Abstract: A method for real-time invoice updating and account-to-account payment includes: receiving invoice data based on presentation of an invoice by a distributor to a recipient at a delivery location, modification of the invoice by the recipient, and acceptance of the invoice by the recipient; generating a request for payment (RFP) message based on the invoice data; transmitting the RFP message to a financial institution associated with the recipient via a financial institution of the distributor; receiving, from the financial institution associated with the distributor, a payment confirmation for the invoice based on a real-time payment from the financial institution associated with the recipient; generating reconciliation data based on the payment confirmation and the invoice data; and transmitting the reconciliation data to a computing device of the distributor and a computing device of the recipient.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for producing an adeno-associated virus (AAV) in an E1 complementary producer cell.

Abstract: A method for reducing sequencing by synthesis cycle time using a microfluidic device is provided. The microfluidic device comprises a flow cell having an inlet port, an outlet port, and a flow channel extending between the inlet port and the outlet port, wherein the flow channel receives an analyte of interest and one or more reagents for analyzing and detecting molecules. To aid in the acceleration of the reactions, the microfluidic device comprises a mixing device to increase the rates of diffusion of the reagents from the fluid bulk to an active surface of the flow cell. The mixing device comprises at least one of an electrothermal mixing device, an active mechanical mixing device, and a vibrational mixing device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for communication of one or more campaigns via personalized electronic messaging. An example method includes automatically creating an electronic communication personalized for each of a plurality of individual customers of a client. The automatically creating may include dynamic configuring the electronic communication for each individual customer into a single campaign for the client to optimize both relevancy for each of a plurality of individual customers and one or more desired business outcomes for the client. The dynamic configuring can include decision making using at least a business context. Performance goals of a business can comprise the business context. The decision-making can further use a user context and/or an external context. The electronic communication can be dynamically configured to include personalized recommendations and may further include personalized content and/or a personalized offer.

Abstract: A method for real-time invoice updating and account-to-account payment includes: receiving invoice data based on presentation of an invoice by a distributor to a recipient at a delivery location, modification of the invoice by the recipient, and acceptance of the invoice by the recipient; generating a request for payment (RFP) message based on the invoice data; transmitting the RFP message to a financial institution associated with the recipient via a financial institution of the distributor; receiving, from the financial institution associated with the distributor, a payment confirmation for the invoice based on a real-time payment from the financial institution associated with the recipient; generating reconciliation data based on the payment confirmation and the invoice data; and transmitting the reconciliation data to a computing device of the distributor and a computing device of the recipient.

Abstract: In embodiments, a system may comprise a circuit component to perform a function; and a supervisor component (e.g., a safety component) coupled to the circuit component to monitor proper functioning of the circuit component. The circuit component may be configured to initiate provision of diagnostic information to the supervisor component, or to indicate to the safety component whether the circuit component will be responsive to a query from the safety component for diagnostic information.

Abstract: In embodiments, a system may comprise a circuit component to perform a function; and a supervisor component (e.g., a safety component) coupled to the circuit component to monitor proper functioning of the circuit component. The circuit component may be configured to initiate provision of diagnostic information to the supervisor component, or to indicate to the safety component whether the circuit component will be responsive to a query from the safety component for diagnostic information.

Abstract: A method includes: establishing a connection between a mobile communication device and a controller area network (CAN) bus in a CAN of a vehicle; receiving, via the established connection, information from the mobile communication device, including image information acquired by a camera of the mobile communication device; displaying vehicle information and a representation of an interface of the mobile communication device based on the information received from the mobile communication device in a display area of the vehicle; receiving input for controlling a function of the mobile communication device; and controlling, via the established connection, the function of the mobile communication device according to the received input.

Abstract: A multi-touch smartphone display used as a track pad in a motor vehicle is provided. A system includes a handheld device having a multi-touch display, a vehicle controller that transmits and receives data from the handheld device when the handheld device is docked into the vehicle, and a display that is mounted within the vehicle. The docked handheld device functions as a track pad to receive user input. The display is configured to display vehicle functions and applications on the handheld device. The vehicle controller is configured to transmit one or more commands to one or more vehicle components based on the received user input to execute the command.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions, kits, and methods useful for treating or preventing viral and bacterial infection and reducing or preventing the effects of toxins. The methods comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a liposomal composition.

