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The ICRP Database of Dose Coefficients: Workers and Members of the Public

Abstract: This CD contains the ICRP database of dose coefficients for workers and members of the public prepared by the DOCAL Task Group of ICRP Committee 2, and adopted by the Commission in October 1998. It is essentially an electronic version of ICRP Publications 68 and 72 for workers and members of the public, respectively. However, it contains far more data than the paper versions, partly because it extends the results to include more aerosol sizes and times after intake, but principally because it also includes equivalent doses whereas the paper versions give only effective dose. The CD is not simply a data disk. To access the numerical data the application software needs to be installed via a set-up program from the CD onto the hard disk drive of a PC. There is the option of transferring all the files from the CD, taking 81 MB, or a minimal 2.5 MB. With the full installation, the CD does not need to be present in the CD drive to access the data, even for the purposes of copyright protection. You will need a reasonably modern IBMTM PC or compatible, running Microsoft WindowsTM 16 bit (version 3.0 or later) or 32 bit (95/98/NT). The full install took less than 2 min (although this will depend on your hardware), but then required a Windows re-start. The installation process was foolproof, with a cancel button available at each step, the use of which caused no problems. My only quibble was the choice of the default directory, which was not within the Program Files subdirectory under Windows 98. MacTM users have more to grumble about, since this version at least is only for the PC. Crucially, once installed, there is a full uninstall option - a boon to anyone who reviews software, or is strapped for hard disk space, and an essential feature for avoiding copyright infringement if one parts with the CD. Acceptance of the licence agreement is part of the install process, and a text file is created on the hard disk. Running the application brings up an instruction window, the text of which can be printed for reference after one proceeds, but unfortunately it cannot be left on screen during use of the program. The next window is the principal input stage, where one chooses the parameters for the intake. These are radionuclides, subjects and intake routes. For the subject, one can choose adult worker or member of the public or both. For members of the public, there is the choice of age at intake of 3 months, 1/5/10/15 years, and adult. For intake route, the choices are inhalation, ingestion or both. For inhalation, one must specify the aerosol size in terms of activity median aerodynamic diameter, with choices from 0.01 micron to 10 micron. In this window, one also specifies the output required, in terms of integration periods and target organs, either using the defaults provided or customising one's choice. The option is provided of adding the specification one has made to a batch file, and then revising the specification and adding this also. Clicking the `run' button then processes all the choices in the batch, and takes one to the results windows. There is a results window for each potential inhalation or ingestion class for each selection one made in the batch file. The window shows the parameters chosen, and the coefficients (Sv/Bq) for effective dose, highest committed equivalent dose (with the target organ to which it applies), and the organs one specified. The results can be printed and saved as simple text files. The texts of the two ICRP documents have been converted into help files. This provides an unexpected bonus in that the powerful help search facility can be used, which is quicker and more reliable than thumbing through the paper versions. Taken in total, this is a useful piece of software for those people who would otherwise have to look up data in the two ICRP documents - a comparatively small audience. The inclusion of equivalent doses is the key feature, since this is necessary when addressing mixtures of radionuclides. However, this is not the only source of such information. An important restriction on the usefulness of the software is the data output. Whilst the online help suggests that the results text files can be used to input data with a spreadsheet, in fact the formatting makes this rather labour intensive for the user. Slicker output is definitely top of my wish-list for version 1.1.

Method, system, and program for generating batch files

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method, and program for creating a file, such as a batch file, that is capable of executing on one of many different operating systems. An object is processed including a plurality of instructions. Each instruction is associated with at least one executable function. A determination is made of an operating system in which the generated file will be executed. For each instruction in the object, a native operating system command is generated that is capable of executing the function associated with the instruction on the determined operating system. Each generated native operating system command is inserted into the file. Execution of the file on the determined operating system will execute the native operating system commands in the file to perform the functions associated with the instructions included in the object.

Method and apparatus for dynamic distribution of system file and system registry changes in a distributed data processing system

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for distributing system files and system registry changes dynamically. An “application package” consisting of system files and registry changes is added to a user. When the user logs on, the detection of a “package” is made if the package is not already installed on the client machine, a batch file is used to copy the files and make the registry changes to the local machine. A “key” is then set on the machine indicating that the files/registry entries are installed.

Simulation of complete VLSI fabrication processes with heterogeneous simulation tools

Abstract: An integrated environment for the simulation of VLSI fabrication processes is presented. Emphasis is put on automated operation to achieve maximum efficiency in TCAD deployment. Addressing the increasing number and diversity of process steps in state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication processes, mechanisms have been devised to support the smooth, automatic interaction of heterogeneous simulation tools with multiple data formats in the context of large-scale experiments for global calibration, device optimization, and yield improvement tasks. For maximum versatility, the operation of the environment is either controlled via a graphical user interface, a batch file, or a combination of the two. It is possible to submit predefined analysis tasks for background execution, while still being able to monitor and control operation and to access and view simulation data interactively. Split-lot experiments are performed on workstation clusters in parallel operation, delivering the desired results in the shortest possible time. The TCAD environment presented offers server functionality for running large number of complex simulations. At the same time, it supports the design and seamless integration into the environment of client task applications.

Command handling in a data processing system

Abstract: In a data processing system utilised for the management of technical equipment such as telecommunication hardware, industrial machines and equipment for controlling manufacturing processes, a graphical user interface is implemented to enable the user to execute commands without having a specialist knowledge of a command based language. To enable batch files containing several commands to be generated, consulted and modified through the graphical user interface, the batch file is arranged as a data structure, wherein each command is mapped to the user interface and retrievable for consultation or modification through the same.

Device and system for preparing batch file (nr cassette file) for sending and receiving document recorded by document recording device for internet and intranet

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it easy to send and receive a document by selecting a necessary document out of video-recorded documents and storing all image files that the document contains and URL information on the document together at a time SOLUTION: A URL to be included in an NR cassette file is selected to of a site map (representing a list of URLs in tree structure based upon their linkage relation) Then a mode selecting processing as to whether or not layers below the selected URL are included in the NR cassette file is performed When layer limitation is specified, the number of layers is inputted Then, information on the selected URL, HTML, images relating to the HTML, etc, are prepared as one file compressed as needed When the NR cassette file is read, the stored URL is displayed on the site map, and HTML, image files relating to the HTML, etc, are prepared in a previously set storage directory

Organizing data in circuit board programming

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer word processing archive file system for organizing and archiving data in the process of circuit board programming. The system comprises a work processor document file including, as embedded objects, programs and files for said circuit board programming. The embedded objects may be packed files which may be unpacked from the document by means of a progam for unpacking, and batch files to be executed within th e document.