Abstract: An adaptable secured asset transfer system is provided where the system includes an electronic locker system, comprising at least one physical locker form factor, and connected via a network to a server system configured to manage a plurality of physical locker form factors. Form factors may include: personal electronic lockers affixed to a wall or desktop; mobile lockers mounted on wheels; a bank/set of contiguous lockers (stationary or movable). The system is configured to monitor access to a plurality of physical assets placed within the electronic locker system. The secured asset transfer system is adaptable to provide secured asset transfer of physical assets as needs of an enterprise fluctuate over time.

Abstract: A communication system includes a trailer module disposed on a cargo trailer, the trailer module including a power line transceiver. The trailer module is programmed to use the power line transceiver to receive a data message from a second trailer module of a second cargo trailer that is following the cargo trailer and is connected thereto by a power line carrier. The trailer module is further programmed to forward data of the data message using the power line transceiver and power line carrier, the data being forwarded to a trailer module of a leading trailer or to a tractor module mounted in a tractor.

Abstract: A method cuts semiconductor wafers. The method includes: cutting a semiconductor ingot into a workpiece; and sawing the workpiece into slices using a wire grid having a fixed abrasive grain wire, while moving workpiece towards the wire grid. At a first contact of the workpiece with the wire grid, an initial cutting speed is less than 2 mm/min, coolant flow is less than 0.1 l/h and a wire speed is greater than 20 m/s. The workpiece is then guided through the wire grid until a first cutting depth is reached, and then the coolant flow is increased to at least 2000 l/h. The cutting speed is reduced to less than 70% of the initial cutting speed between the first contact of the workpiece with the wire grid up to a cutting depth of half a diameter of the cylinder, and is then increased.

Abstract: A method cuts semiconductor wafers. The method includes: cutting a semiconductor ingot into a workpiece; and sawing the workpiece into slices using a wire grid having a fixed abrasive grain wire, while moving workpiece towards the wire grid. At a first contact of the workpiece with the wire grid, an initial cutting speed is less than 2 mm/min, coolant flow is less than 0.1 l/h and a wire speed is greater than 20 m/s. The workpiece is then guided through the wire grid until a first cutting depth is reached, and then the coolant flow is increased to at least 2000 l/h. The cutting speed is reduced to less than 70% of the initial cutting speed between the first contact of the workpiece with the wire grid up to a cutting depth of half a diameter of the cylinder, and is then increased.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of a disease or disorder are disclosed. Specifically, methods for inhibiting, treating, and/or preventing inflammatory disease in patients in need thereof are provided. The methods comprise the administration of at least one antibody or antibody fragment immunologically specific for bridging integrator I (Bin 1), particularly the Myc binding domain.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for eliciting broad immune responses. The methods employ nucleic acid vaccines that encodes highly conserved elements from a virus.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a concentration of a target fluorescent compound in a solution containing soluble solids or other materials resulting in light extinction, includes an optical probe and a controller. The optical probe includes two arrays of optical detection fibers at different radial distances from a central illuminating fiber or fibers.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of a disease or disorder are disclosed. Specifically, methods for inhibiting, treating, and/or preventing inflammatory disease in patients in need thereof are provided. The methods comprise the administration of at least one antibody or antibody fragment immunologically specific for bridging integrator I (Bin 1), particularly the Myc binding domain.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for eliciting broad immune responses. The methods employ nucleic acid vaccines that encodes highly conserved elements from a virus.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of a disease or disorder are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for eliciting broad immune responses. The methods employ nucleic acid vaccines that encodes highly conserved elements from a virus.

Abstract: A firefighter training unit for simulating use of a fire extinguishing system, the unit including: a reel; a user-manipulable nozzle; a hose having opposite ends attached respectively to the reel and the nozzle and being partially wound around the reel, wherein rotation of the reel in a first rotational direction allows the hose to be unwound from the reel; a motor configured to drive the reel in a second rotational direction which causes the hose to be wound onto the reel; one or more devices for providing one or more output signals corresponding to one or more simulated operating conditions of the fire extinguishing system; and a controller configured to drive the motor in response to the one or more output signals so as to apply torque to the reel in the second rotational direction to simulate forces applied to the hose during operation of the fire extinguishing system.

Abstract: A firefighter training unit for simulating use of a fire extinguishing system, the unit including: a reel; a user-manipulable nozzle; a hose having opposite ends attached respectively to the reel and the nozzle and being partially wound around the reel, wherein rotation of the reel in a first rotational direction allows the hose to be unwound from the reel; a motor configured to drive the reel in a second rotational direction which causes the hose to be wound onto the reel; one or more devices for providing one or more output signals corresponding to one or more simulated operating conditions of the fire extinguishing system; and a controller configured to drive the motor in response to the one or more output signals so as to apply torque to the reel in the second rotational direction to simulate forces applied to the hose during operation of the fire extinguishing system.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of a disease or disorder are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for eliciting broad immune responses. The methods employ nucleic acid vaccines that encodes highly conserved elements from a virus.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for eliciting broad immune responses. The methods employ nucleic acid vaccines that encodes highly conserved elements from a virus.

Abstract: A method including analyzing one or more network interactions of a user. One or more servers associated with the one or more network interaction may be identified. A listing of at least a portion of the one or more servers may be rendered.

Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include a kiosk configured to receive a PIN and to collect payment from a user for rental of a securable device from among multiple securable devices. A lock unit associated with the securable device and in communication with the kiosk may be configured to receive the PIN from said kiosk. After receiving the PIN, the kiosk may be configured to operate autonomously with respect to the kiosk to enable the user to access the securable device in response to the user entering the PIN into the lock unit.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for eliciting broad immune responses. The methods employ nucleic acid vaccines that encodes highly conserved elements from a virus.

Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include (i) a kiosk configured to enable a user to rent a securable device from among multiple securable devices and (ii) a lock unit associated with the securable device and being in communication with the kiosk. The lock unit may further be configured to enable the user to access the securable device after being rented by the user via said kiosk. The kiosk may further be configured to enable the user to purchase goods or services in addition to rental of the securable device.