Abstract: The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure including providing a semiconductor substrate, forming a metallic buffer layer over the semiconductor substrate, forming an amorphous semiconductor layer over the metallic buffer layer, and recrystallizing the amorphous semiconductor layer to form a crystalline semiconductor layer. A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate, a buffer layer comprising at least one of silicide and germanide formed over the semiconductor substrate, and a crystalline semiconductor layer formed over the metallic buffer layer.

Abstract: Methods and compounds are described for regulating blood pressure in a subject. Specific embodiments are methods for reversing vasodilation of blood vessels, by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount peptide AM(11-22). The vasoconstrictor can be used for a variety of purposes, including hemostasis or the treatment of shock, for example vasodilatory shock syndromes such as septic shock. Other specific embodiments are methods for reversing vasoconstriction of blood vessels, by administering to a subject a therapeutically effect amount of an inhibitor of AM(11-22), sufficient to reduce hypertension in the subject. Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided, as are kits.

Abstract: A system and computer implemented method for providing a widget are described. The method and system include receiving a rule and at least one condition corresponding to the rule for the widget. The widget is embeddable and dynamically displays multimedia content. The widget provides input to a provider and receives at least a portion of updatable multimedia content from the provider. The rule indicates at least one action in response to the at least one condition. The method and system further include performing the at least one action for the widget based on the rule and in response to the at least one condition.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for processing an acquired image signal in parallel to generate a reconstructed image signal. In one embodiment, a processing component is provided comprising one or more field-programmable gate arrays configured as co-processors. Other aspects of the present technique provide a pipelined processor configured to forward- and back-project image data using the same data path and arithmetic units.

Abstract: Devices formed of or including biocompatible polyhydroxyalkanoates are provided with controlled degradation rates, preferably less than one year under physiological conditions. Preferred devices include sutures, suture fasteners, meniscus repair devices, rivets, tacks, staples, screws (including interference screws), bone plates and bone plating systems, surgical mesh, repair patches, slings, cardiovascular patches, orthopedic pins (including bone filling augmentation material), adhesion barriers, stents, guided tissue repair/regeneration devices, articular cartilage repair devices, nerve guides, tendon repair devices, atrial septal defect repair devices, pericardial patches, bulking and filling agents, vein valves, bone marrow scaffolds, meniscus regeneration devices, ligament and tendon grafts, ocular cell implants, spinal fusion cages, skin substitutes, dural substitutes, bone graft substitutes, bone dowels, wound dressings, and hemostats.

Abstract: A system and computer implemented method for providing a widget for dynamically displaying multimedia content are described. The method and system include receiving a plurality of parameters for an ancestor widget of the widget. The ancestor widget is embeddable, copyable, and for dynamically displaying at least a portion of the multimedia content. The widget being a copy of the ancestor widget. The plurality of parameters relate to controlling modification of the widget. The method and system also include rendering the widget based on the plurality of parameters. In another aspect, the method and system include providing embeddable code based on a plurality of parameters for the ancestor widget of the widget. In this aspect, the widget is also rendered the widget based on the plurality of parameters.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of matter useful for the diagnosis and treatment of tumor in mammals and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same.

Abstract: A portable beverage dispenser includes a portable ice chest, a dispensing valve device, a pressurization system, and a line system. The line system couples one or more beverage containers in the ice chest to the pressurization system through one or more gas lines, and couples the beverage containers to the dispensing valve device through one or more beverage lines. Actuating the dispensing valve device opens a valve and allows the beverage to flow into a cup under force of the pressurization system. A retractor, such as a spring-loaded reel, can also be included to facilitate keeping the dispensing valve device close to the ice chest when not in use.

Abstract: A refrigeration system for merchandisers, drug cabinets and similar enclosures (10) that continues to provide temperature control during periods when external power is not necessarily available. The system typically has a compressor/condenser subsystem (11) that is powered by mains electricity (16) and a second subsystem (12) that includes an insulated eutectic tank. The compressor/condensor (11) cools the tank (12) using external electrical power, when available, while the tank cools the enclosure (10) without requiring external power. A refrigerant loop (14) between the second subsystem (12) and the enclosure (10) operates by way of convection and/or gravity and a simple controller (15).

