Abstract:
The bonding between concrete and fibers is enhanced by using a fiber coating material selected from certain glycol ethers, having at least three carbon atoms in an oxyalkylene group, and glycerol ethers. The present invention pertains to such coated fibers, a method for modifying a concrete using the coated fibers, and a cementitious composition containing the coated fibers.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for the secure processing of electronic transactions are disclosed. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a system and method for the secure processing of electronic transactions comprises: receiving, by a POS terminal, information for a financial transaction card; receiving, by the POS terminal, information for a financial transaction; encrypting, by the POS terminal, the financial card information and the financial transaction information into a first encrypted message; transmitting the first encrypted message to a regional chassis; encrypting, by the regional chassis, the first encrypted message into a second encrypted message; transmitting the second encrypted message to a central chassis; decrypting, by the central chassis, the second encrypted message into a decrypted message; and transmitting the decrypted message to a host processor for authorization.
Abstract:
An interactive computer program for seaming a number of images into a panorama. Various parameters which affect how the images are seamed can be changed interactively. Parameters such as position, orientation, focal length, which image will be visible where images overlap, and the opacity curve can be changed. The result of any change is immediately visible. A user can move the control points, thereby “morphing” or distorting the contribution to the panorama of an image. Each pixel is assigned an “alpha” value which indicates the opacity value of that pixel in an area where images overlap. Alpha values can be changed according to a pre-established curve. The original images are not changed. Instead, only the transform between the original images and the final panorama is changed.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for drilling to a target location include a control system that receives an input comprising a planned drilling path to a target location and determines a projected location of a bottom hole assembly of a drilling system. The projected location of the bottom hole assembly is compared to the planned drilling path to determine a deviation amount. A modified drilling path is created to the target location as selected based on the amount of deviation from the planned drilling path, and drilling rig control signals that steer the bottom hole assembly of the drilling system to the target location along the modified drilling path are generated.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for displaying real-time information objects between a wireless mobile user station and multiple information sources based upon event driven parameters and user modifiable object manifest, wherein the multiple real-time information sources and real-time event occurrences are collected, tagged and analyzed for context relevance and transmitted to a wireless mobile computer user based on personal preference and request of the wireless mobile computer user, thus providing a highly personalized experience.
Abstract:
A process of making a reworkable thermal interface material is described. The reworkable thermal interface material is bonded to a die and a heat sink. The reworkable thermal interface material includes a phase-change polymer matrix material. Other materials in the reworkable thermal interface material can include heat transfer particles and low melting-point metal particles. The phase-change polymer matrix material includes a melting temperature below a selected temperature and the heat transfer particles have a melting temperature substantially above the selected temperature. The heat transfer particles act as a spacer limit, which holds the thermal interface material to a given bond-line thickness during use.
Abstract:
A socket may receive both ball grid and land grid array packages. Thus, in some embodiments, the early package prototypes, without solder balls, may be packaged in the same socket design that is ultimately used for production devices using ball grid array packaging. Both land grid array and ball grid arrays may be self-centered on the socket in some embodiments. An S-shaped spring contact may be utilized to electrically connect to either solder balls or lands in a wiping action.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for drilling to a target location include a control system that receives an input comprising a planned drilling path to a target location and determines a projected location of a bottom hole assembly of a drilling system. The projected location of the bottom hole assembly is compared to the planned drilling path to determine a deviation amount. A modified drilling path is created to the target location as selected based on the amount of deviation from the planned drilling path, and drilling rig control signals that steer the bottom hole assembly of the drilling system to the target location along the modified drilling path are generated to intersect the planned drilling path if the amount of deviation from the planned path exceeds a first threshold amount of deviation.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a reusable spring driven autoinjector. The drive mechanism of the autoinjector of the present invention includes one or more drive springs formed of a shape memory alloy. Therefore, by alternating the shape memory alloy forming the one or more drive springs between austenite phase before an injection and a martensite phase after injection, the reusable autoinjector of the present invention is capable of providing an injection force that is higher than the compressive force required to cock the drive mechanism in preparation for a subsequent injection operation.