Abstract: An external controller assembly for a medical device implanted in a patient includes an external controller and an external driveline assembly. The external controller includes an external controller display viewable by the patient. The external driveline assembly includes an external driveline cable and an external driveline distal connector. The external driveline cable is connected to the external driveline distal connector and the external controller. The external driveline cable accommodates positioning of the external driveline distal connector, by the patient, for simultaneous viewing of the external driveline distal connector and the external controller display by the patient. The external driveline distal connector is adapted to be connected to the distal driveline proximal connector by the patient. The external driveline distal connector is adapted to be disconnected from the distal driveline proximal connector by the patient.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using ephemeral URL passwords to deter high volume attacks is described. A request to access one of several protected URLs is detected from a client computing device. A URL password is received from the client computing device. The request is redirected to the protected URL upon determining that the received URL password is valid for the one of the several of protected URLs.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using a challenge-response problem to deter malicious clients are described. A denial of a first login request for logging into an account by a computing device is detected. A second login request for logging into the account is received from the computing device. A reputation score for the second login request is determined based on the denial of the first login request. A number of terms for a challenge-response problem is set based on the determined reputation score. The challenge-response problem is configured to use the set number of terms and sent to the computing device. The second login request is authorized in response to verifying a second login credential and a solution to the challenge-response problem received from the computing device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using ephemeral URL passwords to deter high volume attacks is described. A request to access one of several protected URLs is detected from a client computing device. A URL password is received from the client computing device. The request is redirected to the protected URL upon determining that the received URL password is valid for the one of the several of protected URLs.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using ephemeral URL passwords to deter high volume attacks is described. A request to access one of several protected URLs is detected from a client computing device. A URL password is received from the client computing device. The request is redirected to the protected URL upon determining that the received URL password is valid for the one of the several of protected URLs.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using a challenge-response problem to deter malicious clients are described. A denial of a first login request for logging into an account by a computing device is detected. A second login request for logging into the account is received from the computing device. A reputation score for the second login request is determined based on the denial of the first login request. A number of terms for a challenge-response problem is set based on the determined reputation score. The challenge-response problem is configured to use the set number of terms and sent to the computing device. The second login request is authorized in response to verifying a second login credential and a solution to the challenge-response problem received from the computing device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using a challenge-response problem to deter malicious clients are described. A login attempt from a computing device with an associated identity profile is detected. A reputation score is determined based on the identity profile, and a strength of a challenge-response problem for use with the login attempt is set based on the determined reputation score. The challenge-response problem with the set strength is then sent to the computing device. The login attempt is permitted to proceed when a solution to the challenge-response problem received from the computing device is verified.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using ephemeral URL passwords to deter high volume attacks is described. A request to access one of several protected URLs is detected from a client computing device. A URL password is received from the client computing device. The request is redirected to the protected URL upon determining that the received URL password is valid for the one of the several of protected URLs.

Abstract: Methods and systems for using a challenge-response problem to deter malicious clients are described. A login attempt from a computing device with an associated identity profile is detected. A reputation score is determined based on the identity profile, and a strength of a challenge-response problem for use with the login attempt is set based on the determined reputation score. The challenge-response problem with the set strength is then sent to the computing device. The login attempt is permitted to proceed when a solution to the challenge-response problem received from the computing device is verified.

Abstract: Each of a set of direct mail pieces includes in its written content (i) a code identifying a corresponding one of the identified individuals, (ii) a text-to phone number configured to receive a text message from the corresponding individual, and (iii) an instruction to the corresponding individual to manifest interest in the content by sending, to the text-to phone number, a text message that includes the code. An intermediary server system stores the calling number of the mobile telephone number of the specific individual, retrieves, based on the received code, an advertiser message on behalf of the advertiser pertinent to the specific individual, and causes the advertiser message to be delivered to the mobile telephone of the individual by a mobile telephone carrier interface; and transmits, to a computer system of the specific advertiser, a sales lead message that includes the name and mobile telephone number of the specific individual.

Abstract: A modular electronic enclosure having a maximum height of 1 U and a width adapted to fit between the rails of a 19 inch rack is adapted to receive up to ten single-width Advanced Mezzanine Cards (AMCs) installed horizontally in the enclosure. Some modules that are not compliant with AMC standards may be installed in the modular electronic enclosure. A backplane, backplane structural support, combined card guide, chassis cover, and chassis bottom cooperate mechanically to provide a stiff, stable enclosure resistant to mechanical flexure. The modular electronic enclosure includes two hot-swappable cooling units which cooperate to establish push-pull cooling airflow. The modular electronic enclosure is further adapted to receive a Power Unit and an MCH. In another embodiment, the modular electronic enclosure includes a backplane with more than one core and has mounting locations and electrical connectors for up to twenty single-width 4 HP electronic modules.

