Abstract: Techniques are shown for generating image frames from a media presentation. In one embodiment a computer implemented method is provided. The method includes identifying, by a processing device, image frames from a media presentation comprising a plurality of image frames. Candidate thumbnails are selected from the identified image frames. A probability is determined that a selected candidate thumbnail with a success ranking higher than other selected thumbnails is an optimum candidate thumbnail for representing the media presentation in view of a relationship between the success ranking of the selected candidate thumbnail and the success rankings of the other selected candidate thumbnails. Thereupon, data for displaying the selected candidate thumbnail to a user as a representative of the media presentation is provided by the processing device.

Abstract: Novel compositions and methods for the post-harvest treatment of crops are disclosed and described. In one example, a composition includes a fungicidally-active compound, an ether solvent, and a filler. In many embodiments, the composition is ready-to-fog.

Abstract: Techniques are shown for generating image frames from a media presentation, selecting candidate thumbnails from the generated image frames using a selection process, and testing each selected candidate thumbnail for a success ranking relative to a target metric. The probability of choosing a selected candidate thumbnail with a success ranking higher than all other selected thumbnails as an optimum thumbnail for presentation to a user is based, at least in part, on the ratio of the success ranking of the selected candidate thumbnail with the highest success ranking to the sum of the success rankings of all of the selected candidate thumbnails. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: An animal restraint system includes an arm clamp having a clamp body, a tether, a tether clamp, and a tether connector. The clamp body affixes to a securing arm at or below the animal's head and includes a tether anchor and a tether guide. The tether has a first tether end coupled to the tether anchor, a second tether end, and a middle section forming a loop, with a first loop side extending from the first tether end and a second loop side extending from the second tether end through the tether guide. The tether anchor and the tether guide are positioned to maintain substantial alignment between the first and second loop sides when the loop is tensioned. The tether clamp divides the loop into a primary and secondary loops and maintains a size of the primary loop, and the tether connector is slidably coupled to the primary loop.

Abstract: A method of identifying a cache line of a cache memory (180) for replacement, is disclosed. Each cache line in the cache memory has a stored sequence number and a stored transaction data stream identifying label. A request (e.g., 400) associated with a label identifying a transaction data stream is received. The label corresponds to the stored transaction data stream identifying label of the cache line. The stored sequence number of the cache line is compared with a response sequence number. The response sequence number is associated with the stored transaction data stream identifying label of the cache line. The cache line is identified for replacement based on the comparison.

Abstract: A restraint for an animal having a strap forming first and second connection loops and including first and second strap portions, having approximately equal lengths, connected between the connection loops to form a restraining loop. A first connector is affixed at the first connection loop, and a second connector is affixed at the second connection loop. A quick-release connector is disposed in line with and more proximate to one of the first or second strap portions to open the restraining loop. A clamp is slidably disposed over the first and second strap portions. The clamp divides the restraining loop into a primary loop and a secondary loop and maintains the size of the primary loop around the animal's neck, with the quick-release connector positioned to open the primary loop.

Abstract: The increasing use of molecular imaging probes as biomarkers in oncology can emphasize the need for robust and stable methods for quantifying tracer uptake on PET. A histogram-based system, method and computer-accessible procedure can be used to calculate a new tracer uptake metric and the background subtracted lesion activity.

Abstract: Techniques are shown for generating image frames from a media presentation, selecting candidate thumbnails from the generated image frames using a selection process, and testing each selected candidate thumbnail for a success ranking relative to a target metric. The probability of choosing a selected candidate thumbnail with a success ranking higher than all other selected thumbnails as an optimum thumbnail for presentation to a user is based, at least in part, on the ratio of the success ranking of the selected candidate thumbnail with the highest success ranking to the sum of the success rankings of all of the selected candidate thumbnails. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods of increasing the abiotic environmental stress tolerance of a plant, to methods of improving the quality and/or yield of a plant crop, to methods of application of a cyclopropene such as 1-MCP to a plant, and to crops produced using said methods.

Abstract: An assembly includes a top cushion layer made of first EVA material defining a flat top surface formed with a non-skid pattern and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface. Also included is a resilient middle cushion layer made of second EVA material softer than the first EVA material. The middle cushion layer defines a top surface supporting the bottom surface of the top cushion layer and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface of the middle cushion layer. The assembly includes a bottom cushion layer made of EVA material and defining a top surface supporting the bottom surface of the middle cushion layer and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface of the bottom cushion layer. The bottom surface of the bottom cushion layer includes at least one fastener configured to removably engage and disengage a complementarily configured fastener substrate on a deck by hand.

