Abstract: An improved method for conveying media to a cloud computing environment involves a media recording device interfaced with a cloud computing environment that conveys a recorded media to the cloud computing environment, where the conveying of the media to the cloud may be based upon the occurrence of a user-defined event and/or a user command. Data latency rules can be established to control whether various optional functions pertaining to processing of a recorded media are performed or not or an amount or rate corresponding to a processing function being performed depending on a user-defined condition or sensed event. Data latency rules may be based on one or more established data latency thresholds.

Abstract: A system to process navigation information includes at least one hardware processor and an information storage and retrieval platform executed by the at least one hardware processor. The information storage and retrieval platform is configured to receive a data request from a client, the data request including a client identifier that identifies the client, generate a network event in response to the data request received from the client, and generate, by the at least one hardware processor, a hash value from the client identifier. The information storage and retrieval platform is also configured to identify an address based on the hash value, determine a server by a lookup of the server from among a plurality of servers, the lookup being based on the identified address, and communicate the network event to the server.

Abstract: An anti-scale electrochemical apparatus comprises at least one ion exchange cell, each cell comprising a housing having a plurality of openings to receive and release a water stream, inner and outer electrodes in the housing, and a water-splitting membrane between the inner and outer electrodes to treat an influent water stream to form an effluent water stream. A controlled-release scale-inhibitor composite comprising a scale-inhibitor agent and a polymer, is provided in the housing or in the water flow pathway of the electrochemical apparatus. An anti-scale, water splitting ion exchange membrane was also fabricated.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method and apparatus for rework of a BGA package. Memory shape material is placed adjacent to a plurality of solder joints of the package. Stimulation is applied to the material, with the stimulation causing the material to change from a non-stimulated shape to a stimulated shape. This stimulation causes an expansion of the material. As the material expands, it exerts a tensile force on the BGA package and an adjacently positioned carrier, causing a separation of the two components, while mitigating collateral heat of adjacently positioned components.

Abstract: A computer implemented method enables perception of multiple online personas in an instant messaging communications session by identifying at least two identities within a communications environment to whom messages may be directed, and by enabling a first persona of a user to be projected to a first of the identities while concurrently enabling a second persona of the same user to be projected to a second of the identities.

Abstract: A surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue retraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor to a surgical target site. Some embodiments of the surgical access system may be particularly suited for establishing an operative corridor to a surgical target site in the spine. Such an operative corridor may be established through the retroperitoneal space and the psoas muscle during a direct lateral, retroperitoneal approach to the spine.

Abstract: The invention discloses a flexible bag for cell cultivation, comprising a cultivation compartment and at least one dialysis compartment, wherein the dialysis compartment(s) is/are delimited from the cultivation compartment by one or more dialysis membranes and is/are fluidically connected to a first and a second port in the bag.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to micro-forming (e.g., micro-punches) devices and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates micro-forming devices and systems made using lithographic techniques, the use of such devices in fabricating a variety of materials.

Abstract: A method is implemented by a cellular telecommunications network. The method includes: returning indicators from first and second terminals to the network, including, for the respective terminal, an indicator of a maximum reception rate without interference canceling in the presence of an interfering signal, and, for the first terminal, both an indicator of the maximum reception rate with interference canceling in the presence of the interfering signal, and an indicator of the maximum reception rate of the interfering signal; the network determining whether to activate interference canceling by the first terminal and determining respective data rates to be allocated to the first and second terminals as a function of the returned indicators; the network notifying the first terminal whether to activate interference canceling and modifying the first and second terminals of the allocated data rates; the network signaling to the first terminal the data rate allocated to the second terminal.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the gaming system, gaming device, and gaming method disclosed herein provide a primary game and a free activation bonus sequence, wherein the gaming system enables the player to select one or more of a plurality of different volatility options for use in the free activation bonus sequence. Each option is associated with a different number of free activations and a different pool of symbols or different symbol functionality. The gaming system provides this variation in the pool of symbols or symbol functionality in various embodiments by enabling the player to replace one or more symbols of a pool or set of symbols of the primary game (i.e., the primary set of symbols) with the symbol associated with a player selected option. The symbols of this modified set of symbols (i.e., the secondary set of symbols) are used in the free activation bonus sequence).

Abstract: Compliant supports hover a cover having a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) applied to bottom surface over a housing to enable precise alignment of the cover to the housing. The compliant supports are placed along a surface of the housing and in respective cavities formed in the surface. The cavities enable locating the compliant supports and enclosing the compliant support after assembly of the enclosure. At least a portion of each of the compliant supports extends above the surface of the housing to hover the cover above the housing such that the PSA does not contact the housing. The compliant supports apply an upward force on the cover to maintain a gap between the cover and the housing. After alignment of the cover to the housing, the cover is brought into contact with the housing while retaining at least one of the compliant supports in the cavity of the housing.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication of exhaust gas temperature (EGT) for a gas turbine engine, and determining, by at least one processor, based on the received indication of the EGT, a representation of a second derivative with respect to time of the EGT. The method further includes comparing the representation of the second derivative of the EGT to a threshold value, and determining, based on the comparing, an engine flameout condition of the gas turbine engine. In some embodiments, the at least one processor can determine a representation of a first derivative with respect to time of the EGT. The representation of the first derivative of the EGT can be compared to a threshold value, determined based on the received indication of the EGT, to determine the engine flameout condition.

