Abstract: Digital recording and replay system for an aircraft, comprising a Mission Computer with an Operational Flight Program for generating instrument data for onboard instruments of the aircraft; a Mission Data Recorder connected to said Mission Computer for recording said instrument data; and a Mission Debriefing System; wherein the Mission Debriefing System is configured to reproduce the onboard instruments of the aircraft based on instrument data retrieved from the Mission Data Recorder. Method for reproduction of onboard instrumentation of an aircraft, comprising the steps of connecting a Mission Data Recorder to a Mission Computer of an aircraft having an Operational Flight Program for generating instrument data for onboard instruments; recording instrument data; providing a Mission Debrief System and causing it to reproduce the onboard instruments of the aircraft based on instrument data retrieved from the Mission Data Recorder.

Abstract: Automated system configured to perform and methods for performing one or more slide processing operations on slides bearing biological samples. The system and methods enable high sample throughput while also minimizing or limiting the potential for cross-contamination of slides. The automated systems can include features that facilitate consistency, controllability of processing time, and/or processing temperature.

Abstract: Digital recording and replay system for an aircraft, comprising a Mission Computer with an Operational Flight Program for generating instrument data for onboard instruments of the aircraft; a Mission Data Recorder connected to said Mission Computer for recording said instrument data; and a Mission Debriefing System; wherein the Mission Debriefing System is configured to reproduce the onboard instruments of the aircraft based on instrument data retrieved from the Mission Data Recorder. Method for reproduction of onboard instrumentation of an aircraft, comprising the steps of connecting a Mission Data Recorder to a Mission Computer of an aircraft having an Operational Flight Program for generating instrument data for onboard instruments; recording instrument data; providing a Mission Debrief System and causing it to reproduce the onboard instruments of the aircraft based on instrument data retrieved from the Mission Data Recorder.

Abstract: An aircraft communication system and corresponding method for establishing a datalink network between participating aircrafts, wherein each participating aircraft comprises a datalink transponder for sending and receiving standard communication messages (M) over a standard communication protocol; said datalink transponders are employed for establishing said datalink network using a standard communication protocol, and wherein said datalink transponders transmitting event driven messages (M) with a predefined structure identifying said messages (M) as test messages (TM) and at the same time comprising message data (MD) for establishing said datalink network, thus providing a datalink network established by transmission of solely messages (M) compliant with said standard communication protocol.

Abstract: A masonry block system that employs blocks with unique surfaces, top, bottom, and transition, and a locking starter rail for placement below the block wall. The surfaces of the block and the shape of the starter rail are configured so as to lock together, providing a wall system. The system can either be mortarless wherein grout-like material is placed within the blocks to provide a monolithic system. A method of making and installing and various parts, such as the starter rail and block are also disclosed.

Abstract: A masonry block system that employs blocks with unique surfaces, top, bottom, and transition, and a locking starter rail for placement below the block wall. The surfaces of the block and the shape of the starter rail are configured so as to lock together, providing a wall system. The system can either be mortarless wherein grout-like material is placed within the blocks to provide a monolithic system. A method of making and installing and various parts, such as the starter rail and block are also disclosed.

Abstract: An aircraft avionics system (10) for an aircraft, comprising includes a mission system (2), controlled by an open systems mission computer with a tactical communications system (320) and a tactical navigation system (220), The avionics system also includes a civil system (I), controlled by a flight management system with a civil communications system (310) and a civil navigation system (210), The mission system (2) is logically separated from the civil system (I) through separation of a navigation system (20) of the aircraft into a civil navigation system (210) and a tactical navigation system (220), and through separation of a communications system (30) of the aircraft (100) into the tactical communications system (320) and the civil communications system (310), and through the independence of the open systems mission computer from the flight management system, The separation allows the civil system (I) to operate and be updated independently from the mission system (2).

Abstract: Digital recording and replay system (100) for an aircraft, comprising a Mission Computer (MC) with an Operational Flight Program (OFP) for generating instrument data (ID) for onboard instruments of the aircraft; a Mission Data Recorder (MDR) connected to said Mission Computer (MC) for recording said instrument data (ID); and a Mission Debriefing System (MDS); wherein the Mission Debriefing System (MDS) is configured to reproduce the onboard instruments of the aircraft based on instrument data (ID) retrieved from the Mission Data Recorder (MDR).

Abstract: An aircraft communication system and corresponding method for establishing a datalink network between participating aircrafts, wherein each participating aircraft comprises a datalink transponder for sending and receiving standard communication messages (M) over a standard communication protocol; said datalink transponders are employed for establishing said datalink network using a standard communication protocol, and wherein said datalink transponders transmitting event driven messages (M) with a predefined structure identifying said messages (M) as test messages (TM) and at the same time comprising message data (MD) for establishing said datalink network, thus providing a datalink network established by transmission of solely messages (M) compliant with said standard communication protocol.

