Abstract: An incremental search engine method, performed on a server computer system connected to a network, is disclosed. The method allows to provide incremental search results to a large number of users in a timely and efficient fashion, facilitating the discovery of new information on the Internet or in corporate intranets. Users submit queries, which are stored on the server computer system. Once a query has been submitted, it is automatically checked against any new or modified documents retrieved from the network by a difference crawler, and new matches are presented to the submitter of the query. In the case of modified documents, only the novel portion of the document is considered for determining the new matches.

Abstract: A laser source is provided by the present invention, comprising a laser diode and has an active region with asymmetric distributed Bragg reflectors (DBRs) at either end to reflect light within the cavity, and an outcoupling grating in the center of the device, which couples light out of the cavity. One DBR is long and shallow, with a narrow-band reflective spectrum. The other DBR is short and deep, with a wide-band reflective spectrum. The lasing wavelength is determined by the reflective spectrum overlap of the two DBRs. Since the shallow DBR is highly reflective to only one Fabry Perot wavelength, and the deep DBR is highly reflective to a wide band of Fabry-Perot wavelengths, it is the reflective spectrum of the shallow DBR that determines the lasing wavelength.

Abstract: A notification method and system is disclosed which can be implemented in the context of an online marketplace, to the advantage of both the users of the online marketplace and the operator of the online marketplace. This invention enables users to submit requests for receiving priority notifications when an item matching a query becomes available, in exchange for a notification fee payable only if the item is purchased within a predetermined time period after the notification is sent. In a preferred embodiment, the notification fee is variable and determined by the user, in effect creating a novel auction marketplace where users bid for the timely dispatching of notifications.

Abstract: A method of determining if one web site has the same information as another web site includes receiving a signal to select a form configured to find data in a file containing information displayed on a web site and accessed via a network, applying the selected form to the file and selectively identifying item information available in the file, copying identified item information to a first data file, the identified item information being related to a specific product or service, and comparing the first data file and a second data file to determine if the specific product or service of the first data file is related to the specific product or service of the second data file.

Abstract: A system and method for recovering from write errors during writing of a moving storage medium suspend write current while allowing the storage medium to continue moving. The system and method continue to format data for writing while the write current is suspended and resequence the data for subsequent storage. Information is recorded to distinguish previously written data from current data with error correction pointers adjusted accordingly. Write errors may be detected in a track following streaming tape system based on data errors from a read back check or based on positioning errors of a read/write head servo system, for example. By allowing the storage medium to continue moving through the error event, the system and method improve speed, capacity utilization, and throughput of the storage and retrieval process.

Abstract: A method of providing voice access to Internet-based information and services includes receiving a signal indicating a communication connection request in which the communication connection request is initiated by a user of a communication apparatus, establishing a communication connection with the communication apparatus of the user, receiving voice information from the user, and communicating voice information responsive to the voice information received from the user. The responsive voice information includes Internet-based information.

Abstract: Disclosed are 4- and 5-alkynyloxindoles as well as 4- and 5-alkenyloxindoles that inhibit or modulate protein kinases, in particular JNK protein kinases. The compounds of the invention and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and prodrugs of said compounds, are useful as anti-inflammatory agents, particularly useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the foregoing compounds, methods for the treatment and/or control of inflammation, particularly in the treatment or control of rheumatoid arthritis using these compounds, as well as intermediates useful in the preparation of compounds of the invention.

Abstract: A directional antenna assembly includes a dielectric structure having a surface. An array of wire antenna elements is positioned within or on the surface of the dielectric structure. At least one of the wire antenna elements is active, and the remainder of the wire antenna elements are passive.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 4,5-azolo-oxindoles having the formula These compounds inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), in particular CDK2. Thus, these compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and *prodrugs of said compounds, are anti-proliferative agents useful in the treatment or control of cell proliferative disorders, in particular cancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, particularly in the treatment or control of solid tumors using these compounds, as well as intermediates useful in the preparation of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: A method for writing a servo pattern onto a length of magnetic tape includes writing a first frequency signal onto a first portion along the length of the tape, and writing a second frequency signal by simultaneously writing a plurality of spaced apart predetermined shapes. The predetermined spaced apart shapes are achieved by writing the second frequency using a writer having a split top pole. Passing the tape over the spaced apart top pole elements allows the writer to simultaneously write the plurality of spaced apart shapes. The tape can then be passed over a read module.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 4,5-azolo-oxindoles having the formula ##STR1## These compounds inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), in particular CDK2. Thus, these compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and prodrugs of said compounds, are anti-proliferative agents useful in the treatment or control of cell proliferative disorders, in particular cancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, particularly in the treatment or control of solid tumors using these compounds, as well as intermediates useful in the preparation of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 4-alkenyl- and 4-alkynyl oxindoles having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, a, b, and X are as defined herein. These compounds inhibit cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), in particular CDK2. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and prodrugs of said compounds, are anti-proliferative agents useful in the treatment or control of cell proliferative disorders, in particular cancer, more particularly, the treatment or control of breast and colon tumors. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula I and II as well as intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds of formula I and II.

Abstract: A servo stripe pattern for determining the longitudinal position of the tape with respect to the tape head. A data field on each frame of the servo pattern includes a digital one or a zero. An adjacent series of data fields are arranged in a predetermined sequence defining synchronization and position count fields. The position count field allows the tape controller to accurately determine where, along the length of the tape, the tape head is currently positioned.

Abstract: A magnetic tape servo pattern with different frequency signals to define the frame boundary. A significantly different frequency field is used to signal the transition from one frame to the next.

Abstract: A magnetic tape servo pattern including track identification. Information from a track identification area intersecting one or more tracks on each frame in combination with information identifying the track as odd or even, is used to uniquely identify the track.

Abstract: A method for detecting a frame edge in a servo stripe on a length of magnetic tape. The method includes converting an analog signal to a digital signal and detecting a change in digital signal frequency at a frame edge. A detection signal is generated in response to the detected frequency change.

Abstract: A thin film magnetic tape head including a split top pole. The split top pole configuration allows multiple patterns to be written simultaneously onto a servo band.

Abstract: A method for identifyng a servo track. Information from the servo track about the odd or even number of the track is combined with information about the presence or absence of a track identification area to identify the track number.

Abstract: A method for determining the longitudinal position of a length of magnetic tape with respect to the tape head. A data field on each frame of the servo stripe includes a digital one or a zero. An adjacent series of data fields are arranged in a predetermined sequence defining synchronization and position count fields. Identifying the position count field allows the tape controller to accurately determine where, along the length of the tape, the tape head is currently positioned.

Abstract: A magnetic tape servo pattern including track identification. Information from a track identification area intersecting one or more tracks on each frame in combination with information identifying the track as odd or even, is used to uniquely identify the track.