Abstract: A process controls an interactive hybrid environment representing a motorised sporting event. The environment includes representations of real and virtual vehicles on a track. The process receives a stream of real sensor data of real kinematic data of a real vehicle on the track. The kinematic data is captured by infra-red sensors at the track. Control data corresponding to control of the real vehicle by a driver is captured by vehicle sensors and obtained via telemetry systems. The control data and kinematic data is used to create a black box determination of vehicle position on the track based on the control data. Control data is obtained by user interaction through the interactive hybrid environment that captures user inputs to control kinematic behaviour of the virtual vehicle. The position and kinematic behaviour of the virtual vehicle is determined within the hybrid environment using the black box determination and the control data.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of controlling an interactive hybrid environment representing a motorised sporting event at a track is described. The interactive hybrid environment includes representations of real and virtual vehicles on the track.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a vehicle tracking device for tracking one or more vehicles at a geographic location of a transport network within which the one or more vehicles are able to move, the vehicle tracking device comprising: one or more infra-red (IR) sensors having a field of view and being configured to detect IR radiation being emitted from or reflected by the one or more vehicles at the geographic location within the field of view; a receiver configured to receive unique identification data which uniquely identifies each of the one or more vehicles and position data which indicates an initial position of each of the one or more vehicles when the one or more vehicles enter the field of view at the geographic location; a processor configured to determine current kinematic data of the one or more vehicles in at least two dimensions based upon the IR radiation detected by the one or more IR sensors, the received unique identification data and the received position data; and a transmitter configured

Abstract: The present invention concerns a vehicle management system for controlling movement of a plurality of vehicles along a pathway at a current geographic location of a transport network, the vehicle management system comprising: a receiver configured to: receive sensed kinematic parameters of the plurality of vehicles at the current geographic location; and receive event data relating to the occurrence of an event concerning the movement of the plurality of vehicles, a processor configured to: determine required kinematic parameters of at least one of the plurality of vehicles in order to respond to the event; determine, based on the sensed kinematic parameters and the required kinematic parameters, one or more actions to be taken by the one or more of the plurality of vehicles which enable the required kinematic parameters to be achieved; and generate one or more instruction signals for the one or more vehicles to instruct the one or more actions to be taken; and a transmitter configured to transmit the one or

Abstract: The present invention concerns a vehicle tracking device for tracking one or more vehicles at a geographic location of a ransport network within which the one or more vehicles are able to move, the vehicle tracking device comprising: one or more infra-red (IR) sensors having a field of view and being configured to detect IR radiation being emitted from or reflected by the one or more vehicles at the geographic location within the field of view; a receiver configured to receive unique identification data which uniquely identifies each of the one or more vehicles and position data which indicates an initial position of each of the one or more vehicles when the one or more vehicles enter the field of view at the geographic location; a processor configured to determine current kinematic data of the one or more vehicles in at least two dimensions based upon the IR radiation detected by the one or more IR sensors, the received unique identification data and the received position data; and a transmitter configured t

Abstract: A computer implemented method of controlling an interactive hybrid environment representing a motorised sporting event at a track is described. The interactive hybrid environment includes representations of real and virtual vehicles on the track.

Abstract: An embryo, gamete or stem cell culture medium comprising: a) acetyl-carnitine at a concentration of about 5 to about 50 ?M; and b) lipoic acid or a derivative thereof at a concentration of about 2.5 to about 40 ?M. The culture medium may optionally further comprises acetyl-cysteine at a concentration of about 5 to about 50 ?M.