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. An intrauterine access and procedure system includes a laterally deflectable sheath. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic.

Abstract: A food container is provided having a receptacle with an open mouth. A lid is provided. The lid includes an end cap, an eating utensil and a cover. The eating utensil is positioned between the cover and a wall portion of the end cap. The cover is removably secured to the end cap and upon removal provides access to the eating utensil. Upon removal of the end cap from the container bottom, the contents are exposed and the eating utensil may be used to consume the contents of the container.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. Patient benefit is achieved through improved outcomes, reduced pain, especially peri-procedural pain, and reduced recovery times. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic. Distension is achieved mechanically, rather than with liquid distension media, thereby eliminating the risk of intravasation.

Abstract: Measurement of the series track resistance of a working and counter electrode pair in an electrochemical test strip provide error detection for multiple variations in the quality of the test strip, as well as the operation of strip in the test meter. In particular, a single measurement of series resistance can be used to detect and generate an error message when an incorrect reading is likely to result due to (1) damaged electrode tracks, (2) fouled electrode surfaces, (3) dirty strip contacts, or (4) short circuit between the electrodes.

Abstract: A book or magazine shelving device (1), comprising a wall mountable bracket (2) having a comb-like book or magazine receiving member (5) with tapered teeth (6). The device holds books or magazines by gripping pages that are fed between the tapered teeth. The taper angle is in the range of 1.5 to 10.0 degrees.

Abstract: A system and computer implemented method for providing a widget are described. The method and system include receiving a configuration of the widget and rendering the widget on a site. The widget is for dynamically displaying multimedia content, is embeddable, and is copyable. The configuration includes an event with which the widget is associated. The multimedia content includes at least one updatable tracking mechanism for the event.

Abstract: A system that monitors various conditions of a plurality of hospital beds located in different rooms of a healthcare facility is provided. Alternatively or additionally, other types of equipment may be monitored by the system. Various configurations of network interface units that are coupleable to or integrated into a hospital bed are also disclosed. The system receives data from the hospital beds and/or other equipment and initiates a communication to a wireless communication device of at least one designated caregiver in response to the received data being indicative of an alarm condition.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a technique for enhancing the inspection of data sent from a server is provided. By modifying a client request in an effort to prevent the transformation (e.g., encoding and/or compression) of data by the server, unencoded data may be received, which can be inspected without the overhead associated with first decoding the data. Further, in the event the data is encoded despite modifying the client request to prevent such encoding, the server may be untrustworthy and one or more appropriate actions may be taken.

Abstract: The embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus, method, etc. for a non volatile memory RAD-hard (NVM-rh) system. More specifically, an IC permanent non-volatile storage element comprises an integrated semiconductor stable reference component, wherein the component is resistant to external radiation. The storage element further comprises e-fuse structures in the component and a sensing circuit coupled to the e-fuse structures. The sensing circuit is adapted to update an external device at a specified time interval to reduce incidence of soft errors and errors due to power failure. Moreover, the sensing circuit is adapted to cease updating the external device to program the e-fuse structures; and, continue updating the external device after programming the e-fuse structures.

Abstract: A diagnostic imaging method and ultrasound system are described for detecting abnormalities of the left ventricle of the heart. A sequence of images including the mitral valve is acquired and processed to identify the location of the mitral valve in each of the images in the sequence. A graphic is displayed with the images depicting the location of the mitral valve in the current image and in each of the preceding images of the sequence. Preferably the mitral valve location is identified by automatic detection of the mitral valve plane in each of the images. A desirable graphic color-codes each of the successively different mitral valve locations in the graphic. The image and graphic can be viewed in real time to discern the effects of conduction delay and infarction of the left ventricle.