Abstract: Systems and methods for employing opportunistic data transfer to create a dynamically mobile data communication system. Implementation of the present invention takes place in association with a computer environment with many possible types of computer system configurations such as personal computers, hand-held devices, multi-processor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, networked PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and the like. Data is automatically compared and replicated between communication nodes when the nodes are within transmission range in order to move the data by creating redundant copies ofthe data. Communication between communication nodes is enabled by one or more network interfaces that include an opportunistic data transfer protocol (“ODTP”) component.

Abstract: A seed planting system providing optimal seed spacing in an agricultural field. The seed planting system includes a mobile seed planter having one or more planting shoes, or members being adapted for towing by a farm vehicle or being self-propelled. Sensors, disposed proximate to respective planting shoes, detect seed planting events and send corresponding signals to a computer. Contemporaneously, a geospatial locator acquires, and transmits to the computer, the geospatial location of each planted seed. The computer correlates the geospatial location data with the seed deposition data and generates a seed distribution profile indicating the location of each seed planted in a zone of interest to enable the control of speed spacing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic game comprising a game board having a playing surface with an array of first and second playing areas. The first playing area include at least one electro-magnet. A plurality of game pieces are adapted to be placed on the first or second playing areas and to flip in the air if the electro-magnet and the game piece magnet are of opposite polarity. Each game piece has a game piece magnet. The magnetic game further includes a light-emitting element positioned proximal the first playing area. The light-emitting element is configured to be in electrical communication with a power supply. A light-sensitive transducer is positioned proximal the second playing area. The light-sensitive transducer is configured to be placed in electrical communication with the power supply. The light-emitting element is illuminated when a shadow is cast over the light sensitive transducer.

Abstract: The invention is a method of modulating or controlling autoimmune disease in a host. The method includes the step of administering to the diseased host a pharmaceutical effective amount of succinylacetone. The pharmaceutically effective amount of succinylacetone is desirably infused by an osmotic minipump in order to modulate the effects of autoimmune disease in the host.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preventing graft rejection of transplanted solid organs, in mammal recipients thereof, by administering an effective graft rejection preventative amount of succinylacetone to said mammals.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of controlling graft versus host disease, resulting from bone marrow transplantation by treating the host with succinylacetone. A dosage of about 800 mg/kg body weight every 4 days is found optimal.

Abstract: A high speed microfilm searching system is disclosed. The system optically displays frames of the microfilm. A frame or column of microfilm is made up of a sensor mark, pages of information and an index code. The index code is a meaningful alphanumeric or numeric key that accompanies each page or column. If it is alphabetic it varies in strict alphabetic sequence. If the components of the key are numeric they vary in an increasing or decreasing order. Microfilm projecting means mounted in the filmpath between feed and take-up reels clearly display on a viewing screen a page of information when the microfilm is stationary in accordance with existing technology. The high speed search system is new technology. A strobe lamp displays indexes of the moving microfilm on a screen. Each of the frames having an index of digital form and also has an optically detectable marker.