Abstract: A system for detecting network intrusions and other conditions in a network is described. The system includes a plurality of collector devices that are disposed to collect data and statistical information on packets that are sent between nodes on a network. An aggregator device is disposed to receive data and statistical information from the plurality of collector devices. The aggregator device produces a connection table that maps each node on the network to a record that stores information about traffic to or from the node. The aggregator runs processes that determine network events from aggregating of anomalies into network events.

Abstract: A system for detecting network intrusions and other conditions in a network is described. The system includes a plurality of collector devices that are disposed to collect data and statistical information on packets that are sent between nodes on a network. An aggregator device is disposed to receive data and statistical information from the plurality of collector devices. The aggregator device produces a connection table that maps each node on the network to a record that stores information about traffic to or from the node. The aggregator runs processes that determine network events from aggregating of anomalies into network events.

Abstract: A system for detecting network intrusions and other conditions in a network is described. The system includes a plurality of collector devices that are disposed to collect data and statistical information on packets that are sent between nodes on a network. An aggregator device is disposed to receive data and statistical information from the plurality of collector devices. The aggregator device produces a connection table that maps each node on the network to a record that stores information about traffic to or from the node. The aggregator runs processes that determine network events from aggregating of anomalies into network events.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel engineered derivatives of green fluorescent protein (GFP) which have an amino acid sequence which is modified by amino acid substitution compared with the amino acid sequence of wild type Green Fluorescent Protein. The modified GFPs exhibit enhanced fluorescence relative to wtGFP when expressed in non-homologous cells at temperatures above 30° C., and when excited at about 490 nm compared to the parent proteins, i.e. wtGFP. An example of a preferred protein is F64L-S 175G-E222G-GFP. The modified GFPs provide a means for detecting GFP reporters in mammalian cells at lower levels of expression and/or increased sensitivity relative to wtGFP. This greatly improves the usefulness of fluorescent proteins in studying cellular functions in living cells.

Abstract: A method of treating a disorder of the female reproductive system in an individual the method comprising modulating the CD40-CD40L system in the said reproductive system. Typically, an agent is used which disrupts the CD40-CD40L system. Typically, the disorder of the female reproductive system is a menstrual dysfunction, preterm labour or endometriosis. A screening method for predisposition of an individual to a disorder of the female reproductive system, the method comprising obtaining a sample form the individual which contains CD40 and/or CD40L nucleic acid or protein and determining whether CD40 and/or CD40L nucleic acid or protein is present in an amount and/or concentration, or in a form, indicative of such predisposition.

Abstract: A beam configured pick and place machine has nozzles of differing lengths for carrying large components simultaneously.

Abstract: The present application describes a monoclonal antibody selected from the group consisting of monoclonal antibody DS6, monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to the antigen or epitope bound by monoclonal antibody DS6, and fragments of the foregoing that specifically bind to the antigen or epitope bound by monoclonal antibody DS6. Methods of use of such antibodies and the isolated antigen bound by such antibodies are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel engineered derivatives of green fluorescent protein (GFP) which have an amino acid sequence which is modified by amino acid substitution compared with the amino acid sequence of wild type Green Fluorescent Protein. The modified GFPs exhibit enhanced fluorescence relative to wtGFP when expressed in non-homologous cells at temperatures above 30° C., and when excited at about 490 nm compared to the parent proteins, i.e. wtGFP. An example of a preferred protein is F64L-S175G-E222G-GFP. The modified GFPs provide a means for detecting GFP reporters in mammalian cells at lower levels of expression and/or increased sensitivity relative to wtGFP. This greatly improves the usefulness of fluorescent proteins in studying cellular functions in living cells.

Abstract: A facilitation system to facilitate communication amongst a number of persons having access to data input devices. The system has a host computer, a control program stored in the computer and operable to permit data entered on any of the input devices to be transferred to the computer, and at least one display. Each display means is configured to display a common single image generated by the computer for simultaneous viewing by each of the persons. The single image includes a plurality of display areas, with each input device having a corresponding display area wherein data simultaneously and separately input via each input device is simultaneously displayed in the corresponding display area. At least one control device is connected to the computer and operable to select specific data displayed in any of the display areas and to both transfer and display the specific data in any of the display areas.

