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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Apr 18, 1995
|Filing date
|Sep 2, 1993
|Priority date
|Sep 2, 1993
|Fee status
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|Gerald R. Bruno, Avner Davidian
|Original Assignee
|White Storage & Retrieval Systems, Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (15), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (20), Classifications (7), Legal Events (9)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
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The present invention relates to object detection systems, and more particularly relates to systems for detecting objects, including personnel, in the aisles of a moveable unit storage system.
Moveable unit storage systems incorporate a plurality of storage units, such as shelves, racks and the like. These units are arranged to move relative to one another so as to open and close aisles between different pairs of adjacent storage units. Such systems include two end units spaced apart from one another in a movement direction and middle units disposed in a work area, between the end units. Typically, the middle units are mounted on wheels and guided by tracks so that they can only move in preselected movement directions towards and away from the end units. The distance between the end units is sufficient to accommodate all of the middle units plus one or a few aisles. If an aisle exists between two middle units or between one middle unit and one end unit, one middle unit can be moved into the aisle, thus closing the original aisle and opening a new aisle between the moved middle unit and another unit. Systems of this nature are particularly advantageous because they conserve space, and hence conserve all of the costs associated with building construction and operation. The user can still have full aisle access to all of the storage units, but need allocate building space for only one aisle or a few aisles.
In the larger systems of this nature, the storage units are moved by powered devices such as electric motors under manual or automatic control. In these systems, safety devices are employed to avoid actuating the units to close an aisle while a person is in the aisle. One common safety device employs mechanical bumpers extending along the length of each storage unit, i.e., along the storage unit in the direction transverse to the movement directions. At least one such bumper is provided between each pair of adjacent storage units. Each bumper is linked to electrical switches. If the bumper encounters a person or other object in the aisle as the storage units move toward one another to close that aisle, the bumper trips the electrical switches. The switches in turn are connected so that when tripped, they will stop the closing motion, as by interrupting current to the driving motors or by applying brakes or catches to the moving elements.
Bumper-based safety systems are effective, but have certain drawbacks. The safety system will not stop the moving units until one or both of the units have come close enough to the person within the aisle for the bumpers to touch him or her. Even though the person is not endangered, he or she may be frightened by the moving units. As disclosed, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,307,922 and 4,783,618, a mechanical bumper system may be supplemented with electronic proximity sponsors on each unit, such as heat-sensitive or capacitive sensors. Typically, only relatively few sensors are disposed along the length of each storage unit, so that each sensor must provide protection for a substantial portion of the adjacent aisle. In a variant of that approach, disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,121,975, each storage unit is provided with a lamp and photocell. These are mounted on a lengthwise edge of the unit so that the lamp projects a beam in the lengthwise direction along the edge of the unit to the photocell.
The beam is interrupted by a person or object in the aisle as the unit moves toward the next adjacent unit to close the aisle. Yet another system, disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,160,190, mounts a small radar device to each storage unit so that the radar device will point downwardly, into the aisle when such storage unit is adjacent an open aisle.
All of the aforementioned systems are costly and complex in that they require components mounted to each of the individual storage units. The number of such components increases proportionately with the number of storage units in the system. The complexity and possibility for failure of the system increase exponentially with the increasing numbers of components. Although such systems can be arranged for "fail safe" operation, so that failure of any single component locks the system rather than allowing the system to operate in a potentially dangerous or frightening mode, such fail safe operation does not provide a complete solution to the problem. Productivity can be substantially hampered by failure of the safety system, leading to attempts to disable or circumvent the safety system. Yet another system mentioned in passing in the aforementioned '190 patent, utilizes moveable floor sections and switches actuated by depression of such moveable floor sections when a person stands upon them. As noted in the '190 patent, this arrangement has a substantial drawback in that it requires installation of special moveable flooring and switches associated therewith.
Another drawback encountered in many of the prior systems is that the same often are arranged to detect persons or objects only at or adjacent the floor level, i.e., at the bottoms of the storage units. For example, as disclosed in the aforementioned '975 patent, the lamp and photocell are arranged along the bottom edge of each unit. A person working in an aisle in such a storage system can climb up along the storage unit as, for example, to reach an object on a high shelf. This may occur even where such practice is expressly prohibited by the owner of the system. Accordingly, it would be desirable if the safety system could effectively inhibit closure of an aisle when an individual is within the aisle even where the individual has climbed above floor level.
Thus, there have been substantial unmet needs heretofore for improvements in storage systems with moveable storage units, and there have been similar needs for improvement in safety systems for this and other applications.
One aspect of the present invention provides an improvement in a storage system of the type having a floor and a plurality of storage units disposed in a work area above the floor. Typically, the storage units include two end units based apart from one another in a movement direction and at least one middle unit disposed therebetween. At least one of the storage units, normally the middle unit or units, is or are moveable in movement directions toward and away from the other storage units so as to open and close aisles at interfaces between adjacent ones of the storage units. The improvement according to the present invention includes means for defining at least one passageway extending in the movement direction across each middle unit. Preferably, each middle unit is elevated above the floor so that the passageway is defined between the bottom of the middle unit and the floor. The system includes means for detecting radiant energy such as infrared light at a detection location and providing a detector signal bearing information as to whether or not such radiant energy is detected, and further includes means for emitting radiant energy at an emission location and directing the radiant energy in a movement direction from the emitting means to the detection location. Thus, the radiant energy passes in the movement direction across each interface between adjacent storage units and hence across each aisle and through each of the aforementioned passageways enroute to the detection location.
The apparatus further includes means for determining, from the detector signal, whether or not an object is present in any aisle between the storage units. Typically, the emission location and the detection location are at ends of the work area and may be in the end units. The means for detecting includes desirably a plurality of detectors disposed in an array at one end of the work area extending across the work area in a lengthwise horizontal direction transverse to the movement directions, and the means for emitting includes a plurality of emitters disposed in a similar array extending lengthwise across the work area so that one emitter is aligned with each detector. The passageway-defining means is arranged so that each passageway extending across one middle unit is aligned with passageways across each other middle unit. Typically, there is one or a few large passageways extending the length of each middle unit. That is, essentially the entire space beneath each middle unit may be open, except for the wheels or other supports holding the middle unit up above the floor. The beams of radiant energy, typically infrared light, passing from the emitters to the detectors are arrayed across the entire lengthwise direction of the work area, i.e., over the entire extent of the floor transverse to the movement directions. Each beam extends essentially over the entire extent of the floor in the movement directions, and extends across every open aisle. Thus, any person or object resting on the floor in any open aisle will interrupt one or more of the beams. Although a plurality of detectors and emitters can be employed, the number of detectors and emitters does not increase with the number of middle units. In the most preferred arrangements, there is no need to provide any detector or emitter or other specialized equipment to the middle units.
Preferably, the system includes means for actuating each emitter in an intermittent or time-varying pattern, and the means for detecting includes means for actuating each detector in synchronism with the associated emitter and providing a blocked-path signal for each detector if the detector does not detect the energy from the associated emitter. For example, where the emitters are actuated intermittently, each detector is actuated intermittently, at the same time as the associated emitter. Thus, each detector will respond only to energy from the correct emitter. There is no need for precise focusing or collimation of the energy from individual emitters into narrow, precise beams and hence economical optical elements can be employed. Moreover, cross-impingement of energy from one emitter on the detector associated with a different emitter can be employed in particularly preferred arrangements for providing a redundant cross-check and fault isolation in a testing cycle.
