Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating performing computer-implemented financial analysis. A metric that transforms one or more time series into an output object is identified. The one or more time series are determined based on one or more input objects. The metric is applied using the one or more time series, thereby generating a particular value for the output object. One of the metric and the particular value for the output object is stored in a physical storage device.

Abstract: An object model is used to facilitate performing financial analysis and that includes certain zero-order objects or building blocks that lend themselves particularly well to doing financial analysis. The object model comprises a universe of data items, relationships between the data items, higher-order objects generated based on one or more data items in the universe, higher-order objects generated based on other objects, and auxiliary entities related to the universe of data items.

Abstract: A synthetic aggregate with photocatalytic properties for road use, includes a collection of particles each including a matrix formed by a binder containing at least photocatalytic particles and a particulate mineral material. The method of producing the synthetic aggregate and its use in a pollution-reducing road surface course having excellent tyre grip are also described.

Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating performing computer-implemented financial analysis. A metric that transforms one or more time series into an output object is identified. The one or more time series are determined based on one or more input objects. The metric is applied using the one or more time series, thereby generating a particular value for the output object. One of the metric and the particular value for the output object is stored in a physical storage device.

Abstract: A binder for the production of a layer for road works or civil engineering comprises, with respect to the total weight of the binder: (a) 2 to 98% in weight of at least one purely natural or modified natural resin, of vegetable origin, having a softening point measured of 30 to 200° C.; (b) 98 to 2% in weight of at least one oil of vegetable origin having a viscosity at 25° C. of 50 mPa·s to 1000 Pa·s, (c) the binder having: (c1) either a penetrability at 25° C., of 20 to 300 1/10 mm and a softening point of 30 to 75° C., (c2) or a penetrability at 15° C., of 300 to 900 and a viscosity at 60° C., and (d) the binder being exempt of any natural or synthetic elastomer and of any thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: An object model is used to facilitate performing financial analysis and that includes certain zero-order objects or building blocks that lend themselves particularly well to doing financial analysis. The object model comprises a universe of data items, relationships between the data items, higher-order objects generated based on one or more data items in the universe, higher-order objects generated based on other objects, and auxiliary entities related to the universe of data items.

Abstract: Techniques for dynamic indexing are provided. In one embodiment, first instruments to be included in an index are identified at a first time. The index includes one or more first weights each of which is associated with a different instrument in the first instruments. One or more first time series for the first instruments are determined. Based on the one or more first time series and the one or more first weights, a collective value of the index is tracked as a function of time at least from the first time. At least one of a) the first weights and the first time, and b) the collective value as the function of the time is stored, in a physical storage device.

Abstract: A binder for the production of a layer for road works or civil engineering comprises, with respect to the total weight of the binder: (a) 2 to 98% in weight of at least one purely natural or modified natural resin, of vegetable origin, having a softening point measured of 30 to 200%; (b) 98 to 2% in weight of at least one oil of vegetable origin having a viscosity at 25° C. of 50 mPa·s to 1000 Pa·s, (c) the binder having: (c1) either a penetrability at 25° C., of 20 to 300 1/10 mm and a softening point of 30 to 75° C., (c2) or a penetrability at 15° C., of 300 to 900 and a viscosity at 60° C., and (d) the binder being exempt of any natural or synthetic elastomer and of any thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems to simultaneously create software applications and documents compatible to all electronic and print platforms from a single database source using graph database technology. The methods and systems may include a graph data structure having two or more points of data interconnected by a semantic relationship, and a transform for the conversion of the graph data structure into a platform data structure specific to a native platform application. The semantic relationship enables processing of the graph data structure into a plurality of distinct media. The platform data structure may include information to represent the data on the platform. Changes to the data may be made in the source graph data structure in order to update one or more platform data structures.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for viewing hierarchical data on a portable computing device. The method and system provides for processing, organizing, and viewing hierarchically arranged data on a portable computing device display in a variety of embodiments. The system includes a central relational database for storing the source data, a data processing unit for converting the source data, and a text viewing software for multiple viewing platforms, including that of a personal digital assistant (PDA). The method disclosed provides for the processing of the source data, such as a medical text, into a relational database, and further processing of the database into platform-specific portable database files for viewing on a PDA. The data is arranged into a hierarchical data structure for dynamic viewing on a PDA display.

Abstract: This invention relates to a drying time accelerator for a water-based paint comprising mineral particles, a polymer binder with water-based dispersion and an emulsion polymerization agent, as well as the corresponding paint. The accelerator has a polymeric structure, is water-soluble, comprises cationic charges, and is selected from metallic polychlorides, metallic polyoxychlorides, or synthesis polyacrylamide polymer. The invention also relates to a method for applying a water-based paint according to the invention onto a support, according to which the paint is sprayed onto the support, light-reflecting balls are distributed in the paint, and a drying time accelerator is incorporated into the paint, preferably after distribution of the balls. The application of the invention is to road markings.

Abstract: Bitumen emulsion including bituminous phase having one of pure bitumen, fluxed bitumen, and modified bitumen. The bitumen emulsion also includes an aqueous phase including water and an emulsifying agent. The bitumen emulsion further includes a breaking agent encapsulated in capsules allowing control of breaking of the bitumen emulsion, the control involving rupture of the capsules from a mechanical effect by a mechanical action produced on the bitumen emulsion. Processes of producing a bitumen emulsion. Processes of controlling breaking of a bituminous emulsion.