Abstract: A method of producing graphically enhanced data communications. The method comprises receiving a datalink text message, parsing the datalink text message into message components, and identifying the message components capable of graphical enhancement by using rules for applying graphical enhancements. The method further comprises retrieving appropriate graphic components from a graphics library corresponding to the identified message components using the rules for applying graphical enhancements, and assembling the graphic components into a composite graphic presentation using rules for assembling graphics. The datalink text message is then combined with the composite graphic presentation for display.

Abstract: A method of producing graphically enhanced data communications. The method comprises receiving a datalink text message, parsing the datalink text message into message components, and identifying the message components capable of graphical enhancement by using rules for applying graphical enhancements. The method further comprises retrieving appropriate graphic components from a graphics library corresponding to the identified message components using the rules for applying graphical enhancements, and assembling the graphic components into a composite graphic presentation using rules for assembling graphics. The datalink text message is then combined with the composite graphic presentation for display.

Abstract: A golf putter having a front driving face which is convexly curved with a radius of curvature between 51/2 and 12 inches eliminates errors due to the misalignment of the putter face to the correct line of the putt. The golf putter further includes a directional alignment aid to assist the golfer in setting up the correct line of the putt and hold the putter in balance so that it will stand alone when placed upright.

Abstract: Plated memory wire is provided with a nickel-phosphorous alloy protective coating through an electro-deposition process. The protective coating is electrically conductive, nonmagnetic and has a bright surface amenable to good solder bonding. The memory function is provided by a Saccharin-type nickel-iron-cobalt film and the protective overcoating is applied by submerging the wire in an electrolyte bath composed of 360 g/l of nickel sulfate (NiSO.sub.4.6H.sub.2 O), 80 g/l of sodium sulfate (Na.sub.2 SO.sub.4), 60 g/l of sodium hypophosphite (NaH.sub.2 PO.sub.2.H.sub.2 O) and 25 g/l of boric acid (H.sub.3 BO.sub.3). The static bath is maintained at room temperature and the wire is moved through it at approximately eighteen inches per minute. An electro-deposition current density of from 20 to 80 ma./cm..sup.2 of plating area is employed.