Abstract: A device for locating target points on a magnetic resonance image of the brain of a subject includes a trained neural network configured to receive as input a 3D MR image of the brain of a subject, and to output the location, on the image, of at least one determined brain target point. The neural network includes a plurality of processing stages. Each processing stage processes an image at a respective resolution, and the processing stage of lowest resolution outputs an estimate of the location of each target point. Each other processing stage is configured to receive, from a lower resolution processing stage, an estimate of the locations of the target points, crop the input image to a smaller region surrounding each estimated target point, determine an updated estimate of the location of each target point, and provide the updated estimation to the processing stage of the next higher resolution.

Abstract: A carousel for the storage of flexible product, and a method of loading flexible product thereon, wherein said carousel comprises an open drum mounted to rotate around a vertical axis, an elevatable floor, preferably internal to said drum and lifting means for lifting and lowering said elevatable floor. Said lifting means possibly being located between a base of said carousel and said elevatable floor. Said carousel may be of the type designed for location under deck on a marine pipelaying vessel, said flexible product being flexible conduit for the transport of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for ranking assets relative to a group of viewers. A group is formed by a user by selecting a number of different viewer preference profiles or automatically by the system as a function of analyzing similarities among viewer preference profiles. Individual preference values are computed for each viewer in the group relative to an asset. A group preference value is then computed by performing a function on the individual preference values. A display is generated that represents the individual preference values and the group preference value relative to an asset. Based on the information provided in the display, the asset most relevant to the group may be selected.

Abstract: A carousel for the storage of flexible product, and a method of loading flexible product thereon, wherein said carousel comprises an open drum mounted to rotate around a vertical axis, an elevatable floor, preferably internal to said drum and lifting means for lifting and lowering said elevatable floor. Said lifting means possibly being located between a base of said carousel and said elevatable floor. Said carousel may be of the type designed for location under deck on a marine pipelaying vessel, said flexible product being flexible conduit for the transport of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for ranking assets relative to a group of viewers. A group is formed by a user by selecting a number of different viewer preference profiles or automatically by the system as a function of analyzing similarities among viewer preference profiles. Individual preference values are computed for each viewer in the group relative to an asset. A group preference value is then computed by performing a function on the individual preference values. A display is generated that represents the individual preference values and the group preference value relative to an asset. Based on the information provided in the display, the asset most relevant to the group may be selected.

Abstract: A steering rack for a vehicle rack and pinion steering gear comprising a first member having a toothed region, attached to a tubular second member. The second member having a region of increased wall thickness and reduced bore diameter formed by an upsetting operation. The region of increased wall thickness being located at or near the end of the second member that is attached to the first member.

Abstract: A rack and pinion steering gear for a vehicle comprising a housing (2), a pinion (1) rotatable about a first axis (14) in the housing, a rack (7) laterally displaceable with respect to the housing, and an intermediate gear (8) interposed between, and meshing with, the pinion (1) and with the rack (7), the intermediate gear (8) rotatable about a second axis (9). The second axis (9) is laterally movable with respect to the housing as a function of at least one vehicle parameter, by an actuator mechanism, thereby varying the relationship between the angular displacement of the pinion and the lateral displacement of the rack as a function of the vehicle parameter.

Abstract: A steering system for a vehicle comprising a steering gear (10) having a rack (12) and a pinion (14) in mesh therewith. The rack (12) being laterally displaceable with respect to the vehicle as a function of inputs from a steering wheel (24) through rotation of the pinion (14), and a steering superposition means (32). The steering system further comprising first and second road wheels (20a, 20b) steerable by rotation of first and second steering arms (21a, 21b) respectively by means of first and second tie rods (15a, 15b) arranged to transmit lateral displacement of the rack (12) to the first and second steering arms (21a, 21b) respectively. Lateral displacement of the rack (12) being transmitted to at least one of the steering arms (21a, 21b) through a linear actuator (25). The linear actuator (25) and the steering superposition means (32) being controlled by a control means (30) in response to at least one sensed parameter (31).

Abstract: The present invention provides new methods, particularly computational methods, and compositions for the generation of nuclear receptor synthetic ligands based on the three dimensional structure of nuclear receptors, particularly the thyroid receptor (herein referred to as “TR”). Also provided are crystals, nuclear receptor synthetic ligands, and related methods.

