Abstract: The present invention is a DNA expression vector comprising: a toxP: a mutant toxO that blocks Fe-mediated regulation of gene expression; and a DNA sequence encoding a protein, wherein the toxP and the mutant toxO regulate expression of the DNA segment encoding the protein. It is preferred that DNA expression vectors of the present invention include DNA sequences encoding a signal peptide so that a protein expressed is attached to the signal peptide prior to processing. Novel proteins are produced off of the DNA expression vector of the present invention.

Abstract: There is disclosed system for oxygenating a patient in relation to anaesthesia using high flow gas delivery. The system has a flow source, and a controller for determining oxygenation requirements of the patient before or during anaesthesia. A method of oxygenating a patient in relation to anaesthesia using high flow gas delivery is also disclosed. The method determines oxygenation requirements of the patient before or during anaesthesia.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for flight simulators that share video via peering networks. One embodiment includes a flight tracking controller and connection controller. The flight tracking controller receives static images that represent video feeds from a plurality of flight simulators, transmits the static images to a monitoring entity, and receives a response from the monitoring entity selecting a video feed represented by a static image from a flight simulator. The response identifies multiple candidate paths for streaming the selected video feed from the flight simulator to the monitoring entity across a packet switched network. The connection controller forwards the response to the flight simulator, receives a confirmation from the flight simulator that confirms one of the candidate paths, and forwards the confirmation to the monitoring entity in order to establish a peer-to-peer connection for streaming the selected video feed directly between the flight simulator and the monitoring entity.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for flight simulators that share video via peering networks. One embodiment includes a flight tracking controller and connection controller. The flight tracking controller receives static images that represent video feeds from a plurality of flight simulators, transmits the static images to a monitoring entity, and receives a response from the monitoring entity selecting a video feed represented by a static image from a flight simulator. The response identifies multiple candidate paths for streaming the selected video feed from the flight simulator to the monitoring entity across a packet switched network. The connection controller forwards the response to the flight simulator, receives a confirmation from the flight simulator that confirms one of the candidate paths, and forwards the confirmation to the monitoring entity in order to establish a peer-to-peer connection for streaming the selected video feed directly between the flight simulator and the monitoring entity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to disease detection in plants. In particular, it provides methods, compositions, and devices for the detection of diseases in plants.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cooperative guest firmware are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the launch of a virtual machine (VM) including a guest operating system (OS) and guest firmware. Prior to launching the VM, a data structure is generated in memory and is associated with the guest firmware to provide a virtualization policy provided by the VM as well as processor and platform configuration information to the guest firmware. In one embodiment, the guest firmware uses the data structure to access static information regarding the virtualization policy, as well as the processor and platform configuration information in response to requests from the guest OS. However, when the guest OS requires a host platform service, a virtual machine monitor (VMM) services the guest firmware requests for host platform services. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An aircrew training system and method utilizes an analytical software tool to assess student pilot gaze activity and flight performance against established baseline standards. The system comprises databases that contain information detailing the expected state of aircraft instrumentation and characteristics of experienced gaze behavior associated with activities undertaken throughout each phase of flight. These databases provide operational context and a baseline reference for performance evaluation. The resultant output provides the instructor with insight into student gaze intersection, scan activity, adopted strategies, and other performance metrics based on cumulative data.

Abstract: A processing system may include an operating system (OS) and one or more specialized error handling modules to be registered with the OS after the processing system is powered on. The OS may also include a master policy module. The specialized error handling module may collect error data from a component of the processing system, and may generate abstracted error data, based at least in part on the collected error data. The master policy module may determine a recovery action to be taken, based at least in part on the abstracted error data. The OS may also include an error collection routine that calls one or more specialized error handling modules in response to detecting a hardware error. The error collection routine may also retrieve information from firmware in response to detecting the hardware error. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of memory management in a multiprocessor system are disclosed. Embodiments include a system and method for maintaining translation lookaside buffer (TLB) consistency or coherency in a multiprocessor system. A coalescing component receives from a host system a list of TLB pages to be invalidated or purged. The coalescing component uses information of the TLB invalidation broadcast mechanism in use by a processor in the multiprocessor system to evaluate the list of TLB pages. The coalescing component generates a single TLB invalidation message with a variable invalidation range to cover multiple TLB pages of the list or the entire list of TLB pages to be invalidated, and the invalidation message is used to invalidate multiple TLB pages on multiple processors of the host system. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A personal electronic insect repelling device is. An electronic circuit supported to the underside of a brim of a hat produces a sonic signal directed towards the body of a person wearing the hat. The sonic signal has a frequency which repels insects, particularly mosquitoes. The sonic signal is generated by a battery operated oscillator circuit, which drives an electro acoustic transducer for generating the sonic signal. The acoustic transducer is mounted with respect to the hat brim so that substantially all exposed areas of the person wearing the hat are radiated with sonic energy. The sonic signal has essentially the same characteristics as the sound of a male mosquito. The device may advantageously include an indicator to indicate the status of the battery. In this way, the consequences of frequency drift due to low battery voltage can be readily ascertained, and battery replacement effected at the appropriate time.

Abstract: A processing system may include an operating system (OS) and one or more specialized error handling modules to be registered with the OS after the processing system is powered on. The OS may also include a master policy module. The specialized error handling module may collect error data from a component of the processing system, and may generate abstracted error data, based at least in part on the collected error data. The master policy module may determine a recovery action to be taken, based at least in part on the abstracted error data. The OS may also include an error collection routine that calls one or more specialized error handling modules in response to detecting a hardware error. The error collection routine may also retrieve information from firmware in response to detecting the hardware error. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a novel retinoic acid regulated gene whose expression product displays useful morphogenic/mitogenic properties. The present invention further concerns an isolated nucleic acid of SEQ ID NO:1 encoding a retinoic acid regulated expression product having an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a combination of elements which allow a drinking fountain to be freely moveable within a range of positions. Mobility is achieved by supporting a fountain in cantilever fashion at the end of an arm which is mountable to a supporting structure in a manner which allows the arm to pivot relative to the supporting structure. A drinking fountain in accordance with the invention provides the advantage of being moveable, within its range of motion, to a position which provides optimal access and comfort to a user.