Abstract: The application relates to a method and a system (200) for deploying cloud services to a cloud computing network (230) where the cloud services are to be provided to mobile cloud customers. Current cloud services are not optimized to take into account cloud service customers that are mobile which results in inefficient use of the transmission resources in the network. The problem is solved by a method and a system (200) for pre-deploying the required cloud service to a feasible cloud service processing environment (211-213)that is closest to the location where the cloud customer (221-223) plans to be at a certain estimated time of arrival and duration.

Abstract: The device for maintaining the orientation of an emblem (13) in an automobile wheel comprises means for maintaining said emblem in a substantially vertical orientation and is characterized in that said means for maintaining said emblem (13) in a substantially vertical orientation comprise: detection means (15) for detecting the orientation of said emblem (13); and a motor (14) provided with an output shaft (17), which output shaft (17) of the motor (14) rotates integrally with said emblem (13), such that said motor (14) rotates said emblem (13) to place it in its substantially vertical orientation depending on the orientation of the emblem detected by means of said detection means (15). It allows modifying the orientation of the emblem in the case of automobile acceleration or deceleration almost instantaneously, such that the emblem appears to be substantially fixed.

Abstract: A method, computer environment and cloud server configured to facilitate communication among plural networks established in the cloud server. The cloud server (400) includes hardware components (802) configured to process and store information; a hypervisor (430) configured to run on the hardware components (802) and also configured to provide a virtual platform in a kernel space (404); a first virtual machine (410) running on the virtual platform in a user space (402); a first L2aaS network (414) connected to the first virtual machine (410), the first L2aaS network (414) being located in the kernel space (404); a second virtual machine (416) running on the virtual platform in the user space (402); a second L2aaS network (418) connected to the second virtual machine (416), the second L2aaS network (418) being located in the kernel space (404); and a virtual router (424) located in the kernel space (404) and connected to the first L2aaS network (414) and the second L2aaS network (418).

Abstract: The invention comprises: a structure (3) supporting at least one refraction-based concentration element (1) and at least one collector (2) positioned parallel to one another; and first actuation means operatively connected so as to pivot the structure in relation to a base (4) about a first axis (El) parallel to the concentration element and to the collector, in order to track a relative movement of the sun. The concentration element is fixed in a stationary position on the structure and the collector is supported in said structure by at least two rocker arms (5) positioned parallel to one another and connected at the ends thereof to form an articulated quadrilateral mechanism. In addition, second actuation means are operatively connected so as to pivot the arms in relation to the structure about respective second axes (E2) adjacent to the concentration element and perpendicular to the first axis, so that the collector can at any time be positioned at a maximum concentration point.

Abstract: Gummy dosage forms comprising gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation, methods for providing nutritional supplementation, and kits comprising gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation are disclosed. Such gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation may provide improved patient compliance relative to non-gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation. These gummy compositions can be used to administer one or more vitamins, minerals, or trace elements.

Abstract: Gummy dosage forms comprising gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation, methods for providing nutritional supplementation, and kits comprising gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation are disclosed. Such gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation may provide improved patient compliance relative to non-gummy compositions for nutritional supplementation. These gummy compositions can be used to administer one or more vitamins, minerals, or trace elements.

Abstract: A polymeric dendrimer-like structure with four branches of monomethoxy-polyethylene glycol that can be represented as: The carboxylic group of the previous structure can be functionalized for the production of conjugates of pharmaceutical interest. The binding of this dendrimer-like polyethylene glycol to therapeutic proteins improves their in vitro and in vivo stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a lipid nanoparticle system, where the nanoparticles comprise a nucleic acid, a lipid component, a cationic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant, a polysaccharide, and optionally a positively charged peptide for the treatment and prevention of eye diseases.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure may provide techniques that enable a first user participating in a real-time communication session to choose whether to communicate with a second user that joins the real-time communication session. In one example, a method includes sending a plurality of video feeds for display at a plurality of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) of client devices coupled to a real-time communication session. The method also includes receiving a request from a first client computing device to couple to the real-time communication session, wherein a first user is associated with the first client device. The method also includes determining whether to enable communication using the real-time communication session between the first user and a second user associated with a second client device coupled to the real-time communication session.

Abstract: A method for imaging a patient using an intravascular ultrasound imaging system includes inserting a catheter into a target imaging region within patient vasculature. The catheter includes at least one transducer coupled to a control module. A plurality of image frames is generated as the at least one transducer is moved within patient vasculature. The image frames are based on data obtained from a plurality of echo signals reflected from patient tissue in response to a plurality of acoustic signals output from the at least one transducer. Each image frame includes a motion-blur component. A motion-blur-intensity estimate is quantified for each image frame to form a motion-blur-estimation signal that varies over time and that includes periodic local motion blur minima. Temporal variations of the motion-blur components are filtered to reduce variation in the motion-blur-intensity estimate arising from vessel structure variation. Image frames are selected that contain local motion blur minima.

