Abstract: A method and apparatus that for monitoring the physiological state of nutrition of an individual and adaptively analyze that data input to anticipate the individual's nutritional needs. A satiety meter may be employed to analyze a user's profile including nutritional state and determine when and how much a user should consume to prevent the onset of hunger and communicate is to a decision engine. The decision engine may generate and communicate a message to the user via the client device to prescribe prophylactic intake of nutrition to the individual prior to the onset of hunger based on the user's nutrition plan and/or regimen.

Abstract: A system and method that utilizes social scorn, enhanced law enforcement and/or the providing of contemporaneous status of a driver's wireless device to parents, employers or insurance companies to dissuade drivers from using the wireless device while driving. The system and method provide for detecting the presence of an enabled wireless device with a moving vehicle, displaying and/or recording the status of the wireless device for the purpose of dissuading and/or inhibiting operation of the communication mode of the wireless device during vehicle operation.

Abstract: A system and method that utilizes social scorn, enhanced law enforcement and/or the providing of contemporaneous status of a driver's wireless device to parents, employers or insurance companies to dissuade drivers from using the wireless device while driving. The system and method provide for detecting the presence of an enabled wireless device with a moving vehicle, displaying and/or recording the status of the wireless device for the purpose of dissuading and/or inhibiting operation of the communication mode of the wireless device during vehicle operation.

Abstract: A system for generalizing the format of instructional content for mobile delivery is disclosed. The system includes a processor configured to identify institutional content in a client-specific data file, and further configured to store, in a memory, the identified institutional content as generalized institutional content. The system also includes a communications module configured to receive, from a mobile device, a request for the generalized institutional content. The processor is configured to provide, to the mobile device in response to the request, the generalized institutional content in a format configured for display on the mobile device. Methods and machine-readable mediums are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computerized method for estimating reliability of a system at normal operating conditions. The computerized method includes enables of selection of a plurality of failure mechanisms FMj of the system. The failure mechanisms FMj are estimated to cause failures as time events during use of the system. The failure mechanisms FMj are modeled by respective failure rate models. Failure rates are represented as matrix elements ?ij which include respective adjustable parameters intrinsic to the failure rate models. Multiple test conditions TCiare selected to accelerate the failure mechanisms FMj. Batches i of the systems are tested during accelerated failure rate tests at the test conditions TCi respectively.

Abstract: A graphical user interface system is provided. The system includes a display and a processor, coupled to the display, configured to display a window, in an initial position. Upon receiving a window docking input by a user indicating a request to dock the window at a predefined docking point, the processor is configured to dock the window at the predefined docking point. The docking of the window at the predefined docking point includes hiding a portion of the window. Upon receiving a window docking input by a user indicating a request to simultaneously dock each of a plurality of windows at a predefined docking point, the processor is configured to dock each of the plurality of windows at a corresponding position on the predefined docking point, including hiding a portion of each of the plurality of windows. Methods and computer-readable mediums are also provided.

Abstract: A method of treating osteoarthritis by reducing intraosseous hypertension in a patient in need thereof by administering to a patient an effective amount of a composition containing a bone edema medication, such as a vasoactive medication or phosphodiesterase inhibitor, including a PDE-5.

Abstract: A system for integrating user-specific institutional content for mobile delivery is disclosed. The system includes a communications module configured to receive, from a mobile device, a request for target institutional content based on source institutional content and an identification of a user. The system also includes a processor configured to obtain, from a memory, the target institutional content based on the source institutional content and the identification of the user, and further configured to provide, to the mobile device in response to the request, the generalized institutional content in a format configured for display on the mobile device. Methods and machine-readable mediums are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process is provided for gaining third party authorization for a medical intervention for a patient. The process includes a dialogue between a user and a computer, facilitated by an algorithm in the computer. A user enters into the computer medical information about the patient and an authorization request for a medical intervention for the patient. The algorithm generates one or more questions responsive to the information and authorization request, directed to refining an assessment of whether the medical intervention is indicated. The user enters into the computer one or more answers responsive to the one or more questions. The algorithm generates feedback responsive to the one or more answers. The feedback instructs the user as to whether or not the medical intervention is indicated. The algorithm permits the user to withdraw the request throughout the process but ultimately grants the request if the user does not withdraw the request.

