Abstract: Macrocell communication resources 121 are used to exchange signals between a base station 102 and at least one wireless communication device 104, 106 to establish a device-to-device (D2D) communication link 122 between a first wireless communication device 104 and a second wireless communication device 106. A call, or other communication session, may be initiated by the first wireless communication device by sending a D2D call initiation message over uplink macrocell communication resources to the core network of a cellular communication system. The first wireless communication device may also transmit D2D link information regarding the wireless D2D communication link between the wireless communication devices.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system for determining comprehensiveness of a question paper given a syllabus of topics. An answer and evidence generator of a question answering system executing on the data processing system finds one or more answers based on the syllabus of topics for each question in the question paper. The answer and evidence generator identifies evidence for the one or more answers in the syllabus for each question in the question paper. A concept identifier of the question answering system identifies a set of concepts in the syllabus corresponding to the evidence for each question in the question paper to form a plurality of sets of concepts. The mechanism determines a value for a comprehensiveness metric for the question paper with respect to the syllabus of topics based on the plurality of sets of concepts.

Abstract: A lateral device includes a gate region connected to a drain region by a drift layer. An insulation region adjoins the drift layer between the gate region and the drain region. Permanent charges are embedded in the insulation region, sufficient to cause inversion in the insulation region.

Abstract: A system includes a ratings server that receives the list of top applications from a source external to the ratings server and selects at least a subset of the top applications based at least in part on a rank of each of the top applications in the list. The system further includes a test server that tests at least one characteristic of each of the subset of top applications selected by the ratings server and outputs a rating representing the at least one characteristic. The ratings server determines a behavior of each of the subset of top applications based on the rating and publishes the behavior of the subset of top applications for access by a user over a communication network.

Abstract: A gait modulation system including: (a) a sensor device including a sensor adapted for associating with at least one lower limb of the patient, the sensor for transducing at least one parameter related to a gait of the patient, so as to obtain gait data related to the gait, and (b) a muscle stimulator including: (i) an electrical stimulation circuit, the circuit adapted to supply an electrical stimulation output to an electrode array for performing functional electrical stimulation of at least one muscle of the lower limb, and (ii) a microprocessor, operatively connected to the at least one sensor, the microprocessor adapted for: receiving a stream of gait information based on the gait data; processing the gait information, and controlling the stimulation output based on the processing of the gait information, and wherein the microprocessor is further adapted to identify a failure in the stream of gait information, and to consequently control the electrical stimulation circuit to deliver a fail-safe stimulati

Abstract: In exemplary implementations of this invention, a computer-assisted, handheld machining tool allows even an inexperienced user to carve a complex 3D object, while maintaining artistic freedom to modify the sculpture from an initial CAD design. The tool prevents the user from unintentionally removing material from a volume defined by the CAD design. It does so by slowing or halting spindle rotation as the bit approaches or penetrates the protected volume. The user can override this protective feature. The tool may operate in at least three interaction modes: (i) a static mode in which a static CAD model is used, where the computer assists by preventing the user from damaging the static model; (ii) a dynamic mode where the computer dynamically modifies the CAD model during the sculpting process; and (iii) an autonomous mode where the computer can operate independently of the user, for tasks such as semi-automatic texture rendering.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a sensor to detect entrance of single-ended-zero (SE0) state on first and second data lines, and to detect exit of the SE0 state; and a clamp unit to clamp an overshoot or undershoot condition on the first or second data lines during the detected entrance and exit of the SE0 state.

Abstract: A self-healing hydrophobic epoxy resin composition is provided. The self-healing epoxy resin composition comprises an epoxy resin component and a hardener component, the hardener component comprises at least 0.1 weight % of a modified epoxy resin hardener. The modified epoxy resin hardener is a reaction product of an amino modified oligomericsiloxane and a carboxylic acid anhydride. A process for preparing the modified epoxy resin hardener is also disclosed.

Abstract: Oral cannabinoid formulations, including an aqueous-based oral dronabinol solution, that are stable at room or refrigerated temperatures and may possess improved in vivo absorption profiles with faster onset and lower inter-subject variability.

