Abstract: An absorbent article which can have an improved body exudate intake capability. The absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, and an absorbent system positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer. The absorbent system can have at least a fluid intake layer and an absorbent core. The fluid intake layer and the absorbent core can together define an aligned channel in the absorbent system. The aligned channel can create a void space in the depth direction of the absorbent article wherein at least a portion of the topsheet layer can be maintained in a spaced apart relationship from the bottom of the aligned channel.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for correctly processing an interest in a content-centric network (CCN). During operation, a first node in the CCN receives an interest for a piece of content from a second node. The interest indicates a name of the piece of content and a hop count from the second node to a destination node advertising the piece of content. The system determines, based on forwarding information and information associated with pending interests stored on the first node, whether a distance-based forwarding condition is met; and in response to the distance-based forwarding condition being met, accepts the interest.

Abstract: This application is directed to cream that treats canine pododermatitis that is caused by a bacterial infection. The cream is composed of a Sulfur mineral powder, a Hydrocortisone cream, a Tolnaftate cream and a triple antibiotic cream. The cream is applied to the affected areas of the dog's paws 2-3 times daily for a period of at least two weeks.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a system that facilitates a large-scale mobile ad hoc network to adapt to specific needs of wireless nodes in a mobile wireless network. During operation, a controller node collects state information associated with one or more wireless nodes. The controller node allocates one or more network elements based on the collected state information and a predetermined utility-based technique. Responsive to the allocation of the one or more network elements, the controller node reconfigures a logical topology of the mobile wireless network by using software-defined mobile ad hoc network nodes, thereby facilitating a large-scale mobile ad hoc network to adapt to specific application needs of wireless nodes.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a mobile ad-hoc network (MANET). The MANET includes a plurality of mobile nodes and a centralized controller node. The controller node includes a receiving mechanism configured to receive, from a source mobile node, a request for a service, with the request including an identifier associated with the requested service; an identification mechanism configured to identify a destination mobile node that provides the service associated with the identifier; a path-computation mechanism configured to compute a path between the source mobile node and the destination mobile node using a network graph for the mobile nodes; and a path-sending mechanism configured to send the computed path to at least the destination mobile node, which facilitates establishing a route between the source mobile node and the destination mobile node.

Abstract: A feminine care absorbent article (e.g., feminine care pad, sanitary napkin, incontinence article, pantiliner, etc.) that employs a color changing indicator graphic for signaling to the wearer an appropriate time to remove and/or replace the feminine care absorbent article following a liquid insult. This can be particularly useful in warm environments in which a wearer may secrete a significant amount of perspiration which may act as a carrier for microorganisms. In this manner, the wearer can wear the article without fear of a bacterial infection and/or the generation of an odor. After a time period of usage, the wearer can visually inspect the color of the color changing indicator graphic for an indication of whether it is time to remove and/or replace the feminine care absorbent article.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of isolating a cancer-associated cell, such as a cancer stem cell or tumor initiating cell or a cell derived therefrom, from a mixture of cells, for example, a mixture of adherent cells in culture. Cell isolation is achieved by the application of selective detachment forces.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a mobile wireless network that includes a plurality of wireless nodes and a controller node which manages a weighted network graph for the plurality of wireless nodes. A local wireless node sends a route-request message associated with at least one destination node to the controller node, receives a path to the destination node, and routes a packet to the destination node based on the received path. The path is computed based on the weighted network graph. One embodiment provides a system for routing in a mobile wireless network that comprises a plurality of wireless nodes. The system receives a route-request message associated with at least one destination node from a source node, computes a path between the source node and the destination node based on a weighted network graph for the plurality of wireless nodes, and transmits the computed path to at least the destination node.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for updating routing information associated with a multicast group in an information-centric network (ICN). During operation, a first node in the ICN receives an update message for the multicast group from a neighbor node. The multicast group includes a root anchor node and a number of anchor nodes with the root anchor node having a smaller name than the anchor nodes. The update message specifies a prefix associated with the multicast group and the root anchor node of the multicast group. The system selects, based on topology information stored on the first node, from neighbors of the first node one or more next-hop neighbors that meet a notification condition, and forwards the update message to the one or more next-hop neighbors.

Abstract: Vibration-based flowmeters are useable in inaccessible nuclear reactor spaces. Flowmeters include an extension that blocks fluid flow in a path and a detector that detects vibrations caused by vortex shedding in the fluid flow around the extension. The detected frequency of the vibrations determines the flow rate. A Strouhal number may be used to calculate the flow speed using extension surface diameter and detected vortex shedding frequency. Several extensions may cover a range of frequencies and flow speeds. Pipe-organ-type flowmeters include a passage with an opening constricted, and subsequent widening section. An extension and outlet that create turbulence in the flow at the outlet create a standing wave and vibration in the extension and/or entire flowmeter. A flow rate of the fluid through the flowmeter can be calculated using length of the passage and/or known properties of the fluid. Multiple, flowmeters of customized physical properties and types are useable together.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a system that facilitates efficient aggregation of multiple interest messages for the same content from multiple predecessors. During operation, an intermediate node receives a first interest message from a predecessor node. The first interest indicates a name for a content object and a lifetime associated with the first interest. The intermediate node identifies an entry in a pending interest table that corresponds to the first interest and determines that the entry has not expired. The intermediate node determines whether a second interest message which indicates a same content object name as the first interest message has been received from the predecessor node. If so, it forwards the first interest. If not, it adds information associated with the predecessor node to the entry. The intermediate node determines a predecessor lifetime associated with the entry and also determines a maximum lifetime associated with the entry.

