Abstract: The present disclosure is a system and method for virtualized energy metering. The virtualized energy metering is performed via a power distribution system including power modules that include voltage and/or current sensing circuitry. Each power module may include a processor unit configured to transform incoming analog signals into time-correlated digital data. The data captured by a first power module may be sent to a second power module that further analyzes and/or aggregates the digital data and reports out the analyzed/aggregated data to a user, including aggregated energy-related parameters. The system and method may facilitate the efficient sensing, measurement, and calculation of energy metering parameters, with greater optimization of monitoring resources, reduced complexity of hardware, and lower solution costs.

Abstract: A pocketbook light device for illuminating a low light area is provided. The pocketbook light device comprises an openable carrying accessory and a housing having a front side and a rear side. The housing is mountable within the carrying accessory. A plurality of lights is mounted in the front side of the housing. An activation mechanism activates the plurality of lights. Upon activation of the plurality of lights, the plurality of lights illuminate the interior of the carrying accessory.

Abstract: A pocketbook light device for illuminating a low light area is provided. The pocketbook light device comprises an openable carrying accessory and a housing having a front side and a rear side. The housing is mountable within the carrying accessory. A plurality of lights is mounted in the front side of the housing. An activation mechanism activates the plurality of lights. Upon activation of the plurality of lights, the plurality of lights illuminate the interior of the carrying accessory.

Abstract: There is provided herein a brachytherapy delivery system for the internal delivery and positioning of therapeutic agent, most particularly, a discrete radiation emitting particulate, within or in proximity to a vertebral or other bony tumor. The system comprises an elongated bone cannula having a proximal and a distal end, the distal end being suitable for disposition within bone. The bone cannula further comprises a bore disposed longitudinally therethrough suitable to axially and slidably receive an elongated and cannulated therapy delivery apparatus through which the therapeutic agent is delivered.

Abstract: A method for sharing a common computing system among multiple users is disclosed. A user can perform a login process during which an input data, such as a user name or a password can be entered by the user to access a session. The user name and/or the password are then serialized into an object or a set of objects. If the serialized object or objects are authentic, a session is created and the session properties of the session are defined. Any applications that are subsequently executed during the session remain active after the session is switched out.

Abstract: There is provided herein a brachytherapy delivery system for the internal delivery and positioning of therapeutic agent, most particularly, a discrete radiation emitting particulate, within or in proximity to a vertebral or other bony tumor. The system comprises an elongated bone cannula having a proximal and a distal end, the distal end being suitable for disposition within bone. The bone cannula further comprises a bore disposed longitudinally therethrough suitable to axially and slidably receive an elongated and cannulated therapy delivery apparatus through which the therapeutic agent is delivered.

Abstract: There is provided an anchoring mechanism/bone anchor comprised of a radiotranslucent material for securing vertebral stabilizing implants to vertebral bone. The anchoring mechanism is preferably a pedicle screw comprised of a fiber material embedded in a radiolucent matrix material.

Abstract: A method for sharing a common computing system among multiple users is disclosed. A user can perform a login process during which an input data, such as a user name or a password can be entered by the user to access a session. The user name and/or the password are then serialized into an object or a set of objects. If the serialized object or objects are authentic, a session is created and the session properties of the session are defined. Any applications that are subsequently executed during the session remain active after the session is switched out.

Abstract: A method for sharing a common computing system among multiple users is disclosed. A user can perform a login process during which an input data, such as a user name or a password can be entered by the user to access a session. The user name and/or the password are then serialized into an object or a set of objects. If the serialized object or objects are authentic, a session is created and the session properties of the session are defined. Any applications that are subsequently executed during the session remain active after the session is switched out.

Abstract: An artificial disc implant is described that comprises of two plates that have articulating surfaces interfacing with each other. In between the plates and surrounding the articulating surface is a flexible and elastic insert puck. The insert puck will have a hole that allows the two articulating surfaces to interact with one another. The articulating surfaces will also be shaped to allow different ranges of angular movements between the two endplates depending on the direction of the motion. The insert puck will provide protection to the articulating surfaces at the point of interaction and will provide cushion to the plates as they move relative to one another.

Abstract: A method for sharing a common computing system among multiple users is disclosed. A user can perform a login process during which an input data, such as a user name or a password can be entered by the user to access a session. The user name and/or the password are then serialized into an object or a set of objects. If the serialized object or objects are authentic, a session is created and the session properties of the session are defined. Any applications that are subsequently executed during the session remain active after the session is switched out.

Abstract: A menu is displayed within a graphical user interface. The menu of one exemplary embodiment includes a plurality of selectable menu items within the menu. One of the menu items includes a first region and a second region. The first region presents a static title for the menu item, and the second region includes text that is capable of scrolling. The text within the second region of the first menu item is scrolled in response to the first menu item being selected. For example, the selection may be made by hovering a pointer above the first menu item. The scrolling may then be paused when the pointer is moved away from above the first menu item.

Abstract: Transaction-based interactions are facilitated using recurring transaction processing approaches. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, recurring transactions are managed using rules applicable to parties to the transactions (e.g., as can be automatically associated with the recurring transactions based on information in the transactions and the rules). In this regard, transaction information is processed in accordance with rules characterizing the recurring nature of the transaction to which the information applies. Such transaction recurrence may be implemented, for example, using a cyclic, event-driven or other recurring type of condition. Payment related aspects of the transaction are also carried out based on the transaction processing and related recurring characteristics.