Abstract: A method for sealing refuse in a sealed chamber. The method includes providing an opening to deposit refuse into a chamber formed of a material that is partially sealed, identifying when refuse is deposited into the partially sealed chamber, activating a sealing assembly after refuse is deposited into the chamber to seal the refuse in the chamber defined by the material, executing a cutting procedure to separate the sealed chamber from the remaining material, the cutting procedure creating a second chamber being formed by partially sealed material, and drawing a length of the material from a reservoir containing tubular shirred material with an extraction assembly.

Abstract: An adaptable Internet-connected multimedia display that displays photo or video streams from services such as Instagram or Facebook Photos, and that customizes the photo or video streams depending on environmental factors in its external environment.

Abstract: A device and method for displaying and monetizing photo and video images shared on social media services, comprising a display means and a user interface that enables the user to display photo streams from social media services such as Facebook or Instagram, “like” photos shown on the screen, and purchase items or services associated with the photo or video being displayed. The device preferably offers a simple hardware button for “liking” a photo.

Abstract: A detecting method of a detecting circuit with a plugged test lead. The method includes setting an operation mode of the detecting circuit by a recognizing unit, transmitting a signal to the recognizing unit by an oscillating unit when the test lead plugs or unplugs into a split contact jack, receiving the signal from the oscillating unit by the recognizing unit, and determining a condition of the detecting circuit, and sending a message to a user in accordance with the determining result of the recognizing unit. Further, the oscillating unit is stopped from oscillating and outputs a quiescent state voltage to the recognizing unit when the plugged test lead is inserted into the split contact jack.

Abstract: A low error, plugged test lead detecting circuit for providing accurate current measurement and the method using the same. When a test lead of the plugged detecting circuit is plugged into a split contact jack of the plugged detecting circuit, the circuit stops oscillating during operations for a test lead detecting mode or a fuse open detecting mode. During the test lead detecting mode, if the test lead is plugged into the split contact jack, the oscillating unit stops automatically and outputs a quiescent state. Conversely, if the test lead is unplugged into the split contact jack, the oscillating unit generates a pre-determined frequency pulse according to the oscillating unit. During the fuse open detecting mode, the test lead is plugged into the split contact jack. If a fuse is presented, the oscillating unit stops automatically and outputs a quiescent state. If the fuse is not presented or blown, the oscillating unit generates a pre-determined frequency pulse according to the oscillating unit.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to compositions and methods comprising polyelectrolyte molecules for treating patients who have certain diseases. Aspects of the invention relate to using certain polyelectrolyte compositions in therapy. According to the invention polyelectrolyte compositions may be used, for example, to slow or stop cell growth, kill cells (e.g., via necrotic or apoptotic pathways), promote fibrosis, or a combination thereof. In one aspect of the invention, certain toxic (e.g., cytotoxic) properties of polyelectrolytes are exploited for therapeutic purposes. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used to target polyelectrolyte toxicity to predetermined regions within a subject, while minimizing undesirable toxicity at other regions with the subject. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to lung-volume-reduction therapy using a polyelectrolyte composition.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for manipulating and backing up CD/DVD information. Unlike the conventional approach that relies on a CD/DVD emulating software installed on a hard disk, the invention does not need a physical CD/DVD running in a physical CD/DVD drive nor install the CD/DVD emulating software to the hard disk after data is copied to a removable media.

Abstract: Signal I/O terminals originally in electronic apparatus now serve as rechargeable terminals thereof.

Abstract: A network multimedia system comprises a selecting means, a generating means, a processing means and a playback means. The selecting means is used for selecting audio data contained in a CD. The generating means is used for generating an image file having at least one audio track by compressing the audio data, the audio track corresponding to the audio data. The processing means is used for converting the image file into the CD, and for transmitting a playback signal. The playback means is used for receiving the playback signal to playback the CD. The network multimedia system in the invention can playback the emulated CD in a digital manner, so as to directly playback the VCD image file with CD playback software.

Abstract: Norleucine incorporation into recombinant gene products may be inhibited by culturing the cells expressing the gene products in media comprising a high level of leucine and/or methionine, or by expressing the gene products in a leu mutant. Norleucine incorporation in recombinant gene products may be promoted by culturing the cells expressing the gene products in media comprising norleucine or deficient in leucine and/or methionine. For example, norleucine analogs of IL-2, GCSF, .gamma.-interferon and .alpha.-consensus interferon may be produced in this way.