Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an apparatus for intelligent matching of disparate input data received from disparate input data systems in a complex computing network for establishing targeted communication to a computing device associated with the intelligently matched disparate input data.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an apparatus for intelligent matching of disparate input data received from disparate input data systems in a complex computing network for establishing targeted communication to a computing device associated with the intelligently matched disparate input data.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an apparatus for intelligent matching of disparate input data received from disparate input data systems in a complex computing network for establishing targeted communication to a computing device associated with the intelligently matched disparate input data.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an apparatus for intelligent matching of disparate input data received from disparate input data systems in a complex computing network for establishing targeted communication to a computing device associated with the intelligently matched disparate input data.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an apparatus for intelligent matching of disparate input data received from disparate input data systems in a complex computing network for establishing targeted communication to a computing device associated with the intelligently matched disparate input data.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an apparatus for intelligent matching of disparate input signals received from disparate input signal systems in a complex computing network for establishing targeted communication to a computing device associated with the intelligently matched disparate input signals.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an apparatus for intelligent matching of disparate input signals received from disparate input signal systems in a complex computing network for establishing targeted communication to a computing device associated with the intelligently matched disparate input signals.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a computer which may include a processor and memory storing computer executable instructions that, when executed, cause the computer to perform a method for preparing an image replacement document. According to aspects of the disclosure, the method may include electronically receiving a notification of a potential defect in a negotiable instrument, associated with a financial transaction, uploaded at an automated teller machine (ATM), electronically receiving an electronic copy of an image of the negotiable instrument uploaded at the ATM, and electronically receiving information regarding the financial transaction which included the negotiable instrument being uploaded at the ATM, wherein the information regarding the financial transaction includes an account number of an account into which funds of the negotiable instrument are to be credited.

Abstract: In a double-clad optical fiber comprising a core having an index of refraction n.sub.1, an inner cladding surrounding the core and having an index of refraction n.sub.2, and a first outer cladding surrounding the inner cladding and having an index of refraction n.sub.3 (wherein n.sub.1 >n.sub.2 >n.sub.3), the softness of the first outer cladding often renders it difficult to perform polishing or other mechanical operations on the end of the fiber. To reduce such difficulties it is advantageous to remove the first outer cladding from a limited end portion of the fiber, replacing it with a second outer cladding having an index of refraction n.sub.4 (wherein n.sub.2 >n.sub.4) and a hardness which is greater than that of the first outer cladding.

Abstract: An external light modulator which relies on efficient changes in electro-optic coupling of light between copolarized guided modes in a single waveguide channel formed in a lithium niobate or lithium tantalate substrate by proton exchange with benzoic acid.

Abstract: A planar waveguide device including metallic electrodes has a buffer layer of reduced ordinary index of refraction formed in a substrate between its waveguide and electrodes. The device is preferably formed by first fabricating the waveguide in an x-or y-cut substrate of crystalline material, subsequently overcoating the substrate, including the waveguide, with a layer of magnesium, oxidizing the magnesium at temperature to form the buffer layer and then laying the electrodes over the buffer layer. Alternatively, the buffer layer may be formed by a proton exchange process.

Abstract: Integrated optic resonant structures for use in optical communications and sensing applications requiring control or detection of electromagnetic radiation in the optical region of the spectrum. Preferably of planar form, the structures comprise a substrate made of a ferroelectric crystalline material in which there is formed by selectively exchanging protons for an ionic constituent of the substrate at least one optically continuous waveguiding region having predetermined resonant characteristics. At least one other waveguiding region is similarly formed in the substrate to optically couple with the resonant region and includes at least one port by which radiation can be coupled in and out of the substrate. The substrate material is preferably lithium niobate (LiNbO.sub.3) or lithium tantalate (LiTaO.sub.3) in which lithium ions are selectively exchanged for protons supplied by diffusion from a hydrogen rich acid.

Abstract: A time variant filter system is employed for removing spurious noise content from a received seismic data signal. The filter passband tracks delayed versions of the pilot signal of a vibrator seismic source. The resulting recorded portion of the received seismic signal is thus restricted to a desired time-frequency band (which is expected to contain the significant mapping information) prior to being recorded. The band is made adjustable in order to allow for optimization with respect to the particular geologic region being prospected.

Abstract: A carburetor system for a gasoline engine wherein the carburetor functions are accomplished through evaporation in a chamber external to the carburetor with additional benefits afforded through the use of a humidification chamber, the total process utilizing captured exhaust gases from the automobile exhaust manifold.