Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a catheter manipulation handle with user interface controls for steering a catheter in situ while providing an augmented (e.g., motorized, powered and tunable precision steering, and perforation safeguards) control and feedback user experience. In an illustrative example, the catheter manipulation handle may provide motor assisted operation to automatically rotate and/or deflect a distal tip of the catheter to steer and guide the distal tip to a target location in the patient's vasculature system. The augmented feedback may include, for example, haptic feedback via the handle. Haptic, audible, and/or visual feedback via the handle may indicate, for example, proximity or engagement of the distal tip with sensitive tissue. In some examples, the handle's augmented operation may advantageously amplify feedback signals to enhance the user's perception of the patient's safety with respect to the safe passage of the distal tip through the patient's vasculature.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for increasing scalability in cooperative processing systems by reducing issues due to contention (e.g., waiting or queueing for shared resources) and coherency (e.g., delay for data to become consistent) using reciprocal delta tables. The system allows for both proposing and committing changes to a state table without the changes being executed on the state table via recording changes in a series of transactions with delta tables. By eliminating a need to wait for unlocking of a state table as changes are executed, downtime for a client will reduce and processing can be more efficient.

Abstract: A mechanism for a wireless device to obtain access to network connectivity through a WAN-enabled device. The wireless device may use peer-to-peer communication to request the WAN-enabled device enter a mode in which it serves as an access point to its WAN. The wireless device may then associate with the WAN-enabled device in its role as an access point to access connectivity services. Such a capability may be used, for example, to allow a wireless computing device to gain access to the Internet through a smartphone or other device that has Internet access, and can also be configured to communicate in accordance with the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct standards.

Abstract: The device includes a shim component constructed for use in the non-surgical treatment of interproximal carious dental lesions. A plunger may be provided for driving substances through a tube-like channel or bore in the shim component, or an electromagnetic energy-transmissive material may fill the channel, in either case for delivering to the site of the lesion a medium that is effective for directly or indirectly killing, or biologically damaging, the carious bacteria.

Abstract: The device includes a shim component constructed for use in the non-surgical treatment of interproximal carious dental lesions. A plunger may be provided for driving substances through a tube-like channel or bore in the shim component, or an electromagnetic energy-transmissive material may fill the channel, in either case for delivering to the site of the lesion a medium that is effective for directly or indirectly killing, or biologically damaging, the carious bacteria.

Abstract: A mechanism for a wireless device to obtain access to network connectivity through a WAN-enabled device. The wireless device may use peer-to-peer communication to request the WAN-enabled device enter a mode in which it serves as an access point to its WAN. The wireless device may then associate with the WAN-enabled device in its role as an access point to access connectivity services. Such a capability may be used, for example, to allow a wireless computing device to gain access to the Internet through a smartphone or other device that has Internet access, and can also be configured to communicate in accordance with the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct standards.

Abstract: Restricting access to a device includes obtaining a passphrase for a user, obtaining access credentials for the user, obtaining a PIN value for the user, one-way encrypting at least the access credentials and the PIN using a secret key provided with the device. The user is allowed access to the device if the result of one-way encrypting equals the passphrase. The user is denied access to the device if the result of one-way encrypting does not equal the passphrase. The device may be a storage device. The access credentials may include a username that identifies the user and may include a role for the user. The access credentials may include a time period for which access is allowed. Access may be subsequently revoked in response to the current date and time being greater than the time period for which access is allowed.

Abstract: Restricting access to a device includes obtaining a passphrase for a user, obtaining access credentials for the user, obtaining a PIN value for the user, one-way encrypting at least the access credentials and the PIN using a secret key provided with the device. The user is allowed access to the device if the result of one-way encrypting equals the passphrase. The user is denied access to the device if the result of one-way encrypting does not equal the passphrase. The device may be a storage device. The access credentials may include a username that identifies the user and may include a role for the user. The access credentials may include a time period for which access is allowed. Access may be subsequently revoked in response to the current date and time being greater than the time period for which access is allowed.

Abstract: A flexible, scalable hardware input device for interacting with a variety of devices ranging from a phone, to a media playback device to a steering wheel or a tablet PC is provided. The input device includes a set of mechanical input controls, each mapping to one or more independent functions and a set of touch sensitive input control areas (e.g., capacitive), where each touch sensitive input control area receives touch input independently. In addition, one or more of the touch sensitive input control areas interchangeably overlay one or more of the mechanical input controls, whereby interaction with the touch sensitive input control areas is processed together to determine a corresponding function for controlling the application, service or computing device.

Abstract: A system for treating conditions of the periodontium, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, includes an Ayurvedic medicinal solution and an applicator for delivering the solution to the periodontium. The Ayurvedic medicinal solution utilizes herbal extracts to break-down bacteria which can inflame gum tissue. In one embodiment, the solution comprises approximately 1 gram of triphala extract for every 10 ml of glycerine. In another embodiment, the solution comprises approximately 1 gram of amla extract for every 10 ml of glycerine. The applicator for delivering the solution to the periodontium may either be in the form of a cotton swab-type wand, a pipette or a spray dispenser.

Abstract: The method employs a syringe, fitted with a nozzle for depositing a bone slurry material into a void formed between the maxillary bone surface and the overlying sinus lining, the bone slurry material hardening to increase the mass and volume of the maxillary bone so as to thereby reinforce and better adapt the site for the receipt of a dental implant.

Abstract: A method for facilitating access to electronic books and other similar digital materials includes first providing a digital book card having a card identification number and an activation code corresponding to the card identification number. The digital book card is also associated with an electronic book having an electronic book number. A retail store transaction is processed for the purchase of the electronic book associated with the digital book card. The transaction processing includes generating a receipt code that is associated with the card identification number. The retail store transmits the card identification number and the electronic book number to a central processor associated with a program administrator. The program administrator approves the transaction and provides a receipt code. A purchaser accessing a website associated with the central processor enters the card identification number, the activation code, and the receipt code.

Abstract: A bone spreader for preparing a site for dental prosthesis implantation consists of a relatively flat, wide, blade component and a longitudinal ridge component centrally disposed on one side of the blade component. Penetration of the instrument effects spreading of cortical bone tissue and produces a recess that includes a groove portion within which the root element of a dental implant can be accommodated.

Abstract: A bone spreader for preparing a site for dental prosthesis implantation consists of a relatively flat, wide, blade component and a longitudinal ridge component centrally disposed on one side of the blade component. Penetration of the instrument effects spreading of cortical bone tissue and produces a recess that includes a groove portion within which the root element of a dental implant can be accommodated.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus combining many modularized options on a single, portable suspended flooring that provides resilient surfaces to minimize compressive body stresses. The inventive design enables a variety of physical training and rehabilitative routines. The apparatus includes a step section that is adjustable in two-inch increments from two to eight inches, a pleiobox section, and a flooring section that provides a portable, stress-absorbing flooring suitable for dance and assorted physical training. Adjustable bars are provided to assist a user during exercise. The bars can be inclined to match the given step incline.