Abstract: A flexible loop for restraining animals during handling such as during grooming or examination or operation or in bath tubs with a swivel snap closure mechanism or fixed means at its top and, at the bottom of the flexible loop, fixed means. The loop is suitable for attachment to a grooming arm or to tethers to cross-tie the animal in place. The fixed means is preferably a D-ring.

Abstract: A security device paired with a user's cell phone is operable by either a trigger or an accelerometer. The device includes visual and audio alarms, a prerecorded message and an audio recording of the ambient noise. Depression of the trigger will spray mace onto an attacker, activate the alarms and alternately send the message and recording to 9-1-1 or other security monitor. Alternatively, the accelerometer will so activate the device. The alarms and transmissions are synchronized so as to not interfere one with the other. Direct communication with 9-1-1 via the Bluetooth®/cell phone interface is immediately established either by a push-to-talk button or at the termination of a predetermined alarm and message transmission period.

Abstract: A flexible loop for restraining animals during handling such as during grooming or examination or operation or in bath tubs with a swivel snap closure mechanism or fixed means at its top and, at the bottom of the flexible loop, fixed means. The loop is suitable for attachment to a grooming arm or to tethers to cross-tie the animal in place. The fixed means is preferably a D-ring.

Abstract: A method of identifying a cache line of a cache memory (180) for replacement, is disclosed. Each cache line in the cache memory has a stored sequence number and a stored transaction data stream identifying label. A request (e.g., 400) associated with a label identifying a transaction data stream is received. The label corresponds to the stored transaction data stream identifying label of the cache line. The stored sequence number of the cache line is compared with a response sequence number. The response sequence number is associated with the stored transaction data stream identifying label of the cache line. The cache line is identified for replacement based on the comparison.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermoformable fibre-plastics composite product comprising lignolcellulosic or natural fibres, particularly but not exclusively useful as an intermediate product in subsequent manufacture, comprises conveying the fibres in a dry or wet air stream and applying to the fibres a thermoplastic binding agent, and forming the fibres into a solid or semi-solid product such as a panel, which is thermoformable. In at least a preferred embodiment the process may be carried out in known plant for manufacture of medium density fibre board.

Abstract: An IPsec processor for performing IPsec processing of traffic packets is disclosed. The IPsec processor comprises a network processing module (500) and a hardware co-processing module (502) coupled to the network processing module (500) via an interface, the co-processing module (500) comprising a policy check processor (525), and a packet transform processor (526). The network processing module (500) is adapted for communicating a part of a packet to the policy check processor (525) via the interface, and if IPsec processing of the packet is required, communicating the packet to the packet transform processor (526) via the interface, and scheduling the IPsec processed said packet, received from the packet transform processor (526) via the interface, for forwarding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling weeds in turfgrass, which comprises applying to the turfgrass, the locus thereof or seeds thereof a herbicidally effective amount of 4-Hydroxy-3-[2-(2-methoxyethoxymethyl)-6-trifluoromethylpyridine-3-carbonyl]-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-2-one or a composition which contains said compound.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to receivers for concentrating photovoltaic systems and methods for fabricating such receivers. A receiver for a concentrating photovoltaic system can comprise a substrate, a plurality of electrical contact pads located on a first surface of the substrate, and a plurality of photovoltaic cells each having plurality of electrically conductive traces that are each electrically coupled to one of the electrical contact pads. In some embodiments, all of the conductive traces can be located on the back surface of the photovoltaic cells for conduction of electric current generated by the photovoltaic cells when illuminated. Alternatively, conductive traces can further be located on a front surface of the photovoltaic cells and can be electrically coupled to corresponding contact pads by electrical connectors. Regardless of the specific arrangement, the receivers can be fabricated using industry standard soldering techniques often used in the electronics industry.

Abstract: A security device paired with a user's cell phone is operable by either a trigger or an accelerometer. The device includes visual and audio alarms, a prerecorded message and an audio recording of the ambient noise. Depression of the trigger will spray mace onto an attacker, activate the alarms and alternately send the message and recording to 9-1-1 or other security monitor. Alternatively, the accelerometer will so activate the device. The alarms and transmissions are synchronized so as to not interfere one with the other. Direct communication with 9-1-1 via the Bluetooth®/cell phone interface is immediately established either by a push-to-talk button or at the termination of a predetermined alarm and message transmission period.