Abstract: Methods and devices are provided. Devices asynchronously transmit, without diversity, bursts including information encoded using a low rate FEC code having a code rate no higher than ½. A terminal receives transmitted multiple overlapping bursts. The terminal detects and decodes bursts in a window of burst times, performs an iteration of an iterative interference cancellation process, and when at least one burst of at least a portion of the window remains incorrectly decoded, another iteration of the iterative cancellation process is performed as long as a maximum number of repeated iterations has not yet been performed. When all of the bursts in at least the portion of the window are correctly decoded, the window is advanced by an amount of burst time, at least the portion of the window is updated, and the iterations may be repeated. Correctly decoded bursts may be passed to a next process or device.

Abstract: A longitudinally adjustable vehicle seat comprises a seat frame, a backrest pivotally mounted on the seat frame and foldable down in the direction of a seat surface of the seat frame, a longitudinal rail guide having a guide rail pair 2 including a lower guide rail 21 and an upper guide rail 22, a seat adjuster mechanism including a releasable locking device 3 for locking and unlocking the position of the upper guide rail 22 relative to the lower guide rail 21 in a design position P between an internal full rear limit stop and a comfort full forward limit stop 62 defining a functional comfort adjustment range D, an easy-entry mechanism for displacing the vehicle seat to an extended travel full forward position C upon folding down the backrest onto the seat surface, and a pivotable over-travel and limit stop bracket 5 which is adapted to rotate to bypass the comfort full forward limit stop 62 upon activation of the easy-entry mechanism for entering an extended travel range.

Abstract: A drug management system based upon membership genomic data is coupled to cooperating external computing systems via an object server which prepares drug use reports for automated delivery in response to results that data output from the member database. Based on rules stored in a rules library a query engine runs tests on the stored member genetic information to identify and meet specified criteria.

Abstract: The cotton variety FM 2322GL is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 2322GL with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 2322GL and to plants of FM 2322GL reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 2322GL.

Abstract: The present inventions relates to methods and assays to predict the response of an individual to a psychiatric treatment and to a method to improve medical treatment of a disorder, which is responsive to treatment with a psychiatric treatment.

Abstract: The present inventions relates to methods and assays to predict the response of an individual to an analgesic treatment and to a method to improve medical treatment of a disorder, which is responsive to treatment with an analgesic.

Abstract: A drive shaft assembly, e.g. as part of a rail adjustment system for a vehicle seat, with a flexible drive shaft for transferring an adjustment force, is provided wherein the drive shaft has central part extending between the two shaft ends of the drive shaft, and the drive shaft is located with its central part at least partially in an elongate guide of the drive shaft assembly. At the central part of the drive shaft several sections arranged in the guide are provided with directly applied flock fibers, in a flocking process on a lateral surface of the drive shaft, which are spaced from each other along a shaft axis of the drive shaft and at which an outer diameter of the drive shaft is enlarged locally with regard to sections abutting these.

Abstract: An electromagnetic solenoid assembly is disclosed. The solenoid assembly includes a cup-shaped ring defining a pocket for an annular coil, and including a radially extending portion, a radially inner axially extending flange, and a radially outer axially extending flange. An axially outer end of the radially outer axially extending flange includes a first inclined surface and an axially outer end of the radially inner axially extending flange includes a second inclined surface. A ring-shaped armature includes a radially outer portion and a radially inner portion. An axially outer end of the radially outer portion includes a third inclined surface and an axially outer end of the radially inner portion includes a fourth inclined surface. Pairs of the inclined surfaces are aligned substantially parallel to each other. A distance between the ring-shaped armature and the cup-shaped ring is variable based on energizing the annular coil.

Abstract: A control valve for hydraulic media is provided. The control valve includes a valve body having four ports. A first seat, a second seat, and a dual seat are positioned in the valve body between the ports. Two poppets, each including a disc and a cup, with a spring located therebetween, are arranged on a cylindrical pin with an enlarged engagement portion that is slidably supported within the valve body. A solenoid assembly movable in an axial direction within the valve body contacts the cylindrical pin and adjusts the position of the discs and cups of the poppets with respect to the seats of the valve body to minimize unwanted leakage between the ports. This configuration comprises four variable orifices that cooperate to provide controlled flow during different energizing phases of the solenoid assembly.

Abstract: A control valve for hydraulic fluid is provided. The control valve includes a valve housing and a valve body slidably supported within the valve housing. The valve body has a hollow center defining a passage. The control valve includes a solenoid assembly having a solenoid housing, a coil, and an armature movable in an axial direction. The armature is in contact with an axial end of the valve body. The armature has a bore in fluid connection with the passage of the valve body. The solenoid housing includes a second passage in fluid connection with the bore. A diaphragm seals the second passage. A pressure sensor assembly is located adjacent to the diaphragm that detects a deflection of the diaphragm due to a pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the second passage.

