Abstract: An HVAC controller may be programmed using a mobile device having a touch screen display, a wireless port and a controller that is in operative communication with the touch screen display and the wireless port. The controller may establish communication with and download an application program code from the remote download server. The controller may establish a direct wireless connection between the wireless port of the mobile device and the wireless interface of the HVAC controller and execute the application program code, which provides one or more configuration screens on the touch screen display of the mobile device to enable the user to configure the HVAC controller via one or more configuration parameters, and then upload the one or more configuration parameters to the HVAC controller via the direct wireless connection between the wireless port of the mobile device and the wireless interface of the HVAC controller.

Abstract: An asynchronous reporting mechanism for a remote device in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning environment. Using gateway information, such as a device address, report information may be sent to the user account, or using another approach, the information may be sent directly to the user. An asynchronous message may be sent without user intervention or request.

Abstract: Trigger-based image control (TIC) systems in accordance with various embodiments of the invention control the distribution, concealment, and revealing of hidden images and linked media sequences. The hidden portions of images can be hidden by obscurants (also referred to herein as “peeqs”) that can be removed when an attempt to view the hidden portion of the images is approved by an originator of the hidden image. In addition, sequences of media and images can be viewed via interaction with linking peeqs. TIC systems can provide for a graphical user interface control scheme by which originators of images can place constraints on the delivery of peeq obscured images and/or peeq linked images. TIC systems can further provide verification of the appropriateness of altered, original, linked, and hidden images.

Abstract: The present application is directed to novel imidazole-substituted fatty acids that have been functionalized with an alkyl triphenylphosphonium group, compositions comprising these compounds and their use as inhibitors of cytochrome c peroxidase, in particular for the treatment and prevention of apoptosis.

Abstract: Concealed image control (CIP) systems in accordance with various embodiments of the invention control the distribution, concealment, and revealing of hidden images and obscurants. The hidden portions of images can be hidden by obscurants (also referred to herein as “peeqs”) that can be removed when an attempt to view the hidden portion of the images is approved by an originator of the hidden image. CIP systems can provide for a graphical user interface control scheme by which originators of images can place constraints on the delivery of portions of obscured images on remote user devices. CIP systems can utilize interactions between multiple electronic devices to ensure secure concealment and controlled revealing of hidden portions of images. CIP systems can further provide verification of the appropriateness of altered, original, and hidden images.

Abstract: An HVAC controller may be programmed using a mobile device having a touch screen display, a wireless port and a controller that is in operative communication with the touch screen display and the wireless port. The controller may establish communication with and download an application program code from the remote download server. The controller may establish a direct wireless connection between the wireless port of the mobile device and the wireless interface of the HVAC controller and execute the application program code, which provides one or more configuration screens on the touch screen display of the mobile device to enable the user to configure the HVAC controller via one or more configuration parameters, and then upload the one or more configuration parameters to the HVAC controller via the direct wireless connection between the wireless port of the mobile device and the wireless interface of the HVAC controller.

Abstract: An asynchronous reporting mechanism for a remote device in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning environment. Using gateway information, such as a device address, report information may be sent to the user account, or using another approach, the information may be sent directly to the user. An asynchronous message may be sent without user intervention or request.

Abstract: The present application is directed to novel imidazole-substituted fatty acids that have been functionalized with an alkyl triphenylphosphonium group, compositions comprising these compounds and their use as inhibitors of cytochrome c peroxidase, in particular for the treatment and prevention of apoptosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing skin removed from a human donor, removal of cellular components and sterilizing the decellularized skin. The process comprises the following steps: (1) decellularizing the skin including soaking the tissue in a detergent and rinsing same with sterile water; (2) sterilizing the skin with electronic beam irradiation, gamma irradiation or ultraviolet light for a time period to achieve a concentration to maximize sterilization; and (3) processing the tissue by cutting the tissue to a designated size.

Abstract: A bacteriorhodopsin based chemical sensing architecture based upon the collective response of bacteriorhodopsin and a number of its mutants; the wild type protein and a selection of genetically-engineered variants was able to respond differentially to a selection of amines. The observable response to the presence of a target chemical was manifested through a modulation of bacteriorhodopsin's photokinetic properties, which are monitored through pump-probe techniques using a custom prototype flash photolysis system. Differential responsivity exists at two levels; (1) bacteriorhodopsin proteins (wild-type and genetically-engineered variants) respond differentially upon exposure of a target chemical, and (2) the response pattern exhibited by the proteins differs from chemical to chemical. This dichotomy forms the basis for a BR-mediated chemical sensing technology that is highly sensitive and selective and may therefore discriminate between different chemicals.

Abstract: A binary optical compound formed from a preparation of proteorhodopsin, is provided. The preparation is prepared by dissolving proteorhodopsin in distilled water, where the pH is adjusted to be above 11 either by using sodium hydroxide or an appropriate buffer. The preparation is then illuminated with either white light sources, lasers, or irradiation provided from light-emitting diodes. The necessary duration is intensity dependent, varying from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending upon the source and actinic wavelength. The resulting compound has a long lifespan and may be efficiently transitioned between states.