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a method of manufacturing a frozen edible composition combining a frozen core surrounded by and in contact with a frozen coating , wherein the composition can be exposed to microwave energy , in its entirety , so that the frozen coating becomes heated to a softened state while the core remains substantially frozen .
0Human Necessities
an oral appliance for the medical treatment of specific sleep related disorders , i . e ., snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea , which has a number of sections for each jaw component which can be separated for ease of insertion and removal by patients . the separable components can be moved along an inherent guidance system and safely secured in the closed position by a bilateral locking mechanism . by virtue of the difference in paths of location of the main and the separate sections of each component , effective resistance to dislodgement of the appliance is obtained and maintained . this constitutes the claimed significant improvement in appliance retention .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method of making a packaging bag from a wrapper sheet includes the following steps : forming a continuous sleeve from the wrapper sheet ; forming a longitudinal seal inward of and adjacent to a longitudinal folded edge of the wrapper sheet by bonding overlapping longitudinal edge portions of the sleeve to one another ; forming a transverse seal bonding overlapping sheet portions to one another ; cutting a tear - open slit through at least three layers of the wrapper sheet in the transverse seal in an area of intersection with the longitudinal seal ; transversely severing the sleeve to provide a packaging bag having an open end spaced from the transverse seal ; charging the packaging bag with goods through the open end ; and forming an additional transverse seal bonding overlapping sheet portions to one another for closing the open end .
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a novel method of vehicle modulated administration of an anticonvulsive agent to the mucous membranes of humans and animals is disclosed . the vehicle system is an aqueous pharmaceutical carrier comprising an aliphatic alcohol or a glycol , and their combinations with a biological surfactant such as a bile salt or a lecithin . the pharmaceutical composition provides a means to control and promote the rate and extent of transmucosal permeation and absorption of the medicaments via a single and multiple administration . nasal administration of the pharmaceutical preparation produces a high plasma concentration of the anticonvulsant nearly as fast as intravenous administration . such compositions are particularly suitable for a prompt and timely medication of patients in the acute and / or emergency treatment of status epilepticus and other fever - induced seizures
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method and apparatus for adaptively enabling a pb frames mode for video data processing . if the pb frames mode is enabled for a given pair of video pictures , and if the motion compensated prediction error for the b - picture in the most recently encoded pb frame is greater than the motion compensated prediction error for the p - picture in same pb frame multiplied by a constant , the pb frames mode is disabled for the pb frame . otherwise , the pb frames mode remains enabled . if the pb frame is disabled by the pb decision logic , it may remain disabled until certain encoding parameters are met .
6Physics
in the manufacture of hollow cast articles such as turbine blades or vanes , the article is cast in opposed halves on opposite sides of a &# 34 ; strong back &# 34 ; or mid - section , to which wax patterns are attached for the preparation of a shell mold around the strong back and patterns . the article halves , after removal from the mold , are bonded together .
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a method is provide for measuring electromagnetic radiation radiated from a surface of an object that is irradiated by electromagnetic radiation given off by at least one radiation source . the radiation given off by the radiation source is determined by at least one first detector , and the radiation given off by the irradiated object is determined by at least one second detector that measures the radiation . the radiation from the at least one radiation source is actively modulated with at least one characteristic parameter . the radiation determined by the second detector is corrected with the radiation determined by the first detector to compensate for the radiation of the radiation source reflected from the object .
6Physics
methods and apparatus for serving electronic information to a user over a computer network are disclosed . a computer connected to the network and hosting a database is provided . the computer is configured to receive a request from a user to view electronic information stored in a networked database over the network , and retrieve the information from the database . the computer may then transform the information on - the - fly into a hardware independent page description language representation of said information and serve the information to the user over the network .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
process and apparatus for injection molding of molded parts made from plastic material having at least one cavity , which includes : a ) injection of plastic melt from an injection unit along a melt flow path into the cavity of an injection - molding die ; b ) injection of a fluid into the still molten plastic material , so that the latter is pressed against the walls of the cavity ; c ) allowing the plastic material to solidify until the latter forms the molded part in self - supporting manner ; and d ) releasing the molded part from the cavity of the injection - molding die .
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the invention relates to a new mammalian s - type lectin , termed galectin - 8 , and to galectin - 8 - like proteins , to fragments thereof , to dna molecules coding therefor and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said proteins . galectin - 8 , a widely expressed protein of 35 kda is shown to be implicated in regulation of cell growth , particularly in inhibition of cell proliferation .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
preparation and use of organopolysiloxanes having carbinol groups that are bonded to the silicon atom through carbamate - containing groups . these hydrophilic polysiloxanes can be made to completely dissolve in water or behave as amphoteric surfactants by controlling the concentration of the carbinol radicals and the molecular weight of the polysiloxane .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the present invention relates to processes which are easily applicable for industrial production of type ii interferon and type ii interferon - containing agents . particularly , the present processes are based on the invention that a large amount of high - titred type ii interferon is easily obtainable by transplanting established human cells in other warm - blooded animal body or inoculating the cells in a culture medium charged in a filter - membrane - interposed diffusion chamber which is designed and fitted in or to the animal body so that the cells can grow on its nutrient body fluid , multiplying the transplanted or inoculated cells in the warm - blooded animal body or the diffusion chamber utilizing the body fluid , then exposing the multiplied cells to the action of a type ii interferon inducer in vivo or in vitro to induce type ii interferon , and purifying and separating the induced type ii interferon . the agents containing type ii interferon obtained by the method disclosed herein are effective and superior for treating and preventing type ii interferon - sensitive diseases .
0Human Necessities
apparatus operable without need for an external power source for conveniently interconnecting data communication equipment , such as a modem , and multiple data terminal equipments , such as terminals and / or printers , which each have an interface conforming to a serial data communications standard , for permitting access to the dce of any of the dtes that may be connected to the apparatus . in the preferred embodiment , intended for the interconnection of interfaces conforming to the e . i . a . rs - 232 - c standard , a circuit interconnecting the data leads of a multiplicity of pluggable cable connectors supported on a chassis includes a transistor connected to be powered by input data signals from the dtes and to operate as a switch under certain signal conditions and to be effectively removed from the circuit under other signal conditions .
