Abstract: Methods systems and computer readable media for manipulating and displaying sparse data contained within very large datasets. Particular applications includes those to proteomics and metabolomics. Navigation of the large data sets from a global perspective may be practically implemented, so that a user is not confined to a narrow slice of data at a time, thus providing context of the whole dataset while viewing data within the dataset.

Abstract: A method for measuring a dose of irradiation with a beam of ionizing radiation capable of creating Cherenkov radiation, in which a scintillator for emitting scintillation light, whose intensity is a function of the dose of this beam irradiating this scintillator, is arranged below this beam, the scintillator is coupled, via an optical fiber, to a device for measuring the light emitted by the scintillator, and the quantity of light transmitted by the optical fiber is measured, is described. The light emerging from the opposite end of the optical fiber is filtered using two bandpass filters having cutoff bands in different parts of the spectrum, the intensity of the light coming from these two filters is measured a plurality of times, and the pluralities of quantities of scintillation light and Cherenkov radiation are calculated on the basis of these measurements to deduce a first irradiation dose value.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer readable media for extracting data from features on a chemical array, using a feature extraction module including feature extraction algorithms configured to calculate characteristics of array features. A reference table is provided that associates probe names of probes contained on the array with at least one additional identifier. The reference table is accessible by the feature extraction module to convert any one of the at least one additional identifiers to the probe names, and the probe names to at least one of the at least one additional identifiers.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media for automatically feature extracting array images in batch mode. At least two images to be feature extracted are loaded into a batch project, and the system automatically and sequentially feature extracts the images in the batch project. At least one of the images may be feature extracted based upon a different grid template or protocol than at least one other of the images. Methods, systems and computer readable media are provided to automatically feature extract a single array image having an identifier indicating that it is a multipack, multiple array image. A system provided for feature extracting array images in batch mode includes a user interface with a feature enabling a user to select images to be loaded into a batch project; and based upon the loaded images in the batch project, the system may automatically assign a grid template to each image loaded into the batch project.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for manufacturing a crystalline powder of a composite lithium and vanadium oxide with formula Li1+xV3O8, where x is between 0 and 0.2, comprising: formation of an aqueous suspension starting from an NH4VO3 paste and monohydrated lithia powder; continuous dehydration of this suspension in a hot gas current at a temperature of between 200 and 600° C., to form a dry powder of a precursor with a size grading of between 10 and 100 ?m; calcination of this precursor at a temperature of between 380 and 580° C. to form a crystalline powder of Li1+xV3O8. The product thus obtained will be used particularly for manufacturing electrodes for lithium rechargeable batteries.

Abstract: Methods systems and computer readable media for manipulating and displaying sparse data contained within very large datasets. Particular applications includes those to proteomics and metabolomics. Navigation of the large data sets from a global perspective may be practically implemented, so that a user is not confined to a narrow slice of data at a time, thus providing context of the whole dataset while viewing data within the dataset.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable media for aligning an array for determining a layout of features of the array, which are provided in a two-dimensional array. A first block of features of the array is selected, the first block having a predefined width in the direction of one of the X and Y axes, and a length sufficient to extend over all of the features in the direction of the other of the X and Y axes. A second block of features is selected, the second block having a predefined width in the same direction as the width of the first block, and a length sufficient to extend over all of the features in the direction of the other of the X and Y axes, wherein the second block contains features not contained by the first block. The features contained in the first block are projected in the direction of the width of the first block and the features contained in the second block are projected in the direction of the width of the second block.

Abstract: Vacuum massage device under affusion of water or any other suitable liquid having an interchangeable massage head connected to an upper body by contacts responsible for inflow of a supplied pressurized fluid and the suction and inflow of an active product contained in a receptacle on bearing rollers. The pressurized fluid is sent to the receptacle, thereby enabling the active liquid to be injected under pressure onto the rollers. The fluid is distributed through channels which open out onto the periphery of the head and into the suction chamber. Patient lies on a special mattress having a channel to drain any liquid not absorbed by the vacuum. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The invention related to a method for measuring a dose of radiation by a beam of high-power radiation, where in a scintillate (1) is disposed below said beam in order to emit scintillation light whose intensity is a function of the dose of said beam irradiating said scintillate (1); the scintillate (1) is coupled to a device (8) for measuring the light emitted by the scintillate (1) via an optical fiber (2); the amount of light transmitted by the optical fiber (2) is measured; the intensity of the light emitted by the scintillate (1) is determined on the basis of the light emitted by at least one other source, after said optical fiber (2) is used for transmission of the light emitted by the scintillate (1) and the light emitted by each other source. The invention also related to a device for measuring the dose of radiation for the implementation of said method.

Abstract: Systems, methods and recordable media for fast, automatic grid finding of microarrays, based on reducing the dimensionality of the image data.

