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Computer display privacy and security for computer systems. In one aspect, the invention provides a computer-controlled system for regulating the interaction between a computer and a user of the computer based on the environment of the computer and the user. For example, the computer-controlled system provided by the invention comprises an input-output device including an image sensor configured to collect facial recognition data proximate to the computer. The system also includes a user security parameter database encoding security parameters associated with the user; the database is also configured to communicate with the security processor. The security processor is configured to receive the facial recognition data and the security parameters associated with the user, and is further configured to at least partially control the operation of the data input device and the data output device in response to the facial recognition data and the security parameters associated with the user.

The present invention is a fully automated computer controlled system for adjustment of neurostimulation implants used in pain therapy and in treating neurological dysfunction which includes a patient interactive computer, and a universal transmitter interface integrally embedded in the patient interactive computer, or built into the antenna which is capable of stimulating any type of implanted neurostimulation devices by imitating any of the proprietary programming codes. The patient interacts with the system through the patient interactive computer (containing a unique software) which provides for consistency check of the data entered by the patient, deleting the entered data if the consistency check was not satisfactory, and requesting the patient to re-enter the data.

A laser catheter is disclosed wherein optical fibers carrying laser light are mounted in a catheter for insertion into an artery to provide controlled delivery of a laser beam for percutaneous intravascular laser treatment of atherosclerotic disease. A transparent protective shield is provided at the distal end of the catheter for mechanically diplacing intravascular blood and protecting the fibers from the intravascular contents, as well as protecting the patient in the event of failure of the fiber optics. Multiple optical fibers allow the selection of tissue that is to be removed. A computer controlled system automatically aligns fibers with the laser and controls exposure time. Spectroscopic diagnostics determine what tissue is to be removed.

A fully automated computer controlled system is provided for adjustment of neurostimulation implants used in pain therapy and in treating neurological dysfunction which includes a patient interactive computer, and a universal transmitter interface integrally embedded in the patient interactive computer or built into the antenna which is capable of stimulating any type of implanted neurostimulation devices by imitating programming codes. The patient interacts with the system through the patient interactive computer. The universal transmitter interface includes a direct digital synthesizer, a transistor circuitry driving the antenna in ON-OFF fashion and a gating unit for driving the transistor circuitry under control of the processing means in the patient-interactive computer. Alternatively, the universal transmitting interface includes a balanced modulator for modulation of the carrier signal generated at the direct digital synthesizer.

An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.

A fully automated computer controlled system is provided for adjustment of neurostimulation implants used in pain therapy and in treating neurological dysfunction which includes a patient interactive computer, and a universal transmitter interface integrally embedded in the patient interactive computer or built into the antenna which is capable of stimulating any type of implanted neurostimulation devices by imitating programming codes. The patient interacts with the system through the patient interactive computer. The universal transmitter interface includes a direct digital synthesizer, a transistor circuitry driving the antenna in ON-OFF fashion and a gating unit for driving the transistor circuitry under control of the processing means in the patient-interactive computer. Alternatively, the universal transmitting interface includes a balanced modulator for modulation of the carrier signal generated at the direct digital synthesizer.

The invention discloses equipment and a method for extracting biologically active ingredients from subcritical fluid, aims to solve the problems of low extraction efficiency and the like existing in the aspects of biologically active ingredient separation technology in the prior art and provides a set of subcritical equipment which comprises an extracting agent supply system, an entrainer supply system, an extraction system, a separation system, a solvent recycling system, a desolvation system, a heat supply system, a computer control system and the like, has high automatic control degree and is used for extracting the biologically active ingredients. Simultaneously, the invention also provides a new technological method for extracting the biologically active ingredients by adopting a subcritical extraction process. The method has the advantage of relatively low cost on the conventional extraction of an organic solvent, and the equipment has the characteristics of no solvent residue, no pollution, high bioactivity and the like in a product obtained by supercritical CO2 extraction technology and has the advantages of low investment on production equipment, high production efficiency within unit time, low energy consumption, flexible operation, high degree of automation and the like.

