DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE-BASED CONTENT DELIVERY

Media content is provided using thumbnail-based images and respective archives linked thereto. In accordance with one or more embodiments, access is provided to interactive single-page and multi-page thumbnail images, with each thumbnail image being linked to at least one of a plurality of media-content units in respective sets of the media-content units (e.g., to pages within respective articles each having one or more pages, with each page having predefined text and image data in a set layout). Archive data is identified and communicated for each media content unit, responsive to user input data indicating a selection of one of the thumbnail images, and based on availability of the archive data locally at a user device. 1. An apparatus comprising: providing a single-page thumbnail image for each media-content data group including a single image-based media content page to be displayed at a remote media access device, the single-page thumbnail image including image data that is based upon an image displayed on the single image-based media content page, and', 'providing a multi-page thumbnail image for each media-content data group including at least two image-based media content pages to be displayed at the remote media access device, the multi-page thumbnail image including image data that is based on an image displayed on at least two of the at least two image-based media content pages, the single-page and multi-page thumbnail images being of the same display size; and, 'a first circuit-based module configured and arranged to provide access to interactive thumbnail images, each thumbnail image being linked to at least one of a plurality of media-content data groups in respective sets of the media-content data groups, by'} identifying archive data designated to a media content data group for which the selected thumbnail image is provided, the identified archive data including at least one of images and text for each media content page in the data group,', ' ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXPLORING CONNECTIONS OF A POLYMORPHIC NOTE

An approach is provided for exploring connections of a polymorphic note. A polymorphic note manager receives a request to display one or more polymorphic notes connected to a selected polymorphic note. In response to the request, the polymorphic note manager determining the one or more connected polymorphic notes and causes, at least in part, actions that result in display of the selected polymorphic note, the one or more connected polymorphic notes, corresponding connections between the selected polymorphic note and the one or more connection polymorphic notes, or a combination thereof.

Media content device, system and method

Media content is provided using metric-apportioning. In accordance with one or more embodiments, remote-user interface circuits are authenticated and remote access is provided to different sets of media content via the interface. For each authenticated interface and a time-based period during which the interface accesses the media content, time-stamped usage data that characterizes use of the media content at the interface is communicated therewith. A usage metric characterizing usage of the media content is apportioned based upon the time-stamped usage data and stored weighting factor data for the media content.

Leukemia Treatment

A combination of a BCR-ABL inhibitor and a hedgehog pathway inhibitor for the treatment of leukemia.

DATA SYSTEM AND METHOD

A data system for providing data communication includes at least one user device and a configuration of nodal elements which is operable to communicate with the at least one user device. The data system is operable to communicate data therein in a format which includes data chunks which have been encrypted and obfuscated and are defined by one or more data maps. Moreover, the data system is susceptible to being configured for providing secure data communication and storage, simultaneously with providing a high degree of user privacy. The data system has potential widespread use in a wide spectrum of applications. 135-. (canceled)36. A non-transitory computer-readable medium for communicating data within a data system , wherein the data system includes at least one user device and a configuration of nodal elements operable to communicate with the at least one user device , wherein the computer-readable medium includes instructions stored thereon , that when executed on a processor cause one or more computers to perform the steps of: communicating data within the data system in a secure format which includes data chunks which have been encrypted and obfuscated and are defined by one or more data maps.3738-. (canceled)39. The non-transitory computer-readable medium as set forth in claim 36 , wherein the instructions stored thereon claim 36 , when executed on a processor claim 36 , cause one or more computers to perform the steps of: receiving power consumption data communicated in the secure format from electrical power consumption meters associated with the one or more user devices.4042-. (canceled)43. The non-transitory computer-readable medium as set forth in claim 36 , wherein the instructions stored thereon claim 36 , when executed on a processor claim 36 , cause one or more computers to perform the steps of:monitoring data flows occurring from the at least one user device in operation; anduncovering malware by detecting a discrepancy between size and/or temporal ...

Media content device, system and method

Access is provided for different types of media content provided by disparate publishers, and in formats corresponding to operating characteristics of respective user devices. As consistent with one or more example embodiments herein, media content access is filtered for users requesting access via different user devices, based upon characteristics of the device to which the access is provided, user subscription data and publisher-specific criteria. A user-specific storefront interface is generated for each of a multitude of users, based upon the filtering. Each storefront interface indicates media content that can be displayed at the device to which access is requested, and identifies media content to which the user does and does not have subscription access. The user-specific storefront interfaces are presented at respective user devices, and media content is delivered to each device in response to selections made via the user-specific storefront interfaces.

Method of creating a data chain in a data structure that can be cryptographically proven to contain valid data

This application is for a method of creating a data chain on a network that is cryptographically validated in order to overcome problems with the prior art. It works by first creating a data chain that contains no elements 202, then validating the data chain by the nodes in the network before accepting it 204. It then verifies a size of a close, or secure, group to add to the data chain 206. It then adds a block of data to the data chain 208 and ensures that new elements, or links, are injected into the chain that represent the current close, or secure, group of data elements 210. It then validates a majority of pre-existing nodes in the network 216 and validates a signature of the data chain using the data chain of previously signed elements 218. It can also remove old copies of entries from the data chain only if a chained consensus would not be broken, otherwise it marks it as deleted.

Distributed file system

CONTENT GENERATION WITH ANALYTICS

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to methods and apparatuses involving the presentation of media content as follows. Different types of media content data having disparate formats and corresponding to respective sets of media content received from disparate content providers, are reformatted into media content data in a common format type. Analytics data providing information characterizing a plurality of users is accessed and utilized in restructuring portions of the media content data in the common format type into renditions having an article-oriented structure defined by the common format type. In various implementations, device-indeterminate ID linking data is generated, which links respective portions of each rendition with corresponding portions of the media content data from which the respective portions were generated. 1. A method comprising:formatting different types of media content data having disparate formats and corresponding to respective sets of media content received from disparate content providers, into media content data in a common format type;accessing analytics data for a plurality of users, the analytics data providing information characterizing the users;restructuring portions of the media content data in the common format type into renditions having an article-oriented structure defined by the common format type, based on the analytics data;for each rendition, generating respective reformatted assets, each reformatted asset being specific to one of a plurality of disparate types of devices, based upon characteristics of the disparate device types; andgenerating device-indeterminate ID linking data that links respective portions of each rendition with portions of the media content data having disparate formats.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the sets of media content include electronic magazine issues from different electronic magazine publishers, andfurther ...

Content management for packet-communicating devices

Media content associated with a playlist is provided for remote access over a packet-based network. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a host server provides access to a user-defined playlist depicting media content available from user's media content source (e.g., at a registered user's PC). User-defined playlists and associated media content are managed to facilitate access to media in accordance with characteristics of the media content and/or playlist such as format and bitrate, and as may be related to an intended playback use of the playlist. Media content for the playlists is stored in a network storage device for remote access, with the storage managed to facilitate remote access in appropriate formats, with selective cross-referencing among playlists for different playlist types, content format and content bandwidth.

Data transaction system and method

A data transaction system and method includes computing nodes 30,40,50 and a network 20, such as a P2P network, where one or more of the nodes are categorized into trusted or untrusted nodes according to a trust verification arrangement. The system further includes a voting arrangement that receives votes from the trusted nodes to compute a consensus for verifying transaction events. Thus there is provided a data transaction system that can combine an asynchronous consensus/node ordering mechanism that functions within a public/non-permissioned network where network members are temporally dynamically changing. The system may also store data by dividing data into chunks that are then encrypted and/or obfuscated, with the chunks then stored in relation to at least one data map. The transaction may be a currency value, or cryptocurrency.

CONTENT GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION WITH USER-DIRECTED RESTRUCTURING

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, media content from disparate content providers is restructured into one or more renditions having an article-oriented structure. Linking data is generated to link respective portions of each rendition with media content in the respective sets of media content. Users are allowed to access information characterizing the renditions in the article-oriented structure, and user inputs pertaining to the information characterizing the media content sets is collected. Portions of each rendition are transmitted to remote users based on the user inputs, authorization data, linking data and characteristics of the remote users' access. 1. A method comprising:formatting different types of media content data having disparate formats and corresponding to respective sets of media content received from disparate content providers, into media content data in a common format type;restructuring portions of the media content data in the common format type into restructured renditions having an article-oriented structure defined by the common format type;for each rendition, generating respective reformatted assets, each reformatted asset being specific to one of a plurality of disparate types of devices, based upon characteristics of the disparate device types;generating device-indeterminate ID linking data that links respective portions of each rendition with portions of the media content data having disparate formats;for each of a plurality of users, providing access to information characterizing the renditions in the article-oriented structure, and collecting user inputs pertaining to the information characterizing the renditions; and the collected user inputs,', 'media content access authorization data for the user,', 'the device-indeterminate ID linking data, and', 'characteristics of the remote user interface circuit via which the user accesses the media content., 'transmitting respective portions of the restructured ...

Color-converting photoluminescent film

An improved color-converting photoluminescent film that provides visible light emission in the red to green portion of the visible spectrum when excited by blue light. The color-converted photoluminescent film of the invention is patternable and has improved luminous efficiency and stability and is suitable for use in electroluminescent displays. The film comprises a mixture of a clear UV curable resin and photo-initiator which does not absorb blue light; and fluorescent pigment particles, wherein a molecular additive is optionally provided in to either or both of the pigment particles and curable resin. The mixture is screen printed onto a substrate to form a film and UV cured.

Device and method for reducing interference with adjacent satellites using a mechanically gimbaled asymmetrical-aperture antenna

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for two-way satellite communication and an asymmetric-aperture antenna for two-way satellite communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beam pattern for an asymmetric-aperture antenna is offset in a narrow beamwidth direction, and the offset beam pattern is directed by a mechanical gimbal, with the beam pattern offset made to reduce interference with an adjacent satellite. In additional embodiments, operational areas near the equator are identified for a given offset beam pattern, or a beam pattern offset may be adjusted over time to compensate for movement of the asymmetric-aperture antenna when attached to an airplane, boat, or other mobile vehicle.

Transmit frequency precorrection for satellite terminals

A method for determining a frequency correction and a symbol rate correction for transmissions from a user terminal in a satellite communications system comprises determining a frequency of a signal received at the user terminal, and determining a symbol rate of the signal received at the user terminal. The method also comprises computing an error associated with an oscillator at an outdoor unit of the user terminal, and computing an error associated with an oscillator at an indoor unit of the user terminal. The method also comprises computing a transmit frequency correction for the user terminal based on the error of the oscillator at the outdoor unit and the error of the oscillator at the indoor unit, and computing a transmit symbol rate correction for the user terminal based on the error of the oscillator at the indoor unit.

Multi-source content generation

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, specific electronic magazines are generated based on user interests as follows. Respective sets of media content data, associated with disparate electronic magazines provided by disparate publishers, are accessed and formatted into a common computer data format type. The formatted sets of media content data are broken into subsets and stored. Remote access to the respective subsets of media content data is provided to a user at a remote interface circuit based on authorization data specifying disparate electronic magazines that the user is authorized to access. This user access is tracked and a specific electronic magazine is generated for the user by combining disparate ones of the subsets of media content data based on both the tracked access and the user's authorization data.

Communication system and method

There is provided a system, including a network that is defined by its novel approach to privacy, security and freedom for its users, namely privacy by allowing access anonymously, security by encrypting and obfuscating resources and freedom by allowing users to anonymously and irrefutably be seen as genuine individuals on the network and to communicate with other users with total security and to securely access resources that are both their own and those that are shared by others with them. Functional mechanisms that the system are able to restore open communications and worry-free access in a manner that is very difficult to infect with viruses or cripple through denial of service attacks and spam messaging; moreover, it will provide a foundation where vendor lock-in need not be an issue.

Apparatus and method of creating a data chain in a data structure that can be cryptographically proven to contain valid data

An apparatus is adapted for implementing a method of creating a data chain, which can be cryptographically proven to contain valid data. The method includes creating a data chain with no elements, validating the data chain for nodes before accepting the data chain, verifying the size of close group to add the data chain, adding a data block to the data chain, removing old copies of entries from the data chain only if a chained consensus would not be broken, else maintaining the entry and marking it as deleted, validating a majority of pre-existing nodes and validating a signature of the data chain via the data chain of signed elements. The apparatus is operable to support a data communication system and provides a technical effect of making a data processing system robust against data corruption, data loss, failure in data communication synchronization and similar practical operational issues.

Device classification for media delivery

Media content is provided for remote playback over a packet-based network. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a host server authenticates remote users and further processes media content requests from authenticated remote users by directing or otherwise facilitating the delivery of requested media content from a user's media content source to a remote playback device. The remote playback device is classified and the media content is selectively configured at one or both of the media content source and the host server in accordance with the classification, prior to delivery to the remote playback device. Communications among the host server, remote playback device and media content source are over the packet-based network.

Network-distributed data routing

Data transfer over an network is effected in a manner that facilitates the use of available communications channels and makes possible enhanced data routing control and monitoring. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, data is transferred over a network having a plurality of communication links. A home (e.g., data source) node coupled to the network supplies data for transfer on the network. A network-distributed application routing controller is implemented at a host server and at the home node, and is configured for controlling the home node for passing data on the network. A data request from a remote network access appliance, such as a laptop or mobile telephone, is received at the host server. In response to the request, the host server implements the network-distributed application routing controller to transfer data from a home node to the remote network access appliance.

MEDIA CONTENT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Media content is provided using metric-apportioning. In accordance with one or more embodiments, remote-user interface circuits are authenticated and remote access is provided to different sets of media content via the interface. For each authenticated interface and a time-based period during which the interface accesses the media content, time-stamped usage data that characterizes use of the media content at the interface is communicated therewith. A usage metric characterizing usage of the media content is apportioned based upon the time-stamped usage data and stored weighting factor data for the media content. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first circuit-based module configured and arranged to non-linearly communicate a plurality of different sets of media content to a plurality of remote-user interface circuits based upon user-interaction with the first circuit-based module via the respective remote-user interface circuits; and characterizing time periods during which remote users accessed different sets of the media content via the remote-user interface circuits, and', 'for each of the remote users, apportion a usage metric characterizing usage of the respective sets of media content based upon the characterized time periods, and based on a plurality of different sets of weighting factor data, each set of weighting factor data being associated with a set of the accessed media content., 'a second circuit-based module configured and arranged with the first circuit-based module to access time-stamped usage data indicating non-linear access to media content at each remote-user interface circuit, and configured and arranged to use the time-stamped usage data by2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the time-stamped usage data characterizes time periods during which the remote users non-linearly access portions of periodical-based media content at the remote-user interface circuits claim 1 , by providing time-based data indicative of time periods during which each user ...

Content generation and restructuring with provider access

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, portions of media content data corresponding to respective sets of media content received from disparate content providers are restructured into renditions having an article-oriented structure. Device-indeterminate ID linking data is generated to link respective portions of each rendition with media content in the respective sets of media content. For each content provider, access is provided to portions of the restructured renditions bearing the content provider's content, based on the device-indeterminate ID linking data (e.g., providing verification of resulting content layout). Access is also provided to tracked subscriber access to ones of the restructured renditions bearing the content provider's content.

Content routing with rights management

The transfer of protected content from a content source to a remote packet-based device is effected. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a network-based server implements a routing application at a user's content or content source to respond to content requests from remote packet-based devices to facilitate the transfer of protected content. The content is transferred in accordance with applicable rights associated with the content. In some instances, the content is transferred in a protected format; in other instances, the content is transferred in a re-protected format; and in other instances, the content is not transferred as requested, where rights associated with the content prohibit or otherwise restrict the transfer.

Quasisynchronous reservation requests

Methods and apparatuses are presented for communicating using a shared communication medium. A request is sent in a request signal space where the request represents a code sequence that is a member of a set of code sequences. Each member is characterized by an autocorrelation function that has a peak centered at zero time offset. Each member is further characterized by a cross correlation function. The cross correlation function has a low correlation window having a width and surrounding a zero time offset. An assignment is received that assigns the request to a transmission opportunity in a scheduled transmission signal space. The assignment is made in response to detecting the code sequence from receiving multiple requests having relative timing offsets less than the width of the low correlation window. A data transmission is sent using the assigned transmission opportunity in the scheduled transmission signal space.

TRANSMIT FREQUENCY PRECORRECTION FOR SATELLITE TERMINALS

A method for determining a frequency correction and a symbol rate correction for transmissions from a user terminal in a satellite communications system comprises determining a frequency of a signal received at the user terminal, and determining a symbol rate of the signal received at the user terminal. The method also comprises computing an error associated with an oscillator at an outdoor unit of the user terminal, and computing an error associated with an oscillator at an indoor unit of the user terminal. The method also comprises computing a transmit frequency correction for the user terminal based on the error of the oscillator at the outdoor unit and the error of the oscillator at the indoor unit, and computing a transmit symbol rate correction for the user terminal based on the error of the oscillator at the indoor unit.

CONTENT RENDITION GENERATION AND CONTROL

Various aspects of the disclosure are directed to content rendition generation. Sets of disparately-formatted media content are reformatted into corresponding renditions of media content having a common format. The common format includes device-indeterminate ID linking data that links respective portions (e.g., assets or a structural component including the assets) of each rendition with the common format to corresponding portions of the disparately-formatted media content. For each rendition, reformatted assets are generated in which each reformatted is specific to one of a plurality of disparate types of devices, based upon characteristics of the disparate device types. Access to the portions of disparately-formatted media content and/or the assets within the portions of disparately-formatted media content is tracked, based on the linking data.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A POLYMORPHIC NOTE

An approach is provided for generating a polymorphic note. A polymorphic note manager receives a request, from a device, to generate a polymorphic note, wherein the polymorphic note includes information of a plurality of application types that is developed over a period of time. The polymorphic note manager then generates the polymorphic note in response to the request and stores the polymorphic note for access by the device.

