Abstract: A device for creating a fistula between blood vessels operates in conjunction with a guidewire to locate and position itself so that it straddles both vessels and is able to draw them together. A fixing agent is released either from within the device or from an external needle, or both, into the procedural site. The fixing agent functions to hold the relative position of the two vessels, to seal the surrounding tissue so that any leaks that do occur don't spread into the tissue to create a hematoma, and to limit expansion of the fistula. After the vessels are in close proximity to each other and the fixing agent is applied, the device of the invention employs a cutting mechanism which opens a portal between the two vessels.

Abstract: In a general aspect, risks associated with cryptography usage in network communication between computing nodes are identified. In some aspects, a network packet capture agent obtains cryptography usage data by examining network traffic communicated by computing nodes in the computing environment. A cryptography usage analysis agent identifies cryptography usage risks based on the cryptography usage data. A cryptographic risk identification agent identifies one or more applications associated with the cryptography usage risks.

Abstract: A spray system and method are described for controllably applying a coating of nanoparticles to a substrate. In particular, spray system arrangements are described that are configured to meet the goals of high quality nanoparticle deposition on a substrate with minimal waste of costly nanoparticle material. More particularly, a nanoparticle spray system is described herein that includes: a spray nozzle configured to emit a nanoparticle-laden spray flow; a conveyed substrate configured to be conveyed at a velocity; and a controller configured to operate in a feedback loop such that nanoparticles of the nanoparticle-laden spray flow are controllably deposited on a surface of the conveyed substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for analyzing and standardizing various types of input data such as structured data, semi-structured data, unstructured data, and images and voice. Embodiments of the systems and the methods further provide for generating responses to specific questions based on the standardized input data.

Abstract: The invention relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for analyzing and standardizing various types of input data such as structured data, semi-structured data, unstructured data, and images and voice. Embodiments of the systems and the methods further provide for generating responses to specific questions based on the standardized input data.

Abstract: The invention relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for analyzing and standardizing various types of input data such as structured data, semi-structured data, unstructured data, and images and voice. Embodiments of the systems and the methods further provide for generating responses to specific questions based on the standardized input data.

Abstract: The invention relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for analyzing and standardizing various types of input data such as structured data, semi-structured data, unstructured data, and images and voice. Embodiments of the systems and the methods further provide for generating responses to specific questions based on the standardized input data.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for managing at least one aspect of a connection based on application behavior. In use, a connection request is received from an application. Additionally, a behavior of the application is identified. Furthermore, at least one aspect of a connection made in response to the connection request is managed, based on the behavior.

Abstract: A quality control system for patient monitors is disclosed. The quality control system can include a quality check insert having optical properties. In an embodiment, the insert is placed within a sensor, irradiated with light, and then the light is detected after attenuation by the insert. The detected light is processed using the same or different processing methodologies typically used to determine measurement values for physiological parameters of a monitored patient. When a patient monitor is functioning properly, the results of the processing provide values within a predetermined range of values. When the patient monitor is not functioning properly, the results of the processing provide values outside the predetermined range of values. The quality control system can include quality control parameters indicative of a properly functioning active pulse motor of the sensor, emitters of the sensor, detectors of the sensor, accelerometers of the sensors, and/or temperature sensors of the system.

Abstract: An electric machine that includes a machine housing, a stator positioned at least partially within the machine housing and comprising a plurality of stator windings, a rotor positioned at least partially within the machine housing and configured to rotate with respect to the stator, and a motor controller configured to selectively provide power to the plurality of stator windings is described. The electric machine also includes an interface module configured for coupling to the motor controller. The interface module includes a processing device, a first communication interface coupled to the processing device and configured for coupling with the motor controller, and a second communication interface coupled to the processing device and configured to receive a control signal.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for managing at least one aspect of a connection based on application behavior. In use, a connection request is received from an application. Additionally, a behavior of the application is identified. Furthermore, at least one aspect of a connection made in response to the connection request is managed, based on the behavior.

Abstract: An electric machine that includes a machine housing, a stator positioned at least partially within the machine housing and comprising a plurality of stator windings, a rotor positioned at least partially within the machine housing and configured to rotate with respect to the stator, and a motor controller configured to selectively provide power to the plurality of stator windings is described. The electric machine also includes an interface module configured for coupling to the motor controller. The interface module includes a processing device, a first communication interface coupled to the processing device and configured for coupling with the motor controller, and a second communication interface coupled to the processing device and configured to receive a control signal.

Abstract: A heatsink for cooling at least one LED may have a longitudinally extending channel flanked on each side by a longitudinally extending column of heat fins.

Abstract: A heatsink for cooling at least one LED may have a longitudinally extending channel flanked on each side by a longitudinally extending column of heat fins.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are provided for determining whether a process identified utilizing a first proxy is associated with an additional proxy. In use, a process is identified, utilizing the first proxy. Further, it is determined whether the process is associated with the additional proxy. In addition, an action is conditionally performed based on the determination.