Abstract: A system comprising an agent system and a cloud platform, the agent system including a device handler and a communications manager, the cloud platform including components including: a receiver module; a platform management layer including a rules engine; a database; application programming interfaces (APIs), and a user interface.

Abstract: There is provided a laser event recorder (100) comprising an image sensor, a processing unit coupled to the image sensor, and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processing unit. The processing unit is configured to identify when the image sensor is illuminated by a laser (16); in response to the identification, record a laser event comprising at least one characteristic feature of the laser (16); and send the recorded laser event to a central server (300) using the wireless transceiver. There is further provided an application software for configuring a smartphone as the laser event recorder, and a laser event recording system comprising the laser event recorder and the central server.

Abstract: Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is realized using off-the-shelf GIGABIT INTERFACE CONVERTER transceivers, wave division multiplexer/demultiplexers, and a single optical fiber. Simultaneous and bi-directional optical communication over a single optical fiber connecting two or more nodes is achieved by using at least one GIGABIT INTERFACE CONVERTER transceiver having at least one optical signal output and an optical signal input that are of different wavelengths from each other.

Abstract: Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is realized using off-the-shelf GIGABIT INTERFACE CONVERTER transceivers, wave division multiplexer/demultiplexers, and a single optical fiber. Simultaneous and bi-directional optical communication over a single optical fiber connecting two or more nodes is achieved by using at least one GIGABIT INTERFACE CONVERTER transceiver having at least one optical signal output and an optical signal input that are of different wavelengths from each other.

Abstract: Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is realized using off-the-shelf GIGABIT INTERFACE CONVERTER transceivers, wave division multiplexer/demultiplexers, and a single optical fiber. Simultaneous and bi-directional optical communication over a single optical fiber connecting two or more nodes is achieved by using at least one GIGABIT INTERFACE CONVERTER transceiver having at least one optical signal output and an optical signal input that are of different wavelengths from each other.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting motion in a large area with a single imaging device, such as a camera. A fixed object is located in the area and a camera is panned across the area with the fixed object remaining in the field of view of the camera. Successive images are adjusted based on the position of the fixed object within the image and the adjusted images are compared to detect movement with an area of overlap between the images.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for protecting a portable computing device wherein the system comprises a device housing adapted to protectively encase the portable computing device to prevent exposure of the portable computing device to potentially harmful operational conditions and a protectively hardened user input device in communication with the device housing. The system may further include a protectively hardened display in communication with the device housing, wherein the device housing allows a user of the portable computing device to operate the portable computing device via the protectively hardened user input device and the protectively hardened display.

Abstract: Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is realized using off-the-shelf GIGABIT INTERFACE CONVERTER transceivers, wave division multiplexer/demultiplexers, and a single optical fiber. Simultaneous and bi-directional optical communication over a single optical fiber connecting two or more nodes is achieved by using at least one GIGABIT INTERFACE CONVERTER transceiver having at least one optical signal output and an optical signal input that are of different wavelengths from each other.

Abstract: An electronics chassis, such as a computer chassis including various active electronic components having various heat dissipation rates and operating tolerances. A power supply and various components are housed in an enclosure. A component cooling system causes a first fluid to flow through an area surrounding the electronic components to cool the electronic components through convection. A power supply cooling system causes a second fluid to flow through an area surrounding the power supply to cool the power supply through convection by drawing fluid from an area external of said enclosure and exhausting fluid to an area external of said enclosure. The second fluid is isolated from the first fluid within the enclosure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting motion in a large area with a single imaging device, such as a camera. A fixed object is located in the area and a camera is panned across the area with the fixed object remaining in the field of view of the camera. Successive images are adjusted based on the position of the fixed object within the image and the adjusted images are compared to detect movement with an area of overlap between the images.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for protecting a portable computing device wherein the system comprises a device housing adapted to protectively encase a portable computing device, a protectively hardened user input device in communication with the device housing, and a protectively hardened display in communication with the device housing. When the portable computing device is encased within the device housing, a user of the portable computing device can operate the portable computing device via the protectively hardened user input device and the protectively hardened display. The device housing may further comprise sealing elements, insulating elements, and shock-absorbing elements.