QUASISYNCHRONOUS RESERVATION REQUESTS

Methods and apparatuses are presented for communicating using a shared communication medium. A request is sent in a request signal space where the request represents a code sequence that is a member of a set of code sequences. Each member is characterized by an autocorrelation function that has a peak centered at zero time offset. Each member is further characterized by a cross correlation function. The cross correlation function has a low correlation window having a width and surrounding a zero time offset. An assignment is received that assigns the request to a transmission opportunity in a scheduled transmission signal space. The assignment is made in response to detecting the code sequence from receiving multiple requests having relative timing offsets less than the width of the low correlation window. A data transmission is sent using the assigned transmission opportunity in the scheduled transmission signal space.

Distributed file systems

A method of providing a distributed file system allowing the storage of data comprising a plurality of directories and files arranged in a hierarchical structure on a key addressable storage system, the storage system being accessible by a plurality of users, the method comprising the steps of: storing data of a child directory on the storage system and creating a datamap which provides the at least one location of the stored data; assigning an identifier to the child directory and to a parent directory for the child directory; encrypting the datamap using both the child directory identifier and the parent directory identifier; and storing the encrypted datamap on the storage system using at least part of the child directory identifier as the key.

Rule-based caching for packet-based data transfer

Data transfer to a remote packet-communicating device over a network is effected using a network-based cache to selectively store data. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a network-based server facilitates selective, rule-based storage of a registered user's data in a network-based cache. The registered user's data is available via the user's data source coupled to a packet-based network (e.g., via a user's home or business computer coupled to the Internet). The server controls remote access to data stored in the cache as well as data accessible via the registered user's data source. For instance, when a request for data transfer is received from a remote packet-communicating device, the network-based server authenticates the request and, for authenticated requests, facilitates a transfer of the requested data from one or both of a registered user's data source and the cache.

Rule-based caching for packet-based data transfer

Data transfer to a remote packet-communicating device over a network is effected using a network-based cache to selectively store data. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a network-based server facilitates selective, rule-based storage of a registered user's data in a network-based cache. The registered user's data is available via the user's data source coupled to a packet-based network (e.g., via a user's home or business computer coupled to the Internet). The server controls remote access to data stored in the cache as well as data accessible via the registered user's data source. For instance, when a request for data transfer is received from a remote packet-communicating device, the network-based server authenticates the request and, for authenticated requests, facilitates a transfer of the requested data from one or both of a registered user's data source and the cache.

File system authentication

The present invention relates to file system authentication and, in particular, authentication of users for accessing files stored on a serverless distributed or peer-to-peer file system. Its objective is to preserve the anonymity of the users and to provide secure and private storage of data for users on a serverless distributed file system. It provides a method of authenticating access to a distributed file system comprising the steps of; receiving a user identifier; retrieving an encrypted validation record identified by the user identifier; decrypting the encrypted validation record so as to provide decrypted information; and authenticating access to data in the distributed file system using the decrypted information.

Interference resistant satellite link power control using downlink beacon

A method for determining EIRP of user terminals in a satellite communication system comprises obtaining a frequency gain of a gateway at one or more frequencies, obtaining a path gain of the gateway for one or more signal paths, and obtaining a satellite beacon signal power at a receiver of the gateway. The method also comprises determining a target signal power at the gateway for one or more frequency channels, where the target signal power based at least in part on the frequency gain, the path gain, and the satellite beacon signal power. The method also comprises obtaining a message signal power at the gateway of a message from a user terminal, and determining the EIRP of the user terminal based at least in part on a difference between the target signal power and the message signal power.

MEDIA CONTENT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Media content is provided using metric-apportioning. In accordance with one or more embodiments, remote-user interface circuits are authenticated and remote access is provided to different sets of media content via the interface. For each authenticated interface and a time-based period during which the interface accesses the media content, time-stamped usage data that characterizes use of the media content at the interface is communicated therewith. A usage metric characterizing usage of the media content is apportioned based upon the time-stamped usage data and stored weighting factor data for the media content. 1. An apparatus comprising: authenticate remote-user interface circuits by processing authentication criteria communicated from the remote-user interface circuits with stored authentication data, and', 'for each authenticated remote-user interface circuit, provide remote access to a plurality of different sets of media content via the remote-user interface circuit based upon stored media content authorization data associated with the remote-user interface circuit; and, 'a first circuit-based module configured and arranged to'} communicate with the remote-user interface circuit to receive time-stamped usage data that characterizes use of the media content at the remote-user interface circuit, and', 'apportion a usage metric characterizing usage of the respective sets of media content based upon stored weighting factor data for each set of media content and the time-stamped usage data., 'a second circuit-based module configured and arranged to, for each authenticated remote-user interface circuit and a time-based period during which the remote-user interface circuit accesses the different sets of media content,'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second circuit-based module is configured and arranged to apportion the usage metric for each authenticated remote-user interface circuit by executing an algorithm to claim 1 , using the weighting factor data ...

Content generation with analytics

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to methods and apparatuses involving the presentation of media content as follows. Different types of media content data having disparate formats and corresponding to respective sets of media content received from disparate content providers, are reformatted into media content data in a common format type. Analytics data providing information characterizing a plurality of users is accessed and utilized in restructuring portions of the media content data in the common format type into renditions having an article-oriented structure defined by the common format type. In various implementations, device-indeterminate ID linking data is generated, which links respective portions of each rendition with corresponding portions of the media content data from which the respective portions were generated.

Managed authentication on a distributed network

An authoritative computer network (10) comprising: at least one manager user (12); a plurality of subordinate users (14); and access control means adapted to allow the manager user to control access of one or more subordinate users to the authoritative computer network, wherein the authoritative computer network is provided as an overlay network on or within a distributed network (100).

Data communication with remote network node

Data transfer between remote and base locations over a network is effected. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a data router controls the routing of data between base and remote network appliances as a function of metadata describing the data and capabilities of the remote network appliance.

Media content device, system and method

Media content is provided using metric-apportioning. In accordance with one or more embodiments, remote-user interface circuits are authenticated and remote access is provided to different sets of media content via the interface. For each authenticated interface and a time-based period during which the interface accesses the media content, time-stamped usage data that characterizes use of the media content at the interface is communicated therewith. A usage metric characterizing usage of the media content is apportioned based upon the time-stamped usage data and stored weighting factor data for the media content.

Remote access to shared media

Remote media access is facilitated. According to an example embodiment, remote-user media access is facilitated using media provided by a subscriber media source, over a packet-based network. This access is facilitated in an environment involving subscriber users that provide media for transfer over a packet-based network to a remote device. A host server receives a request for access to media content provided by a subscriber. The request is authorized as a function of authorization criteria. In response to the request being authorized, a media source associated with the subscriber is controlled to provide requested media for access at a remote device. A media player is displayed at the remote device, and the media is provided for access via the media player.

DISTRIBUTED NETWORK SYSTEM

A method of storing data from a first node on a peer-to-peer network. The method includes creating a public and private key pair for a data item. The method also includes determining a hash value for the public key and assigning the hash value as a user identifier for the user of the node. The method also includes storing the public key within a distributed hash table of the peer-to-peer network. The user identifier corresponds to the key for the public key within the distributed hash table. 1. A computer-implemented method of storing data of a first node on a peer-to-peer communications network in a protected form , the method comprising steps of:obfuscating the first node data by splitting the first node data into a plurality of data chunks;generating the protected form of the first node data by swapping data between the data chunks and encrypting the data chunks by applying an encryption algorithm;storing the protected form of the first node data on the peer-to-peer communications network;creating a public and private key pair from the first node data; andassigning a hash value for the public key as an identifier for the user of the node.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising establishing a hash value for the first node data claim 1 , and determining claim 1 , from the established hash value claim 1 , at least one of data chunk size and data chunk number.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein applying the encryption algorithm further comprises applying a symmetric encryption algorithm.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein swapping data between the data chunks further comprises using an XOR operation.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method comprises determining a hash value for each data chunk claim 1 , and thereafter renaming each data chunk using the determined hash value of that data chunk.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein encrypting the data chunks further comprises employing a known portion of data ...

MULTI-SOURCE CONTENT GENERATION

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, specific electronic magazines are generated based on user interests as follows. Respective sets of media content data, associated with disparate electronic magazines provided by disparate publishers, are accessed and formatted into a common computer data format type. The formatted sets of media content data are broken into subsets and stored. Remote access to the respective subsets of media content data is provided to a user at a remote interface circuit based on authorization data specifying disparate electronic magazines that the user is authorized to access. This user access is tracked and a specific electronic magazine is generated for the user by combining disparate ones of the subsets of media content data based on both the tracked access and the user's authorization data. 1. A method for generating a specific electronic magazine based on user interests , the method comprising:accessing respective sets of media content data associated with disparate electronic magazines provided by disparate publishers, and formatting the accessed sets into a common computer data format type;breaking each of the formatted sets of media content data into subsets of the media content data, and storing the subsets of media content data;providing remote access to the respective subsets of media content data to a plurality of users at respective remote interface circuits based on, for each of the users, authorization data specifying ones of the disparate electronic magazines that the user is authorized to access;tracking access to the subsets by the plurality of users; andgenerating a specific electronic magazine for each of the plurality of users by, for each user, combining disparate ones of the subsets of media content data based on both the tracked access and the authorization data for the user.2. The method of claim 1 , whereinstoring the subsets of media content data includes associating each subset of media ...

Content generation with restructuring

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, respective sets of media content data, having disparate formats, are received from disparate content providers. The content is reformatted into a common format type and restructured into renditions having an article-oriented structure. Reformatted assets are generated for each rendition based upon characteristics of devices by which the renditions are to be accessed. Device-indeterminate ID linking data is generated for linking portions of each rendition with the media content data received from the content providers.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

There is provided a system, including a network that is defined by its novel approach to privacy, security and freedom for its users, namely privacy by allowing access anonymously, security by encrypting and obfuscating resources and freedom by allowing users to anonymously and irrefutably be seen as genuine individuals on the network and to communicate with other users with total security and to securely access resources that are both their own and those that are shared by others with them. Functional mechanisms that the system are able to restore open communications and worry-free access in a manner that is very difficult to infect with viruses or cripple through denial of service attacks and spam messaging; moreover, it will provide a foundation where vendor lock-in need not be an issue. 1. A method of protecting data , comprising:providing a system including a plurality of users, a plurality of data storage nodes and a data communication network linking the plurality of users to the plurality of data storage nodes; andstoring user data by:(i) dividing the user data into a plurality of data chunks; and(ii) swapping data between the data chunks to encrypt and/or obfuscate the data chunks;(iii) storing the one or more encrypted and/or obfuscated data chunks at the plurality of data storage nodes; and(iv) recording, in at least one data map stored in encrypted form at one or more locations in the plurality of data storage nodes, locations of the plurality of data storage nodes at which the one or more encrypted and/or obfuscated data chunks are stored.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising generating encrypted and obfuscated data chunks by encrypting the data chunks claim 1 , followed by obfuscating the data chunks using a modulo division function and/or an XOR function.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:with the data storage nodes, maintaining multiple copies of the encrypted and/or obfuscated data chunks at locations where ...

Content generation and transmission with user-directed restructuring

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, media content from disparate content providers is restructured into one or more renditions having an article-oriented structure. Linking data is generated to link respective portions of each rendition with media content in the respective sets of media content. Users are allowed to access information characterizing the renditions in the article-oriented structure, and user inputs pertaining to the information characterizing the media content sets is collected. Portions of each rendition are transmitted to remote users based on the user inputs, authorization data, linking data and characteristics of the remote users' access.

MANAGED AUTHENTICATION ON A DISTRIBUTED NETWORK

An authoritative computer network ( 10 ) comprising: at least one manager user ( 12 ); a plurality of subordinate users ( 14 ); and access control means adapted to allow the manager user to control access of one or more subordinate users to the authoritative computer network, wherein the authoritative computer network is provided as an overlay network on or within a distributed network ( 100 ).

DATA DISTRIBUTION OVER NODAL ELEMENTS

A data communication system to provide secure data communication. The data communication system comprises an arrangement of elements coupled via communication links, wherein the elements comprise one or more user devices, one or more nodal elements or one or more servers, and/or one or more routers. The data communication system is operable to communicate data therein in a format which comprises data chunks which have been encrypted and obfuscated and are defined by one or more data maps, wherein the data communication system is configured to categorize the elements into one or more trusted elements and one or more untrusted elements, to receive votes from the one or more trusted elements to compute a consensus for verifying one or more transaction events. Optionally, the data communication system uses the received votes from the one or more trusted elements to compute a consensus for verifying a reliability of one or more elements of the public/non-permissioned network of the data communication system, wherein the consensus from the one or more trusted elements is used to disconnect selectively one or more unreliable elements from the data communication system. 1. A data communication system comprising an arrangement of one or more user devices , one or more nodal elements or one or more servers , and/or one or more routers coupled via communication links , the data communication system being configured to:communicate data in a format having encrypted and obfuscated data chunks defined by one or more data maps;categorize the one or more user devices, one or more nodal elements or one or more servers, and/or one or more routers into one or more trusted elements and one or more untrusted elements with a trust verification arrangement configured to determine whether a given element is a trusted element or an untrusted element; andwith votes received from the one or more trusted elements, verify one or more transaction events from a consensus computed from asynchronous ...

Device, system and method for image-based content delivery

Media content is provided using thumbnail-based images and respective archives linked thereto. In accordance with one or more embodiments, access is provided to interactive single-page and multi-page thumbnail images, with each thumbnail image being linked to at least one of a plurality of media-content units in respective sets of the media-content units (e.g., to pages within respective articles each having one or more pages, with each page having predefined text and image data in a set layout). Archive data is identified and communicated for each media content unit, responsive to user input data indicating a selection of one of the thumbnail images, and based on availability of the archive data locally at a user device.

Data routing and management with routing path selectivity

Data transfer over a network is effected in a manner that facilitates the use of available communications channels and makes possible enhanced data routing control and monitoring. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, data is routed to a remote (e.g., mobile) user device over a packet-communicating network having a plurality of communication links. When the transfer of data to the remote use device is requested or otherwise initiated, a host server selects one of the plurality of communications links available for transferring the data to the remote user device. The host server then uses routing functions (e.g., software) at a registered data source to access and transfer data from the registered data source to the remote user device.

Method and apparatus for providing soft reminders

An approach is provided for presenting soft reminders (e.g., reminders for notes with no triggering criteria). A reminder manager receives an input, from a user, for specifying a note. The note is not associated with triggering criteria. In response to the request, the reminder manager retrieves contextual information from a device associated with the user, and causes, at least in part, presentation of a reminder of the note based, at least in part, on the contextual information.

Token-based remote data access

Data transfer between remote and home locations over a network is effected using an electronic token to facilitate access to the data. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a network-based server facilitates the generation of a token specifying conditions upon which data access to a registered user's data can be made. When a request for data transfer is received in connection with a token, information in the token is used together with the request to selectively authenticate and serve the request.

Media content device, system and method

Media content is provided using metric-apportioning. In accordance with one or more embodiments, remote-user interface circuits are authenticated and remote access is provided to different sets of media content via the interface. For each authenticated interface and a time-based period during which the interface accesses the media content, time-stamped usage data that characterizes use of the media content at the interface is communicated therewith. A usage metric characterizing usage of the media content is apportioned based upon the time-stamped usage data and stored weighting factor data for the media content.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING POLYMORPHIC NOTES IN A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

An approach is provided for presenting polymorphic notes in a graphical user interface. A polymorphic note manager receives a request to display a plurality of polymorphic notes on a graphical user interface of a device. In response to the request, the polymorphic note manager determines an order of the plurality of polymorphic notes according to either an associated date or, if there is no associated date, a creation date corresponding to each of the plurality of polymorphic notes. The polymorphic note manager then causes, at least in part, actions that result in display of the plurality of polymorphic notes in the graphical user interface according to the determined order ...

INTERFERENCE RESISTANT SATELLITE LINK POWER CONTROL USING DOWNLINK BEACON

A method for determining EIRP of user terminals in a satellite communication system comprises obtaining a frequency gain of a gateway at one or more frequencies, obtaining a path gain of the gateway for one or more signal paths, and obtaining a satellite beacon signal power at a receiver of the gateway. The method also comprises determining a target signal power at the gateway for one or more frequency channels, where the target signal power based at least in part on the frequency gain, the path gain, and the satellite beacon signal power. The method also comprises obtaining a message signal power at the gateway of a message from a user terminal, and determining the EIRP of the user terminal based at least in part on a difference between the target signal power and the message signal power.

Methods and Compositions for Treating Luekemia

A combination of a BCR-ABL inhibitor and a hedgehog pathway inhibitor for the treatment of leukemia.

Content generation with restructuring

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, respective sets of media content data, having disparate formats, are received from disparate content providers. The content is reformatted into a common format type and restructured into renditions having an article-oriented structure. Reformatted assets are generated for each rendition based upon characteristics of devices by which the renditions are to be accessed. Device-indeterminate ID linking data is generated for linking portions of each rendition with the media content data received from the content providers.

Remote access to shared media

Remote media access is facilitated. According to an example embodiment, remote-user media access is facilitated using media provided by a subscriber media source, over a packet-based network. This access is facilitated in an environment involving subscriber users that provide media for transfer over a packet-based network to a remote device. A host server receives a request for access to media content provided by a subscriber. The request is authorized as a function of authorization criteria. In response to the request being authorized, a media source associated with the subscriber is controlled to provide requested media for access at a remote device. A media player is displayed at the remote device, and the media is provided for access via the media player.