7Electricity
disclosed are a method and apparatus for detecting disk drive start - up failure under disparate temperature conditions by employing a temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the disk drive at start - up . a controller selects , in response to the measured temperature , a start - up failure timing corresponding to that measured temperature . the controller then detects whether the disk drive reaches operational speed within the selected start - up failure timing . preferably , the temperature sensor is digital . the temperature sensor may be mounted on the drive electronics card , or on electronics in the disk enclosure . the controller may have a stored lookup table relating various temperatures to start - up failure timings for selecting a start - up failure timing corresponding to the measured temperature . this method allows selection of a motor torque constant that does not compromise normal operating performance based on cold start conditions .
6Physics
this invention relates to treating pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma by administering a phosphodiesterase - 4 inhibitor with a beta - adrenergic bronchodilator .
0Human Necessities
the present invention is directed to a threaded implant intended to be screwed into bone , preferably into jawbone , and for tightly fitting a prosthesis , including a spacer portion in the screwed - in position . the implant body has an internal connection arrangement for rotationally locking said spacer , said arrangement also cooperating during positioning and insertion of the implant body with a tool and said arrangement having a low vertical height .
0Human Necessities
a barrier layer is deposited over a layer of passivation including in an opening to a contact pad created in the layer of passivation . a column of three layers of metal is formed overlying the barrier layer and aligned with the contact pad and having a diameter that is about equal to the surface of the contact pad . the three metal layers of the column comprise , in succession when proceeding from the layer that is in contact with the barrier layer , a layer of pillar metal , a layer of under bump metal and a layer of solder metal . the layer of pillar metal is reduced in diameter , the barrier layer is selectively removed from the surface of the layer of passivation after which reflowing of the solder metal completes the solder bump of the invention .
7Electricity
provided herein are methods for preparing liposomes and uses thereof . in certain embodiments , liposomes are prepared without using heat , organic solvents , proteins , and / or inorganic salts in the process . in certain embodiments , the liposomal preparation contains one or more active agents . in certain embodiments , the liposomal preparations are used in the treatment of diseases or disorders .
0Human Necessities
an arrangement for applying an adhesive medium , particularly for leather and shoe articles , has an adhesive medium applying nozzle and a nozzle needle member arranged to close and to open the nozzle . a driver connects one end of the nozzle needle member with a driving unit which includes at least two selectively actuatable driving devices formed with individually adjustable displacement elements so that they move the nozzle needle member selectively over different adjustable strokes .
0Human Necessities
a plastic closure for dispensing thixotropic fluids from a flexible bottle . the closure has a bottom part including a cover surface with a spout opening beneath the cover surface a support surface in which several axially extending through - passages are disposed , which are radially offset relative to the spout opening . the support surface includes partial elements in the form of tongues , which are integrally formed on an annular jacket wall by way of integral hinges which engage in a pin in the installed state . this results in a closure that can be manufactured particularly inexpensively , is simple to install , and can be produced in one piece .
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a positive shutoff device is provided for a connection point of a refrigeration system . the connection point includes a manually - actuatable valve that permits charging and testing of the system . the device includes a first fitting engagable with the connection point and having a raised actuator that actuates the manually - actuatable valve when the first fitting engages the connection point , and a shutoff valve having a first end coupled to the first fitting and a second end coupled to a second fitting , the shutoff valve is operable in a closed position to prevent flow therethrough and an open position to permit flow therethrough , so that the refrigeration system may be charged or tested by connecting equipment to the second fitting and opening the shutoff valve , and the connection point may be positively shut off to prevent leakage of refrigerant through the connection point by closing the shutoff valve .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
the present disclosure provides a novel method to fabricate the basic nickel carbonate particulates . the nickel content in the basic nickel carbonate particulates fabricated by this invention is higher than the present commercialized products . basic nickel carbonate is an important intermediate to prepare nio and pure ni particles , and nio and pure ni particles are important materials in electronic industrial . therefore , basic nickel carbonate has its potential market .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a system for megasonic processing of an article . in one aspect , the system for megasonic processing comprises a rotary support for supporting an article , a dispenser for applying a fluid to a surface of an article positioned on the rotary support ; and a transducer assembly . the transducer assembly comprises a transmitter positioned adjacent to the article on the rotary support so that when the fluid is applied to the surface of the article via the dispenser , a meniscus of the fluid is formed between a portion of the transmitter and the surface of the article and not more than one transducer coupled to the transmitter , the transducer adapted to oscillate at a frequency for propagating megasonic energy through the transmitter and into the meniscus of the fluid .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a transportable apparatus for shelter comprising two sections , a base section and a top section . the base section and the top section have cavities that can be filled with water or are pre - filled with foam . the top section may be cone - shaped or dome - shaped , and is dimensioned to be placed on the base section . after the top section is placed on the base section , the top section can be secured to the base section via bolts . finally , both the top section and bottom section are divided into sections such that if one section develops a leak the other sections remain unaffected .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a pivoting seat pew or bench furniture , which utilizes the benefits of theater style seating with the functionality and aesthetic of a traditional pew . this seating assembly provides additional seating capacity over traditional pews offering lower seating costs and lower construction costs . this seating assembly also provides modularized seating components so that the seating assembly can be constructed to any desired length without requiring customized construction or components .
0Human Necessities
an electrically reprogrammable fuse comprising an interconnect disposed in a dielectric material , a sensing wire disposed at a first end of the interconnect , a first programming wire disposed at a second end of the interconnect , and a second programming wire disposed at a second end of the interconnect , wherein the fuse is operative to form a surface void at the interface between the interconnect and the sensing wire when a first directional electron current is applied from the first programming wire through the interconnect to the second programming wire , and wherein , the fuse is further operative to heal the surface void between the interconnect and the sensing wire when a second directional electron current is applied from the second programming wire through the interconnect to the first programming wire .
