Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product provide mechanisms for improved error handling in workflow management systems. An example of the method includes receiving a first content item in an electronic workflow management system, the first content item comprising an electronic document and a set of document metadata, validating the first content item to determine that an error exists within the first content item, the validation performed according to a set of validation rules, in response to determining that an error exists within the first content item, identifying the first content item as an erroneous content item, determining error metadata associated with the first content item, generating a packaged erroneous content item comprising the first content item and the error metadata, and processing the packaged erroneous content item by a workflow engine of the electronic workflow management system.

Abstract: Methods and devices for correlative monitoring, analysis, and control of multi-service, multi-network systems are provided herein. Exemplary methods may include generating a network topology graph of a metanetwork using traffic records obtained from the metanetwork, generating a causal digraph of the metanetwork using the traffic records and the network topology graph, and transmitting one or more of the network topology graph and the causal digraph to a computing system.

Abstract: A landscaping tow apparatus for cultivating dirt or land. The apparatus includes a U-shaped bracket rotatably secured to a tool head support, wherein the tool head support includes a plurality of tool heads removably secured thereon for cultivating the land. A hitch is further affixed to the U-shaped bracket and can mount the apparatus to a vehicle, such as a tractor or riding lawnmower. A pair of wheels are extendable from the bracket in order to engage the ground and lift the tool head support for rotation thereof. In operation, the hitch is secured to a tractor and the side of the tool head support having the desired tool head is positioned against the ground. The wheels are extended so that the tool head support can be rotated in order to have a different tool head engage the ground.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for programmatic evaluation of document workflows. An example of the method includes receiving a document workflow object, the document workflow object comprising a string defining a set of rule criteria and an indicator of at least one task to be performed in response to meeting the set of rule criteria, storing the document workflow object in an object datastore, the object datastore stored in a memory, evaluating the document workflow object using a workflow engine executed on a processor, and, in response to evaluating the document workflow object, executing, by the workflow engine, the at least one task.

Abstract: An imaging system, such as a surgical microscope, laparoscope, or endoscope or integrated with these devices, includes an illuminator providing patterned white light and/or fluorescent stimulus light. The system receives and images light hyperspectrally, in embodiments using a hyperspectral imaging array, and/or using narrowband tunable filters for passing filtered received light to an imager. Embodiments may construct a 3-D surface model from stereo images, and will estimate optical properties of the target using images taken in patterned light or using other approximations obtained from white light exposures. Hyperspectral images taken under stimulus light are displayed as fluorescent images, and corrected for optical properties of tissue to provide quantitative maps of fluorophore concentration. Spectral information from hyperspectral images is processed to provide depth of fluorophore below the tissue surface. Quantitative images of fluorescence at depth are also prepared.

Abstract: Novel pyridine-2-carboxamide derivatives of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are effective as glucokinase activating agents. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.

Abstract: Formulations containing anthraquinone derivatives with increased effectiveness as pesticides are provided. These formulations may comprise (a) a preparation comprising one or more anthraquinone derivatives having activity against plant pests; (b) one or more C2-C7 alcohols, or glycols or lactones; and (c) one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of a sulfate, ethoxylated fatty acid esters wherein said alcohols and surfactants are present in amounts effective to stability said preparation. Also provided are methods of using these formulations as pesticides.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided for facilitating query initiation and query response. Form-based templates may be configured to include data extracted from an electronic health record (EHR). Additional fields may be configured such that a query initiator provides input to the fields and/or links a document. The query initiator may select the intended query responder. The query is assigned to the responder such that the responder may access the query in a queue. The query responder may provide input to required and/or optional fields. Completed queries may be stored in the EHR of the associated patient.

Abstract: Formulations containing anthraquinone derivatives with increased effectiveness as pesticides are provided. These formulations may comprise (a) a preparation comprising one or more anthraquinone derivatives having activity against plant pests; (b) one or more C2-C7 alcohols, or glycols or lactones; and (c) one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of a sulfate, ethoxylated fatty acid esters wherein said alcohols and surfactants are present in amounts effective to stability said preparation. Also provided are methods of using these formulations as pesticides.

Abstract: Novel pyridine-2-carboxamide derivatives of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are effective as glucokinase activating agents. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.

Abstract: A system for sub-surface fluorescence imaging is provided, the system comprising: an excitation source for selectably emitting light at at least one of at least two excitation wavelengths or wavelength ranges at a target surface; and a light detector for detecting fluorescence emission wavelengths or wavelength ranges from the target surface; wherein at least one of the at least two excitation wavelengths or wavelength ranges causes fluorescing of at least one marker at a sub-surface depth, the emitted light at each of the at least two excitation wavelengths or wavelength ranges having different depths of optical penetration and causing fluorescing at respective different depths. A method for sub-surface fluorescence imaging is also provided, in some cases exemplified by a reconstruction of the sub-surface fluorescence topography.

