Abstract: A small object cassette processing station for depositing small objects into selected cells of a small object cassette. The station comprises a bulk small object bin structured and operable to retain a bulk quantity of small objects of a selected type. The station additionally comprises a small object counting and parsing subsystem configured to parse a plurality of groups of small objects received from the bulk quantity of the small objects retained in the bulk small object bin. Each group of small objects comprises a number of small objects by a central control system. The station further comprise a small object distribution subsystem configured to receive each parsed group of small objects and deposit each parsed group of small objects into one of a plurality of small object cells of a small object cassette as stipulated by the central control system.

Abstract: A seed pod shatter test system for determining the resistance to seed pod shattering in various plants, wherein the system comprises a mobile platform that is structured and operable to traverse at least one row of plants growing in plot, and at least one plant engaging head mounted to a front of the mobile platform. The at least one plant engaging head is structured and operable to condition each of the plurality of plants by contacting each of the plants in the row(s) with a predetermined amount of force as the mobile platform traverse the row(s) of plants. The system additionally comprises a data collections and analysis system that is structured and operable to determine an amount of seed pod shattering that occurred in the plurality of plants as a result of the conditioning.

Abstract: A computer program product is provided according to some embodiments.

Abstract: A seed pod shatter test system for determining the resistance to seed pod shattering in various plants, wherein the system comprises a mobile platform that is structured and operable to traverse at least one row of plants growing in plot, and at least one plant engaging head mounted to a front of the mobile platform. The at least one plant engaging head is structured and operable to condition each of the plurality of plants by contacting each of the plants in the row(s) with a predetermined amount of force as the mobile platform traverse the row(s) of plants. The system additionally comprises a data collections and analysis system that is structured and operable to determine an amount of seed pod shattering that occurred in the plurality of plants as a result of the conditioning.

Abstract: A small object cassette processing station for depositing small objects into selected cells of a small object cassette. The station comprises a bulk small object bin structured and operable to retain a bulk quantity of small objects of a selected type. The station additionally comprises a small object counting and parsing subsystem configured to parse a plurality of groups of small objects received from the bulk quantity of the small objects retained in the bulk small object bin. Each group of small objects comprises a number of small objects by a central control system. The station further comprise a small object distribution subsystem configured to receive each parsed group of small objects and deposit each parsed group of small objects into one of a plurality of small object cells of a small object cassette as stipulated by the central control system.

Abstract: A high throughput system for sorting a plurality of different small object types into a plurality of cells of a plurality of small object cassettes is provided. The system comprises: at least one small object cassette having a plurality of small object cells; an automated conveyor system for transporting the cassette(s) from a loading location to a unloading location on the conveyor system; at least one cassette filling station disposed over the conveyor system such that the conveyor system extends under a small object distribution subsystem of each respective cassette filling station; and a computer based central control system structured and operable to control various operations of the conveyor system and each cassette filling station.

Abstract: A drive system for a projection screen in a swept surface volumetric 3D display is disclosed. The drive system causes the projection screen to reciprocate through an excursion distance at a screen reciprocating frequency relative to a projection system. The drive system includes an actuator arrangement for generating an input reciprocating force substantially at the screen reciprocating frequency through an input excursion distance and a support structure for the projection screen. The support structure includes a resonant mounting arrangement for the projection screen. The resonant mounting arrangement is operably connected to the actuator arrangement and configured to allow the projection screen to reciprocate through the excursion distance. The resonant mounting arrangement is configured to have a resonant frequency substantially equivalent to the screen reciprocating frequency on actuation of the actuator arrangement.

Abstract: A high throughput system for sorting a plurality of different small object types into a plurality of cells of a plurality of small object cassettes is provided. The system comprises: at least one small object cassette having a plurality of small object cells; an automated conveyor system for transporting the cassette(s) from a loading location to a unloading location on the conveyor system; at least one cassette filling station disposed over the conveyor system such that the conveyor system extends under a small object distribution subsystem of each respective cassette filling station; and a computer based central control system structured and operable to control various operations of the conveyor system and each cassette filling station.

