Abstract: Conventionally, software-based services that utilize satellites are manually and painstakingly configured, provisioned, activated, and calibrated, because the complexity and variability of satellite links prevent automated and scalable service orchestration. Accordingly, systems and processes are disclosed for automated and scalable orchestration of services that utilize satellite links. In response to a service request, comprising a service definition for an end-to-end service, parameter(s) of a satellite link that satisfies the service definition may be calculated. These parameter(s) may be used to select a configuration for a satellite-network service chain, comprising a plurality of virtual network functions, from a service catalog. The satellite-network service chain may then be instantiated, within a cloud infrastructure, using the selected configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combination treatments for cystic fibrosis, particularly combinations of modulators of the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) and gene therapy.

Abstract: Conventionally, software-based services that utilize satellites are manually and painstakingly configured, provisioned, activated, and calibrated, because the complexity and variability of satellite links prevent automated and scalable service orchestration. Accordingly, systems and processes are disclosed for automated and scalable orchestration of services that utilize satellite links. In response to a service request, comprising a service definition for an end-to-end service, parameter(s) of a satellite link that satisfies the service definition may be calculated. These parameter(s) may be used to select a configuration for a satellite-network service chain, comprising a plurality of virtual network functions, from a service catalog. The satellite-network service chain may then be instantiated, within a cloud infrastructure, using the selected configuration.

Abstract: A method and system for managing loyalty program redemptions under dynamic pricing considerations. The method is executed in a processor of a loyalty program management (LPM) server device. A redemption request including an associated asset spend is received from a client device. A plurality of loyalty program provider (LPP) server devices of respective loyalty program providers is accessed to obtain a set of discounted inventory items or services. Cost of redemptions to the loyalty program providers and perceived value to the redeeming member, as measured by perceived value indicators are determined based at least in part on the discounted item values and the asset spend associated with the redemption request. Based on applying a threshold value of the costs of redemption and the perceived value indicators, a qualifying subset of the discounted inventory items is identified.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for identifying entities and communicating using lightweight and wearable free space optical systems. A variety of optical and electronic elements are used to enable communications and identification in an environment where identification and communication must be accomplished to address a variety of constraints. Such constraints can include frequency congested environments or environments in which communication should be done using non radio frequency (RF) systems. Embodiments include converting data into optical signals that are transmitted using a laser which are received by optical receivers and converted into audio output.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for identifying entities and communicating using lightweight and wearable free space optical systems. A variety of optical and electronic elements are used to enable communications and identification in an environment where identification and communication must be accomplished to address a variety of constraints. Such constraints can include frequency congested environments or environments in which communication should be done using non radio frequency (RF) systems. Embodiments include converting data into optical signals that are transmitted using a laser which are received by optical receivers and converted into audio output.

Abstract: Structured and unstructured project information is collected, analyzed, and consolidated by a project service. On-demand or periodically, the project service consolidates the unstructured project information and the structured project information to present to an end user as aggregate information. The aggregate information may be formatted based on user criteria.

Abstract: One variation of a method for cross-selling flight reservations and travel-related goods includes: receiving a detail of a flight itinerary from a flight reservation interface of an airline; receiving a discounted fare for the flight itinerary; querying a travel-related good inventory system for a standalone price and a discounted price for a travel-related good based on the detail of the flight itinerary; calculating a package rate for the flight itinerary and the travel-related good according to the discounted fare of the flight itinerary and the discounted price of the travel-related good; calculating a savings amount for the package rate over a total standalone rate for the flight itinerary and the standalone price for the travel-related good; and returning a travel package comprising the travel-related good and a flight reservation specified in the flight itinerary, the package rate for the travel package, and the savings amount to the flight reservation interface.

Abstract: An integrated system for facilitating visibility and management of projects in a Content Management Application (CMA) is provided. A Project Application Server PAS is enabled to coordinate and associate with a CMA and to identify projects, project data, and project task lists associated with the projects processed by the CMA. The PAS may import the projects, the associated project data, and project task lists, into a central database managed by the PAS. The PAS database may also provide a centralized framework for displaying projects and enabling a user to view the projects in order to see activity and content related to a particular project in the centralized PAS framework. The PAS and the CMA may be continuously synchronized in order to maintain current versions of project content as projects are modified by users in the CMA and/or the PAS framework.

Abstract: Structured and unstructured project information is collected, analyzed, and consolidated by a project service. On-demand or periodically, the project service consolidates the unstructured project information and the structured project information to present to an end user as aggregate information. The aggregate information may be formatted based on user criteria.

Abstract: A stitch regulator (50) for use with a sewing machine (34) transported by a moveable platform (26) includes a housing (52) configured to be coupled to one of the sewing machine (34) and the moveable platform (26). An X-axis rate sensor (92) and a Y-axis rate sensor (96) determine movement of the sewing machine (34) on the moveable platform (26). A microcontroller (118) is contained in the housing (52) and is in communication with the sensors (92, 96). The microcontroller (118) generates a motor control signal (126) in response to the movement of the sewing machine (34) for input into a motor control input port (88) of the sewing machine (34).