Communications multiplexing with packet-communication networks

A communication link is established with a packet-communications device. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a network connection is established between the packet-communications and a server to pass data such as requests and responses, as well as files, media, streaming and other data. The network connection is a tunneled connection, facilitating the communication of data using a particular protocol that may be different from or otherwise incompatible with the data being communicated. The tunnel is divided into two or more logical communications channels, facilitating the multiplexing of data (e.g., request/response pairs) onto a single physical network connection.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LUEKEMIA

A combination of a BCR-ABL inhibitor and a hedgehog pathway inhibitor for the treatment of leukemia. 2. The combination of claim 1 , wherein said first agent is 2-methyl-4′-trifluoromethoxy-biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid [6-(cis-2 claim 1 ,6-dimethyl-morpholin-4-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]-amide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.3. The combination of claim 1 , wherein said first agent is 2-[(R)-4-(6-benzyl-4 claim 1 ,5-dimethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-2-methyl-3 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,5 claim 1 ,6-tetrahydro-2H-[1 claim 1 ,2]bipyrazinyl-5′-yl]-propan-2-ol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.4. The combination of claim 1 , wherein said second agent is an ABL inhibitor claim 1 , an ABL/Scr inhibitor claim 1 , an Aurora kinase inhibitor claim 1 , or a non-ATP competitive inhibitor of BCR-ABL.5. The combination of claim 1 , wherein said second agent is selected from the group consisting of nilotinib (AMN107) claim 1 , imatinib (STI571) claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,6 claim 1 ,9-trisubstituted purine analogs (e.g. claim 1 , AP23464) claim 1 , AZD-0530 claim 1 , bosutinib (SKI-606) claim 1 , CPG070603 claim 1 , pyrido[2 claim 1 ,3-d]pyrimidine compounds (e.g. claim 1 , dasatinib (BMS-354825)) claim 1 , PD166326 claim 1 , PD173955 claim 1 , PD180970) claim 1 , ON012380 claim 1 , 3-substituted benzamide derivatives (e.g. claim 1 , INNO-406) claim 1 , MK-0457 (VX-680) claim 1 , PHA-739358 claim 1 , retaspimycin hydrochloride (IPI-504) and GNF-2.6. The combination of claim 5 , wherein the second agent is nilotinib.7. The combination of claim 6 , wherein the first agent is 2-methyl-4′-trifluoromethoxy-biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid [6-(cis-2 claim 6 ,6-dimethyl-morpholin-4-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]-amide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.8. The combination of claim 6 , wherein the first agent is 2-[(R)-4-(6-benzyl-4 claim 6 ,5-dimethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-2-methyl-3 claim 6 ,4 claim 6 ,5 claim 6 ,6-tetrahydro-2H-[1 claim 6 ,2′]bipyrazinyl-5′-yl]-propan-2-ol or a pharmaceutically acceptable ...

DISTRIBUTED FILE SYSTEMS

A method of providing a distributed file system allowing the storage of data comprising a plurality of directories and files arranged in a hierarchical structure on a key addressable storage system, the storage system being accessible by a plurality of users, the method comprising the steps of: storing data of a child directory on the storage system and creating a datamap which provides the at least one location of the stored data; assigning an identifier to the child directory and to a parent directory for the child directory; encrypting the datamap using both the child directory identifier and the parent directory identifier; and storing the encrypted datamap on the storage system using at least part of the child directory identifier as the key. 1. A method of providing a distributed file system allowing the storage of data comprising a plurality of directories and files arranged in a hierarchical structure on a key addressable storage system , the storage system being accessible by a plurality of users , the method comprising the steps of:storing data of a child directory on the storage system and creating a datamap which provides at least one location of the stored data;assigning an identifier to the child directory and to a parent directory for the child directory;encrypting the datamap using both the child directory identifier and the parent directory identifier; andstoring the encrypted datamap on the storage system using at least part of the child directory identifier as the key.2. (canceled)3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stored data of the child directory comprises one or more grandchild directories which are accessible using the child directory identifier and a grandchild directory identifier.4. A method as claimed in claim 3 , including the steps of:creating a second datamap which provides at least one location of the stored data of the grandchild directory;assigning an identifier to the grandchild directory;encrypting the datamap using ...

CONTENT RENDITION GENERATION AND CONTROL

Various aspects of the disclosure are directed to content rendition generation. Sets of disparately-formatted media content are reformatted into corresponding renditions of media content having a common format. The common format includes device-indeterminate ID linking data that links respective portions (e.g., assets or a structural component including the assets) of each rendition with the common format to corresponding portions of the disparately-formatted media content. For each rendition, reformatted assets are generated in which each reformatted is specific to one of a plurality of disparate types of devices, based upon characteristics of the disparate device types. Access to the portions of disparately-formatted media content and/or the assets within the portions of disparately-formatted media content is tracked, based on the linking data. 1. A method comprising:reformatting sets of disparately-formatted media content into corresponding renditions of media content having a common format, the common format including device-indeterminate ID linking data that links respective portions of each rendition with the common format to corresponding portions of the disparately-formatted media content, the respective portions being at least one of assets and a structural component of the media content that includes the assets;for each rendition, generating respective reformatted assets, each reformatted asset being specific to one of a plurality of disparate types of devices, based upon characteristics of the disparate device types; andtracking access to at least one of the portions of the disparately-formatted media content and the assets within the portions of the disparately-formatted media content, based on the linking data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating respective reformatted assets includes scaling each of a plurality of assets in a particular rendition in to a scaled version claim 1 , storing the scaled version of each asset in association with ...

Location-based remote media access via mobile device

Data transfer is effected by a remote packet-communicating device to facilitate the transfer of data from a data source to another device that is local to the remote device. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a host server provides access to a user's data source (e.g., at a registered user's PC) in response to a request from a remote packet-communicating device. The remote device directs the host server to facilitate the transfer of data from the data source to another device that is local to the remote device. In one implementation, a remote device and a media playback device are in communication on a local area network (LAN), and the remote device controls the communication of data from the data source to the media playback device, by interacting with a host server via a packet-communicating network and a gateway at the LAN.

Device classification for media delivery

Media content is provided for remote playback over a packet-based network. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a host server authenticates remote users and further processes media content requests from authenticated remote users by directing or otherwise facilitating the delivery of requested media content from a user's media content source to a remote playback device. The remote playback device is classified and the media content is selectively configured at one or both of the media content source and the host server in accordance with the classification, prior to delivery to the remote playback device. Communications among the host server, remote playback device and media content source are over the packet-based network.

MEDIA CONTENT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Access is provided for different types of media content provided by disparate publishers, and in formats corresponding to operating characteristics of respective user devices. As consistent with one or more example embodiments herein, media content access is filtered for users requesting access via different user devices, based upon characteristics of the device to which the access is provided, user subscription data and publisher-specific criteria. A user-specific storefront interface is generated for each of a multitude of users, based upon the filtering. Each storefront interface indicates media content that can be displayed at the device to which access is requested, and identifies media content to which the user does and does not have subscription access. The user-specific storefront interfaces are presented at respective user devices, and media content is delivered to each device in response to selections made via the user-specific storefront interfaces. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first circuit module configured and arranged to format different types of media content having disparate formats and received from disparate content providers, into a plurality of common format types based upon formatting criteria defined for each of the disparate content providers, each common formatting type corresponding to electronic interface characteristics for one of a plurality of disparate types of user media content display circuits via which the media content is to be presented; stored data indicating a user access condition including time-based subscription data for a user identification associated with the user,', 'characteristics of one of the types of media content display circuits via which the user is to access the media content, and', 'criteria set by the respective content providers for the respective media content; and, 'a second circuit module configured and arranged with the first circuit module to generate and format a user interface for each of a multitude ...

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

There is provided a system, including a network that is defined by its novel approach to privacy, security and freedom for its users, namely privacy by allowing access anonymously, security by encrypting and obfuscating resources and freedom by allowing users to anonymously and irrefutably be seen as genuine individuals on the network and to communicate with other users with total security and to securely access resources that are both their own and those that are shared by others with them. Functional mechanisms that the system are able to restore open communications and worry-free access in a manner that is very difficult to infect with viruses or cripple through denial of service attacks and spam messaging; moreover, it will provide a foundation where vendor lock-in need not be an issue.

Media content device, system and method

Access is provided for different types of media content provided by disparate publishers, and in formats corresponding to operating characteristics of respective user devices. As consistent with one or more example embodiments herein, media content access is filtered for users requesting access via different user devices, based upon characteristics of the device to which the access is provided, user subscription data and publisher-specific criteria. A user-specific storefront interface is generated for each of a multitude of users, based upon the filtering. Each storefront interface indicates media content that can be displayed at the device to which access is requested, and identifies media content to which the user does and does not have subscription access. The user-specific storefront interfaces are presented at respective user devices, and media content is delivered to each device in response to selections made via the user-specific storefront interfaces.

CONTENT GENERATION WITH RESTRUCTURING

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, respective sets of media content data, having disparate formats, are received from disparate content providers. The content is reformatted into a common format type and restructured into renditions having an article-oriented structure. Reformatted assets are generated for each rendition based upon characteristics of devices by which the renditions are to be accessed. Device-indeterminate ID linking data is generated for linking portions of each rendition with the media content data received from the content providers. 1. A method comprising:formatting different types of media content data having disparate formats and corresponding to respective sets of media content received from disparate content providers, into media content data in a common format type;restructuring portions of the media content data in the common format type into restructured renditions having an article-oriented structure defined by the common format type;for each rendition, generating respective reformatted assets, each reformatted asset being specific to one of a plurality of disparate types of devices, based upon characteristics of the disparate device types; andgenerating device-indeterminate ID linking data that links respective portions of each rendition with portions of the media content data having disparate formats.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device-indeterminate ID linking data links at least one of assets and a structural component of the media content that includes the assets.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device-indeterminate ID linking data identifies digital media content including at least one of articles claim 1 , images claim 1 , text and rich media content displayed on a user device claim 1 , independent from the type of device upon which the at least one of images and text is displayed and independent from a page upon which the digital media content is displayed.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

Color-converting photoluminescent film

An improved color-converting photoluminescent film that provides visible light emission in the red to green portion of the visible spectrum when excited by blue light. The color-converted photoluminescent film of the invention is patternable and has improved luminous efficiency and stability and is suitable for use in electroluminescent displays. The film comprises a mixture of a clear UV curable resin and photo-initiator which does not absorb blue light; and fluorescent pigment particles, wherein a molecular additive is optionally provided in to either or both of the pigment particles and curable resin. The mixture is screen printed onto a substrate to form a film and UV cured.

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE-BASED CONTENT DELIVERY

Media content is provided using thumbnail-based images and respective archives linked thereto. In accordance with one or more embodiments, access is provided to interactive single-page and multi-page thumbnail images, with each thumbnail image being linked to at least one of a plurality of media-content units in respective sets of the media-content units (e.g., to pages within respective articles each having one or more pages, with each page having predefined text and image data in a set layout). Archive data is identified and communicated for each media content unit, responsive to user input data indicating a selection of one of the thumbnail images, and based on availability of the archive data locally at a user device. 1. An apparatus comprising: providing a single-page thumbnail image for each media-content unit including a single image-based media content page to be displayed at a remote media access device, the single-page thumbnail image including image data that is based upon an image displayed on the single image-based media content page, and', 'providing a multi-page thumbnail image for each media-content unit including at least two image-based media content pages to be displayed at the remote media access device, the multi-page thumbnail image including image data that is based on an image displayed on at least two of the at least two image-based media content pages, the single-page and multi-page thumbnail images being of the same display size; and, 'a first circuit-based module configured and arranged to provide access to interactive thumbnail images, each thumbnail image being linked to at least one of a plurality of media-content units in respective sets of the media-content units, by'} identifying archive data designated to a media content unit for which the selected thumbnail image is provided, the identified archive data including at least one of images and text for each media content page in the unit,', 'communicating the identified archive data ...

MULTIPLE REQUEST INTERVALS

Methods and apparatuses are presented for communicating using a shared communication medium. A request is sent over the shared communication medium. The shared communication medium is organized to include a request signal space and a scheduled transmission signal space. The request signal space includes a plurality of request segments each having a different location within the request signal space. The scheduled transmission signal space includes a plurality of scheduled transmission segments each having a different location within the scheduled transmission signal space. The request occupies more than one request segment. Each of the more than one request segments is randomly selected by the first node. An assignment is received assigning the request to a transmission opportunity in the scheduled transmission signal space. The assignment is made in response to detecting at least one of the more than one request segments. A data transmission is sent using the assigned transmission opportunity ...

CONTENT GENERATION AND RESTRUCTURING WITH PROVIDER ACCESS

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, portions of media content data corresponding to respective sets of media content received from disparate content providers are restructured into renditions having an article-oriented structure. Device-indeterminate ID linking data is generated to link respective portions of each rendition with media content in the respective sets of media content. For each content provider, access is provided to portions of the restructured renditions bearing the content provider's content, based on the device-indeterminate ID linking data (e.g., providing verification of resulting content layout). Access is also provided to tracked subscriber access to ones of the restructured renditions bearing the content provider's content. 1. A method comprising:formatting different types of media content data having disparate formats and corresponding to respective sets of media content received from disparate content providers, into media content data in a common format type;restructuring portions of the media content data in the common format type into restructured renditions having an article-oriented structure defined by the common format type;for each rendition, generating respective reformatted assets, each reformatted asset being specific to one of a plurality of disparate types of devices, based upon characteristics of the disparate device types;generating device-indeterminate ID linking data that links respective portions of each restructured rendition with portions of the media content data having disparate formats;tracking subscriber access to the restructured renditions; and ["providing access to portions of the restructured renditions bearing the content provider's content based on the device-indeterminate ID linking data, therein providing verification of resulting content layout, and", "providing access to tracked subscriber access to ones of the restructured renditions bearing the content provider's content."], ' ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE WITH ADJACENT SATELLITES USING A MECHANICALLY GIMBALED ASYMMETRICAL-APERTURE ANTENNA

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for two-way satellite communication and an asymmetric-aperture antenna for two-way satellite communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beam pattern for an asymmetric-aperture antenna is offset in a narrow beamwidth direction, and the offset beam pattern is directed by a mechanical gimbal, with the beam pattern offset made to reduce interference with an adjacent satellite. In additional embodiments, operational areas near the equator are identified for a given offset beam pattern, or a beam pattern offset may be adjusted over time to compensate for movement of the asymmetric-aperture antenna when attached to an airplane, boat, or other mobile vehicle. 1. A low profile mobile asymmetric-aperture antenna for communicating with a geosynchronous satellite comprising:a radiating surface comprising a planar array of radiating elements having an asymmetric antenna pattern, wherein the asymmetric antenna pattern has a narrow-beamwidth axis and a wide-beamwidth axis, wherein a radiated beam from the radiating surface is radiated as an offset radiated beam at an offset from a perpendicular of the radiating surface in a narrow beamwidth direction; anda mechanical gimbal coupled to the radiating surface, the mechanical gimbal comprising a mechanical azimuth adjustment and a mechanical elevation adjustment that adjusts a position of the radiating surface;wherein the planar array of radiating elements radiating the offset radiated beam and the mechanical gimbal reduce interference with an adjacent satellite compared to a non-offset radiated beam when the mechanical gimbal directs the offset radiated beam toward a target satellite.2. The low profile mobile asymmetric-aperture antenna of further comprising:a signal source; anda plurality of electrical paths, such that each radiating element of the planar array of radiating elements is coupled to the signal source via a separate electrical path of the plurality of electrical paths.3. The low ...

CONTENT GENERATION WITH RESTRUCTURING

As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, respective sets of media content data, having disparate formats, are received from disparate content providers. The content is reformatted into a common format type and restructured into renditions having an article-oriented structure. Reformatted assets are generated for each rendition based upon characteristics of devices by which the renditions are to be accessed. Device-indeterminate ID linking data is generated for linking portions of each rendition with the media content data received from the content providers. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:formatting media content data having disparate formats and corresponding to respective sets of media content received from disparate content providers, into media content data in a common format type;restructuring portions of the media content data in the common format type into article renditions; andgenerating device-indeterminate ID linking data that links respective portions of each article rendition of the article renditions with corresponding portions of the media content data having disparate formats.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the device-indeterminate ID linking data identifies digital media content displayed on a user device independent from a type of device upon which the digital media content is displayed and independent from a page upon which the digital media content is displayed.23. The method of claim 21 , comprising assessing analytics data for a plurality of users claim 21 , wherein the analytics data provides information characterizing the plurality of users claim 21 , wherein restructuring portions of the media content data in the common format type into article renditions comprises restructuring portions of the media content data in the common format type into article renditions based on the analytics data.24. The method of claim 23 , comprising weighting the analytics data for each user of the plurality of users based ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CREATING A DATA CHAIN IN A DATA STRUCTURE THAT CAN BE CRYPTOGRAPHICALLY PROVEN TO CONTAIN VALID DATA

An apparatus is adapted for implementing a method of creating a data chain, which can be cryptographically proven to contain valid data. The method includes creating a data chain with no elements, validating the data chain for nodes before accepting the data chain, verifying the size of close group to add the data chain, adding a data block to the data chain, removing old copies of entries from the data chain only if a chained consensus would not be broken, else maintaining the entry and marking it as deleted, validating a majority of pre-existing nodes and validating a signature of the data chain via the data chain of signed elements. The apparatus is operable to support a data communication system and provides a technical effect of making a data processing system robust against data corruption, data loss, failure in data communication synchronization and similar practical operational issues. 1. An apparatus including one or more processors , where the one or more processors are operable to utilize one or more non-transitory computer readable storage mediums storing one or more sequences of instructions , characterized in that execution of the one or more sequences of instructions in the one or more processors causes creation of a data chain which can be cryptographically proven to contain valid data , the instructions being configured to perform steps of:creating a data chain with no elements;validating the data chain for nodes before accepting the data chain;verifying a size of a close group to add the data chain;adding a data block to the data chain;injecting new elements into the chain that represents a current close group of the data element;validating a majority of pre-existing nodes; andvalidating a signature of the data chain via the data chain of signed elements.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , characterized in that the instructions are further configured to verify non-deleted blocks.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , in operation ...

