Abstract: A method and a system for preparing a new store for opening and operation are described herein. The system includes a plurality of network elements and a host computer operatively coupled to the plurality of network elements. The host computer includes a processor and a storage device operatively coupled to the processor. The storage device including information associated with a plurality of virtual stores based on information associated with at least one existing store. One of the plurality of virtual stores corresponds to the new store, and the information associated with the one of the plurality of virtual stores includes information associated with opening and operation of the new store.

Abstract: A system for generating a short-range wireless data communication link through an over-the-air channel on a predetermined radio frequency (RF) carrier. The system integrates conventional RF techniques into a low-power and low-cost system for establishing short-range wireless data communication. The system generates short-range wireless data communication links between a transmitting unit (500) that transmits an operating signal carrying data, and a receiver unit (1000) that receives the operating signal without a synthesizer or a heterodyne scheme.

Abstract: Rack apparatus for holding and supporting compound bows includes a generally horizontal holding element generally rectangular in configuration and secured to a base element which is of the same general configuration. The rack apparatus is padded for protecting the compound bows stored therein. The rack apparatus may be used in the field as well as in a vehicle and in a storage environment.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method separates from a stream of boxes a desired number of boxes into a stack of boxes. A conveyor moves the stream of boxes along a path. A speed wheel mounted upstream of the conveyor- or register the speed of the stream of boxes by determining the machine speed. An adjustable backstop is spaced from the conveyor by a length of the boxes in the board path direction for stopping the longitudinal movement of the boxes. A photocell is mounted in association with the conveyor to count the boxes and determine when a trailing edge of the last box passes. It is automatically determined when a leading edge of the box will engage the backstop after the trailing edge passes the photocell. A plurality of fingers are inserted into the stream of boxes by firing a cylinder when the leading edge of the last box engages the backstop therein placing the finger in the stream to temporarily stop the flow of boxes to the stack.

Abstract: A high-speed public key cryptosystem is constructed for the encryption and decryption of digital data blocks, the creation and verification of digital signatures, and the creation of verifiable random number sequences. The encryption and decryption techniques employ a public key K constructed as the matrix product of a randomly generated nonsingular matrix M, and a rectangular template matrix T having row identifiers imbedded therein for selecting rows of a matrix M-1 that participate during decryption. Encrypting of a plaintext block, is achieved by converting the block to a nonlinear row selector code used to select rows of K. Columns of the selected rows are then added modulo-2 to produce a block if ciphertext.

Abstract: A radar performance monitor (RPM) receives a transmitted radar signal from a radar system being monitored and couples the signal to a recirculating loop comprising a SAW delay line in order to produce a series of simulated radar return signals of equal amplitude and by using the same frequency as the received radar signal providing the frequency falls within a predetermined bandwidth of the SAW delay line. The simulated radar return signals are displayed at the radar system and used to evaluate the operation and calibration of a transmitter and the sensitivity and calibration of a transmitter and the sensitivity and calibration of a receiver in the radar system. The radar performance monitor is actuated at the option of a radar operator.

Abstract: A method and a system for counting irregularly shaped articles that are being moved along a path into and out of a machine. A microprocessor is responsive to three external devices with the first device being located at the input stage of the machine and detecting the leading and the trailing edges of the articles being moved into the machine and respectively generating start and stop events to the microprocessor. The second device is a distance sensing means used to determine the length of each of the articles being moved. The third device detects the movement of the articles in their formed state, such as a box, out of the machine. The microprocessor in response to the first occurring start event initiates the counting of the incremental changes from the distance sensing means and terminates the counting in response to the first occurring stop event.

Abstract: An electrical circuit interconnect system employs an electrically conductive enclosure (57) and cover (64) which completely encompasses, hermetically seals (54) and electrically isolates from the outside environment a component (18) mounted on first surface of an insulating substrate (16) of a microwave circiut (56). A plurality of conductors (12) mounted on the first surface of the insulating substrate (16) electrically connect the component (18) to the outside electrical circuitry by passing under a corresponding plurality of pass-through bores (58) within the base of the enclosure (57). Specifically, within each respective passthrough bore (58), a corresponding glass encased conductor (60 and 62) electrically connects each conductor (12) within the enclosure to a conductor outside of the enclosure (57).

