Abstract: A garage door opener system includes a garage door opener having one or more sensors configured to monitor the status of a garage door as it moves between first and second positions. The garage door opener system may detect one or more anomalies in a profile generated from information from the one or more sensors and alert a user to the presence of those anomalies. The garage door opener system may allow a user to find and contact a service provider to address the one or more anomalies.

Abstract: A schema-ontology is automatically constructed with reference to implicit sematic relationships of a database schema. An estimation of the meaning of the language input is determined based on the language input and the schema-ontology. The machine interpretation of the language input is generated based on the meaning and based on the estimation of the meaning including an estimation of an ambiguity of portions of the language input. A software action that is responsive to the machine interpretation of the language input is selected. The software action is implemented based on the machine interpretation of the language input.

Abstract: A schema-ontology is automatically constructed with reference to implicit sematic relationships of a database schema. An estimation of the meaning of the language input is determined based on the language input and the schema-ontology. The machine interpretation of the language input is generated based on the meaning and based on the estimation of the meaning including an estimation of an ambiguity of portions of the language input. A software action that is responsive to the machine interpretation of the language input is selected. The software action is implemented based on the machine interpretation of the language input.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating machine interpretation of potentially ambiguous input, such as natural language. An example method includes constructing an ontology based on a database schema, wherein the ontology includes one or more indications of relationship strengths characterizing two or more entities of the ontology; collecting context information pertaining to a relevant domain; receiving the potentially ambiguous input; employing the input and the ontology to estimate a meaning of the input using the context information, the one or more indications of relationship strength, and an estimation of a probability that one or more portions of the natural language input refer to a particular entity.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating machine interpretation of potentially ambiguous input, such as natural language. An example method includes constructing an ontology based on a database schema, wherein the ontology includes one or more indications of relationship strengths characterizing two or more entities of the ontology; collecting context information pertaining to a relevant domain; receiving the potentially ambiguous input; employing the input and the ontology to estimate a meaning of the input using the context information, the one or more indications of relationship strength, and an estimation of a probability that one or more portions of the natural language input refer to a particular entity.

Abstract: Embodiments include combination coaster drink covers which serve as an ordinary bar coaster and absorb moisture from the outside of a drink glass, protect the bar surface from moisture, and furthermore serve to cover and adhere to the top of the drink glass, thereby indicating the intention of the drink owner to resume possession and preventing adulteration of or tampering with the drink during the owner's temporary absence. Embodiments include an upper coaster layer, adhesive layer, release layer, and lower coaster layer. Other embodiments include an upper coaster layer, adhesive layer and release layer.

Abstract: Embodiments include combination coaster drink covers which serve as an ordinary bar coaster and absorb moisture from the outside of a drink glass, protect the bar surface from moisture, and furthermore serve to cover and adhere to the top of the drink glass, thereby indicating the intention of the drink owner to resume possession and preventing adulteration of or tampering with the drink during the owner's temporary absence. Embodiments include an upper coaster layer, adhesive layer, release layer, and lower coaster layer. Other embodiments include an upper coaster layer, adhesive layer and release layer.

Abstract: The LSAMP gene can be used for cardiovascular disease risk assessment, in particular Left Main Disease. The genetic risk attributable to LSAMP adds to known cardiovascular disease risk factors. Assessment of risk attributable to LSAMP permits early initiation of preventive and therapeutic strategies. Given the pronounced clinical risk associated with Left Main Disease, such risk assessment should significantly reduce morbidity and mortality.

Abstract: The invention relates to predicting, or aiding in predicting, which individuals are at risk of developing coronary artery disease. The invention provides a method for identifying an individual who has an altered risk for developing CAD. The invention further relates to methods of reducing the likelihood that a subject will develop CAD. The invention further provides reagents, nucleic acids and kits comprising nucleic acids containing a polymorphism in a CAD-determinative gene.

Abstract: An apparatus for establishing sulfide perfusion is described and includes a sulfide supply for introducing sulfide into fluid for perfusion, an apparatus for delivery of the perfusion fluid, a fluid chemistry monitor for monitoring the concentration of sulfide and other components of the perfusion fluid, and an electronic controller connected with the sulfide supply and the fluid chemistry monitor to control the sulfide supply to regulate the sulfide concentration of the perfusion fluid based on input from the fluid chemistry monitor.

