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Cisco Technology, Inc.

Wayne B Williams

Leo Montreuil

Samuel H Russ

Robert A Kriete

Robert T Williams

Phyllis Williams

Included are systems and methods for performing an internal operations test to a set top terminal (STT). At least one embodiment of a method includes creating a test pattern for testing video functionality of the STT, sending the created test pattern to a digital encoder, and converting the test pattern to an analog signal.

Generated set top calibration patterns in manufacturing

Included are systems and methods for performing a functionality test to an STT. At least one embodiment of a method includes storing at least one test pattern in a storage device, decoding the at least one stored test pattern, and sending the test pattern from a output port to an input port, the input port being coupled to at least one tuning device. Other embodiments include tuning, via the at least one tuning device, the STT according to the test pattern and converting the decoded test pattern to at least one output signal.

Analog set top calibration patterns in manufacturing

A device for supporting a necktie during tying to facilitate the formation of a useful and aesthetically pleasing knot so that the necktie may be removed from the device and worn includes a base member, an arrangement for supporting a necktie including first and second support members mounted to the base member and projecting outwardly therefrom, and an arrangement for preventing necktie movement in a direction towards the first and second support members which is mounted to the base member at a vertical spacing from the upper support members. The present invention also provides a method for tying a necktie on the device which includes draping a necktie over the upper support members and, using the lower support members, forming a slip knot in the necktie which is drawn tight against the lower support member.

Necktie support for tying

A heated thermal filter cover maintains a fluid filter, and fluid within the filter, above a gelling temperature of the fluid. The filter cover includes a soft or flexible receptacle which is generally circular in top plan and an electrical resistance wire. The receptacle includes a circular wall and a bottom which define an upwardly opening chamber sized to receive the filter. A resistance wire is placed inside the chamber, preferably at the bottom of the chamber and adjacent the inner surface of the wall. Lead wires connect the resistance wire to a source of electricity, such as the electrical system of a truck or a battery. The wall and bottom of the receptacle are both made of two plies of fleece coated fabric, the two plies being assembled together so that the fleece surfaces face each other so that the wall and bottom of the receptacle will insulate the chamber. The outer ply is preferably a fleece backed vinyl and the inner ply is preferably a thermal fleece. The receptacle is closed by a draw string at the top of the wall. The resistance wire draws only about 0.7-1.1 amps to allow the filter cover to be operated for long periods of time without the engine operating and without substantially draining the battery.

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Grayson, GA, United States of America

Wayne B Williams