Abstract: The present invention comprises cocrystal of a nuclear receptor comprising a molecule bound to the coactivator binding site of said nuclear receptor. The present invention further comprises a machine-readable data storage medium encoded with machine readable data corresponding to the structure coordinates of amino acids of a nuclear receptor coactivator binding site which, when using a machine programmed with instructions for using said data, is capable of displaying a graphical three-dimensional representation of a molecular complex of a compound bound to a nuclear receptor coactivator binding site.

Abstract: A method of advertising products utilizing the standard digital versatile disc (DVD) format incorporated by virtually all home DVD players. The method includes presenting purchasing information within a DVD having video content such as movies, documentaries, music videos, and the like. A product sought to be sold is identified within the video content and viewer-selectable options generated within the menu hierarchy permit the user to obtain additional information on the product.

Abstract: A method of identifying a music recording substantially contemporaneously with the broadcast of the music recording including the steps of: establishing a music recording broadcast database whereby music recordings are identified by an automated software process as music recordings are broadcast from a plurality of different stations; receiving a request for the music recording substantially contemporaneous with its broadcast by a telephone call, the request comprising a station field established by DNIS and a requester identity field established by CID; generating a timestamp value associated with the time the request was received; querying the music recording broadcast database using the station field and the timestamp value to identify the music recording; and returning the query results to a destination associated with the requestor identity field.

Abstract: A method of advertising products utilizing the standard digital versatile disc (DVD) format incorporated by virtually all home DVD players. The method includes presenting purchasing information within a DVD having video content such as movies, documentaries, music videos, and the like. A product sought to be sold is identified within the video content and viewer-selectable options generated within the menu hierarchy permit the user to obtain additional information on the product.

Abstract: An angle sensor for sensing the absolute angular position of a rotatable body, such as a rotating shaft of an electric power steering system for an automobile, is disclosed.

Abstract: A sensor for determining the position of a moveable surface having patterned regions is disclosed. The sensor includes an ASIC, at least one lens, and at least one EMR source. The ASIC includes at least one array of EMR sensitive detectors and processing means. The EMR source illuminates the surface. The lens focuses the reflected EMR from the surface and generates an image on the array of EMR sensitive detectors corresponding to the pattern on the surface. The ASIC, the one lens, and the one EMR source are all enclosed in a single housing providing accurate optical alignment of these elements and integrated as a single replaceable module. The processing means of the ASIC processes the image to determine the position of the pattern on the surface. The ASIC and the EMR source are both mounted on a PCB and the PCB is mounted in the housing.

Abstract: An angle sensor for sensing the absolute angular position of a rotatable body, such as a rotating shaft of an electric power steering system for an automobile, is disclosed.

Abstract: A torque transducer having a rotating shaft with first and second substantially rigid torque input members connected by a torsionally compliant coupling that enables angular deflection of the first torque input member relative to the second torque input member as a function of the magnitude of the torque in the shaft. First and second grating elements are attached to or integral with first and second torque input members, respectively. The grating elements have surfaces with alternating regions of high and low reflectivity connected by a torsionally compliant coupling. The surfaces are illuminated by a source of electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which generates patterns on one or more arrays of detectors sensitive to the EMR. The disposition of the patterns is a function of torque applied to the shaft, and the output of the one or more arrays can be processed to produce a measure of the torque applied to the shaft.

Abstract: A protective device 10 for a user's arms and legs including a compartmented cover member 20 dimensioned to encircle a portion of a selected one of the user's arms and legs and provided with a plurality of generally identical shock absorbing units 12 dimensioned to be received in a plurality of generally identical compartments 26 disposed on the cover member 20 in a closely aligned side by side fashion.

Abstract: Hydraulic valves subjected to a pressure medium in power steering gear include a sleeve journalled on an input shaft, with the sleeve having a torsion bar connected thereto via a driven member. A method of balancing the hydraulic valve includes the steps of inserting the valve into a balanced housing, then determining the neutral position of the input shaft relative to the sleeve. The neutral position is then fixed by rotational connection of the input shaft and torsion bar. The pressure medium used to determine the neutral position is a gaseous medium, and a temporary sealing device adapted to seal the gaseous medium is in contact with the outside surface of the sleeve during determination of the neutral position.