Abstract: A downhole tool configured for inclusion in a drill string, typically as part of a bottom hole assembly. The downhole tool configured to improve passage of the drill string through a borehole. Additionally, the downhole tool is suitable for use in a method for improving passage of a drill string through a borehole.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving first and second movement data corresponding to a movement of a first and second computer mouse, respectively, wherein the first and second computer mice are oriented in a same direction are moving in unison over a same trajectory while the first and second movement data is contemporaneously received; determining a movement distance for the first and second computer mice based on the first and second movement data, respectively; determining a performance characteristic for the first computer mouse based on the determined first movement distance; determining the performance characteristic for the second computer mouse based on the determined second movement distance; determining a difference in the performance characteristic for the first computer mouse with respect to the second computer mouse; and calibrating the performance characteristic of the second computer mouse to match the performance characteristic of the first computer mouse.

Abstract: Orthosis brace comprising reel-based lacing system for alleviating foot drop experienced by a user. A device includes a support configured to wrap around at least a portion of a lower leg of a user and a lace support attached to the support and configured to receive a lace. The device includes a reel-based fastener attached to the support, wherein the reel-based fastener comprises a reel for receiving the lace and adjusting a tautness of the lace.

Abstract: Orthosis brace comprising reel-based lacing system for alleviating foot drop experienced by a user. A device includes a support configured to wrap around at least a portion of a lower leg of a user and a lace support attached to the support and configured to receive a lace. The device includes a reel-based fastener attached to the support, wherein the reel-based fastener comprises a reel for receiving the lace and adjusting a tautness of the lace.

Abstract: To display a news feed in a social network environment, a social networking system generates news items regarding activities associated with a user of a social network environment. The social networking system may also attach an informational link associated with at least one of the activities to at least one of the news items, limit access to the news items to a predetermined set of viewers, and assign an order to the news items. The news items may be displayed in the assigned order to at least one viewing user of the predetermined set of viewers, and the number of news items displayed may be dynamically limited.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a collaboration system and methods are provided to enable consultants to efficiently collaborate with one another by engaging in system-facilitated voice consultations. As used herein, a voice consultation may generally refer to communications established between two or more users of the collaboration system. In general, the system and methods described herein provide the ability for users to establish voice consultations with other users at a mutually convenient time, whether or not there exists a prior relationship between the users. The system and methods automatically place a consultation call at a time requested by the caller and which the callee has previously announced as available. Called parties may determine whether to accept a consultation based on data that is visually perceptible with a mobile device at which the call is received.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a collaboration system and methods are provided to enable consultants to efficiently collaborate with one another by engaging in system-facilitated voice consultations. As used herein, a voice consultation may generally refer to communications established between two or more users of the collaboration system. In general, the system and methods described herein provide the ability for users to establish voice consultations with other users at a mutually convenient time, whether or not there exists a prior relationship between the users. The system and methods automatically place a consultation call at a time requested by the caller and which the callee has previously announced as available. Called parties may determine whether to accept a consultation based on data that is visually perceptible with a mobile device at which the call is received.

Abstract: A system and method for modifying a compiled software application to implement additional software code to enhance the functionality of a software application. The system and method comprises receiving a software application binary 601, metadata 602, and modification options 603, analyzing the received components, modifying the software application binary based on the analysis, and returning the modified software application binary 610.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Leucothoe plant named ‘BLULE1801’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact growth habit, juvenile foliage that is suffused with a red coloration, dark green mature foliage which becomes progressively suffused with a deep maroon in cool weather, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: To display a news feed in a social network environment, a social networking system generates news items regarding activities associated with a user of a social network environment. The social networking system may also attach an informational link associated with at least one of the activities to at least one of the news items, limit access to the news items to a predetermined set of viewers, and assign an order to the news items. The news items may be displayed in the assigned order to at least one viewing user of the predetermined set of viewers, and the number of news items displayed may be dynamically limited.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a computer system that can monitor usage activity of software program(s) by client systems, and ascertain an existing ratio between a first group of resources of a first type and a second group of resources of a second type collectively allocated to the client systems. The first and second types define different amounts of functionality enabled by the software program. The system can be further caused to determine first and second recommended counts for the first and second groups of resources based on the monitored usage activity and an expected ratio, and cause adjustment of an allocation of resource(s) from the first and/or second groups of resources in accordance with the first and second recommended counts such that the adjusted allocation tracks the monitored usage activity while conforming to the expected ratio.

Abstract: A system and method for modifying a compiled software application to implement additional software code to enhance the functionality of a software application. The system and method comprises receiving a software application binary 601, metadata 602, and modification options 603, analyzing the received components, modifying the software application binary based on the analysis, and returning the modified software application binary 610.

Abstract: A system aid method for modifying a compiled software application to implement additional software code to enhance the functionality of a software application. The system and method comprises receiving a software application binary (601), metadata (602), and modification options (603), analyzing the received components, modifying the software application binary based on the analysis, and returning the modified software application binary (610).

Abstract: A system aid method for modifying a compiled software application to implement additional software code to enhance the functionality of a software application. The system and method comprises receiving a software application binary (601), metadata (602), and modification options (603), analyzing the received components, modifying the software application binary based on the analysis, and returning the modified software application binary (610).

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a healthcare collaboration system and methods are provided to enable physicians and other participants in the healthcare system to efficiently collaborate with one another by engaging in system-facilitated consultations. As used herein, a consultation may generally refer to communications established between two or more users of the healthcare collaboration system. In general, the system and methods described herein provide the ability for users to establish consultations with other users at a mutually convenient time, whether or not there exists a prior relationship between the users. In exchange for time spent conducting consultations, users may be compensated using any number of compensation methods.

Abstract: To display a news feed in a social network environment, a social networking system generates news items regarding activities associated with a user of a social network environment. The social networking system may also attach an informational link associated with at least one of the activities to at least one of the news items, limit access to the news items to a predetermined set of viewers, and assign an order to the news items. The news items may be displayed in the assigned order to at least one viewing user of the predetermined set of viewers, and the number of news items displayed may be dynamically limited.

Abstract: A method of retrieving supplementary data related to audio-video content with reference to a reference version of that content involves deriving an audio signature from audio-video content. The audio signature is searched against reference audio signatures of reference versions of the audio-video content. If a match is found, supplementary data related to the reference audio-video content is retrieved. The search is a directed search using data extracted from the transmission route by which the audio-video content is to be delivered to a consumer. The search process is thereby more efficient as the search may be started at an appropriate location or conducted in an appropriate direction, rather than searching blindly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing and optimizing licensing restrictions for deployed systems are presented. Particularly, a central system may be used to coordinate license assignments to a plurality of users in accordance with ratios mandated as part of a licensing agreement. The system may reassess the ratios after deployment and may adjust licensing allocations to preserve the ratio, as well as to better accord with usage behavior by the organization as a whole. Some embodiments employment specific enforcement provisions, mandating the recommended licensing percentage for a license type based upon scaled sums of optimal ratio values for different license types.

Abstract: To display a news feed in a social network environment, a social networking system generates news items regarding activities associated with a user of a social network environment. The social networking system may also attach an informational link associated with at least one of the activities to at least one of the news items, limit access to the news items to a predetermined set of viewers, and assign an order to the news items. The news items may be displayed in the assigned order to at least one viewing user of the predetermined set of viewers, and the number of news items displayed may be dynamically limited.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Leucothoe plant named ‘BLULE1801’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact growth habit, juvenile foliage that is suffused with a red coloration, dark green mature foliage which becomes progressively suffused with a deep maroon in cool weather, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.