Communications multiplexing with packet-communication networks

A communication link is established with a packet-communications device. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a network connection is established between the packet-communications and a server to pass data such as requests and responses, as well as files, media, streaming and other data. The network connection is a tunneled connection, facilitating the communication of data using a particular protocol that may be different from or otherwise incompatible with the data being communicated. The tunnel is divided into two or more logical communications channels, facilitating the multiplexing of data (e.g., request/response pairs) onto a single physical network connection.

Data communication with remote network node

Data transfer between remote and base locations over a network is effected. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a data router controls the routing of data between base and remote network appliances as a function of metadata describing the data and capabilities of the remote network appliance.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SOFT REMINDERS

An approach is provided for presenting soft reminders (e.g., reminders for notes with no triggering criteria). A reminder manager receives an input, from a user, for specifying a note. The note is not associated with triggering criteria. In response to the request, the reminder manager retrieves contextual information from a device associated with the user, and causes, at least in part, presentation of a reminder of the note based, at least in part, on the contextual information.

FILE SYSTEM AUTHENTICATION

The present invention relates to file system authentication and, in particular, authentication of users for accessing files stored on a serverless distributed or peer-to-peer file system. Its objective is to preserve the anonymity of the users and to provide secure and private storage of data for users on a serverless distributed file system. It provides a method of authenticating access to a distributed file system comprising the steps of; receiving a user identifier; retrieving an encrypted validation record identified by the user identifier; decrypting the encrypted validation record so as to provide decrypted information; and authenticating access to data in the distributed file system using the decrypted information.

Multi-channel self-interference cancellation method and apparatus for relayed communication

Multi-channel self-interference cancellation is provided in relayed electromagnetic communication between a first device and one or more other devices on one or more shared frequency channels. Specifically, near signals are generated at the first device and transmitted to a relay station. A composite signal is received at the first device from the relay station containing relayed versions of the near signals and relayed versions of remote signals transmitted from the one or more other devices, the composite signal having frequency channels including the one or more shared frequency channels, each shared frequency channel occupied by at least one of the relayed near signals and one of the relayed remote signals. One or more cancellation signals are selectively generated, each having a frequency band corresponding to one of the shared frequency channels. The cancellation signals are combined with the composite signal to produce a desired signal representing the relayed remote signals.

Multiple request intervals

Methods and apparatuses are presented for communicating using a shared communication medium. A request is sent over the shared communication medium. The shared communication medium is organized to include a request signal space and a scheduled transmission signal space. The request signal space includes a plurality of request segments each having a different location within the request signal space. The scheduled transmission signal space includes a plurality of scheduled transmission segments each having a different location within the scheduled transmission signal space. The request occupies more than one request segment. Each of the more than one request segments is randomly selected by the first node. An assignment is received assigning the request to a transmission opportunity in the scheduled transmission signal space. The assignment is made in response to detecting at least one of the more than one request segments. A data transmission is sent using the assigned transmission opportunity ...

MEDIA CONTENT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD

Access is provided for different types of media content provided by disparate publishers, and in formats corresponding to operating characteristics of respective user devices. As consistent with one or more example embodiments herein, media content access is filtered for users requesting access via different user devices, based upon characteristics of the device to which the access is provided, user subscription data and publisher-specific criteria. A user-specific storefront interface is generated for each of a multitude of users, based upon the filtering. Each storefront interface indicates media content that can be displayed at the device to which access is requested, and identifies media content to which the user does and does not have subscription access. The user-specific storefront interfaces are presented at respective user devices, and media content is delivered to each device in response to selections made via the user-specific storefront interfaces. 1. An apparatus for presenting and facilitating access to media content from disparate content providers and in disparate formats , at user devices having different format type criteria , the apparatus comprising:a media content formatter configured and arranged to format different types of the media content from the disparate content providers into a plurality of common format types based upon formatting criteria defined for each of the disparate content providers, each common formatting type corresponding to specific electronic interface characteristics for one of a plurality of disparate device types via which the media content is to be presented in one of the common format types;a first filter configured and arranged to filter media content access based upon characteristics of a device to which the access is provided;a second filter configured and arranged to filter media content access based upon stored time-based subscription data for a user identification associated with a content access request;a third ...

Self-Sealing Fastener

An apparatus for making and using a fastener suitable for use in airplane manufacture or repair that is coated with a pre-mixed moisture cure sealant. The sealant layer is coated with a frangible moisture barrier that will break apart when the fastener is installed, thus exposing the sealant to a moisture source. Once exposed to moisture, the sealant will begin to cure. Preferred embodiments also provide a premature cure indicator that provides a visual indication that the outer moisture resistant layer has been damaged.

SELF-ENCRYPTION PROCESS

This invention is a network that is defined by its novel approach to privacy, security and freedom for its users. Privacy by allowing access anonymously, security by encrypting and obfuscating resources and freedom by allowing users to anonymously and irrefutably be seen as genuine individuals on the network and to communicate with other users with total security and to securely access resources that are both their own and those that are shared by others with them. The functional mechanisms that this invention provides will restore open communications and worry-free access in a manner that is very difficult to infect with viruses or cripple through denial of service attacks and spam messaging, plus, it will provide a foundation where vendor lock-in need not be an issue. 1. A method of protecting data comprising:obfuscating the data, comprising splitting the data into a plurality of chunks, and swapping data between the chunks; andencrypting the data, using an encryption algorithm.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein known information from the data is used as the encryption key.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each chunk is encrypted separately claim 2 , and wherein claim 2 , for each chunk claim 2 , known information from another chunk is used as the encryption key.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , including determining a hash value for the data claim 1 , and using the determined hash value to determine at least one of the chunk size and the number of chunks.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the encryption algorithm is a symmetric encryption algorithm.6. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein swapping data between the chunks comprises swapping a byte of a first chunk with a byte of a second chunk.7. A method as claimed in claim 1 , including determining a hash value of each chunk and renaming the chunk using the determined hash value of the chunk.8. A method as claimed in claim 1 , including storing the protected data on a distributed ...

Task-Lit Cabinet

Methods, apparatuses, and products passively generate electrical energy from waste heat. Electronic components in cabinets generate waste heat that is used to illuminate an interior of a cabinet. A thermovoltaic semiconductor detects a temperature differential between a pair of terminals installed in the cabinet. The thermovoltaic semiconductor generates a low voltage output in response to the temperature differential. A power supply receives the low voltage output and produces a higher voltage for low-wattage light sources installed in the cabinet. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a cabinet for housing a rack of electronic components, the cabinet convecting waste heat from the cabinet that is produced by the electronic components;a thermovoltaic semiconductor having a pair of terminals, a first terminal of the pair of terminals installed in a cooler portion of the cabinet, a second terminal of the pair of terminals installed in a warmer portion of the cabinet, the thermovoltaic semiconductor detecting a temperature differential between the pair of terminals and generating a low voltage output in response to the temperature differential; anda power supply receiving the low voltage output and boosting the low voltage output to a higher voltage on a bus cable installed in the cabinet.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a light emitting diode connected to the bus cable and producing light inside the cabinet.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising a switch that closes when a door in the cabinet is opened claim 2 , the switch creating a connection between the power supply and the bus cable to produce the light from the light emitting diode claim 2 , and the switch opening the connection when the door is closed.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the light emitting diode is adhesively adhered to an inner surface of the cabinet.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising means for storing the higher voltage.6 ...

Distributed network system

A method of storing data from a first node on a peer-to-peer network. The method includes creating a public and private key pair from a data item. The method also includes determining a hash value for the public key and assigning the hash value as a user identifier for the user of the node. The method also includes storing the public key within a distributed hash table of the peer-to-peer network. The user identifier corresponds to the key for the public key within the distributed hash table.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SELECTING ENCODING/DECODING FOR STREAMING MEDIA

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for encoding media content based on network quality of service parameters. A system configured to practice the method determines quality of service parameters for a network between a media server and a media client. The system selects an encoder based on a list of decoders available at the media client and the quality of service parameters, and encodes at least a portion of the media via the encoder. The system can further determine settings for the encoder based on a media type, and encode the media via the encoder according to the settings. The system can detect when the media client moves to a new network, detect new quality of service parameters, and select a new encoder based on the list of decoders available at the media client, the media type, and the new quality of service parameters. 1. A method comprising:determining, at a media server, quality of service parameters for a network between the media server and a media client;selecting an encoder based on a list of decoders available at the media client and the quality of service parameters; andencoding at least a portion of the media via the encoder.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining settings for the encoder based on the media type and the quality of service parameters; andencoding the media via the encoder according to the settings.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting that the media client has moved to a new network;receiving new quality of service parameters for the new network;selecting a new encoder based on the list of decoders available at the media client, the media type, and the new quality of service parameters; andencoding the media via the new encoder instead of the encoder for streaming to the media client through the new network.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving updated quality of service parameters for the network;selecting a new encoder based ...

POOLING AVAILABLE NETWORK BANDWIDTH FROM MULTIPLE DEVICES

Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for pooling available network bandwidth from multiple devices are disclosed. An example method disclosed herein comprises registering, at a router, availability of a first device, the first device to provide access to first wide area network bandwidth provided by a first wide area network, after registering the availability of the first device, including the first wide area network bandwidth in a network bandwidth pool accessible via the router when a pooling configuration parameter associated with the first device is determined to be valid, the network bandwidth pool including second wide area network bandwidth accessible via a second device registered with the router, the second device being different from the first device, and allocating at least a portion of the network bandwidth pool to route Internet protocol traffic associated with a third device. 1. A method for network bandwidth pooling , the method comprising:registering, at a router, availability of a first device, the first device to provide access to first wide area network bandwidth provided by a first wide area network;after registering the availability of the first device, including the first wide area network bandwidth in a network bandwidth pool accessible via the router when a pooling configuration parameter associated with the first device is determined to be valid, the network bandwidth pool including second wide area network bandwidth accessible via a second device registered with the router, the second device being different from the first device; andallocating at least a portion of the network bandwidth pool to route Internet protocol traffic associated with a third device.2. A method as defined in wherein the second wide area network bandwidth is provided by a second wide area network different from the first wide area network.3. A method as defined in further comprising claim 1 , after registering the availability of the first device claim 1 , ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING AN AMINE SOLVENT FROM AN ACID GAS STREAM

A method and apparatus are provided for recovering an amine solvent from an acid gas stream. The apparatus includes a water wash recovery column, a nozzle for spraying water wash and an amine nucleation agent into the water wash recovery column and an inlet port for introducing acid gas into the water wash recovery column adjacent the lower end thereof. The method includes the steps of treating the acid gas stream in the water wash recovery column with a counter-current flow of water wash in an amine nucleation agent, discharging treated acid gas from an upper end of the water wash recovery column and collecting water wash, amine nucleation agent and entrained amine solvent from the acid gas stream and a sump at a lower end of the water wash recovery column. 1. A method of recovering an amine solvent from an acid gas stream , comprising:treating said acid gas stream in a water wash recovery column with a countercurrent flow of wash water and an amine nucleation agent;discharging treated acid gas from an upper end of the water wash recovery column; andcollecting wash water, amine nucleation agent and entrained amine solvent from the acid gas stream in a sump at a lower end of the water wash recovery column.2. The method of claim 1 , including using as said amine nucleation agent an activated carbon having a density of 997 kg/m+/−600 kg/mand a diameter less than 1.0 millimeter.3. The method of claim 2 , including recirculating the wash water claim 2 , amine nucleation agent and entrained amine solvent in the sump to prevent the amine nucleation agent from settling and clumping.4. The method of claim 3 , including periodically draining the wash water claim 3 , the amine nucleation agent and the entrained amine solvent from the sump.5. The method of claim 4 , including separating the amine nucleation agent from the wash water and the entrained amine solvent.6. The method of claim 5 , including delivering the wash water and entrained amine solvent to an absorber tower ...

REMOTE ACCESS TO SHARED MEDIA

Remote media access is facilitated. According to an example embodiment, remote-user media access is facilitated using media provided by a subscriber media source, over a packet-based network. This access is facilitated in an environment involving subscriber users that provide media for transfer over a packet-based network to a remote device. A host server receives a request for access to media content provided by a subscriber. The request is authorized as a function of authorization criteria. In response to the request being authorized, a media source associated with the subscriber is controlled to provide requested media for access at a remote device. A media player is displayed at the remote device, and the media is provided for access via the media player. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising:at a host server, receiving a registration request to register media content for access by one or more remote users, and receiving media access criteria specifying access rights for the one or more remote users, wherein the media content and the media access criteria are received from a subscriber;facilitating the registration of the media content at a subscriber's media source by, providing a media player for access by the subscriber, and receiving one or snore subscriber media content share selections via the media player,facilitating a generation of the media content at the subscriber's media source based, at least in part, on the one or more subscriber media content share selections;transcoding the one or more subscriber media content share selections at the subscriber's media source; andcontrolling, by the host server, the subscriber's media source to deliver the one or more subscriber media content share selections to a network storage device.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the host server or the media source transcodes media for use at a remote user's device using capabilities of the remote user's device claim 21 , a subscription level of the remote user ...

POSITION-BASED ACCESS TO SATELLITE NETWORKS FOR SATELLITE TERMINALS

The described features generally relate to receiving one or more positioning signals at a satellite terminal during installation of the satellite terminal at a customer premises, and providing position-based access to a satellite communications system based on a satellite terminal installation position determined from the received positioning signals. The determined installation position of the satellite terminal may then be employed for various network access techniques, such as providing access to the satellite communications system, providing position-based content, or restricting content via the satellite communications system based on the determined installation position. In some examples the determined installation position of the satellite terminal may be used to approximate a propagation delay between the satellite terminal and various devices of the satellite communications system, such as a serving satellite and/or a serving gateway, to improve device synchronization and radio frequency spectrum resource utilization. 1. A method for use in a satellite communications system , comprising:receiving a plurality of positioning signals for a satellite terminal during installation of the satellite terminal at a customer premises;determining, at the satellite terminal, a first installation position of the satellite terminal based on the plurality of positioning signals;determining whether the satellite terminal has rights to access the satellite communications system at the customer premises based at least in part on the determined first installation position of the satellite terminal; andin response to determining the satellite terminal has rights to access the satellite communications system, permitting communications between the satellite terminal and a target satellite of the satellite communications system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of positioning signals are received from a plurality of positioning satellites.3. The method of claim 2 , ...

ELECTRIC FISSION REACTOR FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a power system utilizing a uranium-based reactor for space missions. For example, the power system may include a reactor configured to generate thermal energy using a uranium core. A plurality of heat pipes may be configured to transfer thermal energy from the reactor core to a plurality of Stirling engines to generate electricity for a spacecraft. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a reactor configured to generate thermal energy using a reactor core; anda plurality of heat pipes configured to transfer thermal energy from the reactor core to a plurality of Stirling engines to generate electricity for a spacecraft.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reactor core comprises uranium as a fuel source.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of radiation shields positioned between the plurality of Stirling engines and the reactor core, wherein the plurality of radiation shields are configured to absorb gamma rays and neutrons emitted from the reactor to mitigate against damage to electronics of the spacecraft, the plurality of Stirling engines, and electronics of the plurality of Stirling engines.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of heat pipes pass through a plurality of radiation shields.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of heat pipes are embedded within the plurality of radiation shields.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of heat pipes are positioned outside of the plurality of radiation shields to accommodate thermal expansion.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of heat pipes are connected to a hot side of the plurality of Stirling engines such that the thermal energy from the reactor core can be delivered to the plurality of Stirling engines.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of radiators connected to a cold side of the plurality of Stirling engines to absorb excess thermal energy received from the reactor ...

PACKING MATERIAL SONICATION

Described herein is a carbon capture system and methods for improving carbon capture through the introduction of sonic transducers within packed beds in the absorber. The system of sonic energy applied to a packed bed can improve yield or transfer rate in systems using a two phase reaction, such as in general absorption systems, distillation systems, or stripping systems. 1. A carbon capture system comprising an absorber with a lower gas inlet and upper gas outlet and an upper solvent inlet and a lower solvent outlet for counterflow with at least one packed bed placed in between all outlets , each packed bed comprising a sonic transducer and a packed material.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sonic transducer is located within the packing bed.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sonic transducer is on the outside of the packed bed.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sonic transducer produces between 1 to 100 kHz.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sonic transducer produces ultrasonic energy.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the packed bed is randomly packed.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the packed bed is structurally packed.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the packing material is selected from the groups consisting of metal claim 1 , polymer claim 1 , fiber claim 1 , wood claim 1 , mineral and combinations thereof.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the packed bed further comprises activated carbon.10. A method for increasing mass transfer in a carbon capture system comprising applying sonic or acoustic energy to a packed bed in an absorber column within the carbon capture system.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the energy is ultrasonic energy.12. The method of claim 10 , wherein the applied sonic energy is from sonic transducers attached to the packed bed.13. The method of claim 10 , wherein the applied sonic energy is from sonic transducers placed within to the packed bed.14. A method of increasing yield or transfer rate from a packed bed ...

