Abstract: This invention provides a method and system for determining the number of bits to assign to a frequency range in a signal. The present invention is capable of bit allocation, with B total bits, among a plurality of N frequency ranges in time a time O(N log N), which is independent of the size of B. Embodiments of the present invention have many practical applications, including allocating bits among sub-channels in a multi-carrier communication system, and allocating bits among sub-bands in a signal representing digital multimedia, such as in JPEG or MPEG compressed files.

Abstract: Electronic Credit Card (ECC) is an electronic device that enables transmission/reception of data and/or digital information to/from a host computer via a Terminal Station (TS). TS includes Teller Machines in supermarkets/shopping complex, Automatic Teller Machines (ATM), EFTPOS devices and proprietary transceiver devices developed by Creative On-Line Technologies Limited for PC interface. It provides latest financial information including balances on its display unit. Keypads (1) enable PIN (personal identification number) entries so that an ECC is operational. Information Display Unit (2) including an LCD (liquid crystal display) screen or other display screens provides visual information. ENTER key (3) confirms a transaction. It is also used to activate an ECC when a PIN is keyed. Audio Transducer (4) confirms entries made on keypads (1). Audio Transducer is also used to activate a financial transaction via a telephone.

Abstract: Nano-scale and multi-scale computational architectures using spin waves as a physical mechanism for device interconnection are provided. Solid-state spin-wave computing devices using nano-scale and multi-scale computational architectures comprised of a plurality of inputs and a plurality of outputs are described where such devices are configured to simultaneously transmit data elements from the inputs to the outputs by using spin-waves of differing frequencies. These devices include but are not limited to a spin-wave crossbar, a spin-wave reconfigurable mesh, a spin-wave fully-interconnected cluster, a hierarchical multi-scale spin-wave crossbar, a hierarchical multi-scale spin-wave reconfigurable mesh and a hierarchical multi-scale spin-wave fully-interconnected cluster.

Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned, a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies a portion of the light source, and a plurality of end caps secured to a housing of the light fixture and overlying a portion of the light source such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly and the end caps.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treating conditions and disorders for which full mGluR5 antagonists are potentially effective, such as, e.g., anxiety, epilepsy, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, Parkinson's disease, addictive disorders, and the like in a subject in need of such treatment, comprising administration to such subject of a therapeutically effective amount of a partial, non-competitive mGluR5 antagonist compound of the invention. Specific examples of partial MgluR5 antagonists provided include those compounds having the formula: wherein: Z is, independently N or —CH—, provided that one, and only one Z is N; R is halogen (e.g., Br, F and the like), alkyl (e.g., methyl), alkenyl (e.g., CH?CH2, aryl (e.g., phenyl), heterocyclic (e.g., thiophenyl).

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing biofeedback information to a subject for gait assistive therapy are provided. The system comprises an insole pressure sensor and means for communicating the pressure exerted by the subject on the insole pressure sensor to the subject. The insole pressure sensor comprises conductive elements in communication with a transmitter, which transmits a pressure signal to a receiver worn by the subject. The method comprises monitoring pressure applied by the subject to the insole pressure sensor, monitoring a pressure threshold of the insole pressure sensor, and transmitting an output signal when the pressure exceeds a pre-determined pressure threshold. The insole pressure sensor in various aspects has a ball portion and heel portion corresponding to the respective ball and heel of a subject's foot.

Abstract: New kinds of nano-scale computational architectures using spin waves as a physical mechanism for device interconnection are described. A method for operating a logic device having a spin wave bus includes the step of receiving an input signal representing information. A spin wave is excited with the information coded in an aspect of the spin wave in response to receiving the input signal. The spin wave is propagated through a spin wave bus having an associated polarization. The information associated with the spin wave is determined in response to propagating the spin wave through the spin wave bus.

