Abstract: Disclosed is a network hardening mechanism. The mechanism: generates a dependency graph from a multitude of exploits; constructs a goal conditions expression which may then be used to determine set(s) of safe network configurations. A subset of these safe network configuration sets may then be selected for implementation using hardening costs as a criterion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-cleansing system comprising at least two subsystems including an active subsystem and at least one available inactive subsystem. At least two of the subsystems may be connected to each other by a communications link and connected to an external network through a local network. An arbitration mechanism is capable of designating one of the at least one available inactive subsystem to be a designated active system. An active subsystem and a designated active subsystem may share an IP address, but only the active subsystem utilizes the IP address to output information to the external network. A transfer mechanism capable of deactivating the active subsystem and then activating a designated active system may be initiated by a transfer criterion. A self-cleansing mechanism may then cleanse the deactivated subsystem.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interactive closed loop data entry mechanism with real-time graphical feedback. The mechanism includes a spatial display processor, a graphical feedback mechanism, an entry interface, a value updater, and a connected-system-interface.

Abstract: A measurement device comprising a horizontal track, at least one self-leveling foot coupled to the horizontal track, a hemispherical track coupled to the horizontal track, a movable sensor unit coupled to the hemispherical track, and a connector disposed on the hemispherical track for taking measurements on the ground.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for performing electroencephalographic (EEG) phase dependent brain imaging using evoked and event related potentials (EP, ERP) or other forms of brain imaging including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and magnetic encephalography (MEG). The methods and devices can be used for a variety of purposes, including for the study of normal and pathological cognitive function, and for the diagnosis and prognosis of neurological and sleep disorders.

Abstract: An open set recognition system utilizing transductive inference including capture device(s), a basis, quality checker(s), feature extractor(s), a gallery, a rejection threshold, a storage mechanism, and a recognition stage. The basis encodes sample(s) and is derived using training samples. The feature extractor(s) generates signature(s) from sample(s) using the basis. The rejection threshold is created using a rejection threshold learning mechanism that calculates the rejection threshold using sample(s) by: swapping a sample identifier with other sample identifier(s); computing a credibility value for the swapped sample identifiers; deriving a peak-to-side ratio distribution using the credibility values; and determining the rejection threshold using the peak-to-side ratio distribution. The open set recognition stage authenticates or reject as unknown the identity of unknown sample(s) using derived credibility values, derived peak-to-side ratios for the unknown sample and the rejection threshold.

Abstract: Non-invasive methods for detecting non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and identifying the presence or absence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in a subject utilize one or more biomarkers. The methods can differentiate between subjects with NASH and those with simple steatosis. Kits containing one or more agents for measuring the level of the biomarkers can be utilized to perform the described methods.

Abstract: A method and system for finding a multiple solutions to a problem is disclosed. The method includes: modeling a problem as an objective function, generating a multitude of candidate solutions for said objective function; and determining a set of acceptable and distinct solutions. The objective function is capable of mapping structures in a search space. The search space includes a multitude of points. For each of said candidate solutions at each of said multitude of points, the set of acceptable and distinct solutions are determined by: calculating a fitness using the objective function; assigning each fitness to its candidate solution; transforming the fitness using a penalty function; determining if the candidate solution is acceptable; determining if the candidate solution is sufficiently distinct; and adding the candidate solution to the set of acceptable and distinct solutions if the candidate solution was determined to be acceptable and distinct.

Abstract: A denoising mechanism uses chosen signal classes and selected analysis dictionaries. The chosen signal class includes a collection of signals. The analysis dictionaries describe signals. The embedding threshold value is initially determined for a training set of signals in the chosen signal class. The update signal is initialized with a signal corrupted by noise.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Syntactic Landmine Detector. The syntactic landmine detector processes a received signal from a ground penetrating RADAR which contains at least one spatial sequence, the spatial sequence containing relative spatial information locating impedance discontinuities. The spatial sequence is then associated with at least one physical characteristic of a landmine.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a method for recognition of proteins and other biological molecules by imaging morphology, size and distribution of crystalline and amorphous dry residues in droplets (further referred to as “crystallization pattern”) containing predetermined amount of certain crystal-forming organic compounds (reporters) to which protein to be analyzed is added. It has been shown that changes in the crystallization patterns of a number of amino-acids can be used as a “signature” of a protein added. It was also found that both the character of changer in the crystallization patter and the fact of such changes can be used as recognition elements in analysis of protein molecules.

