Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, mediums, and kits for use in phenotyping antibody responses via devices such as surface plasmon resonance devices. Such phenotypes can include total target-specific antibody titers, quantitative isotype distribution of the target-specific antibodies, and/or epitope specificity of the target-specific antibodies. Other methods, systems, mediums, and kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for initiating a phone call is provided. The apparatus may comprise a receiver configured to receive a request from a user to initiate a phone call. The apparatus may also comprise a transmitter. In response to the receipt of the request to initiate the phone call, the transmitter may be configured to transmit user data over a data communications network to a remote computer platform. The remote computer platform may be in communication with one or more agent desktops.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, mediums, and kits for use in phenotyping antibody responses via devices such as surface plasmon resonance devices. Such phenotypes can include total target-specific antibody titers, quantitative isotype distribution of the target-specific antibodies, and/or epitope specificity of the target-specific antibodies. Other methods, systems, mediums, and kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for initiating a phone call is provided. The apparatus may comprise a receiver configured to receive a request from a user to initiate a phone call. The apparatus may also comprise a transmitter. In response to the receipt of the request to initiate the phone call, the transmitter may be configured to transmit user data over a data communications network to a remote computer platform. The remote computer platform may be in communication with one or more agent desktops.

Abstract: A method performed by a data storage system includes (a) receiving a set of data storage commands directed to the data storage system, (b) identifying that a subset of the set of received data storage commands satisfies a pre-defined pattern, and (c) in response to identifying, applying a policy associated with the pre-defined pattern to fulfillment of the data storage commands of the subset. The pre-defined pattern (e.g., detecting SCSI Extended Copy commands directed at logical block addresses that are close to each other as part of a single stream) and its associated policy (e.g., serializing the SCSI Extended Copy commands of the stream, and preferably executing them in order by address) may be pre-programmed into the data storage system at configuration time, or the pre-defined patterns and associated policies may be input by a user at any time.

Abstract: A process for the verification and validation testing of equipment and components for drilling, completion, production and general well construction (typically such as subsurface safety valves, wellhead trees, blowout preventers and wireline pressure control equipment) to determine the suitability of such equipment for use in oil and gas wells in high pressure high temperature environments. In particular, the process of the present invention comprises, among other steps, the steps of analyzing such components using an elastic-plastic finite element model with respect to certain preset load conditions and establishing stable model convergence, conducting a ratcheting assessment by running analysis on such model on all components that exhibit local plasticity, and examining all components to determine fatigue sensitive locations and subjecting such components to a fatigue analysis.

Abstract: A method for providing real-time monitoring of and advice relative to user's personal finances is provided. One or more financial goals are received from a user. Financial data associated with the user and stored in one or more financial information data sources is accessed. The accessed financial data is analyzed based upon the one or more financial goals. One or more financial recommendations are provided based on the analyzed financial data and responsive to an occurrence of a user event related to an expenditure of user's funds.

Abstract: A method of authenticating information associated with a consumer in connection with a third party transaction is disclosed and includes receiving transaction information descriptive of a transaction initiated between a consumer and a third party. The method may include determining a type verification to be performed based on the transaction information, and receiving an input associated with authentication of information associated with the consumer. The authentication may be performed based on the type of verification indicated in the transaction information. The method may include generating verification information based on the input associated with the authentication of information associated with the consumer.

Abstract: A method for creating a parametric planing hull model is disclosed. In one embodiment, dimensions of a plurality of hull sections, including two non-adjacent hull sections, are received from a user. Dimensions of at least one hull section between the two non-adjacent hull sections are interpolated. Curves of the hull are generated based on the dimensions of the plurality of hull sections received from the user and the interpolated dimensions of the at least one hull section between the two non-adjacent hull sections. Surfaces of the hull are created based on the generated curves, and a planing hull model is generated from the created surfaces and is displayed.

Abstract: An improved technique for acoustic sensing involves, in one embodiment, launching into a medium, a plurality of groups of pulse-modulated electromagnetic-waves. The frequency of electromagnetic waves in a pulse within a group differs from the frequency of the electromagnetic waves in another pulse within the group. The energy scattered by the medium is detected and, in one embodiment, the beat signal may be used to determine a characteristic of the environment of the medium. For example, if the medium is a buried optical fiber into which light pulses have been launched in accordance with the invention, the presence of acoustic waves within the region of the buried fiber can be detected.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a system receives a request from a user to perform a banking function. The system stores rules for determining an authentication procedure. The system then determines a location of the user and determines an authentication procedure according to the requested banking function and the location of the user. The system applies the authentication procedure to the location of the user. The system determines whether the user is authenticated to perform the banking function according to the application of the authentication procedure.

