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A policy engine in a policy-based, outsourced, network management system. In one embodiment, the management system is multi-layered, modular and stores device configuration data in non-device specific format, which are subsequently translated to device-specific format by lower layers of the management system. The non-device specific format is the same (e.g., XML) as that used to create the policies with the user GUI (e.g., browser) and transport them to the service center over the internet. A database stores a policy directory in a hierarchical format that is separate from a policy store (configuration store) for devices in a flat (non-hierarchical or parallel) format. In one embodiment, a policy engine develops policies in a hierarchical format, but then stores the device schema, or objects, in a low-level, flat database. Multiple hierarchical services which impact a single device have the characteristics related to that device knitted together, and then fed back to a policy store database as a flat file for that device, in a non-device specific format. Thus, instead of storing the policies separately, and in hierarchical linked format, the device descriptions are stored with the aspects of all policies that affect that device.

The present invention is directed to a portable monitor for use by elderly/infirm individuals that desires a significant degree of independence but recognizes that their ability to handle many situations by themselves is or will become substantially attenuated. In one embodiment, the portable monitor includes: (a) a sensor system that receives data reflecting environmental and personal aspects associated with the monitored individual from various sensors, (b) a user interface that allows the monitored individual to interact with the monitor; (c) a communication interface that provides for the ability to communicate with a third party if the monitored individual is or is likely to enter into a situation in which assistance is likely needed; and (d) a processing system for processes data produced by sensor system and data input from the user interface to determine if the monitored individual is in a situation or likely is in a situation in which assistance is likely needed.

MPEG-4 encoded data is input, and a shape code decoder decodes shape data contained in the encoded image data to obtain ROI information contained in that image. The frequency transforms of the decoded image data are computed to generate transform coefficients. A bit shift unit bit-shifts transform coefficients, corresponding to the ROI, of the generated transform coefficients, to upper bit planes, stuffs “0”s in blank fields outside the ROI, which are generated by the bit shift process, and stuffs audio data from an audio buffer in blank fields within the ROI, which are generated by the bit shift process.

Novel methods and apparatus regarding electronic eyewear are disclosed. Different embodiments can be applicable for seniors. One embodiment includes an eyewear that can charge when placed in an eyewear case. A user can access a live operator by tapping a button at the eyewear. The live operator can connect the user to a person. The eyewear can detect falls. In another embodiment, the eyewear with a digital assistant can be voice activated, and can provide assistance via the digital assistant. In yet another embodiment, the eyewear includes a position identifying system to identify a position of the eyewear. In one embodiment, the eyewear could wirelessly interact with a device coupled to an apparatus in the vicinity of the eyewear.

A method of carrying an application level message encapsulated inside a signaling message of an access network, said method comprising the steps of: receiving (1) an application level message from a sender application process to an access network signaling process; adapting (3) said application level message and encapsulating it in a signaling message of an access network; and delivering (1, 3, 4) said encapsulated application level message to a receiver application process by transmitting said signaling message, wherein said encapsulated application level message is transparent to the means of said access network transmitting said signaling message.

The invention belongs to the field of manufacturing micro-nanofibers with an electrospinning technique, and particularly relates to an electrostatic spinning device for manufacturing heterogeneous spiral winding fiber bundles and stranded wires. The electrostatic spinning device comprises an insulation box, spinning nozzles, injection devices, an injection device fixing device, a metal connecting shaft, a first motor and a collecting device, the spinning nozzles, the injection devices, the injection device fixing device, the metal connecting shaft, the first motor and the collecting device are arranged in the insulation box, the first motor is arranged on the upper portion of the insulation box, an output shaft of the first motor is connected with the injection device fixing device through the metal connecting shaft, the injection devices are arranged on the injection device fixing device, the spinning nozzles are arranged on the injection devices respectively, the spinning nozzles are connected with the positive electrode of a high-voltage power supply, the collecting device is arranged on the lower portion of the insulation box and below the spinning nozzles, and the collecting device is connected with the negative electrode of the high-voltage power supply. The independent spinning nozzles are simultaneously operated to carry out spinning to manufacture the fiber bundles and the stranded wires, the yield of the fibers is far larger than that of a spinning device with a single spinning nozzle, and the electrostatic spinning device mainly has the advantages of manufacturing the fiber bundles with one operation and being capable of manufacturing the heterogeneous fiber bundles.

The presentation provides a manufacturing method for forming an organic electro-luminescent device by forming a homogeneous light emitting layer which does not incur phase separation. The light emitting layer is formed by discharging ink compositions formed of at least two electro-luminescent materials on the substrate following the order which starts with an ink composition which has the fewest number of organic electro-luminescent materials or which is most difficult to be phase separated.

