Abstract: Systems and methods include receiving a request, in a cloud system from a first device, to access a second device; determining if the first device is permitted to access the second device; if the first device is not permitted to access the second device, notifying the first device the second device does not exist; and, if the first device is permitted to access the second device, stitching together connections between the cloud system, the first device, and the second device to provide access to the second device for the first device, wherein the connections are implemented through the cloud-based system.

Abstract: An exercise machine with a more natural gait and computer gaming interface which, in some embodiments, further allows for a variable stride length while in use. In one configuration, each side of the exercise machine has a first crank assembly connected at an upper location on a pedal arm and a second crank connected at a middle location on the pedal arm, and a pedal is attached to a lower location of the pedal arm. The first crank assembly is connected to the pedal arm by a crank arm. The second crank assembly is connected to the pedal arm via a crank arm pivotally attached to a crank link. The path of each pedal is determined by the lengths of crank arms and crank links of the first and second crank assemblies rotating in synchronous motion.

Abstract: There is described a nanoparticle comprising one or more peptides having a sequence comprising the motif GLLxLLxL-LLxAAG, wherein each x is independently selected from arginine (R), histidine (H), lysine (K), aspartic acid (D) or glutamic acid (E). Also described is a pharmaceutically acceptable composition comprising the nanoparticle and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, for use in the treatment of cancer. In addition, there is described a method of treatment of cancer involving administering the pharmaceutically acceptable composition to a patient with cancer, and a kit for treating or preventing cancer comprising the pharmaceutically acceptable composition.

Abstract: A mobile and adaptable fitness system allows a fitness device to be used to control an application running on a host device. The system includes one or more controllers, a motion sensing device, and a host device. The hand controllers may be mounted on the handlebars of the fitness device or held in a user's hands and include buttons that the user can press. The motion sensing device may be mounted on the user or on a moving part of the fitness device and contains sensors that capture motion performed by the user. The host device receives input data from the hand controllers and the motion sensing device and generates an activity vector representing the intensity at which the user performs a fitness activity. Based on the activity vector, the host device controls an object in an application, such as a character, based on the input data.

Abstract: A method for radiation therapy treatment planning includes: a) defining a decision variable search space by projecting an initial seed point onto a pareto front, where the pareto front and decision variable search space are defined in the same coordinate space; b) projecting search points in the decision variable search space to the pareto front using a one-dimensional search algorithm to produce projected points on the pareto front; c) updating the search points by performing a gradient-free optimization that evaluates a treatment planning scoring function at the projected points on the pareto front; and d) repeating steps (b), (c) to search within the decision variable search space until a convergence criterion is satisfied, thereby producing a pareto optimal and clinically acceptable treatment plan.

Abstract: A method for radiation therapy treatment planning includes: a) defining a decision variable search space by projecting an initial seed point onto a pareto front, where the pareto front and decision variable search space are defined in the same coordinate space; b) projecting search points in the decision variable search space to the pareto front using a one-dimensional search algorithm to produce projected points on the pareto front; c) updating the search points by performing a gradient-free optimization that evaluates a treatment planning scoring function at the projected points on the pareto front; and d) repeating steps (b), (c) to search within the decision variable search space until a convergence criterion is satisfied, thereby producing a pareto optimal and clinically acceptable treatment plan.

Abstract: Systems and methods include receiving a request, in a cloud system from a first device, to access a second device; determining if the first device is permitted to access the second device; if the first device is not permitted to access the second device, notifying the first device the second device does not exist; and, if the first device is permitted to access the second device, stitching together connections between the cloud system, the first device, and the second device to provide access to the second device for the first device, wherein the connections are implemented through the cloud-based system.

Abstract: A mobile and adaptable fitness system allows a fitness device to be used to control an application running on a host device. The system includes one or more controllers, a motion sensing device, and a host device. The hand controllers may be mounted on the handlebars of the fitness device or held in a user's hands and include buttons that the user can press. The motion sensing device may be mounted on the user or on a moving part of the fitness device and contains sensors that capture motion performed by the user. The host device receives input data from the hand controllers and the motion sensing device and generates an activity vector representing the intensity at which the user performs a fitness activity. Based on the activity vector, the host device controls an object in an application, such as a character, based on the input data.