A system according to this aspect of the present invention most preferably includes logic means for monitoring changes in blocked-path signals with time and determining from those changes whether cessation of a blocked-path signal is caused by lateral movement of the object which previously caused a blocked-path signal out of the working area as, for example, when a person in an aisle leaves the aisle and, if not, issuing a lost-object signal. Such a lost-object signal, for example, would be issued where a person standing on the floor within the aisle and blocking one or more beams of radiant energy climbs up the storage unit, thereby unblocking the light beams while still remaining within the aisle. The system is arranged to inhibit movement of the storage units responsive either to the blocked-path signal or to the lost-object signal.
A further aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for detecting the presence of an object in a work area having an exit, as, for example, within the work area of a moveable storage unit system as discussed above. Apparatus according to this aspect of the invention includes means for emitting radiant energy along a plurality of paths within the working area. The paths are disposed in an array including paths disposed close to the exit and paths disposed further from the exit. The apparatus further includes means for detecting radiant energy emitted along each path and providing a blocked-path signal associated with that path when such energy is not detected, so that each such blocked-path signal represents an object present in the associated path. Apparatus according to this aspect of the invention further includes logic means for monitoring the blocked-path signals and monitoring changes in such signals with time. The logic means is arranged to provide an object-present signal if a blocked-path signal is present. Moreover, the logic means is arranged to determine, from changes in the blocked-path signals, whether or not an object represented by one or more blocked-path signals at a prior time has moved out of the working area through the exit, and to issue a lost-object signal if a blocked path signal associated with an object ceases but the changes in blocked-path signals do not indicate that the object has moved out of the work area through the exit. Most preferably, the logic means is arranged to issue a lost object signal if a blocked-path signal associated with one or more paths remote from the exit ceases but a blocked-path signal does not commence on at least one adjacent path within a preselected interval. Typically, a logic means is arranged to operate cyclically, so as to check for blocked-path signals associated with each path in sequence, and to issue the lost object signal if a blocked-path signal associated with a path remote from the exit ceases on any cycle but a blocked-path signal associated with an adjacent path does not appear on that cycle.
The logic means may also include means for distinguishing between unitary objects and multiple objects based upon the location of paths for which blocked-path signals are present. Such recognition may be based upon a maximum distance between paths which a single object, such as a single person, would block. If two paths spaced apart from one another by more than such maximum distance are blocked, the logic means will treat the two blockages as caused by two separate objects. Thus, where a blocked-path signal detected on one cycle changes to two closely adjacent blocked-path signals, the system continues to treat those blocked-path signals as a single event representing only a single object. However, if the blocked-path signals move further from one another so as to exceed the maximum event distance, the system will treat the same blocked-path signals as indicating two separate objects. The apparatus may further include means for inhibiting operation of apparatus in the work area as, for example, for prohibiting movement of mobile storage units arranged to travel within the work area, whenever the logic means indicates that an object is present, and in response to the lost object signal. The inhibition means may be arranged to remove the inhibition automatically whenever the tracking means indicates that the object formerly present: is no longer present, i.e., when the tracking means indicates that the object present in the work area has passed out through the exit. However, the inhibition means may be arranged to require manual resetting to remove the inhibition after occurrence of a lost object signal. The logic used in preferred systems according to this aspect of the present invention substantially improves the reliability of the system and, in particular, virtually eliminates the possibility of a "false negative" reading, i.e., a reading indicating that a blocked path signal has disappeared when the object which originally caused that blocked path signal is still present in the work area as, for example, when a person climbs upon a storage unit and thus escapes the reach of the radiant energy beams.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more readily apparent from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments set forth below, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagramatic perspective view depicting certain elements of a storage unit in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagramatic view of certain components utilized in the storage system of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a flow chart depicting certain steps in operation of the apparatus of FIGS. 1-2.
FIG. 4 is a further flow chart depicting in greater detail one step of the operations illustrated in FIG. 3.
FIGS. 5 and 6 are further flow charts which cooperatively depict another step of the process shown in FIG. 3.
FIGS. 7 and 8 are listings of microprocessor code utilized to implement the steps of FIGS. 3-6.
A storage system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes a pair of end storage units 22 and 24 mounted in fixed position to the floor or other supporting structure 23 of a building, the end units being spaced apart from one another in movement directions M, i.e., the directions to the right and left in FIG. 1. Each end unit 22 and 24 extends in lengthwise directions transversely to the movement direction, i.e., to the front and back in FIG. 1, so that the end units extend generally parallel to one another and define opposite ends of a work area 25. The system further includes four middle units 26, 28, 30 and 32 disposed between end units 22 and 24, above the floor in work area 25. The middle units are mounted by wheels 34, of which only some are visible in FIG. 1, on tracks 36 so that the middle units can move only in the movement directions. Each middle unit is equipped with a drive motor 36 linked via appropriate power and control wiring to an individual unit controller 38 mounted on the middle unit itself. All of the middle units are elongated, and extend in the lengthwise directions, generally parallel to one another and to end units 22 and 24, and transverse to the movement directions. Each middle unit has an exit end face 42, the end faces of all of the end units being disposed along an exit edge 44 of work area 25. In the particular installation illustrated, edge 44 is the only place where a person can enter or leave the work area; the opposite edge is closed by a wall or other barrier (not shown). Each middle unit is also provided with a unit reset switch 40 mounted on the exit end face 42 of that middle unit. Similar reset switches 41 may also be provided on the faces of end units 22 and 24 adjacent exit edge 44 of the work area.
Unit control devices 38 can actuate motors 36 to drive the middle units in the movement directions, thereby opening and closing aisles between each middle unit and each adjacent middle or end unit. For example, an aisle 48 is present between middle unit 26 and end unit 22. By moving unit 26 to the right while leaving unit 28 in place, aisle 24 may be closed and a new aisle (not shown) may be opened between unit 26 and 28. In operation, personnel and equipment will pass into each aisle while the same is open so as to retrieve items stored on the adjacent storage units.
Unit controls 38 are conventional devices as, for example, of the type used in the storage system sold under the registered trademark AISLE SAVER by White Storage & Retrieval Systems, Inc. of Kenilworth, N.J. In this system, each individual unit control can be commanded by a supervisory controller (not shown) to bring its middle unit to a specified position. The individual unit controls can also be commanded to hold the middle units in place. Further, the unit controls are arranged to communicate with one another so that when one unit is in a stopped condition, the adjacent unit will also be stopped from moving in to the stopped unit.
Wheels 34 are arranged to support each middle unit 26, 28, 30, 32 above the surface of the floor, so that there is an open gap 50 between the bottom of each middle unit and the floor. Such gap extends beneath substantially the entire length of each middle unit, except for those areas occupied by wheels 34, by drive motor 36 and by other elements such as frame members (not shown). Moreover, each such gap extends entirely across the middle unit in the movement directions, i.e., to the left and right in FIG. 1. As the middle units are aligned with one another in the lengthwise direction, the gaps 50 of the individual middle units are aligned with one another in the lengthwise direction L. The various gaps beneath all of the various middle units form a continuous gap or opening extending in the movement directions across all of the middle units. Such gaps, together with any aisles present between units, form a continuous opening immediately above the floor, encompassing the entire extent of the work area 25 in the movement directions M, from end unit 22 at one of the work area to end unit 24 at the other end. This open path also covers substantially the entire lengthwise extent L of the work area, from exit edge 44 to the opposite edge.