Abstract: Disclosed is an access and information flow control framework. The framework includes: creating consistent and conflict-free authorization requirement(s) from the raw authorization requirement(s); creating consistent case authorization(s); creating information flow and propagated information flow requirement(s) that are consistent with an information flow policy; creating operation authorization(s); resolving inconsistencies in operation authorization(s); and ensuring that the operation authorization(s) are conflict-free.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for determining the state of a neural system. In one embodiment, a plurality of stimuli to the system can be delivered to the system, and then the resulting respective responses can be analyzed to determine whether the system state is static, or whether it is undergoing dynamic changes. In another aspect of the invention, a single stimulus having a plurality of components can be administered, and the responses to each component can be contrasted and compared to determine the state of the neural system. In each case, this information can be used to predict the occurrence of neural perturbations or episodes associated with a change in the state of the neural system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Syntactic Landmine Detector. The syntactic landmine detector processes a received signal from a ground penetrating RADAR which contains at least one spatial sequence, the spatial sequence containing relative spatial information locating impedance discontinuities. The spatial sequence is then associated with at least one physical characteristic of a landmine.

Abstract: High concentrations of dye may be prepared in combination with thermoplastic polymers and used in optical polymers as monomeric and dimeric molecular solutions. The method of preparing high concentration levels allows the control over the aggregation of dye molecules that is required to maintain effective nonlinear operation. The present invention is applicable to many systems and is essential to the successful production of working optical limiting devices and other optically transparent polymeric devices, as well as other photonic applications, such as nonlinear optics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cellular network handoff decision mechanism which comprising the steps of: determining a sampling interval using a carrier wavelength; determining a local averaging interval that is larger than the sampling interval; determining a handoff decision interval that is larger than the local averaging interval; selecting at least two base stations from a multitude of base stations having a pilot signal from a reference cellular network using a selection criterion; determining a received signal strength from the pilot signal strength for each of the selected base stations once during every sampling interval; calculating a local average signal strength value using each of the received signal strengths once during every local averaging interval; determining an assignment region in which the local average signal strength value lies using a hysteresis range; and calculating a handoff decision once during every handoff decision interval using a handoff calculation.

Abstract: A system for finding a solution to a constrained optimization problem is disclosed. The system uses a mathematical formulation describing the constrained optimization problem. A transformer builds a specific function using the mathematical formulation, variables; an objective function; at least one constraint; a class of transformation functions with a predefined set of properties; and Lagrange multipliers. The specific function may include a nonlinear resealing part; and an augmented Lagrangian part. An iterative solver uses the specific function, and Lagrange multipliers to generate a solution.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) logic family composed of ratioed logic with intrinsically “on” symmetric fully depleted double-gate (DG) SOI MOSFET load(s) and asymmetric fully depleted double gate MOSFET driver(s).

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for evaluating the performance of cellular network handoff decisions. One embodiment of this system includes the steps of: creating a reference cellular network description; creating reduced geometric structures from the reference cellular network description; representing a general trajectory for a mobile unit in the reference cellular network description; approximating the general trajectory with a piecewise path having a multitude of handoff decision points; selecting a handoff mechanism; selecting handoff parameters; creating a discrete-time formulation characterizing handoff behaviors; and calculating at least one handoff performance metric. The handoff performance metrics may include assignment probabilities; handoff probabilities; a mean number of handoff value; a crossover point; and overall signaling load incurred by a handoff mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a digital neural processor comprising at least one neural processing element. The neural processing elements including at least one simulated dendrite and a simulated axon. Each of the simulated dendrites may include: a dendrite input capable of receiving at least one dendrite input signal and a dendrite signal propagation function capable of calculating a dendrite output signal in discrete time steps from each dendrite input signal. The signal propagation function may further include a delay parameter; a duration parameter; and an amplitude parameter. The simulated axon includes an axon input capable of receiving dendrite output signals, an axon function, capable of calculating an axon output signal from dendrite output signal(s) and an axon output capable of outputting the axon output signal.