Abstract: An incorrect copy of a record of data can be prevented from being transmitted to a distributed ledger system. A first file can be received and can include information, in audio or video form, with a description of a subject matter of the record of data and with an authorization to transmit the copy to the distributed ledger system. The first file can be sent to a device. A second file can be received from the device and can include information that confirms that the description of the subject matter, included in the first file, is correct, and that confirms that an entity, which controlled production of the first file, has permission to authorize causing the copy to be transmitted to the distributed ledger system. The correct copy can be caused, based on a receipt of the first and the second files, to be transmitted to the distributed ledger system.

Abstract: System and method for pairing an electronic exchange system with a health care expert system program to mitigate the risk of overpaying for health care and to ensure integrity to financial transactions. During the negotiations of health care, the invention instantly monitors and/or audits financial transaction for compliance, wherein mitigating the risk of overpaying for health care. The system collects knowledge in the form of rules (if-then-form) and store them in any store. An inference engine picks the rules according to the requirements and runs them on input data or query. The system undertakes to always buy or sell health care at specified prices. The system buys and sells health care for its own account, inventory. Additionally, it buys and sells from its inventory. By purchasing health care directly from the exchange, the system can reduce administrative costs by 40%. There is no balance or surprise billing.

Abstract: The present invention is an intermediary through which health care services are purchased by the intermediary at wholesale prices from the health care system and auctioned by the intermediary via a distribution channel. Financial transactions are simultaneously settled through the invention via arbitrage. The intermediary is not a managed care organization, insurer, or reinsurer with respect to health insurance. It accepts financial risk and pays for the delivery of health care services. The present invention provides a method of receiving via the graphical user interface (GUI) a user selection of health care service(s) coupled with an offer of a price for a health care service. Determining, via a processor, the qualifying circumstances and matching reference data, whereby subjecting financial transactions to adjudication; consequentially lowering health care cost without compromising quality of health care.

Abstract: An electronic automated purchase care exchange network system for purchasing healthcare from the healthcare industry and as an intermediary, selling healthcare directly to the public. The system processes free and ubiquitous healthcare and insurance industry metadata to emulate industry protocols, learning from a set examples, applying training dataset to learning algorithms, applying ‘test’ set to assess the performance of fully-specified classifiers, for ensuring compliance during financial transactions. Accordingly, non-compliant bids are transformed into compliant proffers. Unlike health insurance coverage, the intermediary pays for the delivery of healthcare services, accepts financial risk for the delivery of healthcare services and establishes, operates or maintains an arrangement or contract with healthcare providers relating to (a) the healthcare services rendered by the providers, and (B) the amounts to be paid to the providers for such services.

Abstract: The present method and system discloses an improvement to the existing relative value unit (RVU) service provided by Medicare and Medicaid which provides a set (arbitrary) value for a medical service and is not flexible and does not change to reflect the most current charges and payments for a specific medical procedure or service. The present system is an options service unit (OSU) system and is based on the principle that monetary value, i.e. compensation, should vary with the varying resource costs for providing those services.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of TOFA in the treatment of acne and other dermatological disorders. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising TOFA and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for dermatological or oral administration.

Abstract: Tunable duplexers and related methods are disclosed for use in communications networks. A tunable radiating duplexer can include a first antenna comprising a first variable capacitor and a second antenna comprising a second variable capacitor.

Abstract: Tunable impedance matching networks and tunable diplexer matching systems are provided. A tunable impedance matching network can include an impedance element connected between first and second nodes for communicating signals between the first and second nodes. For example, the impedance element can be a transmission line or an inductor. Further, the matching network can include a first capacitor connected in parallel with the impedance element, wherein the first capacitor is tunable. The matching network can also include a second capacitor comprising first and second terminals. The first terminal of the second capacitor can be connected to the first node. The second terminal of the second capacitor can be connected to a local voltage reference for the first node. A third capacitor comprises first and second terminals. The first terminal of the second capacitor can be connected to the second node. The second and third capacitors can also be tunable.

Abstract: Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) variable capacitors and actuation components and related methods are provided. A MEMS variable capacitor can include first and second feed lines extending substantially parallel to one another. Further, MEMS variable capacitors can include first and second capacitive plates being spaced apart from the first and second feed lines. The first and second capacitive plates can be separately movable with respect to at least one of the first and second feed lines for varying the capacitance between the first and second feed lines over a predetermined capacitance range.

