Showing papers on "Electronic data published in 1992"

Decentralized distributed asynchronous object oriented system and method for electronic data management, storage, and communication

Abstract: A highly secure, virus resistant, tamper resistant, object oriented, data processing system for depositing, withdrawing and communicating electronic data between one or more individual and/or networked computers comprising one or more computers for processing electronic data including one or more shared electronic storage devices for the temporary and/or permanent storage of said electronic data, each of said computers including custom configurable system programs for asynchronous depositing, withdrawing and communicating said electronic data to commonly shared electronic storage devices, and said programs permitting data archival, accountability, security, encryption and decryption, compression and decompression, and multi-processing capabilities.

Interactive diagnostic system for an automotive vehicle, and method.

Abstract: This interactive diagnostic system provides the automotive service professional with all of the tools necessary to provide precision diagnostic testing on today's computer-controlled cars. This is accomplished by providing the system with means including an external computer (36) for controlling operation of one or more specific actuators independent of the onboard computer (10) and for simulating the operation of these latter sensors. At the same time, the electronic data entering and exiting the onboard computer (10) including the actual data associated with the network of sensors and actuators (12) can be continuously monitored and analyzed by the external computer (36).

Redesigning Library Services: A Manifesto.

Abstract: This blueprint provides a new framework within which to attempt to understand and to plan library services in the future. Buckland's examination of informational technology is the basis of an analysis of the transition from the library of the past to the library of the future. He introduces the consequences of changing expectations by identifying the stages in the transitions of libraries from paper-based to electronic data based. Buckland outlines the way to understand the likely demands of the library user of the future and how to increase the service that librarians can deliver.

High performance multiple-unit electronic data storage system with checkpoint logs for rapid failure recovery

Abstract: An electronic data storage system including a memory, a plurality of magnetic disk units, and a controller. The memory contains an index cross-referencing logical address with physical addresses, an obsolete list and a free list. In response to a "write " command, the controller selects a physical address according to which segment can be used the most quickly, appends a tag to the data to be written, and writes the data to the selected segment. Appropriate entries are made in the index and the free list. The system recovers from memory loss by using a checkpoint log and a set of checkpoint segments on the disk that together contain backups of the index and other critical information needed to restore the system. Group indices are used for roll-back groups; operations on data in a group are invisible outside the group until after a "commit " command is issued.

Totally self-contained, digitally controlled, disposable syringe inflation system, and method for monitoring, displaying and recording balloon catheter inflation data

Abstract: An electronically controlled syringe system (14a) for connection to a balloon catheter or other balloon-type member and for automatically monitoring, displaying and recording inflation data when the syringe system is used to inflate the balloon of the catheter or other balloon-type member. A syringe (16) having a barrel (22) and a syringe plunger (24) is selectively operable to increase fluid pressure applied to the balloon catheter or other balloon member by sliding the plunger (24) further into the barrel (22). Positive pressure applied to the balloon catheter or member is released by withdrawing the syringe plunger (24) toward the rear of the barrel (22). A piezoresistive semiconductor transducer housed on the barrel (22) of the syringe (16) senses fluid pressure applied by the syringe. The electric signal output by the transducer is input to a controller (20a) where the signal is digitally processed so as to derive and record therefrom electronic data representing the magnitude of applied fluid pressure, and so as also to derive the length of time that fluid pressure is applied. The electronic data representing this information is automatically displayed and recorded. In one embodiment, the controller (20a) is also mounted onto the syringe barrel (22) to provide a digitally controlled inflation syringe system that is completely self-contained, and disposable.

Automatic electronic data type identification process

Abstract: A data compression process and system that identifies the data type of an input data stream and then selects in response to the identified data type at least one data compression method from a set of data compression methods that provides an optimal compression ratio for that particular data type, thus maximizing the compression ratio for that input data stream. Moreover, the data compression process also provides means to alter the rate of compression during data compression for added flexibility and data compression efficiency. Furthermore, a system memory allocation process is also provided to allow system or user control over the amount of system memory to be allocated for the memory intensive data compression process. System memory allocation process estimates the memory requirement to compress the input data stream, and allocates only that amount of system memory as needed by the data compression for memory allocation efficiency.

Dual twisted pairs over single jacket

Abstract: An electronic data transmission cable with twisted pairs (16) and (18) twisted into group (32). To reduce electro magnetic interference between adjacent insulated conductors (12) twisted pair such as (16) and (18) are combined into group (32). Other groups (34) and (36) may be pulled in parallel or may be twisted together prior to forming cable (30).

