Abstract: An interactive method and system include at least one detector (210) configured to detect the position of at least one user (240) in proximity of a panel (205), such as a transparent panel of a shop window (205). A processor (120) is provided which may be configured to activate a portion of the panel to display information. This portion, referred to as a private screen (230), may be substantially near the user's position. The processor (120) may be further be configured to move the private screen (230) so that it follows movement of the user (120). When a second user (245) is detected, then a second private screen (235) is activated substantially near the second user (245). The location of the second private screen (235) relative the location of the first screen (230) is such that interference is reduced between the two users or screens.

Abstract: Immunomodulator formulations for use in the treatment of disease of the GI tract. The formulations comprise a hydroxylase inhibitor and/or an immunosuppressant. Exemplary formulations comprise hydralazine as a hydroxylase inhibitor and/or cyclosporin A as an immunosuppressant.

Abstract: This invention relates to an emissivity test instrument for measuring the emissivity of overhead electric transmission conductors. The emissivity test instrument includes a vacuum chamber, a data acquisition module connected to the vacuum chamber and adapted to receive data therefrom, and a computing device. The vacuum chamber is adapted to seat a test sample therein. The computing device is connected to the data acquisition module and is adapted to perform a test on a test sample and generate a test results report.

Abstract: A jet pump apparatus for mixing a higher pressure gas and a lower pressure gas, includes an inlet section, an outlet section, a diffuser section and a mixing section. Inlet section includes a higher pressure inlet and a lower pressure inlet. Mixing section includes a plurality of separated mixing chambers. The diffuser section includes diffusers for receiving mixed gases from the mixing chambers. The outlet section receives mixed gases from the diffuser section and conveys those gases to an outlet. The inlet section includes a higher pressure inlet which receives higher pressure gas, and a lower pressure gas inlet which receives lower pressure gas. Each of the mixing chambers has a primary nozzle for introducing primarily higher pressure gas from to a respective mixing chamber, and a secondary inlet for introducing primarily lower pressure gas to each of the mixing chambers.

Abstract: A method, device and computer program product for determining the material of an object based on its optical characteristics is disclosed. More specifically, the method operable on a touch screen that includes on its periphery a plurality of light sources (Li, i=1 to N) and sensors (Sj, j=1 to M), comprises the steps of transmitting a light from each of the light sources to an object within the boundary of the touch screen, determining a distance from the object to each of the light sources and each of the sensors, detecting the presences of the transmitted light at each of the sensors, determining, at each of the sensors a reflective index, n2 of the object and determining the object material based on the determined reflective indices.

Abstract: A method of locating an object (3;42) placed on a surface (2:24) includes identifying normally clear lines of sight blocked by the object (3:42) by evaluating responses of the receivers of at least some of pairs of a transmitter and a receiver able to detect a signal from the transmitter. At least one element of one of the pairs of which the response of the receiver is evaluated is included in a further object (6;32), which is movable across the surface (2;24).

Abstract: A composition comprises a water-soluble polymer matrix in which are dispersed droplets of oil, the composition comprising an active principle. The invention includes embodiments in which the active principle is included in at least some of the oil droplets as well as embodiments in which the oil droplets are free of active principle. The oil droplets are released as the matrix containing them dissolves in an aqueous medium. In one embodiment, the oil droplets are substantially immobilized in or by the matrix and the immobilizing feature is lost as the matrix dissolves in aqueous media. In certain embodiments, the oil drops may collectively be referred to as the oil phase of the composition of the invention. The product may be in the form of mini-beads. The oil phase and/or the polymer matrix may each include a surfactant.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a water-soluble polymer matrix in which are dispersed droplets of oil, the composition comprising at least one immunomodulator selected from an adjuvant, an antigen or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A touch screen includes light emitters and light detectors arranged around a periphery thereof. The position, orientation, shape and/or size of objects may be determined by switching the light emitters on one-by-one and detecting shadows caused by the objects. The objects include at least a first part with optical properties of a first type and a second part with optical properties of a second different type. By determining the optical phenomena caused by the second part, the orientation of the objects may be determined and/or the objects may be recognized or identified.

Abstract: A jewelry organizer configured to hold various sizes and types of jewelry items so that all pieces of a particular style or color may be stored and displayed in one location. The jewelry organizer includes at least one card including a frame and at least one crossing bar secured to the frame. A web panel is connected to each crossing bar. The web panel includes a plurality of holes and openings. A plurality of hooks is attached to the crossing bars and a hanging rod is located on the top end of the frame. The holes and openings are adapted to receive a plurality of different jewelry items.

Abstract: An environmental control system for conditioning air in a vehicle compartment, such as an aircraft cabin. Cool expanded higher-pressure air from a turbine is mixed with recirculated warmer, lower pressure air from the compartment. The air is mixed and recirculated by a jet pump which includes an inlet section, an outlet section, a diffuser section and a mixing section. The mixing section includes a plurality of separate mixing chambers. The diffuser section includes diffusers for receiving mixed gases from each of the mixing chambers. The outlet section receives the mixed gases which are then conveyed to the compartment. The inlet section includes for each of the mixing chambers, a primary nozzle for introducing the higher-pressure air into a respective mixing chamber, and a secondary nozzle for introducing the lower pressure air to a respective mixing chamber.

Abstract: A user input device for indicating positions includes a transmitter arrangement (4,5) for directing wave energy across a surface (1) in at least two directions, a sensor arrangement (6,7) at a periphery of the surface (1) for detecting wave energy received across the surface within any of a plurality of fields of view, at least some of which are mutually intersecting, and a processing device (12) for determining potential positions of objects (2,3) placed on the surface (1), based on signals from the sensor arrangement (6,7) indicating intersecting at least partially blocked fields of view.

Abstract: This invention relates to an emissivity test instrument for measuring the emissivity of overhead electric transmission conductors. The emissivity test instrument includes a vacuum chamber, a data acquisition module connected to the vacuum chamber and adapted to receive data therefrom, and a computing device. The vacuum chamber is adapted to seat a test sample therein. The computing device is connected to the data acquisition module and is adapted to perform a test on a test sample and generate a test results report.

Abstract: A touch screen (10) is disclosed comprising a plurality of light emitters (Lo . . . L15) and light detectors (So . . . S11) arranged around a periphery thereof. The position, shape and size of objects (16) may be determined by switching the light emitters on one-by-one and detecting shadows (18) caused by the objects. The objects comprise at least a first part with optical properties of IV a first type and a second part with optical properties of a second different type. By determining the optical phenomena caused by the second part, the orientation of the objects may be determined and/or the objects may be recognized or identified.

Abstract: A method, device and computer program product for determining the material of an object based on its optical characteristics is disclosed. More specifically, the method operable on a touch screen that includes on its periphery a plurality of light sources (Li, i=1 to N) and sensors (Sj, j=1 to M), comprises the steps of transmitting a light from each of the light sources to an object within the boundary of the touch screen, determining a distance from the object to each of the light sources and each of the sensors, detecting the presences of the transmitted light at each of the sensors, determining, at each of the sensors a reflective index, n2 of the object and determining the object material based on the determined reflective indices.

Abstract: A method of locating an object (3;42) placed on a surface (2:24) includes identifying normally clear lines of sight blocked by the object (3:42) by evaluating responses of the receivers of at least some of pairs of a transmitter and a receiver able to detect a signal from the transmitter. At least one element of one of the pairs of which the response of the receiver is evaluated is included in a further object (6;32), which is movable across the surface (2;24).