Abstract: A disclosed method and computer program product for searching a multimedia content database include determining a first query parameter provided by a user via a first input modality and optionally determining a second query parameter provided the user via a second input modality. A multidimensional query is generated where the query is indicative of the first and second query parameters. The query is applied to the multimedia content database to retrieve records of matching content. The retrieved records are then displayed to the user. The user may refine the query results using additional multidimensional and multimodal queries.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a method of determining a center of gravity of an aircraft includes receiving a strut length for each of the gears of an aircraft, determining an arm length for each of the gears, and determining a center of gravity of the aircraft based on a relationship between the center of gravity and respective arm lengths for each of the gears. The arm length of each of the gears is determined according to the strut length of a gear strut of a respective gear and a relationship between the strut length of the gear strut to another gear of another aircraft and the arm length of the respective gear.

Abstract: The invention relates to the identification of mycobacterial antigens which are highly immunogenic and which may be used in assays and methods for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and the discrimination between infected animals and animals previously exposed to vaccines.

Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide encodes JAK-3 protein. JAK-3 protein is a protein tyrosine kinase having a molecular weight of approximately 125 kDa which has tandem non-identical catalytic domains, lacks SH2 or SH3 domains, and is expressed in NK cells and stimulated or transformed T cells, but not in resting T cells. The protein itself and antibodies to this protein are also presented. Further, methods of identifying therapeutic agents for modulating the immune system make use of the foregoing.

Abstract: A burner-based system for producing exhaust that simulates the exhaust produced by a production type internal combustion engine. The system is computer controlled so that parameters such as the composition of the exhaust, its rate of flow, and its temperature can be specified. This permits various engine operating conditions to be simulated. An emissions control device can be installed to receive the exhaust, and to thereby undergo rigorous testing. Various tests for durability can be performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated mimetic of functional myostatin comprising part of the amino acid sequence of functional myostatin, such that the mimetic is capable of inhibiting muscle growth.

Abstract: An emission control system for reducing NOx in the exhaust of a diesel engine. A partial oxidation system receives diesel fuel from the engine's fuel tank and partially oxidizes the diesel fuel into hydrogen. The hydrogen is then introduced into the main exhaust line and the hydrogen-enhanced exhaust is delivered to a hydrogen selective catalytic reduction unit, which uses the hydrogen to convert the NOx to nitrogen.

Abstract: The perceptual scalable audio coding/decoding technique lies in the use of a psychoacoustic mask to guide residue coding in enhancement layer coders. At the encoder, a psychoacoustic mask is calculated for the enhancement layer coders or is simply extracted from the coded base layer bitstream. One can also decode the coded base layer bitstream into the audio waveform, and calculate the psychoacoustic mask from the decoded base layer waveform. Furthermore, a predictive technology can be used to refine the psychoacoustic mask derived from the base layer bitstream to form a more accurate psychoacoustic mask of the enhancement layer. In addition, one can calculate the enhancement layer psychoacoustic mask from the original audio, and send the difference between the enhancement layer psychoacoustic mask and the base layer psychoacoustic mask as side information to the decoder. This psychoacoustic mask may then be used for the perceptual coding and decoding of the residue.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of coating multiple layers on a support comprising a) taking a support; b) simultaneously coating on said support a chill settable layer and a non-chill settable layer; c) lowering the temperature of the layers to immobilize said layers; and d) drying said layers. It further relates to imaging elements made by this process.

Abstract: Described is a novel human deubiquitinating enzyme, DUB-3, (SEQ ID NO: 1), and variants and fragments thereof. Also described are nucleic acid molecules encoding the enzyme, and use of the polypeptide and nucleic acid molecules in treatment of cancer, assays.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for equalizing the loudness of an audio source. Initially, the perceptual loudness level of an audio signal is measured from one or more audio sources. Next, the loudness level of the audio signal is adjusted using the perceptual loudness level. Thereafter, the audio signal corresponding to the music selections is reproduced such that the perceived loudness to a listener is the same entirely throughout a music track corresponding to the music selections.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for improving the preferred listening environment of a sound system. Initially, a calibration pulse is generated from one or more rendering devices. Next, the calibration pulse is captured at a microphone attached to the rendering devices. Thereafter, one or more time delay, gain, and frequency response characteristics of the sound system are calculated using the captured calibration pulse. Based on these calculations, the time delay, gain, and frequency response characteristics of the rendering devices are adjusted respectively to cause the sound generated from the rendering devices to reach a listener's acoustic preference.

Abstract: A method for testing one or more test components including providing a non-engine based test system including a combustor in fluid communication with the one or more test components; supplying air and fuel to the combustor at an air to fuel ratio (AFR) and under feed conditions effective to produce a feedstream flowpath, wherein the fuel includes one or more alternative fuel which is gaseous at ambient conditions including atmospheric pressure and a temperature of about 20° C.

Abstract: Tubular polymeric member for articles such as tubing and hoses. The member is formed of composition of a copolyester thermoplastic elastomer material.

Abstract: An adapter is disclosed which allows for the removable attachment of a shorter and narrower roller cover to a standard patent apparatus spinner drier. The adapter device removably attaches to the spinning end of a spinner mechanism and has at an opposite end an attachment mechanism for receipt into a narrow cover roller so that the small cover roller may be spun dry at high speeds and removed from the spinner. The adapter fits a standard spinner and allows a smaller nap roller to be attached thereto.

Abstract: An emission control system for reducing NOx in the exhaust of a diesel engine. A partial oxidation system receives diesel fuel from the engine's fuel tank and partially oxidizes the diesel fuel into hydrogen. The hydrogen is then introduced into the main exhaust line and the hydrogen-enhanced exhaust is delivered to a hydrogen selective catalytic reduction unit, which uses the hydrogen to convert the NOx to nitrogen.

Abstract: Tubular polymeric member for articles such as tubing and hoses. The member is formed of an alloy which is a blend of a polyamide and a polyolefin, and a compatibilizing copolymer.

Abstract: An emission control system for reducing NOx in the exhaust of a diesel engine. A partial oxidation system receives diesel fuel from the engine's fuel tank and partially oxidizes the diesel fuel into hydrogen. The hydrogen is then introduced into the main exhaust line and the hydrogen-enhanced exhaust is delivered to a hydrogen selective catalytic reduction unit, which uses the hydrogen to convert the NOx to nitrogen.

Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.

Abstract: The invention relates to linear polyamino- and/or polyammonium-polysiloxane copolymers, particularly hydrophilic polyquaternary polysiloxane copolymers, and to their use in cosmetic formulations, in laundry detergents or for surface-treating substrates.