Method of matching golfer to golf club

Abstract: A method for measuring the swing time of a golfer's swing and selecting a golf club having the inverse of four times its natural frequency which is approximately equal to the swing time. The golfer's swing time is defined as the time elapsed between maximum acceleration of a club head during downswing until ball impact. In the preferred embodiment, an accelerometer is mounted within the club head and is connected to an electronic data processor. A graph of club head acceleration versus time is plotted and the swing time is measured from the graph, between peak acceleration and ball impact.

Data processing system for multi-platform print control and electronic data fill

Abstract: A data processing system utilizes the controlled output of complex forms in one of several different output devices without separate re-engineering of the form specification file. The system iteratively qualifies the form objects in the form file, modifying all objects that are not supported by the designated output device driver. A separate output control file is created with the support commands necessary to implement the form in a desktop, centralized, or production output format. In a separate aspect, the same form structure includes datablock locations permitting electronic completion and fill of selected entries. In this manner, the form can be ported to various locations for data collection and conformation without the existence of hardcopy versions.

Method and device for setting up sondes against the wall of a cased well

Abstract: Sondes provided with magnets are used in wells fitted with a metallic casing. The sondes are pressed at the surface against the inner wall of the casing and taken down towards the bottom by means of a stiff driving element such as a tubing provided with thrust driving means for the longitudinal drive and lateral extensions for the lateral positioning of the sonde, or using pulling slings, etc. The wall of the sonde pressed against the casing can have the same bending radius as the casing in order to improve the coupling. The sonde can be associated with an electronic data acquisition and transmission box fastened to the tubing. Before any intervention is performed, the tubing is moved sufficiently in order to suppress any mechanical coupling with the sonde. After it has been used, the sonde can be displaced towards another point of measurement or taken up to the surface by moving the tubing.

Monitoring Transient Water Quality Events Electronically

Abstract: Electronic instruments are ideally suited to gathering information regarding transient events. Data loggers equipped with water quality sensors offer an opportunity to study events on fine time scales which cannot be sampled using other means. The utility and significance of this type of data gathering is illustrated with data gathered from two small streams. Three examples are used to illustrate some types of transients that can be observed using electronic data acquisition techniques.

System and method for monitoring and displaying balloon catheter inflation and deflation data

Abstract: An electronically controlled syringe system for connection to a balloon catheter or other balloon-type member and for automatically monitoring, displaying and recording inflation data when the syringe system is used to inflate the balloon catheter or other balloon-type member. A syringe having a barrel and a syringe plunger is selectively operable to increase fluid pressure applied to the balloon catheter or other balloon member by sliding the plunger further into the barrel. Positive pressure applied to the balloon catheter or member can be released by withdrawing the syringe plunger toward the rear of the barrel. A piezoresistive semiconductor transducer housed on the barrel of the syringe senses positive fluid pressure applied by the syringe. The electric signal output by the transducer is input to a controller where the signal is digitally processed so as to derive and record therefrom electronic data representing the magnitude of applied fluid pressure, and so as also to derive the length of time that positive fluid pressure is applied and the electronic data representing this information is automatically displayed and recorded. The controller is also programmable to permit optional selection and input of various control parameters, such as a maximum positive inflation pressure that is to be applied, maximum duration for applying positive inflation pressure, initialization of the date and time of an inflation procedure and/or retrieving and displaying inflation data previously recorded for any prior inflation of the balloon catheter or other balloon member.

Medical data retrieval system

Abstract: PURPOSE: To quickly attain a diagnosis by a doctor under consideration of past information by linking medical data with picture data such as eye picture, preserving those data as electronic data, and displaying the data on a visual screen as necessary. CONSTITUTION: The picture obtained by photographing a patient is linked with picture data 26 and 35 corresponding to the patient, and registered. And also, when the name of a disease is inputted from a screen, the name of the desease is linked with medial data 12 and 34 corresponding to the patient, and registered. Then, the name of the patient and the name of the disease corresponding to a chart are taken out from the medical data 12 and 34, and displayed, and the picture of the patient is taken out from the picture data 26 and 35, and displayed. Then, the diagnostic result obtained by looking at those data is registered as the medial data 12 and 34 corresponding to the input of the diagnostic result. The means of the patient and an insurance number are temporarily preserved corresponding to the patient number as the medical data 12, and the preserved data are transmitted to a server machine 3, and managed in a batch as the medial data 34. COPYRIGHT: (C)1994,JPO&Japio

Pocket electronic data retrieval device allowing access to compressed data on a memory chip with unique interchangeable chip carrier

