Abstract: A method of monitoring and reporting aircraft turnaround activities at an airport gate that includes monitoring the airport gate using a first camera that has a first field of view associated with the airport gate; generating, using the first camera, first image data capturing a first activity within the first field of view; receiving, by processor(s), the first image data; identifying, by the processor(s), the first activity captured in the first image data; comparing, using a computer application, aspect(s) of the first activity with a predetermined schedule; and displaying, on a graphical user interface remote from the first camera and using the computer application, an alert indicating that the first activity does not comply with the predetermined schedule; wherein the processor(s) include a machine learning processor.

Abstract: An ophthalmic laser system and related method for performing corneal lenticule incision and extraction for treating hyperopia and mixed astigmatism of the eye are described. Various techniques are used to optimize the procedure for concave lenticule incisions. One technique employs a fast-scan-slow-sweep scanning scheme to form the lenticule incisions, where the sweep angle increment is set to ensure at least double-pass cut for the entire lenticule. Another technique allows for desired distribution of refractive powers between the top and bottom lenticule incisions. Other techniques configure the lenticule such that its edge thickness is a constant; or such that the highest point of the top lenticule incision, located near the lenticule periphery, is at a predefined depth below the anterior corneal surface; or to maximize lenticule thickness for refractive treatment while ensuring that minimum anterior depth and minimum residual bed thickness in the peripheral region of the lenticule are maintained.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method to perform a search operation. The system may comprise a server that may include a matching unit and a database of keywords. The matching unit may receive a partial query term and may match the partial query term to the database of keywords to define a one or more matched keywords. The matching unit may perform a relevancy process on the matched keyword to determine one or more top matched keywords. The matching unit may send the top matched keyword and one or more respective elements, to be displayed adjacent the search access point. The top matched keyword and/or the respective element may include a selectable hyperlink to a landing location.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system to determine and display advertisements to a remote computer. The system may include one or more servers, a data store, a processor, a controller, a predefined matching keyword database, a product listing advertisement (PLA) database, and a matching unit. The matching unit may receive a partial query term inputted into a search access point. The matching unit may match the partial query term to create a list of matching keywords, perform a keyword relevancy process, create a list of top matched keywords, match the top matched keywords with associated listings, perform an associated listing relevancy process, create a list of top associated listings. The matching unit may send the list of top associated listings to display advertisement elements adjacent the search access point upon receipt of the partial query term and prior to completion of entry of the whole query term.

Abstract: A method implemented in an ophthalmic surgical laser system for forming a corneal flap in a patient's eye with improved bubble management. The flap includes a horizontal bed and a vertical or near vertical side cut around the periphery of the bed except for an uncut hinge area. The side cut has a bubble barrier layer that can prevent bubbles formed by the laser-tissue interaction from escaping into an interface between the corneal and the patient interface lens. In some embodiments, the bubble barrier layer is a thin uncut layer, located in the epithelium of the cornea, that separates the side cut into two portions. In other embodiments, the side cut does not reach the anterior corneal surface, leaving an uncut bubble barrier layer located with the epithelium. In other embodiments, an additional side cut portion is formed through the uncut bubble barrier layer as the last step.

Abstract: A method implemented in an ophthalmic surgical laser system that employs a resonant scanner, scan line rotator, and XY- and Z-scanners, for forming a corneal flap in a patient's eye with improved bubble management during each step of the flap creation process. A pocket cut is formed first below bed level, followed by the bed connected to the pocket cut, then by a side cut extending from the bed to the anterior corneal surface. The pocket cut includes a pocket region located below the bed level and a ramp region connecting the pocket region to the bed. The bed is formed by a hinge cut and a first ring cut at lower laser energies, followed by a bed cut and then a second ring cut, which ensures that any location in the flap bed is cut twice to minimize tissue adhesion. The side cut is formed by multiple side-cut layers at different depths which are joined together. All cuts are formed by scanning a laser scan line generated by the resonant scanner.