DYNAMIC SIGNAL QUALITY CRITERIA FOR SATELLITE TERMINAL INSTALLATIONS

The described features generally relate to determining dynamic signal quality criteria for an installation of satellite terminals for communications in a satellite communications system. In particular, the signal quality criteria for an installation may be based on an identified position of the satellite terminal to be installed, and in some examples based on the positions and signal characteristics of neighboring satellite terminals that have already been installed. In some examples, a signal quality map may be generated for a service beam coverage area, based on predetermined transmission characteristics and/or measured transmissions from a number of satellite terminals served by a communications satellite. The generated signal quality map may then be used to determine a signal quality threshold for the installation of a satellite terminal being installed for communications in a satellite communications system. 1. (canceled)2. A satellite terminal , comprising:a communications antenna that includes an array of antenna elements to support beamforming;a communications signal transceiver coupled with the communications antenna;a positioning signal receiver;a processor coupled with the communications signal transceiver and the positioning signal receiver;memory coupled with the processor; and receive, at the positioning signal receiver, position information corresponding to a position of the satellite terminal to be installed in a satellite communication system that includes a plurality of communications satellites;', 'initially pointing, based at least in part on the received position information, the satellite terminal at a communications satellite of the plurality of communications satellites;', 'determine a signal quality threshold for the satellite terminal based at least in part on a signal quality map that includes a region corresponding to a position of the satellite terminal and indicating one or more interference sources, the pointing of the satellite ...

System and Method for Automatically Selecting Encoding/Decoding for Streaming Media

Media content is encoded based on network quality of service parameters. For instance, quality of service parameters for a network between a media server and a media client are determined by a system. The system selects an encoder based on a list of decoders available at the media client and the quality of service parameters, and encodes at least a portion of the media via the encoder. The system can further determine settings for the encoder based on a media type, and encode the media via the encoder according to the settings. The system can detect when the media client moves to a new network, detect new quality of service parameters, and select a new encoder based on the list of decoders available at the media client, the media type, and the new quality of service parameters. 1. A method , comprising: encoding, by the media server using a temporary encoder having a corresponding decoder at the media client, a first portion of the media content to generate first encoded media content, and', 'sending, by the media server, the first encoded media content to the media client., 'in response to determining, by a media server comprising a processor, that a preferred decoder, selected by the media server to encode media content based upon quality of service parameters for network equipment communicatively coupling the media server and the media client, is not available at a media client2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: encoding, by the media server using the preferred encoder, a second portion of the media content to generate second encoded media content, and', 'sending, by the media server, the second encoded media content to the media client., 'in response to determining, by media server, that the media client has obtained the preferred decoder3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quality of service parameters comprise at least one of throughput claim 1 , latency claim 1 , buffer claim 1 , propagation claim 1 , error claim 1 , or jitter.4. The method of ...

MOBILE HEAT PIPE COOLED FAST REACTOR SYSTEM

A mobile heat pipe cooled fast nuclear reactor may be configured for transportation to remote locations and may be able to provide 0.5 to 2 megawatts of power. The mobile heat pipe cooled fast reactor may contain a plurality of heat pipes that are proximate to a plurality of fuel pins inside the reactor. The plurality of heat pipes may extend out of the reactor. The reactor may be configured to be placed in a standard shipping container, and may further be configured to be contained within a cask and attached to a skid for easier transportation. 1. A system , comprising:a plurality of heat pipes comprising coolant; anda plurality of fuel pins containing nuclear fuel, the plurality of fuel pins positioned proximate to the plurality of heat pipes, whereinthe heat pipes extend outward from a reactor core through a block and are configured to transfer heat away from the reactor core.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of heat pipes comprises:a sealed tube comprising volatile liquid; anda wick that uses capillary forces to draw condensate of the volatile liquid back toward the reactor core, whereina shape of the wick imposes order on the volatile liquid by forming menisci between the condensate and the vapor and allowing the condensate to flow toward the reactor core.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the volatile liquid comprises potassium or sodium.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of control drums and a reflector.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a primary heat exchanger configured to recover heat from nuclear reactions; anda decay heat exchanger configured to recover heat from nuclear decay.6. The system of claim 5 , further comprising: compress a working fluid using a compressor,', 'pass the working fluid through at least one of the primary and decay heat exchangers, and', 'release the working fluid through a turbine to do work., 'a Brayton cycle power conversion system configured to7. The system of claim 1 , ...

ORGANIC POLYMER AEROGELS COMPRISING MICROSTRUCTURES

An organic polymer aerogel that includes an organic polymer gel matrix and microstructures dispersed or embedded within the aerogel is disclosed. The aerogel can have an at least bimodal pore size distribution comprising a first peak of less than or equal to 65 nm and a second peak greater than or equal to 100 nm. 1. An organic polymer aerogel comprising an organic polymer gel matrix and microstructures dispersed or embedded within the aerogel , wherein the aerogel has an at least bimodal pore size distribution comprising a first peak of less than or equal to 65 nm and a second peak greater than or equal to 100 nm.2. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel has a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 40 mW/m K at a temperature of 20° C.3. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 2 , wherein the aerogel has a thermal conductivity of 10 to 40 mW/m K at a temperature of 20° C.4. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel has a thickness of 1 millimeter (mm) or less.5. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 4 , wherein the aerogel has a thickness of 0.125 mm to 1 mm.6. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel has a thickness of 1 millimeter (mm) or more.7. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 6 , wherein the aerogel has a thickness of 1 mm to 50 mm.8. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the first peak is 1 nm to 15 nm.9. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the second peak is 100 nm to 500 nm.10. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the microstructures comprise carbon particles.11. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the microstructures comprise inorganic microstructures.12. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the inorganic microstructures comprise glass fibers.13. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the microstructures are polymeric microstructures.14. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 13 , wherein the polymeric microstructures ...

THERMALLY TREATED POLYAMIC AMIDE AEROGEL

Thermally treated aerogel compositions that include polyamic amides in an amount less than the aerogel compositions that include polyamic amides prior to thermal treatment, and articles of manufacture that include or are manufactured from the aerogel compositions are described.

Device classification for media delivery

Media content is provided for remote playback over a packet-based network. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a host server authenticates remote users and further processes media content requests from authenticated remote users by directing or otherwise facilitating the delivery of requested media content from a user's media content source to a remote playback device. The remote playback device is classified and the media content is selectively configured at one or both of the media content source and the host server in accordance with the classification, prior to delivery to the remote playback device. Communications among the host server, remote playback device and media content source are over the packet-based network.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SINGLE FIBER 4K VIDEO

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that encodes digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera and provided according to a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard. The digital signals are transmitted as serial digital interface (SDI) streams to a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) unit; the WDM unit performs electrical-to-optical conversion of the SDI streams and outputs a multiplexed signal to a single fiber-optic cable. The video camera, encoding unit, and WDM unit form a combined module within a housing; the device connects to a proximal end of a single fiber-optic cable, and a distal end of the single fiber-optic cable is configurable for connection to a demultiplexer of a 4K-UHD video presentation device. The multiplexed signal is transmitted on the single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the proximal end to the distal end. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device comprising:a processing system including a processor; anda memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations comprising:encoding a plurality of digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera, wherein the encoding is performed by an encoding unit coupled to the video camera; andtransmitting the digital signals to a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) unit coupled to the encoding unit, wherein the WDM unit performs electrical-to-optical conversion of the digital signals and outputs a multiplexed signal comprising a plurality of wavelengths to a cable connector,wherein the cable connector is configured for connecting to a proximal end of a single fiber-optic cable, a distal end of the single fiber-optic cable being configurable for connection to a demultiplexer of a video presentation device,wherein the multiplexed signal is transmitted on the single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the proximal end to the distal end,wherein the ...

SELF-SEALING FASTENER

An apparatus for making and using a fastener suitable for use in airplane manufacture or repair that is coated with a pre-mixed moisture cure sealant. The sealant layer is coated with a frangible moisture barrier that will break apart when the fastener is installed, thus exposing the sealant to a moisture source. Once exposed to moisture, the sealant will begin to cure. Preferred embodiments also provide a premature cure indicator that provides a visual indication that the outer moisture resistant layer has been damaged. 19-. (canceled)10. A method of attaching two workpieces together using self-sealing metal fasteners , the method comprising: a layer of a one-part moisture-curable sealant; and', 'a layer of a frangible moisture barrier coating covering said one or more layers of uncured one-part moisture-curable sealant, such that when the fastener is installed into a pre-drilled hole in a workpiece the frangible moisture barrier will break apart and at least a portion of said moisture barrier coating will be extruded rather than mixing with the portion of the sealant forming the seal between the fastener and the workpiece;, 'providing a plurality of fasteners covered with a self-sealing coating, said self-sealing coating comprisinginstalling the fasteners through pre-drilled holes to attach the workpieces together, the installation applying sufficient force to the frangible moisture barrier coating to break the coating apart and cause the coating to extrude from the hole; andallowing moisture from a moisture source to reach the layer of uncured sealant on the installed fasteners so that the sealant will cure and form a seal between the fasteners and at least one of the workpieces.11. The fastener of in which the moisture source is atmospheric moisture.12. The method of in which providing a plurality of fasteners comprises providing a plurality of fasteners claim 10 , each including a coating of a premature cure indicator claim 10 , said premature cure indicator ...

Device and system for creating and maintaining a localized environment for a cell culture plate

Devices, systems, and methods for facilitating placement of cells and materials in culture plates configured for high-throughput applications are provided. A culture system is provided with a culture plate having a lid for guiding placement of cells and materials in each individual culture well of a culture plate. The lid may provide for coupling to an electrophysiology culture plate comprising a biosensor plate and a biologic culture plate, where the biosensor plate underlies and is coupled to the culture well plate such that each biosensor is operatively coupled to one culture well of the plurality of culture wells. A containment device that physically influences the positioning of fluid received in the culture plate is also provided herein.

Additive Manufacturing for Producing Edible Compositions

A 3D food printing system, which can deposit macro- and micro-nutrients in an additive process to prepare a wide variety of different types of food. According to embodiments described herein, a 3D printed food system can be used to rapidly and efficiently prepare meals on demand, rather than in advance, while also allowing nutritional content, flavor, and taste to be customized for individual crew members. In some embodiments, the food can also be prepared in a largely or even completely automated fashion. 1. An apparatus for producing a three-dimensional edible composition , said apparatus comprising:a plurality of storage containers for holding food components in powder or liquid form;a print head for depositing a fluid food component mixture onto a substrate in successive layers;a mixing chamber for blending food components until a desired composition and viscosity is reached;a feeder for delivering a metered amount of a food component from a storage container to the mixing chamber;a mixture delivery system for delivering blended food components to the print head;a controller adapted for receiving a set of instructions specifying compositions to be added to a food mixture and issuing movement commands in response thereto;a print head positioning system in communication with said controller;wherein the blended food component is deposited onto a substrate by the print head at desired locations in successive layers to create a desired three-dimensional structure formed from the blended food components.2. An apparatus for producing a three-dimensional edible composition , said apparatus comprising:storage containers for holding a plurality of food components in powder or liquid form, at least one food component being an isolated macronutrient;a mixing chamber for blending food components until a desired composition and viscosity is reached;a plurality of feeders for delivering a metered amount of a plurality of food components from their storage containers to the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING NANOSILICON PARTICLES

A method and apparatus for the production of nano-sized silicon particles via a low-temperature chemical solid-liquid reaction between a silicon-containing compound and a reducing agent. Embodiments of the present invention provide a production method that is cost-effective, while producing elemental silicon having purity, particle sizes, and stability suitable for energetics applications including solid propulsion additives, igniters, flares, decoys, and liquid fuel catalysts. 146-. (canceled)47. A process for producing high purity elemental silicon comprising the steps of:combining a silicon source and a reducing agent into a reactor, the reducing agent reacting with the silicon source to produce elemental silicon nanoparticles; andintroducing a chemical activator into the reactor, the chemical activator serving to enhance the rate of reaction of the silicon source and the reducing agent and/or serving to decrease the initiation temperature of the reaction;wherein the reaction of the silicon source and the reducing agent in the presence of the chemical activator is conducted at a temperature of less than about 500° C.48. The process of in which the silicon source comprises a silicon-containing compound in which silicon is present in a plus 4 oxidation state.49. The process of in which the silicon source comprises silicon tetrachloride.50. The process of in which the silicon source comprises a silicon halide claim 47 , a silicon alkoxide claim 47 , a silicon ester claim 47 , a silane claim 47 , a silicon hydrocarbon halide claim 47 , a mixed hydrocarbon halide claim 47 , or any combination thereof.51. The process of in which the reducing agent comprises magnesium powder.52. The process of claim 47 , in which the reducing agent comprises Mg claim 47 , Al claim 47 , Li claim 47 , Na claim 47 , K claim 47 , Ca claim 47 , Cu claim 47 , Cs claim 47 , Sr claim 47 , Be claim 47 , Zn claim 47 , Zr claim 47 , Ba claim 47 , Mn claim 47 , Cr claim 47 , P claim 47 , B claim 47 ...

Method of encrypting data

A method of encrypting data comprising the steps of: creating a one time pad; and encrypting the data using the one time pad to produce output data, wherein the one time pad is generated using the data.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNTAX COMPARISON AND ANALYSIS OF SOFTWARE CODE

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system loads a software program into compilers associated with different programming languages to identify a language of the software program, determines whether the software program is executable in the identified language, and compiles the software program to generate executable code. The system retrieves executable programs in the identified language from a program database, analyzes a syntax of the executable code and the executable programs, compares attributes of the executable code and the executable programs, and determines similarity ratings for the executable programs with respect to the executable code. The system also generates a code module comprising the executable code and at least a portion of the executable programs, based at least in part on the similarity ratings. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a processing system including a processor via equipment of a system user, a software program;identifying, by the processing system, a language of the software program from among a group of different programming languages resulting in an identified language;determining, by the processing system, whether the software program is executable in the identified language;compiling, by the processing system, the software program, responsive to a determination that the software program is executable, thereby generating executable code;retrieving, by the processing system from a program database, one or more executable programs in the identified language;analyzing, by the processing system, a syntax of the executable code and the one or more executable programs;comparing, by the processing system, attributes of the executable code and the one or more executable programs, based at least in part on the analyzing;determining, by the processing system, similarity ratings for the one or more executable programs with respect to the executable ...

Method and Apparatus for Subsea Installations

There is provided a method and apparatus for lowering and/or raising a load or structure to or from the bed of a body of water. The apparatus comprises a buoyancy apparatus configured to be coupled to a load, and having positive buoyancy sufficient to lift the load. At least one receptacle is provided on the apparatus for receiving a control weight lowered from a vessel to lower or raise the assembly. The lowering method includes forming an assembly from a buoyancy apparatus and a load and submerging the assembly to a position at a first height above the bed. In a preferred embodiment the assembly is submerged by a clump weight tow system. A control weight is deployed from a vessel to the assembly to overcome the positive buoyancy of the assembly and thereby lower the load from the first height to the bed. The raising method reverses the steps of the lowering method. 1. A method of raising a payload from a bed of a body of water , the method comprising:coupling the payload on a bed to a buoyancy apparatus to form an assembly, wherein the buoyancy apparatus has sufficient buoyancy to lift the payload;retaining the assembly on the bed using a control weight;using a vessel to retrieve the control weight from the assembly to render the assembly positively buoyant, thereby raising the assembly from the bed.2. The method as claimed in wherein the assembly comprises a ballast weight corresponding to the weight of the payload coupled to the assembly claim 1 , wherein the ballast weight is decoupled from the assembly subsequent to the coupling of the buoyancy apparatus to the payload.3. The method as claimed in comprising recovering the ballast weight to surface.4. The method as claimed in wherein the control weight is a control chain.5. The method as claimed in comprising supporting a first portion of the control chain on a lower surface of a receptacle of the apparatus.6. The method as claimed in comprising suspending a second portion of the control chain above the first ...

THERMALLY TREATED POLYAMIC AMIDE AEROGEL

Thermally treated aerogel compositions that include polyamic amides in an amount less than the aerogel compositions that include polyamic amides prior to thermal treatment, and articles of manufacture that include or are manufactured from the aerogel compositions are described. 1. A method of making , a thermally treated polyamic amide aerogel , the method comprising:(a) providing at least one diamine compound to a solvent to form a solution;(b) providing at least one dianhydride compound to the solution of step (a) under conditions sufficient to form a polyamic acid solution;(c) providing a secondary amine to the polyamic acid solution;(d) subjecting the solution of step (c) to conditions suitable to produce a polymer matrix solution comprising a polyamic amide;(e) subjecting the polymer matrix solution to conditions sufficient to form an aerogel comprising an open-cell structured polymer matrix having a polyamic amide; and(f) thermally treating the (e) polyamic amide aerogel at a temperature sufficient to lower the amount of the polyamic amide in the aerogel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (f) conditions comprise heating the aerogel at a temperature of 275° C. to 550° C. claim 1 , or 290° C. to 500° C. claim 1 , or 300° C. to 350° C. claim 1 , to produce a thermally treated polyimide aerogel.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein step (f) is performed under an inert atmosphere or in air.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising subjecting the thermally treated polyimide aerogel to a second temperature cycle claim 1 , under vacuum or in air to remove compounds not chemically bound to the polymer matrix.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel includes at least 0.01 wt. % and up to 4.95 wt. % of the polyamic amide polymer.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein thermally treating reduces the amount of polyamic amide in the aerogel by at least 15% claim 1 , or at least 50%.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the secondary amine is a substituted or an ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SINGLE FIBER 4K VIDEO

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a process that encodes a number of digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera, the image data being provided by the video camera in accordance with a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard. The number of digital signals are provided to a multiplexing unit that outputs a multiplexed signal including a number of optical wavelengths, the multiplexed signal being transmitted on a single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the multiplexing unit to a presentation device. The multiplexed signal is transmitted on the single cable unidirectionally from the proximal end to the distal end. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device comprising:a processing system including a processor; and encoding a plurality of digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera comprising an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter, the image data provided by the video camera in accordance with a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard; and', 'providing the plurality of digital signals to a multiplexing unit, the multiplexing unit outputting a multiplexed signal comprising a plurality of optical wavelengths, the multiplexed signal transmitted on a single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the multiplexing unit to a presentation device., 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of digital signals comprises a set of four serial digital interface (SDI) streams.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of the SDI streams corresponds to a portion of the image data to be displayed at a different quadrant of the presentation device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the A/D converter provides the plurality of digital signals in accordance with a Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) 424M standard.5. The device ...