7Electricity
the present invention relates to a radar device and , particularly , to a radar device mounted on a vehicle to be used for a collision alarm and the like . the invention provides a radar device that has a unit for removing the fmam noise without lowering the signal detection sensitivity . the radar device transmits a frequency modulation signal by switching the frequency modulation signal with a first switching signal , receives a signal reflected from a target object , switches the reception signal with a second switching signal , mixes the switched reception signal with the transmission signal , and further mixes the mixed signals with a third switching signal thereby to obtain a beat signal . the radar device obtains a distance to the target object and a relative speed of the target object from the beat signal . the second switching signal and the third switching signal have the same switching frequency , and have a predetermined phase difference between the phases of the two switching signals to cancel and remove an amplitude modulation component included in the frequency modulation signal .
6Physics
the invention is a mechanical device which enables the connection of two ferably longitudinal rigid members . utilization of the invention enables the quick connection and disconnection of members manually without the aid of tools . the device is designed such that the connection is positively locked . the connection is also characterized in that torques and bending moments will not be transmitted between the two connected members through the device . the device , however , will transmit tensile , compressive , and shear loads .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the invention provides geopolymeric compositions , which have controllable thickening and setting times for a wide range of temperatures and a large range of geopolymer slurry densities . the geopolymer slurry compositions have good mixability and pumpability , while the set materials develop good compressive strength and permeability . the invention discloses a method for preparing geopolymer for oilfield cementing applications . the geopolymeric compositions according to the invention comprises a suspension comprising an aluminosilicate source , a metal silicate , an alkali activator , lightweight or heavyweight fillers and a carrier fluid wherein the suspension of said geopolymeric composition is pumped in a well and allowed to set .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
various methods are provided for forming tissue holding devices having predetermined shapes suitable for use in surgical applications , and devices formed in accordance with such methods are also provided . these methods include press forming methods , and press forming methods in combination with profile punching . tissue holding devices formed in accordance with such methods include various configurations for a core and a plurality of tissue holding elements extending outwardly from the core .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an insulated housing is described which includes a means for holding a pair of electrical connectors in parallel . the housing includes a griping means which allows a person to either insert or remove the housing from a mating electrical connection . the housing also includes a &# 34 ; living hinge &# 34 ; which , when closed , clamps on to the pair of electrical connectors to provide strain relief .
7Electricity
the invention comprises a disposable beverage cup that comprises a ledge between the cup &# 39 ; s rim and the grasping portion of the cup that is commonly held in the user &# 39 ; s hand . the ledge , which comprises a curb , a horizontal plane , and one or more indentations , acts as a barrier between the user &# 39 ; s hand and other objects , preventing a lid that has been press fit onto the cup &# 39 ; s rim from being dislodged . in order to remove the lid , the user must insert a finger and / or thumb into the indentation and press upward on the lid . the cup has a contour between the ledge and the grasping portion with ergonomic features to increase the user &# 39 ; s comfort in handling the cup .
0Human Necessities
a medication management system which includes three components to assist a patient control , monitor and manage administration of prescribed medications . the system comprises a patient component having a retrievable patient database of patient medical history , prior prescribed medications and current prescribed medications , and it includes a data transfer interface , e . g ., a hardwired interface , such as an rs232 interface or infrared data transfer port . the system also includes a physician component having a retrievable physician &# 39 ; s database of medication information and an input / output device enabling a prescribing physician to enter prescription information into the physician component . the physician &# 39 ; s database is capable of receiving and storing patient data transferred from the patient component through said data transfer interface . the system finally also includes a pharmacist component resident on a pharmacist &# 39 ; s computer . the pharmacist &# 39 ; s computer is adapted to interface with said patient component to transfer prescription data to said pharmacist component . at least one of or each of the physician component and the pharmacist component has the capability of searching a medication database to determine potential medication interactions with currently prescribed medications and identify those to the physician or pharmacist for selective downloading to the patient component so that the patient can be alerted to the potential interactions . the patient component has a scheduler which tracks a plurality of medication dose schedules and includes alarm functions to prompt a patient to take particular medications , reschedule them , and alert the patient to potential interactions between medications and / or provide caution information to the patient for administration of the medication .
6Physics
a filament winding apparatus comprising an arm pivotable to traverse a filament guide longitudinally of a mandrel , the guide being pivotally mounted on the arm , and the pivotal motions of the arm and guide being derived from a common rotatable member with a phase difference such that the guide is maintained in advance of the arm in the direction of travel of the latter .
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a synthesized target system utilizes emitters in the microwave or laser frequency for generating an electromagnetic energy curtain . detectors are operatively disposed for detecting reflections within the energy curtain caused by penetrations of the curtain by one or more projectiles . a monitor is connected to the output of the detectors , and a recorder is used for storing the data output of the monitor . the event of passage of projectiles through the energy curtain , and their location upon penetration thereof , is monitored , scored , recorded and can be printed out , in hard - copy form , in real time . physical targets and down - range human intervention therewith are eliminated .
6Physics
this invention comprises a method of sealing a valve unit to a reservoir by vibrating to cause melting and reshaping . also the invention comprises a valve unit 1 and reservoir 2 assembly including a valve unit 1 and at least part of the reservoir 2 having members defining a valve bore 5 , the valve bore 5 receiving the valve unit 1 wherein the valve unit 1 is meltedly attached to the members defining the valve bore 5 .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a passive keyless system including a base that selectively allows access to a restricted environment through a base transceiver operating with an encrypted link on first and second frequencies , and a base recording element storing base measured movement history information . also , a passive keyless device with at least one sensor detects a movement property of the device , a device recording element stores movement history information about the device and reflecting the detected movement property , and a device transceiver communicating with the base transceiver , and transmitting to the base transceiver encrypted security information identifying the device in accordance with a passive keyless protocol and / or the movement history information , and an access request element that causes the device transceiver to request access to the base transceiver . the base uses the base measured movement history information and movement history information when allowing access to the restricted environment .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a parallel computer system which divides the entire space of facilities into a plurality of small divisions ; assigns a plurality of processors thereof to the divisions , respectively , the lower stream processors receiving data on a boundary condition from the upper stream processor by communication to determine a condition for the continuity of the adjacent divisions , the processors carrying out parallel analytical operations for the analysis of the data on the corresponding divisions so as to meet the received boundary condition ; and collects data obtained by the parallel analytical operations of the processors in a host computer to obtain analytical data on the large - scale facilities . the lower stream processors assigned to the lower stream divisions receive boundary conditions provided by the upper stream processors assigned to the upper stream divisions in order starting from the lowermost stream processor assigned to the lowermost steam division upward , and the processor to receive data gives a data transmission request signal to the processor to transmit data , and the latter processor transmits data to the former processor after receiving the data transmission request signal given thereto by the former processor .