Abstract: A method implemented in an ophthalmic surgical laser system for forming a corneal flap in a patient's eye with improved bubble management. The flap includes a horizontal bed and a vertical or near vertical side cut around the periphery of the bed except for an uncut hinge area. The side cut has a bubble barrier layer that can prevent bubbles formed by the laser-tissue interaction from escaping into an interface between the corneal and the patient interface lens. In some embodiments, the bubble barrier layer is a thin uncut layer, located in the epithelium of the cornea, that separates the side cut into two portions. In other embodiments, the side cut does not reach the anterior corneal surface, leaving an uncut bubble barrier layer located with the epithelium. In other embodiments, an additional side cut portion is formed through the uncut bubble barrier layer as the last step.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lid (10) for closing a receptacle (20), the lid comprising: a static portion (18) arranged to substantially match an opening of the receptacle to be closed; a plurality of pivoting arms (11) coupled to the static portion; means (12) for moving the plurality of pivoting arms between a first position wherein the plurality of pivoting arms lie within a perimeter of the static portion and a second position wherein the plurality of pivoting arms lie outside a perimeter of the static portion and engage with a complementary feature of the receptacle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system to perform an advertisement creation operation, including at least one server, a data store, a processor, a controller, and a matching unit. The data store may include a database of predefined matching keywords and a product listing advertisement (PLA) database stored on the data store. The matching unit may be configured to access data included in the data store. The matching unit may parse a website to receive at least one term therefrom and match the term(s) to the predefined matching keywords to create a list of matched keywords. The matching unit may define a matched keyword relevancy. The matching unit may create a list of top matched keywords based upon the matched keyword relevancy. The matching unit may define an associated listing relevancy and create a list of associated top matches. The matching unit may to create one or more advertisement elements on the website.

Abstract: In laser-assisted corneal lenticule extraction procedures, the lenticule incision profile includes anterior and posterior lenticule incisions, with one or more of the following features: plano transition zone outside the optical zone, to improve mating of anterior and posterior incision surfaces after lenticule extraction; shallow arcuate incisions above the anterior incision and near the lenticule edge, to improve surface mating; separate ring cut intersecting the anterior and posterior incisions in the transition zone, to reduce tissue bridges and minimize tear at the lenticule edges and facilitate easy lenticule extraction; larger posterior incision, which includes a pocket zone outside the lenticule edge, for better surface mating and bubble management during cutting; and a separate ring shaped pocket cut intersecting the pocket zone of the posterior incision, for bubble management.

Abstract: A method of monitoring and reporting aircraft turnaround activities at an airport gate that includes monitoring the airport gate using a first camera that has a first field of view associated with the airport gate; generating, using the first camera, first image data capturing a first activity within the first field of view; receiving, by processor(s), the first image data; identifying, by the processor(s), the first activity captured in the first image data; comparing, using a computer application, aspect(s) of the first activity with a predetermined schedule; and displaying, on a graphical user interface remote from the first camera and using the computer application, an alert indicating that the first activity does not comply with the predetermined schedule; wherein the processor(s) include a machine learning processor.

Abstract: A method implemented in an ophthalmic surgical laser system that employs a resonant scanner, scan line rotator, and XY- and Z-scanners, for forming a corneal flap in a patient's eye with improved bubble management during each step of the flap creation process. A pocket cut is formed first below bed level, followed by the bed connected to the pocket cut, then by a side cut extending from the bed to the anterior corneal surface. The pocket cut includes a pocket region located below the bed level and a ramp region connecting the pocket region to the bed. The bed is formed by a bed cut, including multiple overlapping parallel raster scan passes, and a ring cut. The side cut is formed by multiple side-cut layers at different depths which are joined together. All cuts are formed by scanning a laser scan line generated by the resonant scanner.

Abstract: In laser-assisted corneal lenticule extraction procedures, the lenticule incision profile includes anterior and posterior lenticule incisions, with one or more of the following features: plano transition zone outside the optical zone, to improve mating of anterior and posterior incision surfaces after lenticule extraction; shallow arcuate incisions above the anterior incision and near the lenticule edge, to improve surface mating; separate ring cut intersecting the anterior and posterior incisions in the transition zone, to reduce tissue bridges and minimize tear at the lenticule edges and facilitate easy lenticule extraction; larger posterior incision, which includes a pocket zone outside the lenticule edge, for better surface mating and bubble management during cutting; and a separate ring shaped pocket cut intersecting the pocket zone of the posterior incision, for bubble management.