Predictive network capacity scaling based on customer interest

In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for scaling network capacity predictively, based on customer interest. For instance, in one example, a method includes predicting an interest of a first customer in data content that will be available for consumption over a data network at a time in the future, wherein the predicting is based on customer data including at least a search pattern associated with the first customer, flagging the data content when the predicting indicates at least a threshold degree of likelihood that the first customer will be interested in the data content, and scaling an allocation of resources of the data network to the first customer, based on the flagging.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE WITH ADJACENT SATELLITES USING A MECHANICALLY GIMBALED ASYMMETRICAL-APERTURE ANTENNA

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for two-way satellite communication and an asymmetric-aperture antenna for two-way satellite communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beam pattern for an asymmetric-aperture antenna is offset in a narrow beamwidth direction, and the offset beam pattern is directed by a mechanical gimbal, with the beam pattern offset made to reduce interference with an adjacent satellite. In additional embodiments, operational areas near the equator are identified for a given offset beam pattern, or a beam pattern offset may be adjusted over time to compensate for movement of the asymmetric-aperture antenna when attached to an airplane, boat, or other mobile vehicle. 1. (canceled)2. An antenna for mounting on a mobile vehicle for communicating with a satellite , the antenna comprising:a radiating surface to produce a beam having an asymmetric beam pattern, wherein the asymmetric beam pattern has a narrow-beamwidth direction and a wide-beamwidth direction;a skew adjustment to adjust a skew angle between the wide-beamwidth direction of the asymmetric beam pattern and a geostationary arc, wherein adjusting the skew angle adjusts a service area for communicating with the satellite using the antenna; andcontrol circuitry to determine that the skew angle is adjusted to a first skew angle associated with a first service area and provide commands to the skew adjustment to adjust the skew angle from the first skew angle to a second skew angle associated with a second service area based at least in part on a location of the mobile vehicle.3. The antenna of claim 2 , wherein the satellite is a geostationary satellite on the geostationary arc.4. The antenna of claim 2 , wherein the skew adjustment adjusts the skew angle of the beam to reduce interference with a second satellite for the second service area.5. The antenna of claim 2 , wherein the first service area comprises a geographic area in which the mobile vehicle can communicate with the satellite ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREEMPTIVE ADVERTISEMENT CACHING TO OPTIMIZE NETWORK TRAFFIC

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system that predicts an interest of a viewer in a media program that will be available for consumption over a content delivery network, determines a first advertisement that may be shown to the viewer during a broadcast of the media program, and transmits the first advertisement to a local device of the viewer in advance of the broadcast of the media program. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A non-transitory , machine-readable storage medium , comprising executable instructions that , when executed by a processing system including a processor , facilitate performance of operations , the operations comprising:predicting an interest of a viewer in a media program that will be available for consumption over a content delivery network, wherein the predicting is based on viewer data;determining a first advertisement to be shown to the viewer during a broadcast of the media program, the first advertisement being selected from a plurality of advertisements from available advertising campaigns associated with the content delivery network for the media program;transmitting the first advertisement to a local device of the viewer in advance of the broadcast of the media program, wherein the transmitting occurs during a period of low utilization of the content delivery network;cuing the local device to display the first advertisement at a selected portion of the broadcast of the media program; andinserting the first advertisement into the selected portion of the broadcast of the media program according to the cuing.2. (canceled)3. The non-transitory claim 1 , machine-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting is performed by multicasting the first advertisement to a plurality of local devices claim 1 , including the local device.4. The non-transitory claim 3 , machine-readable storage medium of claim 3 , wherein the multicasting is performed over a network separate from the content delivery ...

Device and method for reducing interference with adjacent satellites using a mechanically gimbaled asymmetrical-aperture antenna

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for two-way satellite communication and an asymmetric-aperture antenna for two-way satellite communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beam pattern for an asymmetric-aperture antenna is offset in a narrow beamwidth direction, and the offset beam pattern is directed by a mechanical gimbal, with the beam pattern offset made to reduce interference with an adjacent satellite. In additional embodiments, operational areas near the equator are identified for a given offset beam pattern, or a beam pattern offset may be adjusted over time to compensate for movement of the asymmetric-aperture antenna when attached to an airplane, boat, or other mobile vehicle.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING YIELD AND TRANSFER RATE OF A PACKED BED

An apparatus for enhancing a yield and a transfer rate of a packed bed includes a packed bed, a vessel having a reaction chamber, a support frame and acoustic attenuator for holding the packed bed in the reaction chamber, at least one acoustic transducer adapted to transmit acoustic energy into the packed bed and an acoustic generator. The acoustic generator has impedance matching functionality. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a vessel including a reaction chamber;a support frame and acoustic attenuator held in the reaction chamber;a packed bed carried on the support frame and acoustic attenuator;at least one acoustic transducer adapted to transmit acoustic energy into the packed bed; andan acoustic generator having impedance matching functionality adapted to derive a natural resonance frequency of the packed bed within a frequency bandwidth of desired operation and output a driving signal to the at least one acoustic transducer at the derived resonance frequency and at a predetermined amplitude whereby yield and transfer rate from the packed bed is increased.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the packed bed rests upon the acoustic attenuator and the acoustic attenuator is carried on the support frame fixed to the vessel.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the packed bed hangs from the support frame and the acoustic attenuator is provided between the support frame and the vessel.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one acoustic transducer transmits acoustic energy transversely across the packed bed within the reaction chamber.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one acoustic transducer transmits acoustic energy longitudinally along the packed bed within the reaction chamber.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one acoustic transducer is positioned above the packed bed.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one acoustic generator is positioned below the packed bed.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at ...

MACROPOROUS-STRUCTURED POLYMER AEROGELS

A macroporous-structured polymeric aerogel, and methods for making and using the same, having a polymeric matrix that includes macropores is disclosed. 1. A macroporous-structured polymeric organic aerogel in the form of a film or monolithic shape having an organic polymeric matrix that includes macropores wherein the polymeric organic aerogel in the form of the film has an average pore size of 250 nanometer (nm) to 750 nm , or wherein the polymeric organic aerogel in the form of the monolithic shape has an average pore size of 1 ,000 nm to 1 ,400 nm.2. (canceled)3. The macroporous-structured polymeric organic aerogel of claim 1 , wherein at least 50% of the aerogel's pore volume is made up of macropores.4. The macroporous-structured polymeric organic aerogel of claim 1 , wherein at least 75% of the aerogel's pore volume is made up of macropores.5. The macroporous-structured polymeric organic aerogel of claim 1 , wherein at least 95% of the aerogel's pore volume is made up of macropores.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. The macroporous-structured polymeric organic aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the organic aerogel is a polyimide aerogel.13. The macroporous-structured polymeric organic aerogel of claim 1 ,wherein the aerogel is in the form of the film having a first surface and an opposing second surface,wherein the aerogel is attached to a support layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface such that an interface is formed between a portion of the first surface of the aerogel film and a portion of the second surface of the support layer, andwherein a majority of the volume of the aerogel film does not include the support layer.14. The macroporous-structured polymeric organic aerogel of claim 13 , wherein the support layer is a fiber support layer.15. The macroporous-structured polymeric organic aerogel of claim 14 , wherein the fiber support is a woven fiber support claim 14 , a knitted fiber support ...

METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR ADDING CONTENT TO A DATA CONTAINER

There is described a system for adding content to a data container, the data container comprising one or more segments arranged in a sequence, each segment containing payload data and wherein at least one of the one or more segments is compressed. The system comprises parsing through at least a portion of the data container so as to determine at least one of a beginning and an end of the sequence of segments; and adding content to the data container at the at least one of the beginning and the end of the sequence of segments, while the at least one of the segments remains compressed. 1. A system for adding content to a data container , the system comprising:at least one memory including computer program code; parse through at least a portion of the data container to determine at least one of a beginning and an end of the sequence of segments; and', 'add content to the data container at the at least one of the beginning and the end of the sequence of segments, while the at least one of the segments remains compressed;', 'wherein the data container comprises one or more segments arranged in a sequence, and wherein each segment contains payload data, and wherein at least one of the one or more segments is compressed., 'at least one processor in data communication with the memory, wherein the processor is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to parse the container header to determine an end of the container header and the beginning of the sequence of segments.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data container comprises a container trailer claim 1 , which container trailer follows the sequence of segments claim 1 , and wherein the processor is further configured to parse the data container to determine an end of the sequence of segments and a beginning of the container trailer.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the parsing comprises parsing at least one of the one or more segments in the sequence to identify an end of ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE WITH ADJACENT SATELLITES USING A MECHANICALLY GIMBALED ASYMMETRICAL-APERTURE ANTENNA

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for two-way satellite communication and an asymmetric-aperture antenna for two-way satellite communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beam pattern for an asymmetric-aperture antenna is offset in a narrow beamwidth direction, and the offset beam pattern is directed by a mechanical gimbal, with the beam pattern offset made to reduce interference with an adjacent satellite. In additional embodiments, operational areas near the equator are identified for a given offset beam pattern, or a beam pattern offset may be adjusted over time to compensate for movement of the asymmetric-aperture antenna when attached to an airplane, boat, or other mobile vehicle. 1. A method , comprising:associating an antenna mounted on a mobile vehicle with a satellite for communications, wherein the antenna comprises a radiating surface having a plurality of radiating elements;producing a beam using the radiating surface, the beam having an asymmetric beam pattern with a narrow-beamwidth direction and a wide-beamwidth direction;determining an offset angle of the beam with respect to a perpendicular of the radiating surface in the narrow-beamwidth direction;adjusting a plurality of signals communicated with the plurality of radiating elements to adjust an angle of the beam to the offset angle; andadjusting an azimuth and an elevation of the beam to point the beam in a direction toward the satellite, wherein adjusting the plurality of signals to adjust the angle of the beam and adjusting the azimuth and the elevation of the beam are based at least in part on a location of the mobile vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the plurality of signals further comprises:adjusting a respective phase offset of each signal of the plurality of signals.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the plurality of signals further comprises:adjusting a respective amplitude of each signal of the plurality of signals.4. The method of claim 1 , further ...

System and Method for Automatically Selecting Encoding/Decoding for Streaming Media

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for encoding media content based on network quality of service parameters. A system configured to practice the method determines quality of service parameters for a network between a media server and a media client. The system selects an encoder based on a list of decoders available at the media client and the quality of service parameters, and encodes at least a portion of the media via the encoder. The system can further determine settings for the encoder based on a media type, and encode the media via the encoder according to the settings. The system can detect when the media client moves to a new network, detect new quality of service parameters, and select a new encoder based on the list of decoders available at the media client, the media type, and the new quality of service parameters. 1. A method comprising:receiving, over a network, from a media server and at a media client, a first portion of a media, wherein the media was encoded with a first encoder based on a first decoder corresponding to the first encoder being available at the media client, and wherein a selection of the first encoder is based on quality of service parameters;receiving, over the network and at the media client, a second portion of the media, the second portion of the media being encoded with a temporary encoder because a decoder is not available at the media client associated with a second encoder which is identified as preferable for encoding the second portion;obtaining the decoder; andafter obtaining the decoder, receiving a third portion of the media that is encoded using the second encoder.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the media server determines settings for one or more of the first encoder claim 1 , the second encoder and the temporary encoder based on a type of the media and the quality of service parameters.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the media server encodes at least one ...

DATA COMMUNICATION WITH REMOTE NETWORK NODE

Data transfer between remote and base locations over a network is effected. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a data router controls the routing of data between base and remote network appliances as a function of metadata describing the data and capabilities of the remote network appliance. 1. A method comprising:populating at least one asset space with an identification of data stored at a base network appliance as a function of metadata stored at the base network appliance and an authenticated user associated with a remote network appliance;presenting the at least one asset space to the authenticated user for use in selecting stored data for transfer; and transcoding the data from a first type into a second type according to an application program available at a remote network appliance identified in the request, and', 'causing, at least in part, a transmission of the transcoded data to the remote network appliance., 'in response to receiving a request for data identified in the asset space,'}2. A method of claim 1 , wherein the first type claim 1 , the second type claim 1 , or a combination thereof is a multipurpose internet mail extensions type.3. A method of claim 1 , wherein the first type is compatible with a software application that is not available at the remote network appliance.4. A method of claim 1 , wherein the second type is compatible with a software application programmed on the remote network application.5. A method of claim 1 , wherein the first type is compatible with a first software application and the second type is compatible with a second software application claim 1 , and wherein the first software application is different from the second software application.6. A method of claim 1 , further comprising:iterating a plurality of type handlers in a random order to find a handler for transcoding the data.7. A method of claim 6 , further comprising:determining that no handler is applicable for transcoding the data; ...

ANTENNA WITH SENSORS FOR ACCURATE POINTING

Determining movement for alignment of a satellite antenna using accelerometer data and gyroscope data of the satellite antenna. Described techniques include receiving accelerometer data for a first time period from an accelerometer mounted on the antenna and analyzing the accelerometer data to determine a movement time window for a movement event of the antenna. The techniques may include receiving gyroscope data for the first time period from a gyroscope mounted on the antenna and analyzing the gyroscope data during the movement time window to determine an amount of movement of the antenna due to the movement event. 135-. (canceled)36. A method for aligning an antenna with a target device , the method comprising:performing a first positioning process of the antenna, the first positioning process establishing a first alignment of the antenna based at least in part on a signal quality characteristic of first signals received from the target device;performing a second positioning process of the antenna based at least in part on the first alignment of the antenna, the second positioning process comprising:transmitting, by the antenna, second signals at a plurality of angular positioning steps;capturing sensor data from one or more sensors mounted on the antenna during the plurality of angular positioning steps; andestablishing a second alignment of the antenna, wherein the second alignment of the antenna is based at least in part on signal strength information for the second signals transmitted at the plurality of angular positioning steps and angular positioning information for the plurality of angular positioning steps determined from the captured sensor data.37. The method of claim 36 , wherein the performing the second positioning process further comprises:identifying an amount of adjustment for aligning the antenna from a current angular position to the second alignment of the antenna; andproviding an adjustment signal indicating the amount of adjustment for ...

DEVICE CLASSIFICATION FOR MEDIA DELIVERY

Media content is provided for remote playback over a packet-based network. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a host server authenticates remote users and further processes media content requests from authenticated remote users by directing or otherwise facilitating the delivery of requested media content from a user's media content source to a remote playback device. The remote playback device is classified and the media content is selectively configured at one or both of the media content source and the host server in accordance with the classification, prior to delivery to the remote playback device. Communications among the host server, remote playback device and media content source are over the packet-based network. 1. An apparatus comprising:a processor and a memory including computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following:register a packet-communicating terminal for sharing data from the packet-communicating terminal;receive, from the packet-communicating terminal, one or more caching policies by which to store the shared data at one or more caches;program the packet-communicating terminal with the one or more caching policies to store the shared data at the one or more caches;implement a cache engine according to the one or more caching policies to provide the shared data to the one or more caches, over a packet-communicating network, as a function of the one or more caching policies and of a current status of the shared data that is stored at the one or more caches; andin response to a request from a remote user device for the shared data, direct a transfer of the shared data in the one or more caches over the packet-communicating network to the remote user device.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the packet-communicating terminal comprises one of a PC claim 1 , mobile telephone claim 1 , and a digital media player.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

DYNAMIC SIGNAL QUALITY CRITERIA FOR SATELLITE TERMINAL INSTALLATIONS

The described features generally relate to determining dynamic signal quality criteria for an installation of satellite terminals for communications in a satellite communications system. In particular, the signal quality criteria for an installation may be based on an identified position of the satellite terminal to be installed, and in some examples based on the positions and signal characteristics of neighboring satellite terminals that have already been installed. In some examples, a signal quality map may be generated for a service beam coverage area, based on predetermined transmission characteristics and/or measured transmissions from a number of satellite terminals served by a communications satellite. The generated signal quality map may then be used to determine a signal quality threshold for the installation of a satellite terminal being installed for communications in a satellite communications system. 1. A method for use in a satellite communication system , comprising:receiving information associated with an installation procedure of a satellite terminal that is to connect to the satellite communication system, wherein the information comprises position information corresponding to a position of the satellite terminal and signal quality information corresponding to a measurement of an installation procedure transmission between the satellite terminal and a target satellite of the satellite communication system;determining a signal quality threshold for the satellite terminal based at least in part on the received position information; anddetermining whether the installation procedure was successful based at least in part on the received signal quality information and the determined signal quality threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the position information is determined based at least in part on one or more positioning signals received from one or more satellites of a global positioning satellite constellation.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUSHING SCHEDULED CONTENT TO OPTIMIZE NETWORK BANDWIDTH

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system of a media server determines a number of media content playout periods in a media program to be presented at a client device, obtains a media content item for presentation during a playout period, and transmits the media content item for storage in a client device cache prior to presentation of the media program. The method also includes transmitting to the client device a time stamp associated with the transmitting of the media content item, and transmitting an instruction to the client device to perform buffering of streaming media during the playout period. The client device also transmits a first message indicating that the transmitting of the media content item has been performed, and a second message indicating that the presenting of the media content item has been completed. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:obtaining, by a processing system including a processor of a media server, a media content item for presentation during a first media content playout period of a plurality of media content playout periods available in a media program to be presented, via streaming, at a client device;transmitting, by the processing system, the media content item for storage in a cache of the client device, wherein the transmitting of the media content item is performed prior to presentation of the media program via the streaming; andtransmitting, by the processing system, an instruction to the client device to perform buffering of the streaming during the first media content playout period, wherein the instruction includes a command to the client device to increase the buffering of the streaming while the media content item is being presented during the first media content playout period, wherein the increase of the buffering of the streaming utilizes bandwidth that is made available by not transmitting a different media content item that is to ...

