Abstract: A device for use in a power transmission system to sense GICs. The device may be a part of a reactance-injecting device on a power line, it may be a standalone device, or it may be a part of another type of device. The device may include a sensor to sense magnetic fields (e.g., a Hall effect sensor). The sensor may be positioned in the air gap of a magnetic core formed concentrically around the power line. The signal from the sensor may be converted to a digital signal and separately processed to determine the magnitude of the AC current and the magnitude of the DC (or quasi-DC) current. If the output signal of another NC current sensor is available, that output signal may be used to adjust/calibrate the determined magnitude of the DC current. The sensor may communicate with other devices in a network to provide GIC information.

Abstract: A device for use in a power transmission system to sense GICs. The device may be a part of a reactance-injecting device on a power line, it may be a standalone device, or it may be a part of another type of device. The device may include a sensor to sense magnetic fields (e.g., a Hall effect sensor). The sensor may be positioned in the air gap of a magnetic core formed concentrically around the power line. The signal from the sensor may be converted to a digital signal and separately processed to determine the magnitude of the AC current and the magnitude of the DC (or quasi-DC) current. If the output signal of another A/C current sensor is available, that output signal may be used to adjust/calibrate the determined magnitude of the DC current. The sensor may communicate with other devices in a network to provide GIC information.

Abstract: A coaster configured to engage another object, specifically a coaster or coaster-like device with means to attach to another object including an object with which is it meant to interact. In a preferred embodiment, the coaster contains a magnetic material capable of engaging with another magnetic component—a soft or hard magnet, an electromagnet or other magnetic material—located on or within another object. An additional magnet can be integrated into or attached to the coaster. The coaster can be imprinted with any number of designs, logos, or custom artwork making them an attractive vehicle for marketing efforts or imprinted with game boards or other graphics integral to user interaction with the host device.

Abstract: A system for deterring the placement of a foreign substance in a user's beverage and for alerting the user to such attempts including a sensor that detects movement or agitation, such as an accelerometer, contained in a substantially flat housing, preferably configured to provide a surface on which a coaster and/or a beverage can rest. Said system includes means for the sensor to transmit data to a processor that is enabled with software capable of communicating with an external device or activating an alarm system associated with the housing.

Abstract: A device for use in a power transmission system to sense GICs. The device may be a part of a reactance-injecting device on a power line, it may be a standalone device, or it may be a part of another type of device. The device may include a sensor to sense magnetic fields (e.g., a Hall effect sensor). The sensor may be positioned in the air gap of a magnetic core formed concentrically around the power line. The signal from the sensor may be converted to a digital signal and separately processed to determine the magnitude of the AC current and the magnitude of the DC (or quasi-DC) current. If the output signal of another A/C current sensor is available, that output signal may be used to adjust/calibrate the determined magnitude of the DC current. The sensor may communicate with other devices in a network to provide GIC information.

Abstract: A device for use in a power transmission system to sense GICs. The device may be a part of a reactance-injecting device on a power line, it may be a standalone device, or it may be a part of another type of device. The device may include a sensor to sense magnetic fields (e.g., a Hall effect sensor). The sensor may be positioned in the air gap of a magnetic core formed concentrically around the power line. The signal from the sensor may be converted to a digital signal and separately processed to determine the magnitude of the AC current and the magnitude of the DC (or quasi-DC) current. If the output signal of another A/C current sensor is available, that output signal may be used to adjust/calibrate the determined magnitude of the DC current. The sensor may communicate with other devices in a network to provide GIC information.

Abstract: A device for use in a power transmission system to sense GICs. The device may be a part of a reactance-injecting device on a power line, it may be a standalone device, or it may be a part of another type of device. The device may include a sensor to sense magnetic fields (e.g., a Hall effect sensor). The sensor may be positioned in the air gap of a magnetic core formed concentrically around the power line. The signal from the sensor may be converted to a digital signal and separately processed to determine the magnitude of the AC current and the magnitude of the DC (or quasi-DC) current. If the output signal of another A/C current sensor is available, that output signal may be used to adjust/calibrate the determined magnitude of the DC current. The sensor may communicate with other devices in a network to provide GIC information.

Abstract: A message is transmitted on a subcarrier of a main carrier frequency of a radio station. The message is displayed simultaneously with the audible reproduction of the radio program. The message is capable of being displayed dynamically by having different portions thereof sequencing through the display device until the entire message is concluded and/or using a variety of possible display attributes, such as scrolling and flashing. One feature involves scanning the radio band for a station that carries the message. Scanning of a plurality of subcarriers at each station is also performed. One embodiment transmits the message during the "dead time" of other programming normally transmitted on the same subcarrier. The alphanumeric characters of the message are preferably converted prior to transmission into a signal with an average value of zero. The converted characters are decoded at the receiver.

Abstract: A system protocol for the composite shift key communication of binary signals in which a transmitting transceiver transmits a first summed signal having a first qualifying signal at a qualifying signal frequency Wqt as one of the summed signal components only when a binary signal is desired to be transmitted. The transmitting transceiver ceases transmission of the first qualifying signal Wqt as a transmitted signal or as a component of a composite summed signal when neither a binary zero nor a binary one is desired to be transmitted. The receiving transceiver signals to the transmitting transceiver when the binary signal transmission is being successfully received by transmitting thereto a second qualifying signal Wqr. The receiving transceiver drops the transmission of the second qualifying signal Wqr when the binary signal transmission is not being successfully received, or is being received with perceived errors therein.

Abstract: An adapter is disclosed which is applicable for use in conjunction with a video game controller system. The disclosed adapter increases the manual inputs that can be communicated from one of the manual controller units to the video game controller system. The adapter comprises a shell opened at one end and adapted to fit over and envelop the joystick member such that the joystick member can be moved by manually moving the shell. A switch is mounted in the shell, and a conductor is provided for coupling the contacts of the switch to elements of an auxiliary connector. The auxiliary connector is adapted for coupling to an input port of the video game controller system. The auxiliary connector includes an auxiliary input port for receiving the connector of the respective manual controller unit.