The system according to the present invention further includes an array of light emitting units 52 mounted to the bottom of end unit 22 and a corresponding array of light detecting units 54 mounted to the opposite end unit 24. Each light emitting unit 52 incorporates a light emitting diode arranged to emit infrared light and a plano-convex lens arranged to focus the light from such diode into a beam. Each light detecting unit 54 incorporates a phototransistor and an input lens arranged to focus light onto the phototransistor. The emitting units 52 are arranged side by side in an array extending in the lengthwise direction across substantially the entire work area 25. Emitting units 52 are spaced at intervals of approximately three inches (approximately 76 mm) from one another. The photodetectors 54 are arranged at similar spacings, so that each photodetector 54 is aligned with one emitter 52 on a path 56 extending between such photo emitter and photodetector in the movement directions. For example, emitter 52a adjacent the exit edge 44 of the work area is aligned with photodetector 54a, also adjacent the exit edge 44 on a path 56a extending in the movement direction. The next adjacent emitter 52b is aligned with detector 54b on another, parallel path 56b and so on. All of the paths 56 extend across all open aisles between units and across all of the middle units 26-32 via the passageways or gaps 50 beneath the middle units.
Emitters 52 are connected to conventional driver circuitry 58, which in turn is connected to a shift register 60. Driver circuitry 58 and shift register 60 are arranged so that a bit clocked through shift register 60 will enable the individual emitters 52 in sequence. Driver circuitry 58 is also arranged to accept a strobe signal and amplitude modulate the light output by the enabled emitter 52 in accordance with such strobe signal.
A shift register 62 is linked to photodetectors 54 through appropriate drivers (not shown) so that each photodetector is actuated only when a bit being clocked through the register is disposed at a particular point in the register. Preferably, the photodetectors 54 are phototransistors and the drivers are arranged to apply emitter bias voltage to each phototransistor only when the appropriate position in the register is occupied by a bit. The outputs of the phototransistors are connected through a signal conditioning and amplification circuit 64. Circuit 64 includes a wide band filter section arranged to strip DC components from the photodetector output signals but to pass components of such photodetector output signals within a wide range of frequencies, encompassing the range of strobe or modulation frequencies applied to the emitters 52 as discussed below. Circuit 64 further includes a multistage amplification section and a comparator section arranged to provide a thresholding action, i.e., either a first, low output if the signal from the photodetectors is above a certain level or a second, high output if the signal from the photodetectors is below such threshold.
The output from signal conditioning circuit 64 is connected to an input of a microprocessor 66. Microprocessor 66 may be of any convenient type. However, the type sold by Motorola, Inc. of Schaumburg, Ill. under the designation XC68HC711D3FS can be used satisfactorily. This type of microprocessor can operate according to the code set forth in hexadecimal form in FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 shows the first part of the code; FIG. 8 shows the second part. Microprocessor 66 is linked to a memory 69, an alphanumeric display 70 and input devices 68 such as a keypad and connectors to higher level supervisory control units as required. The microprocessor is also connected to the individual control units 38 of middle units 26, 28, 30 and 32 and to the individual unit reset switches 40 mounted on the exit end faces 42 of the middle units. Such linkage may be effected through any appropriate cables or through free space communication such as radiofrequency or optical communication channels. Each unit control 38 is provided with sensors (not shown) for detecting whether or not the middle unit associated with such control is or is not abutting another middle or end unit, to thereby determine whether or not the middle unit associated with the particular control is or is not adjacent to an aisle.
Microprocessor 66 and the associated elements are arranged to execute a cycle as illustrated in FIG. 3. In startup routines 80 the microprocessor initializes all registers and tests the microprocessor itself and associated memories for proper operation. After such startup routines, the system begins a run cycle. In the first stage of the cycle, the system checks input devices 68 to determine whether or not a latch signal has been received. If so, the microprocessor sets a latch flag on. The external latch command signal may be given for example by a supervisory controller or by a manual switch. If the latch flag is turned on, it will remain on until reset as discussed below. However, if no external latch input is received by the microprocessor, the latch signal is not turned on at this stage of the process.
In the next stage of the process, the microprocessor executes a scan cycle 84, shown in greater detail in FIG. 4. In the scan cycle, the microprocessor actuates the emitters 52 and detectors 54 in sequence, so that each emitter and the associated detector are actuated simultaneously. Thus, the emitter detector pair 52c and 54c, aligned with one another on path 56c furthest from the exit edge 44 of the work area is activated first, followed by the next adjacent emitter and detector 52d and 54d on path 56d, and so on until the emitter-detector pair 52a, 54a on path 56a at the exit edge 44 are activated. To activate the various pairs in sequence, microprocessor 66 clocks a bit through each shift register 60, 62 simultaneously, so that each emitter is activated at the same time as the associated detector. At any given time during this scan cycle, only one emitter and only one detector are activated. During the scan cycle, microprocessor 66 also sends a series of strobe bits to drivers 58. Drivers 58 pulse the output of the particular emitter 52 which is activated at the time in accordance with the strobe bits, so that the light output by the emitter is pulsed on and off in synchronism with the one and zero values of the strobe bits.
Light from each emitter passes along the associated path 56 to the associated detector 54. 0f course, if a person or object in the work area 25 of the floor, that person will block the light and substantially prevent its reaching the appropriate detector 54. In this regard, some light from each emitter 52 may, and typically will, reach detectors 54 other than the particular detector associated with that emitter. However, any such stray light will be of no effect because such other detector is inactive. If the path 56 across the work area 25 of the floor is not blocked, the particular photodetector 54 which is activated will receive light from the associated emitter 52, pulsing on and off in accordance with the strobe signal. The output signal from the photodetector array will likewise pulse on and off in accordance with the strobe signal, leading the comparator output from signal conditioning circuit 64 to go high and low repeatedly in accordance with the strobe signal.
The microprocessor compares the output signal from signal conditioning unit 64 with the strobe signal itself. If the output signal is varying in accordance with the strobe signal, then the microprocessor treats the path associated with the emitter detector pair in use at the time as clear. If not, the microprocessor treats the path associated with the particular pair in use at the time as blocked. (Decision 85, FIG. 4). If a particular pair is not blocked, the microprocessor takes no action with respect to that pair, and simply checks whether or not the pair then being activated is the last pair. If it is the last pair, the scan cycle ends. If not, the microprocessor activates the next pair in sequence. (Loop 92, FIG. 4) If a pair is found to be blocked, the microprocessor branches to step 88, in which it records the blocked pair identification in memory. The blocked pair identification typically is recorded as a sequence number. Thus, each emitter/detector pair, and hence each path 56 between an emitter and a detector is referred to by a pair number corresponding to the location of that pair in the order, from pair 52c/54 c (pair number 1) to pair 52a/54a (pair number 16, assuming that there are 16 pairs in all). At this stage, the microprocessor also sets a blocked pair flag.
