183 results about "Minicomputer" patented technology

The Fibre. Channel standard was created by the American National Standard for Information Systems (ANSI) X3T11 task group to define a serial I/O channel for interconnecting a number of heterogeneous peripheral devices to computer systems as well as interconnecting the computer systems themselves through optical fiber and copper media at gigabit speeds (i.e., one billion bits per second). Multiple protocols such as SCSI (Small Computer Serial Interface), IP (Internet Protocol), HIPPI, ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) among others can concurrently utilize the same media when mapped over Fibre Channel. A Fibre Channel Fabric is an entity which transmits Fibre Channel frames between connected Node Ports. The Fibre Channel fabric routes the frames based on the destination address as well as other information embedded in the Fibre Channel frame header. Node Ports are attached to the Fibre Channel Fabric through links.

A video equipped backpack comprising a rectangular shaped opening formed within a back panel of the backpack, a flat panel display coupled to the backpack such that a display area of said flat panel display is visible through the rectangular shaped opening, and an image source housed within said backpack and coupled to the flat panel display which transmits video signals to the display for viewing. The image source may be comprised of a portable DVD player or mini-computer with video processing unit such that the entire unit is self contained. Alternatively, the image source may include a broadcast video signal receiving unit for receiving broadcast video signals from a centrally located video signal transmission unit. Ideally, the backpack will be used in concert with other identical backpack systems in order to convey video information to large groups of people all present at an enclosed function, such as a party or sporting event.

A system and method for notifying users in a manner that is appropriate for the event and the environment for the user. The method of the present invention relates to determining the desired properties of an event and assigning varying notification characteristics to that event. Profiles are created of the various events, wherein each profile relates to a different mode or situational environment, such as a meeting environment, an office or normal environment, a louder outside-type environment, etc. The invention further relates to placing the small computer device in a particular mode, either automatically or manually. Once in a particular mode the device provides notifications according to that mode.

The present invention relates to a device for tissue-characterization, designed for effective sensor-to-tissue contact. The device includes an element, having a rigid surface of a linear cross-section, on which at least one sensor is arranged, and a mechanism for applying a force to a soft tissue, the line of force being at an acute angle with the rigid surface, for stretching or stretching and pushing the soft tissue against the rigid surface, thus achieving effective contact between the tissue and the at least one sensor. In consequence, the accuracy of the sensing is improved. In accordance with another embodiment, a plurality of sensors is employed, arranged along a curved element, for providing three-dimensional information regarding the tissue, for example, by small-scale computerized tomography.

A method for the display of standardized Internet pages (for example, in HTML or XML standard), generated for display on large-size screens, on a small display on hand-held devices (mini-computer, PDA or mobile radio device) is disclosed, in which the hand-held device can be provided with a mobile radio connection to the internet. A virtual large image memory is maintained in the device. Within the large virtual image the device display can be freely displaced as a readable image section. A zoom function permits an overview and coarse positioning of the detailed representation. The detailed representation can be continuously moved around within the virtual image in the form of a screen section by means of a pointer device (mouse pointer) by moving the mouse pointer to the display edge (and beyond). Switching can be performed at any time between the display modes.

This invention discloses a large scale integrated hospital information system including a hospital information management system HIS, an electronic case history system EMR, an image transmission and storage system PACS, a check network information system LIS and an office automation system HOS, a combined enquiry and analysis system, a manpower resource management sub-system and a foreign information interface and exchange part, in which, all systems are connected by exchanges to transmit information. This invented device applies at least two stages of exchange structure and a server cluster mode fiber to connect to the floors, and the server includes an IBM520 optical channel disc array small computer, an IBM365 optical channel disc array double heat-standby server, an IBM 440 disc array double motor heat-standby server, a PACS cluster load balance server set and a WEB server.