Abstract: A drive system for a projection screen in a swept surface volumetric 3D display is disclosed. The drive system causes the projection screen to reciprocate through an excursion distance at a screen reciprocating frequency relative to a projection system. The drive system includes an actuator arrangement for generating an input reciprocating force substantially at the screen reciprocating frequency through an input excursion distance and a support structure for the projection screen. The support structure includes a resonant mounting arrangement for the projection screen. The resonant mounting arrangement is operably connected to the actuator arrangement and configured to allow the projection screen to reciprocate through the excursion distance. The resonant mounting arrangement is configured to have a resonant frequency substantially equivalent to the screen reciprocating frequency on actuation of the actuator arrangement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for utilising data relating to one or more predetermined events which occur in at least one visual and/or audible media. The invention identifies the one or more predetermined events and collects response data from one or more user sources and allocates the collected data to response times or time intervals. At least part of the collected response data is allocated as occurring as a result of one or more of the predetermined events and other of the collected response data is not taken into account as it is identified as resulting from general activity rather than being specific to a predetermined event.

Abstract: A method and system for analyzing a project. Values may be assigned to each factor of a predetermined set of factors relating to a project. A score representing a likely outcome of the project may be determined using the values.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for predicting the outcome of a project and, if needed, increasing its likelihood of success. Numerical values are assigned to a set of predetermined factors affecting the outcome of the project. The values are assigned based on a subjective evaluation of each factor with respect to the project. The factors include the duration of the project, the performance integrity of persons involved in implementing the project, the perceived commitment of senior management to the project, the local commitment to the project and the effort required to implement the project. A score is calculated based on the values assigned to the factors. The score is applied to empirical data on prior project outcomes and scores to determine the probability of success of the project. If desired, project changes can be implemented and new values assigned to one or more factors to improve the score and increase the probability of success of the project.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of the Neuregulin (NRG) family, particularly NRG1 and more particularly NRG1?, and most particularly NRG1?1. The present invention also relates to the use of such modulators to inhibit goblet cell hyperplasia and therefore also relates to the use of such modulators in the treatment or prevention of human diseases and disorders featuring pathological mucus production such as COPD, CF, chronic bronchitis and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of the Neuregulin (NRG) family, particularly NRG1 and more particularly NRG1?, and most particularly NRG1?1. The present invention also relates to the use of such modulators to inhibit goblet cell hyperplasia and therefore also relates to the use of such modulators in the treatment or prevention of human diseases and disorders featuring pathological mucus production such as COPD, CF, chronic bronchitis and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of the Neuregulin (NRG) family, particularly NRG1 and more particularly NRG1?, and most particularly NRG1?1. The present invention also relates to the use of such modulators to inhibit goblet cell hyperplasia and therefore also relates to the use of such modulators in the treatment or prevention of human diseases and disorders featuring pathological mucus production such as COPD, CF, chronic bronchitis and asthma.

Abstract: A method of identifying a substance suitable for use in inhibiting mucus hypersecretion that modulates the activity of a human cathepsin C gene or its gene product. The method involves combining a candidate substance with the human cathepsin C gene or its gene product and measuring the effect of the candidate substance on the activity of the gene or its gene product.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide human cell adhesion and extracellular matrix proteins (CADECM) and polynucleotides which identify and encode CADECM. Embodiments of the invention also provide expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. Other embodiments provide methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of CADECM.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide human lipid-associated molecules (LIPAM) and polynucleotides which identify and encode LIPAM. Embodiments of the invention also provide expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. Other embodiments provide methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of LIPAM.

Abstract: An environmental control system (ECS) for an aircraft may be employed to regulate temperature of air entering a cabin of the aircraft. During conditioning of the air, condensate may form in the air. A multiple-stage condensate extraction unit may be incorporated into the ECS to remove the condensate. The extraction unit may be provided with two fluid collection stages built into a cylindrical duct. The duct may have a bend therein. One of the collection stages may be positioned on an upstream side of the bend while the second one of the stages may be positioned on a downstream side thereof. The combination of the two stages and their positioning on either side of the bend may provide a particularly compact and efficient condensate extraction unit.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide human receptors and membrane-associated proteins (REMAP) and Q polynucleotides which identify and encode REMAP. Embodiments of the invention also provide expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. Other embodiments provide methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of REMAP.