Abstract: A method for establishing an alert or an alert limit for monitoring a mechanical device includes identifying faults that can be recognized by their effect on measured trends and determining a set of available sensors for monitoring the trends. Representative data are acquired and processed to obtain a statistical characterization of the trends. In addition, a parameter variance is determined for at least one alert test in accordance with the statistical characterization. The method further includes analyzing Type I and Type II error risks and associated financial penalties to adjust parameters associated with the alert test and programming an automated alert system to utilize the adjusted parameters to identify measured trends of a mechanical device that are to be brought to the attention of a human analyst.

Abstract: A media engine for creating a graphical interface for an application on a device is disclosed. The media engine comprises an interaction interface for notifying the media engine of changes to the application, a renderer for rendering the graphical interface, a parser for parsing, from a template file, template information for controlling how the renderer renders the graphical interface, and a layout manager for optionally controlling the display of template information.

Abstract: A set of instructions include instructions written In a graphics display language (e.g., SVG) and instructions written in a Web form creation language (e.g., XForms). Graphics are rendered on a display of a device in accordance with the instructions which accord to the graphics display language. Parameters are extracted from the instructions according to the Web form creation language and these parameters are utilized to create native user interface objects. The Web form creation language may be modified to include parameters which indicate the size and position of a user input area such that these parameters will also be used in creating the native user interface objects. The native user interface objects may be used to allow a user to input information via the user controls of the device. A graphic element of the graphic display element may be bound to a submit operation of the Web form creation language to allow submission of information which is input.

Abstract: An electroluminescent device comprising: a first charge carrier injecting layer for injecting positive charge carriers; a second charge carrier injecting layer for injecting negative charge carriers; and a light-emissive layer located between the charge carrier injecting layers and comprising a mixture of: a first component for accepting positive charge carriers from the first charge carrier injecting layer; a second component for accepting negative charge carriers from the second charge carrier injecting layer; and a third, organic light-emissive component for generating light as a result of combination of charge carriers from the first and second components; at least one of the first, second and third components forming a type II semiconductor interface with another of the first, second and third components.

Abstract: An electroluminescent device comprising: a first charge carrier injecting layer for injecting positive charge carriers; a second charge carrier injecting layer for injecting negative charge carriers; and a light-emissive layer located between the charge carrier injecting layers and comprising a mixture of: a first component for accepting positive charge carriers from the first charge carrier injecting layer; a second component for accepting negative charge carriers from the second charge carrier injecting layer; and a third, organic light-emissive component for generating light as a result of combination of charge carriers from the first and second components; at least one of the first, second and third components forming a type II semiconductor interface with another of the first, second and third components.

Abstract: Exemplary techniques for capturing curation data are described. In a described embodiment, a method comprises capturing curation data corresponding to a proposed design model; generating a manifest of a plurality of files identified by the captured curation data; validating stability of the proposed design model by performing one or more commands identified by the captured curation data; and releasing the validated design model in accordance with one or more instructions identified by the captured curation data.

Abstract: Exemplary techniques for model curation are described. In a described embodiment, a method comprises generating a manifest of a plurality of files corresponding to a design model; utilizing a revision control system to determine whether the generated manifest has changed relative to a previous version of the manifest; and if the generated manifest has changed, obtaining copies of the plurality of files to validate stability of the design model and curating the design model.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing rich content to media devices are disclosed. Information content is converted at a content provider system for transmission to a media device over a wireless communication network. The converted content is processed by a media engine on the media device. The content is preferable converted at the content provider system into a binary format having separate visual elements and behavior elements.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel secreted polypeptide, termed osteoprotegerin, which is a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily and is involved in the regulation of bone metabolism. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding osteoprotegerin, polypeptides, recombinant vectors and host cells for expression, antibodies which bind OPG, and pharmaceutical compositions. The polypeptides are used to treat bone diseases characterized by increased resorption such as osteoporosis.