The microprocessor then assigns the blocked pair to an "event". As used herein, the term "event" refers to a series of adjacent blocked pairs which the system will treat as representing a single object or person in the work area. The blocked pairs constituting an event may be either contiguous or noncontiguous. Stated another way, there may be one or more unblocked pairs between two blocked pairs constituting the start and end of a single event. However, the system imposes an upper limit on the extent of any event. Thus, if the distance, and hence the difference in pair number between blocked pairs is greater than a preset maximum event extent, the system will treat the two blocked pairs as belonging to different events. The system records the identities of the first and last pairs belonging to each event. However, in the first stage 90 of the process for assigning blocked pairs to events, the system compares the blocked pair identification with the starting pair identification of the "current" event, i.e., the last event started during this scan cycle. If the blocked pair is the first blocked pair detected on this scan cycle, then the microprocessor records the blocked pair identification as the first pair identification of the first event detected. Assuming that the blocked pair detected is not the last pair, the system returns via path 92 to check the next pair. If the system again encounters a blocked pair, it again records that identification and branches to step 90. At this point, the previously recorded blocked pair is in memory as the start of the current event. The pair number for the newly detected blocked pair is compared with that previously recorded starting pair number. If the difference between the two pair numbers is less than the preset maximum event extent, the system will record the newly detected blocked pair identification as the last pair in the current event (process 94), the system again cycles (assuming that the last pair of the array has not been checked) through branch 92. If the system again encounters a blocked pair, it will again return to test stage 90, and will again test the identification of the newly detected blocked pair against the first-detected starting pair identification for the current event. If the distance, and hence the difference in pair numbers, between the newly detected blocked pair and the first blocked pair of the current event is greater than the preselected maximum event extent, the system will branch to a new event cycle 96. Preferably, the maximum event extent is about 30 inches, i.e., about 10 pair numbers. In new event cycles, the system treats the pair number for the newly detected blocked pair as the starting pair identification of a new event, and records that new event as the current event. Additionally, the system checks the total number of events detected in the current scan cycle. If that number exceeds a preset maximum capacity, typically four events, the system treats the condition as an overload and sets a latch flag. If no such overload condition is detected, the system assigns the newly detected blocked pair identification as the starting pair of the current event, and continues looping through branch 92. If a subsequent pair is detected as blocked, that pair identification is now compared with the starting pair identification of the new current event. If the newly detected blocked pair is within the maximum extent of that starting pair, it will be recorded as a new value for the last or ending pair identification (process 94) for the same event. If the difference between the pair identification for the newly detected blocked pair and the starting pair identification for the new current event is greater than the maximum event extent, the system will branch to process 96, make a new event, check the total numbers of events and, assuming it is less than the maximum number, record the new blocked pair as the starting pair of a new current event. Any event may include one, two or more blocked pairs, up to the maximum number of blocked pairs permitted by the maximum event extent. Each event includes a first pair identification and a last pair identification. If an event includes only one blocked pair, so that no last pair identification is ever set via step 94, then the system will record the last pair identification for that event as equal to the first pair identification for the same event.
After looping through this process, the system ultimately determines that it has activated the last pair, and the scan cycle 84 ends. At this point, the system has stored in memory starting and ending blocked pairs for up to four newly-found events and, if more than four events were detected, the system has set a latch flag. The microprocessor now passes into the information processing cycle 98 shown in detail in FIGS. 5-6. In this stage, the system calculates and stores a midpoint for each new event, halfway between the first and last blocked pairs constituting such event. The system compares the events newly found on the past scan cycle 84 just completed with "old" events, held in memory from the preceding cycle. As the first stage in the scan information processing routine 98, the system checks each new event against the prior events. If the midpoint of a new event falls within a maximum midpoint distance from the midpoint of an old event, then the old event is "reassigned." That is, the old event is deleted from memory and the new event is tagged as corresponding to the old event. The maximum distance used in this state may be the same as the maximum event extent used in stage 84. This loop 100 continues until all new events have been compared with all old events.
In the next loop 102, if any new events are left which have not been tagged as corresponding to an old event, each such remaining new event is compared with any "disappearances" created on the previous scan information processing cycle. As further discussed below, a "disappearance" is created by the system if an old event cannot be accounted for by normal movement of the object out of the work area. As discussed below, each disappearance is recorded with the midpoint of the missing event and has an associated timer which is started when the disappearance is recorded. Thus, if any events disappeared unaccountably on previous cycles, there will be one or more disappearances stored in memory and one or more disappearance timers running. In loop 102, any new events which have passed through loop 100 without being tagged as corresponding to previous events are compared to the stored disappearances. If the midpoint of a new event is within the preset maximum midpoint distance from the midpoint stored for a disappearance, then the system reassigns the disappearance to the new event. The disappearance is deleted from memory, the associated timer is cleared and the new event is marked as corresponding to the previously-noted disappearance.
After checking all of the new events in loops 100 and 102, the system checks to see if any old events remain which have not been deleted in loop 100. If an old event was not deleted in loop 100, this indicates that an object which previously blocked a beam is no longer blocking a beam. If the object had merely moved within the work area, a new event would have been found within the maximum midpoint distance of the old event and the old event would have been deleted in loop 100. If an old event still remains in memory by the time the system reaches loop 104, the old event has either disappeared unaccountably or has exited from the system. In loop 104, the midpoint of the old event, as observed in the preceding cycle, is evaluated. If that stored midpoint is within a preselected exit zone, close to the exit edge 44 of the work area (FIG. 1) then the system assumes that the old event ceased to be observed on the current cycle because the object causing the event properly exited from the work area. Thus, if an old event remaining at loop 104 had a midpoint within an exit zone extending a specified distance from the exit edge 44 of the work area (if it has a high enough pair number midpoint) then the system will simply erase that old event. By contrast, if the midpoint of an old event is remote from the exit edge, i.e., if the midpoint of the old event is at a pair number below a preselected exit threshold and hence further outside of the exit zone, the system will treat the presence old event as indicating an unexplained disappearance. Thus, for each old event having a midpoint outside of the exit zone (more than a preselected distance from the exit edge of the work area) which remains at loop 104 the system will create a disappearance. In that process, the system sets a disappearance flag, records the midpoint of the lost event and starts a timer associated with such disappearance.
There is an exception to the processing discussed above with reference to loop 104 for any old event which has a "entry flag" associated therewith. As further discussed below, an entry flag is set when a new event arises within an entry zone, i.e., a new event having a midpoint within a preselected entry threshold from the exit edge 44 of the work area. As discussed in greater detail below, if the microprocessor spots a new event, not corresponding to any previous event in this entry zone, the new event is tagged with an entry flag. That entry flag is cleared when the event is reassigned as discussed below. Thus, if the system reaches loop 104 while still carrying in memory an event tagged with the entry flag, the system will treat it as a "lost entry" event and set a latch flag. A lost entry event effectively indicates that an object entered the system and then immediately disappeared, i.e., an anomalous condition which should not occur in normal operation.
In the next stage of the scan information processing cycle (FIG. 6) the microprocessor checks through loop 106 for any new events not previously assigned in loops 100 or 102. Here again, the system checks to see if the total new events, including any new events previously assigned, amount to less than the maximum event capacity in all. If there are too many events, the system sets the latch flag. If not, the system assigns each remaining new event and writes that new event into the memory. When the system assigns any new event to the event memory in loop 106, it tests the new event to see if the midpoint of the event being assigned is within the entry zone, i.e., within a preset distance of edge 44. If so, the system marks the event, when placed in event memory, with the entry flag. As discussed above, the entry flag is used to test for an anomalous disappearance in loop 104. Thus, at the conclusion of loop 106, the event memory will include only the "new" events found by the system during the immediate previous scan cycle. These "new" events will now serve as the "old" events in the next information processing cycle.
