Abstract: A mediation server includes a related information receiving means for receiving store-related information for identifying a visited store and item-related information for identifying an item recognized by the user in the visited store, a storage means for storing item data, store data, price data, and remuneration data indicating a remuneration amount to be paid from one store to another store, a generating means for generating presented information indicating a purchase cost when purchasing a presented item corresponding to the item-related information from a store selling the item by reference to the storage means based on the received item-related information and store-related information, and a presented information transmitting means for transmitting the presented information to the mobile terminal. When the selling store is different from the visited store, the remuneration amount to be paid from the selling store to the visited store is included in the purchase cost.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aggregating digital access rights owned by a group of individuals and for correlating access rights to physical presence of the users to more accurately control access and distribution of copyrighted media. The intersection of content authorization information associated with each individual of a group may be analyzed. The aggregation and analysis of digital access rights enables multiple users to share the cost of a digital access right to access a content asset in a common area.

Abstract: To prevent deterioration of an ejection characteristic, which is caused by adhesion of an air bubble mixed in liquid to channels (6) and slits (13) communicated therewith, provided is a liquid jet head, including: a supply port (2) through which liquid is supplied; a discharge port (3) through which the liquid is discharged; a liquid supply chamber (4) communicated with the supply port (2); a liquid discharge chamber (5) communicated with the discharge port (3); a channel row (7) forced of a plurality of channels (6), which are provided in parallel between the liquid supply chamber (4) and the liquid discharge chamber (5) and communicated with the liquid supply chamber (4) and the liquid discharge chamber (5); and a communication path (9) for bypassing the liquid from the liquid supply chamber (4) to the liquid discharge chamber (5). An air bubble is removed outside via the communication path (9).

Abstract: A system for cooling an electronic display where an isolating structure may be used to allow ambient air to cool power modules. The isolating structure substantially prohibits contaminants which may be present within the ambient air from contacting sensitive electrical components on the power modules or otherwise. A gasket may be used to seal the interface between the power modules and the isolating structure. Heat sinks may be placed in thermal communication with the power supplies and fans may draw air through a narrow channel in which the heat sinks are located. In some embodiments the narrow channel may have the opposing surface of the channel defined by the rear portion of an LED assembly. Exemplary embodiments may use the ambient air to cool both the power modules and a closed loop of isolated gas within the electronic display.

Abstract: Methods and circuits for analyzing a signal and adjusting parameters of an equalizer for a signal. The signal is received at a receiver over a channel wherein the signal has a wave form. The signal is equalized at an equalizer using an adjustable parameter for the equalization. Data points from the signal are sampled between upper and lower limits of a threshold at an error sampler. A performance metric of the signal is computed based on a statistical density of the data points from the signal between the upper and lower limits of the threshold.

Abstract: The present invention provides a projection application device which is working through a wireless video output device and its video output control unit. The video output device includes a microprocessor. A video output unit is coupled to the microprocessor for outputting a video data. A video output control unit is coupled to the microprocessor for controlling a projecting image outputted by the projection device. The video output control unit includes a designation unit for designating the video data to the projection device or the video output device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor device production method and a rinse used in the production method. The method includes: a sealing composition application process in which a semiconductor sealing layer is formed by applying, to at least a portion of a surface of a semiconductor substrate, a semiconductor sealing composition that includes a resin having a cationic functional group and a weight average molecular weight of from 2,000 to 600,000, wherein a content of sodium and a content of potassium are 10 mass ppb or less on an elemental basis, respectively; and, subsequently, a rinsing process in which the surface of the semiconductor substrate on which the semiconductor sealing layer has been formed is rinsed with a rinse having a pH at 25° C. of 6 or lower.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing triggerless EIR service in a Diameter network. One method includes steps performed at a Diameter routing agent (DRA). The steps include, receiving a registration or authentication information request at the DRA. The steps further include performing, by the DRA, an EIR lookup in response to the registration or authentication information request message. The method further includes, relaying the registration or authentication information request message to a home subscriber server (HSS) or a home location register (HLR) or responding on behalf of the HSS or HLR based on results of the EIR lookup.