6Physics
this invention is a compact optical processor including a coherent light source , plural optical elements that together form a fourier transform interferometer , and a two dimensional detector array . the light source generates a two dimensional input optical wavefront intensity modulated according to the input signal . the optical elements are formed as slab - like members with parallel input and output surfaces . these optical elements are disposed abutting in tandem . the light detecting device includes a two dimensional array of photosensitive elements generating an image signal corresponding to the processed two dimensional optical wavefront . the plural optical elements preferably include at least one acousto - optical element forming a two dimensional scanner . the plural optical elements may further includes a holographic optical element to block light undiffracted by the scanning elements . the plurality of optical elements may include a modified kosters interferometer with a beam splitter and two orthogonally disposed roof prisms . the optical processor may operate on plural input signals on separate wavelengths employing sets dichroic beam splitters to assemble and separate plural wavelengths from separate point sources .
6Physics
an introducer system delivers therapy locally to a renal system in a patient . a proximal coupler assembly is coupled to an introducer sheath that delivers multiple devices simultaneously into a location within an abdominal aorta associated with first and second renal artery ostia . the coupler assembly has a network of branch lumens arranged to allow for smooth slideable engagement of multiple coupled devices without substantial interference therebetween . a first branch lumen typically introduces a percutaneous translumenal interventional device such as an angiography or guiding catheter into the introducer sheath and is substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the sheath . one or more other branch lumen are off - axis from the longitudinal axis by about 30 degrees or less and introduce components of a bilateral renal delivery assembly into the introducer sheath in conjunction with the other device . novel insertion devices are provided to coordinate the coupling of the multiple devices .
0Human Necessities
system for controlling the transmission of information between a receiver and a security module , especially for a pay television system , in which the transmitted information is encrypted and decrypted by means of a unique encryption key stored , on the one hand , in the receiver and , on the other hand , in the security module .
7Electricity
the present invention is directed to an expandable stent for implantation in a patient comprising a tubular metal body having open ends and a sidewall structure having openings therein and a coating disposed on a surface of said sidewall structure , said coating comprising a hydrophobic biostable elastomeric material and a biologically active material , wherein said coating continuously conforms to said structure in a manner that preserves said openings .
0Human Necessities
a multi - tipped device is disclosed . the device includes a central ring to receive a finger ; and first and second portions oppositely extended from the central ring , each of the first and second portions including an elongated housing extending from the central ring and a tip at a distal end of the housing , wherein the ring and the tip are rotatable around the finger .
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a method for enhancing the transdermal flux of a transdermally deliverable drug through intact skin is described in which the drug is delivered simultaneously with glycerol monolaurate . preferred embodiments of therapeutic systems for delivering drug and glycerol monolaurate employ matrix containing drug at a concentration above saturation .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
in a laser scanning microscope comprising a deflecting device , which is provided for variable deflection of a laser beam about a deflection angle , and a control unit , which controls the deflecting device via a control signal and measures , at least temporarily , a present deflection angle value , it is envisaged that , at the time of measurement of the present deflection angle value , a testing structure , which comprises at least one structural element whose position is assigned to a predetermined deflection angle value , is arranged downstream of the deflecting device , a detecting device is provided , which emits a detection signal when the laser beam is directed to the structural element , and the control unit assigns the present control signal to the predetermined deflection angle value upon reception of the detection signal .
6Physics
apparatus and methods for simulating the earth &# 39 ; s magnetic field . the apparatus includes a spherical structure having a rotational axis and a molten metal therewithin . a support is coupled to the spherical structure so that the spherical structure is rotatable about a rotational axis . rotation of the spherical structure generates inertial forces in the molten metal . the apparatus may include one or more magnetometers operatively coupled to an outer surface of the spherical structure for measuring a magnetic field generated by the spherical structure .
6Physics
a fabric which is coated on at least its upper exposed surface with a heat - reflective and heat - retentive metallic coating containing from about 85 % to about 99 % copper . the copper is coated with a non - metallic material such as a silicate or silicon oxide . the fabric of the invention is particularly useful in covers for ironing boards , pressing machines and the like , but is useful in any application which calls for a heat - reflective , heat - retentive , flexible , porous metallized fabric .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a relatively low cost , manually actuated pressure build - up pump sprayer to be interfaced with a liquid container for atomizing and spraying any one of a variety of different liquids which may be stored within the container . the pump sprayer is characterized by a fewer number of components and a higher speed of assembly than that by which most conventional sprayers are characterized . the pump sprayer is also characterized by a single , axially and continuously extending pressure chamber and a continuously extending pair of bores having different diameters relative to one another . moreover , the sprayer includes a number of seals which may be selectively opened and closed at particular times during the stroke cycle so as to provide the reliable venting and efficient priming in response to a lower actuating force .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a database of a host computer stores attribute data , such as price , of many products . the database is accessed by wireless transmission on a real - time basis to automatically retrieve the price of a selected product . the retrieved data is printed on paper in human - readable form by a printer . the paper and the selected product are presented to a check - out site to complete purchase of the product .
6Physics
a method of manufacturing a field emission device . the method having the steps of preparing a field emitter array having a plurality of electron emitting elements made of conductive material capable of emitting electrons upon application of an electric field , and impinging particle beams upon the plurality of electron emitting elements at the same time to mill a tip of each electron emitting element and form a sharp tip .
7Electricity
a portable body building apparatus of the type comprising a casing having a spool of tape or the like which is drawn from the spool against a resistive force in performing exercises with the apparatus . in the apparatus the resistive force is provided by brake elements which frictionally engage the tape , which is in the form of a steel band . a plurality of push buttons select the number of brake elements in contact with the tape and thus determine the force of resistance experienced during the exercise .