Abstract: The present inventions relates to methods and assays to predict the response of an individual to an SSRI treatment and to a method to improve medical treatment of a disorder, which is responsive to treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Abstract: A high contrast dosimeter is constructed where a plastic support is at least partially coated with a layer having a colored radical trapping compound. The plastic is a polymer that can contain a radiation sensitive plasticizer. The plastic forms radicals upon irradiation with high-energy (low wavelength) radiation. Upon diffusion of the radicals to the layer of radical trapping compound, reaction forms a compound with a different color than the radical trapping compound. In an embodiment of the invention, the plastic support is celluloid and the radical trapping compound is an azulenyl nitrone (AZN).

Abstract: Alerting systems include mechanical chemical systems for analyzing a human DNA samples to produce a genomic data set representing genetic indicators or markers on alleles of interest including those as well SNPs associated with important trial traits disease and characteristics. A genome dataset is stored as a portion of a data a record having a one-to-one correspondence with membership in a membership database. A dynamic rule that provides a query engine with logic which can be executed against membership data stored in accordance with standardized database procedures to produce a genomic result set from which appropriate alerts may be formed in a computer apparatus. These alerts may be characterized as including multimedia information and they may be prefer to play conveyed to membership with whom the underlying data is associated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for predicting an individuals likely response to a pain medication comprising genotyping genetic variations in an individual to determine the individual's propensity for metabolizing a pain medication and likely response to a medication, and preferably diverse reactions to a medication. In particular, the invention comprises analyzing a biological sample provided by an individual, typically a patient or an individual diagnosed with a particular disorder, determining the individual's likely response to a particular treatment, more specifically a pain medication, and thereafter displaying, or further, recommending a plan of action or inaction. In particular, the present invention provides a grading method and system to profile an individual's response to one or more pain medication.

Abstract: Dual mode genetics testing systems are devised about a single element testing platform. A microfluidic network and system of interconnected receiving cells and reaction vessels supports at the same time genotyping and copy number analysis where the platform may be subject to a common thermal cycle schedule to cause the proper reactions (DNA replication) necessary in both test types. Further, the microfluidic platform which includes reaction vessels for genotyping which are spatially removed from reaction vessels for copy number analysis, is coupled to optical scanner and detection systems specifically arranged to apply test specific detection routines on each of these distinct regions or portions of the dual mode test platform.

Abstract: The present inventions relates to methods and assays to predict the response of an individual to psychiatric treatment and to a method to improve medical treatment of a disorder, which responsive to treatment with a psychiatric treatment.

Abstract: A notification system includes a specially-configured communications device, such as a smartphone, and a notification accessory that is linkable, e.g., via Bluetooth, to the communications device. The notification system allows a user to selectively, according to user preference, reproduce at the wearable accessory customized notifications corresponding to notifications that would otherwise occur at the communications device. The communications device includes software that allows a user to control whether and how notifications will be provided at the wearable accessory. Notifications may be made using vibratory and/or light signals, and the light signals may be provided in user-customizable colors and/or patterns. The notification accessory includes a functional module including circuitry enabling the notification accessory's functionality, and an outer housing enclosing the functional module. Various outer housings may be designed to be aesthetically appealing, e.g.

Abstract: The cotton variety FM 2322GL is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 2322GL with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 2322GL and to plants of FM 2322GL reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 2322GL.

Abstract: Biological sample collection kits are devised with physical features to enable a high performance collection system which delivers preprocessed biological matter via conventional shipping means to a testing laboratories. In particular, untrained and unskilled users deposit biological matter such as saliva or blood into a receiving vessel. By sealing the container, the user causes release of a premixed solution containing preservatives and optionally lysis reagents. In addition, a purification agent is arranged to bind to target molecules and facilitate their removal from solution. These time consuming processes occur while the sample is in transit to the testing facility such that when it arrives, it is in a preconditioned state immediately ready for execution of washing steps.

Abstract: Dual mode genetics testing systems are devised about a single element testing platform. A microfluidic network and system of interconnected receiving cells and reaction vessels supports at the same time genotyping and copy number analysis where the platform may be subject to a common thermal cycle schedule to cause the proper reactions (DNA replication) necessary in both test types. Further, the microfluidic platform which includes reaction vessels for genotyping which are spatially removed from reaction vessels for copy number analysis, is coupled to optical scanner and detection systems specifically arranged to apply test specific detection routines on each of these distinct regions or portions of the dual mode test platform.