A dispatching apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a receiving module to receive the necessary car requirements from the passenger, wherein the necessary car requirements includes the condition of car and driver required by the passenger; a dispatching module for receiving the necessary car requirements; a memory unit storing information of cars and drivers of the dispatching companies, the dispatching module can compare the requirement with the information to select at least one car; and a wireless transferring network for broadcasting the necessary car requirements to at least one car and receiving responses from at least one car.

An Apparatus for Assisting Oneself in Dressing comprises a Cord, a First Engaging Apparatus and a Second Engaging Apparatus. The First Engaging Apparatus and the Second Engaging Apparatus are used to temporarily grasp, affix, hold, or otherwise engage with the article of clothing of which one person desires to get dressed. In some preferred embodiments, the First Engaging Apparatus and the Second Engaging Apparatus may further include an Upper Interfacing Member and a Lower Interfacing Member.

A semiconductor IC device includes a receiver having a bias circuit that applies a first bias potential to a first receiver for a clock signal and a second bias potential to each of a plurality of receivers for display data. The first bias potential is led out by first bias wiring, the second bias potential is led out by second bias wiring, and switches are connected between the second bias wiring 27 and respective ones the second receivers. The first bias potential is a steady bias potential, and the second bias potential is a high bias potential for a prescribed period of time from turn-on of the switches and becomes a steady bias potential after a prescribed period of time.

A system of multiple non-manifolded fuel tanks on a portable platform and preferred embodiments which allow for improved access to the contents of each fuel tank, ability to transport multiple fuel types in a single system on a vehicle without towing apparatus, and the ability to maneuver the system via a forklift.

Reset control circuitry is disclosed, for controlling a first reset signal for resetting at least a first portion of a circuit and a further reset signal for resetting at least a second portion of said circuit, said reset control circuitry comprising: an input for receiving an input first reset signal; an input for receiving an input further reset signal; an output for outputting an output first reset signal; and an output for outputting an output further reset signal; said reset control circuitry being responsive to detecting deassertion of said input first reset signal when said input further reset signal is asserted to delay deassertion of said output first reset signal so that said output first reset signal is deasserted at a same time or later than said input further reset signal.

The invention relates to an electronic attendance system, in particular to an electronic attendance system based on WeChat iBeacon, which is particularly suitable for class attendance of a school. The electronic attendance system comprises Bluetooth equipment, servers, a client and an enterprise WeChat number module, wherein the enterprise WeChat number module is arranged on an enterprise WeChat number platform; the servers and the client are connected through mobile internet or a wireless local area network; an attendance module is arranged on the client, and an attendance module adopts a WeChat iBeacon mode; the Bluetooth equipment and the client are connected in a Bluetooth transmission mode; data interaction is performed between the client and a web server, between the enterprise WeChat number module and the web server, and between the web server and a teaching server through a web service interface respectively. The efficiency of the electronic attendance system is high, the deployment difficulty and cost are reduced, and the maintenance flow of the system is simple.

Method and system for data transmission in a wide area mobile network supporting both MIMO User Equipments and non MIMO User Equipments, comprising:

• • Allocating in a first signal (6a) the traffic of non MIMO user Equipments (9), a first MIMO data stream and a primary pilot channel.
  • Allocating in a second signal (6b) a second MIMO data stream and a secondary pilot channel.
  • Transmitting the first signal (6a) and the second signal (6b) with two orthogonal circular polarizations.

A mobile bedside commode includes a wheeled frame structure, and a platform assembly attached to an uppermost portion of the frame structure. The platform assembly includes a toilet cutout and retaining arrangement for retaining a sanitary waste container in communication with the cutout. The platform assembly further includes a toilet seat which is provided with an opening that overlies the cutout. The toilet seat is pivotally mounted to the platform assembly and defines a support surface covering essentially the majority of the platform assembly. The platform assembly has a back end adapted to be positioned towards a user seated on a bed and a front end space from the seated user. A gripping arrangement is formed by the front end of the platform assembly itself. The frame structure is configured to be straddled by legs of the seated user when the back end of the platform assembly is positioned adjacent the bedside. The gripping arrangement enables the user to slidingly push and pull one's buttocks onto and off of the toilet seat and the ramp arrangement in its bridging position without any obstructions rising from the toilet seat and extending from the frame structure.

The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing electrical power to a tap handle on a beverage dispenser. Specifically, the present invention may be used to provide electrical power to beer tap handles.

According to one or more aspects of the present invention, an amplifier arrangement is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a first, a second and a third amplifier. The first and second amplifiers are coupled to one another such that they form a negative feedback loop. In addition, an output node of the first amplifier is connected to a signal input of the third amplifier. An output node of the third amplifier circuit forms the amplifier output of the amplifier arrangement. In addition, the third amplifier circuit is designed for switchably changing its gain on the basis of a signal at an actuating input of the amplifier arrangement.