At the stage of the process, the system has set the blocked flag if any blocked pair was found in the immediate preceding scan cycle 84; has set a disappearance flag and started a disappearance timer if any event has disappeared, and has set latch flags if any anomalous condition exists. The system now passes into a hardware test cycle 108 (FIG. 3) in which the system tests the emitters 52 and detectors 54. In one stage of the test cycle, the microprocessor actuates shift register 60 and driver 58 to turn on several adjacent emitters 52 and actuates these multiple emitters with the same strobe signal. For example, the adjacent emitters 52c, 52d and 52e may be actuated simultaneously in this stage of the process. The microprocessor also actuates the photodetector 54 aligned with the center one of the multiple emitters, i.e., detector 54d aligned with emitter 52d. Because the light from each emitter impinges somewhat on the adjacent detectors as well as on the particular detector aligned with the emitter, detector 54d will be illuminated, to some extent, by emitters 52c, 52d and 52e. It is unlikely that all three emitters 52c, 52d and 52e would be faulty at any time. Accordingly, the output of signal processing unit 64 should include a signal varying in accordance with the strobe signal from the microprocessor, unless photodetector 54d is faulty. If no such signal is detected, the microprocessor sets a hardware error flag and records a code indicating which hardware element is faulty. Microprocessor 66 actuates additional sets of emitters and actuates additional detectors so as to test each detector in the same way. The microprocessor then actuates individual emitters 52 while actuating plural adjacent detectors, including the detector aligned with the particular emitter and the neighboring detectors on either side of the aligned detector. Here again, the light from each emitter should illuminate several adjacent detectors. It is extremely unlikely that all of the adjacent detectors actuated on such a test cycle will be faulty. Accordingly, if the output from the detector array through amplification unit 64 does not include a signal varying in accordance with the strobe signal, the microprocessor identifies the illuminator 52 which was actuated as faulty, there again, the hardware error flag is set and a code is recorded to indicate the faulty element. If a person is standing in an aisle during the hardware test cycle, the resulting beam obstruction may cause the hardware error condition even where all of the emitters 52 and detectors 54 are operating. Such an erroneous hardware error condition will not interfere with system operation, because it will only occur at the same time as a "blocked path" condition is already inhibiting system operation.
Following the hardware test cycle 108, the system checks for any externally applied lock signals, such as those applied through input 68. If such lock signals are found, the system sets a lock flag. In any next stage 110 of the process, the microprocessor updates any disappearance timers which were started in the previous scan information processing cycle or in any prior cycle. The elapsed disappearance time recorded on each such timer is updated in accordance with the microprocessor system clock. Also, if the elapsed disappearance time in any disappearance clock exceeds a preset disappearance maximum, preferably thirty seconds, the microprocessor sets a latch flag. This indicates that an event which disappeared has not reappeared in the maximum time permitted, another anomalous condition.
In the next stage 112 of the process, the microprocessor tests for any existing latch flags. Such latch flags may result, for example, from an externally applied latch signal (step 82) or from an overload condition in which more than four events were detected or from the loss of an event while such event still bears the entry flag (loop 104, FIG. 5) i.e., where an object enters the system and then immediately disappears. Also, a latch flag may exist if a disappearance timer has exceeded the preset disappearance maximum (step 110). If a latch flag is detected, the microprocessor passes through step 114, wherein it tests for the inputs received from middle unit reset switches 40 to see if a reset signal has been received. If so, the microprocessor clears the latch flags and resumes operation at step 82. If not, however, the microprocessor issues a latch command to the middle unit controls 38 of each middle unit disposed adjacent to an aisle, thereby causing such units to stop in place, and ultimately causing adjacent units, which detect the stopped condition of these units, also to stop in place. The system actuates display 70 to indicate a latched condition, and resumes the cycle with step 82, discussed above. When the system actuates display 70 to indicate a latch condition, it may display a particular code or message depending upon the cause of the latched condition, and may also actuate an alarm such as a bell, flashing light or the like. If the system enters a latched condition, it will remain in the latched condition through successive cycles regardless of any change in the original cause of latched condition. That is, a latch flag, once set, will only be reset by the microprocessor if the microprocessor has received a reset signal from the manually actuated middle unit switches 40.
If there is no latched condition, the system tests to see if the hardware error flag was set in the last previous hardware test cycle 108. If so, the system passes out of the loop at step 114, without issuing either a clear signal or a latch signal. If there is no hardware error, the system tests for the presence or absence of a disappearance flag. Again, if there is such a disappearance flag, the system exits from the loop without issuing a clear signal or a latch signal. Finally, the system tests for presence of the blocked path flag. If there is such a blocked path flag, the system again exits from the loop without issuing a clear signal. However, if there is no hardware error flag, no disappearance flag and no blocked path flag, the microprocessor generates a clear signal at step 120 and updates the display 70 accordingly.
In response to the clear signal, each middle unit control 38 frees itself to operate responsive to other external inputs (not shown) as from a supervisory controller or manual control, so as to actuate the associated motor 36 and move the middle unit as required to rearrange the aisles. If no clear signal is generated by microprocessor 66, the middle unit control 38 will not operate, and hence will remain locked, so long as the clear signal is absent. In effect, the absence of any clear signal serves as a lock signal disabling the unit controls and the associated motors for so long as the lock signal persists. However, because the lock signal consists only of the absence of a clear signal, the system is "fail safe." If the system encounters a fault which prevents it from issuing any signal, the individual middle unit will treat the absence of a signal as a lock signal.
If the lock signal is issued, i.e., if the clear signal is not issued, on a particular cycle through the system as shown in FIG. 3, the lock signal can be reversed, and a clear signal issued, automatically on the next cycle depending upon the results encountered in the steps of the new cycle. Thus, the hardware error flag, disappearance flag and blocked path flag can each be cleared automatically, depending upon the signals received in scanning the photoemitter and photodetector arrays. If a scan cycle 84 (FIG. 4) is passed without encountering any blocked paths, the blocked path flag is cleared. Likewise, the disappearance flag is cleared when disappearances are reassigned in the scan information processing; (loop 102, FIG. 5) and the hardware error flag is cleared if a newly conducted hardware test cycle 108 (FIG. 3) indicates no errors. Thus, conditions which cause locked signals inhibit operation of the storage units only momentarily. These conditions are encountered during normal operations. For example, the blocked path condition will occur whenever a person or other object enters an aisle, and the disappearance flag may be set momentarily if a person reaches or climbs up within an aisle for a brief period. Likewise, the hardware error may appear while a person is in the aisle, blocking several adjacent paths. When the system detects that these conditions have ceased, it automatically frees the middle units for operation. However, the conditions which cause a latch signal, such as the anomalous disappearance of an object immediately upon its entry, or the prolonged disappearance of an object in the middle of the work area, without the object passing out of the exit zone, indicate an abnormal condition requiring the attention of a human operator. Those conditions cannot be cleared without the manual operation of the reset switches.
