Abstract: Means of disseminating simultaneously into an atmosphere a volatile antifungal fragrance and a non-antifungal fragrance, the two fragrances being disseminated from two different sources such that the non-antifungal fragrance is more olfactively perceptible than the antifungal fragrance. Typically the non-antifungal fragrance is present in the packaging of the antifungal fragrance.

Abstract: A substrate care product, such as a fabric conditioner, that provides to the substrate a primary benefit (such as fabric conditioning) and at least one secondary benefit thereto (such as fragrance), the secondary benefit being provided by at least one encapsulated volatile substance that is encapsulated in a capsule having a hydrogel shell and an oily core, the volatile substance having been loaded to blank capsules in the presence of water. The product is storage-stable, and the secondary benefit especially long-lasting.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.

Abstract: A method for optimizing the performance of an algorithm for detecting predetermined content in a media information stream, and a program and apparatus that operate in accordance with the method. The algorithm is a function of a set of parameters. The method comprises the steps of performing the algorithm at least once to detect the predetermined content in the media information stream, while employing a respective set of parameters in the algorithm for each performance thereof, and automatically evolving at least one respective set of parameters employed in the algorithm to maximize the degree of accuracy at which the algorithm detects the predetermined content in the media information stream.

Abstract: A composition is provided for MOC that contains compounds with the structure wherein R1 is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an alkoxy, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; R2 is an alkyl having greater than 6 carbons, a substituted aryl, or unsubstituted aryl. Preferably these compounds have a low odor intensity. These compounds may be used with other MOC ingredients that act synergistically or additively with them.

Abstract: A method of simultaneously preventing the growth of fungi on substrates, particularly those exposed to an atmosphere, and imparting thereto a desired odour, by applying thereto a fragrance whose fragrant properties are derived mainly from the presence in the fragrance of at least two fragrance components selected from the group consisting of certain selected cyclic aldehydes, cyclic alcohols, branched or unbranched linear aldehydes, branched or unbranched linear alcohols, phenols and lactones. The method is particularly effective in supplying the necessary fragrance and antifungal properties in the vapour phase, thus avoiding any potentially harmful or damaging contact with liquid preparations.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted to both purify an air flow passing through it and disseminate a volatile liquid therein, comprising a source of volatile liquid, a disseminating element for the liquid and a catalyst adapted to remove pollutants at relatively low temperatures, the aforementioned elements being arranged such that the air flow encounters first the catalyst and then the disseminating element. The apparatus is useful, for example, for purifying air and adding fragrance thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus for the dissemination of volatile liquid into an atmosphere comprises a reservoir containing the liquid, and a porous evaporative member that extends from the liquid into the atmosphere, the reservoir being directly open to the atmosphere only by a pressure equalisation vent, which vent is equipped with closing means that obstructs the vent to an increasing degree with increasing atmosphere temperature, optionally closing it completely. The apparatus thus reduces considerably the excessive loss of fragrance encountered in atmospheres that can get very hot, for example, automobile interiors.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted to disseminate volatile liquid into an atmosphere from a reservoir, the transfer to atmosphere being achieved by means of a porous transfer member that transfers liquid from the reservoir to an evaporation surface. The evaporation surface is a capillary sheet substantially transversely from the transfer member, and being further characterized in that the material of the sheet is a plastics material having a Shore D hardness of from around 50 to 80 and a thickness of from 0.75-1.25 mm. These sheets make especially good liquid transfer contact with the transfer member.

Abstract: A composition is provided for MOC that contains compounds with the structure: wherein R1 is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an alkoxy, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; R2 is an alkyl having greater than 6 carbons, a substituted aryl, or unsubstituted aryl. Preferably these compounds have a low odor intensity. These compounds may be used with other MOC ingredients that act synergistically or additively with them.

Abstract: A method for selecting a chapter boundary for a digital video recording is provided that includes examining cut-rates for the recording. A determination is made regarding whether a default chapter length has passed. A determination is made regarding whether the cut-rate for the recording at the default chapter length is low. The chapter boundary is selected at the default chapter length when the cut-rate for the recording at the default chapter length is low.

