurized hot water into first and/or second flow streams. Downstream of a flow-splitting tee, a single valve regulates the first flow stream; and a pair of valves, sandwiching the venturi tee, regulate the second flow stream. This pair also controls cleaning solution discharging from the pre-spray canister via the venturi tee. Positioned at the operator's fingertips are the single valve's handle and a bar for moving the paired valves' handles simultaneously, thus allowing one to momentarily turn on or off either flow stream or adjust a mix thereof. Importantly, without interrupting any steam cleaning then in progress, one can immediately reapply the cleaning solution to a stain and, as a consequence, substantially upgrade the quality of the finished carpet cleaning job.

Abstract: A grapple carriage for logging having at least two articulated arms, each arm comprising a vertical movement actuator to control vertical movement of the arm, and a horizontal movement actuator to control horizontal movement of the arm.

Abstract: Provided are separators for use in an electrochemical cell comprising (a) an inorganic oxide and (b) an organic polymer, wherein the inorganic oxide comprises organic substituents. Preferably, the inorganic oxide comprises an hydrated aluminum oxide of the formula Al2O3.xH2O, wherein x is less than 1.0, and wherein the hydrated aluminum oxide comprises organic substituents, preferably comprising a reaction product of a multifunctional monomer and/or organic carbonate with an aluminum oxide, such as pseudo-boehmite and an aluminum oxide. Also provided are electrochemical cells comprising such separators.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing recommended Transmission Service Reservation (TSR) actions whereby a Criteria Monitoring Process and Tag Identification and Action Process uses CCO Criteria, Capacity, Curtailment Interval, Model Elements Monitor, Tag Transactions, and Capacity Computation results to produce Recommended TSR Actions and Recommended Tag Actions based upon existing Conditional Curtailment Options on TSRs. Additional systems and methods disclosed further include the previous systems and methods with the additional ability to take action of the Recommended TSR Actions and Recommended Tag Actions.

Abstract: Techniques for forming enhanced electrical connections are provided. In one aspect, a method of forming an electrical connecting device includes the steps of: depositing an elastomeric material on an electrically insulating carrier; and metallizing the elastomeric material so as to form an electrically conductive layer running continuously through a plane of the carrier and along a surface of the elastomeric material.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a property of an earth formation penetrated by a borehole includes: a borehole carrier; a first switchable-magnet; a first energy storage device coupled to the first switchable magnet; a second switchable-magnet; a second energy storage device coupled to the second switchable-magnet; at least one voltage source having a first polarity and a second polarity opposite of the first polarity; and an electrical circuit configured to charge the first energy storage device and the second energy storage device at the same time and to sequentially discharge the first energy storage device and the second energy storage device, the electrical circuit being further configured to charge the first and second energy storage devices to the first polarity and then charge the first and second energy storage devices to the second polarity after the first and second energy storage devices are discharged.

Abstract: Unused storage space within a data storage is utilized to store data while effectively making it appear to the operating system, other programs, and the user that the space is still available or unused. The space used to store the hidden data remains available for use by the operating system, other programs and uses upon a request. File system requests are monitored such that the hidden storage area remains hidden from unauthorized processes as well as to restrict operations within the hidden storage area that are attempted by unauthorized processes.

Abstract: A method of operating a data network may include establishing a data path through the data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment providing a data service. Moreover, the data service may be provided for use at the routing gateway over the data path during a data session. A request may be received from the service provider equipment where the request defines a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment providing the data service. The data flow characteristic may then be transmitted to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment. A request from service provider equipment can include an allowed bandwidth or prioritization. Related methods, data networks, data service providers, routing gateways, and computer program products are also discussed.

Abstract: A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin.

Abstract: A low emissivity and EMI shielding transparent composite film typically for use in association with window glazing and comprising a transparent film substrate having on one side thereof an underlayer of abrasion resistant hardcoat material with at least one infrared reflective layer covering the underlayer, typically a metallic layer which may be encased in metal oxide layers, which is then covered with a thin external protective top coat of a cured fluorinated resin.