As will be readily appreciated, numerous variations and combinations of the features discussed above can be utilized without departing from the present invention. Essentially any member of photoemitters and photodetectors can be used side by side, and the system can include essentially any number of middle units, more or less than the four middle units shown. In the system as illustrated, the middle units move as the end units remain stationary. However, the same system can be applied when the end units move. Merely by way of example, in a very large system including many middle units, emitters and detectors can be mounted on a few of the movable middle units, so that those units serve as end units for the other middle units disposed therebetween. The emitters and detectors need not be mounted on the storage units, but instead can be mounted on separate structures. The positions of the emitters and detectors can be reversed from that shown in FIG. 1. Also, the device can incorporate emitters and detectors at both ends of the work area. Thus, there may be an array of emitters and detectors interspersed in alternating order at each end of the work area, so that the emitters at each end cooperate with the detectors at the opposite end.
Also, although the system illustrated in FIG. 1 has only one exit edge, exactly the same operations can be performed with a system having two exit edges. In such case, the entry zones and exit zones discussed above would be defined for both exit edges. Thus, an event passing out of the work area through the exit zone on either side of the work area would be considered as a normal exit. In that case, the system at loop 104 would compare the midpoint of an old event with one threshold representing the maximum pair number for the border of one exit zone and with another threshold representing minimum pair number for the border of the opposite exit zone.
The detection and logic systems can be applied to work areas which do not have movable storage systems associated therewith. For example, the photoemitter-photodetector system and logic described above can be used to check for the presence or absence of persons in a hazardous process area.
In the system discussed above, the emitters and detectors utilize infrared light. However, other forms of radiant energy can be employed, for example, visible or ultraviolet light. Also, it is not essential to provide a separate emitter and a separate detector both for each radiant energy path in the system. For example, the system may include fiber optics, mirrors or other optical devices, for directing light from a single emitter along a plurality of paths, or for focusing light from plural paths onto a single detector.
As these and other variations and combinations can be used in the present invention, the foregoing descriptions of the preferred embodiments should be taken by way of illustration rather than by way of limitation of the present invention.
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The Eyes of Dr. Eckleburg symbolizes God's eyes and that he is watching. On page 159, Wilson began to talk to Michaelis about Myrtle. "I spoke to her , I told she might fool me but she couldn't fool God. I took her to the window and I said 'God knows what you've been doing, everything you've been doing. You may fool me but you can't fool God'". When Wilson was talking to Myrtle, Myrtle had clear view of the Eyes of Dr.Eckleburg. The eyes were watching the affair go onto between Tom and Myrtle. So Myrtle might have made George believe she wasn't doing anything bad but Dr. Eckleburg's eyes knew what was going on. The Eyes of Dr. Eckleburg see everything, kind of lke God. He sees everything also.
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Yamaha has quietly launched the YZF-R15 in India with a minor update — Auto Headlamp On (AHO) feature. The AHO function comes standard, on the R15 Version 2.0 and on the R15 S.
KTM brought the functionality to India on the Duke and RC range, followed by Hero MotoCorp, with the Splendor iSmart 110. Now, Yamaha has taken the same measure.
The Auto Headlight On feature is quite simple actually — the headlight on the motorcycle comes on as soon as the ignition is turned on, and stays on until the ignition is turned off. The headlight on/ off switch is not present, as it has no function.
In terms of pricing, the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 is priced at Rs 1.18 lakh and the R15 S is priced at Rs 1.15 lakh ex-showroom (Delhi).
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Viewtiful Joe
Review by The Nine
So far, Viewtiful Joe is without a doubt, the most SURPRISINGLY amazing game this gen.
Today's games are becoming more and more routine, as the industry is becoming increasingly more competitive, and gamers who demand nothing but quality are often missing out. Face it, 70% of today's games are utter trash, as they tend to appeal to the mainstream, as developers search for a solid bottom line, while sacrificing the magic that makes a game a classic. Innovation seems to have taken a back seat, yet there are still some developers that manage to bring fresh ideas into different genres. Unfortunately theses developers are in the minority, and are shunned by today's gaming majority. Sure the mainstream market is responsible for the bulk of the industry's income, but the demand for presentation is unfortunately kicking what once mattered to the curb. When it comes to today's gaming industry, competitiveness is bittersweet.
End Rant…Enter Viewtiful Joe.
Joe and his charming girlfriend Silvia are watching a super-hero flick at their local cinema, until terror rears it's ugly head. The movie's hero, the flamboyantly-awesome, pot-belly wielding, blue spandex- sporting, terror- inflicting Captain Blue loses his epic battle against his enemy the Jadow. With Joe's movie hero dead, the Jadow faces the cinema's audience, comes through the silver screen, and kidnaps Joe's terrified girlfriend. When all hope seems lost, and our star-crossed lovers seem to be eternally separated, Captain Blue's Gy-normous robot "Six-Majin", also comes out of the screen, and drags our hero into the movie in hopes of re-uniting Joe and his lover, while placing the fate of movie-land upon his shoulders. Fortunately, while inside movie-land, Joe is guided by Captain Blue's spirit, and once he can prove that he is capable of fighting valiantly, and restoring peace to the land, our average Joe is granted super-hero powers.
O.k., you'd have to be a huge fan of Robert Munch to find this story even remotely entertaining. Simply put, the story sucks – and that ladies and gentlemen, is the beauty of it. The story is meant to be corny, the characters are meant to be over the top, and the plot is meant to be ridiculous. This game is after all a beat-em'-up. If you're somebody who thrives on games that offer deep, entangling plots, consider looking elsewhere.
I love VJ's Graphics for it's sprawling environments and lifelike weather effe-nope scratch that. What I truly love about VJ's visuals are the highly detailed character models, and bump mapped ground textu- nope scratch that as well..
O.K. Let's face it. VJ doesn't have all of the conventional characteristics that many believe are needed to make a game visually impressive. What it does have, however, is enough style to make Michael Jackson (in his Prime J), seem like your old uncle Harry dressed to kill at thanksgiving dinner.
By now, I'm sure you've heard that the game is cell shaded, so if you're against cell shading for whatever reason, stop here, an move on. That said, the game's visuals are simply awe inspiring . Everything from fire, to water to sewage ;), is extremely well done, the backgrounds are ripped straight out of your favourite 80's comics, and character models are celluloid marvels (Alastor owns you). All elements come together to make the most stylistic beat-em' up to ever grace your TV screen, while keeping the frame rate rock solid, and simply put; flawless.
When Viewtiful Joe runs out of super hero power (VFX), the visuals shift to a more "grainy" style. This feature was incorporated by Capcom to remind us that we're playing through a movie universe, and they achieved just that. When average Joe is on screen, the image quality is as good as your old BETA movies, and when the switch is made to Viewtiful Joe, we are brought right back into DVD quality. Fear not, the average Joe visuals do not affect the overall beauty of the game at all, due to his extremely minimal screen time. As a matter of fact, it makes the transition into his super hero form that much more Viewtiful.
And, for the records, if I owned Joe's cape, I'd wear it on a daily basis. The thing is just too stylish.
Have you ever played a game that sounded so terrible, that you muted your TV, and slapped Bon Jovi's greatest hits album into your nearby cd player? I assure you, there's nothing like playing Duck Hunt to the sound of a looping Bed of Roses - I couldn't stand that dog's tune….