Abstract: A compact electronic data retrieval device allowing access to compressed data stored on interchangeable ROM chips The chips which can contain directories, manuals or other materials that may be available for convenient access The chips which are not easily copied may be economically distributing Interchangeability of the chips is enhanced by a novel chip replacement system The chip replacement system enabling a precise and easy way for the user of an electronic device to change a computer chip which is utilized in the electronic device The chip is mounted onto a removable door in a manner to ensure proper placement of the chip and that proper forces are utilized to fit it within a chip socket This system is particularly applicable to electronic appliances where a computer chip is used to carry large amounts of data and replaced from time to time

Forming method of flanged denture and combined tray used therefor

Abstract: PURPOSE:To provide flanged denture which is fifted for the jaw characteristic of an individual patient and is excellently comfortable for the patient to use by going to clinic two times in the case of a minimum and simplify and facilitate the technical working operation. CONSTITUTION:The taking of the impressions of the upper and lower jaws and the determination of the biting height are carried out simultaneously by using the upper and lower trays 1 and 3 in one set, and each shape of the taken-out impression members 2 and 4 is measured in noncontact form, and the jaw bank shape in electronic data form is obtained. The jaw bank shape in electronic data form is inputted into a computer, and further, the setting of the artificial tooth data, determination of the shape of denture flange floor, analysis of the stress generated at each position on the basis of the jaw movement data of a patient and the correction of the shape of an artificial tooth for obtaining the optimum biting state on the basis of the analysis are executed in succession on a monitor.

Fault information system

Abstract: A fault indication system for electronic data transmission equipment which is stored in the form of racks. Equipment of this nature commonly consists of printed circuits upon which electronic components are mounted to form a card that may be inserted into the shelf such that it mates with connectors fitted at the rear of the shelf. Current fault indication systems usually consist of one or more fault information cards with indicator lamps or alpha-numeric display devices mounted on a viewing panel visible from the front of the shelf. With increasing complexity there are disadvantages in this system and the invention proposes a fault location system including a data recording medium containing configuration data instructions associated with at least one shelf of equipment and a separate data processing device which can co-operate with the recording medium to enable an operator to read and or configure the operational state of the equipment associated with the recording medium. Diagnostic programs may also be stored.

Method and apparatus for reading tachograph charts

Abstract: Method and apparatus for reading tachograph discs employs a document scanner feeding data to a personal computer and associated printer. Analysis of electronic data from the scanner enables first the establishment of the disc type and orientation, followed by identification of the data traces and analysis of these by reference to concentric bands of the disc which are converted from circular to linear form, and by a line-following process, as part of the data-processing method. Activities and violations of international vehicle regulations can be identified by counting the crossing points of the graphic trace with respect to predetermined traces representing vehicle use parameters such as speed. The computer produces a graphic display or printed summary of the data or image from the disc.

Theodolite observations and least squares

Abstract: This paper examines the reduction of theodolite direction observations in connection with subsequent least squares adjustments. These reductions of direction measurements are often called station adjustments. Some of the reduction procedures are reviewed. Whether to use grand means, single arcs or half arcs in a least squares adjustment of a survey network is considered with regard to systematic instrument errors, electronic data recording equipment, a priori standard deviations and computer resources. The effect on the statistical testing of survey networks is also discussed.

斜入射ホログラフィ干渉による機械部品の面形状・精度の測定 : 第1報, 測定対象面の撮影像と実際の被測定面上の位置対応

Abstract: In interferometry measurement using laser holography, it is not easy to find a definite relation between the measured image pattern and the topography of the actual surface. The main reason is that each of the measuring object, measurig apparatus, electronic data processor and CRT display has its own coordinate system, and the transformig or mapping relation between them is obscure. In this report, measured image of some test pieces with plane and cylindrical surfaces were compared with their simulated figure. Subsequently, tooth flank of a gear, which is a three-dimensional curved suface in which high accuracy in form is required, was chosen as the object of measurement. To obtain the relation between each coordinate system of a measuring object, of optical parts in the measuring appartus and of the image on a CRT, a method is proposed which requires the simulated contour of the diffracted figure of the objective curved surface to be measured corresponding to and fitting the actually measured and observed image pattern on the CRT. The experimental and simulated results indicate that the pixel position of the image on the CRT can correspond to the coordinate value of the tooth flank, and that the transformation of the measured image on the CRT to the error surface of tooth flank defined on the plane of action of the gear, i. e., to the tooth form chart and to the tooth trace form chart, is possible.