Abstract: An aircraft avionics system (10) for an aircraft, comprising a mission system (2), controlled by an open systems mission computer (OSMC) with a tactical communications system (320) and a tactical navigation system (220); a civil system (1), controlled by a flight management system (FMS) with a civil communications system (310) and a civil navigation system (210), wherein said mission system (2) is logically separated from the civil system (1) through separation of a navigation system (20) of the aircraft into civil navigation system (210) and tactical navigation system (220) and through separation of a communications system (30) of the aircraft (100) into said tactical communications system (320) and said civil communications system (310) and through the independence of the open systems mission computer (OSMC) from the flight management system (FMS), said separation allowing the civil system (1) to operate and be updated independently from the mission system (2).

Abstract: A remote source data verification system. The inventive system includes a remote server running a novel source data verification software application adapted to electronically acquire images of source documents, index the images and store the images in a source database in a predetermined order based on the indexing, select an image from the source database, interface with a clinical database, and simultaneously display data from the clinical database alongside the selected image. In a preferred embodiment, the system uses an electronic pen or other real time data capture device that simultaneously creates physical source documents and corresponding electronic recordings. The recordings are automatically transmitted to the remote server and processed to generate images of the original source documents.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for providing video segments over a network. In one embodiment, metadata identifying a video segment is received from a first client device and transmitted to a second client device on a platform different than the first client device, via a network. In another embodiment, metadata identifies a key frame of a video file, which may be used to retrieve and/or playback a portion of the video file via the network. In another embodiment, metadata, generated at a plurality of client devices that are linked via the network, are indexed.

Abstract: Circulating levels of catestatin (Cts: human chromogranin A352-372) decrease in the plasma of patients with essential hypertension. Genetic ablation of the chromogranin A (Chga) gene in mice increases blood pressure and pre-treatment of Chga-null mice with Cts prevents blood pressure elevation, indicating a direct role of Cts in preventing hypertension. This notable vasoreactivity prompted us to test the direct cardiovascular effects and mechanisms of action of wild-type Cts (WT-Cts) and naturally occurring human variants (G364S-Cts and P370L-Cts) on myocardial and coronary functions. The cardio-inhibitory influence exerted on basal mechanical performance and the counter-regulatory action against beta-adrenergic and ET-1 stimulations, point to Cts as a novel cardiac modulator, able to protect the heart against excessive sympathochromaffin over-activation, e.g. hypertensive cardiomyopathy.

Abstract: A masonry block system that employs blocks with unique surfaces, top, bottom, and transition, and a locking starter rail for placement below the block wall. The surfaces of the block and the shape of the starter rail are configured so as to lock together, providing a wall system. The system can either be mortarless wherein grout-like material is placed within the blocks to provide a monolithic system. A method of making and installing and various parts, such as the starter rail and block are also disclosed.

Abstract: A masonry block system that employs blocks with unique surfaces, top and bottom, and a locking starter rail for placement below the block wall. The surfaces of the block and the shape of the starter rail are configured so as to lock together, providing a wall system. The system can either be mortarless wherein grout-like material is placed within the blocks to provide a monolithic system. A method of making and installing and various parts, such as the starter rail and block are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for providing video segments over a network. In one embodiment, metadata identifying a video segment is received from a first client device and transmitted to a second client device on a platform different than the first client device, via a network. In another embodiment, metadata identifies a key frame of a video file, which may be used to retrieve and/or playback a portion of the video file via the network. In another embodiment, metadata, generated at a plurality of client devices that are linked via the network, are indexed.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for providing media assets over a network. First metadata corresponding to a first video asset is generated. The first metadata includes text describing contents displayed when the first video asset is played and a pointer to a location within a video file that corresponds to the first video asset. The pointer includes at least two of a start location, an end location, and a duration. The first metadata is transmitted for receipt by a client system capable of playing the first video asset. The client system displays portions of the text of the first metadata to a user of the client system, and uses the pointer of the first metadata to facilitate requesting the first video asset from a video server for transmitting video assets over the network.

Abstract: The present invention describes using, on a repetitive basis, a non-human colonizing helminth compound, in an amount sufficient to establish a transitory parasitic helminth infection and or to simulate in a parasitic helminth infection, thereby having immunosuppressive effect against benign antigens and or stimulating a regulatory immune response characterized by the production of T helper cells 2 (Th2), T regulatory helper cells (TREG) and certain cytokines, including, but not limited to interleukin 10 (IL-10), as a therapy or prophylaxis of allergy and other IgE-mediated disorders, which are marked by an inappropriate IgE immune response including, but not limited to an aberrant and or enhanced IgE antibody production to benign antigens. The invention presents using helminth compound by administering it in a frequency and amount sufficient to eliminate or ameliorate the inappropriate immune response in an asthmatic and or allergic individual.

Abstract: A masonry block system that employs blocks with unique surfaces, top and bottom, and a locking starter rail for placement below the block wall. The surfaces of the block and the shape of the starter rail are configured so as to lock together, providing a wall system. The system can either be mortarless wherein grout-like material is placed within the blocks to provide a monolithic system. A method of making and installing and various parts, such as the starter rail and block are also disclosed.