Abstract: A method of organizing interim software fixes is disclosed. The method includes communicating with a user to understand a first software operation problem and determining if a first interim software fix to remedy the first software operation problem exists within an archive comprising a plurality of interim software fixes. In response to determining the first interim software fix exists, making available to the user an electronic package for installing the first interim software fix to remedy the first software operation problem. In response to determining the first interim software fix does not exist, causing to be developed the first interim software fix to remedy the first software operation problem. The method further includes creating an electronic package for the first interim software fix, making available to the user the electronic package for the first interim software fix and storing information associated with the first software operating problem in the archive.

Abstract: A voltage regulator for a memory that regulates a voltage provided to the memory cells based on a measured leakage current from a second set of memory cells. In one embodiment, based on the measured leakage current, the voltage to the cells is raised or lowered to control the amount of leakage current from the cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel serine proteases, novel genetic material encoding these enzymes, and proteolytic proteins obtained from Micrococcineae spp., including but not limited to Cellulomonas spp. and variant proteins developed therefrom. In particular, the present invention provides protease compositions obtained from a Cellulomonas spp, DNA encoding the protease, vectors comprising the DNA encoding the protease, host cells transformed with the vector DNA, and an enzyme produced by the host cells. The present invention also provides cleaning compositions (e.g., detergent compositions), animal feed compositions, and textile and leather processing compositions comprising protease(s) obtained from a Micrococcineae spp., including but not limited to Cellulomonas spp. In alternative embodiments, the present invention provides mutant (i.e., variant) proteases derived from the wild-type proteases described herein. These mutant proteases also find use in numerous applications.

Abstract: System and method that provides tactical feedback through a speaker of a handheld electronic device having a full alphabetic keyboard upon activation of a navigation tool. The audible feedback produced by the speaker is capable of being modified based on upon the location, speed, and other characteristics of the movement of a cursor on the display of a handheld electronic device. The sound produced by the speaker can originate from an audio file stored or otherwise available on the handheld electronic device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to cellular wireless networks and are particularly suited to networks including different types of base stations. So-called femtocell base stations are typically deployed within a subscriber's premises and operate at low transmit power, providing a very limited area of wireless coverage. A femtocell is typically deployed within the area of wireless coverage of a conventional macrocell type of base station, and if handover from a macrocell is performed on the basis of the best signal to noise plus interference ratio, a connection is likely to be transferred to another macrocell rather than to a femtocell. However, in view of the low density of user equipments capable of transceiving with a femtocell, the femtocell could potentially provide a greater data rate to the user equipment terminal than is possible with a macrocell.

Abstract: A pearlescent container comprising about 86% to about 99.99% of a thermoplastic material having a Total Luminous Transmittance value of at least about 80%, about 0.01% to about 5% of a siloxane fluid having a viscosity of no greater than about 1,000,000 cst, wherein said thermoplastic material and said siloxane fluid are immiscible, forms a lamellar structure, and have a Refractive Index difference of at least about 0.1.

Abstract: A kit for injecting a biomaterial into an intradiscal space accessed through an opening in the disc annulus comprises a plurality of needles, each sized for introduction through the annulus opening with a passageway for injecting the biomaterial therethrough, and each including a distal end to be disposed within the intradiscal space when the needle extends through the annulus opening. Each needle includes a stop affixed thereto at different pre-determined distances from the distal end to define the location of the distal end within the intradiscal space when the needle extends through the opening in the annulus. The kit further includes a plurality of seals defining a bore for sliding engagement with a needle, each of the plurality of seals including a sealing face for engaging the annulus around the needle. Each sealing face defines a differently configured area of contact, such as circular, elliptical, tapered and threaded.

Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms via the oral transmucosal route of a subject for treatment of pain.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement is disclosed herein. The dual clutch arrangement includes a first input rotatable member. The dual clutch arrangement also includes an output rotatable member. The dual clutch arrangement also includes a first clutch coupling the first input rotatable member and the output rotatable member such that the first input rotatable member drives the output rotatable member in rotation. The first clutch is operable to be overrun. The dual clutch arrangement also includes a second input rotatable member. The dual clutch arrangement also includes a second clutch operable to selectively couple the second input rotatable member and the output rotatable member such that the second input rotatable member drives the output rotatable member in rotation. The first clutch is overrun when the second clutch is engaged.

