Abstract: A system for generating indications of neurological impairment is described. Baseline test data is gathered from neurological functioning tests performed on individuals at regular intervals via mobile devices. The system receives test data and updates baselines of expected neurological functioning for individuals. After an individual experiences an impairment, the system receives post-impairment test data from a mobile device associated with the individual and probabilistically determines a likelihood that the post-impairment test data is indicative of neurological impairment, and the system outputs an indication of the likelihood thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interfacing an artillery unit control panel emulator with a collective training environment are disclosed. One method includes reading output data including one or more output data segments generated by the artillery unit control panel emulator. The method includes examining the output data to identify a trigger event in the one or more output data segments. The method includes extracting details regarding the trigger event from the one or more output data segments. The method includes creating a message indicative of the trigger event and including the details regarding the trigger event. The method includes sending, via a communication interface, the message to a device within the collective training environment.

Abstract: A coffee brewing apparatus comprising a canister for holding coffee grounds and hot water in which the coffee brews. The canister has a closable opening through which the coffee grounds and hot water are poured. A filter covers an opening at the bottom of the canister through which brewed coffee flows out of the canister. A hand pump is coupled to an opening in the canister, operable to increase air pressure inside the canister. The canister inhibits the leakage of air or liquid while the coffee is brewing. The hand pump is used to increase air pressure inside the canister to a high pressure sufficient to push the brewed coffee through the filter and out of the canister.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of assessing timeslot interoperability between a first platform and a second platform communicating over a Time Division Multiple Access network. An exemplary method includes obtaining data representing a metamodel of communication characteristics of the first platform and the second platform, the metamodel including information regarding at least transmit timeslots for the first platform, and information regarding at least receive timeslots for the second platform. The method can be queried to assess interoperability between the transmit timeslots and the receive timeslots, for outputting timeslot interoperability data based on a result of the querying.

Abstract: A method for producing a menthol isomer is disclosed, comprising: (i) providing a microorganism modified to have increased expression of an ene reductase and one or more menthone dehydrogenase; (ii) contacting said microorganism, or a protein-containing extract thereof, with a biosynthetic precursor of said menthol isomer; and (iii) maintaining the mixture of step (ii) under conditions suitable for biotransformation of said biosynthetic precursor to said menthol isomer.

Abstract: A method of assessing transaction-level interoperability over a Tactical Data Link (TDL) (104) is provided. The method includes obtaining (202) transaction model data for a platform (102) and/or a TDL standard (105), the data representing a plurality of transactions and a plurality of messages that stimulate particular said transactions. Message data representing a message to be transferred over the TDL is obtained and then the message data is used (206A) with the transaction model data to assess which of the plurality of transactions the message represented by the message data will stimulate according to the transaction model. The method may also/alternatively obtain (204B) transaction data representing a desired transaction to be stimulated from amongst the plurality of transactions, and then use (206B) the transaction data with the transaction model data to assess which of the plurality of messages will stimulate the desired transaction according to the transaction model.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of assessing timeslot interoperability between a first platform and a second platform communicating over a Time Division Multiple Access network. An exemplary method includes obtaining data representing a metamodel of communication characteristics of the first platform and the second platform, the metamodel including information regarding at least transmit timeslots for the first platform, and information regarding at least receive timeslots for the second platform. The method can be queried to assess interoperability between the transmit timeslots and the receive timeslots, for outputting timeslot interoperability data based on a result of the querying.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the production of polysaccharides containing the L-iduronate subunit, for example, heparin-type polysaccharides. New intermediate compounds and processes developed during the production of said polysaccharides are also presented.

Abstract: A process for the production of polysaccharide (20) from disaccharide (10) and saccharide (21), wherein R1 to R10 are each independently the same or different protecting groups; R is an optionally substituted aryl group or an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated alkyl group; X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl and amino; Y is selected from the group consisting of a protecting group and one or more saccharide residues; and n is a positive integer; and further wherein said process comprises removal of the R7 protecting group and reaction of the deprotected C4-oxygen atom of compound (21) with the C1-carbon atom of the 1-ido moiety of compound (10).

Abstract: A cutting device for paper or other materials including a substantially flat base, a manually-operated cutting blade assembly, a sighting device, and a switch is provided. The base is adapted to receive substantially thin or flat materials for cutting. The manually-operated cutting blade assembly is pivotally attached to either side of the base and includes an elongated cutting arm positioned over a predetermined line of cut on the base. The sighting device includes a housing and an adjustable light source mounted within and protected by the housing, wherein the light source projects a fixed line of visible light along the predetermined line of cut. The switch and switch actuator activate and deactivate the light source.

Abstract: A device for cutting paper or other materials is provided. This device includes a substantially flat base, wherein the base is adapted to receive paper and other flat material for cutting. A manually-operated cutting blade assembly is pivotally attached to either the right or left side of the base. The cutting blade assembly includes an elongated cutting arm positioned over a predetermined line of cut on the base. A sighting device is mounted on the base on the same side as the elongated cutting arm and further includes a housing and an adjustable light source mounted within and protected by the housing. The light source projects a fixed line of visible light along the predetermined line of cut. A switch is included for activating and deactivating the light source. A first portion of the switch is located in the handle grip and a second portion of the switch is located within the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the production of polysaccharides containing the L-iduronate subunit, for example, heparin-type polysaccharides. New intermediate compounds and processes developed during the production of said polysaccharides are also presented.

Abstract: Cutting apparatus and methods are provided for cutting and trimming of flat materials, the invention incorporating an optical guide means for positioning of the flat material in a desired orientation. A laser device is positioned on a cutter to project a visual indication of the line of cut to be made by the cutting blade, and optionally along other lines such as to show a border or margin. Means are provided to power the laser device, and an optical element is provided to focus an emitted beam onto the cutter base, and any material placed thereon. Additionally the cutter includes a switching means for turning the laser device on and off. The switch can be mounted anywhere on the base or the cutting assembly. The cutter includes a cutting base for supporting the materials to be cut, a cutting blade assembly, and assistive cutting means such as a bottom blade on one edge of the base or a pad cooperating with the cutting blade to cut the flat material.