A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for receiving data from a satellite radio network in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a datagram broadcast via a satellite radio network is received utilizing a receiver. The datagram includes broadcast identifier information that identifies a segment of receivers in the satellite radio network to which the datagram is directed. Utilizing the broadcast ide...

A method of treating the surface of a substrate by thermally spraying large size particles, >10 micrometers, of a composition such as a metal hydroxide, carbonate, or nitrate directly onto the substrate whereby a small size particle coating, <5 microns and more particularly <3, is formed on the substrate, enhancing the surface area and porosity properties of the substrate, and substrates with metal oxide surfaces produced thereby.

A friction coupling includes a friction member including a brake surface and a clutch surface in a different plane from the brake surface; a spring abutting the friction member; a brake member proximate to the brake surface; the brake member mounted relative to the friction member to permit relative rotation; and a brake actuator connected to the brake member. The friction member can include an insert.

A fabric having a unique combination of stain resistance, fluid barrier properties, aesthetic characteristics and drape ability is described, and a method of making such fabrics. The fabric includes a fabric substrate that has been treated with a low surface energy stain resist compound on at least one of its surfaces, and one or more layers secured to the other of its surfaces, with the layers providing the fabric with the unique combination of characteristics. In addition, the fabric is desira...

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented that determine the number of people in a crowd using visual hull information. In one embodiment, an image sensor generates a conventional image of a crowd. A silhouette image is then determined based on the conventional image. The intersection of the silhouette image cone and a working volume is determined. The projection of the intersection onto a plane is determined. Planar projections from several image sensors are aggregated by intersecting the...

The invention relates to polypropylene compositions, methods of preparing the polypropylene compositions, and methods of producing molded or extruded articles of the polypropylene composition. In one embodiment, the polypropylene composition contains: (a) about 60 to about 65 wt. % of a polypropylene resin; (b) about 10 to about 15 wt. % of an ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer rubber; (c) about 20 to about 25 wt. % talc; (d) about 0.5 to about 3.0 wt. % of a grafted polypropylene resin; (e) about ...

A pair of foldable rear seats for a motor vehicle includes a support stub fixed to the vehicle and a pair elongated support arms pivotally connected to the support stub. A pair of seat bottoms are pivotally connected to each of the respective support arms, such that each seat bottom is pivotable between a vertical folded position and a horizontal open position. Further, a pair of seat backs are each pivotally connected to a rear portion of each respective seat bottom in order to fold into the re...

A sponson for a watercraft includes a nose; a trailing end; and a base extending between the nose and the trailing end; wherein the base is non-linear in shape in a direction from the nose to the trailing end. The sponson can include an outboard surface extending between the nose and the trailing end; wherein the outboard surface is configured to reduce the water pressure during cornering.

An impact reduction vehicle bumper system for a vehicle has a pedestrian safety plate, which is connected to a steel bumper beam and occupies the region between a pair of frame rails that are disposed on the front of the vehicle. The bumper beam is connected to side brackets, which are bolted to the vehicle frame rails. Frame rail extensions are located in front of the frame rails and are welded to the side brackets.

A sunroof and a sunroof switch are disclosed. The switch includes provisions that assist in preventing the simultaneous operation of two different modes. A mechanical arrangement is used to prevent the knob from being depressed and slid at the same time. Also, in some cases, the mechanical arrangement can help to prevent the knob from being depressed once it has been moved or moved once it has been depressed.