Task-Lit Cabinet

Methods, apparatuses, and products passively generate electrical energy from waste heat. Electronic components in cabinets generate waste heat that is used to illuminate an interior of a cabinet. A thermovoltaic semiconductor detects a temperature differential between a pair of terminals installed in the cabinet. The thermovoltaic semiconductor generates a low voltage output in response to the temperature differential. A power supply receives the low voltage output and produces a higher voltage for low-wattage light sources installed in the cabinet. 1. A method , comprising:convecting waste heat from a cabinet that is produced by electronic components racked within the cabinet;passively generating electrical power by a power supply operating in the cabinet, the power supply passively generating the electrical power from the waste heat produced by the electronic components in the cabinet;selectively connecting an end of a bus cable to an output terminal of the power supply, the bus cable distributing the electrical power to interior lighting that illuminates an interior of the cabinet; andseries connecting another end the bus cable to another bus cable in a neighboring cabinet racking additional electronic components, the bus cable and the another bus cable daisy chained together to electrically distribute the electrical power passively generated from the waste heat in the cabinet to the additional electronic components racked in the neighboring cabinet.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising connecting a light emitting diode to the bus cable to receive the electrical power and to produce light inside the cabinet.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising adhesively adhering the light emitting diode to an interior sidewall of the cabinet.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising connecting a switch between the output terminal of the power supply and the end of the bus cable.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising closing the switch when a door in ...

Method of Manufacturing Spacers for Pipe-in-Pipe Systems and Spacer for a Pipe-in-Pipe Structure

A method manufacturing a spacer for a pipe-in-pipe system includes mixing aerogel particles with a polymer to form a mixture in which the particles are dispersed in the polymer. The resulting mixture is moulded and the polymer is solidified to form the spacer or a component of the spacer, in which the dispersed, particles are suspended in a matrix of the solidified polymer. 136-. (canceled)37. A method of manufacturing a spacer for a pipe-in-pine system. , the method comprising:to mixing a filler aerogel particles with a polymer to form a mixture in which the particles are dispersed in the polymer; andmoulding the resulting mixture and solidifying the polymer to form the spacer or a component of the spacer, in which the dispersed particles are suspended in a matrix of the solidified polymer.38. The method of claim 37 , comprising injectior-moulding the mixture.39. The method of claim 37 , comprising claim 37 , pouring the mixture into a mould cavity.40. The method of claim 37 , comprising mixing the particles with the polymer when the polymer is in a liquid form.41. The method of claim 40 , comprising heating and/or catalysing the polymer when solidifying the polymer after moulding the mixture.42. The method of claim 40 , comprising melting the polymer and mixing the particles with the molten polymer.43. The method of claim 37 , comprising mixing the particles with the polymer when the polymer is in a granular form claim 37 , and then melting the polymer.44. The method of comprising cooling the mixture when solidifying the polymer after moulding claim 42 , the mixture.45. The method of claim 37 , whereinthe particles comprise polyimide aerogel particles claim 37 ,46. The method of claim 37 , wherein the particles have a diameter of between 5μm and 500 μm.47. The method of claim 46 , wherein the particles have a diameter between 25 μm and 125 μm.48. The method of claim 37 , where the particles constitute between 5% and 50% of the mixture by volume claim 37 ,49. The ...

CONTENT MANAGEMENT FOR PACKET-COMMUNICATING DEVICES

Media content associated with a playlist is provided for remote access over a packet-based network. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a host server provides access to a user-defined playlist depicting media content available from user's media content source (e.g., at a registered user's PC). User-defined playlists and associated media content are managed to facilitate access to media in accordance with characteristics of the media content and/or playlist such as format and bitrate, and as may be related to an intended playback use of the playlist. Media content for the playlists is stored in a network storage device for remote access, with the storage managed to facilitate remote access in appropriate formats, with selective cross-referencing among playlists for different playlist types, content format and content bandwidth. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory including computer program code for one or more programs, cause, at least in part, a storing of media content and playlist data based, at least in part, on cross-referencing content mapping by identifying one or more media content titles under at least two playlists;', 'identify at least two formats of media content files for the one or more media content titles;', 'receive and authenticate playlist requests, wherein one or more requested playlists identify at least one associated media content title; and', 'cause, at least in part, a delivery of the media content files to a remote playback device based, at least in part, on the cross-referencing content mapping by identification of the media content files associated with the requested playlist., 'the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following,'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is further caused to:receive format information for delivery of the media content files ...

DYNAMIC SIGNAL QUALITY CRITERIA FOR SATELLITE TERMINAL INSTALLATIONS

The described features generally relate to determining dynamic signal quality criteria for an installation of satellite terminals for communications in a satellite communications system. In particular, the signal quality criteria for an installation may be based on an identified position of the satellite terminal to be installed, and in some examples based on the positions and signal characteristics of neighboring satellite terminals that have already been installed. In some examples, a signal quality map may be generated for a service beam coverage area, based on predetermined transmission characteristics and/or measured transmissions from a number of satellite terminals served by a communications satellite. The generated signal quality map may then be used to determine a signal quality threshold for the installation of a satellite terminal being installed for communications in a satellite communications system. 1. (canceled)2. A method for use in a satellite communication system , comprising:receiving position information corresponding to a position of a satellite terminal to be installed in the satellite communication system, the satellite terminal in a region of a first coverage area that overlaps with a second coverage area, wherein the first coverage area is associated with a first communications satellite of the satellite communication system, and the second coverage area is associated with a second communications satellite of the satellite communication system;initially pointing, based at least in part on the received position information, the satellite terminal at the first communications satellite;determining a signal quality threshold for the satellite terminal based at least in part on the received position information and a signal quality map that includes the region of the satellite terminal;adjusting the pointing of the satellite terminal based at least in part on the determined signal quality threshold;determining that the signal quality threshold ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUSHING SCHEDULED CONTENT TO OPTIMIZE NETWORK BANDWIDTH

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system of a media server determines a number of media content playout periods in a media program to be presented at a client device, obtains a media content item for presentation during a playout period, and transmits the media content item for storage in a client device cache prior to presentation of the media program. The method also includes transmitting to the client device a time stamp associated with the transmitting of the media content item, and transmitting an instruction to the client device to perform buffering of streaming media during the playout period. The client device also transmits a first message indicating that the transmitting of the media content item has been performed, and a second message indicating that the presenting of the media content item has been completed. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:determining, by a processing system including a processor of a media server, a number of media content playout periods available in a media program to be presented via streaming at a client device;obtaining, by the processing system, a media content item for presentation during a playout period of the media program;transmitting, by the processing system, the media content item for storage in a cache of the client device, wherein the transmitting of the media content item is performed prior to presentation of the media program via the streaming;transmitting, by the processing system, to the client device a time stamp associated with the transmitting of the media content item, wherein an expiration time for the storage of the media content item is based on the time stamp; andtransmitting, by the processing system, an instruction to the client device to perform buffering of the streaming during the playout period,wherein the client device transmits, responsive to the transmitting of the media content item for storage in the cache, a first ...

POLYMER AEROGEL WITH IMPROVED MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES

An aerogel that includes an open-cell structured polymer matrix that can have 5 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a polyamic amide polymer, based on the total weight of the aerogel is disclosed. The aerogel can have a density of 0.05 g/cmto 0.35 g/cmand can be thermally stable to resist browning at 330° C. 2. The aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel includes 5 wt. % to 25 wt. % of the polyamic amide polymer based on the total weight of the aerogel.3. The aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel has:a porosity of at least 70%, as measured according to ASTM D4404-10; andan elongation of 0.1% to 50%, as measured by ASTM D882-02.4. The aerogel of claim 3 , wherein the aerogel has a tensile strength of 100 psi to 2500 psi claim 3 , as measured by ASTM D882-02.6. The aerogel of claim 5 , wherein the copolymer is a branched copolymer.8. The aerogel of claim 1 , further comprising a polyimide polymer.10. The aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel is a film.11. The aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel is comprised in an article of manufacture.12. The aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the article of manufacture comprises circuitry.13. The aerogel of claim 12 , wherein the aerogel provides thermal insulation to the circuitry.14. The aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the article of manufacture is a radiofrequency antenna claim 11 , a radome claim 11 , an apparel claim 11 , a building claim 11 , or an automobile.15. The aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the article of manufacture is an insulating material for an oil or gas pipeline or an aerospace application.16. The aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the article of manufacture comprises a RF substrate.17. The aerogel of claim 16 , wherein the RF substrate is transparent to RF radiation.18. The aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the article of manufacture comprises a substrate with a low dielectric constant.19. The aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the article of manufacture comprises a face mask filter. This application is a continuation of U.S. ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SINGLE FIBER 4K VIDEO

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that encodes digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera and provided according to a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard. The digital signals are transmitted as serial digital interface (SDI) streams to a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) unit; the WDM unit performs electrical-to-optical conversion of the SDI streams and outputs a multiplexed signal to a single fiber-optic cable. The video camera, encoding unit, and WDM unit form a combined module within a housing; the device connects to a proximal end of a single fiber-optic cable, and a distal end of the single fiber-optic cable is configurable for connection to a demultiplexer of a 4K-UHD video presentation device. The multiplexed signal is transmitted on the single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the proximal end to the distal end. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device comprising:a processing system including a processor; anda memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations comprising:encoding a plurality of digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera, the encoding performed by an encoding unit coupled to the video camera, the image data provided by the video camera in accordance with a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard; andtransmitting the plurality of digital signals to a multiplexing unit coupled to the encoding unit, the multiplexing unit outputting a multiplexed signal comprising a plurality of optical wavelengths, the multiplexed signal transmitted on a single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the multiplexing unit to a presentation device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of digital signals comprises a set of four serial digital interface (SDI) streams.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of the SDI streams corresponds to a portion of the image data to be ...

Polymer aerogel with improved mechanical and thermal properties

An aerogel comprising an open-cell structured polymer matrix that includes a polyamic amide polymer is described.

POLYMER AEROGEL WITH IMPROVED MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES

A method of making an aerogel is described. The method can include obtaining a solution comprising polyamic acid and an imidazole, adding a dehydrating agent to the solution in an amount where the molar ratio of the imidazole to the dehydrating agent is 0.17:1 to 2.8:1 and reacting the solution at room temperature to 100° C. to produce a polymer matrix gel comprising a polyamic amide, and drying the polymer matrix gel to form an aerogel comprising an open-cell structured polymer matrix that includes 5 wt. % to 50 wt. % of the polyamic amide based on the total weight of the polymer aerogel. 1. A method of making an aerogel , the method comprising:(a) obtaining a solution comprising polyamic acid and an imidazole;(b) adding a dehydrating agent to the solution in an amount where the molar ratio of the imidazole to the dehydrating agent is 0.17:1 to 2.8:1 and reacting the solution at room temperature to 100° C. to produce a polymer matrix gel comprising a polyamic amide; and(e) drying the polymer matrix gel to form an aerogel comprising an open-cell structured polymer matrix that includes 5 wt. % to 50 wt. % of the polyamic amide based on the total weight of the polymer aerogel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel includes 5 wt. % to 25 wt. % claim 1 , of the polyamic amide polymer based on the total weight of the polymer aerogel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer matrix has an average pore size of greater than 50 nanometers (nm) to 5000 nm in diameter.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the polymer matrix has an average pore size of 1000 nm to 1400 nm in diameter.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the polymer matrix has an average pore size of 1100 nm to 1300 nm.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the alkyl group or the substituted alkyl group has 1 to 12 carbon atoms.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein Ris a methyl group or an ethyl group and Rand Rare each individually an H atom claim 6 , an alkyl group claim 6 , or a substituted alkyl group.9. The ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE WITH ADJACENT SATELLITES USING A MECHANICALLY GIMBALED ASYMMETRICAL-APERTURE ANTENNA

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for two-way satellite communication and an asymmetric-aperture antenna for two-way satellite communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beam pattern for an asymmetric-aperture antenna is offset in a narrow beamwidth direction, and the offset beam pattern is directed by a mechanical gimbal, with the beam pattern offset made to reduce interference with an adjacent satellite. In additional embodiments, operational areas near the equator are identified for a given offset beam pattern, or a beam pattern offset may be adjusted over time to compensate for movement of the asymmetric-aperture antenna when attached to an airplane, boat, or other mobile vehicle.

TACTICAL RIFLE

A tactical combat rifle includes a two-part, bolt carrier. The upper part of the bolt carrier rides on rails formed in an upper receiver while the lower part of the bolt carrier, although attached to the upper part and moving with it, engages no supporting surfaces. A piston, driven by combustion gases from a regulatable gas block assembly, strikes the upper bolt carrier in the center of its mass to propel it rearward. The barrel is threaded to a removable barrel extension and secured to the upper receiver. A non-reciprocating charging handle is located far forward and accessible from either side of the upper receiver so the user does not have to lower the rifle from the shoulder or take eyes off the target. Combustion debris is kept away from the lower receiver and bolt so operation is cleaner and cycling rates of fire steadier. 1. A rifle , comprising:a barrel having a distal end and a proximal end and a chamber formed in said proximal end and a bore formed from said chamber to said distal end of said barrel and a hole formed in said bore of said barrel,a gas block assembly attached to said barrel, said gas block assembly having an interior in communication with said hole in said bore of said barrel;a piston slidably carried by said gas block assembly, said piston movable between a proximal position and a distal position so that gas from said barrel travels through said hole in said barrel to said interior of said gas block assembly and drives said piston from said distal position to said proximal position;an upper receiver having rails, said barrel being housed in said upper receiver;an upper bolt carrier slidable on said rails of said upper receiver and in operating connection with said piston of said gas block assembly so that when said piston slides proximally and strikes said upper bolt carrier, said upper bolt carrier slides proximally in response thereto;a lower bolt carrier supported by and slidable with said upper bolt carrier;a bolt carried by said lower ...

DYNAMIC SIGNAL QUALITY CRITERIA FOR SATELLITE TERMINAL INSTALLATIONS

The described features generally relate to determining dynamic signal quality criteria for an installation of satellite terminals for communications in a satellite communications system. In particular, the signal quality criteria for an installation may be based on an identified position of the satellite terminal to be installed, and in some examples based on the positions and signal characteristics of neighboring satellite terminals that have already been installed. In some examples, a signal quality map may be generated for a service beam coverage area, based on predetermined transmission characteristics and/or measured transmissions from a number of satellite terminals served by a communications satellite. The generated signal quality map may then be used to determine a signal quality threshold for the installation of a satellite terminal being installed for communications in a satellite communications system. 1. A method for use at one or more devices in a satellite communication system , comprising:receiving, at a first device of the satellite communication system, position information and signal quality information associated with a plurality of satellite terminals served by a target satellite of the satellite communication system, wherein the position information corresponds to positions of the plurality of satellite terminals, and the signal quality information corresponds to signal quality measurements of transmissions between the plurality of satellite terminals and the target satellite;constructing, by the first device, a signal quality map based at least in part on the received position information and the received signal quality information; andusing the constructed signal quality map during an installation procedure of a satellite terminal to be served by the target satellite to determine whether the installation procedure is successful.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:using, together with the constructed signal quality map, a position of ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE WITH ADJACENT SATELLITES USING A MECHANICALLY GIMBALED ASYMMETRICAL-APERTURE ANTENNA

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for two-way satellite communication and an asymmetric-aperture antenna for two-way satellite communication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beam pattern for an asymmetric-aperture antenna is offset in a narrow beamwidth direction, and the offset beam pattern is directed by a mechanical gimbal, with the beam pattern offset made to reduce interference with an adjacent satellite. In additional embodiments, operational areas near the equator are identified for a given offset beam pattern, or a beam pattern offset may be adjusted over time to compensate for movement of the asymmetric-aperture antenna when attached to an airplane, boat, or other mobile vehicle. 1. (canceled)2. An antenna for mounting on a mobile vehicle for communicating with a satellite , the antenna comprising:a radiating surface to produce a beam having an asymmetric beam pattern with a narrow-beamwidth direction and a wide-beamwidth direction, the radiating surface comprising a plurality of radiating elements;one or more control elements to adjust an offset angle of the beam from a perpendicular of the radiating surface in the narrow-beamwidth direction by adjusting a plurality of signals communicated with the plurality of radiating elements;an azimuth adjustment to rotate the radiating surface about a first axis;an elevation adjustment to rotate the radiating surface about a second axis; andcontrol circuitry to provide first commands to the one or more control elements to adjust the offset angle of the beam, the control circuity further to provide second commands to the azimuth adjustment and the elevation adjustment to control the azimuth adjustment and the elevation adjustment to point the beam in a direction toward the satellite, wherein the first and second commands are based at least in part on a location of the mobile vehicle.3. The antenna of claim 2 , wherein adjusting the plurality of signals comprises adjusting a respective phase offset of each signal of ...