Abstract: An improved technique for acoustic sensing involves, in one embodiment, launching into a medium, a plurality of groups of pulse-modulated electromagnetic-waves. The frequency of electromagnetic waves in a pulse within a group differs from the frequency of the electromagnetic waves in another pulse within the group. The energy scattered by the medium is detected and, in one embodiment, may be used to determine a characteristic of the environment of the medium. For example, if the medium is a buried optical fiber into which light pulses have been launched in accordance with the invention, the presence of acoustic waves within the region of the buried fiber can be detected.

Abstract: An improved technique for acoustic sensing involves, in one embodiment, launching into a medium, a plurality of groups of pulse-modulated electromagnetic-waves. The frequency of electromagnetic waves in a pulse within a group differs from the frequency of the electromagnetic waves in another pulse within the group. The energy scattered by the medium is detected and, in one embodiment, the beat signal may be used to determine a characteristic of the environment of the medium. For example, if the medium is a buried optical fiber into which light pulses have been launched in accordance with the invention, the presence of acoustic waves within the region of the buried fiber can be detected.

Abstract: An improved technique for acoustic sensing involves, in one embodiment, launching into a medium, a plurality of groups of pulse-modulated electromagnetic-waves. The frequency of electromagnetic waves in a pulse within a group differs from the frequency of the electromagnetic waves in another pulse within the group. The energy scattered by the medium is detected and, in one embodiment, may be used to determine a characteristic of the environment of the medium. For example, if the medium is a buried optical fiber into which light pulses have been launched in accordance with the invention, the presence of acoustic waves within the region of the buried fiber can be detected.

Abstract: A valve for an engine cylinder includes a head. The valve is selectively moveable between a closed position in which the head blocks a port and an open position in which the head unblocks the port. A lower stem is formed as one-piece with the head, and a thermal cavity formed within the lower stem. The thermal cavity is at least partially filled with a heat transfer medium. An upper stem is attached to the lower stem opposite the head. A thermal barrier is located adjacent a junction of the lower stem and the upper stem.

Abstract: Apparatus for initiating a phone call is provided. The apparatus may comprise a receiver configured to receive a request from a user to initiate a phone call. The apparatus may also comprise a transmitter. In response to the receipt of the request to initiate the phone call, the transmitter may be configured to transmit user data over a data communications network to a remote computer platform. The remote computer platform may be in communication with one or more agent desktops.

Abstract: Determining port failover information is described. First information is determined by a first storage processor executing first code for performing port matching. The first information identifies a first set of port pairs. Each port pair includes a first port of the first or second storage processor and a second port of the first or second storage processor. Each port pair denotes the first port as protecting the second port. Upon failure or unavailability of the second port, the first port virtualizes the second port and requests directed to the second port are redirected to the first port. Similarly, second information is determined by the second storage processor executing second code for performing the port matching. Port failover processing is performed upon failure or unavailability of port(s) of the first storage processor and/or the second storage processor. Port failover processing uses the first information and/or the second information.

Abstract: Described are techniques for coordinating processing to redirect requests. First and second storage processors of a data storage system are provided. Requests are directed to a first set of physical target ports of the first storage processor. The second storage processor is unavailable and has a second set of virtual target ports. Each virtual port of the second set is virtualized by a physical port of the first set. First processing is performed to redirect requests from the second set of virtual ports to a third set of physical ports of the second storage processor. First processing includes booting the second storage processor, directing requests to the third set of physical ports of the second storage processor rather than second set of virtual ports, and queuing requests received at the third set of physical ports until completion of pending requests previously received at the second set of virtual ports.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, mediums, and kits for use in phenotyping antibody responses via devices such as surface plasmon resonance devices. Such phentypes can include total target-specific antibody titers, quantitative isotype distribution of the target-specific antibodies, and/or epitope specificity of the target-specific antibodies. Other methods, systems, mediums, and kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: Method and system for managing port failover in storage system comprising first storage processor and first port and second storage processor and second port. Storage system adapted to communicate with FC switch. Storage system providing first and second names characterizing first and second ports to switch for registration such that the first name associated with first port and second name associated with second port. Storage system detects the state of first and second processors. Failure state in first or second processor activates deregistration of port associated therewith. Storage system providing to switch for re-registration one of the names in response to detecting failure in processor associated with one of the ports. The one of the names provided to switch such that the one of the names characterizing the one of the ports is associated with the other of the ports.