Abstract: A circuit interconnect device racking apparatus is disclosed. The circuit interconnect device racking apparatus has a body adapted to couple to a circuit interconnect device, one or more frame connectors coupled to the body, a racking lever coupled to the body by a lever pivot, the racking lever having a cam mechanism component, and one or more bus connectors configured to connect to or disconnect from one or more bus bars responsive to rotation of the racking lever. Circuit interconnect device racking assemblies having the circuit interconnect device racking apparatus and methods of connecting circuit interconnect devices to one or more bus bars are disclosed, as are other aspects.

Abstract: Methods and devices for correlative monitoring, analysis, and control of multi-service, multi-network systems are provided herein. Exemplary methods may include generating a network topology graph of a metanetwork using traffic records obtained from the metanetwork, generating a causal digraph of the metanetwork using the traffic records and the network topology graph, and transmitting one or more of the network topology graph and the causal digraph to a computing system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel strains of Streptomyces microflavus and methods of their use for controlling diseases or pests of a plant. The invention also relates to a fermentation broth obtained by cultivating a gougerotin producing Streptomyces strain, wherein the fermentation broth contains at least about 1 g/L gougerotin. The invention also relates to a method of producing a fermentation broth of a gougerotin producing Streptomyces strain, wherein the fermentation broth contains at least about 1 g/L gougerotin, the method comprising cultivating the Streptomyces strain in a culture medium containing a digestible carbon source and a digestible nitrogen source under aerobic conditions, wherein the culture medium contains an amino acid at a concentration effective to achieve a gougerotin concentration of at least 1 g/L.

Abstract: A method and device for generating power using radiation pressure is described. The device comprises a turbine generator in which the turbine comprises optical resonant cavities or waveguides. The turbine rotates as a result of the force applied to the resonant cavities or waveguides by the radiation pressure of the circulating laser beam. Because of the amplification of the power of the input laser beam through resonant enhancement, the Photon Turbine Generator (PTG) has the potential for overunity efficiency (i.e., power output exceeding power input), lasting until the laser pumping mechanism or gain medium degrades or expires. The PTG may be built on either a macroscopic or microscopic scale. The PTG can provide clean, efficient, long-lasting power for diverse applications (e.g., energy, transportation, and electronic devices), while also supplying electricity to meet its own operational needs (e.g., laser pump power).

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an authorization module implemented in at least one of a memory or a processing device. The authorization module receives at a first time and from a first mobile application, a request for an access token associated with a second mobile application that includes an identifier associated with the second mobile application and a first random verification identifier. The authorization module provides to the first mobile application a signal representing an authorization code associated with the access token. The authorization module receives from the second mobile application at a second time a signal representing the authorization code, the identifier associated with the second mobile application, and a second random verification identifier. The authorization module provides a signal representing the access token to the second mobile application based in part on the first random verification identifier being equal to the second random verification identifier.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an authorization module implemented in at least one of a memory or a processing device. The authorization module can receive from an application a request for an access token associated with the application that includes a scope identifier associated with a level of access to a resource module. The authorization module can select based on the scope identifier at least one authentication mode from a set of predefined authentication modes. The authorization module can also receive at least one credential assigned to at least one authentication mode. Additionally, the authorization module can send the access token to the application in response to authenticating a user of the application based on the at least one credential.

Abstract: An imaging and diagnostic system and method to differentiate between malignant and non-malignant tissue of a prostate and surrounding region. The system acquires imaging data from the prostate and surrounding proximal region, and processes the data to differentiate areas of tissue malignancy from non-malignant tissue. A sectioning device or ablative device is provided. The ablative device is operable by automation for receiving the imaging output coordinates and defining the trajectory and quantity of energy or power to be delivered into the malignant tissue. A control system determines calculated energy or power to be deposited into the malignant tissue during ablation, to minimize destruction of the non-malignant tissue within the prostate and surrounding tissue. The system operates on generated ablative device output data.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium includes code to cause a processor (e.g., on an enterprise server) to receive, from a communication device, a request for a client application, and in response to the request provision the installation file data associated with the client application to include an application token associated with the client application. The code is to cause the processor to send the installation file that includes the application token to the communication device such that the communication device uses the installation file to install the client application that authenticates to an application module using the application token extracted from the installation file.

Abstract: A circuit interconnect device racking apparatus is disclosed. The circuit interconnect device racking apparatus has a body adapted to couple to a circuit interconnect device, one or more frame connectors coupled to the body, a racking lever coupled to the body by a lever pivot, the racking lever having a cam mechanism component, and one or more bus connectors configured to connect to or disconnect from one or more bus bars responsive to rotation of the racking lever. Circuit interconnect device racking assemblies having the circuit interconnect device racking apparatus and methods of connecting circuit interconnect devices to one or more bus bars are disclosed, as are other aspects.