Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing control signals, comprising a processor coupled to a memory, for generating a signal sequence. The processor encodes the signal sequence into a plurality of symbols using a 5 pulse position modulated (5 PPM) scheme. Advantageously, the last position of each symbol encoded under the 5 PPM scheme is set to a low bit. The symbol sequence represents a signaling protocol having a payload portion and a header portion, wherein the header portion comprises a plurality of fields for defining the payload portion. The payload portion indicates keyboard characters or coordinates for a pointing device.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: wherein Azabicyclo is W is a six-membered heterocyclic ring system having 1–2 nitrogen atoms or a 10-membered bicyclic-six-six-fused-ring system having up to two nitrogen atoms within either or both rings, provided that no nitrogen is at a bridge of the bicyclic-six-six-fused-ring system, and further having 1–2 substitutents independently selected from R3. These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, may be in pure enantiomeric form or racemic mixtures, and are useful in pharmaceuticals to treat diseases or conditions in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: A system of defining, creating and decoding composite virtual channels advantageously supports dynamic channel and event substitution. A method, for use in a decoder for acquiring a program conveyed on more than one broadcast channel, involves generating a program guide display. The program guide display lists programs being broadcast on a plurality of broadcast channels during specified broadcast time segments and also lists a particular program on both a first and a second broadcast channel. The particular program is acquired from the first broadcast channel in response to user selection of either of the first and second broadcast channels. A plurality of prioritized channel maps are used in substituting an alternative program for a first program on a broadcast channel.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: wherein Azabicyclo is These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, racemic mixtures, or pure enantiomers thereof. The compounds of Formula I are useful in pharmaceuticals in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: A portable device having telephone information stored thereon is provided according to one embodiment. The portable device has a memory for storing telephone information specific to a particular geographic region. The telephone information includes telephone numbers, each of which has a name associated with it. The portable device also includes a display for displaying the stored telephone information. A user interface allows a user to select an entry from the stored telephone information. A power source provides power to the portable device. A method and computer program product for transmitting regional telephone information to a portable device are also provided. Accordingly, a connection is initiated between a portable device and a host. The portable device has a memory for storing telephone information specific to a particular geographic region. The telephone information includes telephone numbers, each of which has a name associated with it.

Abstract: An ergonomic footswitch having a substantially planar tiltable treadle positioned on a base enables up and down or pitch movement of the substantially planar footswitch around an axis of rotation located at the substantially horizontal rotational axis of an operator's ankle.

Abstract: Punchings for stator core laminations of a generator stator frame are disposed on a rotary table to form annular arrays of punching, with each layer staggered relative to adjacent layers. A mandrel is disposed at the center of the table and has fingers projecting radially for receiving the slots of the punchings to facilitate location of the punchings on the table and relative to one another. An annular cover is provided and disposed over the uppermost layer of punchings and clamped to the superposed sets of annular layers of punchings. The cover and punchings can then be removed from the table for disposition in the generator stator frame. The fingers on the mandrel are displaced vertically relative to the table as the height of the punchings on the table increases.

Abstract: Creation of the electronic invention is the result of an individual's natural progression to create a digital photo album from archived CDs containing digital photo images. The invention will only read images that are within an inserted CD. It will be approximately the size of a hand-held photo album. This simple electronic device will display only common formatted images that are on a CD (eg, jpg). A scroll feature will display any image on the CD. Displayed images on the product's screen can also be outputted to a television set. Output will be controlled by the invention. Product will also be rechargeable. Patent will explore necessary accessories based on function. Device will be autonomous; it will not be attached to a computer.

Abstract: Flame retardant polyolefin pre-expanded particles made of a resin composition comprising a polyolefin resin and a sterically hindered amine ether flame retardant, which can be molded with good moldability to give in-mold foamed articles which have an excellent flame resistance and do not generate harmful gas at the time of burning.