Abstract: A mobile and adaptable fitness system allows a fitness device to be used to control an application running on a host device. The system includes one or more controllers, a motion sensing device, and a host device. The hand controllers may be mounted on the handlebars of the fitness device or held in a user's hands and include buttons that the user can press. The motion sensing device may be mounted on the user or on a moving part of the fitness device and contains sensors that capture motion performed by the user. The host device receives input data from the hand controllers and the motion sensing device and generates an activity vector representing the intensity at which the user performs a fitness activity. Based on the activity vector, the host device controls an object in an application, such as a character, based on the input data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of isolating a substantially homogenous population of pluripotent stem cells from adult neural crest tissue (e.g., periodontal ligament) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such isolated pluripotent stem cells. Methods of inducing the isolated pluripotent stem cells into specific cell lineages, such as neurogenic and retinogenic lineages, are also described. The isolated pluripotent stem cells find use in various regenerative medicine applications and the treatment of degenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of isolating a substantially homogeneous population of pluripotent stem cells from adult neural crest tissue (e.g., periodontal ligament) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such isolated pluripotent stem cells. Methods of inducing the isolated pluripotent stem cells into specific cell lineages, such as neurogenic and retinogenic lineages, are also described. The isolated pluripotent stem cells find use in various regenerative medicine applications and the treatment of degenerative diseases.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane composite material composition includes a plastic base material and a curing agent, the plastic base material includes a thermoplastic polyurethane and a silicone gum including at least two alkenyl groups in each of molecules thereof, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane and the silicone gum are uniformly mixed, and a weight ratio of the thermoplastic polyurethane and the silicone gum is ranging from 95.01:4.99 to 99.5:0.5. The curing agent is uniformly mixed with the plastic base material, wherein the curing agent has an adding amount enabling the silicone gum to crosslink to form a silicone rubber.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane composite material composition includes a plastic base material and a curing agent, the plastic base material includes a thermoplastic polyurethane and a silicone gum including at least two alkenyl groups in each of molecules thereof, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane and the silicone gum are uniformly mixed, and a weight ratio of the thermoplastic polyurethane and the silicone gum is ranging from 95.01:4.99 to 99.5:0.5. The curing agent is uniformly mixed with the plastic base material, wherein the curing agent has an adding amount enabling the silicone gum to crosslink to form a silicone rubber.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to content sharing for mobile devices. In aspects, images that are created using mobile devices may be automatically uploaded to one or more targets. In addition, images created on the one or more targets may be automatically downloaded to the mobile device based on one or more criteria. A service facilitates transfer of images in both directions and includes a pluggable architecture in which forwarders for new targets may be added.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of isolating a substantially homogeneous population of pluripotent stem cells from adult neural crest tissue (e.g., periodontal ligament) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such isolated pluripotent stem cells. Methods of inducing the isolated pluripotent stem cells into specific cell lineages, such as neurogenic and retinogenic lineages, are also described. The isolated pluripotent stem cells find use in various regenerative medicine applications and the treatment of degenerative diseases.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to content sharing for mobile devices. In aspects, images that are created using mobile devices may be automatically uploaded to one or more targets. In addition, images created on the one or more targets may be automatically downloaded to the mobile device based on one or more criteria. A service facilitates transfer of images in both directions and includes a pluggable architecture in which forwarders for new targets may be added.

Abstract: A computing device configured for enforcing a computing device power policy is described. The computing device includes a processor and executable instructions stored in memory that is in electronic communication with the processor. The computing device generates a power policy. The computing device also sends the power policy. The computing device further receives a suspicious process alert. Additionally, the computing device determines whether to terminate a suspicious process. The computing device also sends a process termination command if it is determined to terminate the suspicious process.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to content sharing for mobile devices. In aspects, images that are created using mobile devices may be automatically uploaded to one or more targets. In addition, images created on the one or more targets may be automatically downloaded to the mobile device based on one or more criteria. A service facilitates transfer of images in both directions and includes a pluggable architecture in which forwarders for new targets may be added.