Abstract: An apheresis tubing set comprises a cryocyte bag for collecting cells separated during apheresis. The cryocyte bag may comprise a mixing compartment in fluid communication with a cell storage compartment, wherein the mixing compartment comprises a cryoprotectant port and a cell sample port and wherein the storage and mixing compartments are in fluid communication via a mix conduit.

Abstract: A launcher for microwave radiation comprises an elongate guide part, a surround part which surrounds a length of the guide part, at least one inwardly facing baffle provided on an inner face of the surround part and extending towards the guide part; and at least one outwardly facing baffle provided on an outer face of the guide part which is spaced axially along the guide part relative to the at least one inwardly facing baffle and faces outwards towards the inner surface of the surround part.

Abstract: An apheresis tubing set comprises a cryocyte bag for collecting cells separated during apheresis. The cryocyte bag may comprise a mixing compartment in fluid communication with a cell storage compartment, wherein the mixing compartment comprises a cryoprotectant port and a cell sample port and wherein the storage and mixing compartments are in fluid communication via a mix conduit.

Abstract: There is provided a method that includes (a) determining a first risk score that characterizes a party, based on an activity that involves the party, and (b) determining a second risk score that characterizes the party, based on a presented characteristic of the party, if the first risk score exceeds a threshold. There is also provided a system that performs the method, and a storage medium having a program encoded thereon that is executable in a processor to perform the method.

Abstract: There is provided a method that includes (a) determining a first risk score that characterizes a first party, based on a presented characteristic of the first party, (b) associating the first party with a second party, based on the first risk score, (c) determining a second risk score that characterizes the first party, based on an activity that involves the second party, and (d) determining a resultant risk score that characterizes the first party, based on the first and second risk scores. There is also provided a system that performs the method, and a storage media having a program encoded thereon that is executable in a processor to perform the method.

Abstract: There is provided a method and a system for determining a level of risk associated with doing business with a party. The method includes (a) determining a first risk score that characterizes the party, based on a presented characteristic of the party, (b) determining a second risk score that characterizes the party, based on an activity that involves the party; and (c) determining a resultant risk score that characterizes the party, based on the first and second risk scores. There is also provided a system that performs the method, and a storage medium having a program encoded thereon that is executable in a processor to perform the method.

Abstract: A system for profile record generation of input records, the system comprising: a record processor which converts the input records into a data records suitable for the profile record generation; and a statistics engine for the generation of profile records based on the data records. Furthermore, system optimization can be obtained by use of a task control method that sub-divides the aggregations of profile records into units of work that can be individually performed, the method comprising: partitioning based on a pre-determined partitioning key associated with entities to be profiled, wherein the association between the partitioning key and the entities being profiled is varied in order to optimize the profiling performance.

Abstract: An apheresis tubing set comprises a cryocyte bag (1) for collecting cells separated during apheresis. The cryocyte bag may comprise a mixing compartment (7) in fluid communication with a cell storage compartment, wherein the mixing compartment comprises a cryoprolectant port (9) and a cell sample port (16) and wherein the storage and mixing compartments are in fluid communication via a mix conduit The cryocyte bag may comprise two or more independent cell storage compartments for collecting two or more aliquots of the cells.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for electronic value payment in which a practical and secure means for auditing and accounting electronic value is achieved. The invention offers a means for identifying “blocks” of electronic value with single electronic tags. This facility makes the invention compact to implement and offers a practical way for tagging in circumstances where large amounts of electronic value, such as required for electronic representations of money, preclude the use of individual unit tagging. The invention combines block tagging with tag flow control mechanisms which allows block auditing and detection of counterfeit value. Independent tag (10) and value (12) representations make it possible to operationally change the tag associated with a block of value. The electronic value representations of the invention are readily applied to existing value exchange systems.