Abstract: An arrangement is described that includes a compartmentalized structure having a multiplicity of compartments defined by associated links and each having a bottom surface. The arrangement also includes a multiplicity of fiducials. The fiducials are positioned at top surfaces of the links that surround each compartment such that each compartment includes at least one associated fiducial at the top surface of an adjacent link that defines the compartment. The arrangement further includes an adhesive layer positioned on the bottom surface of each compartment. The at least one fiducial that surrounds each compartment is suitable for use by a vision system to identify the location of the associated compartment.

Abstract: The subject disclosure pertains to systems and methods for providing an improved user interface for mobile devices. Access to data and services from multiple software applications can be provided through a group or list of items. Each group or list can include multiple items, which can be associated with data or tasks from multiple applications. The set of groups of items can be both customizable and extensible to allow users to locate and utilize data and tasks relevant to the particular user. The set of item groups can provide users with a filtered view of content available through the mobile device, enhancing access to subset of data and tasks available on the mobile device.

Abstract: The subject disclosure pertains to systems and methods for providing an improved user interface for mobile devices. Data and services available through the mobile device can be represented as a set of tiles maintained in a display space. The tiles provide a snapshot of the current state of content available through the mobile device without requiring any interaction by the user. The tiles and display space are customizable and can be dynamically updated to display content to a user. In addition, tiles can provide functionality, including simple tasks to a user without requiring the user to navigate away from the tile display space. Tiles can also provide quick access to start software applications. Tiles can be organized in the display space by the user or the tiles can be automatically grouped based upon associated metadata.

Abstract: The subject disclosure pertains to systems and methods for providing an improved user interface for mobile devices. A user interface can obtain content including data and associated tasks from a set of software applications. Consequently, users can access content from multiple applications without navigating away from the user interface. The system architecture is extensible, providing for the addition of applications and user interfaces without requiring modification of the existing applications or user interfaces. Applications can register data suppliers capable of retrieving data from the underlying data store for the application and task executors capable of acting on the data. A user interface can generate a query requesting a class of data and specifying a context used to filter possible results. The system can determine the appropriate data suppliers, distribute queries and return the assembled results to the user interface.

Abstract: The subject disclosure pertains to systems and methods for providing an improved user interface for mobile devices. Access to data and services from multiple software applications can be provided through a group or list of items. Each group or list can include multiple items, which can be associated with data or tasks from multiple applications. The set of groups of items can be both customizable and extensible to allow users to locate and utilize data and tasks relevant to the particular user. The set of item groups can provide users with a filtered view of content available through the mobile device, enhancing access to subset of data and tasks available on the mobile device.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may also include a mobile communication system, including an application module executing an application program, a user interface portion comprising a multi-stage actuator, where the multi-stage actuator is programmed to activate different functions when actuated in different positions, based at least in part upon the application program.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating notifications based on one or more environmental conditions sensed a mobile computing device. The notifications can also be based on information related to one or more applications that can run on the mobile computing device. The mobile device can also detect non-environmental inputs from the user and ignore them in determining parameters of the notifications.

Abstract: A system and method for eyes-free interaction with a computing device through environmental awareness. A smart computing device includes non-environmental impact settings that indicate what type of user impact will be recognized as an input. The smart computing device monitors environmental conditions to distinguish a user impact from an environmental impact. Upon detecting a user impact, a command is generated to perform a function on an application.

Abstract: A password locked computing device may be unlocked by coupling the locked device to a password unlocked computing device that is associated with the same user as the locked device. If the devices recognize each other as being associated with the same user, the locked computing device is automatically password unlocked without any password associated with the locked computing device being entered by the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for scheduling appointment reminders are based on multiple conditions including estimated travel time. An estimate of the time needed to travel between the user's location and the location of the appointment cam be determined by retrieving location information from a global address list (GAL), a local address book of a calendaring application, from a map service, or other location determining technology. Users can subscribe to alert service to receive information regarding recent events such as traffic problems, flight delays, weather conditions, etc., which is then used in setting or modifying reminder times. Notifications can be generated for timing conflicts based on the estimated travel time. If the estimated travel time would require the user to leave a previous appointment early, or be late for a subsequent appointment, a notification can be generated to the user.