Well, no worries here. VJ sounds amazing.
Everything from Joe's combat grunts, to his super cool one liners, to the sound of the action slowing down, or speeding up is handled very well. Explosions, drops of water hitting the ground, bullets flying through the air, and many other effects will be well heard when in slow-mo, and will be about as loud as a rat's fart in the wind when in mach speed.
The music has a techno-retro-funky feel to it, that fits the game wonderfully, and that never gets tiresome. The intro music to each chapter alone, is very hummable and along with the rest of the soundtrack, will keep that fine layer of dust on your cd player.
Brilliant. Simply Brilliant.
Remember how great of a beat-em' up Turtles in time, Golden Axe, or Double Dragon, was? Amplify the enjoyment you got out of those by the number that appears on Donald Trump's bank receipt, and you've got yourself a ballpark estimate of just how fun VJ truly is.
Throughout the game, our super-cool hero will receive 3 "VFX" powers. VFX consists of a meter that slowly wears down as it's power is being used, and that regenerates when it's powers are not in effect. . Once the VFX runs out, Viewtiful Joe's red spandex and pink cape are replaced by a blue t-shirt and ball cap, as our hero switches to average Joe. During the very brief time period that average Joe is in command, enemy hits deal more damage and Joe is obviously incapable of using his super powers.
The 3 ever so crucial VFX powers include:
Mach Speed: An upgradeable power that enables Joe to pull off lightning quick attacks, that can easily obliterate entire groups of enemies that are vulnerable to it. Once in Mach speed everything moves at a lighting fast pace, and in some cases, easy, yet clever puzzles require Joe to do so. Mach is a necessity in some places, and is just plain fun in others.
Slow: By far the most important power that Joe can acquire. When in slow-mo, everything obviously slows down, allowing Joe to easily anticipate enemy attacks, while allowing him to inflict more damage. Like mach speed, slow-mo is also essential in some puzzles, and is crucial when taking out enemies.
Zoom: My personal Favourite VFX power. Zoom enables you do literally zoom into the action (which can also be done while in mach speed, or slow mo) , while allowing Joe to perform a couple of new moves that are extremely handy and extraordinarily stylistic all at once. Zooming in while in slow-mo is a blast.
There are many different types of enemies that are individually vulnerable to specific attacks. Some require you to dodge a punch or kick in slow-mo, some require you to deflect projectiles back at them, others attack in patterns that need to be avoided. Enemy diversity is very satisfying, and makes killing them that much more enjoyable. Numerous times throughout the game, I found myself giggling when pulling off combos and "Viewtiful" moves in order to obliterate the opposition.
The difficulty is very challenging.
Save-points are very well placed, though on the rare occasion they seem too far apart. However, power-ups such as health and new moves can be acquired when a save-point is reached. Kill enemies with style, and you'll be able to purchase more of these upgrades.
Kids mode is rather easy (though some gamers still find it rather difficult), Adult mode is significantly more challenging and is my recommended difficulty for starting off, V-Rated is tougher, and Ultra V rated made me cry. Seriously, when it came to Ultra V and even some cases in Adults, an open widow in my room seemed very tempting. No, I never thought of jumping, but numerous times I wanted to see if my Wavebird was capable of flying.
Boss fights are very diverse, and may seem impossible at first, but are beatable once a pattern is discovered and experience kicks in. Throughout the game, giving up often seems like your best option, however the game is so addicting that it'll force you to try again and again, until you beat what you thought was at first unbeatable- at that point, you'll feel on top of the world. That feeling, along with VJ's perfect gameplay, combine to make this game an instant classic. Viewtiful defines fun.
Simple, intuitive, precise, perfect.
Controls start off perfect, and when Joe learns new moves, you'll admire how effortlessly they are incorporated into the control scheme.
Lasting appeal
Viewtiful Joe is roughly 8-12 hours long, but may take some gamers way longer. Once completed, you'll want to play it again and again, until all difficulties and characters are unlocked. Even if these extras were not included, Viewtiful is simply too fun to ditch after a single play-through.
Reviewer's Rating: 5.0 - Flawless
Originally Posted: 04/29/04
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Chicago State University Cafeteria Workers Strike
Source: Chicagoist
Cafeteria workers for Chicago State University began a strike Thursday after their employer, Thompson Hospitality, cancelled negotiations with their union. The cafeteria workers unionized earlier this year and have been in negotiations with Thompson since June. The contract between CSU and Thompson does not expire until June 2014, but officials told workers earlier this week the company submitted a 30-day notice to terminate the contract due to unfulfilled financial obligations. UNITE HERE Local 1, who represents the CSU cafeteria workers, filed unfair labor practice charges on Monday after Thompson cancelled several scheduled meetings.
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Chicago State University cafeteria workers to strike
December 5, 2012
Chicago State University cafeteria workers to strike
Unfair labor practice charges filed against company for not bargaining
Food service provider says it might terminate contract with CSU due to financial dispute
WHAT: A daylong strike by CSU cafeteria workers employed by Thompson Hospitality, protesting the companys cancellation of negotiations. It is the first strike of university cafeteria workers in Chicago history.
WHO: Chicago State University cafeteria workers employed by Thompson Hospitality, joined by supporters such as members of UNITE HERE Local 1, students, professors, and community allies.
WHERE: Chicago State University, Student Union Building; 9501 S. King Drive
WHEN: Thursday, December 6th Picketing begins at 6:00am. Picketing ends at 8:00pm.
WHY: Chicago State University cafeteria workers are prepared to strike this Thursday, launching the first strike by university cafeteria workers in Chicago history. Earlier this week, cafeteria workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 1 filed unfair labor practice charges against Thompson Hospitality for repeatedly cancelling negotiations.
Meanwhile, on Dec. 4th, a top official of Thompson Hospitality announced to University dining hall workers that it might stop providing food service in the New Year at CSU due to a financial dispute with CSU. The jobs of approximately 50 dining hall workers and the future of Thompson Hospitality at CSU now hang in the balance.
Earlier this year, dining hall workers unionized in an effort to bring stability and end poverty wages paid to food service employees at the University.
Tonight, at 5:00 PM at the Student Union Building cafeteria Chicago State University students, professors, and community will be meeting with University cafeteria workers for an emergency forum to discuss the crisis in the dining halls. Call Carly Karmel, 312-933-4045 for details.
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Marilu Henner Nails Latin Night Routine On 'Dancing With The Stars' (VIDEO)
Marilu Henner and her partner Derek Hough impressed the judges and audience again on Monday's "Dancing With The Stars." They danced a cha cha to Thalia's "Echa Pa'lante" on the show's "Latin Night." Watch the video below.
Henner has been among the stronger dancers on this season's "Dancing With The Stars." For the most part, she has consistently been in the top one-third in scores. Just last week, the actress danced a very solid Viennese waltz. As Gossip Cop reported, Henner received straight nines on "Most Memorable Year" night, earning her 27 out of 30 points. About her Viennese waltz, Julianne Hough exclaimed, "You absolutely did it tonight." And Carrie Ann Inaba called her peformance "great," while Bruno Tonioli thought it was "brilliant."
