Abstract: An end of line seat tester for adjustable seats, comprising an array of optical sensors for sensing and measuring the physical adjustment of seat components such as a headrest, seatback or seat cushion. In a preferred form the optical sensor array is combined in closed-loop fashion with an internal function tester connected through a powered seat control module by tether to monitor the internal function of the power adjustment mechanisms. The external, optical sensing of the seat adjustments can be used to verify the internal testing of the seat adjustment mechanisms, both as to static adjusted positions and real time adjustment motion.

Abstract: In a distributed data processing system having a plurality of terminals or workstations, and providing the ability for users at terminals to access complex graphic images from a mainframe host and manipulate them at their terminals for inclusion into their own works, a method is provided for manipulating elements of an image too complex or detailed to be displayed in their entirety on a terminal. Demarkation may be performed at one portion of the image, and may be completed in another portion of the image in which the first portion is off screen.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for low temperature deposition of epitaxial films using low pressure chemical vapor deposition (CVD) with and without plasma enhancement. More specifically, the process enables CVD of epitaxial silicon at temperatures below 800.degree. C. by use of an in situ argon plasma sputter cleaning treatment of the silicon substrate prior to deposition.