Abstract: A Multiple Aperture Ultrasound Imaging (MAUI) probe or transducer is uniquely capable of simultaneous imaging of a region of interest from separate apertures of ultrasound arrays. Some embodiments provide systems and methods for designing, building and using ultrasound probes having continuous arrays of ultrasound transducers which may have a substantially continuous concave curved shape in two or three dimensions (i.e., concave relative to an object to be imaged). Other embodiments herein provide systems and methods for designing, building and using ultrasound imaging probes having other unique configurations, such as adjustable probes and probes with variable configurations.

Abstract: A method of full-field or “ping-based” Doppler ultrasound imaging allows for detection of Doppler signals indicating moving reflectors at any point in an imaging field without the need to predefine range gates. In various embodiments, such whole-field Doppler imaging methods may include transmitting a Doppler ping from a transmit aperture, receiving echoes of the Doppler ping with one or more separate receive apertures, detecting Doppler signals and determining the speed of moving reflectors. In some embodiments, the system also provides the ability to determine the direction of motion by solving a set of simultaneous equations based on echo data received by multiple receive apertures.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for creating and using algae as a food supplement for cattle and buffalo thereby providing a desirable food supplement for cattle and buffalo wherein the meat and fat produced has increased specific Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for a product, which imparts a healthier cardiovascular or healthier central nervous system.

Abstract: A method for increasing the levels of omega-3 fatty acids (“omega-3s”), particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic/icosapentaenoic acid (EPA), in beef products by feeding cattle a diet containing grass as the primary ingredient supplemented with whole algae high in omega-3s. A method of increasing the levels of omega-3s in beef comprising feeding beef animals a daily food ration comprising grass and whole algae.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for feeding low doses of algae to cattle to increase the level of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentenoic acid (EPA) in commercial cattle feeding environments. The method of increasing the level of omega-3 fatty acids in cattle which comprises feeding the cattle between about 0.05 and 0.8 pounds per day of algae.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to store a policy specifying rules relating to recording, storage or delivery of broadcast programming to a consumer of such programming, and to record, store or deliver broadcast programming in response to a rule. According to an example embodiment, a method and system provide for a subscriber requesting that a broadcast television program be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and that the program offered to the subscriber for saving is determined based on a policy established for the program. According to another example embodiment a system provides a computing device including a computer program to control the recording or delivery of a broadcast television program in accordance with a policy established to control the recording or delivery of the broadcast television program.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for creating and using algae as a food supplement for cattle and buffalo thereby providing a desirable food supplement for cattle and buffalo wherein the meat and fat produced has increased specific Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for a product, which imparts a healthier cardiovascular or healthier central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for creating and using algae as a food supplement for cattle and buffalo thereby providing a desirable food supplement for cattle and buffalo wherein the meat and fat produced has increased specific Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for a product, which imparts a healthier cardiovascular or healthier central nervous system.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to store a policy specifying rules relating to recording, storage or delivery of broadcast programming to a consumer of such programming, and to record, store or deliver broadcast programming in response to a rule. According to an example embodiment, a method and system provide for a subscriber requesting that a broadcast television program be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and that the program offered to the subscriber for saving is determined based on a policy established for the program. According to another example embodiment a system provides a computing device including a computer program to control the recording or delivery of a broadcast television program in accordance with a policy established to control the recording or delivery of the broadcast television program.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for creating and using algae as a food supplement for cattle and buffalo thereby providing a desirable food supplement for cattle and buffalo wherein the meat and fat produced has increased specific Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for a product, which imparts a healthier cardiovascular or healthier central nervous system.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to store a policy specifying at least one rule relating to recording, storage or delivery of broadcast programming to a consumer of such programming, and to record, store or deliver broadcast programming in response to at least one of the rules in the policy. According to another example embodiment, a method and system provide for a subscriber requesting that at least one broadcast television program be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and further that the at least one program offered to the subscriber for saving is determined based on a policy established for the at least program.

Abstract: Particular embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to support a multicast source selection system. In an example embodiment, the system includes a network element in data communication with a network, the network element being operable to: receive a request for withdrawal of a server as a source of a multicast data stream; and propagate information to the network indicating withdrawal of the server as a source of the multicast data stream, the propagation of information by the network element being responsive to the request for withdrawal of the server as a source of the multicast data stream.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for creating and using algae as a food supplement for cattle and buffalo thereby providing a desirable food supplement for cattle and buffalo wherein the meat and fat produced has increased specific Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for a product, which imparts a healthier cardiovascular or healthier central nervous system.

Abstract: Particular embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to support a multicast source selection system. In an example embodiment, the system includes a network element in data communication with a network, the network element being operable to: receive a request for withdrawal of a server as a source of a multicast data stream; and propagate information to the network indicating withdrawal of the server as a source of the multicast data stream, the propagation of information by the network element being responsive to the request for withdrawal of the server as a source of the multicast data stream.

Abstract: A method to perform dynamic source selection within an IP multicast network is performed at a designated router of an IP multicast network. At the designated router within the IP multicast network, a first source of a multicast group is selected to be forwarded to a receiving host or multiple receiving hosts. The first source is monitored to automatically detect when the first source exhibits a predetermined characteristic. At the designated router, responsive to the detection that the first source exhibits the predetermined characteristic, a second source of the multicast group is automatically selected to be forwarded to the receiving host or hosts. The method also supports automatic selection of all normally operating sources and forwarding of the traffic of such sources or channels to the receiving hosts or hosts.

Abstract: Particular embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to support a multicast source selection system. In an example embodiment, the system includes a network element in data communication with a network, the network element being operable to: receive a request for withdrawal of a server as a source of a multicast data stream; and propagate information to the network indicating withdrawal of the server as a source of the multicast data stream, the propagation of information by the network element being responsive to the request for withdrawal of the server as a source of the multicast data stream.

Abstract: Particular embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to support a multicast data packet recovery system. In an example embodiment, the system includes a distribution server operable to detect a missed data packet in a multicast data stream; issue a request for a retransmission of the missed data packet to an acquisition server via a unicast data channel; receive the requested data packet via a multicast data channel, in response to the request for a retransmission of the missed data packet; and send the requested data packet to one or more subscribers.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for supplying dosages of an oxygen-containing gas to the respiratory tract of a person in synchronization with the inhalation phase of the respiratory cycle of said person comprising: (a) a low voltage step control relay with an inlet port for connecting to a source of oxygen-containing gas having a gas proportion regulator; (b) a low voltage microbridge mass gas flow sensor connected to a gas outlet for connection to the respiratory tract of the person said gas flow sensor sensing the duration of oxygen containing gas flow during each inhalation phase of the respiratory cycle of the person and transmitting corresponding information to a microcontroller; (c) a programmed low voltage microcontroller for receiving electrical signals from the gas flow sensor upon detection by the gas flow sensor of the beginning or termination of inhalation by the person; (d) a portable low voltage electrical power supply for operating the low voltage gas flow sensor, the low voltage microcontroller, and the

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed to organize computer software operating in a distributed sytem of computers, so that its recovery from a failure of either the software or the hardware occurs before the failure becomes operationally visible. The software is made to recover from the failure and reprocess or reject the stimulus such that the result is available to the user of the system within the specified response time for that type of stimulus.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrocarbyl radical; each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl radical; m' is from one to about five; and each A is an alkyl radical containing at least one carboxyl group or functional derivative thereof, are useful as additives in lubricants and fuels.