Abstract: An implantable prosthetic for connection to a fluid flow pathway of a patient. The prosthetic is comprised of a primary tube structure which is in communication with a plurality of secondary tube structures each of which contains filters for trapping embolic particles, such as blood clots, air bubbles, thrombus. etc. within a fluid flow pathway within a patient. The prosthetic also contains a monitoring device to non-invasively the flow of fluids through a patient's fluid flow pathway.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the delivery of drug, peptide and protein pharmaceuticals using a biotin-mediated uptake system. More particularly the invention relates to the amplification of active substance delivery with the biotin uptake system using a biotin-active substance-polymer conjugate or a biotin-nanoparticle conjugate. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the conjugates, pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing same and methods of diagnosis and treatment involving the conjugates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a securing device for securing a card to a socket within a computer is provided where the card and the socket are coupled. The device includes a unitary base member comprising a foundation portion dimensioned to receive a stationary socket and an arm portion orthogonally positioned relative to the foundation. A first engaging means is formed on at least one side of the arm member. The device also includes a clasp assembly that includes an opening for slideably receiving the arm portion of the unitary base member, a recess for receiving a non-connecting end of a card, and a second engaging means for securely engaging the first engaging means. The clasp assembly secures the card to the socket with the socket received in the foundation portion and edge of the card is received in the recess.

Abstract: A method for solution mining nahcolite, capable of extracting nahcolite from geological formations lean in nahcolite comprising injecting high pressure water (which may include recycled aqueous solution of bicarb and sodium carbonate) at a temperature of at least 250° F. into the formation, dissolving nahcolite in the hot water to form a production solution and recovering the production solution. The invention also includes the processing of the production solution to provide sodium carbonate and, optionally, sodium bicarbonate, comprising: decomposing the sodium bicarbonate portion of the hot aqueous production solution to form a hot aqueous solution of sodium carbonate; evaporating water from the hot aqueous solution comprising sodium carbonate to form a concentrated solution of sodium carbonate; producing sodium carbonate monohydrate from the concentrated solution of sodium carbonate by crystallization; and dewatering and calcining the sodium carbonate monohydrate to produce anhydrous sodium carbonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to vitamin-mediated targeting for the delivery of agents and active substances in the therapy of disease. Targeting using vitamins essential for cancer growth are used in complexes for amplified delivery of cytotoxic drugs to tumors and cancer cells, with a concomitant reduction in toxicity to the subject being treated.

Abstract: A security system includes a first transceiver for transmitting a signal to a second transceiver when the first transceiver is proximate a protected device such as a door or an electronic device. When the signal is received and authenticated, and when a verification device is activated, security features related to the device are deactivated. The verification device is configured to be activated when a person takes natural actions to access the device to thereby obfuscate the verification process and to eliminate the need to train authorized users to use the system.

Abstract: A low profile computer case having two centrifugal blowers mounted in a partition therein. An intake port of a first blower faces a bottom panel of the case and an intake port of the second blower faces a top panel of the case. Standoff dimensions are defined between the respective intake ports and panels to permit operation of the blowers.

Abstract: This invention is directed to methods, procedures and apparatus for controlling the portioning of flowable materials, particularly soft serve frozen confections, though also including other flowable products. Such other products may include soups, beverages such as milk shakes, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages such as beers, and so forth. Typically a method for controlling the delivery of a portion of a flowable substance includes the steps of: i) Delivering the flowable substance in a stream; and ii) Noting the time for the delivery of a portion of a targeted amount; and iii) Determining the weight of the portion, and iv) Using this information to influence the delivery of further substance to meet a pre-determined target value. A preferred method is characterized by both the weight of the flowable substance being delivered and the time for the delivery of same being repeatedly or continuously assessed to achieve delivery of a pre-determined target weight or volume.

Abstract: A low profile computer case having two centrifugal blowers mounted in a partition therein. An intake port of a first blower faces a bottom panel of the case and an intake port of the second blower faces a top panel of the case. Standoff dimensions are defined between the respective intake ports and panels to permit operation of the blowers.