Abstract: A multimedia signal processing system utilizes an easily manipulated, low-cost storage and display system that allows the user to view a television program and instantly review previous scenes within the program. The invention also allows the user to store selected programs while simultaneously watching or reviewing another. A versatile system architecture enables providing the invention in multiple configurations, each adapted to receive input signals from a different source. At the highest level, the system includes an input section and an output section. Across all configurations, the output section remains substantially the same, while the input section varies according to the signal type and the source. Thus, several configurations are provided, each one requiring only minor system board modifications. The system architecture thus simplifies the design and manufacturing challenge presented by producing units to serve different markets, such as digital satellite, digital cable and analog cable.

Abstract: An upconverting device for a scintillation detection system is provided. The detection system comprises a scintillator material, a sensor, a light transmission path between the scintillator material and the sensor, and a plurality of upconverting nanoparticles particles positioned in the light transmission path.

Abstract: A method of assembling a hard disk drive comprises steps of: sealing an interface of the base and the cover of an enclosed housing with an infrared-transmissive tape; filling the enclosed housing with a desired gaseous medium; optionally, testing the hard disk drive; and, optionally; re-working the hard disk drive. Preferably, the enclosed housing is free of rubber gasket materials between the base and the cover. A hermetically sealed hard disk drive of the invention comprises: a housing comprising a base and a cover; and disk drive components enclosed within the housing for facilitating reading and recording of data at any desired location on at least one disk contained within the housing, wherein the hard disk drive is free of rubber gasket materials between the base and the cover.

Abstract: A method according to embodiments of the invention includes providing an epitaxial structure comprising a donor layer and a strained layer. The epitaxial structure is treated to cause the strained layer to relax. Relaxation of the strained layer causes an in-plane lattice constant of the donor layer to change.

Abstract: Furcation mounting structures for securing a plurality of furcation bodies of respective fiber optic cable assembles within the fiber optic shelf are disclosed. In one embodiment, the furcation mounting structure has a first type of aperture for attaching a first type of clip for securing a furcation body and a second type of aperture for securing a second type of clip for securing a furcation body. Consequently, the furcation management structures disclosed advantageously allow the mounting of different types of clips thereto. In other embodiments, the furcation mounting structure is mounted within the fiber optic shelf or assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems and methods for increasing the rescan timer for a wireless communication device. In a particular embodiment, a method comprises determining locations of the wireless communication device and detecting performance conditions when the wireless communication device transitions between communicating with a home wireless network and a visited wireless network. The method further comprises correlating the performance conditions to the corresponding locations of the wireless communication device and processing the correlated performance conditions and corresponding locations to determine a geographic area having performance issues when transitioning between communicating with the home wireless network and the visited wireless network. If the wireless communication device communicates with the visited wireless network when in the geographic area, then the method provides increasing the home wireless network rescan timer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising iodotrifluoromethane and an effective amount of at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of hindered phenols, thiophosphates, butylated triphenylphosphorothionates, organo phosphates, phosphites, aryl alkyl ethers, terpenes, terpenoids, epoxides, fluorinated epoxides, oxetanes, ascorbic acid, thiols, lactones, thioethers, amines, nitromethane, alkylsilanes, benzophenone derivatives, aryl sulfides, divinyl terephalic acid, diphenyl terephalic acid, ionic liquids, and mixtures thereof. These stabilized iodotrifluoromethane compositions may be useful as working fluids in multiple applications including cooling apparatus, such as refrigeration, air-conditioning, chillers, and heat pumps.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a set of network communication modules, a communication control module and an input actuator. Each network communication module from the set of network communication modules is configured to send signals to and receive signals from a remote device via a distinct communication mode from a set of communication modes. The communication control module is configured to periodically send a set of second status signals intended to be sent to the remote device via each communication mode from the set of communication modes when the communication control module is in an emergency operating mode and the communication mode is available. The communication control module is configured to switch from the default operating mode to the emergency operating mode in response to receiving an input signal indicating that the input actuator has been actuated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing the efficiency of digitally communicated data exchanges and to a computer system that implements such a method. The invention particularly concerns the use of adaptive custom compression techniques, binary integers (“bits”), massively parallel processing, database optimization techniques and/or calculation optimization techniques to achieve such enhanced efficiency. The invention is applicable to any digitally communicated data exchange, but is particularly applicable to exchanges of financial information such as financial market buy/sell orders, market making, etc.