Abstract: A composition is provided for MOC that contains compounds with the structure wherein R1 is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an alkoxy, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; R2 is an alkyl having greater than 6 carbons, a substituted aryl, or unsubstituted aryl. Preferably these compounds have a low odor intensity. These compounds may be used with other MOC ingredients that act synergistically or additively with them.

Abstract: An apparatus for disseminating volatile liquid such as fragrance or insecticide into an atmosphere from a reservoir, the transfer to atmosphere being at least partially achieved by means of a transfer member having external capillary channels. The volatile liquid is one in which at least 30% by weight of the materials therein have a molecular weight of 175 maximum, and which has a surface tension of less than 40 dynes/cm. The transfer member is of plastics material having a surface energy of less than 45 dyne/cm. The combination allows for particularly efficient dissemination.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a hot plug bus slot on a bus has an input for receiving a set of float signals (i.e., the set may have one or more float signals), and a driver having an output electrically couplable with the bus. The apparatus also has float logic operatively coupled with the input. The float logic is responsive to the set of float signals to cause the output to float at a high impedance in response to receipt of the set of float signals.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for detecting commercials or other particular types of video content in a video signal. In an illustrative embodiment, color histograms are extracted from frames of the video signal. For each of at least a subset of the extracted color histograms, the extracted color histogram is compared to a family histogram. If the extracted color histogram falls within a specified range of the family histogram, the family histogram is updated to include the extracted color histogram as a new member. If the extracted color histogram does not fall within the specified range of the family histogram, the family histogram is considered complete and the extracted color histogram is utilized to generate a new family histogram for use in processing subsequent extracted color histograms. The resulting family histograms are utilized to detect commercials or other particular type of video content in the video signal.

Abstract: A nut insert which is installed within an aperture in a workpiece, the nut insert of the type in which a portion of the insert plastically deforms on the one side of the workpiece upon application of a linear force provided by a tool, thereby preventing withdrawal of the insert from the aperture. The nut insert comprises a sleeve member and an integral flange, where the flange has a larger diameter than the aperture, and the flange further comprises a contact surface for abutting the workpiece. The insert comprises fusible contact members which are adapted to fuse to the workpiece upon activation of the installation system, which includes current generation means.

Abstract: A device adapted to provide volatile liquid material to an atmosphere comprising a reservoir (1) containing volatile liquid material, a rod-like transfer member (3, 4) extending therefrom and adapted to transfer liquid from the reservoir, and at least one diffusion surface (7) adapted to receive the liquid from the transfer member and facilitate its evaporation into the atmosphere, the diffusion surface extending essentially laterally from the transfer member and comprising at least one non-integral, non-porous sheet bearing a surface capillarity (9), which sheet has an extent and a capillarity sufficient to allow an appropriate evaporation. The device is cheap and easy to construct, versatile and diffuses odour without major changes of the odour over time.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and systems for bookmarking an area of interest of stored video content is provided. As a viewer is watching a video and finds an area of interest, they can bookmark the particular segment of the video and then return to that segment with relative simplicity. This can be accomplished by pressing a button, clicking with a mouse or otherwise sending a signal to a device for marking a particular location of the video that is of interest. Frame identifiers can also be used to select a desired video from an index and to then retrieve the video from a medium containing multiple videos.

Abstract: A video indexing system analyzes contents of source video and develops a visual table of contents using selected images. A system for detecting significant scenes detects video cuts from one scene to another, and static scenes based on DCT coefficients and macroblocks. A keyframe filtering process filters out less desired frames including, for example, unicolor frames, or those frames having a same object as a primary focus or one primary focuses. Commercials may also be detected and frames of commercials eliminated. The significant scenes and static scenes are detected based on a threshold which is set based on the category of the video.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a volatile liquid as a vapor to an ambient environment, i.e., a room or vehicle interior, which device comprises a reservoir of the volatile liquid, and a porous element which permits the passage of vapor therethrough but does not permit the passage of the volatile liquid therethrough, characterized in that the device greatly decreases the likelihood of undesired spillage of the volatile liquid from the device when the device held in any orientation.