Abstract: A method for processing a sequence of ultrasound frames for display includes receiving a sequence of ultrasound frames; characterizing a morphology of regions within a plurality of the ultrasound frames; determining a frame profile for each of the plurality of ultrasound frames; detecting a plurality of key frames from the plurality of ultrasound frames using the frame profiles of the plurality of ultrasound frames; and displaying at least one of the key frames.

Abstract: A polyion Complex (PIC) polymeric micelle is formed by interaction between a bioactive protein and a dendritic block copolymer of opposite charge. The conventional low stability of PIC micelles with bioactive proteins vis-à-vis ionic strength is offset by the stability provided by the dendritic block. The overall process for preparing the micelles is facilitated by the simplicity of the drendritic block copolymer synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pH-sensitive PIC (polyion complex) type polymeric micelle formed by electrostatic interaction between a dendritic block copolymer and another polymer of opposite charge. The presence of a dendritic block copolymer confers high stability to the micelles in physiological conditions, while in the acid medium of tumor tissues (pH 6.5) or cell compartments, such as the endosome/lysosome (pH 5.0-5.5), the micelles tend to become destabilized, being able to selectively release drugs or macromolecules encapsulated therein. The micelles are characterized by high stability against ionic strength, dilution and temperature. They can further be lyophilized and conserved in solid state.

Abstract: A robotic arm (100) for controlling a movement of a user's arm, said robotic arm forming a kinematic chain extending from a proximal to a distal end and comprising a grip (190) for positioning said user's hand at a distal end, characterised in that the kinematic chain possesses redundancy in a distal region, such that the movement of the user's hand can de decoupled from other parts of the kinematic chain.

Abstract: A method for imaging a patient using an intravascular ultrasound imaging system includes inserting a catheter into a target imaging region within patient vasculature. The catheter includes at least one transducer coupled to a control module. A plurality of image frames is generated as the at least one transducer is moved within patient vasculature. The image frames are based on data obtained from a plurality of echo signals reflected from patient tissue in response to a plurality of acoustic signals output from the at least one transducer. Each image frame includes a motion-blur component. A motion-blur-intensity estimate is quantified for each image frame to form a motion-blur-estimation signal that varies over time and that includes periodic local motion blur minima. Temporal variations of the motion-blur components are filtered to reduce variation in the motion-blur-intensity estimate arising from vessel structure variation. Image frames are selected that contain local motion blur minima.

Abstract: A polymeric dendrimer-like structure with four branches of monomethoxy-polyethylene glycol that can be represented as: The carboxylic group of the previous structure can be functionalized for the production of conjugates of pharmaceutical interest. The binding of this dendrimer-like polyethylene glycol to therapeutic proteins improves their in vitro and in vivo stability.

Abstract: This stretching means comprises a main body (1) which comprises a connection opening (2) and a rotating mounting opening (3); in the latter there is a rotating part (6) endowed with a command head (11) which forms a winding reel (7) for the wire to be stretched; on the main body (1) there is a slide mobile cramp (12). The winding to stretch the element is done by turning the command head (11). Once the suitable stretching has been achieved, the slide mobile cramp (12) is slided until said command head (11) is introduced into the cramp recess (15) formed by the cramp fork (14). Under these conditions, the rotating part (6) is fixed, keeping the tension.

Abstract: The sharpness or efficiency of cutting edges of blade rails or other blades used in mowing mechanisms is very rapidly lost on meeting a obstacle. The blade shape of this invention, presents a cutting edge including a series of adjacent parallel recesses transversely to the cutting edge on the top of the blade. This gives equidistant thin and complete material. A differentiation is made on the cutting edge between the protective material (full thickness) and sharp edges (recesses). Experience has shown that, on the encountering of an obstacle, the cutting edge (thin Material) is protected by the full material to its left and right which results in a long useful life with relatively constant cutting efficiency.

Abstract: Telephone set providing for telephone communications, and also for the cleaning and disinfecting of the speaking and hearing portions of the telephone receiver to improve the quality of life by preventing contamination by diseases, being made of plastic, and including the components of a mechanical system inside the telephone case providing for the cleaning, which includes a cassette or cartridge having two reels; a supply reel on which is wound a cleaning cloth impregnated with disinfectant liquid, and a receiving reel on which the cleaning cloth is would after it has passed across a cleaning window provided at the location of the speaking and hearing portions of the telephone receiver, which portions are cleaned by frictional contact with the cleaning cloth which is displaced manually or electrically from the one supply reel to the other receiving reel. The cassette or cartridge is either of the disposable type or of the continuous use type.