Abstract: A secure universal transaction system includes an operations and resource component, at least one communication device for enabling user interaction with the operations and resource component, and a secure token associated with each user of the system. The operations and resource component includes a first biometric security component, a second security component, and a communication component for enabling secure communication between the operations and resource component and at least one network. Each communication device includes a wired or wireless token interface, a biometric reader for enabling a user to input a biometric reading, a wired or wireless communication component for enabling communication between the communication device and the operations and resource component, a user input device, and an output device. Each secure token includes a token security component for generating a security code and a data storage component for storing user data.

Abstract: A secure universal transaction system includes an operations and resource component, at least one communication device for enabling user interaction with the operations and resource component, and a secure token associated with each user of the system. The operations and resource component includes a first biometric security component, a second security component, and a communication component for enabling secure communication between the operations and resource component and at least one network. Each communication device includes a wired or wireless token interface, a biometric reader for enabling a user to input a biometric reading, a wired or wireless communication component for enabling communication between the communication device and the operations and resource component, a user input device, and an output device. Each secure token includes a token security component for generating a security code and a data storage component for storing user data.

Abstract: A modular electronic enclosure having a maximum height of 1 U and a width adapted to fit between the rails of a 19 inch rack is adapted to receive up to ten single-width Advanced Mezzanine Cards (AMCs) installed horizontally in the enclosure. Some modules that are not compliant with AMC standards may be installed in the modular electronic enclosure. A backplane, backplane structural support, combined card guide, chassis cover, and chassis bottom cooperate mechanically to provide a stiff, stable enclosure resistant to mechanical flexure. The modular electronic enclosure includes two hot-swappable cooling units which cooperate to establish push-pull cooling airflow. The modular electronic enclosure is further adapted to receive a Power Unit and an MCH. In another embodiment, the modular electronic enclosure includes a backplane with more than one core and has mounting locations and electrical connectors for up to twenty single-width 4 HP electronic modules.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catheter for detecting and treating diseased tissue in a blood vessel or other hollow body organ. The catheter comprises an elongated tubular catheter shaft having a distal end comprising a light transmission zone. A first fiber lumen in the catheter shaft contains a diagnostic optical fiber having a distal end terminating within the light transmission zone for emitting and receiving light through the light transmission zone. A diagnostic subassembly at the proximal end and in communication with the diagnostic optical fiber processes diagnostic light for use in connection with a diagnostic method for detecting diseased tissue. A second fiber lumen can be provided in the catheter shaft for containing a treatment optical fiber for delivering treatment light from a light source at the proximal end of the catheter shaft to the light transmission zone.

Abstract: Systems and methods for high speed error detection and correction are disclosed. An exemplary method may include grouping character images (ci) by suspected character code (cc) to generate a set of CI(cc). The method may also include displaying the set of CI(cc) for manual verification. The method may also include determining a set of RS(cc) of representative shapes (rs) of character images codes for each CI(cc). The method may also include displaying the set of RS(cc) for manual verification.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved light delivery catheters for use in therapeutic methods, such as PDT, that require illumination of target tissue within a blood vessel or other hollow body organ. An improved catheter includes an optical fiber that transmits light from a light source at the proximal end of the catheter shaft to a light treatment zone. An occlusion balloon on the distal end of the catheter shaft adjacent to the light treatment zone receives fluid via an inflation lumen in the catheter shaft. An infusion lumen connects with a plurality of infusion ports at the light treatment zone to deliver infusion fluid to the hollow body organ so that blood can be flushed from the region between the light treatment zone and target tissue.

Abstract: A secure universal transaction system includes an operations and resource component, at least one communication device for enabling user interaction with the operations and resource component, and a secure token associated with each user of the system. The operations and resource component includes a first biometric security component, a second security component, and a communication component for enabling secure communication between the operations and resource component and at least one network. Each communication device includes a wired or wireless token interface, a biometric reader for enabling a user to input a biometric reading, a wired or wireless communication component for enabling communication between the communication device and the operations and resource component, a user input device, and an output device. Each secure token includes a token security component for generating a security code and a data storage component for storing user data.

Abstract: A computerized method and system for solving non-linear Boolean equations is disclosed comprising at least partially solving a Boolean function; developing at least one inference regarding said Boolean function and saving said inference to a state machine; and accessing said inference from said state machine to develop at least one heuristic for determining whether said Boolean function is satisfiable.