Abstract:
A distributed system for managing users and workspaces comprises a network cloud comprising at least one server configured to store and run at least one application and at least one meeting appliance configured to communicate with the network cloud, to run the at least one application on the network cloud, and to display output of the at least application on the meeting appliance.
Abstract:
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for reliably and securely transferring queued application messages. Application messages are (e.g.,. binary or text) encoded and then encapsulated in transfer messages, enqueue messages, and dequeue responses such that composable protocol elements used in application messages can be reused in the transfer messages, enqueue messages, and dequeue responses. Transfer message headers are encoded and then encapsulated along with encoded application messages such that composable protocol elements used in transfer headers and application messages can be reused in the store and forward messages. Application messages, transfer messages, enqueue messages, dequeue responses, and store and forward messages can all be configured in accordance with the same messaging protocol, such as, for example, Simple Object Access Protocol. Since encapsulated elements are encoded, the encapsulated elements do not interfere with configuration of wrapping messages.
Abstract:
A casegood such as a pedestal desk or credenza is provided with a height adjustment mechanism. The height adjustment mechanism is attached to an outer wall of the casegood. By manipulating the height adjustment mechanism, the distance of the casegood's work surface from the floor can be adjusted so as to provide an ergonomic and efficient work area.
Abstract:
A method and device for monitoring the position of a second point relative to a first point. A magnetic field is produced from the first point and received at the second point to produce an output signal therefrom. Preferably, the magnetic field is produced by a transmitter located at the first point and is received by a receiver located at the second point. The position of the first point relative to the second point is then determined by using the output signal. Preferably, the first point and the second point are both freely movable and therefore, both the transmitter and the receiver are mobile. As well, preferably both the first and second points are located on a human body. Finally, preferably, a feedback signal is produced for indicating the determined position of the second point relative to the first point. The determined position of the second point relative to the first point may be compared with a preset reference position such that the feedback signal indicates a discrepancy between the position of the second point relative to the first point and the preset reference position.
Abstract:
A computer method and system for passing a pointer to an interface from a server process to a client process. In a preferred embodiment, the server process instantiates an object that has multiple interfaces. The server process identifies an interface to pass to the client process and creates a stub object for receiving a request to invoke a function member of the interface and for invoking the requested function member upon receiving the request. The server process then sends an identifier of the stub to the client process. When the client process receives the identifier of the stub, it instantiates a proxy object for receiving requests to invoke a function member of the interface and for sending the request to the identified stub. The client process can then invoke the function members of the interface by invoking function members of the proxy object. The proxy object sends a request to the identified stub. The identified stub then invokes the corresponding function member of the interface.
Abstract:
Examples of a wave simulator for board sports and other uses are disclosed. An example wave simulator includes means for forming a wave, the means having at least one inclined side wall and a bottom corresponding to a desired wave shape. The wave simulator includes means for flowing water along at least partially along the inclined side wall and bottom of the flume to form a simulated wave. The wave simulator includes means for restraining a board rider in the means for forming a wave. Streamlines of the simulated wave are substantially parallel to a crest line of the simulated wave, and an inclined water flow ends in a downward arc.
Abstract:
Methods described herein manage wafer entry into an electrolyte so that air entrapment due to initial impact of the wafer and/or wafer holder with the electrolyte is reduced and the wafer is moved in such a way that an electrolyte wetting wave front is maintained throughout immersion of the wafer also minimizing air entrapment.
Abstract:
A web services namespace pertains to an infrastructure for enabling creation of a wide variety of applications. The infrastructure provides a foundation for building message-based applications of various scale and complexity. The infrastructure or framework provides APIs for basic messaging, secure messaging, reliable messaging and transacted messaging. In some embodiments, the associated APIs are factored into a hierarchy of namespaces in a manner that balances utility, usability, extensibility and versionability.
Abstract:
An outlet cover for temporarily covering an outlet box with an outlet installed in the outlet box. The box having a plurality of inwardly facing surfaces, a plurality of outside surfaces, and at least two mounting arrangements for securing the outlet thereto. The outlet including at least two elongated tabs for the securing of the outlet to the box wherein the tabs extend on either side of a plug receiver. The outlet cover including a face plate sized to at least substantially cover the plug receiver wherein the face plate has a front surface and an oppositely facing rear surface with a perimeter extending about the front surface. The cover further including a plurality of rearwardly extending friction tabs extending about a portion of the perimeter configured to extending between the outlet and the outlet box to frictionally engage at least one of the inwardly facing surfaces and retain the cover in a mounted position on the box such that the cover remains fixed relative to the box by the frictional engagement and the cover is spaced from the outside surface of the box.