Abstract: A directionally limited illuminating balloon catheter includes a multi-lumen shaft having a distal end and a hollow balloon portion disposed at the distal end and inflated through the shaft, the balloon portion having a light source illuminating only a portion of the environment outside the balloon portion. The balloon portion can be have a directionally limited light source directing substantially all illumination towards the shaft. Also provided is a directionally illuminating balloon catheter kit including a set of illuminating catheters each having the light source with different sized illuminating areas to illuminate a different sized partial portion of the environment outside the balloon portion.

Abstract: A system and method of active latency detection for network applications that allows network latency to be calculated from a single host system. Periodic requests are generated from the host system and directed to a remote system in a way that requires minimal processing by the remote system. Latencies are calculated from the timing information associated with the periodic requests and can be combined with timing information associated with application packets to generate a latency trace for one or more network applications.

Abstract: A method for systematically and consistently developing a strategic plan to create high growth business opportunities is disclosed. The method includes the steps of performing an initiation meeting, performing a pre-invent session, performing pre-work and performing an invent session. The method further designs a business opportunity environment, develops the business opportunity environment, demonstrates the business opportunity environment and refines a business plan. Additionally, the method performs an alignment meeting, performs a commitment meeting and markets a pilot. Another method for systematically and consistently developing a business opportunity is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of performing an initiation meeting, performing a pre-invent session, performing pre-work and performing an invent session.