Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.

Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.

Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.

Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.

Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.

Abstract: A method for dynamic management of subscription based data for a fielded system utilizing a remote computer system is described. The method comprises providing unique identification data for the fielded system to the remote computer system, receiving user identification data at the remote computer system, and determining, at the remote computer system, from at least one of the unique fielded system identification data and the user identification data, if the fielded system is bound to a set of subscription based data, or if the fielded system is available to be bound to a set of subscription based data.

Abstract: A system for Internet appliance data entry and navigation includes a reduced keyset remote control unit transmitting a user input keystroke sequence. An Internet appliance receives and parses the keystroke sequence, placing the parsed data into an input buffer. An Internet appliance browser accesses user interface display screens from remote storage via a communications network. The buffer contents define a window within an accessed display screen. The Internet appliance converts the composite display screen for output to a standard television receiver. A user makes option choices and navigates the user interface display screens by activating hyperlinks within the accessed display screens. A standard telephone keypad arrangement is used to create the keystroke sequence, permitting use of a standard or wireless telephone and a hand-held remote control unit for system input and control. An alternative embodiment permits voice input of text, numbers, special symbols, and shortcuts in many languages.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing financial institution revenue through acceleration of debit processing is provided. The method includes modeling the processing of account debit transactions, identifying ways to accelerate the processing of the account debit transactions and accelerating the account debit transactions. In a further embodiment, account debit transaction processing is accelerated from beginning on what has traditionally been referred to as Day 0 to beginning on some day before Day 0.

Abstract: A wafer-type lockset that employs wafer assemblies and locking keys to adjustably key the lockset. The wafer assemblies include a base wafer and a re-settable wafer that may be adjustably coupled to the base wafer. The locking keys are movable between a first position, in which the base and re-settable wafers are coupled to one another, and a second position, in which the base and re-settable wafers are uncoupled from one another. A key having a desired key profile may be employed to set or program the lockset. A method for re-keying a lockset is also provided.

Abstract: A Fax-compatible Internet appliance includes a network connection section for communication with a network using both data protocols and fax protocols, a video section including a video signal output for outputting video signals to be displayed on a video display, a user interface signal receiver for receiving user interface signals generated by a reduced-keyset user interface device, and a processing unit which controls the network connection section and the video section to generate video signals for displaying received fax messages on the video display. The processing unit provides user interface functions via the video display and user interface signals, the interface functions enabling the user to control transmission, reception and display of fax messages solely through the reduced-keyset user interface unit.

Abstract: A web browser application implemented in an Internet appliance for accessing information on the Internet. The Internet appliance has a display device and using a reduced-keyset user interface device having only direction keys, numeric keys, and a number of function keys for user input. The browser displays a user interface screen divided into a primary screen area for displaying information and one or more control areas containing mode icons and command icons. In a navigate mode, the browser displays a plurality of interface elements in the primary screen area, each interface element representing a web page. The user accesses one of the web pages through the use of the keys. In a browse mode, the browser displays page contents of a web page in the primary screen area, the web page including one or more interface elements. The user browses through the web pages through the use of the reduced-keyset user interface device.

Abstract: A Fax-compatible Internet appliance includes a network connection section for communication with a network using both data protocols and fax protocols, a video section including a video signal output for outputting video signals to be displayed on a video display, a user interface signal receiver for receiving user interface signals generated by a reduced-keyset user interface device, and a processing unit which controls the network connection section and the video section to generate video signals for displaying received fax messages on the video display. The processing unit provides user interface functions via the video display and user interface signals, the interface functions enabling the user to control transmission, reception and display of fax messages solely through the reduced-keyset user interface unit.

Abstract: A system for Internet appliance data entry and navigation includes a reduced keyset remote control unit transmitting a user input keystroke sequence. An Internet appliance receives and parses the keystroke sequence, placing the parsed data into an input buffer. A browser of the Internet appliance accesses user interface display screens from remote storage via a communications network. The buffer contents define a window within an accessed display screen. The Internet appliance converts the composite display screen for output to a standard television receiver. A user makes option choices and navigates the user interface display screens by activating hyperlinks within the accessed display screens. A standard telephone keypad arrangement is used to create the reduced keyset keystroke sequence, permitting use of a standard or wireless telephone and a hand-held remote control unit for system input and control.