Abstract: A system for reconciling object for a configuration management databases employs statistical rules to reduce the amount of manual identification required by conventional reconciliation techniques. As users manually identify matches between source and target datasets, statistical rules are developed based on the criteria used for matching. Those statistical rules are then used for future matching. A threshold value is adjusted as the statistical rules are used, incrementing the threshold value when the rule successfully matches source and target objects. If the threshold value exceeds a predetermined acceptance value, the system may automatically accept a match made by a statistical rule. Otherwise, suggestions of possibly applicable rules may be presented to a user, who may use the suggested rules to match objects, causing adjustment of the threshold value associated with the suggested rules used.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole including a polymeric bladder element enclosing a fluid-filled interior cavity, a first outsole component secured to a bottom surface and to a side surface of the polymeric bladder element, and a second outsole component. The first outsole component includes a first base, and a wall integral with the first base. The second outsole component includes a second base secured to the first base, and a wall integral with the second base and secured to the outer surface of the wall of the first outsole component. A method of manufacturing the article of footwear includes thermoforming the bladder element and the first outsole component, and securing the second outsole component to the first outsole component.

Abstract: Techniques for accomplishing slide transitions in a presentation are disclosed. In accordance with these techniques, objects within the slides are identified, automatically or by a user, and each object is individually manipulable during slide transitions. The individual manipulation applied to each object during a transition may also be automatically determined or specified by a user. In certain embodiments, the persistence of an object between slides may be taken into account in the manipulation of the object during slide transition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical system for applying a medical procedure. The medical system (1) comprises a medical device (5) like a surgical robot with a surgical instrument (24) for performing the medical procedure, wherein the medical device is adapted to perform a movement, for instance, a movement of the surgical instrument, relative to a reference device like a patient table (9) for applying the medical procedure. The medical device is attached to a wall and/or a ceiling (3) of a room (2) by an attaching system (7) and rigidly attached to the reference device by a fixation element (8). Due to the attachment to the wall and/or the ceiling, the weight of the medical device does not need to be completely carried by, for instance, the patient table, wherein, due to the rigid attachment to the reference device, the medical procedure can still very accurately be performed.

Abstract: A method for distributing geographically restricted video data in an internet protocol television system, the method including but not limited to determining at a television server computer at least three geographic restriction zones for the geographically restricted video data and instructions to determine at least three different duration time delays for each of at least three geographic restriction zones, wherein the at least three geographic restriction zones are based on physical proximity of a television client device to a geographic origin of the geographically restricted video data.

Abstract: Modular elements employing latches secured by linkages are disclosed. A modular element may include a chassis body in communication with a latch, control body, and control arm of the modular element. The modular element is removable from or secured to an enclosure using the latch. The latch may remain secured to the enclosure in a locked mode by being rotated to engage a control catch of a control arm of a linkage. By connecting the control arm to the control body with a rigid member connected to the control body with first and second rotary joints, the rigid member transforms a control body movement into a rotary motion of the control arm to disengage the control arm from the latch. In this manner, the modular element may be disengaged from the enclosure to facilitate upgrades or maintenance of electronic components supported by the chassis body.

Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of an anatomical region comprises a primary tube, which is connectable to a fluid control system. At least one branch extends from the primary tube and is in fluid communication with the primary tube. The apparatus is insertable into a body cavity and, when inserted, at least one branch extends into an anatomical region. In use, a fluid control system is connected to the apparatus and the primary tube and at least one branch facilitate the supply of fluid to an anatomical region. The apparatus therefore can be inserted into a body cavity of a patient to allow treatment of an anatomical region, e.g. by irrigation.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling inflammatory response at an internal tissue site of a patient utilizes a reduced-pressure treatment device. Controlling the inflammatory response may be accomplished in a number of ways that involve treating the inflammatory milieu. Treating the inflammatory milieu may include removing or moderating pro-inflammatory stimuli, e.g., fluids, enhancing perfusion of the tissue at or near the internal tissue site, or providing reduced-pressure therapy. The reduced-pressure treatment device is placed at or near the internal tissue site and is fluidly coupled to an external reduced-pressure source. The reduced-pressure treatment device provides reduced pressure proximate the tissue site and treats the inflammatory milieu. The reduced-pressure treatment device for controlling inflammatory response may be a minimally-invasive treatment device.