Abstract: The LSAMP gene can be used for cardiovascular disease risk assessment, in particular Left Main Disease. The genetic risk attributable to LSAMP adds to known cardiovascular disease risk factors. Assessment of risk attributable to LSAMP permits early initiation of preventive and therapeutic strategies. Given the pronounced clinical risk associated with Left Main Disease, such risk assessment should significantly reduce morbidity and mortality.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of identifying a subject having an increased or decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, comprising: a) correlating the presence of one or more genetic markers in chromosome 3q13.31 with an increased or decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease; and b) detecting the one or more genetic markers of step (a) in the subject, thereby identifying the subject as having an increased or decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Also provided are methods of identifying subjects with cardiovascular disease as having a good or poor prognosis, as well as methods of identifying effective treatment regimens for cardiovascular disease, based on correlation with genetic markers in chromosome 3q13.31.

Abstract: A reference cell layout for use in a 1T/1C ferroelectric memory array includes a transistor of a first polarity type having a gate coupled to a reference word line and a current path coupled between a bit line and an internal cell node, a transistor of a second polarity type having a gate coupled to a pre-charge line and a current path coupled between a source of power supply voltage and the internal cell node, a shunt reference word line extending across the reference cell that is electrically isolated from the reference word line, the pre-charge line and the transistors within the physical boundary of the memory cell, and a ferroelectric capacitor coupled between the internal cell node and a reference plate line.

Abstract: An improved gas pilot control apparatus with an improved thermopile construction comprised of a consolidated thermocouple and thermopile capable of providing multiple EMF signals to operate a gas valve, transmitter/receiver and other components when positioned relative to a pilot flame. The improved thermopile requires a pilot flame of typically 500 BTU/hr to generate the EMF milli voltage required by modern gas valves to maintain reliable, rapid and safe operation of the appliance. The improved thermopile is electrically connected to an electromagnetic valve that controls the flow of gas from the source of supply to the pilot and main burner. The thermopiles are electrically connected to electromagnetic valves and to a transmitter/receiver that remotely control the flow of gas to the main burner.

Abstract: A combined thermocouple and thermopile capable of producing multiple EMF signals. The combined thermocouple and thermopile construction is particularly adapted for use as an electric generator capable of producing multiple EMF signals and able to respond faster to changes to the presence or absence of a pilot or gas burner flame. The conductors of the thermopile are comprised of dissimilar metals joined at each end to form hot and cold thermocouple junctions. The thermopile may provide multiple EMF signals when a third wire lead is affixed to a cold junction between either end of the array. The array of thermocouples is formed in a circle and enclosed in a metal sleeve or jacket.

Abstract: A thermopile construction adapted for use as an electric generator capable of producing multiple EMF outputs in response to heat as from a pilot flame. A cluster of hot and cold thermocouple junctions are arrayed within a housing. The hot junction of one of the thermocouples, located at the beginning of the array, extends beyond the other hot junctions for greater sensitivity to changes in temperature as from a pilot flame and surrounding radiating surfaces. While being a part of the array, the longer thermocouple also has extension wires at the cold junction thereof to deliver the EMF of that couple alone to a control device requiring a small EMF. One such wire serves also as one of two leads for delivering the EMF of the entire array to an electromechanical device that requires a larger EMF. Additional extension wires can be added to obtain intermediate EMF values.

Abstract: A combined thermocouple and thermopile capable of producing multiple EMF signals. The combined thermocouple and thermopile construction is particularly adapted for use as an electric generator capable of producing multiple EMF signals and able to respond faster to changes to the presence or absence of a pilot or gas burner flame. The conductors of the thermopile are comprised of dissimilar metals joined at each end to form hot and cold thermocouple junctions. The thermopile may provide multiple EMF signals when a third wire lead is affixed to a cold junction between either end of the array. The array of thermocouples is formed in a circle and enclosed in a metal sleeve or jacket.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method perform search operations on a document having nested elements of varying types. The apparatus finds in the document an element which is capable of containing nested elements of one or more varying types. The apparatus can also replace the found element with a substitute element, which is also capable of containing nested elements of one or more varying types. The types of elements include texts, images, animation, and sound clips. For each element, a matching function and a find function are provided. The matching function associated with one element determines if a target element matches itself based on predetermined search criteria. The find function associated with one element searches for a match of a target element within itself. The find function of one element can in turn invoke find functions associated with elements embedded within itself in carrying out the search on the target element.