Abstract:
A depth gauge for measuring the depth of a hole in a bone is disclosed having a digital readout for providing the measurement to a surgeon. The depth gauge has a probe with a tip inserted into and positioned proximate to the depth the hole, and has a reference member adjustably positioned relative the probe and against the bone proximate the hole. A measuring device is provided with the depth gauge for measuring the relative distance between the tip and the reference member, and the measuring device has a large, digital display for providing the relative distance.
Abstract:
A method is presented for protecting the privacy of phone numbers entered by consumers on the internet by using a third party to assign intermediary phone numbers which can be used by online vendors to make calls that are forwarded to the consumers' actual phone numbers, thereby masking the online vendors from knowledge of the consumers' actual phone numbers.
Abstract:
A method is presented for using an autodialer to automatically rate contact information obtained through a web site. The autodialer automatically calls the contact numbers and records the type of responses received and rating the contact information accordingly.
Abstract:
The invention features compositions useful in modulating RNA interference in a wide variety of cell types for the treatment of virtually any disease or disorder related to the overexpression of a gene or genes, as well as methods of identifying and using such compositions.
Abstract:
A decorative jewelry stone and process for developing the stone. The process includes providing a primary stone and defining a cutting plane on the primary stone. The primary stone is then cleaved at the cutting plane to produce first and second portions, each of the first and second portions having a planar surface. A cavity is then bored into the planar surface of one of the first and second portions of the primary stone. A secondary stone is then placed within the cavity and a bonding agent is applied to the planar surface of one of the first and second portions. The planar surfaces of the first and second portions are then placed against one another allowing the bonding agent to cure and thereby permanently fix the first and second portions together sealing the secondary stone therebetween. The cavity may be dimensioned to be substantially equal to a size of the secondary stone so that the secondary stone fits tightly within the cavity or substantially larger in size than the secondary stone so that the secondary stone fits loosely within said cavity thereby allowing the secondary stone to move freely. The bonding agent includes a transparent UV curing agent and a transparent heat-curing agent.
Abstract:
A method for displaying a menu based on a service environment analysis in a content execution apparatus is disclosed. In accordance with the method for displaying the menu based on the service environment analysis in the content execution apparatus of the present invention, a menu is displayed according to a menu information extracted from a storage media, wherein services available to a user from a content execution apparatus is determined and the menu information is updated according to the availability of services.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and method for testing a user application using a computing apparatus and a media playback apparatus. According to the present invention, the media playback apparatus tests the user application which is generated by executing a developer application in a computing apparatus, wherein the computing apparatus is connected to the media playback apparatus through a network. Thus, applications stored in a plurality of computing apparatuses can be tested using a single media playback apparatus.
Abstract:
A media playback apparatus and a method for providing a multimedia content using the same are disclosed. In accordance with the apparatus and the method, a content reception information stored in a disk media is read and a connection to an external apparatus is established based on the content reception information to receive and provide the multimedia content.
Abstract:
A method for providing a data application of a digital broadcasting is disclosed. In accordance with the present subject matter, a time necessary for receiving and executing the data application and a limit in a number of or a size of the data application are minimized and a personalized data application can be provided based on a receiver identification information or a viewer identification information.
Abstract:
A graphical user interface displays a proposed site plan of one or more new base stations with respect to existing network infrastructure in a geographical region. While in the field, an installation specialist can perform an in-person survey of the geographical region to determine whether a proposed location is suitable for installation of a wireless base station. The installation specialist may identify an obstacle that would inhibit a newly proposed wireless base station from providing desired coverage if installed at the proposed location. Via input to the graphical user interface, the installation specialist proposes an alternative location in which to install the new base station. A processor performs a validity check and provides feedback indicating whether installation of the new base station at the alternative location is acceptable. The graphical user interface also can support collection of site survey data to monitor progress of the installation.