0Human Necessities
the present invention is directed to a system and methodology in which the stepper motor of an optical scanning device is replaced by a dc motor which receives feedback information from an extended photodetector used in the scanner , or a proximately close second photodetector . the photodetector of current scanners may be extended to read a margin marking located on , or attached to , the scanner body and the resolution of the extended portion , or separate photodetector , may be increased to accurately capture positioning information . the photodetector of the present invention detects the margin marking , typically located outside of the document scanning area , to determine positional information which is used by the processor to accurately determine position .
7Electricity
a method for the physical and biological treatment of an organic effluent , which is decomposed by microorganisms in a biological treatment zone , includes recovering a fraction of the biomass derived from the biological treatment , filling a compression reservoir with the biomass fraction , isolating the compression reservoir , and subjecting the filled compression reservoir to a very high pressure so to destroy or damage the microorganisms in the biomass fraction . thereafter , the compression reservoir is returned to atmospheric pressure and the treated biomass fraction is reinjected into the biological treatment zone or into another biological treatment zone .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an improved wood chipper and storage dump box assembly is provided on a trailer adapted to be towed behind a truck . the dump box is pivotally mounted on the trailer for movement between an upright fill position and a sideways tilted dump position . the brush chipper is mounted on a trailer behind the dump box to discharge chipped brush and material into the dump box through an opening in the back wall . the top of the dump box is open for loading logs and other unchipped material . the dump box includes a discharge opening in one side wall , with a door movable between open and closed positions relative to the discharge opening . hydraulic actuators control movement of the door and tipping of the dump box , and are connected to the hydraulic system of the chipper .
0Human Necessities
a target position aimed at by a gun in a computer - controlled gun shooting game is detected . data representative of the position of the gun aiming at the target are derived from x - and y - volumes . the data is subjected to analog - to - digital conversion to provide decimal values . the decimal values are translated to coordinate values which represent a position on a monitor screen on which the target is displayed . to perform the translation , the x - and y - volume data are derived while sequentially moving the gun to aim at two reference marks displayed at corner and center positions of the monitor screen . by multiplying a ratio of a distance between two reference marks on the screen to the gun moving distance to the decimal values , the target position is represented by coordinate values of the screen . with such a procedure performed prior to starting the gun shooting game , the target detection accuracy is preserved despite the position of the gun placed or the distance between the gun and the monitor screen .
6Physics
a surgical instrument including an operative assembly and a supply assembly . the back of the operative assembly and the front of the supply assembly have complementary connectors forming a sealed connection between the assemblies . the supply assembly comprises at least one duct for feeding a first fluid as far as the connectors . the surgical instrument is characterized in that it comprises a member for sealing the fluid duct when the operative assembly is connected to the supply assembly , and the operative assembly includes a member for feeding at least one second fluid .
0Human Necessities
a method of producing a lasing microsource of colloidal nanocrystals . the method includes the steps of preparing a nanocrystal solution in a solvent ; depositing at least a drop of the nanocrystals solution with a drop volume below 1 nl on a flat substrate ; and evaporating the solvent to dryness thereby to obtain at the edge of the evaporated drop a single annular stripe including a domain wherein the nanocrystals are arranged in an ordered array , wherein the ordered nanocrystals in the domain constitute an active region capable of lasing and the radially inner and outer edges of the stripe define a resonant cavity in which the active region is inserted .
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a method of reducing gated diode leakage in trench capacitor type field plate isolated dynamic random access memory devices is disclosed . trenches are etched into a face of a body of semiconductor material . storage nodes surrounding the trenches are created . a polysilicon layer is formed on the trench walls . a storage dielectric layer is formed on the trench walls , adjacent to the layer of polysilicon on the trench walls , so that the layer of polysilicon on the trench walls lies between the storage dielectric layer and the storage node . the layer of polysilicon on the trench walls reduces leakage current from the storage node . a trench type field plate isolated random access memory cell structure is also disclosed .
7Electricity
a lamp reflector comprises a pre - formed member molded from a polymer into a smooth and continuously curved shape . the members have a rigidity characteristic sufficient for maintaining its shape . a reflecting layer is bonded directly to the molded member to provide a reflector surface without facets or sharp angles . the shape of the member is comprised of a rear portion being an involute spline and side portions being defined by conic sections . the method of providing such a reflector decreases the amount of light reflected back into the lamp and trapped or absorbed within the lighting fixture . the method further eliminates the need for adhesive layers between the metal reflecting layer and the substrate which generally decreases the optical efficiency of the luminaire .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a pile jacking sleeve includes a structural sleeve having a bottom section , an intermediate section and a top section . a stationary plate partitions the bottom section from the top section . a floating plate separates the intermediate section from the top section . a hinged door at the top section allows lateral entry of a piling into the top section when the door is open . an aperture allows insertion and removal of at least one jack into the intermediate section . actuation of the jack urges the floating plate away from the stationary plate , controllably imparting a load to installed piling . a plurality of bolt holes are also provided in the sleeve to secure piling thereto . the sleeve may be jacketed for additional protection . a plurality of grout windows are also provided in the sleeve to enable filling the structure with a solidifying filler .
4Fixed Constructions
a crossbow includes a bowstring for firing an arrow combined therewith in the lengthwise direction of the crossbow body so as to be manufactured in a structure that does not have a bow on the crossbow body . thus , carrying convenience can be provided , and at the same time , the maximum effective range of the crossbow can be adjusted by adjusting the tension of the bowstring .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
the invention relates to a vehicle wash system comprising a first treatment unit arranged on a frame so as to be height - adjustable and at least one second treatment unit arranged on the frame so as to be height - adjustable . in order to reduce the components required for driving and controlling the treatment units the latter are coupled to a common drive motor via a traction mechanism drive for their mutual adjustment .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a rotary tool extends in the direction of an axis of rotation and includes a carrier having a coupling receptacle disposed at an end face , the carrier having a carrier cross section . the coupling receptacle is delimited in the entire region of the carrier cross section by an outer web having an end face forming a planar bearing area . the coupling receptacle is delimited by side walls which extend step - free from the bearing area to a bottom area and include a pair of opposing clamping segments extending in the circumferential direction and a pair of opposing torque segments arranged at an angle thereto . the tool also includes a cutting head exchangeably fastened to the carrier , the cutting head having a coupling pin disposed in the coupling receptacle . at least one of the pairs of segments is oriented inclined in relation to the axis of rotation .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a medical food and / or nutritional supplement for oral administration by mammals includes α - lipoic acid , linolenic acid complex , biotin , and coenzyme q - 10 . a preferred method of manufacturing the medical food or nutritional supplement is by separate microencapsulation of one or more of the components followed by encapsulation of the individual components , for oral administration . other methods of delivery include packaging in impermeable , disposable packets and mixing the formulations with food or a cold liquid .