For her and Hough's cha cha this week, Inaba said, "This was your dance." She also called it Henner's "best" routine so far. Meanwhile, Hough expressed, "That's what Latin Night is all about." Bruno Tonioli simply offered, "Way to go!" And guest judge Pitbull noted, "I was very impressed." As a result, Henner secured 34 out of 40 points. Check out the video below of Marilu Henner and Derek Hough performing a cha cha on "Dancing With The Stars."


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The 16-year-old was originally invited to trial for the Victorian 16-and-under girls but was soon considered for the youth (17-19) and open women's sides.
Elizabeth found out this month she would line up for the top representative outfit. As goal keeper, no less.
It means a bigger court and bigger bodies.
But the agile Sacred Heart student, affectionately known as the "rubber band" due to her snap reflexes and ability to bounce back to position after diving on the floor, couldn't be more ready.
"I'm honoured to be the youngest on the team," she said.
"A million things are going through my mind when I'm out there. I'll just try to keep focused and do my best.
"I'll have to work harder."
Many of the state players come from Melbourne Heart's futsal program, of which Elizabeth is a member.
"We're a very close team off the court and we've played with each other for a while," she said.
"I hope we do well but the other states are really skilful."
Elizabeth, who is a twin, started playing soccer when she was five before broadening her repertoire to the indoor version about four years ago.
Futsal is played with five members from each team on the court, with a smaller, heavier ball. There are several other differences to the world game, such as kick-ins and a five-second keeper possession rule.
Elizabeth's ability is natural and sharp.
"I'm really quick and I have good reflexes," she said.
"Sometimes I surprise myself.
"I love futsal – the speed and the adrenalin. I want to take it as far as I can go."
Elizabeth also plays for Bundoora in the Women's Premier League.
Mark Torcaso, who is the head coach of Bundoora and the state women's futsal side, said the Geelong youngster was "the next best thing" after Australian soccer goal keepers Brianna Davey and Cassandra Dimovski.
Torcaso is also the specialist keeper coach at Melbourne Victory and said Elizabeth had a promising future in both sports.
"She's still very young and has a lot to learn but she is getting better and better."
Elizabeth has made state futsal sides four years running, but next month's titles in Canberra will mark her senior debut.
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• To help decide and drive the development and growth of a portfolio of products, and work with the Business Development team and Sales team to ensure these product lines achieve their objectives in terms of sales volume and profitability. • The role calls for product management experience including demonstrable examples of managing product throughout the entire product lifecycle – from concept through development, commercialisation, launch, maturity and deletion. It's an excellent opportunity for someone with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience looking to progress to a more strategic role and take on people management responsibilities.
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• An experienced Product Manager with minimum 2-3 years demonstrable success in portfolio management with the desire to build a career in an innovative and high performing business overseeing a brand held in high esteem • Degree or equivalent qualification in any relevant discipline. • At least three-five years' experience in Product Management. • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. • Able to work within multi-disciplinary teams of people on development, cost-saving and product maintenance projects. • Highly competent with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint. • Able to write English clearly and concisely. • Be flexible over working hours and be prepared to travel occasionally.
Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Petrie Recruitment is a relatively small - but perfectly formed!! - business - and it provides staff for a wide range of (mainly permanent) job categories in several sectors, but does tend to focus on manufacturing and commercial positions, e.g. Engineering, General Management, Production Management, Logistics, Purchasing, H.R., Finance, I.T., Sales/Marketing and all aspects of Administration.
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Michael J Stoltenberg, MD
Specialties: Medical Oncology
Services: Anal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Digestive Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Tumors, Medical Oncology, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Board Certification and Education
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
- University of Nebraska, NE, 1980
Residencies & Internships
- Henry Ford Hospital, Medicine, MI, 1983
- Henry Ford Hospital, Hematology, MI, 1986
- Henry Ford Hospital, Oncology, MI, 1985
About Me
I specialize in Gastrointestinal Cancer, Breast Cancer and General Cancer Care.
Michael J. Stoltenberg, M.D., attended medical school at University of Nebraska, College of Medicine. He completed post-graduate training at Henry Ford Hospital, which included two fellowships, oncology and hematology. He is currently senior staff physician, Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Henry Ford Health System.
Combining the latest in science and treatment options with open and direct communication between patient and physician.
Awards and Honors
Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, and the Southwest Oncology Group. Also serves as a mentor to Wayne State University's football and men's basketball teams.


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Chino Bandido in Chandler to Close; Phoenix Location Will Remain Open
Chino Bandido, home of the Mexican-Asian combination plate.
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After 10 years in the East Valley neighborhood, Chino Bandido in Chandler closed its doors for good at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31.
The restaurant, somewhat of a local legend, serves a unique mash-up of Chinese and Mexican cuisines -- oh, and kick ass snickerdoodle cookies.
See also: That Place Next to Chino Bandido is Good Fellas Grill, and It's Good To-Go
According to a post on the Chino Bandido Facebook, the Chandler location of Chino Bandido will not reopen in the New Year:
To our loyal Chino Bandido Chandler Customers: I regret to inform you that our last day of business in the Chandler location is today, December 31. We will close at 2:00 p.m. It's been a fabulous 10-year run and we are grateful for the friendships we have made, and the families we have fed. We look forward to a positive future as we will celebrate 25 years in business at our Phoenix location in 2015. We hope to see many of your smiling faces there. Thank you for your business and for the memories. Happy 2015--make it the best year yet. And remember, this is not goodbye, it's see you down the road.
Warm Regards, Eve Collins, Owner Chino Bandido
Chino Bandido Takee-Outee was started by husband and wife team Frank and Eve Collins in 1990 and is located at 15414 N. 19th Avenue in Phoenix; the second Chandler location opened in 2005.
For more information check the Chino Bandido website.
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My sweet, sweet Bear....how I miss you so very much each & every day. My heart breaks at knowing that I can never hug you again or tell you how very much I love you. I cannot stop thinking of you, missing you & crying for your loss. There has not been a day gone by since you were first brought home, that you did not bring me such love, joy & laughter. I miss that terribly as the house is so very quiet now without you & my heart hurts. I am at a loss without you my beloved friend & companion as you were never anywhere but always at my side. We went everywhere & did everything together...you were always so happy to be doing anything as long as you were included:) I, in turn, loved having you with me every minute of the day. You were my best friend, confidant, supporter, comforter & so, so much more than I can put into words. I am not sure how I will continue on without your presence & love as you left a mighty huge hole in Mommy's heart forever. I see all of your favorite things around the house..your blanky, tennis balls, toys & bones & it all makes me miss you so much more. I miss our quiet times where we would cuddle & I would talk to you & you would talk "woof" back to me. You were always there for me, no matter the situation or circumstance. If I were upset or crying, you would lick away the tears & bring a smile back to my face. When I was ill, you were always there to help me, cheer me up or snuggle up next to me. I just cannot imagine now never being able to hug, hold, kiss, play with, snuggle or talk to you again, until we meet one day in heaven. You left far too soon. Of course, had you lived until the age of 50, that still would not have been long enough. I so miss your my sweet, caring, loving spirit!!! There will not be a day that passes that I will not remember you with such love & devotion. I only hope that, in time, I am able to say your name or look upon a photo without crying & feeling such a horrible hole in my heart. I hope one day to remember all our time together with a smile on my face & joy in my heart. There will never be another you, another BabyBear!! You have always been & will continue to be "first & always" in my heart. I will love you for the rest of my days!
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