Abstract: A method transmitting a message over at least one of a plurality of channels of a communications network is provided. The method comprises the steps of detecting a presence of jamming pulses in the at least one of the plurality of channels. The characteristics of the jamming pulses in the at least one of the plurality of channels is determined wherein the determined characteristics define at least interstices between the jamming pulses. The message is transmitted over the at least one of the plurality of channels wherein the message is transmitted within the interstices of the jamming pulse determined from the step of determining characteristics of the jamming pulses.

Abstract: A method for automatically identifying defects in turbine engine blades is provided. The method comprises acquiring one or more radiographic images corresponding to one or more turbine engine blades and identifying one or more regions of interest from the one or more radiographic images. The method then comprises extracting one or more geometric features based on the one or more regions of interest and analyzing the one or more geometric features to identify one or more defects in the turbine engine blades.

Abstract: System, method and computer program product for optimal pricing of financial products. Data related to the financial product is extracted from at least one data source. A structured data file is generated from the data. The structured data file comprises a plurality of attributes and a plurality of price parameters related to the financial product. The plurality of price parameters comprise a price conversion probability measure and a business measure parameter associated with the financial product. Then, the optimal price associated with the financial product is estimated based on the plurality of attributes, the plurality of parameters, the price conversion probability measure and the business measure parameter.

Abstract: Computerized method and system for making decisions based on evidential reasoning are provided. The method allows for providing a model structure; including a plurality of processing nodes. Each of the processing nodes is coupled to receive a set of inputs to supply a respective output. The method further allows for evaluating a respective attribute assigned to each of the plurality of processing nodes. A number of possible linguistic evidential values is specified for each of the attributes, wherein some of the evidential values comprise unknown information. A combining step allows for combining the outputs from the processing nodes to reach a decision even in the presence of unknown information.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention comprises an actuating mechanism for a turbine comprising a compliant member (meaning at least one compliant member) comprising a series of serpentine folds forming a plurality of fold sections and a central cavity (meaning at least one central cavity) interposed between the adjacent fold sections wherein the compliant member is movable between a first retracted position and a second extended position upon introduction of a pressurized medium into the central cavity and dispersion of the pressurized medium within the serpentine folds.