Abstract: A transducer is provided for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy. The transducer (100) comprises: a substrate (120); a ferroelectric element (110) adhered to the substrate (120); and a first and second electrode (114, 115) in electrical contact with the ferroelectric element (110). The first and second electrode (114, 115) are arranged to receive charge resulting from ferroelectric domain switching of the ferroelectric element (110) in response to mechanical loading of the transducer (100). The ferroelectric element (110) is partially polarised, so that a mechanical load cycle imposed on the transducer results in a reversible cycle of ferroelectric domain switching.

Abstract: A surgical tool for separating two components, for example removing a femoral head from a femoral stem, having a four bar chain whose four bars are a first handle (L1), an crossover component (L2), a second handle (L3) and a crossbar (L4) pivotally connected respectively by: a first joint (J1) between the first handle and the crossover component; a second, crossover joint (J2) between the crossover component and the second handle; a third joint (J3) between the second handle and the crossbar, and a fourth joint (J4) between the crossbar and the first handle, and wherein, upon application of a gripping force to the first and second handles, the first and second jaws separate from one another so as to separate the two components engaged therewith.

Abstract: Detecting and isolating competing speech for voice controlled systems are provided herein. An example method includes isolating a voice command from a plurality of competing voice sound signals received internally or externally to a vehicle, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of competing voice sound signals are received using a sensor coupled with a window of the vehicle, and processing the voice command by the voice command system.

Abstract: A surgical tool for separating two components, for example removing a femoral head from a femoral stem, having a four bar chain whose four bars are a first handle (L1), an crossover component (L2), a second handle (L3) and a crossbar (L4) pivotally connected respectively by: a first joint (J1) between the first handle and the crossover component; a second, crossover joint (J2) between the crossover component and the second handle; a third joint (J3) between the second handle and the crossbar, and a fourth joint (J4) between the crossbar and the first handle, and wherein, upon application of a gripping force to the first and second handles, the first and second jaws separate from one another so as to separate the two components engaged therewith.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating or preventing asthma and associated conditions in a patient. The methods featured in the invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutic composition comprising an interleukin-33 (IL-33) antagonist, such as an anti-IL-33 antibody. The methods featured in the invention further comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a first therapeutic composition comprising an interleukin-33 (IL-33) antagonist, such as an anti-IL-33 antibody, and a second therapeutic composition comprising an interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4R) antagonist, such as an anti-IL-4R antibody.

Abstract: Detecting and isolating competing speech for voice controlled systems are provided herein. An example method includes isolating a voice command from a plurality of competing voice sound signals received internally or externally to a vehicle, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of competing voice sound signals are received using a sensor coupled with a window of the vehicle, and processing the voice command by the voice command system.

Abstract: An apparatus for training lacrosse technique mechanics includes a lacrosse head which includes a base portion and a housing removably coupled to the base portion. The housing includes a sensor for sensing the motion of the lacrosse head and generating motion data therefrom. The housing also includes a transceiver for transmitting the motion data to an end user device via a network.

Abstract: An apparatus for training lacrosse technique mechanics includes a lacrosse head which includes a base portion and a housing removably coupled to the base portion. The housing includes a sensor for sensing the motion of the lacrosse head and generating motion data therefrom. The housing also includes a transceiver for transmitting the motion data to an end user device via a network.

Abstract: An apparatus for training lacrosse technique mechanics includes a lacrosse head which includes a base portion and a housing removably coupled to the base portion. The housing includes a sensor for sensing the motion of the lacrosse head and generating motion data therefrom. The housing also includes a transceiver for transmitting the motion data to an end user device via a network.

Abstract: In one implementation, a network device is configured to implement an intra switch transport protocol. The intra switch transport protocol is configured to determine a window size according to a predetermined bandwidth and a round trip time between a plurality of ingress ports and an egress port. The network device is configured to sending at least one data packet from an ingress port to an egress port without first receiving any acknowledgement from the egress port. The network device continues to send packets and increment a counter accordingly until the counter reaches the window size. The network device ceases transmission of subsequent data packets and/or queues subsequent data packets based on the counter exceeding the window size.