Abstract: An assembly for mounting components to a microwave circuit, using plated through bore holes that extend from the ground plane of the circuit through the insulating substrate to the surface on which the components are mounted. The components have a conductive outer surface that functions as its ground plane. This surface is in electrical contact with the plated through bore holes, creating a uniform ground plane between the microstrip circuit and the component. The insulating dielectric can be provided with a recess in which the component can be housed. The base of the recess can be plated and the plated through bores connected between the cavity plating and the ground plane. The component can then be positioned inside the recess so its ground plane is in contact with plating so as to form a uniform ground plane between the circuit and the component.

Abstract: A decorative wall panel includes a fabric covering on a board removably secured to an existing wall. The rear of the board carries a plurality of "VELCRO" fasteners for cooperation with corresponding fasteners on the wall. The panels may be easily secured to the wall, such as a drywall partition, and may be just as easily removed whenever desired.

Abstract: A public-key system for encoding, or encrypting, digital data wherein at least two singular matrices of binary bits provide separate encrypting factors. Each matrix is a product of a common singular matrix and a differing non-singular matrix. These encrypting matrices are loaded in separate memory formats. A Vernam or one-time key consisting of blocks or sets of randomly-generated binary bits are loaded into an input shift register, and the state of each stage is coupled as an enabling signal to gates which read out rows of each of the two stored matrices. Groups of outputs from gates serving each of the matrices are combined via column arranged, exclusively-OR gates fed, in parallel, to a shift register. The output of one shift register forms an encrypted decrypting signal. The output of the other shift register is exclusively-ORred in the manner of a one-time key with the binary encoded plaintext to be encrypted. As thus encrypted, it is transmitted with the decrypting signal to the addresses.

Abstract: A system for encoding, or encrypting, digital data wherein an invertible matrix of binary bits provides the encrypting factor or key, this invertible matrix being loaded in a memory. Blocks or sets of binary bits of data, a string of serially appearing binary bits, to be encoded are sequentially loaded into discrete, ordered stages of an input shift register, and the state of each stage is coupled as an enabling signal to sets of gates which read out the binary states of rows of the matrix configured memory. Groups of outputs from gates, conforming to columns of the matrix memory, are fed to an exclusive OR gate for each group. Then, the outputs of the exclusively OR gates for several columns of the matrix are loaded into discrete stages of an output register. The combination of the states of the output register together provide a block or polygraphic encryption, or decryption, of the binary data supplied the input register. The states of the output register are then clocked out in serial form.

Abstract: A solar absorbing panel and housing are disclosed. The integral panel is formed with a grid like pattern of trunicated triangular shaped upstanding walls extending above the panel surface. Fluid conducting tubes are embedded in the walls. An insulated housing encloses the panel. Supply and return headers mate with the tubes.

Abstract: A solar heat absorber including a heat exchanger panel having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface having a grid-like pattern of upstanding intersecting walls with at least one of the walls being of a height which is greater than the other walls. The wall of greater height reaches substantially to the cover of the heat absorber so as to restrain air currents near the cover. The second surface includes a number of parallel spaced-apart walls defining passageways along which air can flow.

Abstract: A device for determining the presence and position or order of items which bear a bar coded tag and in which, by means of comparing the codes of two sequentially scanned items, missing, duplicate, or out-of-sequence items are determined. Additionally, all items are counted.

Abstract: A Peach Tree developed from a seedling growing in planting of "Rio-Oso-Gem" (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 84) reproduced asexually, having characteristics of the female parent, the male parent not being known, the tree having large and vigorous, tall, vase formed, with leaves larger than "Rio-Oso-Gem", heavy setting requiring heavy thinning to properly size the fruit, the symmetrical almost globular fruit of reddish overall appearance with some mottling and yellow ground color, varying between 35-12 and 35-13, with areas of 35-5, with the flesh having yellowish portions 27-4, areas of 35-5 depending upon the angle of light availed of for observation.

Abstract: A peach tree designated "Clyde Wilson" having leaves of dark green upper surface, yellowish green under surface, flowers of pink color overall, fruit appearance of yellowish red with reddish areas, flesh which appears to be yellow overall, the cavity being reddish in general, a particularly valuable characteristic for commercial production being the fact that the ripening period in effect extends the season of the "Loring" (Unpatented) variety since the fruit is similar and sizes well when a heavy crop is produced.