ANTENNA WITH SENSORS FOR ACCURATE POINTING

Determining movement for alignment of a satellite antenna using accelerometer data and gyroscope data of the satellite antenna. Described techniques include receiving accelerometer data for a first time period from an accelerometer mounted on the antenna and analyzing the accelerometer data to determine a movement time window for a movement event of the antenna. The techniques may include receiving gyroscope data for the first time period from a gyroscope mounted on the antenna and analyzing the gyroscope data during the movement time window to determine an amount of movement of the antenna due to the movement event. 1. A method for determining movement of an antenna , the method comprising:receiving accelerometer data for a first time period from an accelerometer mounted on the antenna;analyzing the accelerometer data to determine a movement time window for a movement event of the antenna;receiving gyroscope data for the first time period from a gyroscope mounted on the antenna; andanalyzing the gyroscope data during the movement time window to determine an amount of movement of the antenna due to the movement event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the antenna moves over a plurality of angular positioning steps during the first time period, wherein each of the plurality of angular positioning steps comprises an angular adjustment phase and a static phase;the analyzing to determine the movement time window comprises determining an angular positioning time window corresponding to the each of the plurality of angular positioning steps based on the accelerometer data; andthe analyzing to determine the amount of movement of the antenna comprises determining an amount of angular movement corresponding to the each of the plurality of angular positioning steps based on the gyroscope data within each respective angular positioning time window.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:communicating a radio frequency signal via the antenna;identifying an amount of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SINGLE FIBER 4K VIDEO

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that encodes digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera and provided according to a 4K ultra-high definition (4K-UHD) standard. The digital signals are transmitted as serial digital interface (SDI) streams to a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) unit; the WDM unit performs electrical-to-optical conversion of the SDI streams and outputs a multiplexed signal to a single fiber-optic cable. The video camera, encoding unit, and WDM unit form a combined module within a housing; the device connects to a proximal end of a single fiber-optic cable, and a distal end of the single fiber-optic cable is configurable for connection to a demultiplexer of a 4K-UHD video presentation device. The multiplexed signal is transmitted on the single fiber-optic cable unidirectionally from the proximal end to the distal end. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device comprising:a processing system including a processor; anda memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations comprising:encoding a plurality of digital signals representing image data captured by a video camera, wherein the encoding is performed by an encoding unit coupled to the video camera, wherein the video camera provides the image data in accordance with a high resolution standard; andtransmitting the digital signals as a plurality of serial digital interface (SDI) streams to a wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) unit coupled to the encoding unit, wherein the WDM unit performs electrical-to-optical conversion of the plurality of SDI streams and outputs a multiplexed signal comprising a plurality of wavelengths to a cable connector configured for connecting to a single fiber-optic cable,wherein the video camera, the encoding unit, and the WDM unit form a combined module within a housing, the housing having a port formed therein, wherein the cable ...

ANTENNA WITH SENSORS FOR ACCURATE POINTING

Determining movement for alignment of a satellite antenna using accelerometer data and gyroscope data of the satellite antenna. Described techniques include receiving accelerometer data for a first time period from an accelerometer mounted on the antenna and analyzing the accelerometer data to determine a movement time window for a movement event of the antenna. The techniques may include receiving gyroscope data for the first time period from a gyroscope mounted on the antenna and analyzing the gyroscope data during the movement time window to determine an amount of movement of the antenna due to the movement event. 1. (canceled)2. An apparatus , comprising:an antenna mounted to a fixed base via a mounting bracket assembly;an antenna communications assembly for receiving first signals from a target device and transmitting second signals to the target device;one or more sensors mounted on the antenna, wherein the one or more sensors produce sensor data; and communicate one or more radio frequency signals via the antenna over a first time period;', 'receive, for the first time period, sensor data from the one or more sensors mounted on the antenna;', 'identify an amount of adjustment for aligning the antenna from a current angular position to an aligned angular position based at least in part on signal strength information of the one or more radio frequency signals and the sensor data; and', 'provide an adjustment signal indicating the amount of adjustment of the mounting bracket assembly to align the antenna., 'a movement detection device coupled with the antenna communications assembly and the one or more sensors, wherein the movement detection device is configured to3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the movement detection device configured to identify the amount of adjustment is further configured to:determine that a peak return link signal strength corresponds to an angular position between one or more angular positioning steps associated with communicating ...

MOBILE HEAT PIPE COOLED FAST REACTOR SYSTEM

A mobile heat pipe cooled fast nuclear reactor may be configured for transportation to remote locations and may be able to provide 0.5 to 2 megawatts of power. The mobile heat pipe cooled fast reactor may contain a plurality of heat pipes that are proximate to a plurality of fuel pins inside the reactor. The plurality of heat pipes may extend out of the reactor. The reactor may be configured to be placed in a standard shipping container, and may further be configured to be contained within a cask and attached to a skid for easier transportation. 1. A mobile heat pipe cooled reactor system , comprising:a core block;a plurality of heat pipes comprising coolant, a portion of each of the plurality of heat pipes extending into the core block and another portion of each of the plurality of heat pipes extending outward from the core block;a plurality of fuel pins containing nuclear fuel, the plurality of fuel pins located within the core block and positioned proximate to the portions of the plurality of heat pipes extending into the core block;a decay heat exchanger located outside the core block and surrounding part of the portion of each of the plurality of heat pipes extending outward from the core block, the decay heat exchanger configured to perform decay heat removal;shielding located between the decay heat exchanger and the core block; andan active heat exchanger outside the core block and surrounding another part of the portion of each of the plurality of heat pipes extending outward from the core block, whereinthe plurality of heat pipes are operably connected to the core block, the decay heat exchanger and the active heat exchanger,the plurality of heat pipes are configured to transfer heat away from the core block to an outside of the reactor system through the active heat exchanger, the decay heat exchanger, or both, andthe decay heat exchanger is located closer to the core block than the active heat exchanger.2. The mobile heat pipe cooled reactor system of ...

ORGANIC POLYMER AEROGELS COMPRISING MICROSTRUCTURES

Organic polymer aerogels, articles of manufacture, and uses thereof are described. The aerogels include an organic polymer matrix and microstructures dispersed within the aerogels, which provides for superior thermal conductivity and mechanical properties. 1. An organic polymer aerogel comprising an organic polymer gel matrix and microstructures dispersed or embedded within the aerogel , wherein the aerogel has an at least bimodal pore size distribution comprising a first peak of 100 nm to 500 nm and a second peak of 2 nm to 8 nm.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the microstructures comprise inorganic microstructures.8. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 7 , wherein the inorganic microstructures comprise glass fibers.9. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the microstructures are polymeric microstructures.10. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 9 , wherein the polymeric microstructures comprise one or more of aramid fibers claim 9 , polyester fibers claim 9 , poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) particles claim 9 , and aerogel powder particles.11. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 10 , wherein the polymeric microstructures comprise aramid fibers having an average diameter of 10 μm to 15 μm.12. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the aramid fibers have an average length of 1.3 mm to 1.8 mm.13. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the aramid fibers have an average length of 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.14. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the aramid fibers comprise a first group of aramid fibers having an average length of 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm and second group of aramid fibers having an average length 1.3 mm to 1.8 mm and wherein the weight ratio of the first group of aramid fibers to the second group of aramid fibers is 5:1 to 1:1.15. (canceled)16. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the aramid fibers comprise 1 wt. % to 50% of ...

Improved color-converting photoluminescent film

An improved color-converting photoluminescent film that provides visible light emission in the red to green portion of the visible spectrum when excited by blue light. The color-converted photoluminescent film of the invention is patternable and has improved luminous efficiency and stability and is suitable for use in electroluminescent displays. The film comprises a mixture of a clear UV curable resin and photo-initiator which does not absorb blue light; and fluorescent pigment particles, wherein a molecular additive is optionally provided in to either or both of the pigment particles and curable resin. The mixture is screen printed onto a substrate to form a film and UV cured.

Apparatus and method for enhancing yield and transfer rate of a packed bed

An apparatus for enhancing a yield and a transfer rate of a packed bed includes a packed bed, a vessel having a reaction chamber, a support frame and acoustic attenuator for holding the packed bed in the reaction chamber, at least one acoustic transducer adapted to transmit acoustic energy into the packed bed and an acoustic generator. The acoustic generator has impedance matching functionality.

METHOD FOR POLYMERIZING A HYDROXYLEN END BLOCKED POLYDIORGANOSILOXANE

Object locating system

A locating unit includes a wireless communications interface for transmitting signals to one or more locating tags. A user physically associates each tag with an item of interest, such as a briefcase or key ring. When a tagged item is misplaced, the user uses the locating unit to find it. Using the user interface included in the locating unit, the user selects the desired item from a listing of tagged items. Based on the user selection, the locating unit polls the associated tag. The polled tag responds by emitting an audible signal, thereby aiding the user in determining its location. Preferably, the locating unit is a mobile terminal and communications between the mobile terminal and individual tags is two-way. Thus, a polled tag returns a found signal to the mobile terminal in response to being polled. The mobile terminal provides the user with found/not-found indication, from which the user can ascertain whether the desired tagged item is within range of the polling signal, even if the tag's audible signal cannot be heard. Tags preferably include a switch that, when actuated, causes the tag to poll the mobile terminal. In response to receiving a poll signal from a tag, the mobile terminal emits an audible signal and returns a found signal to the polling tag. The polling tag provides the user with a found/not-found indicator. Thus, individual tags can be used to locate the mobile terminal. Preferably, the wireless interfaces in the mobile terminal and locating tags are Bluetooth transceivers.

Organic polymer aerogels comprising microstructures

Thermally treated polyamic amide aerogel

Thermally treated aerogel compositions that include polyamic amides in an amount less than the aerogel compositions that include polyamic amides prior to thermal treatment, and articles of manufacture that include or are manufactured from the aerogel compositions are described.

Methods, apparatus and computer program products for packet transport over wireless communication links

Methods, systems and computer program products are provide which reduce overhead in the communication of messages having a message header over a communication link. An alias address is selected from a predefined set of alias addresses and associated with a portion of the header of the message. If no unused alias addresses are available the least recently used alias address is associated with the portion of the message header. The portion of the message header is removed from the message and the alias address substituted. This reduced data message is then transmitted. The number of alias addresses may be increased to avoid churning of alias addresses. The message is reconstructed based on the alias address and the associated portion of the original message.

Perpetual data

This present invention allows self monitoring and repair for data stored in disparate locations on a distributed network. This is a function that ensures the integrity of data and saving either the whole data element or small parts of the data element, multiple times, in such a way as to allow for the intelligent monitoring of the validity status of the data element itself or preferably of its similar parts amongst themselves. These parts then have the ability to replicate and relocate themselves as required by algorithms calculating rank availability and geographic location to maintain their existence and make certain guarantees on their validity and constant availability.

Improved color-converting photoluminescent film

An improved color-converting photoluminescent film that provides visible light emission in the red to green portion of the visible spectrum when excited by blue light. The color-converted photoluminescent film of the invention is patternable and has improved luminous efficiency and stability and is suitable for use in electroluminescent displays. The film comprises a mixture of a clear UV curable resin and photo-initiator which does not absorb blue light; and fluorescent pigment particles, wherein a molecular additive is optionally provided in to either or both of the pigment particles and curable resin. The mixture is screen printed onto a substrate to form a film and UV cured.

Methods and apparatus for selective encryption and decryption of point to multi-point messages

Methods and systems for selectively encrypting and decrypting messages transmitted on a channel of a communication network, such as a broadcast channel, are provided. Group encryption keys are provided for one or more services utilizing the broadcast channel to communicate messages. A message associated with a particular service first receives an error check value, such as a cyclical redundancy check (CRC) value generated from the unencrypted message. The message is then encrypted using the group encryption key for the service and the CRC is added to the encrypted message and transmitted with a broadcast address of the communication network. A receiver then receives the message and determines that the CRC indicates an error (as it is generated from the encrypted message rather than the unencrypted message). The receiver then decrypts the message using the group encryption key for the service (assuming the receiver is authorized to receive the service, i.e., has access to the group encryption key) and generates a CRC from the decrypted message. If this CRC matches the CRC received with the message, the receiver recognizes the message as being associated with the corresponding service and processes the message accordingly. Where multiple services are supported and the receiver has a corresponding plurality of group encryption keys, each encryption key can be tested until a CRC without error is provided thereby indicating the service with which the message is associated.

Organic polymer aerogels comprising microstructures

Organic polymer aerogels, articles of manufacture, and uses thereof are described. The aerogels include an organic polymer matrix and microstructures dispersed within the aerogels, which provides for superior thermal conductivity and mechanical properties.

Improved color-converting photoluminescent film

An improved color-converting photoluminescent film that provides visible light emission in the red to green portion of the visible spectrum when excited by blue light. The color-converted photoluminescent film of the invention is patternable and has improved luminous efficiency and stability and is suitable for use in electroluminescent displays. The film comprises a mixture of a clear UV curable resin and photo-initiator which does not absorb blue light; and fluorescent pigment particles, wherein a molecular additive is optionally provided in to either or both of the pigment particles and curable resin. The mixture is screen printed onto a substrate to form a film and UV cured.

System for alerting portable communication device used of incoming call

AN INCOMING CALL ALERT SYSTEM (12) FOR USE WITH A PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE (10) IS DISCLOSED AS INCLUDING AN ACCESSORY UNIT (16) PHYSICALLY SEPARATE FROM THE PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE (10) FOR PROVIDING AN ALERTING SIGNAL, A WIRELESS LINK BETWEEN THE PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE (10) AND THE ACCESSORY UNIT (16), AND CIRCUITRY ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO OPERATING CIRCUITRY OF THE PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE (10) FOR PROVIDING A MESSAGE EXCLUSIVELY TO THE ACCESSORY UNIT (16) OVER THE WIRELESS LINK WHEN AN INCOMING CALL IS RECEIVED BY THE PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE (10), THE MESSAGE CAUSING THE ACCESSORY UNIT (16) TO ACTIVATE THE ALERTING SIGNAL. THE CIRCUITRY FURTHER INCLUDES AN INTERFACE (20) FOR MAINTAINING AND TERMINATING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CIRCUITRY AND THE OPERATING CIRCUITRY OF THE PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE (10), A TRANSCEIVER (22) FOR TRANSMITTING MESSAGES EXCLUSIVELY TO AND RECEIVING MESSAGES (38) EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE ACCESSORY UNIT (16) OVER THE WIRELESS LINK, AND CONTROL LOGIC (24) FOR MONITORING RECEIPT OF AN INCOMING CALL BY THE PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE (10) AND ACTIVATING THE TRANSCEIVER (22) TO TRANSMIT THE MESSAGE IN RESPONSE THERETO. THE ACCESSORY UNIT (16) FURTHER INCLUDES A POWER SOURCE (26), A TRANSCEIVER (28) FOR RECEIVING MESSAGES EXCLUSIVELY FROM AND TRANSMITTING MESSAGES (38) EXCLUSIVELY TO THE CIRCUITRY OVER THE WIRELESS LINK, A TRANSDUCER (30) WHICH PROVIDES THE ALERTING SIGNAL UPON ACTIVATION, AND CONTROL CIRCUITRY (32) FOR ACTIVATING THE TRANSDUCER (30) UPON RECEIPT OF THE MESSAGE BY THE RECEIVER VIA THE WIRELESS LINK.(FIG. 1)

Method for precision integrated circuit DIE singulation using differential etch rates

A preprocessed semiconductor substrate such as a wafer is provided with a metal etch mask which defines singulalion channels on the substrate surface. An isotropic etch process is used to define a singulation channel with a first depth extending into the semiconductor substrate material. A second anisotropic etch process is used to increase the depth of the singulation channel while providing substantially vertical singulation channel sidewalls. The singulation channel can be extended through the depth of the substrate or, in an alternative embodiment, a predetermined portion of the inactive surface of the substrate remove to expose the singulation channels. In this manner, semiconductor die can be precisely singulated from a wafer while maintaining vertical die sidewalls.

Paraformaldehyde suspensions which have - no pungent smell

Paraformaldehyde suspensions which have no pungent smell Comprises paraformaldehyde particles which are suspended in an org. liquid that is compatible with water. The liquid may be a polyhydroxy cpd. or an alkyl ester or ether thereof e.g. glycerol or ethylene glycol. The paraformaldehyde may be a high mol. wt. acidic paraformaldehyde polymer, with particle size at least 0.10 mm (150 mesh). Use in two component adhesive system comprising a phenolic resin glue and the suspension as claimed.

Method and apparatus for subsea installations

There is provided a method and apparatus for lowering and/or raising a load or structure to or from the bed of a body of water. The apparatus comprises a buoyancy apparatus configured to be coupled to a load, and having positive buoyancy sufficient to lift the load. At least one receptacle is provided on the apparatus for receiving a control weight lowered from a vessel to lower or raise the assembly. The lowering method includes forming an assembly from a buoyancy apparatus and a load and submerging the assembly to a position at a first height above the bed. In a preferred embodiment the assembly is submerged by a clump weight tow system. A control weight is deployed from a vessel to the assembly to overcome the positive buoyancy of the assembly and thereby lower the load from the first height to the bed. The raising method reverses the steps of the lowering method.

Reduced packet header in wireless communications network