Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a method, apparatus and computer readable memory for presenting an interactive virtual rendition of a historical person. The method includes compiling a pre-fetch database about the historical person comprising one or more writings, audio and video records of or about the historical person and presenting a multimedia virtual rendering of the historical person, the rendering comprising at least audio content and at least one of personal mannerisms and personality traits derived from the pre-fetch database as attributed to the historical person. In this embodiment the method also comprises in response to real-time inputs from interaction with the virtual rendering of the historical person, using at least the pre-fetch database to compile a reply to the real time inputs, the compiled reply comprising at least one of audio content and personal mannerisms that are selected and virtually rendered in dependence on the real-time inputs.

Abstract: A removable cap assembly for a screw-top container includes a first portion, a second portion and a lower sealing member. The first portion is adapted to removably interface with a screw-top container. The second portion is adapted to removably interface with the first portion, and the second portion defines lateral sidewalls and a top surface. The lower sealing member is affixed to one of the first and second portions, and defines with the lateral sidewalls and the top surface an internal compartment. The other of the first and second portions, different from the one of the first and second portions to which the lower sealing member is affixed, comprises a cutting element arranged to breach the sealing member when the second portion is interfaced towards the first portion beyond a threshold point.

Abstract: A removable cap assembly 100, 200, 300 includes a first portion 102, 302 defining a central axis 101 and configured to removably interface with a container opposite a mating surface 110 of the first portion; a second portion 122, 322, adjacent to the mating surface, and comprising lateral sidewalls 124 and a top surface 128; and a lower sealing member 142, 252 opposite the top surface that, with the lateral sidewalls 124 and the top surface, define a compartment 150 within the second portion. The removable cap assembly is arranged such that at least one component of the second portion is movable linearly with respect to the central axis so as to breach the internal compartment.

Abstract: The absorbent article provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which gives a perception of depth within the absorbent article. This creation of depth perception is accomplished by the use of at least two tones within a color and/or by the use of multiple tones and multiple colors operating together to create a perception of depth within the absorbent article. At least one tone contains a graphic.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a power supply to generate a supply current; at least one optoisolator coupled to the power supply and responsive to the supply current to generate a charging current; a capacitor, coupled to the at least one optoisolator, to build up a charge in response to the charging current; and an actuating switch, coupled to the capacitor, to release the charge from the capacitor to generate a relay actuating current.

Abstract: The absorbent article provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which gives a perception of depth within the absorbent article. This creation of depth perception is accomplished by the use of at least two tones within a color and/or by the use of multiple tones and multiple colors operating together to create a perception of depth within the absorbent article. At least one tone contains a graphic.

Abstract: A multi-stack power supply clamp circuit for providing electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection to enhance performance of advanced submicron processes is provided. The clamp circuit includes a bias voltage generator with low leakage and high current drive capabilities, and means to lighten current load on the voltage generator through reduced gate leakage. The bias voltage generator includes a differential amplifier. The multi-stack clamp circuit provides voltage-tolerant ESD protection with optimized leakage, reduced sensitivity to operating conditions, and tolerance of increased gate current in new process technologies.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method and apparatus for simulating electrostatic discharge events in manufacturing and calibrating monitoring equipment are presented. In this regard, a device is introduced to simulate an ESD event by discharging a stored charge and measuring in situ the quantity of charge discharged. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems, as well as methods and articles, may operate to transmit an initial pulse to a directional coupler, where the initial pulse has an initial amplitude and a timed overshoot of a selected duration. Further activities may include stepping down the initial amplitude to an amplitude approximately equal to the initial amplitude times a mode reflection coefficient squared. A tuning stub may be coupled to a charge line to transmit the initial pulse, and decoupled from the charge line to refrain from receiving an echo pulse associated with the initial pulse.

Abstract: A multi-stack power supply clamp circuit for providing electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection to enhance performance of advanced submicron processes is provided. The clamp circuit includes a bias voltage generator with low leakage and high current drive capabilities, and means to lighten current load on the voltage generator through reduced gate leakage. The bias voltage generator has includes a differential amplifier. The multi-stack clamp circuit provides voltage-tolerant ESD protection with optimized leakage, reduced sensitivity to operating conditions, and tolerance of increased gate current in new process technologies.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an electronic device that has a ground to receive an electrostatic discharge. A radiation detector, mounted on the electronic device, generates a differential signal in response to the electrostatic discharge.

Abstract: Heat is transferred to and from a building having a stack or other group of containers for thermal storage mass, arranged to be illuminated directly or indirectly by sunlight, via a frontally spaced sun swept glazing system. A connection path is established through the glazing to module space and a shade system is provided for modulating heat transfer. For cooling, warmest water may be removed from the modules, spray cooled and circulated back to coolest modules. Designs for field-erectable modules are disclosed.

Abstract: The module includes a panel of thermal insulation which facially separates the interior space into an outer, facially large, volumetrically small chamber and an inner volumetrically large chamber. The two chambers are communicated above and below the insulation panel to establish a convection path for the heat transfer liquid. A seasonally reversible check valve provides for unidirectional circulation. The larger chamber is provided with a relatively large surface in contact with the room that is to be heated and cooled.

Abstract: A container of phase change energy storage material such as Glauber's salt is deployed behind the glazing of the south wall of a building structure for absorbing heat to heat the structure and/or for radiating heat to cool the structure. Several construction modules and mounting arrangements are shown, including ones where panels are backed with thermal insulation and pivotally mounted for reversibility.

Abstract: Each module includes a block body and an outer wear surface joined by one or more separator webs. The block body either is massive as constructed, or receives a massive filling, such as concrete, at the job site. Provision is also made for providing a filling of thermal insulation such as foamed synthetic plastic for the module. Modules are stacked and coursed to make walls. Mortar may be used between adjacent modules, and/or the module walls may be facially coated with a substance which securely interconnects the modules. Such walls have a high interior mass, insulated on the exterior and protected exteriorly of the insulation by the wear surface. The high mass tends to assume room temperature and perform as a thermal energy flywheel. Some measures for partial prefabrication of module parts are disclosed.

Abstract: Heat is transferred to and from a building having a stack or other group of containers for thermal storage mass, arranged to be illuminated directly or indirectly by sunlight, via a frontally spaced sun swept glazing system. A connection path is established through the glazing to module space and a shade system is provided for modulating heat transfer. For cooling, warmest water may be removed from the modules, spray cooled and circulated back to coolest modules. Designs for field-erectable modules are disclosed.