A system and process to provide integrated control for the pyrolytic composition of organic (biomass) waste products especially for municipal solid waste systems. The system includes integrated control that monitors biomass waste stream throughout the entire system and the products produced therefrom and includes presorting, controlling the amount of material processed in a continuous manner, shredding, removing moisture in a continuous process that is controlled and providing the waste stream to the distillation unit for pyrolytic action where it is converted into gaseous fuel and a char residue. The gaseous fuel is scrubbed clean and monitored and stored and reused to provide heat to the system. The entire system may be self-sustaining and continuous with very little or no human intervention. An integrated real time computer control system includes sensors and measuring devices with all the major components to ensure integrated efficiency.

The present disclosure describes an HVAC system and means for communication between an integrated system of individual controllers for interactively controlling various components in the HVAC system. Various embodiments of an HVAC system are provided that may comprise at least two controllers that communicate with each other to provide a method of controlling the operation of an HVAC system, based on a communication protocol utilized by each of the various controllers. The communication protocol provides for establishing communication between a sending controller and at least one other controller that is the intended recipient. The communication protocol also provides for monitoring of communication signals by one or more controllers in the system, where the one or more controllers monitor communication signals which are intended for other recipient controllers to thereby listen to information being communicated.

An ocular system for detecting ocular abnormalities and conditions creates photorefractive digital images of a patient's retinal reflex. The system includes a computer control system, a two-dimensional array of infrared irradiation sources and a digital infrared image sensor. The amount of light provided by the array of irradiation sources is adjusted by the computer so that ocular signals from the image sensor are within a targeted range. Enhanced, adaptive, photorefraction is used to observe and measure the optical effects of Keratoconus. Multiple near-infrared (NIR) sources are preferably used with the photorefractive configuration to quantitatively characterize the aberrations of the eye. The infrared light is invisible to a patient and makes the procedure more comfortable than current ocular examinations.

The invention discloses a metallic surface dirt laser cleaning system and method. The metallic surface dirt laser cleaning system comprises a computer control system, a laser system and a light beam adjustment system. The computer control system controls the laser system to enable light beams to be emitted from a laser of the laser system and enable the light beams to enter the light beam adjustment system through optical fiber transmission. Meanwhile, the computer control system is also used for controlling the light beam adjustment system and adjusting the spot diameter of the light beams so that the adjusted light beams can be shot regularly onto the surface of a metal part to be cleaned and carry out cleaning on dirt on the surface of the metal part to be cleaned.

Various methods, apparatuses, and systems in which a single-track vehicle has a retractable auxiliary-support wheel assembly and a computer control system. In an embodiment, the single-track vehicle has an elongated body. The retractable auxiliary-support wheel assembly mounts on both sides of the elongated body. The computer control system analyzes signals from one or more sensors to dynamically balance the single-track vehicle.

A computerized system for monitoring, diagnosing, operating, and controlling various parameters and processes of basket centrifuges is presented. The computer control system actuates at least one of a plurality of control devices based on input from one or more monitoring sensors so as to provide real time, continuous, operational control of certain parameters. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a basket centrifuge with at least one sensor for providing input which is analyzed to provide information regarding cake moisture at a given time. As a result of the analysis, at least one output may be generated to activate a control device that effects changes or adjustments in the operation of the centrifuge.

An integrated material transfer and dispensing system for storing, transferring and dispensing materials, such as fluids, and liquids, for example, liquid applied sound deadener (LASD). The system includes at least one vessel having a force transfer device. Each vessel may be removably enclosed in cabinet to form an automated station. Each vessel may be configured with a data logger, cleanout port, a sample valve at least one sight window and an access port for introducing a compound such as a biocide. Each vessel may be configured with instruments including sensors for measuring process variables, such as material volume, level, temperature, pressure and flow. The system may further include a metering device system and a robotic material dispenser system without a pump interface. The robotic system may further include a computer control system connected to flow and pressure sensors. The system may directly feed an applicator without an intervening pump.

A computer control system operates with an instruction set to provide automated administration of health care to a patient. In a preferred embodiment of the invention a central monitoring station receives data from a plurality of remote testing units. Each of the testing units is custom configured for a particular patient and is made to provide optimal care for that individual alone. Similarly one monitoring unit may serve multiple patients and transmit the data to a central monitoring computer via the telephone lines. Medical procedures are then administered to the patient and results taken as data. The data is made available to the central monitor so that proper medical interpretation is enabled. A number of novel steps in the programming of the system are taken to assure that the right patient is being monitored, that the patient is being tested properly and that the system is being monitored appropriately.

