Abstract: A method at an electronic device with a display includes: displaying a user interface having a first region and a second region; receiving, and displaying in the first region of the user interface, a live video stream of a physical environment captured by a remote video camera; displaying, in the second region, a timeline corresponding to a timespan for a first portion of a duration during which the live video stream may have been recorded; in response to receiving a user interaction to move the timespan to a second portion of the duration, transitioning the displayed timeline to a new timeline that corresponds to the timespan for the second portion, and while transitioning, displaying, in the first region, a subset of video frames representing the first and/or second portion of the duration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ballistic shade system which provides a means for rolling up and down ballistic material and holding it in place during a ballistic event.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ballistic shade system which provides a means for rolling up and down ballistic material and holding it in place during a ballistic event.

Abstract: A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group.

Abstract: A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group.

Abstract: A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group.

Abstract: A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group.

Abstract: A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group.

Abstract: A restaurant management system and method interface is provided. In accordance with the invention, data from various restaurant operations is collected and stored for processing. The data is processed into useful metrics, such as those indicative of various categories of restaurant staffing, efficiency, performance and quality. The useful metrics can be displayed as a human-readable chart, graph or report. The data can be processed in real time, permitting managers to promptly make adjustments and to alert restaurant workers or crew members of deficiencies so that prompt and effective remedial action can be taken to improve restaurant performance. Reports may be generated that provide the performance of restaurants individually and as a combined group.

Abstract: Methods for the simple, reliable application and local controlled release of selected anti-arrhythmia drugs from a hydrogel applied to or polymerized on the tissues of the heart or its vessels, especially in conjunction with cardiac bypass or other cardiac surgery, have been developed. The anti-arrhythmia drugs are incorporated into hydrogels that biodegrade and adhere to the tissues to which the anti-arrhythmic drugs are to be delivered. The hydrogels may be formed in vitro or in vivo. In a preferred embodiment, the drugs are effective to lengthen atrial effective refractory period. A particularly preferred drug is amiodarone.

Abstract: An improved method and composition for preventing damage to tissue and/or organs during surgery and during harvesting, implanting, manufacture and manipulation of bioprostheses therefrom. Tissue surfaces and surgical articles involved in the surgery and bioprostheses are coated with a solution of a hydrophilic, polymeric material prior to manipulation of the tissue and/or organs during surgery. The composition comprises a solution of a polymeric material having a molecular weight of about 50,000 D or above having a concentration of from about 0.01% to about 15% by weight.

Abstract: Biocompatible compositions comprising polyanionic polysaccharides combined with hydrophobic bioabsorbable polymers as well as methods for making and using the compositions are described.

Abstract: An improved method and composition for preventing damage to tissue and/or organs during surgery and during harvesting, implanting, manufacture and manipulation of bio-prostheses therefrom. Tissue surfaces and surgical articles involved in the surgery and bioprostheses are coated with a solution of a hydrophilic, polymeric material prior to manipulation of the tissue and/or organs during surgery. The composition comprises a solution of a polymeric material having a molecular weight of about 50,000 D or above having a concentration of from about 0.01% to about 15% by weight.

Abstract: Methods for the simple, reliable application and local controlled release of selected anti-arrhythmia drugs from a hydrogel applied to or polymerized on the tissues of the heart or its vessels, especially in conjunction with cardiac bypass or other cardiac surgery, have been developed. The anti-arrhythmia drugs are incorporated into hydrogels that biodegrade and adhere to the tissues to which the anti-arrhythmic drugs are to be delivered. The hydrogels may be formed in vitro or in vivo. In a preferred embodiment, the drugs are effective to lengthen atrial effective refractory period. A particularly preferred drug is amiodarone.

Abstract: Biocompatible compositions comprising polyanionic polysaccharides combined with hydrophobic bioabsorbable polymers as well as methods for making and using the compositions are described.

Abstract: Biocompatible compositions comprising polyanionic polysaccharides such as Hyaluronic Acid combined with hydrophobic bioabsorbable polymers as well as methods for making and using the compositions are described.

Abstract: A water insoluble, biocompatible composition that includes the reaction product of a polyanionic polysaccharide and an activating agent.

Abstract: A water insoluble, biocompatible composition that includes the reaction product of a polyanionic polysaccharide and an activating agent.

Abstract: An improved method for preventing adhesions during surgery. Tissue surfaces and surgical articles involved in the surgery are coated with a solution of a hydrophilic polymeric material prior to manipulation of the tissue during surgery. The composition comprises a solution of hyaluronic acid, a salt thereof or mixtures thereof having a molecular weight of from about 50,000 to less than about 500,000 and having a concentration of from about 0.01 to about 15% by weight.

Abstract: Methods of preventing or treating thrombotic conditions by administering pharmaceutical compositions containing hyaluronic acid are described.