Abstract: A monitoring device is disposed to thwart denial of service attacks on a data center. The monitoring device is a device that collects statistical information on packets that are sent between a network and the data center for a plurality of customers by examining traffic as if the device was disposed on links that are downstream from links that the provisioned monitor is disposed on.

Abstract: The present application describes a monoclonal antibody selected from the group consisting of monoclonal antibody DS6, monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to the antigen or epitope bound by monoclonal antibody DS6, and fragments of the foregoing that specifically bind to the antigen or epitope bound by monoclonal antibody DS6. Methods of use of such antibodies and the isolated antigen bound by such antibodies are also described.

Abstract: A chemically bonded phospho-silicate ceramic formed by chemically reacting a monovalent alkali metal phosphate (or ammonium hydrogen phosphate) and a sparsely soluble oxide, with a sparsely soluble silicate in an aqueous solution. The monovalent alkali metal phosphate (or ammonium hydrogen phosphate) and sparsely soluble oxide are both in powder form and combined in a stochiometric molar ratio range of (0.5-1.5):1 to form a binder powder. Similarly, the sparsely soluble silicate is also in powder form and mixed with the binder powder to form a mixture. Water is added to the mixture to form a slurry. The water comprises 50% by weight of the powder mixture in said slurry. The slurry is allowed to harden. The resulting chemically bonded phospho-silicate ceramic exhibits high flexural strength, high compression strength, low porosity and permeability to water, has a definable and bio-compatible chemical composition, and is readily and easily colored to almost any desired shade or hue.

Abstract: A method of using static power supply current in response to test vectors for acceptance testing and defect diagnosis of CMOS integrated circuit die. Testing is based on comparison of two or more power supply current measurements from the die under test. Defect diagnosis is based on characterizing a defect by one or more current levels produced by the circuit in the presence of the defect.

Abstract: A food composition having a softening point of at least about 115.degree. F., and composed of an emulsion and a chemically set gel. The emulsion is prepared from water and a fat; the chemically set gel is prepared from a carbohydrate and water.

Abstract: A brazing process is provided that addresses the braze joint failure problems encountered in some multi-nozzle combustion end covers. The brazing process embodying the invention provides optimal, predictable low cycle fatigue joint life in particular when brazing 304L stainless steel parts using Amdry 915 braze alloy. The invention was realized in particular in the combination of and application of tightly controlled vital variables of gap, braze alloy, braze peak temperature hold time, cooling (quench) rate, surface finish and braze media to optimal limits for the process parameters. The process provides robust/reliable design limits for braze joints experiencing stress during operation.

Abstract: Alginate fibres comprising at least one medicament incorporated into the structure thereof, the medicament being present at a level of at least 10% by weight, based on the weight of the alginate fibre with no incorporated medicament.

Abstract: According to the preferred embodiment, an erosion and dishing monitor and monitor method are provided that facilitates the accurate optimization of a planarization process as in semiconductor process. The dishing monitor comprises at least two monitor structure sets embedded in a semiconductor substrate, the monitor structure sets comprising a plurality of monitor structures connected together with a plurality of connective conductors. The erosion monitor comprises a plurality of elongated conductors embedded into a semiconductor substrate, the plurality of conductors having varying conductor widths and adjacent substrate widths.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with alginate fibres, and in particular the use thereof as a wound dressing and a method of preparing the same. There is provided alginate fibres for use in the absorption of at least 10% by weight based on the weight of the alginate fibres of proteinaceous material from a wound environment into the structure of the fibres.

Abstract: Silver bromoiodide color negative films can be rapidly processed using shortened color development times and specific amounts of color developing agent and bromide ion. After development, and optionally desilvering or fixing, the developed film is scanned to form density representative digital signals for the color records. These signals are then digitally manipulated to correct both interimage interactions and gamma mismatches among the color records to produce a digital record that is capable of providing a display image having desired aim color and tone scale reproduction. That digital record can then be stored or used to provide corrected display images, such as color prints, using output display devices.