Abstract: We present technology that allows layman computer users to simply create, provision, and maintain secured infrastructure—an instant PKI. This technology can be used in a wide variety of applications including wired and wireless networks, secure sensor networks (such as medical networks), emergency alert networks, as well as simply and automatically provisioning network devices whether secure or not.

Abstract: Machine-readable coded data disposed on or in a substrate. The coded data includes a plurality of layouts, each having n identical sub-layouts rotated 1/n revolutions apart about a center of rotation. Each layout encodes a first codeword formed from a sequence of n first symbols, each sub-layout defining the position of a respective one of the first symbols such that the first codeword is indicative of the orientation of the layout. In addition, each layout includes a number target features for enabling a preliminary location and rotation of the layout to be determined by a machine used to read the coded data, with at least some of the target features being shared by at least two of the layouts.

Abstract: A method for processing a wafer using a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) apparatus is provided. The method includes providing a wafer to be processed and heating a slurry to be applied to a polishing pad of the CMP apparatus. The method further includes applying the heated slurry to the polishing pad, and polishing the wafer using the heated slurry. The method also includes stopping the heating of the slurry for a subsequent wafer to be processed.

Abstract: A device for mitigating data flooding in a data communication network. The device can include a first module and a second module. The first module can identify flooding data transmitted from at least one offending host and intended for at least one threatened host. The second module can generate a data rate limit that is communicated to at least one of the plurality of edge nodes defining an entry node. The data rate limit can be based upon an observed rate of transmission of flooding data transmitted from the offending host to the entry node and a desired rate of transmission of flooding data transmitted to the threatened host from at least one other of the plurality of edge nodes defining an exit node.

Abstract: The present invention describes methods for inhibition angiogenesis in tissues using vitronectin &agr;v&bgr;3 antagonists, and particularly for inhibiting angiogenesis in inflamed tissues and in tumor tissues and metastases using therapeutic compositions containing &agr;v&bgr;3 antagonists.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for identifying Streptomyces species using groEL2 gene that can compensate for drawbacks of conventional methods of morphologic classification and 16S rDNA identification being time-consuming, unfaithful, and expensive, thus enabling to efficiently identify Streptomyces species.

Abstract: This invention provides prokaryotic glycosyltransferases, including a bifunctional sialyltransferase that has both an &agr;2,3- and an &agr;2,8-activity. A &bgr;1,4-GalNAc transferase and a &bgr;1,3-galactosyltransferase are also provided by the invention, as are other glycosyltransferases and enzymes involved in synthesis of lipooligosaccharide (LOS). The glycosyltransferases can be obtained from, for example, Campylobacter species, including C. jejuni. In additional embodiments, the invention provides nucleic acids that encode the glycosyltransferases, as well as expression vectors and host cells for expressing the glycosyltransferases.

Abstract: In an air-electrode-side catalyst layer of a fuel cell, the invention proposes a new method of preventing a polyelectrolyte material from being decomposed by radicals resulting from hydrogen that has penetrated an electrolyte membrane. According to the invention, the air-electrode-side catalyst layer is composed of a first catalyst layer on the side of the electrolyte membrane and a second catalyst layer on the side of a gas diffusion layer, and the first catalyst layer is higher in gas flow resistance than the second catalyst layer.

Abstract: This invention provides the identification of a truncation polymorphism of the mdr1 gene that is linked to ivermectin sensitivity in subjects, such as collies. Also provided are methods for detecting drug transport sensitivity in a subject, and animal models and in vitro cell systems using cells from animals having an mdr1 truncation.