Abstract: An approach for enabling a customer to provision resources of a packetized voice service provider based on one or more customer conditions is described. A provision management platform receives a request for provisioning a domain name service as part of packetized voice service. In response to the request, the provision management platform prompts via a graphical user interface to obtain information for populating a service record of the domain name service. The provision management platform then generates the service record for storage corresponding to a customer account for the packetized voice service.

Abstract: A technique for providing an improved way to update the nodes of a wireless mesh network is described. An upgrade engine executing on a server connected to the wireless mesh network determines a topology of the network, subdivides the network into a plurality of clusters based on the topology of the network, and seeds a small number of nodes within each cluster. The upgrade engine manages the upgrade process, notifying particular nodes within each cluster when to search for an upgrade package (e.g., an image of a new firmware) stored in an adjacent node. The upgrade engine also monitors success and failure of each node and delivers the upgrade package to a node directly when the node fails to download the upgrade package from an adjacent node within the network.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions, kits, and methods useful for treating or preventing viral infection. The methods comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a sulfated polysaccharide composition.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions, kits, and methods useful for treating or preventing viral and bacterial infection and reducing or preventing the effects of toxins. The methods comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a liposomal composition.

Abstract: A technique for providing an improved way to update the nodes of a wireless mesh network is described. An upgrade engine executing on a server connected to the wireless mesh network determines a topology of the network, subdivides the network into a plurality of clusters based on the topology of the network, and seeds a small number of nodes within each cluster. The upgrade engine manages the upgrade process, notifying particular nodes within each cluster when to search for an upgrade package (e.g., an image of a new firmware) stored in an adjacent node. The upgrade engine also monitors success and failure of each node and delivers the upgrade package to a node directly when the node fails to download the upgrade package from an adjacent node within the network.

Abstract: An approach for enabling a customer to provision resources of a packetized voice service provider based on one or more customer conditions is described. A provision management platform receives a request for provisioning a domain name service as part of packetized voice service. In response to the request, the provision management platform prompts via a graphical user interface to obtain information for populating a service record of the domain name service. The provision management platform then generates the service record for storage corresponding to a customer account for the packetized voice service.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods for positioning transmitting stations, such as cell towers. Further, aspects of the disclosure provide a database for storing information of the transmitting stations. In addition, aspects of the disclosure provide methods for positioning a moving object having a receiver based on the database of the transmitting stations and wireless signals transmitted by the transmitting stations. The methods increase in-transit location visibility of shipment while reducing GNSS usage, and thus reduce power consumption. The methods allow positioning receiving stations when GNSS signals may not be available, such as due to interference.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods for positioning transmitting stations, such as cell towers. Further, aspects of the disclosure provide a database for storing information of the transmitting stations. In addition, aspects of the disclosure provide methods for positioning a moving object having a receiver based on the database of the transmitting stations and wireless signals transmitted by the transmitting stations. The methods increase in-transit location visibility of shipment while reducing GNSS usage, and thus reduce power consumption. The methods allow positioning receiving stations when GNSS signals may not be available, such as due to interference.

Abstract: A handle for a safety razor has an elongated cavity within the handle and a body disposed within the elongated cavity and moveable along the cavity under the influence of gravity between two positions. In a first position the razor has a first center of balance. In the second position the razor has a second center of balance different from the first center of balance. The handle has a damping fluid within the cavity or a resilient member to damp the movement of the body.

Abstract: In a method of forming a semiconductor device on a semiconductor substrate (100), a photoresist layer (102) is deposited on the semiconductor substrate; a window (106) is formed in the photoresist layer (102) by electron beam lithography; a conformal layer (108) is deposited on the photoresist layer (102) and in the window (106); and substantially all of the conformal layer (108) is selectively removed from the photoresist layer (102) and a bottom portion of the window to form dielectric sidewalls (110) in the window (106).