Abstract: A method to allow an analyst or other user of molecular-array data to directly tailor pixel-intensity integration of scanned pixel-based representations of features of a molecular array to produce feature signals. The method is embodied in a graphical user interface that allows an analyst or other molecular-array user to input pixel-intensity-weighting functions into a computational system that applies the weighting functions prior to producing integrated feature signals. The GUI provides a user with the ability to select the origin of a feature-centric rectilinear coordinate system, to input a function that specifies the function that is applied to the raw pixel intensities within the region of interest prior to integration of the pixel intensities within the region of interest to produce a feature signal.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an ionization chamber cylindrical in shape comprising an anode (35) formed by a central rod in current-carrying material and a cathode (38) in current-carrying material around the said anode, both connected to two elements of a mechanical base of the said chamber in which two cylindrical end shields (36, 37) in non-magnetic and insulating material are centred on the anode (35) and arranged at right angles to this at both ends, the cathode (38) being made up of a spooled wire on the outer rim of these two end shields (36, 37).

Abstract: Mass spectometer system and method of use are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment of the mass spectrometry system, among others, includes a radio frequency multipole assembly, an inner structure, and a laser diode array system. The inner structure has an outside, an inside, and an opening. The inner structure substantially surrounds the radio frequency multipole assembly. The laser diode array system is disposed on the outside of the inner structure adjacent the side opening such that laser radiation emitted from the laser diode array system travels through the side opening.

Abstract: An input/output (I/O) panel with one chassis that supports multiple baseboards. In an aspect, the I/O panel has an extension to mate with a server chassis U-seam. In an aspect, the I/O panel includes a fastener for fastening to a server chassis, and unfastened from a server chassis, without the use of a tool. In an aspect, the fastener is a tab that fastens to a server chassis spring latch. In an aspect, an I/O panel is provided that maximizes EMI containment. In an aspect, an I/O panel is provided that maximizes thermal evacuation.

Abstract: A technique for analyzing ions by determining the time of flight of the ions in a time of flight mass spectrometer using internal calibration. In the technique, a calibration step includes the steps of launching a packet of ions from a source to a detector, detecting the time needed for the ions to arrive at the detector to obtain a time-of-flight mass spectrum, and selecting data from the mass spectrum corresponding to a plurality of ions of consecutive masses and use the selected data to determine the relationship between time of flight data and the masses of the ions of consecutive masses for calibration of the relation between times of flight and masses in the mass spectrometer.

Abstract: A technique for analyzing ions by determining the time of flight of the ions from a source before detection at a detector. In the technique a series of pulses is generated according to an encoded sequence. Pulses from the series of pulses are selected to launch a plurality of packets of ions from the source, each of the selected pulses launching a packet of ions such that ions launched in the adjacent packets overlap prior to reaching the detector. At the end of the series another cycle of the series is generated again and some of the pulses in the series are selected in the another cycle to launch a plurality of packets of ions from the source. The cycles of pulse generation and selection to launch ions are repeated. The time of arrival of the ions of each packet in the detector is determined to obtain signals corresponding to overlapping spectra of the time of arrival of the packets of ions.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical fiber having a core based on silica with at least one fluorescent dopant distributed over the entire section of the core, a central zone co-doped with a co-dopant chosen from Al and P, and a peripheral zone co-doped with the other co-dopant chosen from Al and P. The invention can be used in an optical fiber amplifier, and it guarantees good amplifier gain flatness over a wavelength band suitable for WDM transmission.

Abstract: A process for the predictive determination in the pre-critical range of the load at rupture of a structure, comprising subjecting the structure to a stress of the same type as the load and for a time according to a predetermined law, whilst recording the acoustical activity generated by the resulting damage, until a predetermined stress threshold is reached. A correlation is maintained between the registered acoustic emission and the relation ##EQU1## in which: ##EQU2## is the variation of acoustic energy generated by the damage, t is time,t.sub.r is the instant of rupture, .DELTA., .alpha., C, .lambda. and .phi. are coefficients, so as to predetermine the value of prediction of the load at rupture from the above law connecting time and load.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical fiber comprising an optical core (6) based on silica for guiding the majority of lightwaves and containing at least one fluorescent dopant, surrounded by optical cladding (5) likewise based on silica, and having a refractive index lower than that of said core, said core comprising: a central zone (2) of radius a.sub.0, containing said fluorescent dopant; and a peripheral zone (4) of radius a, surrounding said central zone, having a refractive index greater than that of said cladding, and not containing fluorescent dopant; the fiber being characterized in that said core (6) further comprises an intermediate zone (3) of radius a.sub.1 and having a softening temperature greater than that of central zone (2), said intermediate zone (3) being such that a.sub.0 <a.sub.1 <a and not containing any fluorescent dopant.

Abstract: An automobile seat backrest includes an adjustable lumbar support assembly for selectively applying pressure to the lower area of a seated occupant's back. The backrest portion has a structural frame and a wire mesh within the frame for supporting a foam cushion. A cover envelopes the frame, wire mesh and cushion. First and second cranks are moveably supported on the wire mesh within the cover of the backrest portion. Cantilever arms extend from the respective first and second cranks to carry corresponding first and second applicator pads. A manual actuator causes the applicator pads to move in a synchronized fashion toward respective extended positions applying outward pressure to the cover. The manual actuator includes a twist knob which controls a worm gear, and a drum having gear teeth that mesh with the worm gear. A conduit extends from the actuator to the first crank, and a core element, slidably disposed within the conduit, interconnects the twist knob and the second crank.