Abstract: A debris collection device for collecting and transporting debris includes a shell, which defines an interior space. The shell is flexible and thus collapsible. The shell has a top, which is open for insertion of articles, such as debris, into the interior space. A pair of sleeves is engaged singly to and extends along opposed sides of the shell proximate to the top. Each of a pair of poles is selectively insertable into a respective sleeve so that opposed terminal sections of the pole protrude from the sleeve. The opposed terminal sections can be grasped in hands of user, positioning the user to lift the shell and the articles.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a method that comprises: (a) identifying and storing dedicated preferred access agreements between application service providers and telecommunication service providers; (b) capturing and analyzing application service provider subscriber usage for defined service applications; and (c) automating purchase or removal of telecommunication service provider features for identified subscribers based on the preferred access agreements and the analyzing of the application service provider subscriber usage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing in a subject Acute Kidney Injury or a related or analogous disease state. The method comprises the steps of a) providing a sample taken from the subject: b) analysing the sample from the subject to determine the level of a biomarker selected from certain atomic species; and c) comparing the level of the biomarker in the sample to a reference level of the biomarker that is characteristic of a healthy subject, eg a subject having normal renal function. An elevated level of the biomarker in the sample relative to the reference level is indicative of Acute Kidney Injury or a related or analogous disease state. The invention also relates to the use of an atomic species selected from those in Table 1 as a biomarker for Acute Kidney Injury or a related or analogous disease state, and test kits comprising an analytical element sensitive to those biomarkers.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a method that comprises: (a) identifying and storing dedicated preferred access agreements between application service providers and telecommunication service providers; (b) capturing and analyzing application service provider subscriber usage for defined service applications; and (c) automating purchase or removal of telecommunication service provider features for identified subscribers based on the preferred access agreements and the analyzing of the application service provider subscriber usage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mobile device usage optimization are described herein. These methods can include automated mobile device usage data collection, analysis, usage optimization through device level pooling, reallocation, and/or other device plan optimizations.

Abstract: An embryo, gamete or stem cell culture medium comprising: a) acetyl-carnitine at a concentration of about 5 to about 50 ?M; and b) lipoic acid or a derivative thereof at a concentration of about 2.5 to about 40 ?M. The culture medium may optionally further comprises acetyl-cysteine at a concentration of about 5 to about 50 ?M.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mobile device usage optimization are described herein. These methods can include automated mobile device usage data collection, analysis, usage optimization through device level pooling, reallocation, and/or other device plan optimizations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing in a subject Acute Kidney Injury or a related or analogous disease state. The method comprises the steps of a) providing a sample taken from the subject: b) analysing the sample from the subject to determine the level of a biomarker selected from certain atomic species; and c) comparing the level of the biomarker in the sample to a reference level of the biomarker that is characteristic of a healthy subject, eg a subject having normal renal function. An elevated level of the biomarker in the sample relative to the reference level is indicative of Acute Kidney Injury or a related or analogous disease state. The invention also relates to the use of an atomic species selected from those in Table 1 as a biomarker for Acute Kidney Injury or a related or analogous disease state, and test kits comprising an analytical element sensitive to those biomarkers.

Abstract: A multi-layer one-way valve (100) includes: a first layer (10) having at least one first opening (12) formed therein; a second layer (20) having at least one second opening (22) formed therein; and, a third layer (30). The first and second layers are joined together such that at least one first channel (14) is defined therebetween, and the second and third layers are joined together such that at least one second channel (24) is defined therebetween. Additionally, an amount of flow-able liquid is deposited in the first channel between the first and second openings. Suitably, the valve selectively opens to permit gas flow through the first and second channels in response to a pressure differential, the rate of gas flow through the valve is exponentially proportional to the pressure differential.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described for implementing a digital personal assistant. The digital personal assistant is capable of determining that a user has asked a question or made a statement that is intended to engage with a persona of the digital personal assistant. In response to determining that the user has asked such a question or made such a statement, the digital personal assistant provides a response thereto by displaying or playing back a multimedia object associated with a popular culture reference within or by a user interface of the digital personal assistant. Additionally or alternatively, in response to determining that the user has asked such a question or made such a statement, the digital personal assistant provides the response thereto by generating or playing back speech that comprises an impersonation of a voice of a person associated with the popular culture reference.