Abstract: Provided is a method for lifting a first tissue layer with respect to a second tissue layer adjacent thereto, during an endoscopic procedure. The method includes delivering a composition configured to undergo phase transition, to a region between the first tissue layer and the second tissue layer, and controllably inducing phase transition of the composition from a liquid state to a solid state thereof. Further provided is a device and a kit for lifting a first tissue layer with respect to a second tissue layer adjacent thereto, during an endoscopic procedure. The device includes an injection module having an elongate body, a proximal region and a distal region. The distal region may include at least one outlet to a region between the first tissue layer and the second tissue layer, and a phase transition module.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a deodorant or antiperspirant base that includes cyclomethicone and propylene glycol dispersed in the cyclomethicone.

Abstract: Systems and methods for compressing a raw logical data object (201) for storage in a storage device operable with at least one storage protocol, creating, reading, writing, optimizatic in and restoring thereof. Compressing the raw logical data object (201) comprises creating in the storage device a compressed logical data object (203) comprising a header (204) and one or more allocated compressed sections with predefined size (205-1-205-2); compressing one or more sequentially obtained chunks of raw data (202-1-202-6) corresponding to the raw logical data object (201) thus giving rise to the compressed data chunks (207-1-207-6); and sequentially accommodating the processed data chunks into: said compressed sections (205-1-205-2) in accordance with an order said chunks received, wherein said compressed sections serve as atomic elements of compression/decompression operations during input/output transactions on the logical data object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a poly(lactic glycolic) acid (PLGA) nanoparticle associated with therapeutic agents for a variety of therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Particular aspects provide novel devices for bone tissue engineering, comprising a metal or metal-based composite member/material comprising an interior macroporous structure in which porosity may vary from 0-90% (v), the member comprising a surface region having a surface pore size, porosity, and composition designed to encourage cell growth and adhesion thereon, to provide a device suitable for bone tissue engineering in a recipient subject. In certain aspects, the device further comprises a gradient of pore size, porosity, and material composition extending from the surface region throughout the interior of the device, wherein the gradient transition is continuous, discontinuous or seamless and the growth of cells extending from the surface region inward is promoted.

Abstract: A method for operating a power generation system coupled to a power grid during a grid unbalance event, a method for determining an injection current to be supplied into a power grid by a power generation system, and a method for addressing an asymmetric grid fault in a power grid connected to a power generation system are provided. The methods may be carried out based on a reactive or an active power/current priority.

Abstract: A system and method to communicate in a wireless local area network (WLAN) device having a first Media Access Control (MAC) and a second MAC is provided. The method includes determining whether the first MAC and the second MAC are transmitting and receiving on the same frequency band, determining whether transmission by the first MAC overlaps with reception by the second MAC, and relaxing a reception criteria by the second MAC when transmission by the first MAC overlaps with reception by the second MAC.

Abstract: Cockpit display systems and methods for generating navigation displays including landing diversion symbology are provided. In one embodiment, the cockpit display system includes a cockpit monitor and a controller coupled to the cockpit monitor. The controller is configured to assess the current feasibility of landing at one or more diversion airports in a range of an aircraft on which the cockpit display system is deployed. The controller is further configured to assign each diversion airport to one of a plurality of predetermined landing feasibility categories, and generate a horizontal navigation display on the cockpit monitor including symbology representative of the feasibility category assigned to one or more of the diversion airports.

Abstract: A system for responding to natural-language inquiries is described. The system accesses a textual natural language inquiry originated by a user. For each of one or more inquiry attributes, the system extracts from the textual natural language query a value for the inquiry attribute. The system uses the extracted inquiry attribute values to construct one or more HIPAA requests seeking information relevant to the inquiry. The system submits the constructed requests to a payer computer system. In response to submission of the constructed requests, the system receives from a payer computer system one or more HIPAA responses. Using information contained by at least one of the received HIPAA responses, the system generates a textual natural language response.

Abstract: A helmet includes a protective shell, a monocular eyepiece and a mounting element. The monocular eyepiece displays an image signal to a wearer of the helmet. The eyepiece includes an electronic input configured to input the image signal and at least one mechanical connector. The mounting element is mechanically connected to the protective shell and to the monocular eyepiece, and is shaped to allow the monocular eyepiece to slide along the mounting element and to be secured in front of a wearer's right eye or left eye.