Abstract: We present technology that allows layman computer users to simply create, provision, and maintain secured infrastructure—an instant PKI. This technology can be used in a wide variety of applications including wired and wireless networks, secure sensor networks (such as medical networks), emergency alert networks, as well as simply and automatically provisioning network devices whether secure or not.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for fast, quantitative, non-contact topographic investigation of samples. Apparatus includes a light source, and a collimating concave mirror structured and arranged to produce a parallel beam and to direct the parallel beam to a sample to be investigated. A structured mask is located between the light source and the concave mirror, and an image sensor structured and arranged to receive a beam reflected from the sample and the concave mirror. Relative positions of the mask and the sensor to other elements of the apparatus are chosen to provide an essentially sharp image of the mask on the sensor. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Interferon-beta liquid formulations stabilized with a polyol, a non-reducing sugar or a amino acid. In particular, the formulations are stabilized with a polyol, such as mannitol. The formulations, preferably, furthermore comprise a buffer, such as acetate buffer, at a pH comprised between 3.0 and 4.0 and human albumin at a minimum quantity. The interferon-beta is preferably recombinant.

Abstract: Machine-readable coded data disposed on or in a substrate. The coded data includes a layout having order n rotational symmetry, formed from n identical sub-layouts rotated 1/n revolutions apart about a center of rotation. The layout encodes a first codeword formed from a sequence of a multiple m of n first symbols, with each sub-layout defining respective positions for each of m first symbols, such that the m first symbols uniquely identify each sub-layout. Decoding the first symbols provided at one or more of the respective locations within each sub-layout is therefore indicative of the degree of rotation of the layout.

Abstract: A cooperative solving method for controlling a plurality of constraint problem solvers identifies complexity criteria, which provide direction for selecting and for transitioning between constraint problem solvers. The method includes randomly selecting a test point and determining whether the test point satisfies a first complexity criterion. A first constraint problem solver is selected, and an alternate test point is identified by the first solver if the complexity criterion has not been satisfied. If the alternate test point is a problem solution, it is transmitted to the system. If the alternate test point is not a problem solution or if the original randomly-selected test point satisfies the complexity criterion, a second constraint solver selects a new test point. If the new test point is a problem solution, it is transmitted to the system; if the new test point is not a solution, the cooperative solver is restarted.

Abstract: A recombinant promoter which is functional in plant cells, the recombinant promoter comprises at least a minimal functional plant promoter region derived from SEQ ID NOs: 7 or 8.

Abstract: A printhead assembly for an ink jet printer includes an elongate ink supply assembly which defines a plurality of ink conduits The ink supply assembly is operatively engageable with a supply of ink so that ink can pass through the ink conduits, each ink conduit terminating at an exit hole. At least one printhead chip has a plurality of ink inlets and is mounted on the ink supply assembly such that each ink inlet is in fluid communication with a respective ink conduit. A support structure defines a channel in which the ink supply assembly is received and is configured to impart structural rigidity to the printhead assembly.

Abstract: The soporific activity of cis-9,10-octadecenoamide and other soporific fatty acid primary amides is neutralized by hydrolysis in the presence of fatty-acid amide hydrolase (FAAH). Hydrolysis of cis-9,10-octadecenoamide by FAAH leads to the formation of oleic acid, a compound without soporific activity. FAAH has be isolated and the gene encoding FAAH has been cloned, sequenced, and used to express recombinant FAAH. Inhibitors of FAAH are disclosed to block the hydrolase activity.

Abstract: An optical recording medium includes a) a dielectric layer, b) a recording layer, and c) a reflective layer, which are stacked on a surface of a substrate in the described order or stacked on the surface in the order of b) the recording layer, a) the dielectric layer, and c) the reflective layer. The recording layer contains a mixed nickel oxides which decomposes to release a gas and becomes transparent upon heating.

Abstract: A system and method for removing a layer from a substrate surface is provided. The method includes providing at least one encapsulating transport, where the encapsulating transport contains at least some reactive gas. At least one encapsulating transport is applied to the layer, and the layer is a chemically reactive layer. The encapsulating transport ruptures on the chemically reactive layer and releases the reactive gas in combination with a reaction inducing agent onto the chemically reactive layer to facilitate removal of the layer from the substrate surface.

Abstract: A digital camera with an auto exposure setting that adjusts the image data captured by the CCD in response to the lighting conditions at image capture; and,