A computer-controlled system for producing a multi-color image on a substrate using multi-colored cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) pigment materials made from CLC flakes tuned to predetermined bands of color. An image generator automatically generates an image specifying a pattern over which binder material is to be applied to a substrate by a binder material applicator. A plurality of CLC pigment applicators automatically apply patterns of different-color CLC pigment material to the pattern of binder material, which binds thereto as the binder material dries according to its drying characteristics. An output device is used to automatically return the substrate to a different one of CLC pigment applicators after each application of a pattern of different-color CLC pigment material to the pattern of binder material. The output device automatically repeats the return of the substrate to the CLC pigment applicators until all bands of color in the multi-color image are rendered.

Methods and apparatus are described for self-monitoring and self-adjusting power consumption computer control system. A method includes measuring power consumption of a variable power requirement load by a power monitor; and controlling power requirement of the variable power requirement load by sending from the power monitor i) a down_power interrupt to enable one at a time a plurality of power saving features and ii) an up_power interrupt to disable one at a time a plurality of power saving features. The down_power interrupt is generated by the power monitor in response to a high_trip interrupt that is generated in response to measured power consumption being greater than or equal to an upper threshold, unless there has been a previous enablement of all of the plurality of power saving features. The up_power interrupt is generated by the power monitors in response to a low_trip interrupt that is generated in response to measured power consumption being less than or equal to a lower threshold, unless a mask_up bit has been written by a previous disablement of all of the plurality of power saving features.

A method for forecasting a start period for a combined cycle power generation system including a gas turbine engine, a steam turbine and a computer control system, the method including: inputting a desired time at which the power generation system is to reach a dispatchable load; inputting a current value of a predetermined operational condition of the power generation system; the computer control system retrieving historical data relating the predetermined operational condition to prior start periods of the power generation system or a similar power generation system; the computer control system executing an algorithm which generates a forecasted start time based on the desired time, current value and the retrieve data, wherein the power generation system is predicted to reach the dispatchable load at the desired time when started at the forecasted start time, and the computer system outputting the forecasted start time to the output device.

System, method, and apparatus for determining the composition of a sample of material. In one embodiment, the method pertains to the counting of photons that were inelastically scattered by the sample, and for minimizing the effects of fluorescent or phosphorescent photons. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a sample is illuminated by a repetitive pulse of monochromatic light, and the resultant scattered photons from the samples are collected and counted during a predetermined integration period. Yet other embodiments pertain to a low-cost, computer-controlled system for repetitively counting inelastically scattered photons so as to create a Raman histogram and a Raman spectrogram of the photons.

The invention belongs to the rolling technical field. The thickness of a periodic longitudinal variable-thickness strip changes periodically, the periodic longitudinal variable-thickness strip has more than two kinds of thicknesses regions and transition regions within a change period, and is formed by rolling. The control procedure of the periodic longitudinal variable-thickness strip comprises the following steps: inputting original data; displaying and storing real-time data and a history curve; computing the rolling procedure; generating a change curve; tracking the position of a rolling piece; and controlling the thickness, the speed and the tension. A device comprises a rolling mill, a reeling machine and a thickness measurer which are arranged at two sides of the rolling mill, and a length measuring roll arranged between the reeling machine and the rolling mill, wherein a reel diameter measurer is arranged on the reeling machine; a rolling force sensor and a hydraulic cylinder are arranged on the rolling machine; a pulse coder and a tension meter are respectively arranged on and below the length measuring roll; and the thickness measurer and the like are connected with a computer control system. A longitudinal variable-thickness plate has two or more kinds of different thickness regions, transition regions are arranged among the thickness regions, and the plate is formed by the strip through the steps of annealing, unreeling by an unreeler, leveling by a leveler, and cutting by a cutting machine.