Abstract: Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) variable capacitor apparatuses, system and related methods are provided. According to one embodiment, a MEMS variable capacitor is provided. The variable capacitor can include first and second actuation electrodes being spaced apart, and at least one of the actuation electrodes being movable when a voltage is applied across the first and second actuation electrodes. Further, the variable capacitor can include a first capacitive electrode attached to the first actuation electrode. The variable capacitor can also include a second capacitive electrode attached to the second actuation electrode and spaced from the first capacitive electrode for movement of at least one of the capacitive electrodes with respect to the other capacitive electrode upon application of voltage across the first and second actuation electrodes to change the capacitance between the first and second capacitive electrodes.

Abstract: Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) variable capacitor apparatuses, system and related methods are provided. According to one embodiment, a method for varying the capacitance of two conductive plates is provided. The method can include providing a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) variable capacitor. The variable capacitor can include first and second actuation electrodes wherein one of the actuation electrodes is movable with respect to the other actuation electrode when a voltage is applied across the first and second actuation electrodes. Further, the variable capacitor can include first and second capacitive electrodes. The method can include applying a voltage to the first and second actuation electrodes for movement of at least one of the capacitive electrodes in a substantially straight direction with respect to the other capacitive electrode upon application of voltage across the first and second actuation electrodes to change the capacitance between the first and second capacitive electrodes.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a tunable duplexer. The tunable duplexer can include a common node for communicating signals comprising a plurality of frequencies. Further, the tunable duplexer can include first and second band nodes for communicating first and second predetermined frequency bands, respectively, of the plurality of frequencies. The tunable duplexer can also include a filter coupled between the common node and the first and second band nodes. The filter can include pole-zero elements adapted to pass signals of the first and second predetermined frequency bands to the first and second band nodes, respectively. Further, the filter can be adapted to block signals of the first and second predetermined frequency band to the second and first band nodes, respectively.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a MEMS fixed capacitor and a method for fabricating the MEMS fixed capacitor. The MEMS fixed capacitor can include a first stationary, capacitive plate on a substrate. Further, the MEMS fixed capacitor can include a non-conductive, stationary beam suspended above the substrate.

Abstract: Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) variable capacitor apparatuses, system and related methods are provided. According to one embodiment, a method for varying the capacitance of two conductive plates is provided. The method can include providing a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) variable capacitor. The variable capacitor can include first and second actuation electrodes wherein one of the actuation electrodes is movable with respect to the other actuation electrode when a voltage is applied across the first and second actuation electrodes. Further, the variable capacitor can include first and second capacitive electrodes. The method can include applying a voltage to the first and second actuation electrodes for movement of at least one of the capacitive electrodes in a substantially straight direction with respect to the other capacitive electrode upon application of voltage across the first and second actuation electrodes to change the capacitance between the first and second capacitive electrodes.

Abstract: An in-line flow control device for a well chokes flow through a conduit while allowing access therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel means for generating hydrogen gas which is particularly useful in domestic applications, particularly, a hydrogen-fueled gas fireplace. The hydrogen generating means comprises a filter-press electrolyzer that generates hydrogen from an electrolyte solution and has a relatively small size, e.g., about 600 mm2, and is thus convenient for domestic use. Suitable domestic applications include cooking stoves and the like as well as gas fireplaces. A hydrogen-fueled fireplace comprises a housing containing a firebox, an electrolyzer, which comprises a series of electrolytic cells, and a power module.

Abstract: A fountain, suitable in particular for use in domestic locations, comprises a generally vertical fluid inlet tube, a spray tube surrounding the fluid inlet tube and free to move linearly in the direction of the length of the latter, the spray tube being open at its lower end and having at least one flow-restricting orifice at its upper end, and a liquid container surrounding the spray tube. A pump may be provided to feed fluid, e.g. air or water, to the fluid inlet tube. Liquid ejected from the orifice or orifices may be collected in a catchment vessel and returned to the liquid container for recycling.

Abstract: Melt polycondensation of bis(aminophenyl)sulphone with dicarboxylic acid, especially aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, using as catalyst a specified Group VB compound, or metal salt or complex thereof. Typical catalysts are phosphinates or phosphonates in admixtures with metal salts.