Abstract: Various embodiments enable computers to automatically create photographic lineups for police use and, in so doing, eliminate risks associate with subject judgment involved in human selection of fillers for such photographic lineups. Moreover, various improve the reliability of photographic lineups by selecting images of fillers that are similar to, but not too similar to, an image of the suspect.

Abstract: Various embodiments enable computers to automatically create photographic lineups for police use and, in so doing, eliminate risks associate with subject judgment involved in human selection of fillers for such photographic lineups. Moreover, various improve the reliability of photographic lineups by selecting images of fillers that are similar to, but not too similar to, an image of the suspect.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for the practice of perfecting the blowing technique of a woodwind instrument, specifically bagpipes. The device is designed to resemble the mouthpiece of a bagpipe and chanter, having a round elongated and narrow blowpipe similar to most bagpipes. The device allows the user to turn a dial that will in turn change the resistance of the air passing through the device as the user blows. The device may be dialed so that air passes freely with minimal resistance for a beginner and may later be dialed as to increase the resistance as the user becomes more competent in blowing and thereby has more resistance causing the user to build up his/her ability in blowing against a simulated firmer reed.

Abstract: A laser surgery method is disclosed for use in efficient ablation of tissue with little or no thermal damage to adjacent tissues. The wavelength of the surgical laser is tuned to an absorption peak of a proteinaceous material or functional groups contained therein, the amides for example. A suitable power level is chosen to either vaporize or liquify the targeted tissue.