Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprises determining that a participant image has a distorted view relative to an optimized view of a participant within a corresponding participant image frame for a web-based videoconference with a presenter; and sending, to a display of a device having generated the participant image, a distorted image of the presenter corresponding to the distorted view in the participant image frame, enabling the participant to adjust the device to minimize the distorted view.

Abstract: Example methods and systems to determine shipping costs using a logistics table are described. In some example embodiments, the methods and systems access a base cost associated with shipping an item to a destination at a base level (e.g., at a standard shipping method), select one or more destinations to which to ship the item, and determine shipping costs for every selected destination by inputting the base cost into logistics table. The systems and methods may also display an indication of the determined costs via a user interface, such as via a displayed map or other graphics that present shipping cost information along with destination information.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses used with coiled tubing are disclosed. A method of inserting a fiber optic cable into coiled tubing is provided. The method comprises providing a coiled tubing having a first opening at a first end of the coiled tubing and a second opening at a second end of the coiled tubing. The fiber optic cable is fed into the first opening of the coiled tubing so that the fiber optic cable advances inside the coiled tubing along a direction from the first end to the second end. The fiber optic cable is vibrated during the feeding of the fiber optic cable into the coiled tubing.

Abstract: A system for determining a depth in a wellbore of a reference point associated with a coiled tubing. The system comprises a sensor coupled to a coiled tubing spool, wherein the sensor coupled to the coiled tubing spool is configured to determine an angular position of the spool, a processor coupled to the sensor, a memory coupled to the processor, and an application stored in the memory that, when executed by the processor, determines the depth in the wellbore of the reference point of the coiled tubing based on an input from the sensor coupled to the coiled tubing spool.

Abstract: Embodiments of stents having profiles that improve gripping of the stent on a stent delivery system are provided. Additionally, embodiments of molds for fabricating the stents are provided. A radially expandable stent can comprise a proximal section tapering inward to a proximal end of the stent and a distal section tapering inward to a distal end of the stent. The tapered sections can be adapted to improve the attachment of the stent to the delivery system and to facilitate the delivery of the mounted device into and through a bodily lumen.

Abstract: Identification of rogue social media assets is provided. In some embodiments, identification of rogue social media assets includes identifying a plurality of social media assets; comparing the plurality of social media assets with known social media assets to identify previously unknown social media assets; and displaying the identified previously unknown social media assets.

Abstract: Managing social network-based marketing campaigns includes obtaining, using one or more computer processors, a social media network-based marketing campaign and configuration information associated with the social media network-based marketing campaign; and publishing the plurality of selected publishable elements on the social media platform, according to the configuration information. The social media network-based marketing campaign comprises a plurality of selected publishable elements that are selected from a collection of master publishable elements. The master publishable elements are publishable on a social media platform. The configuration information at least includes information on how the plurality of selected publishable elements are to be published on the social media platform.

Abstract: Embodiments of stents having profiles that improve gripping of the stent on a stent delivery system are provided. Additionally, embodiments of molds for fabricating the stents are provided. A radially expandable stent can comprise a proximal section tapering inward to a proximal end of the stent and a distal section tapering inward to a distal end of the stent. The tapered sections can be adapted to improve the attachment of the stent to the delivery system and to facilitate the delivery of the mounted device into and through a bodily lumen.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a chassis, a passenger compartment disposed on the chassis, a control center for remote, controllable equipment, the control center being disposed in the passenger compartment, and a dedicated interface for connecting the control center to the controllable equipment. A method for making a motor vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of stents having profiles that improve gripping of the stent on a stent delivery system are provided. Additionally, embodiments of molds for fabricating the stents are provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of stents having profiles that improve gripping of the stent on a stent delivery system are provided. Additionally, embodiments of molds for fabricating the stents are provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of stents having profiles that improve gripping of the stent on a stent delivery system are provided. Additionally, embodiments of molds for fabricating the stents are provided.

Abstract: A system for conducting background investigations is provided. The system present may a user interface to a user. A request for a service may be received via the user interface. The request for a service may include a request that a background investigation be performed on an individual. Initial information regarding a target of the investigation may be received. Based on the initial information, an identity of the target may be verified. If the identity of the target is verified, the investigation may be performed.

Abstract: Embodiments of stents having profiles that improve gripping of the stent on a stent delivery system are provided. Additionally, embodiments of molds for fabricating the stents are provided.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing having a receiving end, a narrow end, and two side walls. Additionally, the housing includes a cable nesting section and a closed end recess longitudinally disposed on one of the side walls. First and second guide flanges are connected to the top edges of the side walls and a clamping body is slidably engaged with the housing. The clamping body includes first and second side members with upper bearing surfaces, a base wall connecting the side members, and a clamping body nesting section. A protrusion extends from the first member, and is slidably engaged within the closed end recess. A cable passageway is formed between the nesting sections. The upper bearing surfaces of the clamping body are slidably engaged with the guide flanges of the housing.

Abstract: A method and system to manipulate network objects by using Internet authoring, collaboration and versioning tools is described. The method includes: receiving a request for a manipulation of a first network object from a requesting user; verifying a first set of authorization information; translating a logical address of the first network object to a physical file system path; checking a local file system for validity and authorization for the requesting user including determining whether the first network object is a first network object; verifying a username and a password for the requesting user; returning a first error message if requesting user is unauthorized to access the first network object; determining an object type for the first network object; and sending a response to the requesting user. The method can also include verifying that the first network object is found and returning a second error message if the first network object is not found.

Abstract: Methods, configured media, and systems are provided for connecting disparate software components in a network or other computer system. A language adapter maps programming language constructs to a general object-oriented interface. An object model adapter maps the general object-oriented interface to specific object models such as the Java/RMI model or a CORBA model. The system dynamically wraps non-object components, such as scripts, in a object wrapper as needed to make them accessible through the language adapter and the object model adapter. In this manner, a language-vendor-independent bridge is provided between components written in different programming languages, and the components also gain access to objects written in object models favored by various vendors.

Abstract: A balloon catheter inflation system. And inflation device includes a housing defining a chamber for an inflation medium. The housing can be coupled to a balloon catheter that has two balloons. The housing can be coupled to the catheter such that the chamber is in fluid communication with the balloons. The inflation system further includes a valve configuration operatively associated with the chamber to provide a first pressure to one of the balloons and a second pressure to the other balloon by a single inflating action that moves the inflation medium from the chamber to the balloons. The balloons of a multiple balloon catheter can each be inflated to a different pressure substantially simultaneously by a single inflating action.

Abstract: A method for closing a non-circular opening in a plastic intake pipe of an internal combustion engine with a cover having a shape adapted to that of the opening includes the step of introducing the cover through the opening from outside the pipe by tilting the cover relative to the opening. The cover is then tilted within the plastic intake pipe to such an extent that the cover completely covers both the opening from the inside in a form-locking manner and an edge region of the plastic intake pipe which surrounds the opening.

Abstract: An intake manifold for an internal combustion engine having a cylinder head is disclosed. The intake manifold includes at least one intake pipe with an intake flange for leak-free attachment of the manifold to the cylinder head by way of a sealing element. A bypass line is provided for feeding a secondary gas into the intake opening of the internal combustion engine. The secondary gas is fed into the bypass line through a connection, preferably a hose connection. The bypass line is formed by a groove in the intake flange which is open in the direction of the cylinder head and delimited on one side by the intake flange and on the other side by a sealing element. The connection is connected to one end of the groove, and the intake opening is connected to the other end of the groove.