Abstract: Computer-based processes are disclosed for mining and analyzing owner association (OA) data associated with a plurality of real estate properties and generating an OA amount model that can be used to estimate OA amounts for a subject property. The OA data may also be analyzed to identify OA ratings, OA recommendations, OA delinquency actions, OA contacts information, OA services information, etc. The disclosed processes can also use the generated OA amount model to identify OA amount trends, and determine valuations and investment metrics for real estate properties.

Abstract: Computer-based systems and methods are disclosed for modeling and predicting short sale fraud risks for short sale transactions related to real estate properties. In some embodiments, the systems and methods can predict short sale fraud risks for real estate properties by considering a variety of factors, including AVM analytics characteristics, relationship analysis characteristics, and/or marketing analysis characteristics.

Abstract: Methods of identifying polymorphisms associated with ataxia-ocular apraxia 2 (AOA2), are described. The polymorphisms associated with AOA2 include specific mutations in the senataxin (SETX) gene. Also described are methods of diagnosis of AOA2, as well as methods of assessing an individual for carrier status for AOA2.

Abstract: A property complexity scoring device includes an interface and a computer processor that is programmed to receive location information of a target property via the interface. The computer processor also receives respective property values of the target property from each of a plurality of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) via the interface and calculates a complexity score based on a combination of the received property values. The complexity score is in one of a plurality of complexity score levels and indicates a difficulty level in determining a property value estimate of the target property. Another approach uses a reconciliation of a plurality of scoring processes to arrive at a complexity score.

Abstract: Methods of identifying polymorphisms associated with ataxia-ocular apraxia 2 (AOA2), are described. The polymorphisms associated with AOA2 include specific mutations in the senataxin (SETX) gene. Also described are methods of diagnosis of AOA2, as well as methods of assessing an individual for carrier status for AOA2.

Abstract: Methods of identifying polymorphisms associated with ataxia-ocular apraxia 2 (AOA2), are described. The polymorphisms associated with AOA2 include specific mutations in the senataxin (SETX) gene. Also described are methods of diagnosis of AOA2, as well as methods of assessing an individual for carrier status for AOA2.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method, computer program product, device, and system for creating an electronic appraisal form with auditing capabilities. The device includes a display, a data input module, a location detection module which detects a geographic position, a communications interface which communicates with a real estate database, and retrieves real estate data for a property located at the geographic position detected by the location detection module. The device further includes a processor which creates an electronic appraisal template including a plurality of data fields, the plurality of data fields being automatically populated based on the received real estate data for the property located at the geographic position, and an audit tracking module which maintains a record of data initially presented for inclusion in an appraisal report, but ultimately excluded from the appraisal report.

Abstract: A lottery ticket having a play area containing rows and columns defining individual play spaces with up to all of the play spaces containing a play symbol and at least one line connecting a plurality of play spaces wherein a prize may be won if the line connects at least two preselected play symbols.

Abstract: A multi-color cavity ringdown based spectrometer is housed in a light tight enclosure to detect the presence of trace quantities of gas phase molecules emanating from explosives, drugs, or hazardous materials being transported through the enclosure or compounds contained in a patient's breath. A method is also disclosed for detecting gas phase molecules emanating from explosives, drugs, hazardous materials, or a patient's breath.

Abstract: Methods of identifying polymorphisms associated with ataxia-ocular apraxia 2 (AOA2), are described. The polymorphisms associated with AOA2 include specific mutations in the senataxin (SETX) gene. Also described are methods of diagnosis of AOA2, as well as methods of assessing an individual for carrier status for AOA2.

Abstract: Methods of identifying polymorphisms associated with ataxia-ocular apraxia 2 (AOA2), are described. The polymorphisms associated with AOA2 include specific mutations in the senataxin (SETX) gene. Also described are methods of diagnosis of AOA2, as well as methods of assessing an individual for carrier status for AOA2.

Abstract: An apparatus for keeping a matched pair of socks together through all of the laundry steps and subsequent sorting for placing clothes back in drawers. Such apparatus comprises a first sock of a pair of socks, such first sock having one of a male and a female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion thereof. A second sock member of such pair of socks, such second sock member having an opposite one of a male and female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion of such second sock member. An embroidered design is disposed one of around and closely adjacent such fastening device on each of such pair of socks.

Abstract: A multi-color cavity ringdown based spectrometer is housed in a light tight enclosure to detect the presence of trace quantities of gas phase molecules emanating from explosives, drugs, or hazardous materials being transported through the enclosure or compounds contained in a patient's breath. A method is also disclosed for detecting gas phase molecules emanating from explosives, drugs, hazardous materials, or a patient's breath.

Abstract: Methods of identifying polymorphisms associated with ataxia-ocular apraxia 2 (AOA2), are described. The polymorphisms associated with AOA2 include specific mutations in the senataxin (SETX) gene. Also described are methods of diagnosis of AOA2, as well as methods of assessing an individual for carrier status for AOA2.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to nucleic acid sequences for detection of mutations in a PKD-1 or PKD-2 gene, as well as biomarkers for ADPKD. The invention further relates to methods for diagnosing ADPKD in an individual, and kits for performing the methods of the invention. The invention also provides a method for determining in an individual the presence or absence of a mutant PKD gene.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing one or more minute particle(s) from a surface of a sample using laser technology is provided. The laser energy wavelength, the pulse length and shape of the laser energy, the laser energy density, the pulse repetition rate of the laser energy, the laser beam size and/or shape, the irradiation geometry, the ambient conditions, the amount and disposition of the energy transfer medium, and/or the composition of the energy transfer medium are selected and controlled, based on application and environment considerations, to precisely control the energy deposition into the particle(s), sample, and/or the energy transfer medium combination.

Abstract: A system and method for cleaning air of harmful chemical and biological agents comprises a UV light source and photoactivatable catalyst impregnated in a porous material. Photoactivation of the catalyst generates hydroxyl radicals in the presence of water vapor, which destroy microbes and harmful chemicals. Representative devices include gas masks, respirators, and commercial air purification systems.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes one or more optical fibers or other waveguides for receiving light, and one or more modeled tap structures formed in the one or more optical fibers or waveguides, a desired illumination pattern is created by scattering, reflection and/or refraction of portions of the light through the one or more modeled tap structures formed by using illumination pattern parameters determined by modeling the desired illumination pattern. The illumination pattern can be spherical, cylindrical or conical in shape. The illumination pattern can also be in the shape of an arc. The apparatus can be utilized with one or more light sources. Further, a method is provided of determining illumination patterns resulting from light passing through one or more tap structures on one or more optical fibers or waveguides.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing minute particles from a surface of a sample are provided that prevent redeposition of the particles onto the surface. By combining thermophoresis with laser assisted particle removal (LAPR), the methods and apparatus remove minute particles (for example, micrometer and nanometer sizes) and assure that they will not redeposit.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to nucleic acid sequences for detection of mutations in a PKD-1 or PKD-2 gene, as well as biomarkers for ADPKD. The invention further relates to methods for diagnosing ADPKD in an individual, and kits for performing the methods of the invention. The invention also provides a method for determining in an individual the presence or absence of a mutant PKD gene.