Abstract: The present invention relates to Notch-binding agents and Notch antagonists and methods of using the agents and/or antagonists for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of one or more human Notch receptor, such as Notch2 and/or Notch3, and inhibit tumor growth. The present invention further provides methods of treating cancer, the methods comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that specifically binds to a non-ligand binding region of the extracellular domain of a human Notch receptor protein and inhibits tumor growth.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolated thraustochytrid microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof. The invention is further directed to biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, cultures, methods of producing microbial oils, and methods of using the isolated thraustochytrids, biomasses, and microbial oils.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable storage mediums encoded with computer programs executed by one or more processors, and systems, for organizing browser windows are disclosed. A selection of one or more tabs of a plurality of tabs arranged on one or more windows of a browser may be received, wherein each of the plurality of tabs corresponds to a web page. The tabs may be grouped based on the selection. The grouped tabs may be arranged on a grouped window of the browser. The grouped window comprising the grouped tabs may be tagged with an identifier that differentiates the grouped window from a remaining one or more windows of the browser not associated with the grouped tabs.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system are provided to update geographic location information for an electronic device. The method can include transmitting the geographic location information for the electronic device to a server device at a first time interval. A determination can be made regarding whether the electronic device is in communication with a third-party device. If the electronic device is in communication with the third-party device, then updated geographic location information for the electronic device is transmitted to the server device at a second time interval, where the second time interval is shorter than the first time interval.

Abstract: In a Power over Ethernet (POE) system, a power source equipment (PSE) device configured to deliver power to one or more powered devices (PDs) over a plurality of Ethernet transmission lines. The PSE interface includes a multi-port transmission line connector capable connecting to multiple Ethernet transmission lines, and a power source equipment (PSE) controller module integrated with the multi-port transmission line connector. The PSE controller module is capable of high power operation beyond that specifically by IEEE standard 802.3af™ for powered devices. More specifically, the PSE controller is configured to deliver over 15.4 Watts, and up to 36 Watts of power, to meet the needs of high powered devices such as IP Phones, and access points. Further, the PSE controllers can utilize, currently unused, class 4 of IEEE standard 802.3af™ to identify, initiate, and classify the high power operation.

Abstract: A method of transmitting data in a cable modem system includes the steps of encoding the data using forward error correction. The data is then encoded with Turbo encoding. The data is then sent to a modulation scheme. The data is then transmitted over a cable channel. The data is then demodulated. The data is then decoded using a Turbo decoder. An inverse of the forward error correction is then applied to the data.

Abstract: Provided are a ferroelectric thin film formation composition, a ferroelectric thin film and a method of fabricating a ferroelectric thin film, the ferroelectric thin film formation composition being capable of effectively preventing occurrence of a striation and expanding the range of choice of a sol composition. A ferroelectric thin film formation composition containing a metal compound that is a material to form a ferroelectric thin film contains a hydrophobic compound which includes a reactive group reacting with a hydroxy group and in which at least an end side of a remnant exclusive of the reactive group has a hydrophobic property. Thus, it is possible to expand the range of choice of the sol composition while effectively suppressing occurrence of the striation.

Abstract: An embodiment of a symmetry forming device for an alignment system can include an interferometer, a compensator, and an analyzer. The interferometer can be configured to receive a light beam, where the light beam can be produced from a light source or from combining beams from a plurality of light sources. Further, the interferometer can be configured to split the light beam into two beams, rotate one beam 180 degrees with respect to the other beam about an axis of rotation, and recombine the two beams to form a recombined beam. The compensator can be configured to adjust a path length of either the combined or the recombined beam in first and second polarization directions to form an adjusted light beam. The analyzer can be configured to pass a polarization direction or an amplitude and phase profile of either the recombined or adjusted light beam, where the recombined or adjusted light beam is directed onto a substrate.

Abstract: A system or apparatus for monitoring an Integrated Circuit (IC) chip includes: a sense circuit at least partially constructed on the IC chip and configured to produce one or more sense signals each indicative of a corresponding process-dependent circuit parameter of the IC chip; and a digitizer module configured to produce, responsive to the one or more sense signals, one or more digitized signals each representative of a corresponding one of the sense signals. A controller is configured to determine a value of one or more of the process-dependent circuit parameters based on one or more of the digitized signals.

Abstract: The programmable slew rate driver uses separate and programmably selectable resistors for time constants for on and off transitions on the NMOS and PMOS output transistors. By proper setting of gate voltage time constants and overlap of NMOS and PMOS “on” times, a desired output slew rate is accomplished, having a smooth output transition, without generation of shoot-through current. The programmable slew rate driver includes a first driver transistor coupled between the first supply voltage and output, a second driver transistor coupled between the second supply voltage and output, a plurality of upper transition blocks coupled in parallel and a plurality of lower transition blocks coupled in parallel between the first and second supply voltage. The rates of change and overlap of the gate voltages are in turn substantially determined by the resistance of the lower transition control blocks and the capacitance of the gate of the second driver transistor.

Abstract: A system for transferring data in a microprocessor architecture including a memory array unit (MAU) and multiple devices seeking access to the MAU. The system has a row match circuit for detecting and indicating a row match between successive row addresses. The row match circuit include a latch for storing a previous row address request, and a comparator for comparing a previously latched row address request with a present row address request associated with a specific device of the multiple devices seeking access to the MAU. The comparator asserts a row match signal when the previously latched row address request matches the present row address request. The system further includes an arbiter for controlling priorities associated with the multiple devices seeking access to the MAU.

Abstract: Apparatus for modifying a beam of light, comprising at least one set of blades moveable across the beam, wherein each set of blades is arranged into a first subset of blades and a second subset of blades, and wherein the respective subsets of blades are axially spaced from each other. The apparatus is particularly suitable in apparatus comprising a light source and means for directing and/or focusing the light, and may be embodied (a) in a color changer for changing the color of light in a light beam, (b) in a diaphragm for varying the aperture, and (c) in dimmer apparatus for dimming light beam.