Abstract: A method of receiving and transporting solid waste includes providing a strong, disposable waste container and a disposable pallet for supporting the container when the latter is loaded with waste. After loading, both the pallet and the container can be lifted onto a rear transporting section of a truck. In one version, the pallet and container are placed on a rear end section of the truck and moved to a forward position by a conveyor system. A forklift unit can be used to lift and move the container and pallet. In another version, the truck has movable sidewall members that can be moved from an upright position to a second position that allows the pallet and container to be loaded from a longitudinal side of the truck. For this method, the truck is equipped with a tiltable rear transporting section to allow the container and pallet to be dumped at the disposal site. In one version, this truck is tilted towards one longitudinal side in order to dump.

Abstract: The system of the present invention provides systems and methods for selling goods and services in conjunction with the Internet. The system receives session information on a customer's website session from the enterprise's website and may also receive customer information on the customer from the enterprise. The system determines from the received information whether the customer represents a sales opportunity, based on a set of rules of engagement for the enterprise and whether the customer wants or could use assistance from a sales associate. The system further produces a ranked list of sales associates matched for each sales opportunity. A customer queue is created for each sales associate that has the sales opportunities matched with the sales associate.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method of increasing cytosolic Ca2+ levels in mammalian cells comprising contacting P2X receptor Ca2+ entry channels or any and all other Ca2+ entry channels or mechanisms on the cell with an effective amount of a small molecule, and a composition comprising the small molecule in a delivery system. The invention has broad applicability in the pharmaceutical industry as a method of treating airway diseases (such as cystic fibrosis and asthma), ailments of the lung and airways (such as those caused by common cold pathogens or allergens in allergy), kidney diseases and renal hypertensive disorders (such as polycystic kidney disease and salt-sensitive hypertension syndromes), and endocrine disorders (such as diabetes).

Abstract: A method of utilizing bolus propagation and control for contrast enhancement comprises measuring with an imaging device a position of a bolus moving along a path in a biological structure. The method further comprises predicting a future position of the bolus using a simplified target model and comparing the predicted future position of the bolus with the measured position of the bolus. A control action is determined to eliminate a discrepancy, if any, between the predicted position of the bolus and the measured position of the bolus and the relative position of the imaging device and the biological structure is adaptively adjusted according to the control action to chase the motion of the bolus.

Abstract: A device for forming a circumferential groove in a pipe is disclosed. The pipe has an inner and an outer surface. The device has a first roller tool, which engages the outer surface of the pipe, and a second roller tool, which engages the inner surface of the pipe. The roller tools are arranged opposite to one another and are rotated relative to the pipe while being forced toward each other, thereby cooperating to form the groove. To prevent excessive thinning of the pipe wall, the roller tools are offset from each other along their axes of rotation. The midpoint of facing circumferential surfaces on each roller tool serves as a measuring point for the relative offset.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treating an autoimmune disease in an animal comprising administering to the animal an antibody-DT mutant immunotoxin which routes by the anti-CD3 pathway, or derivatives thereof, under conditions such that the autoimmune disease is treated. In a further embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating T cell leukemias or lymphomas in an animal comprising administering to the animal an antibody-DT mutant immunotoxin which routes by the anti-CD3 pathway, or derivatives thereof, under conditions such that the T cell leukemias or lymphomas are treated.

Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one aspect, the reflector assembly defines a plurality of air slots.

Abstract: The crystal structures of catalytic domain of HPTPbeta, both ligand-bound and ligan-free are described. These structures are useful in computer aided drug design for identifying compounds that bind or activate HPTPbeta and thereby modulate angiogenesis mediated disorders or diseases.

Abstract: This invention provides immunogenic peptides from the HPV-18E6 protein that comprise class I restricted T cell epitopes and discloses methods of administering these peptides to individuals, and a method for monitoring or evaluating an immune response to HPV with these peptides.

Abstract: This invention relates to polycyclic carboxamide compounds of the formula (I) with cytotoxicity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, particularly I the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cellular proliferative disorders such a cancer.