Abstract: An apparatus, method of propagating a signal and method of manufacture for an antenna structure comprising a section which is positioned or formed in relation to a portion of the antenna structure, such that a portion of the electromagnetic (EM) field that is emitted from the antenna structure is partially slowed or phase shifted thereby resulting in an improvement of the horizontal gain of the EM field.

Abstract: An apparatus, method of propagating a signal and method of manufacture for an antenna structure comprising a section which is positioned or formed in relation to a portion of the antenna structure, such that a portion of the electromagnetic (EM) field that is emitted from the antenna structure is partially slowed or phase shifted thereby resulting in an improvement of the horizontal gain of the EM field.

Abstract: An apparatus, method of propagating a signal and method of manufacture for an antenna structure comprising a section which is positioned or formed in relation to a portion of the antenna structure, such that a portion of the electromagnetic (EM) field that is emitted from the antenna structure is partially slowed or phase shifted thereby resulting in an improvement of the horizontal gain of the EM field.

Abstract: A method of providing software metrics attribute feedback involves setting a metrics attribute threshold value for a software component, generating a plurality of undesirable metrics attribute values using the metrics attribute threshold value, compiling the software component using a development tool, measuring a metrics attribute value of the software component, and displaying a metrics feedback icon if the metrics attribute value equals at least one of the plurality of undesirable metrics attribute values.

Abstract: A method of modifying a metrics feedback icon for a software component involves displaying the metrics feedback icon for the software component, generating a user prompt if a user selects the software component, obtaining an approval response to the user prompt, and modifying the metrics feedback icon if a value of the approval response equals a predetermined value.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a method and apparatus for filling pipeline joints. In one illustrative embodiment, a pipeline is provided that is comprised of a layer of mesh material positioned around a gap defined by weight coating material positioned around each of first and second sections of pipe, the layer of mesh material having a plurality of openings formed therein, and a fill material positioned in the gap and extending into the openings in the layer of mesh material. In another illustrative embodiment, a method of filling a joint in a weight coated pipeline is provided. The method comprises positioning a layer of mesh material having a plurality of openings formed therein around the joint, positioning a removable mold around the layer of mesh material, introducing a fill material into the joint through at least one opening in the removable mold, and removing the mold.

Abstract: A method of modifying a metrics feedback icon for a software component involves displaying the metrics feedback icon for the software component, generating a user prompt if a user selects the software component, obtaining an approval response to the user prompt, and modifying the metrics feedback icon if a value of the approval response equals a predetermined value.

Abstract: A method of providing software metrics attribute feedback involves setting a metrics attribute threshold value for a software component, generating a plurality of undesirable metrics attribute values using the metrics attribute threshold value, compiling the software component using a development tool, measuring a metrics attribute value of the software component, and displaying a metrics feedback icon if the metrics attribute value equals at least one of the plurality of undesirable metrics attribute values.

Abstract: A method of monitoring event queue operations includes the step of responding to a set of run-time messages resulting from an operation performed with a graphical user interface. The set of messages is routed to a customized event queue module for processing. The customized event queue module reports operations associated with the set of messages. This information can be used for debugging, tracing, and event recording. The customized event queue module operates without altering the operation of the event queue. Thus, the invention can be used without altering proprietary software defining the operation of the event queue.