Abstract: A water display which contains a plurality of drip tubes that are suspended from a structure, and periodically drip droplets of fluid in a manner that simulates “rain fall”. The tubes are attached to a tank that contains a ballast and a volume of fluid. When the water display is off, the ballast is located in an upper position so that the level of fluid is below the openings of the tubes. The display further contains a control mechanism that lowers the ballast into the fluid. Lowering the ballast, displaces the fluid to a level above the opening of the tubes, wherein the fluid flows out of the tank and through the tubes. The control mechanism then raises the ballast to the first position to again lower the fluid to a level below the opening of the tube. The cycle of lowering and raising the ballast is repeated in a periodic manner.

Abstract: Transaction ping-pong is selectively prevented in a bidirectional database replication system. The system has a plurality of nodes connected via communication media in a topology. Each node includes a database and a transaction transmitter or collector which sends transactions posted to the database to a database at one or more other nodes for replication in the databases of the one or more other nodes. All transactions to be posted to databases in remote nodes that were sent by a local node are detected, and the database at the local node is inhibited from posting selective transactions which were detected as being originally sent by the local node.

Abstract: A balloon valve that can control the flow of a display fluid through the supply pipe of a water display. The supply pipe is typically suspended from a structure and releases a slug of water into a pool. The pipe is located at a distance from the pool so that the water slug breaks up into a rain shower. The balloon valve includes an inflatable hose located within the supply pipe and coupled to a source of pressurized working fluid. The flow of working fluid into the balloon valve is controlled by a control valve. When the control valve is in a first state, working fluid flows into the balloon valve to expand the hose. The hose is expanded to completely fill a portion of the pipe and prevent the display fluid from flowing through the pipe. When the control valve is in a second state, the balloon valve is deflated so that the display fluid can again flow through the supply pipe and out of the display.

Abstract: The adaptor includes a tail pipe extension having a sleeve radially spaced about the extension to provide a circular space therebetween. Arms project outwardly from the extension and beyond the attached sleeve and constitute limit stops during installation of an inflatable cuff of an enging exhaust evacuation system. The sleeve serves to protect the cuff from extreme temperatures while ensuring proper attachment of the cuff and subsequent automatic separation from a vehicle.

Abstract: A clocked storage logic array is formed from a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows disposed orthogonal to the columns. Logic cells interconnect selected columns and rows. Storage cells are operatively associated with some of the columns in the array, known as data columns. The storage cells utilize only two column conductors which are time shared to provide a data path from a memory element in the storage cell to a specified row or rows and back from the row(s) through the same column conductors to the memory. A plurality of phase-displaced clock periods are generated which operate in association with the storage cells to enable the two column conductors to be time shared. The clock periods also cooperate with logic cells to cause selected rows to assume binary states determined by the binary state of interconnected columns, and vice-versa.

Abstract: A clocked storage logic array is formed from a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows disposed orthogonal to the columns. Logic cells interconnect selected columns and rows. At least one storage cell is operatively associated with at least one data column. The storage cell utilizes only two column conductors which are time shared to provide a data path from a memory element in the storage cell to a specified row or rows and back from the row(s) through the same column conductors to the memory. A plurality of phase-displaced clock periods are generated which operate in association with logic cells to cause selected rows to assume binary states determined by the binary state of interconnected columns, and vice-versa. The clock periods also cooperate with storage cells to enable the two column conductors to be time shared.

Abstract: There are provided certain alkyl 3-thio-4{o-[(2,2,2-trihaloethylidene -or 2,2-dihaloalkylidene -or 2,2-dihalohaloalkylidene)amino]phenyl -or substituted phenyl}allophanates, a method for the preparation of the same, and the use of said allophanates as fungicidal agents.