Abstract: A customized neck response finite element model for a neck of a crash test dummy is disclosed. A method of creating the customized neck response finite element model for the neck of the crash test dummy including the steps of identifying two borderline sets of test data profiles for the neck that match with certification test data profiles for the neck of the crash test dummy, varying material properties of components of the neck for the crash test dummy, defining a mapping function to adjust the material properties and allowing intermediate sets of the test data profiles to be interpolated from the certification test data profiles, and creating a single neck response finite element model for the neck of the crash test dummy with a user-defined input parameter for the neck response finite element model that defines a customized response.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable medium is provided to provide an integrated storage system. For example, an embodiment may detect, by an enterprise computer system, an activity notification from a cloud service that stores data on behalf of an enterprise. The activity notification may specify a file name involved in an activity performed by the cloud service (e.g., creating or modifying a file). The enterprise computer system may then download a file (or contents thereof) from the cloud service using the file name specified by the activity notification. After downloading the file, the enterprise computer system may analyze the file against a data loss prevention rule. Based on an outcome from the data loss prevention rule, the enterprise computer system may communicate an action response to the cloud service. The action response may direct the cloud service to perform an action on the file stored by the cloud service.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide techniques that enable a first user to add a second user to a social subnetwork of the first user's social network. In one example, a method may include discovering a second computing device associated with a second user. A first user associated with a first computing device and the second user may each be associated with a social networking service. The method may include receiving, from the second computing device, identification data associated with the second user. The method may include determining an identifier based at least in part on the identification data received from the second computing device. The identifier may identify the second user in the social networking service. The method may also include sending a request to a remote computing device to associate the second user with the social subnetwork of the first user.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable medium is provided to provide an integrated storage system. For example, an embodiment may detect, by an enterprise computer system, an activity notification from a cloud service that stores data on behalf of an enterprise. The activity notification may specify a file name involved in an activity performed by the cloud service (e.g., creating or modifying a file). The enterprise computer system may then download a file (or contents thereof) from the cloud service using the file name specified by the activity notification. After downloading the file, the enterprise computer system may analyze the file against a data loss prevention rule. Based on an outcome from the data loss prevention rule, the enterprise computer system may communicate an action response to the cloud service. The action response may direct the cloud service to perform an action on the file stored by the cloud service.

Abstract: There is provided a computer system for conducting auctions over a computer network, comprising: a posting system operable to post on the computer network information describing each lot of a plurality of lots that are available for bidding by a plurality of bidders, each lot including at least one item; a bid receiving system for receiving a bid relating to at least a portion of a lot of the plurality of lots, characterized in that the posting system is operable to define an n-dimensional matrix, where n is at least 2, wherein the matrix comprises the plurality of lots, and wherein the posting system is operable to post the matrix on the computer network. A computer-implemented method relating to the computer system, and a computer-readable medium containing instructions for implementing the computer-implemented method, are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for initiating instant messaging within a social networking website. In one aspect, a method includes providing for display of a post associated with a first user and a second user within the social networking website and providing for display of a graphical component within the social networking website, and the graphical component provides an interface for requesting communication related to the post by instant messaging. The method further includes receiving a request for communication related to the post by instant messaging via the graphical component and initiating instant messaging between the first user and the second user in response to the received request for communication related to the post. Machine-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A system and machine-implemented method for facilitating collaboration with one or more users including receiving a request from a first user to collaborate with a social group on a collaboration object, the social group including one or more users associated with the first user at a social networking site, generating a post providing access to the collaboration object in response to receiving the request, providing the post for display at the social networking site, receiving a request to access the collaboration object from a second user in response to the second user interacting with the post at the social networking site and providing the collaboration object for display to the second user at the social networking site in response to receiving the request from the second user, wherein the second user is able to modify the collaboration object at the social networking site.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide techniques that enable a first user to add a second user to a social subnetwork of the first user's social network. In one example, a method may include discovering a second computing device associated with a second user. A first user associated with a first computing device and the second user may each be associated with a social networking service. The method may include receiving, from the second computing device, identification data associated with the second user. The method may include determining an identifier based at least in part on the identification data received from the second computing device. The identifier may identify the second user in the social networking service. The method may also include sending a request to a remote computing device to associate the second user with the social subnetwork of the first user.

Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device for performing a skin biopsy that includes a generally curved blade to cut the skin at a predetermined depth disposed within or an integral part of a blade holder assembly. The blade holder assembly has an outer surface and the generally curved blade is coupled to the outer surface of the blade holder assembly. The device also includes a housing having an outer wall and said outer wall defining an interior space within the housing, such that the blade holder assembly and generally curved blade are disposed substantially within the inner space of the housing. The device also includes a handle coupled to the blade holder assembly and configured to rotate the blade holder assembly and in turn the generally curved blade within the inner space of the housing to perform the skin biopsy or removal of skin conditions.

Abstract: In general, aspects of this disclosure are directed to techniques for initiating communications from a computing device based on messages received from short-range wireless devices. The computing device may receive, via short-range wireless communication, a message from a short-range communication device, the message including contact information of a remote computing device that is external both to the computing device and to the short-range communication device, location information associated with the short-range communication device, and authentication information usable by the computing device to authenticate the short-range communication device. Responsive to receiving the message from the short-range communication device, the computing device may authenticate the short-range communication device based on the authentication information. Responsive to the authenticating, the computing device may automatically initiate communications with the remote computing device based on the contact information.

Abstract: In general, techniques and systems for updating a user status with check-in information in a user account are described. In one example, a method includes obtaining, with a computing device, location information from a target device using near field communication (NFC), retrieving check-in information based on the location information obtained from the target device, wherein the check-in information comprises greater detail about a destination associated with the target device than the location information, and updating a user status in a user account with the check-in information. In some examples, the location information may instruct the computing device to retrieve check-in information from at least one information source different from the target device.

Abstract: A personal sound system is described that includes a wireless network supporting an ear-level module, a companion module and a phone. Other audio sources are supported as well. A configuration processor configures the ear-level module and the companion module for private communications, and configures the ear-level module for a plurality of signal processing modes, including a hearing aid mode, for a corresponding plurality of sources of audio data. The ear module is configured to handle variant audio sources, and control switching among them.

Abstract: A personal sound system is described that includes a wireless network supporting an ear-level module, a companion module and a phone. Other audio sources are supported as well. A configuration processor configures the ear-level module and the companion module for private communications, and configures the ear-level module for a plurality of signal processing modes, including a hearing aid mode, for a corresponding plurality of sources of audio data. The ear module is configured to handle variant audio sources, and control switching among them.

Abstract: Disinfectant compositions comprising PHMB and EDTA salt(s) are disclosed. The disinfectant compositions have also demonstrated activity as enhanced, fast acting catheter lock/flush solutions. They are safe for human and medical uses and may be used as prophylactic preparations to prevent infection, or to reduce the proliferation of and/or eliminate existing or established infections.

Abstract: Disinfectant compositions comprising N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) and Vitamin C are disclosed. The disinfectant compositions have also demonstrated activity in inhibiting as well as killing micro-organisms responsible for generating biofilms. They are safe for human and medical uses and may be used as prophylactic preparations to reduce the proliferation of and/or eliminate existing or established infections.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed that provide plans for autonomous machines such as humanoid robots to perform indoor task. Human subjects contribute plans to a knowledge database. Information in the knowledge database is pre-processed to identify task steps and characterize them as action-object pairs, from which a plan database is created. A discriminative technique uses hierarchical agglomerative clustering to select an existing plan from the plan database. A generative technique formulates new plans from the plan database using first-order Markov chains, and may take into account information about the operational environment. Experimentation and evaluation by human subjects confirm the efficacy of both techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxygenated ophthalmic topical compositions and methods of administering oxygenated ophthalmic topical compositions. The present invention also encompasses methods for making and administering the oxygenated ophthalmic topical compositions for use in treating or ameliorating pathologic conditions, complications, diseases and symptoms related to hypoxia of the anterior eye structure, including corneal neovascularization (CNV), edema, abrasions, infections, infiltrates, dry eye syndrome, contact lens intolerance; and redness, blurred vision, discomfort, foreign body sensation, photophobia, and irritation.

Abstract: A wound dressing includes one or more layers containing a first anti-microbial agent and/or at least one zinc-containing agent.

Abstract: A wound dressing includes one or more layers containing a first anti-microbial agent and at least one of: a chelating agent, and a second anti-microbial agent.

Abstract: A personal sound system is described that includes a wireless network supporting an ear-level module, a companion module and a phone. Other audio sources are supported as well. A configuration processor configures the ear-level module and the companion module for private communications, and configures the ear-level module for a plurality of signal processing modes, including a hearing aid mode, for a corresponding plurality of sources of audio data. The ear module is configured to handle variant audio sources, and control switching among them.