Abstract: Techniques are provided for intelligent and secure dispensing of medication to a patient. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes receiving a pill vial into a receptacle of a base unit of a pill dispensing device. The method also includes engaging a locking mechanism to secure the pill vial in the base unit until a release condition is satisfied. The method further includes scanning a label on the pill vial to record a prescription identifier and a dosage schedule, and to register the prescription for usage tracking. The method further includes monitoring patient usage of the prescription based on a count of removals of the pill vial from the receptacle and a timing of the removals and alerting the patient of a missed dose based on the dosage schedule and on detection of an elapsed time since a previous removal of the pill vial from the receptacle.

Abstract: To increase the therapeutic potential of these oncolytic viruses based on a 24 base pair deletion in the viral E1 A gene (D24), a conditionally replicating adenovirus targeting multiple receptors upregulated on tumors was generated by incorporating an Ad5/3 fiber with a carboxyl terminus RGD ligand. The virus displayed full cytopathic effect in tumor lines assayed at low titers with improved cytotoxicity over Ad5-RGD D24, Ad5/3 D24 and an HSV oncolytic virus. The virus was further engineered to deliver immunotherapeutic agents such as GMCSF while maintaining enhanced heterogenic oncolysis.

Abstract: A method for increasing the permeability of a geologic formation by fracturing includes the step of pumping a solution of a borohydride into a well bore. The solution may also include a basic material such as sodium hydroxide. This step may be followed by pumping a second acidic solution into the well bore.

Abstract: A method for increasing the permeability of a geologic formation by fracturing includes the step of pumping a solution of a borohydride into a well bore. The solution may also include a basic material such as sodium hydroxide. This step may be followed by pumping a second acidic solution into the well bore.

Abstract: A powder composition for use in preparing flooding fluid for use in petroleum recovery from a petroleum-bearing formation includes an oxygen scavenger and a polymer material. Methods for preparing flooding fluid and for petroleum recovery from a petroleum-bearing formation employ the powder composition.

Abstract: A powder composition for use in preparing flooding fluid for use in petroleum recovery from a petroleum-bearing formation includes an oxygen scavenger and a polymer material. Methods for preparing flooding fluid and for petroleum recovery from a petroleum-bearing formation employ the powder composition.

Abstract: A powder composition for use in preparing flooding fluid for use in petroleum recovery from a petroleum-bearing formation includes an oxygen scavenger and a polymer material. Methods for preparing flooding fluid and for petroleum recovery from a petroleum-bearing formation employ the powder composition.

Abstract: A stream of acid mine discharge is treated by mixing an alkaline aqueous solution of sodium borohydride to form a precipitate which is separated from the stream.

Abstract: A powder composition for use in preparing flooding fluid for use in petroleum recovery from a petroleum-bearing formation includes an oxygen scavenger and a polymer material. Methods for preparing flooding fluid and for petroleum recovery from a petroleum-bearing formation employ the powder composition.

Abstract: A method for increasing the permeability of a geologic formation by fracturing includes the step of pumping a solution of a borohydride into a well bore. The solution may also include a basic material such as sodium hydroxide. This step may be followed by pumping a second acidic solution into the well bore.

Abstract: A stream of acid mine discharge is treated by mixing an alkaline aqueous solution of sodium borohydride to form a precipitate which is separated from the stream.

Abstract: An assessment results viewer displays the results of assessments that quantify the performance of an aspect of a computing device. The viewer presents both an overview of the collected data and mechanisms for displaying ever-increasing details, including raw data itself. The viewer further provides actionable information to the user that can offer the user guidance, or otherwise suggest potential courses of action. The viewer automatically aggregates multiple iterations of the same assessment to generate derivative overview data, and automatically aligns data collected by the same assessment across multiple job files. Such aggregation and alignment is performed by reference to metadata, including identifying information. Data can be presented in tabular form, and users can pivot along different axis to focus on groupings of data.

Abstract: An assessment results viewer displays the results of assessments that quantify the performance of an aspect of a computing device. The viewer presents both an overview of the collected data and mechanisms for displaying ever-increasing details, including raw data itself The viewer further provides actionable information to the user that can offer the user guidance, or otherwise suggest potential courses of action. The viewer automatically aggregates multiple iterations of the same assessment to generate derivative overview data, and automatically aligns data collected by the same assessment across multiple job files. Such aggregation and alignment is performed by reference to metadata, including identifying information. Data can be presented in tabular form, and users can pivot along different axis to focus on groupings of data.

Abstract: Systems and methods utilize directory services snap-ins to create, maintain, and interpret policies for controlling the execution of grid applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods utilize directory services snap-ins to create, maintain, and interpret policies for controlling the execution of grid applications.

Abstract: Automobile panel repair laminates include a pressure sensitive adhesive bonded to a support backing. The support backing may be constructed of various materials such as plastically deformable polymeric materials including thermoplastic or thermoset materials and may have various thicknesses depending upon the desired conformability and rigidity necessary for the repair. The support backing may be bonded to the pressure sensitive adhesive by applying adhesion promoters such as solvents. The repair laminate is applied to a back or non-aesthetic side of the automobile panel, and the front side is repaired using standard techniques for filling and finishing.

Abstract: Systems and methods utilize directory services snap-ins to create, maintain, and interpret policies for controlling the execution of grid applications.

Abstract: An apparatus is endowed with the ability to receive contents and audio of a networked meeting, and store the received contents and audio. The apparatus does not facilitate any participant to participate in the networked meeting.

Abstract: A system for recording and assessing a person's inherited risk for disease. The system comprises a server for communicating with a communication device used by the person. The server comprises a risk assessment program that performs a risk assessment process. The process comprises the steps of: querying the person for family history information, receiving family history information inputted by the person, generating a family tree diagram based on the received family history information, transmitting the diagram to the communication device, querying the person for family medical history information concerning members of the person's family, receiving the family medical history information, generating a family medical tree diagram based on the received family medical history information, transmitting the diagram to the communication device, receiving a request to generate a risk assessment report, generating the risk assessment report, and transmitting it to the communication device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rubber tire composed of carbon black reinforced rubber carcass and having a rubber tread which is composed of a unitary, co-extrusion of tread cap, base and miniwings and, wherein a portion of the miniwings extend as a thin layer over a portion of the tread cap's outer surface to create a path of reduced electrical resistivity.