Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for audio devices with enhanced directional operations. An audio device may generate an audio output; obtain information relating to a position of a listener and/or a location of at least a part of the listener's body; and configure the audio output and/or outputting of the audio output based on the position of a listener and/or the location of at least the part of the listener's body relative to the audio device. Configuring the audio output and/or the outputting the audio output may include optimizing directionality of outputting of the audio output based on a position of a listener and/or a location of at least part of the listener's body relative to the audio device. The position of the listener and/or the location of at least the part of the listener's body may be determined based on sensory data obtained from one or more sensors.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for ultrasonic emitter based audio devices. An example audio device may comprise one or more ultrasonic emitters. The audio device may generate audio outputs that comprise ultrasonic signals, with the ultrasonic signals emitted using the one or more ultrasonic emitters. The directionality of emission of the ultrasonic signals may be based on a position of a listener and/or a location of the at least part of the listener's body relative to the audio device. The ultrasonic signals and/or the positioning of the one or more ultrasonic emitters may be adjusted based on the position of the listener and/or the location of the at least part of the listener's body to optimize the directionality of emission of the ultrasonic signals. The position of the listener and/or the location of the at least part of the listener's body may be determined in real-time, such as using sensory information.

Abstract: A communications platform having an XML based message-processing platform that enables users to receive electronic messages. The processing platform may include at least one server that receives an electronic message addressed to the platform, wherein the electronic message includes a routing indicator including at least one user identity and one or more message attributes. The one or more message attributes may include “folios” which include information folios that at least one of intelligently store, display and synthesize “incoming” electronic messages. The platform further includes at least one database that stores a user-defined endpoint table, the endpoint table correlating endpoints with sender defined message attributes. In this embodiment, the platform may include a sender stylesheet and an electronic message stylesheet that describes an activity and an event.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an eyewear accommodating headset with adaptive and variable ear support. An example headset may comprise an ear cup with two or more distinct sections that differ in one or more characteristics. A first section is adaptively configured to accommodate a temple piece of a pair of eyeglasses of a wearer of the headset, and a second section is configured to maintain contact with a temple of the wearer of the headset. The different sections may comprise different foams (or different parts of foam, each with different characteristics). The characteristics may comprise hardness and/or density. Another example headset may comprise an ear cup with a divot that accommodates the temple piece of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for ultrasonic emitter based audio devices. An example audio device may comprise one or more ultrasonic emitters. The audio device may generate audio outputs that comprise ultrasonic signals, with the ultrasonic signals emitted using the one or more ultrasonic emitters. The directionality of emission of the ultrasonic signals may be based on a position of a listener and/or a location of the at least part of the listener's body relative to the audio device. The ultrasonic signals and/or the positioning of the one or more ultrasonic emitters may be adjusted based on the position of the listener and/or the location of the at least part of the listener's body to optimize the directionality of emission of the ultrasonic signals. The position of the listener and/or the location of the at least part of the listener's body may be determined in real-time, such as using sensory information.

Abstract: A communications platform (Centerpost) is disclosed containing a message processing platform along with an XML message format (SmartMessage) which provides for the reception, organization, summarization, filing, storage, synthesis, routing, formatting, and intelligent processing of XML-based electronic messages and SMTP electronic mail from corporations and other senders to fully integrate individuals' existing e-mail boxes, cellular telephones, paging equipment, facsimile machines, wireless and wired telephones, and other devices. The Centerpost platform utilizes a nickname-based routing to enable device specific sending without knowledge of the specific device address. The Centerpost platform provides sender-defined information folios, which enable synthesized filing, viewing and storage of all received SmartMessages, and the platform allows semi-private access control for the user, which allows access by others.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for ultrasonic emitter based floor audio units. An example floor audio unit may comprise one or more ultrasonic emitters and may be placed on or near a floor. The floor audio unit may generate audio output that comprises ultrasonic signals, and may emit the ultrasonic signals using the one or more ultrasonic emitters, where the one or more ultrasonic emitters may be configured to emit the ultrasonic signals upward. Further, directionality of emission of the ultrasonic signals is based on a position of a listener and/or a location of the listener's head relative to the enclosure of the floor audio unit. The ultrasonic signals and/or the positioning of the one or more ultrasonic emitters may be adjusted based on the position of the listener and/or the location of the listener's head to optimize the directionality of emission of the ultrasonic signals.