Abstract: A device includes a multistage filter and an elephant trap. The multistage filter has hash functions and an array. The multistage filter is operable to receive a packet associated with a candidate heavy network user and send the packet to the hash functions. The hash functions generate hash function output values corresponding to indices in the array. The elephant trap is connected to the multistage filter. The elephant trap includes a buffer and probabilistic sampling logic. The probabilistic sampling logic is operable to attempt to add information associated with the packet to the buffer a particular percentage of the time based in part on the result of the multistage filter lookup. The buffer is operable to hold information associated with the packet, counter information, and timestamp information.

Abstract: In one implementation, a network device is configured to implement an intra switch transport protocol. The intra switch transport protocol is configured to determine a window size according to a predetermined bandwidth and a round trip time between a plurality of ingress ports and an egress port. The network device is configured to sending at least one data packet from an ingress port to an egress port without first receiving any acknowledgement from the egress port. The network device continues to send packets and increment a counter accordingly until the counter reaches the window size. The network device ceases transmission of subsequent data packets and/or queues subsequent data packets based on the counter exceeding the window size.

Abstract: A device includes a multistage filter and an elephant trap. The multistage filter has hash functions and an array. The multistage filter is operable to receive a packet associated with a candidate heavy network user and send the packet to the hash functions. The hash functions generate hash function output values corresponding to indices in the array. The elephant trap is connected to the multistage filter. The elephant trap includes a buffer and probabilistic sampling logic. The probabilistic sampling logic is operable to attempt to add information associated with the packet to the buffer a particular percentage of the time based in part on the result of the multistage filter lookup. The buffer is operable to hold information associated with the packet, counter information, and timestamp information.

Abstract: A device includes a multistage filter and an elephant trap. The multistage filter has hash functions and an array. The multistage filter is operable to receive a packet associated with a candidate heavy network user and send the packet to the hash functions. The hash functions generate hash function output values corresponding to indices in the array. The elephant trap is connected to the multistage filter. The elephant trap includes a buffer and probabilistic sampling logic. The probabilistic sampling logic is operable to attempt to add information associated with the packet to the buffer a particular percentage of the time based in part on the result of the multistage filter lookup. The buffer is operable to hold information associated with the packet, counter information, and timestamp information.

Abstract: A device includes a multistage filter and an elephant trap. The multistage filter has hash functions and an array. The multistage filter is operable to receive a packet associated with a candidate heavy network user and send the packet to the hash functions. The hash functions generate hash function output values corresponding to indices in the array. The elephant trap is connected to the multistage filter. The elephant trap includes a buffer and probabilistic sampling logic. The probabilistic sampling logic is operable to attempt to add information associated with the packet to the buffer a particular percentage of the time based in part on the result of the multistage filter lookup. The buffer is operable to hold information associated with the packet, counter information, and timestamp information.

Abstract: The baby formula preparation device includes a powder hopper and a distributor operably associated with the powder hopper for dispensing powdered baby formula into a baby bottle. The device also includes a water dispensing system having a water storage tank and a water heater that dispenses heated water into the baby bottle. A load cell measures the weight of the bottle and a controller coupled to the load cell regulates the quantity by weight of heated water and powdered baby formula dispensed into the baby bottle.

Abstract: An exchange traded fund (ETF) is composed of a basket of fixed income securities. The fixed income securities have maturity dates within a relatively narrow range from a predefined range of each other (e.g., within approximately from five years from the launch of the ETF). The ETF pays interest to its owners. After the maturity dates, the ETF pays the principal to its owners and ceases operation. The ETF therefore has performance characteristics similar to an individual bond while having the diversification benefits of a traditional ETF or other fund.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for identifying content in a packet. The method may obtain data sample from the packet where the data sample is in a predetermined window at an initial offset point in the packet. For each offset point, a first stage of processing on the data sample may be performed to identify if the data sample corresponds to potentially relevant reference string. A more focused second stage of processing may then be carried out on the data sample to identify if the data sample corresponds to potentially relevant reference string. Thereafter, an even more focused third stage of processing may be carried out on the data sample to obtain a third stage result. If the data sample passes all three stages of processing, a predefined action is identified which is associated with a reference string corresponding to the data sample.