Systems and methods for an information system security infrastructure are described. One embodiment of the present invention comprises global Internet-scale defense infrastructure, referred to as the Intrusion Detection Force (IDF). The IDF comprises a virtual infrastructure implemented on top of an existing network, such as the Internet. The IDF enables secure information sharing and intelligent data analysis and response. The node (e.g. 102 of FIG. 1) is the most primitive entity in the IDF architecture, and may be a switch, router, server, or workstation. The IDF may be implemented in small networks of computers or may be utilized by millions of hosts throughout the Internet, spanning different organizations, countries, and continents.

A weight dependent, automatic filling dosage system including a pump, controlled by a minicomputer, in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir. A connecting tube provides fluid communication between the pump and a syringe assembly. The syringe assembly includes a gun body having a handle assembly and a barrel for receiving fluid. A fluid inlet passes through the plunger assembly. The handle assembly is connected to a shaft attached to the plunger assembly. The system includes devices for weighing and restraining the subject. The method of medicating subjects with varying doses of various substances includes the steps of weighing the subject and sending a weight signal to the computer. The computer calculates the required dosage to be administered to the subject according to its weight. A dosage signal is sent to the pump to fill the syringe with the proper dosage. Once filled, the dosage is administered to the subject.

A vehicle computer interface and software upgrade tool is in the form of a module. A base module contains basic vehicle interface, information and software. Additional modules can be connected to the base module or similar modules to provide a user or technician with the latest interface and software upgrades for vehicles, new vehicle data and new reprogramming features for existing vehicles. This is an expandable system which enables a user of technician to only purchase a relatively small module or component that contains the new interface or information rather than having to repurchase an entire new scan tool or vehicle analyzer. The modules are readily connectable to a vehicle's data port, commonly known as an OBD II connector or port. The modules also include additional connection ports for power in, power out, USB and/or pin connectors which provide for the export of data and other connectors. These modules can also be used in conjunction with an intelligent cable. The intelligent cable has a small computer embedded within the cable to enable sensitive electronic components to be used without cable transmission losses or electrical disturbances.

The present invention has the objective of offering an apparatus which comprehensively monitors networks which include small-scale computers and small-scale management protocols which are to be installed. In order to achieve the above objective, with respect to a system formed by a computer 22 and an analyzing apparatus 32 which are connected to a network 12, the present invention has the computer 22 connected to a network 52, and the computer 22 transmits a bit array received via the network 52 to the analyzing apparatus 32 as data. And the analyzing apparatus 32 analyzes the bit array, transmits the analysis result to the computer 22, and aides in the communication of the computer 22.

A router includes a relatively low bandwidth communication connection to a small computer, a relatively high bandwidth communication connection to a communication network; and a processing unit for executing in the router a set of permit rules for permitting flow of communication packets with respect to the connections for user initiated sessions, the permit rules including a default rule for discarding all packets with respect to the small computer in traffic not pertaining to sessions initiated by the small computer.

An alphanumeric keyboard whose keys are mounted on a scissor-linkage and have interlocking sides that allow said keyboard to contract to a width that is considerably less than the width of a standard desktop computer keyboard and which is operable when open or closed.

Dynamic coupons, particularly e-Coupons in the form of dynamically changing coupons, such as may be exchanged, delivered, and presented on a small or large computer, a portable device like a PDA or cell phone (180) are provided to users (150). Various advantages offered in the coupon may automatically change according to dynamic information (410), such as any changing information such as the current and predicted weather, traffic congestion, economic indicators, and store buying patterns.

A virtual device hub, into which local devices are plugged, enables those devices to be virtualized locally and with a remote virtual machine. Those devices then appear as available to the remote application, and can be used, for example, to print a report being processed on the remote host to a printer located at the user's physical location. The user's virtual device hub is a small computer device with network capability that is able to access the remote virtual machine. When the user runs an application, the application is actually being run in the remote virtual machine.

The invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle navigation method based on real-time online map generation. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle navigation method, the online reconstruction of a map on an unmanned aerial vehicle is realized, the reconstructed map is sent back to the ground through a high-bandwidth data transmission link, and a ground terminal is used for carrying out navigation decision according to a regional map sent back by the unmanned aerial vehicle, setting route information of the unmanned aerial vehicle and sending the route information to the unmanned aerial vehicle; and an aircraft-based small-size computer of the unmanned aerial vehicle carries out a directional flight task according to the route information, self-reconstructed regional map information and self-location information. By virtue of the unmanned aerial vehicle navigation method, the unmanned aerial vehicle can fly in an unknown airspace, acquires the location by virtue of the exploration and comparison of environmental information and the extraction and matching of environmental feature information when the location of the unmanned aerial vehicle is not determined and carries out the construction of a three-dimensional map and navigation. The unmanned aerial vehicle navigation method can be applied to the battlefield requirements, the emergency rescue of fire/earthquake/flood and the like and the security administration and monitoring of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

A system and method for automatically locking user interface input elements to avoid negative impact of inadvertently pressing a user input element. The method receives an internally generated locking signal; sets a locked flag to indicate the user input elements are locked. Input signals occurring while the input elements are locked are ignored. In accordance with other aspects, the method further relates to determining whether input signals relate to an unlock signal. The internally generated locking signal is generated following a predetermined time interval that is managed by an internal timer and may be related to an automatic shutoff/sleep mode time interval. Alternatively, a calendar-type application program may initiate the internally generated locking signal in response to a predetermined event.

The invention provides a small-sized computer control system, which is used for detecting obstacles in front of a vehicle, automatically stopping the vehicle, detecting and tracking a moving object in front of the vehicle and automatically steering, accelerating and decelerating the vehicle according to the position of the moving object. An anti-collision part of the system can work all days and can be used for selecting speech alarm or automatically decelerating or braking when the vehicle is close to the obstacles. The reliability of an automatic driving part during running at high speed or running at night is reduced and human assistance is needed for ensuring the safety in running. The core of the system is computer video detection and identification, ultrasonic distance measuring, accelerator and brake control as well as automatic steering control, etc. The system is designed as an aided driving system with danger prompting function, automatic braking function, short-time unmanned driving function or vehicle-following automatic driving function; and full use is not recommended. A complete automatic driving system during running on a fixed road section is required to coordinate with a GPS accurate positioning system of the company. The small-sized computer control system provided by the invention does not include an executing mechanism for accelerator, brake and steering.

A method of manufacturing piezoelectric actuators (14) is disclosed along with a miniature diaphragm pump (10) using the actuators. The object was an actuator which could be used in miniature diaphragm pumps and other applications and which would be smaller in size and simpler to manufacture than prior art actuators, yet would provide forces and displacements an order of magnitude higher than any previously known devices of similar size. The pump (10) incorporates the new actuator along with a novel one-way valve (200) and a small driver circuit (18). The pump is of direct application in the liquid cooling systems of small computers, and in other fluid systems.

A wall mounted charging station for Personal Electronic Instruments (hereinafter PEI's), such as cell phones PDA, earpieces and small computers, especially those having electrical wires to connect the PEI to a wall outlet for charging is described. The invention is a unique apparatus to accept and organize the charging cord of a PEI and provide a station for the convenient recharging of the battery associated with the PEI.

The present invention is directed to systems and processes for simulating exercise in an interactive virtual environment comprised of a minicomputer configured with course data from a course server to render a virtual environment on a coupled video display. The minicomputer is in communication with an exercise device via a translation interface such that interaction with the exercise device alters the rendered virtual environment. Additionally, the user may interact with the virtual environment via minicomputer input. An optional advertising server enables insertion of promotional material into the interactive virtual environment.

A locking system for firearms that utilizes an owner's fingerprint to lock and unlock it is disclosed. Upon initial observation of the invention, it appears like a conventional fire arm lock that goes around the trigger and immobilizes it. Fingerprint sensors are provided that will only acknowledge the fingerprint and thumb print of the gun owner. When the owner touches the sensors once, the present invention will unlock, and when they are touched again, it will lock. A small computerized chip, in conjunction with a lithium battery and an advancement mechanism such as a stepper motor perform the actual locking duties. The housing of the invention is made of titanium to prevent tampering.