0Human Necessities
a system for locating , segmenting , annotating and retrieving multimedia files , provides a database of metadata relating to multimedia files , a database manager , and a database client for accessing the data contained within the database . the database client , together with the metadata database and database manager provide a variety of different functionalities , namely a deep linking functionality , a segmentation functionality , a metadata annotation functionality , a retrieval functionality , and an access functionality . the user , through database client annotates the multimedia file or segment of multimedia file with metadata which is saved in the database . when the user desires to locate a multimedia file , the metadata is searched or browsed to locate the database entry associated with the multimedia file in question . the system further provides the ability for the user to load , open and start the playing of a multimedia file from a point intermediate to its start and end point , and without the user having to experience the portion between the start point and the intermediate point , break down larger files into shorter segments or individual frames or regions within frames without creating additional copies of the selected segments of the multimedia files of interest , thereby avoiding copyright issues from arising .
6Physics
a power tong is disclosed having a pipe gripping device including plural jaws activated by independent expansible chamber linear motors . an air - driven hydraulic pump , whose output pressure is limited by an adjustable relief valve , supplies fluid to the jaw motors . the jaw force can thus be closely controlled , independent of tongs torque .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an apparatus for the pulping of waste material is disclosed including a tank , an impeller , a slurry chamber , and a discharge pipe for removal of slurry from the chamber . a flow directing device is provided within the chamber for increasing the flow into the discharge pipe . the device is appropriately positioned and shaped so that it will deflect the slurry from its rotational flow in the chamber to the discharge pipe . if the impeller is positioned horizontally at the bottom of the tank , it is preferably positioned off - center so waste material will not directly impinge upon the cutting surfaces when added to the tank . if the impeller is vertically oriented , the tank may be mounted on shock absorbers or resilient legs to minimize vibration .
3Textiles; Paper
disclosed herein is a method for auto - depicting trends in object contours . at the heart of adtoc is a sifting process to determine a significant angular value via evaluating a plurality of angular values in a predefined range . adtoc is characterized in that a probe - ahead concept is applied to obtain a reference angular value along the current route , and then the probed angular value is used to modify the significant angular value in order to timely correct the subsequent trace direction , thus achieving more accurate trace result . contours with discontinuous segments caused by noise , obstacles , illumination , shading variations , etc . can also be auto - depicted without requiring a predefined auxiliary route .
6Physics
an apparatus and a method configured for the efficient delivery of a viscous material , such as bone cement , to a surgical site are described . a housing removably receives a large gauge syringe which is filled with the viscous material . the apparatus is a syringe - type assembly that uses at least one vibrating motor together with a plunger rod assembly . the method employs the continuous application of vibrational forces to the central barrel portion of the apparatus during the time that the viscous material is being delivered and / or applied in vivo . the vibration to the central barrel portion increases the tendency of the viscous material to flow thereby making delivery of such materials easier and more efficient .
0Human Necessities
a radially expandable intravascular medical device is disclosed . the device typically includes two members . the first member is an outer tube - shaped sheath which is radially expandable by being formed from elastic material or other means and having relatively low column strength . the second member is an inner portion extending throughout the outer tube . this inner portion includes a slit to allow it to expand radially as well . using the structure diagnostic , therapeutic , or other desired objects may be conveyed through the device yet still enable the device to have a smaller cross - sectional area throughout most of its length than the object conveyed therethrough .
0Human Necessities
a quick release hood for an electric scooter essentially comprised of a deck locking mechanism and a hood locking mechanism with the former adapted with a locking post and the latter provided with an insertion hole loaded with an resilient member ; the locking post being engaged into the insertion hole to remove or reassemble both mechanisms for maintenance or transportation purposes of the electric scooter without requiring any tool by taking advantage of the expansion of the resilient member .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
described is an automatic control system for land vehicles based on carrier phase differential gps . the system relies on cpgps to determine vehicle position and attitude very precisely . a system incorporates a technique to calculate and compensate for antenna motion due to vehicle roll and pitch . one aspect of the system utilizes an intelligent vehicle controller that recognizes and adapts to changing conditions , such as vehicle speed , implements towed by the vehicle , soil conditions , and disturbance level . the system provides the capability to control the vehicle on various paths , including straight lines and arbitrary curves . also described is a technique for initialization and vehicle control using only a single pseudolite .
6Physics
a workpiece support pedestal includes an insulating puck having a workpiece support surface , a conductive plate underlying the puck , the puck containing electrical utilities and thermal media channels , and an axially translatable coaxial rf path assembly underlying the conductive plate . the coaxial rf path assembly includes a center conductor , a grounded outer conductor and a tubular insulator separating the center and outer conductors , whereby the puck , plate and coaxial rf path assembly comprise a movable assembly whose axial movement is controlled by a lift servo . plural conduits extend axially through the center conductor and are coupled to the thermal media utilities . plural electrical conductors extend axially through the tubular insulator and are connected to the electrical utilities .
7Electricity
a process for manufacturing a multi - layer glass ceramic substrate which includes the steps of forming green sheets containing ceramic powders and glass powders as main ingredients , laminating the green sheets , and firing the laminated green sheets to form a multi - layer glass ceramic substrate , wherein at least one green sheet containing porous glass powders as a part of the glass powders , is provided to control the shrinkage of the green sheets and prevent cracks or delamination . the preferred process includes the steps of forming a single layer by i ) forming first green sheets containing ceramic powders , glass powders , hollow glass spheres and porous glass powders as main ingredients , ii ) forming an interconnection layer on each of the first green sheets , and iii ) laminating the first green sheets with the interconnection layer ; sandwiching the signal layer between upper and lower green sheets containing ceramic powders and glass powders as main ingredients ; and firing the sandwiched signal layer to form the multi - layer glass ceramic substrate .
