Abstract: An array of methods for assessing vaginal atrophy are disclosed. The methods may be used alone or in combination with a treatment or as part of a kit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to securely store media content events on a flash memory device. An exemplary embodiment receives user-provided authorization information, compares the received user-provided authorization information with authorization information associated with the flash memory device, and permits access to a flash memory of the flash memory device when the received user-provided authorization information corresponds to the authorization information.

Abstract: A waste processing system includes a lower tank portion coupled to a first support frame with a guiding member. The waste processing system further includes an upper tank portion coupled to a second support frame, the second support frame including a leg defining a hole for receiving the guiding member to align the first support frame with the second support frame.

Abstract: A one-step (direct graphitization) process for producing a graphitic film, comprising directly feeding a precursor polymer film, without going through a carbonization step, to a graphitization zone preset at a graphitization temperature no less than 2,200° C. for a period of residence time sufficient for converting the precursor polymer film to a porous graphitic film having a density from 0.1 g/cm3 to 1.5 g/cm3 and retreating the porous graphitic film from the graphitization zone. Preferably, the precursor polymer film is selected from the group consisting of polyimide, polyamide, phenolic resin, polyoxadiazole, polybenzoxazole, polybenzobisoxazole, polythiazole, polybenzothiazole, polybenzobisthiazole, poly(p-phenylene vinylene), polybenzimidazole, polybenzobisimidazole, polyacrylonitrile, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Various arrangements for presenting contextual menus are presented. A mobile device may be configured to provide contextual menus for control or monitoring of components. Different menus and interfaces are presented based the position of the mobile device or objects being pointed at using the mobile device. Specific objects may be designated as control markers. The objects may be recognized using a camera of the mobile device. When a control marker is recognized a specific menu or interface that is associated with the control marker may be presented to the user.

Abstract: Making a medical device includes narrowing an aperture of an iris formed by movable contactors in a welding system so as to contact heated surfaces of the movable contactors with the assembly. Heat conducted from the heated surfaces into the assembly softens materials forming at least one of a first and a second components so as to form a plastic weld bonding the first and second components together.

Abstract: Making a balloon catheter includes increasing a temperature of material forming an elongate body positioned within a cavity in an adjustable molding iris, and increasing a fluid pressure within a lumen extending through the elongate body. A segment of the elongate body is plastically deformed in response to the increased fluid pressure, and limited in outward expansion via contacting movable blade members forming the adjustable molding iris.

Abstract: An array of methods for assessing vaginal atrophy are disclosed. The methods may be used alone or in combination with a treatment or as part of a kit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to securely store media content events on a flash memory device. An exemplary embodiment receives user-provided authorization information, compares the received user-provided authorization information with authorization information associated with the flash memory device, and permits access to a flash memory of the flash memory device when the received user-provided authorization information corresponds to the authorization information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are operable to securely store media content events on a flash memory device. An exemplary embodiment receives user-provided authorization information, compares the received user-provided authorization information with authorization information associated with the flash memory device, and permits access to a flash memory of the flash memory device when the received user-provided authorization information corresponds to the authorization information.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed for automatically generating a facial avatar resembling a user in a defined art style. One or more processors generate a user 3D head model for the user based on captured 3D image data from a communicatively coupled 3D image capture device. A set of user transferable head features from the user 3D head model are automatically represented by the one or more processors in the facial avatar in accordance with rules governing transferable user 3D head features. In some embodiments, a base or reference head model of the avatar is remapped to include the set of user head features. In other embodiments, an avatar head shape model is selected based on the user 3D head model, and the transferable user 3D head features are represented in the avatar head shape model.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a system and method of monitoring the alertness or wakefulness of a driver. The monitored parameters include cardiac, respiratory and movement parameters. Sensors are located in various locations of the driver side section to detect the vigilance of a driver. These sensors include pressure sensors embedded in the seat and pedals, and a head band for monitoring EEG, EMG and EOG signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to weight loss and health management programs in a transportable box, including pre-packaged food items and multi-day meal plans for dieting, losing weight, and promoting health. More specifically, the present invention relates to individual kits for conventional retail outlets for providing a discrete number of prepackaged food items that are to be used in conjunction with grocery supplements, including fresh produce, to provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and dessert, over the course of three, five, seven, ten, or twenty-eight days for dieting, eating an age- or gender-specific diet, eating a health-issue specific diet, and/or losing weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas delivery device and system and methods for delivering humidified pressurized gas through a conduit to a subject. The configuration of the elements of the gas delivery device enable the device to be conveniently oriented from a horizontal to vertical position to suit the needs of a user. The gas delivery device may incorporate a Helmholtz resonator for dampening sound of the motor. The conduit may incorporate concentric tubes to allow it to conveniently engage the humidifier at a single aperture. The invention includes a method of operating a blower motor for a gas delivery device using a single Hall sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel synthesis method for palladium nanoparticles and palladium nanoparticles made using the method. The nanoparticles resulting from the method are highly reactive and, when deposited on a support, are highly suitable for use as catalytic material.

Abstract: A technique for providing secure network access is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for providing secure network access. The method may comprise establishing a plurality of access zones in a network, wherein client devices assigned to different access zones have different access privileges and are isolated from one another. The method may also comprise assigning a client device to one of the plurality of access zones based on an assessment of a security context associated with the client device and a connection of the client device to the network.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed. The method may include receiving a portion of a personal name and converting the portion to a normalized portion by reducing the one or more characters to their simplest equivalents. The method may further include searching a typographical index tree and a phonetic index tree to identify one or more keys matching the normalized portion. The method may further include compiling, ranking, and presenting a plurality of suggested matches identified during the searching.

Abstract: A lotion container is described. The container includes a sealed outer edge that defines a cavity adapted to store an amount of lotion sufficient for a single application; and a set of notches that define a removable section of the lotion container, wherein at least one notch from the set of notches severs a portion of the sealed edge such that the lotion is able to be dispensed from the cavity if the removable section is separated from the lotion container. A container adapted to store and dispense lotion includes a cavity adapted to store lotion sufficient for a single application; an integrated applicator spout extending out from the cavity; and a removable section adapted to allow stored lotion to be dispensed through the applicator spout. A lotion kit includes multiple single-use lotion containers; and a fastener adapted to be coupled to one or more of the single-use lotion containers.

Abstract: Methods of making a cathode element for an electrochemical cell. The methods comprise providing hollow carbon nanotubes and a sulfur source in a closed environment. Sulfur is deposited within an interior of the hollow carbon nanotube. The method includes cleaning an exterior surface of the carbon nanotubes and incorporating the carbon nanotubes into a cathode element. A cathodic material for a lithium-sulfur electrochemical cell is also provided. The material comprises a plurality of stacked-cone carbon nanotubes. Each nanotube defines a hollow interior and has a substantially continuous exterior surface area. Elemental sulfur is disposed within the hollow interior of each nanotube.