Abstract: An inhibitive water-based polymer mud system and method for using the system in drilling and in stabilizing wellbores is disclosed for use in water sensitive formations as an alternative to oil-based muds or water-based muds comprising ferro-chrome lignosulfonates. The system comprises a fresh water or salt water base thinned or dispersed with a sulfonated acrylic copolymer having a hybrid/graft lignosulfonate multipolymer structure containing carboxylate and sulfonate functional groups with synthetic polymer side chains covalently linked to a base lignosulfonate material, having a molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 to about 15,000, and having a high anionic charge density. This system is effective and has stable rheology over a broad pH range, even at a near neutral pH of 8.0. The drilling fluids do not contain heavy metals and are rheologically tolerant to contaminants such as cement, anhydrite and sodium and temperatures as high as about 400° F.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sharing user profile information using tag clouds are provided in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention. A first tag cloud may be generated from attributes stored in a first user profile and a second tag cloud may be generated from attributes stored in a second user profile. A user may drag-and-drop attributes between the two tag clouds and, in response, the underlying user profiles may be updated. Tag clouds may thus present a user's media preferences in an attractive and compelling visual arrangement that, in some embodiments, also functions as an intuitive interface for copying preferences between user profiles.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for providing secure control over stored metrology parameters. A random number key is generated and associated with identifiable information such as a serial number associated with a device. The random number and identification information are stored in a database separate and remote from the device. Alteration of the stored metrology parameters are permitted only upon use of the random number as a key to unlock the device.

Abstract: A strain enhanced transistor is provided having a strain inducing layer overlying a gate electrode. The gate electrode has sloped sidewalls over the channel region of the transistor.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for copper/low-k dielectric material integration. The methods involve depositing and curing a low-k dielectric material and depositing a mask on the low-k dielectric material. A via is patterned in the low-k dielectric material and a trench is patterned in the low-k dielectric material. After the via or trench is patterned, a portion of the low-k material is backfilled with a backfill material. The trench and via are filled with copper, then the mask and the copper filling the via are removed. After a first pre-CLN, the backfill material is removed. This creates a robust copper/porous low-k dielectric material interconnect.

Abstract: In methods, compounds, and topical formulations for treatment of inflammatory skin disorders incorporating compounds represented by the formulas below: wherein each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently hydrogen, hologen, alkyl, or alkoxy; each of R4 and R5 is independently hydrogen, alkyl, or alkoxy; and each of R6 and R7 is independently hydrogen, nitro, alkyl, or alkoxy; wherein each of A1, A3, and A4 is independently hydrogen or alkyl; and A2 is independently hydrogen or hydroxy; and wherein each of B1, B2, and B3 is independently hydrogen, hydroxy, or alkoxy; and each of B4 and B5 is independently hydrogen or alkyl, applying such compounds topically as sprays, mists, aerosols, solutions, lotions, gels, creams, ointments, pastes, unguents, emulsions, and suspensions to treat inflammatory skin disorders and the symptoms associated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process comprising the steps of reacting a reactive mixture comprising at least one silicone-containing component, at least one hydrophilic component, and at least one diluent to form an ophthalmic device having an advancing contact angle of less than about 80°; and contacting the ophthalmic device with an aqueous extraction solution at an elevated extraction temperature, wherein said at least one diluent has a boiling point at least about 10° higher than said extraction temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for treating cellulose to make it more accessible for enzymatic or chemical modification. The invention includes treating cellulose with an alkali in an alcohol/water co-solvent system. The treatment decrystallizes or deaggregates the cellulosic material. The methods and systems increase the efficiency of enzymatic or chemical modifications of cellulose for use as biofuels or cellulose derivatives.

Abstract: An inland freight management module for managing inland moves of freight from a plurality of vendor supply locations to port includes a profile maintenance component, a load planning component, and a load routing and booking component. The profile maintenance component is adapted for maintaining an inland planning zone profile including information relating to a plurality of inland planning zones generated according to one or more customs districts. The load planning component is programmed for planning field consolidation of one or more container loads via a multi-stop route between the plurality of vendor supply locations, where the multi-stop route is generated within one of the plurality of inland planning zones.

Abstract: A system includes an education module (171) that is operable with, includes, or is operable to control three-dimensional figure generation software (170). The education module (171) is configured to present a three-dimensional interactive rendering (981) on a display (132) above an image (250) of an interactive book (150) disposed beneath a camera (130) that is operable with the education module (171). The three-dimensional interactive rendering (981) can be a game, an interaction scenario, or other image, and can be presented when a user (400) covers a user actuation target (304). A cut video (850) can be presented after the user actuation target (304) is covered but before the three-dimensional interactive rendering (981) is presented to provide a stimulating educational experience to a student.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I: (I). In another embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula II: (II). In another embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula III: (III). Variables A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, R2, R7, V, W, X, Y and Z of Formulas I, II and III are defined herein. The invention also includes use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment, prophylactic or therapeutic, of disorders and conditions related to the activity of beta-secretase protein. Such disorders include, for example, Alzheimer's Disease, cognitive deficits, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other central nervous system conditions related to and/or caused by the formation and/or deposition of plaque on the brain.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of a terminal to reduce interference between cells in a multicell system. In more detail, the method includes: receiving information on at least one adjacent base station from a serving base station; receiving a reference signal from the at least one adjacent base station on the basis of the information on the at least one adjacent base station; measuring interference for each transmitting antenna of the at least one adjacent base station by using the reference signal; and transmitting interference information on the each transmitting antenna to the serving base station.