Abstract: A communications platform (Centerpost) is disclosed containing a message processing platform along with an XML message format (SmartMessage) which provides for the reception, organization, summarization, filing, storage, synthesis, routing, formatting, and intelligent processing of XML-based electronic messages and SMTP electronic mail from corporations and other senders to fully integrate individuals' existing e-mail boxes, cellular telephones, paging equipment, facsimile machines, wireless and wired telephones, and other devices. The Centerpost platform utilizes a nickname-based routing to enable device specific sending without knowledge of the specific device address. The Centerpost platform provides sender-defined information folios, which enable synthesized filing, viewing and storage of all received SmartMessages, and the platform allows semi-private access control for the user, which allows access by others.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligent electronic message routing. An Informant server transmits an electronic message to be routed to a destination and stores a plurality of stylesheets containing routing information for the electronic message. The electronic message includes a reference to the plurality of stylesheets, and a service provider server receives the electronic message from the Informant server, processes the reference to the plurality of stylesheets included in the electronic message, and routes the electronic message to the destination based on the routing information contained in the plurality of stylesheets. A communications device, which defines the destination of the electronic message, receives the routed electronic message from the service provider server.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for ultrasonic emitter based floor audio units. An example floor audio unit may comprise one or more ultrasonic emitters and may be placed on or near a floor. The floor audio unit may generate audio output that comprises ultrasonic signals, and may emit the ultrasonic signals using the one or more ultrasonic emitters, where the one or more ultrasonic emitters may be configured to emit the ultrasonic signals upward. Further, directionality of emission of the ultrasonic signals is based on a position of a listener and/or a location of the listener's head relative to the enclosure of the floor audio unit. The ultrasonic signals and/or the positioning of the one or more ultrasonic emitters may be adjusted based on the position of the listener and/or the location of the listener's head to optimize the directionality of emission of the ultrasonic signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organotypic cultures of epidermal cells and the use thereof for the screening of pharmaceutical and cosmetic agents. Specifically, means for the improvement of the long-term stability of such cultures are disclosed. Thus, the present invention contemplates a skin equivalent comprising (a) a dermal equivalent comprising a matrix comprising nonwoven viscose fabric and fibroblasts and (b) keratinocytes. Moreover, the present invention contemplates a method for manufacturing the skin equivalent and a method for screening agents capable of influencing skin, such as a therapeutic or cosmetic agent.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligent electronic message routing. An Informant server transmits an electronic message to be routed to a destination and stores a plurality of stylesheets containing routing information for the electronic message. The electronic message includes a reference to the plurality of stylesheets, and a service provider server receives the electronic message from the Informant server, processes the reference to the plurality of stylesheets included in the electronic message, and routes the electronic message to the destination based on the routing information contained in the plurality of stylesheets. A communications device, which defines the destination of the electronic message, receives the routed electronic message from the service provider server.

Abstract: A communications platform (Centerpost) provides a message processing platform along with an XML message format (SmartMessage) which provides for the reception, organization, summarization, filing, storage, synthesis, routing, formatting, and intelligent processing of XML-based electronic messages and SMTP electronic mail from corporations and other senders to fully integrate individuals' existing e-mail boxes, cellular telephones, paging equipment, facsimile machines, wireless and wired telephones, and other devices. The Centerpost platform utilizes a nickname-based routing to enable device specific sending without knowledge of the specific device address.

Abstract: A communications platform having an XML based message-processing platform that enables users to receive electronic messages. The processing platform may include at least one server that receives an electronic message addressed to the platform, wherein the electronic message includes a routing indicator including at least one user identity and one or more message attributes. The one or more message attributes may include “folios” which include information folios that at least one of intelligently store, display and synthesize “incoming” electronic messages. The platform further includes at least one database that stores a user-defined endpoint table, the endpoint table correlating endpoints with sender defined message attributes. In this embodiment, the platform may include a sender stylesheet and an electronic message stylesheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organotypic cultures of epidermal cells and the use thereof for the screening of pharmaceutical and cosmetic agents. Specifically, means for the improvement of the long-term stability of such cultures are disclosed. Thus, the present invention contemplates a skin equivalent comprising (a) a dermal equivalent comprising a matrix comprising nonwoven viscose fabric and fibroblasts and (b) keratinocytes. Moreover, the present invention contemplates a method for manufacturing the skin equivalent and a method for screening agents capable of influencing skin, such as a therapeutic or cosmetic agent.

Abstract: A communications platform is disclosed containing a message processing platform along with an XML message format (SmartMessage) which provides for the reception, organization, summarization, filing, storage, synthesis, routing, formatting, and intelligent processing of XML-based electronic messages and SMTP electronic mail from corporations and other senders to fully integrate individuals' existing e-mail boxes, cellular telephones, paging equipment, facsimile machines, wireless and wired telephones, and other devices. The platform utilizes a nickname-based routing to enable device specific sending without knowledge of the specific device address. The platform provides sender-defined information folios, which enable synthesized filing, viewing and storage of all received SmartMessages, and the platform allows semi-private access control for the user, which allows access by others.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligent electronic message routing. An Informant server transmits an electronic message to be routed to a destination and stores a plurality of stylesheets containing routing information for the electronic message. The electronic message includes a reference to the plurality of stylesheets, and a service provider server receives the electronic message from the Informant server, processes the reference to the plurality of stylesheets included in the electronic message, and routes the electronic message to the destination based on the routing information contained in the plurality of stylesheets. A communications device, which defines the destination of the electronic message, receives the routed electronic message from the service provider server.

Abstract: A communication platform deployed on servers is disclosed. The communication platform enables users to receive electronic messages from corporations and others comprising a message processing platform. The message processing platform comprising logic for receiving a first electronic message addressed to the platform. The first electronic message is for an activity having an activity status, wherein the activity is categorized into events. Further the logic includes organizing the first electronic message in an information folio based on the activity; receiving a second electronic message for an event in the activity; parsing the second electronic message to determine whether the second electronic message comprises a definition to update the activity status; and if the second electronic message comprises a definition to update the activity status, then updating the activity status for the activity.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligent electronic message routing. An Informant server transmits an electronic message to be routed to a destination and stores a plurality of stylesheets containing routing information for the electronic message. The electronic message includes a reference to the plurality of stylesheets, and a service provider server receives the electronic message from the Informant server, processes the reference to the plurality of stylesheets included in the electronic message, and routes the electronic message to the destination based on the routing information contained in the plurality of stylesheets. A communications device, which defines the destination of the electronic message, receives the routed electronic message from the service provider server.

Abstract: The present invention provides skin equivalents comprising human epidermal stem cells which are specifically labeled. The labeling is carried out with a marker capable of labeling slowly proliferating cells, e.g. iododeoxyuridine or PKH26. Particularly, the invention provides skin equivalents comprising labeled epidermal stem cells. The invention also provides corresponding uses and methods of using such cultures, e.g. in the fields of research and medical treatment of skin diseases.