USE of an ELECTRONIC HGMF INTERPRETER SYSTEM FOR ENUMERATION of NALIDIXIC ACID RESISTANT SALMONELLAE IN CHICKEN CAECA

Abstract: An electronic counting system using hydrophobic grid-membrane filters (HGMF) and the HGMF Interpreter was evaluated for its usefulness in enumerating nalidixic acid resistant Salmonella in frozen chicken caeca. Salmonella recovery was equivalent on both Hektoen Enteric and EF-18 agars. However, the color of the Salmonella growth on EF-18 agar was more easily differentiated by the HGMF Interpreter electronic counting system. the study showed that a 4 h resuscitation on a nonselective medium was required in order to maximize the subsequent recovery on Hektoen Enteric agar, though not on EF-18 agar. Using the EF-18 agar as the Salmonella selective medium, a method was established that recorded counts of nalidixic acid resistant Salmonella rapidly and easily in electronic data files, for subsequent retrieval and manipulation.

Automated Evaluation of AIDS Messages with High‐Risk, Low‐Literacy Audiences

Abstract: A series of televised public service announcements (PSAs) about acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was evaluated with 100 black participants attending a Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia. Since the literacy level of the participants was suspected to be low, questions were administered orally and an electronic data collection technique was used which permitted the participants to push buttons, as opposed to speaking or writing responses. In this way, data were collected regarding: (i) the participants’ demographics; (ii) their self‐perceived AIDS knowledge and awareness; and (iii) their second‐by‐second continuous responses to the video presentation. Participants who perceived themselves to be at high risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection gave more positive continuous responses to the PSA sequence than did self‐perceived low‐risk participants. Men gave more approving responses than women. The results were considered in relation to previous ...

Photometric grinder and lathe gauge

Abstract: A photometric gauge for measuring the diameters of a workpiece turned about a central axis. The apparatus comprises a light source which scans a light beam across and on either side of a workpiece, to reflect scanned light from a mirror having an approximately elliptical curvature. The light source is located at one focus of the elliptical mirror and a light detector is located at the other focus. Light passing beside the workpiece from the light source focus reflects back to the light detector focus, and the light detector generates an electrical signal. The signal is used by an electronic data processor, along with known geometric parameters, to determine the diameter of the workpiece. A profiler, using the above photometric gauge, takes diameter measurement at regular intervals along the axis of the workpiece, and plots the diameter versus axial position data.

Manufacture of rotary screen

Abstract: PURPOSE:To provide the manufacture of a rotary screen, in which a critical defect, in which a pattern is parted by a white line as seen in conventional devices, is solved while largely simplifying exposure printing operation and which belongs to a galvano method, in which there is not possibility that cracks are generated in the screen when the block of the continuous foundation pattern is formed. CONSTITUTION:The dot sections of a mesh image are endless laser-exposed by laser beams R by supporting both ends of a roll 1 coated with a high sensitivity photosensitive film and rotary-scanning the roll 1 and moving and scanning a large number of laser beams R arrayed to said roll in required number in the roll-surface longitudinal direction while being flickered and driven respectively on the basis of the electronic data of the proper mesh image, a negative resist image, on which dots P remain, is formed through subsequent developing, and the roll is plated with nickel and the foundation section of the periphery of the resist image is buried with nickel and a rotary screen is formed through plating and peeled from the roll.

Pulsed Laser Doppler Anemometer for Multicomponent Applications

Abstract: : The application of high-frequency pulsed diode lasers in a two-component backscattering laser Doppler anemometer is explored. Basically, each component is a standard fringe type dual beam LDA, but instead of operating the lasers in cw-mode, a high frequency pulse-mode is used. The benefits are a multi-component measuring technique using the same wavelength, a multiple energy-density in the measuring volume at time of interest and a single receiving system and data acquisition system. Aspects on pulsing the diodes, optical wavelength spectra as well as the receiving system and electronic data reduction methods will be outlined. (Author) Experimental results of a two component pulsed LDA will be presented. (Author)

Automated information systems provide health information management support to veterans' healthcare.

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration has implemented a comprehsnsive DHCP which supports the VA healthcare system at both local and national levels. Numerous clinical and management modules have been developed; an overview was given of selected applications impacting health information managers. Continuing development includes an automated clinical record and expanded electronic data exchange.

Unauthorised program use prevention method - inserting installation chip card data carrier into test appts. before starting, interrogating card to check program addresses, and interrupting program with incorrect answer

Abstract: Unauthorised software is tested using a base test appts. with an internal computer e.g. chip card with the program parameters on it. At different times, address comparisons are made. The program is allowed to run until a mismatch occurs during address comparison. The test chip card and the program data carrier are both connected to the computer. The program is input into the computer using a compiler. The program data carrier may be magnetic, optical, optomagnetic, electronic or mechanical, and the test appts. can be connected to a CD player or VTR. USE/ADVANTAGE - Several programs can be tested. E.g. for program copied on magnetic, optical, or electronic data carrier.