Abstract: A security method comprises inputting into a database on a computer system (2) data as to a forecast of transfer relative to the database, and inputting into the database data as to actual transfers relative to the database, the computer system taking appropriate action in the event that the transfers are not in accordance with the forecast. Apparatus for performing the security method comprises a computer system (2) comprising a database and being arranged to receive data as to the forecast of transfer relative to the database and as to the actual transfers relative to the database and to take the appropriate action in the event that the actual transfers are not in accordance with the forecast. The security method also comprises up-dating specific fields of transfer, personal security alerts, pre-authorisations of transfers and personal identification.

Abstract: A commutator bar (10) includes a body and first and second anchors disposed in spaced relation with each anchor and coupled to a proximal end of the body. A free end of the first anchor (13) extends in a direction towards the proximal end H of the body, and a free end of the second anchor (12) extends in a direction towards a distal end (0) of the body. Third and fourth anchors (17) and (18), are disposed in spaced relation and each have one end coupled to a distal end of the body and a free end extending in a direction towards the proximal end of the body. Fifth and sixth anchors (15) and (16) each have one end coupled to the body at a location between the proximal and distal ends. A free end of the fifth anchor extends toward one side of the body and a free end of the sixth anchor extends toward the other side of body.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for automated synthesis containing a shaker deck with a plurality of reaction blocks containing a plurality of reaction wells, an arm containing an array of extending units capable of actuating physical steps along a plurality of axes of each reaction block, each reaction block being situated on a turntable, each turntable being further capable of rotating the reaction block along a central axis. Also disclosed are methods of preparing a peptide, oligonucleotide an small molecules using the apparatus.

Abstract: An air diffusing vacuum transport belt including a first perforated layer and a second non-perforated layer is provided for transporting image carrying substrates without vacuum belt induced image defects. The first perforated layer includes a top surface and a bottom surface, solid areas, and perforated hole areas interspersing the solid areas for directing pressurized airflow from the top surface through to the bottom surface. The air diffusing vacuum transport belt also includes a second non-perforated layer formed over the top surface of the first perforated layer and covering the solid areas and the perforated hole areas. The second non-perforated layer has an inner surface positioned over the top surface of the first perforated layer, and an outer surface for uniformly supporting substrates.

Abstract: A reprographic marking device has two rolls, e.g., a pressure roll and a fuser roll, forming a nip. A drive motor moves the rolls in a continuous back and forth lateral motion to change the position of the rolls relative to a paper sheet passing through the nip portion.

Abstract: A method of centralized automated underwriting of an insurance policy, and a centralized automated underwriter, are disclosed. The method may include intaking the plurality of applicant information, applying, in parallel, and to a normalized plurality of applicant information, at least two primary executable rules, generating a report log of results of the rules applying, wherein the report log includes at least one flag of at least one of the plurality of applicant information, and referring, in accordance with the at least one flag, of at least one of the flagged at least one of the plurality of applicant information, to at least one hierarchical underwriter.

Abstract: A common programming interface for multiple types of document processing systems. An object interface is defined that includes properties, methods, and events that are applicable to multiple types of document processing systems. For a particular document processing system of a particular type, an instance of the object interface is established, and an application program controls overall operations of the document processing system by setting values of properties in the object interface, invoking methods in the object interface, and responding to events reported via the object interface. System specific track drivers handle system specific interface requirements and interact with an application program via an instance of the object interface. The single application programming interface promotes ease of development for application programs and some reuse of code.

Abstract: A plate attached to the bottom surface of a skateboard deck to provide a consistent sliding surface when using the bottom surface of the deck to perform to perform tricks or acrobatic maneuvers. The plate mounts between the trucks of the skateboard and the deck and using the truck mounts and is designed to cover the bottom surface of the deck between the two trucks. The plate is cut to fit the prescribed area and is cut from hard plastic materials.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an optical node, e.g., a so-called add/drop site, that receives an optical carrier signal formed from a plurality of component optical signals of respective wavelengths and a plurality of different identification signals which identify respective ones of the wavelengths. As is typically the case, the node includes a demultiplexer that demultiplexes the optical carrier signal and outputs the demultiplexed component optical signals to respective optical paths. Disadvantageously, each of the demultiplexed optical component signals includes all of the identification signals as a result of such demultiplexing. However, we dispose an optical translator unit in at least one of the optical paths to remove all of the identification signals from the one component optical signals and also reset the power level of that signal.

Abstract: A probing apparatus for probing a large pin count integrated circuit mounted on a circuit board is disclosed. The probing apparatus uses a mounting block and an interconnecting probe body to provide proper alignment of the probing apparatus to pins or pads of the integrated circuit. Since the probing apparatus can be connected while the integrated circuit to be tested is powered up and operational, the probing apparatus facilitates testing of the integrated circuit in real-time. A method for probing a large pin count integrated circuit is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for equalizing grants of a primary bus to a plurality of primary devices and secondary devices is provided. The apparatus comprises a primary bus bridge to arbitrate grants of the primary bus among a plurality of primary devices attached to the primary bus and a secondary bus bridge to arbitrate grants of the primary bus among a plurality of secondary devices attached to a secondary bus. A logic device is also provided to equalize grants of the primary bus to the primary and the secondary devices.

Abstract: A circuit board material is disclosed which includes a support layer, at least one electrical resistance layer having a preselected resistivity adhered to the support layer, a barrier layer adhered to the electrical resistance layer, and a conductive layer adhered to the barrier layer. The barrier layer is capable of protecting the resistance layer from attack by alkaline ammoniacal copper etchants. A method of producing the circuit board material is also disclosed.