Abstract: A node is configured for connection to a massive multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) array to provide spatially multiplexed channels in an unlicensed frequency band. The node includes a memory configured to store samples of non-spatially filtered signals received by the node during a first listen-before-talk (LBT) operation used to acquire the unlicensed frequency band. The node also includes a processor configured to determine, based on a number of previously stored samples, a duration of a silent time interval during which the node collects samples of non-spatially filtered signals and stores the samples in the memory. The node further includes a transceiver configured to perform a second LBT operation to acquire the unlicensed frequency band using a spatial filter determined based on the samples stored in the memory.

Abstract: A node is configured to be connected to a massive multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) array to provide spatially multiplexed channels to a plurality of user equipment in an unlicensed frequency band. The node includes a processor configured to allocate a number of degrees of freedom of the massive MIMO array to interference suppression based on an outcome of a first listen-before-talk (LBT) operation performed by the node to acquire the unlicensed frequency band. The processor is also configured to generate a spatial filter based on the number of degrees of freedom allocated to interference suppression. The node also includes a transceiver configured to perform a second LBT operation using the spatial filter.

Abstract: A node is configured to be connected to a massive multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) array to provide spatially multiplexed channels to a plurality of user equipment in an unlicensed frequency band. The node includes a processor configured to allocate a number of degrees of freedom of the massive MIMO array to interference suppression based on an outcome of a first listen-before-talk (LBT) operation performed by the node to acquire the unlicensed frequency band. The processor is also configured to generate a spatial filter based on the number of degrees of freedom allocated to interference suppression. The node also includes a transceiver configured to perform a second LBT operation using the spatial filter.

Abstract: A node is configured to be connected to a massive multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) array to provide spatially multiplexed channels to a plurality of user equipment in an unlicensed frequency band. The node includes a processor configured to allocate a number of degrees of freedom of the massive MIMO array to interference suppression based on an outcome of a first listen-before-talk (LBT) operation performed by the node to acquire the unlicensed frequency band. The processor is also configured to generate a spatial filter based on the number of degrees of freedom allocated to interference suppression. The node also includes a transceiver configured to perform a second LBT operation using the spatial filter.

Abstract: A mobile communication device. The device comprises a processor, a mobile application that requests content to be rendered, and a content presentation mediation application comprising logic provided by a primary software development kit (SDK) and logic provided by a secondary SDK embedded in the primary SDK. The content presentation mediation application receives a request by the primary SDK from the mobile application for content to be rendered, transmits a request by the primary SKD for content to a content bidding exchange, receives a winning content bid that comprises a content token by the primary SDK from the content bidding exchange, transmits a request by the secondary SDK for content comprising the content token to a content server, receives content by the secondary SDK from the content server, and renders the content received from the content server by the secondary SKD according to rendering logic provided by the secondary SDK.

Abstract: A router of a content centric network (CCN) can forward messages using anonymous identifiers. The router can receive an Interest via a first interface, and determines a first anonymous identifier (AID) that identifies a name-independent path to the Interest's source via the router. The router can identify a second interface for forwarding the Interest to a next-hop neighbor via CCN, and performs a bijective function on the first AID to obtain a second AID that is to be used by the next-hop neighbor to return a corresponding data packet to the router. The router updates the Interest to include the second AID, and forwards the Interest via the second interface toward the next-hop neighbor. When the router receives the data packet, the router performs a lookup operation in an anonymous routing table (ART), based on the AID, to determine an interface for forwarding the data packet toward the Interest's source.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for updating link-status information associated with a prefix in an information-centric network (ICN). During operation, a first node in the ICN receives a link-state advertisement (LSA) message from a neighbor node with the LSA message specifying a prefix and an anchor node advertising the specified prefix. The system determines, based on topology information stored on the first node, whether a shortest-path condition is met, and forwards the received LSA message to other neighbors of the first node in response to the shortest-path condition being met.

Abstract: The invention provides materials presenting a biologically active matrix comprising a physiological fibrillar fibronectin network, such as implantable constructs, and their use for modulating cell behaviour and fate, including cell growth, proliferation and/or differentiation, such as for promoting tissue regeneration, for example, bone regeneration or vascularization. Also provided are constructs presenting a biologically active matrix comprising a physiological fibrillar fibronectin network for sustaining growth of stem cells or maintaining stem cells (maintaining stemness).

Abstract: A scope having a plurality of range-dependent, point-of-impact indicators (aim points), and methods for use of that scope. Such aim points are superimposed on the user's field of view of a conventional scope. A preferred embodiment may be coupled to a conventional scope. Embodiments include an auxiliary light projector that presents at least one aim point disposed in a user's field of view, and the aim point(s) is/are adjustable for elevation and windage. Aim points may also be adjusted in size, color, shape, and intensity.