Abstract: A method implemented in an ophthalmic surgical laser system that employs a resonant scanner, scan line rotator, and XY- and Z-scanners, for forming a corneal flap in a patient's eye with improved bubble management during each step of the flap creation process. A pocket cut is formed first below bed level, followed by the bed connected to the pocket cut, then by a side cut extending from the bed to the anterior corneal surface. The pocket cut includes a pocket region located below the bed level and a ramp region connecting the pocket region to the bed. The bed is formed by a hinge cut and a first ring cut at lower laser energies, followed by a bed cut and then a second ring cut, which ensures that any location in the flap bed is cut twice to minimize tissue adhesion. The side cut is formed by multiple side-cut layers at different depths which are joined together. All cuts are formed by scanning a laser scan line generated by the resonant scanner.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method to perform a search operation. The system may comprise a server that may include a matching unit and a database of keywords. The matching unit may receive a partial query term and may match the partial query term to the database of keywords to define a one or more matched keywords. The matching unit may perform a relevancy process on the matched keyword to determine one or more top matched keywords. The matching unit may send the top matched keyword and one or more respective elements, to be displayed adjacent the search access point. The top matched keyword and/or the respective element may include a selectable hyperlink to a landing location.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method performs a search operation. One or more servers coupled in communication with a network, and comprising a processor, a data store, and a controller comprising a matching unit that is configured to access the data store. The matching unit is configured to receive a partial query term inputted into a displayed search access point at a remote computer, and to match the partial query term to the data store to create a list of match keywords. The matching unit is further configured to perform a relevancy process on the matched keywords. The matching unit is yet further configured to determine top matched keywords based upon the relevancy and send a listing of the top matched keywords, to be displayed adjacent the displayed search access point at the remote computer. The listing is configured to be changed based on a change to the partial query term.

Abstract: A method implemented in an ophthalmic surgical laser system that employs a resonant scanner, scan line rotator, and XY- and Z-scanners, for forming a corneal flap in a patient's eye with improved bubble management during each step of the flap creation process. A pocket cut is formed first below bed level, followed by the bed connected to the pocket cut, then by a side cut extending from the bed to the anterior corneal surface. The pocket cut includes a pocket region located below the bed level and a ramp region connecting the pocket region to the bed. The bed is formed by a hinge cut and a first ring cut at lower laser energies, followed by a bed cut and then a second ring cut, which ensures that any location in the flap bed is cut twice to minimize tissue adhesion. The side cut is formed by multiple side-cut layers at different depths which are joined together. All cuts are formed by scanning a laser scan line generated by the resonant scanner.

Abstract: Compositions such as concrete compositions are described for use in building materials and products. The composition may comprise an aggregate composition comprising a particulate suppressing component and a cement. The composition may have an impact resistance of at least Class 1 as measured under ANSI/FM 4473. Methods of preparing and using such compositions are also described.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system to perform an advertisement creation operation, including at least one server, a data store, a processor, a controller, and a matching unit. The data store may include a database of predefined matching keywords and a product listing advertisement (PLA) database stored on the data store. The matching unit may be configured to access data included in the data store. The matching unit may parse a website to receive at least one term therefrom and match the term(s) to the predefined matching keywords to create a list of matched keywords. The matching unit may define a matched keyword relevancy. The matching unit may create a list of top matched keywords based upon the matched keyword relevancy. The matching unit may define an associated listing relevancy and create a list of associated top matches. The matching unit may to create one or more advertisement elements on the website.

Abstract: A method of monitoring and reporting aircraft turnaround activities at an airport gate that includes monitoring the airport gate using a first camera that has a first field of view associated with the airport gate; generating, using the first camera, first image data capturing a first activity within the first field of view; receiving, by processor(s), the first image data; identifying, by the processor(s), the first activity captured in the first image data; comparing, using a computer application, aspect(s) of the first activity with a predetermined schedule; and displaying, on a graphical user interface remote from the first camera and using the computer application, an alert indicating that the first activity does not comply with the predetermined schedule; wherein the processor(s) include a machine learning processor.