Abstract: A system and a method for projection of a pattern of light on a work-piece are provided. The system includes an optical sensor, circuitry, and a projection device. The circuitry controls the optical sensor to capture a first plurality of light signals that bounces off from a surface of a work-piece and estimates a plurality of surface features of the work-piece based on the captured first plurality of light signals. The circuitry determines projection information for a pattern of light to be projected onto the surface of the work-piece based on the estimated plurality of surface features. Based on the determined projection information, the circuitry controls the projection device to project the pattern of light onto the surface of the work-piece.

Abstract: A system and method for recommending shared transportation that include determining at least one starting location and at least one destination location of a user. The system and method also include determining at least one type of shared transportation that is located within a predetermined distance of at least one pathway that is utilized to reach the at least one destination from the at least one starting location. The system and method further include recommending the at least one type of shared transportation to the user and reserving the at least one type of shared transportation to be utilized by the user based on the user accepting the recommendation.

Abstract: A system for providing safety assistance in a vehicle. The system includes a helmet and a first plurality of sensors in the helmet. The system further includes control circuitry that captures a first plurality of signals from the first plurality of sensors in the helmet. The first plurality of signals indicates first motion information corresponding to the helmet. The control circuitry further controls one of an inflation element or a hardening element disposed in a wearable garment based on a determination that the first motion information corresponding to the helmet exceeds a first predefined threshold.

Abstract: A system and a method for projection of a pattern of light on a work-piece are provided. The system includes an optical sensor, circuitry, and a projection device. The circuitry controls the optical sensor to capture a first plurality of light signals that bounces off from a surface of a work-piece and estimates a plurality of surface features of the work-piece based on the captured first plurality of light signals. The circuitry determines projection information for a pattern of light to be projected onto the surface of the work-piece based on the estimated plurality of surface features. Based on the determined projection information, the circuitry controls the projection device to project the pattern of light onto the surface of the work-piece.

Abstract: A system for providing safety assistance in a vehicle. The system includes a helmet and a first plurality of sensors in the helmet. The system further includes control circuitry that captures a first plurality of signals from the first plurality of sensors in the helmet. The first plurality of signals indicates first motion information corresponding to the helmet. The control circuitry further controls one of an inflation element or a hardening element disposed in a wearable garment based on a determination that the first motion information corresponding to the helmet exceeds a first predefined threshold.

Abstract: A system and method for recommending shared transportation that include determining at least one starting location and at least one destination location of a user. The system and method also include determining at least one type of shared transportation that is located within a predetermined distance of at least one pathway that is utilized to reach the at least one destination from the at least one starting location. The system and method further include recommending the at least one type of shared transportation to the user and reserving the at least one type of shared transportation to be utilized by the user based on the user accepting the recommendation.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for aggregate collection from a water body are provided. The apparatus includes a floatable structure which includes a body having a substantially spherical surface and a storage space within the body. The floatable structure further includes an opening that forms a passage to the storage space. The apparatus further includes a control assembly coupled to the body. The control assembly controls a collection of an aggregate present in the water body, into the storage space through the opening. The collection is controlled when the floatable structure is at least partially immersed in the water body.

Abstract: The invention features compounds of Formula (I), Formula (I)-A and Formula (I)-B as disclosed herein, as well as methods of synthesis, therapy, diagnostics, and assays.

Abstract: The invention features compounds of Formula (I), Formula (I)-A and Formula (I)-B as disclosed herein, as well as methods of synthesis, therapy, diagnostics, and assays.

Abstract: The invention features compounds of Formula (I), Formula (I)-A and Formula (I)-B as disclosed herein, as well as methods of synthesis, therapy, diagnostics, and assays.

Abstract: An intra-operative ultrasound probe for use with a robotic and laparoscopic surgical systems that allows for direct surgeon control over the position and orientation of the ultrasound image is presented. The transducer is designed to interface with the laparoscopic grasper so that it is easy to pick up in a locking, self-aligning and repeatable manner. The transducer is tracked in space using either forward kinematics or electromagnetic sensing, allowing multiple 2D images to be combined in order to create 3D ultrasound volumes. The 3D volumes can be further processed and displayed on the surgeon's console, or used to register and display acquired pre-operative images at the correct spatial location within the patient.

Abstract: An intra-operative ultrasound probe for use with a robotic and laparoscopic surgical systems that allows for direct surgeon control over the position and orientation of the ultrasound image is presented. The transducer is designed to interface with the laparoscopic grasper so that it is easy to pick up in a locking, self-aligning and repeatable manner. The transducer is tracked in space using either forward kinematics or electromagnetic sensing, allowing multiple 2D images to be combined in order to create 3D ultrasound volumes. The 3D volumes can be further processed and displayed on the surgeon's console, or used to register and display acquired pre-operative images at the correct spatial location within the patient.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula (I). Compounds of the present invention are inhibitors of sphingosine kinase 3, and are useful in the treatment of various disorders and conditions, such as inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are angiogenesis inhibitors represented by formula (I) or formula (II): The variables for formulas (I) and (II) are defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds which inhibit the Mycobacterial enoyl-ACP reductase required for cell wall biosynthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of use of these compounds for treating a bacterial infection in a patient.

Abstract: An input and output display calculator for tracking medical devices used during surgery. Input buttons corresponding to the numbers and packages of needles and sponges allow the user to input this information into the calculator. Output provide for an up to date readout of the total number of such sponges/needles used during the procedure as well as a total of those that have not yet been accounted for. Input buttons on the display face of the calculator provide a means for the nurse or other personnel to input the number of needles/sponges used in increments corresponding to the number of such needles and sponges found in a typical package of such items. Subtraction buttons allow for such numbers to be removed from the display in the event of errors. A timer means records the time that such numbers are added and subtracted and a printer allows for a printed record of such to be made.

Abstract: A method for the resolution of .alpha.-tertiary carboxylic acid esters by partial hydrolysis is disclosed. The partial hydrolysis is carried out by contacting the esters with an aqueous solution in the presence of a serine carboxypeptidase, and the hydrolysis product is separated from unreacted starting material to obtain the hydrolysis product or the unreacted starting material in enantiomerically enriched form. A novel ester hydrolase which is particularly useful in this method, and a nucleotide sequence encoding this enzyme, are also described.

Abstract: A method for the resolution of .alpha.-tertiary carboxylic acid esters by partial hydrolysis is disclosed. The partial hydrolysis is carried out by contacting the esters with an aqueous solution in the presence of a lipase derived from Candida lipolytica, and the hydrolysis product is separated from unreacted starting material to obtain the hydrolysis product or the unreacted starting material in enantiomerically enriched form.