Abstract: Described is a system and method for updating a contact and adding a new contact from a call log in a communications device. The system includes a contact manager that is directed towards creating and updating call contact cards in a contact database with information retrieved from call logs of phone calls made to or from the communications device. In one embodiment, information is pre-populated into a predetermined data field of the contact card, thereby reducing workload to a user. The method includes determining if a request is for updating an existing contact card or for adding a new contact card to the contact database. The update or addition is made with information retrieved from call logs. Call information is pre-populated into a predetermined data field of the contact card, when it is determined that the request is to add a new contact card to the contact database.

Abstract: Described is a system and method for updating a contact and adding a new contact from a call log in a communications device. The system includes a contact manager that is directed towards creating and updating call contact cards in a contact database with information retrieved from call logs of phone calls made to or from the communications device. In one embodiment, information is pre-populated into a predetermined data field of the contact card, thereby reducing workload to a user. The method includes determining if a request is for updating an existing contact card or for adding a new contact card to the contact database. The update or addition is made with information retrieved from call logs. Call information is pre-populated into a predetermined data field of the contact card, when it is determined that the request is to add a new contact card to the contact database.

Abstract: A user interface for screen phones monitors telephone line state information and displays user interface controls and telephone line status information dependent on the telephone line state. The user interface includes a display element referred to as a call slip that expands and collapses in response to changes in telephone line state and user input. The call slip updates the information that it displays based on telephone line state changes and information communicated from one or more telephony monitoring applications. The call slip displays user interface controls representing tasks that are dependent on information derived from a telephone call, such as caller ID information. The software used to control the display of call slips and to monitor telephone line state is part of a software platform that may be customized for a particular device or application.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a computer-implemented system and method for creating a note in a mobile communication device. The method includes creating a call note if a phone call is in progress. The call note includes call data that are related to the phone call. The call note is also associated with an entry in a call log. The method may be implemented by computer-executable components loaded into the memory of a mobile communication device.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a computer-implemented system and method for creating a note in a mobile communication device. The method includes creating a call note if a phone call is in progress. The call note includes call data that are related to the phone call. The call note is also associated with an entry in a call log. The method may be implemented by computer-executable components loaded into the memory of a mobile communication device.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a computer-implemented system and method for creating a note in a mobile communication device. The method includes creating a call note if a phone call is in progress. The call note includes call data that are related to the phone call. The call note is also associated with an entry in a call log. The method may be implemented by computer-executable components loaded into the memory of a mobile communication device.

Abstract: The present invention provides adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors encoding an angiostatin protein (“AAV-angiostatin vector”) and/or a costimulatory molecule B7.1 (“AAV-B7.1 vector”). The AAV-angiostatin vector can be administered to a subject, alone or in combination, sequentially or simultaneously, with a AAV-B7.1 vector for treatment, management or prevention of metastatic tumors. Pharmaceutical compositions and vaccines comprising the AAV-angiostatin vector and/or the AAV-B7.1 vector and methods of manufacturing are also described. Administration of AAV-angiostatin and AAV-B7.1 vectors by intraportal and muscular injections are also provided.

Abstract: A method for accurate and rapid automated detection of atrial fibrillation (AF), sinus rhythm (SF), and atrial flutter (AFL) is disclosed, which allows distinguishing of these cardiac signals with lowered risk of errors by implanted pacemakers and like devices. The method includes training episodes of intra-cardiac signals (called the closed data set CDS) to evaluate five feature parameters with a discriminator classifying the signal into AF, AFL or sinus rhythm (SR). Comparison with the independent decisions of experienced physicians for each episode reveals specificity, accuracy and sensitivity of greater than 97%. Each episode is a window of intracardiac signal of interval 1-2 seconds with the discriminator providing results in less than 0.25 s. In another aspect, the method is resistant to the presence of noise in the data. In yet another aspect, more feature parameters may be used in alternative implementations including for detecting signals other than AF, AFL & SR.

Abstract: A roller assembly including a frame including first and second arms spaced apart from each other, each first and second arm having an inner and outer side and a mounting projection located on the inner side of each arm, each mounting projection having a proximal portion adjacent the arm on which it is located and a distal portion located away from the arm, the distal portion having a smaller diameter than the proximal portion, a first elongate shaped plate having an aperture rotatably mounted to the inner side of the first arm, the proximal portion of the mounting projection on the first arm extending through the aperture rotatably mounted to the inner side of the second arm, the proximal portion of the mounting projection on the second arm extending through the aperture in the second plate, each plate being adapted for connection to opposing ends of two or more rollers so as to permit rotatable mounting of the rollers to the plates and to hold the two or more rollers substantially in a single plane, the plat