Abstract: A graphical user interface system is provided. The system includes a display and a processor, coupled to the display, configured to display a window, in an initial position. Upon receiving a window docking input by a user indicating a request to dock the window at a predefined docking point, the processor is configured to dock the window at the predefined docking point. The docking of the window at the predefined docking point includes hiding a portion of the window. Upon receiving a window docking input by a user indicating a request to simultaneously dock each of a plurality of windows at a predefined docking point, the processor is configured to dock each of the plurality of windows at a corresponding position on the predefined docking point, including hiding a portion of each of the plurality of windows. Methods and computer-readable mediums are also provided.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a graphical user interface system is provided. The system includes a display and a processor, coupled to the display, configured to display a plurality of windows. The processor is configured to simultaneously receive from a user a plurality of window action inputs, each window action input associated with a corresponding window, indicating requests to conduct actions with the corresponding windows. Each window action input is separately provided by the user. Each window includes a frame portion and a content portion including an object having at least one predetermined function and capable of receiving an input configured to active the predetermined function. When the processor receives a window adjustment input for the object from a user indicating a request to adjust the window, the window is configured to be adjusted. The window adjustment input is different than the input. Methods and computer-readable mediums are also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that for monitoring the physiological state of nutrition of an individual and adaptively analyze that data input to anticipate the individual's nutritional needs. A satiety meter may be employed to analyze a user's profile including nutritional state and determine when and how much a user should consume to prevent the onset of hunger and communicate is to a decision engine. The decision engine may generate and communicate a message to the user via the client device to prescribe prophylactic intake of nutrition to the individual prior to the onset of hunger based on the user's nutrition plan and/or regimen.

Abstract: A system for generalizing the format of instructional content for mobile delivery is disclosed. The system includes a processor configured to identify institutional content in a client-specific data file, and further configured to store, in a memory, the identified institutional content as generalized institutional content. The system also includes a communications module configured to receive, from a mobile device, a request for the generalized institutional content. The processor is configured to provide, to the mobile device in response to the request, the generalized institutional content in a format configured for display on the mobile device. Methods and machine-readable mediums are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for integrating user-specific institutional content for mobile delivery is disclosed. The system includes a communications module configured to receive, from a mobile device, a request for target institutional content based on source institutional content and an identification of a user. The system also includes a processor configured to obtain, from a memory, the target institutional content based on the source institutional content and the identification of the user, and further configured to provide, to the mobile device in response to the request, the generalized institutional content in a format configured for display on the mobile device. Methods and machine-readable mediums are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device and method to provide a surgically inserted internal tether between the femur and tibia is provided which will prevent distraction of the healing anterior cruciate ligament in all degrees of flexion and extension, at all times. The anterior cruciate ligament tether preserves the four-bar cruciate linkage, critical for normal knee mechanics. In addition, placement of the tether provides bleeding into the knee in the region of the anterior cruciate ligament attachment sites and the consequent inflow of pluripotential cells and healing mediators.

Abstract: A method of treating bone pain caused by osteoarthritis by administering to a patient an effective amount of a composition containing a bone edema medication, such as a vasoactive medication or phosphodiesterase inhibitor, including a PDE-5 inhibitor.

Abstract: An authorization process for high intensity medical interventions (e.g., diagnostic, therapeutic) which includes the steps of: entering information regarding a patient and a particular service request into a computer-based algorithm; generating questions based on the information; receiving responses to the generated questions; assessing the responses to the generated questions; and determining whether a high intensity medical intervention is indicated.

Abstract: A method of treating bone pain caused by osteoarthritis by administering to a patient an effective amount of a composition containing a bone edema medication, such as a vasoactive medication or phosphodiesterase inhibitor, including a PDE-5 inhibitor.

Abstract: A therapeutic device and method for treating and preventing spinal osteoporosis which includes: a means for supporting a sitting patient; a platform connected to the support means upon which the patient may sit; a means for generating vibrations for vibrating the platform, whereby the vibrations are transmitted from the platform to the patient's axial skeleton. The method includes generating vibrations for vibrating a platform upon which a patient sits and transmitting the vibrations to the axial skeleton of the patient in order to move the axial skeleton along a predetermined path.

Abstract: A device and method to provide a surgically inserted internal tether between the femur and tibia is provided which will prevent distraction of the healing anterior cruciate ligament in all degrees of flexion and extension, at all times. The anterior cruciate ligament tether preserves the four-bar cruciate linkage, critical for normal knee mechanics. In addition, placement of the tether provides bleeding into the knee in the region of the anterior cruciate ligament attachment sites and the consequent inflow of pluripotential cells and healing mediators.