7Electricity
a coated cutting tool comprises a substrate having an outer coating of refractory material with an interfacial layer intermediate the substrate and outer coating for enhancing the adherence of the layer of refractory material to the substrate . the interfacial layer is provided by reacting titanium halide with a layer of alpha - silicon nitride to form a smooth and uniform layer of titanium nitride . the cutting tool may also comprise the intermediate products of alpha - coated silicon nitride or the titanium nitride coated tool formed by reacting the alpha - silicon nitride coating .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a system for controlling traffic in a digital communication network to avoid data loss due to congestion utilizes both credit - based and rate - based traffic control approaches within a common framework , and adjusts the rate at which data is transmitted from a source in accordance with feedback in a form of credit values from a destination reflecting the ability of the network to transmit data and the destination to receive data . in one embodiment , the destination receives the information about network congestion , and , knowing its own capacity to receive more data , generates a credit in the form a numeric value which is fed back to the source so that the source adjusts its transmission rate to avoid data loss due to congestion in the network .
7Electricity
a system , apparatus and method for efficient utilization of available band - width on the system &# 39 ; s bus connection . the system includes a scheduler configured to receive a virtual schedule that provides at least one slot for sending a message over the communication bus . a module is configured to send a message over the communication bus .
7Electricity
a carriage body for a vehicle is described . it is possible to perform a displacement of a frame element with respect to the outlook through windows from each seat in a train coach . thus , the frame elements are fastened to the cover plates of the coach above and below the window via grooves in which there are provided connecting means sliding in the grooves . hereby the frame elements may be displaced longitudinally relative to the coach .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the subject matter described herein relates to a spin pump that includes a combination of a compressor and a vacuum pump on respective pistons extending from a common crankshaft in a rotating housing . related methods , apparatuses , systems , techniques and articles are also described .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a pogo welding apparatus especially for spot welding metal sheets at selected locations spaced away from their edges wherein the sheets are held in a temporary assembly with the selected locations engaged and separate programmable positioners move a primary electrode and a backup electrode sequentially against opposite sides of the selected locations to spot weld the sheets at the selected locations in sequence . various alternative programmable positioners , including robots of varying types , may be used to carry the electrodes .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an interactive computer system that identifies customers when the customer selects a display that appears on an affiliate site . the system connects the customer to the selected merchant site and to the clearinghouse site which frames the customer &# 39 ; s view . the frame lists other network sites that are selected by the clearinghouse site as of possible interest to the customer . sales revenue is generated for a merchant and commission revenue is generated for the referring affiliate based on purchases by an end user customer during the initial and subsequent visits to the clearinghouse site .
6Physics
a memory architecture design and strategy of the present invention uses memory devices that would normally be considered disadvantageous , but by accommodating the data input , output , and other peripheral controller services , overall performance in this mode is optimized . the surprising result is that even though the choice of memory is inappropriate for the task based on the precepts of the prior art , the overall memory system is effective . one example of a normally disadvantageous situation that is beneficial in connection with one or more embodiments of the present invention is bank switching in ddr - sdram , thereby achieving feasibility without resort to , for example , sram .
6Physics
an apparatus for use with a commercial grill to increase safety , efficiency , and organization . the apparatus includes a barrier extending upwardly from the cooking surface , and extending along the backsplash of the grill , the barrier having an accessory staging feature along a topmost portion , the topmost portion being at least eight inches above the cooking surface . the accessory staging feature can support one or more accessories . the invention may thereby increase usable grill surface area . the apparatus can also include an attachment assembly for attaching the barrier to a standard backsplash , or the barrier can be an integral extension of the backsplash . the invention substantially reduces the likelihood of ventilation / exhaust well fires . the invention makes cleaning the factory backsplash much easier , because the backsplash is substantially protected from splatter by the invention . the invention substantially protects the stainless steel or tile kitchen back wall from splatter , smoke , grease , and soot .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a gas reaction fuel cell may be provided with a solid polymer electrolyte membrane . porous gas diffusion electrodes are formed of carbon particles supporting a catalyst which is effective to enhance the gas reactions . the carbon particles define interstitial spaces exposing the catalyst on a large surface area of the carbon particles . a proton conducting material , such as a perfluorocarbon copolymer or ruthenium dioxide contacts the surface areas of the carbon particles adjacent the interstitial spaces . the proton conducting material enables protons produced by the gas reactions adjacent the supported catalyst to have a conductive path with the electrolyte membrane . the carbon particles provide a conductive path for electrons . a suitable electrode may be formed by dispersing a solution containing a proton conducting material over the surface of the electrode in a manner effective to coat carbon surfaces adjacent the interstitial spaces without impeding gas flow into the interstitial spaces .
7Electricity
this disclosure describes a method and apparatus for a visual display system in a vehicle simulator to compensate for distortion and to maximize illumination in a projected image substantially at the same time . where a spherical mirror is interposed between a curved rear - projection screen and a viewing position , certain distortions are developed which detract from realism . such distortions are compensated for by reflecting the image off a curve folding mirror positioned so that its major axis is substantially perpendicular to the major axis of the curved rear - projection screen . in accordance with the invention , when such compensation is achieved , the illumination of the projected image will be at substantially its brightest .
6Physics
a device can be applied to a lifting and / or transporting unit for the controlled support of loads by generating a vacuum in one or more suction pads . the device includes a vacuum gauge measuring the vacuum level in at least one of the suction pads and safely controlling movement of the device . a safety system prevents erroneous dropping of the suspended load . the suction pads for gripping the load can be mounted on a holding frame which can be changed and / or lengthened for accommodating various types of loads .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a target is shaped in the form of an animate object , preferably , simulating an animal . the target is formed from any suitable material which can receive a projectile impacting thereagainst . the target is provided with a torso opening in which is emplaced a graphic representation of the internal organs of the animal so simulated . the present target is particularly adapted for use in archery .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a dual flush water conservation toilet includes separate fill tanks in a toilet tank which pivot to deposit water into a plenum chamber in the toilet tank . the fill tanks are selectively pivoted to deposit different quantities of water for flushing .