Abstract: An electroluminescent device comprising: a first charge carrier injecting layer for injecting positive charge carriers; a second charge carrier injecting layer for injecting negative charge carriers; and a light-emissive layer located between the charge carrier injecting layers and comprising a mixture of: a first component for accepting positive charge carriers from the first charge carrier injecting layer; a second component for accepting negative charge carriers from the second charge carrier injecting layer; and a third, organic light-emissive component for generating light as a result of combination of charge carriers from the first and second components; at least one of the first, second and third components forming a type II semiconductor interface with another of the first, second and third components.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel secreted polypeptide, termed osteoprotegerin, which is a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily and is involved in the regulation of bone metabolism. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding osteoprotegerin, polypeptides, recombinant vectors and host cells for expression, antibodies which bind OPG, and pharmaceutical compositions. The polypeptides are used to treat bone diseases characterized by increased resorption such as osteoporosis. Methods of treatment are described using the polypeptides in conjunction with various agents, including IL-1 inhibitors, TNF-? inhibitors, and serine protease inhibitors.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention pertains to encapsulating an organic electronic device by selectively depositing a catalyst layer and then exposing the catalyst layer to a monomer to produce a planarization layer. The monomer reacts only in the areas where the catalyst layer is present so there is minimal or no contamination of other areas of the organic electronic device. Selectively depositing the catalyst layer allows the resulting planarization layer to be patterned. A barrier layer is selectively deposited on at least the planarization layer. Another embodiment of the present invention pertains to encapsulating an organic electronic device by depositing a planarization layer on a transfer substrate and then allowing it to stabilize to minimize its reactivity. The planarization layer is transferred from the transfer substrate onto at least an active area of the organic electronic device. A barrier layer is selectively deposited on at least the planarization layer.

Abstract: A light-emitting device comprising: a first electroluminescent element for emitting light of a first colour when energised; and a second electroluminescent element for emitting light of a second colour when energised, the first electroluminescent element having an active lifetime which is greater than that of the second electroluminescent element; characterised in that the second element is configured to operate at a lower brightness than the first element.

Abstract: A light-emitting device comprising: a first electroluminescent element for emitting light of a first colour when energised; and a second electroluminescent element for emitting light of a second colour when energised, the first electroluminescent element having an active lifetime which is greater than that of the second electroluminescent element; characterised in that the second element is configured to operate at a lower brightness than the first element.

Abstract: An approach to setting an alarm limit, which triggers an alarm when a measurement signal reaches the limit. As an example, when a measurement signal is obtained indicating a temperature, the measurement signal can be contaminated with artifacts such noise. The artifacts can falsely indicate that the temperature exceeds a limit, thereby producing false alarms. The invention reduces the number of false alarms, by (1) predicting the likelihood of false alarms for various limits, (2) specifying a desired likelihood, and (3) selecting and using the limit that produces the desired likelihood.

Abstract: An electroluminescent device having a protection layer in the cap bonding region to which the cap is bonded. The protection layer can be formed from photosensitive or non-photosensitive materials. The protection layer protects the layers below from being damage during removal of polymer materials.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention pertains to encapsulating an organic electronic device by selectively depositing a catalyst layer and then exposing the catalyst layer to a monomer to produce a planarization layer. The monomer reacts only in the areas where the catalyst layer is present so there is minimal or no contamination of other areas of the organic electronic device. Selectively depositing the catalyst layer allows the resulting planarization layer to be patterned. A barrier layer is selectively deposited on at least the planarization layer.

Abstract: An approach to setting an alarm limit, which triggers an alarm when a measurement signal reaches the limit. As an example, when a measurement signal is obtained indicating a temperature, the measurement signal can be contaminated with artifacts such noise. The artifacts can falsely indicate that the temperature exceeds a limit, thereby producing false alarms. The invention reduces the number of false alarms, by (1) predicting the likelihood of false alarms for various limits, (2) specifying a desired likelihood, and (3) selecting and using the limit that produces the desired likelihood.

Abstract: A parametric geometric element definition and generation system and method is described herein. 3D model of geometric objects are generated by execution of one or more directed acyclic graphs having a plurality of nodes which represent various modeling operations and parameters or properties used in defining and generating geometric elements. In further embodiments, an object player monitors modeling operations of nodes and communications with the rendering system to dynamically adapt the performance and format of the rendering system. A notification mechanism is used where nodes may send and/or listen for change events. A modification to one or more properties of node or nodes may trigger the transmission of a change event throughout the directed graph.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: where X3 is: other variables are defined in the description, and the rectangular box is a mesogenic group, are used in a variety of devices including liquid crystal devices piezoelectric, pyroelectric devices and in optical recording media.