The present invention relates to a shear test device and test method of rock mass discontinuities under constant normal stiffness condition. The device includes: a base used for placing a test piece; a loading framework fixedly connected with the base; a shear loading system used for applying a shear force to the test piece; a normal loading system used for applying a normal pressure to the test piece; a normal displacement monitoring system used for measuring the magnitude of normal displacement of the test piece in real time; and a computer control system used for receiving the data of the normal displacement of the test piece in real time, and constantly adjusting the normal pressure applied by the normal loading system to the test piece according to the principle that the normal stiffness of the test piece is unchanged.

A user interface method and system for positioning graphical objects in the display area of a free form system. A selected object may operate in a first state where it can be moved to different positions within the display area. The selected object may further operate in a second state where movement of the selected object causes other graphical objects within its path of movement to also move. The state of the selected object is indicated by a visually distinct presentation of the graphical object, for example when in the first state the graphical object is shown to have shadow to provide the visual clue that it is “above” the other graphical objects in the display area. A user may dynamically switch between states based on signals provided to the system.

The invention discloses a flexible general production line and a production method of an electronic product. The production line is characterized by comprising a main flow line and an intelligent control system of a flexible production line, wherein the main flow line comprises n independent functional module tables, at least one high-temperature aging table and a mobile conveying line; each functional module table has a same structure and comprises a scanner, a test part, a frock clamp operation part, a maintenance isolation part, a computer information system and a display; the high-temperature aging table comprises a high-temperature aging box body and a computer control system; and the computer information system of each functional module table and the computer control system of the high-temperature aging table are in two-way electric connection with the intelligent control system of the flexible production line respectively for information interaction, so intelligent control of the product in the whole production process is accomplished by verifying an identification code of each process of a produced target product and identifying whether the process is qualified. The functional module tables can be increased or decreased according to the type of the produced product, so that the formed production line is simple and convenient.

A computer network based question and answer method and apparatus comprising providing a question from a human user and human user contact information to a computer control system, via the control system removing information from the question identifying the human user but retaining the human user contact information cross-indexed with the question, delivering the question with information removed to a human expert, receiving from the human expert via the control system an answer to the question, and sending the answer to the human user via the human user contact information.

A control method and a control system of tension in the process of rolling periodic variable-thickness strips belong to the technical field of rolling. The method comprises the following steps: dividing segments on the rolled pieces, setting front and back tension values in each zone, realizing tension open-loop control and tension closed-loop control based on maximum torque limit and adding a dynamic torque compensation link and a mechanical friction torque compensation link; controlling torques of an uncoiler and a coiling machine motor and setting speed. The system comprises a rolling mill; coiling machines are arranged at both sides of the rolling mill respectively; length-measuring rollers are arranged between the coiling machines and the rolling mill; thickness gauges are arranged at both sides of the rolling mill respectively; coil diameter gauges are arranged on the coiling machines; a rolling force sensor and a hydraulic cylinder are arranged on the rolling mill; tensiometers are arranged below the length-measuring rollers and pulse coders are arranged on the length-measuring rollers; the thickness gauge, the coil diameter gauge, the rolling force sensor, a displacement sensor of the hydraulic cylinder, the tensiometer and the pulse coder are respectively connected with a computer control system.

Apparatus for use in a storage and retrieval system for product held in containers is provided. The apparatus includes multiple, parallel spaced-apart support members (41) defining a plurality of rows (20), each adapted to support a base of a plurality of containers thereby forming a container store. One or more conveying means (44) is engageable with containers in a row (20) to transport the containers longitudinally within that row, the conveying means (44) movable transverse and below the rows. One or more loading means (45) is movable transverse to the rows (20) along an end of the rows to enable loading of one or more containers into a selected row. A computer control system automatically controls operation of the loading means and conveying means. The loading means (45) may include a transfer conveyor (49) extending beneath at least a portion of said rows and moveable transverse to said rows below said rows. Product may be stored in a bulk storage zone (27) in which containers of product are stored in frames (50), an intermediate storage zone (40) and a low storage zone (65). A first automated retrieval system retrieves selected stacks of containers from the intermediate storage zone (40), and a second automated retrieval system retrieves individual containers, partial stacks or stacks of containers from the low storage zone (65). Product orders are collated at a collation zone (34) and a conveying means (19) is in communication with each zone for delivering product between zones. Methods of storage and retrieval are also claimed.