4Fixed Constructions
a power plug having leakage current protection function is disclosed . the power plug includes a changeover mechanism for making and breaking electrical connection between the input and output side of the plug , and a control circuit for detecting a leakage current and a short circuit . a reset button and a test button are provided . when the reset button is pressed , a reset shaft operates the changeover mechanism to achieve electrical connection between the input and output sides . when there is a current leakage , a short circuit or other abnormal conditions at the output side of the plug , the control circuit generates a signal to operate the changeover mechanism to electrically disconnect the input and output sides . the test button can simulate a short circuit to electrically disconnect the input and output sides .
7Electricity
a self - timed data ordering method and circuit for multi - data rate memories orders a plurality of data words substantially simultaneously retrieved during successive read operations of a memory device . a data word ordering designator is stored from each of the successive read operations and managed in a first - in first - out manner . the data word ordering designator configures ordering circuitry for the desired ordering of the plurality of data words simultaneously retrieved . following the ordering of the plurality of data words , the properly ordered data words are latched in their desired order for subsequent delivery . once the properly ordered data words are latched , the ordering circuitry is reconfigured according to the next oldest data word ordering designator . the data word ordering designator retains the pipelined ordering of the corresponding read operations to the corresponding memory banks of the memory device .
6Physics
an optical module inspection circuit on an optical platform includes an optical module carrier for precisely aligning optical devices with optical interfaces of inspection equipment located at fixed positions in the optical module inspection circuit . the module includes an apparatus for conveyance along a top surface of the optical platform . the module may be conveyed automatically to predetermined positions on the optical platform to automate alignment and positioning of optical devices with respect to optical inspection stations in the optical test circuit .
6Physics
a collective payment and control system has a variety of self - service devices that dispense different types of goods . the system has a primary dispenser such as a self - service fuel pump and a secondary dispenser such as a self - service vending machine . a customer enters a charge card into one of the dispensers , usually the primary dispenser . once the card is validated , the primary dispenser together with secondary dispenser associated with the primary dispenser , are activated . products that are available to purchase from either the primary dispenser or the associated secondary dispensers are displayed to the customer at the primary and / or secondary dispenser . the customer then selects any of the displayed products either directly from the primary dispenser or from each of the primary and / or secondary dispensers . the cost for the selected products are then totaled by the primary dispenser and a single payment transaction is made , such as by a credit / debit charge . alternatively , the cost can be totaled by a separate controller interface . a timeout feature is provided , and the system also allows for remote inventory assessment and pricing . the inventory assessment or stocking request can be transmitted to a remotely - located central facility .
6Physics
the present invention relates to a technique for an elevator car to perform an emergency operation during a power failure , and in particular to a method for controlling a rescue operation of an elevator car which can rescue passengers by performing an emergency operation with an electromotive force of a permanent magnet - type synchronous motor during the power failure , in an elevator system employing the synchronous motor as a lifting motor . the method for controlling the rescue operation of the elevator car includes : a step for obtaining the electromotive force by rotating the synchronous motor due to the weight difference between the balance weight and the car during the power failure ; a step for charging the electromotive force in the condenser ; and a step for gradually increasing a rotation speed of the synchronous motor from a starting time thereof to a predetermined time for speed controlling matched with a charging voltage of the condenser at an initial stage of the power failure .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method for region analysis of a document image applied to region analysis system of a document image , the method includes the steps of : a ) analyzing a connected component though a reduced documentimage ; b ) classifying the connected component by generating a tree according to analysis result of the connected component ; c ) grouping text components from the classified connected component according to a spatial connection ; and d ) refining a text block by repeating segmentation and merge of the connected component after the grouping .
6Physics
methods and compositions for the prevention , therapy and / or treatment of several disease states . the methods comprise the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including krill extract and conjugated linoleic acid . in addition , the present invention provides new and improved therapeutic compositions including krill extracts and conjugated linoleic acid .
0Human Necessities
the invention describes a method and an arrangement for an arithmetic encoding and decoding of binary states and a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer - readable storage medium , which may in particular be used in digital data compression . to this end it is proposed to for example perform a table - aided binary arithmetic encoding and decoding using two or several tables .
7Electricity
a magnetic recording tape for data storage comprising a non - magnetic substrate having a front side and a backside , a magnetic layer formed over the front side of the substrate containing magnetic pigment particles , and a binder system therefor ; the magnetic particles typically have a coercivity of at least about 2000 oe . the substrate also has a backside coating layer formed over the backside surface of the substrate comprising at least one non - magnetic pigment and at least one binder therefor ; the pigment is present in a range of from about 49 % to about 55 %, and the backside coating exhibits compressibility .
6Physics
a device of protection against transient electrical overvoltages , including two voltage - limiting passive components , disconnectors sensitive to the state of these components and adapted to individually disconnect each end of life component therefrom , the components are joined in parallel between a first and a second terminal of the device , where the reference voltage of the first component is inferior to the reference voltage of the second component .
7Electricity
a device for highlighting text on a page includes a flat base member having an adhesive affixed to one of its sides for temporarily holding the base member against the page . a marker can then be used to highlight selected text by depositing a translucent ink on the base member as it is held against the page . also , the base member can be provided with a clear coating , on the side opposite the adhesive , that will act to dry the ink and retain a residue thereof over the selected text . after use , the device can be lifted and removed from the page without altering the page .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method , process and apparatus for automating software record creation are disclosed . in a preferred embodiment of the present invention , although not limited thereto , the present invention uses a unique email address as a proxy for and to correspond to a specific database table that in turn is associated with a specific user . in the context of an inventory system and this preferred embodiment the present invention enables an information object , such as a photograph , to be captured remotely and transmitted over a communications network to a proxy email address where it is automatically processed into an inventory record on the desired inventory list without the user needing to have any further interaction with the inventory system than the transmission of the object . additionally , in this preferred embodiment that utilizes email as the transportation method , inclusion filtering is employed to restrict data submission thereby preventing or greatly mitigating false record entries .
6Physics