Abstract: The present invention provides techniques for combining various types of diagnostic images. In one embodiment of the present invention, a composite image is obtained by fusing MPR and MIP images. The MPR is obtained from a CT scan, and the MIP is obtained from a PET scan. The resulting superimposed images help a physician to see the diagnostic information in context. In other embodiments of the present invention, techniques for an MIP-MIP overlay, VR-MIP overlay, and VR-MPR overlay are provided.

Abstract: A nutritionally complete infant formula containing sialic acid derived from one or a number of nutritionally appropriate sources is described.

Abstract: A user interface enables a user to concurrently select a plurality of network objects of a network object database (e.g., a MIB) from a same network device or different network devices and specify a value, only once, to which to set the selected objects. The user can initiate setting of the selected objects on the one or more devices by specifying only once that the objects on such devices be set to the specified value. The user interface, which may include a GUI, may be configured to enable the user to specify a value for a cell of a first table (“editing table”), in response to which a plurality of cells of a second table (“primary table”) are set equal to the specified value. The primary table may represent a view of a network object database, each column of the view representing an object type of the network object database.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting Rotavirus infection by administering effective amount of lactulose is provided. Lactulose can be administered alone, in combination with other nutrient supplements such as vitamins, or as part of a nutritional product such as infant formula.

Abstract: An aircraft drain device (14) for interposition between a potable water line (e.g., the drain line from an ice drawer) and a gray water line leading to a drainmast or other external drain. The drain device (14) includes a housing (30), an inlet (36) adapted for connection to the potable water line, an outlet (38) adapted for connection to the gray water line, and a piston (40). The preferably floatable piston (40) is movable between a normal operation position, whereat potable water can flow to the drainmast, and a back-up operation position, whereat the potable water is protected from contact with the gray water. The drain device (14) can be constructed to prevent spillage (or leakage) during back-up operation.

Abstract: A process for alkylation of olefin-containing gases with low molecular weight branched alkanes to generate alkylate. The process involves the use of solid acid catalysts as alkylation catalysts. In a specific embodiment, the process employs a three-phase catalytic reactor where olefins present in the gas are reacted, preferably to extinction, with a large excess of liquid branched alkane.

Abstract: A user is enabled to edit a table defining a view of a network object database, for example, a MIB. The user can select from among a plurality of network object types and select from among a plurality of columns of the table. At least one column of the table is specified by the user and edited to represent a network object type specified by the user. The view definition can be extracted from the application and transported to another device where it can be edited and/or viewed using a suitable application. Such portable view definition may be defined as part of a document, for example, a document formatted in accordance with a markup language, such as XML. Such document may include information for requesting objects to populate the view, which may be used to construct requests (e.g., SNMP requests) to retrieve objects from one or more network devices.

Abstract: A method for encrypting content, said method comprising encrypting a first plurality of separate blocks of content to obtain a second plurality of blocks of once-encrypted content, exchangin at elast a portion of the content stored in a first set of blocks of the second plurality of blocks of once-encrypted content with at least a portion of the content stored in a second set of blocks of the second plurality of blocks of once-encrypted content to generate a third plurality of blocks of once-encrypted content, and encrypting the third plurality of blocks of encrypted content to generate a fourth plurality of blocks of twice-encrypted content.

Abstract: A massage vest for personal use. The massage vest has portions corresponding to body areas. The portions include a back portion, a front portion and an upper portion wherein the back portion covers the back of a torso, the front portion covers the stomach while the upper portion covers the shoulders. At least one transducer is coupled to the garment for imparting motions to provide massage motion to the torso while the user wears the vest. A controller is in communication with the at least one transducer to energize the at least one transducer.

Abstract: A tubular golf ball-dispensing container holds multiple golf balls for individual distribution. The container includes a biased lid for selectively loading and unloading of golf balls. A spring loaded compression system presses the stack of golf balls into the lid for continuous dispensing of individual balls. Upon removal of a ball from the container, the biased lid closes and the next ball is forced into the dispensing cup in the lid. The container may be attached to other gold equipment including golf bags, golf carts, and pull carts. With the addition of a support structure, the container may stand alone, a usefully configuration for use at a driving range.