Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds relating to the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies relating to the Hedgehog pathway, including but not limited to tumor formation, cancer, neoplasia, and non-malignant hyperproliferative disorders; specifically relating to compounds of formula I:

Abstract: An imaging system (10) and method (200) for reading residential and/or commercial meters. The system and method comprise a transmission element (12) that attaches to an external location of a meter (24). The transmission element (12) selectively communicates a reading signal (40) corresponding to a meter value. The system and method further comprise an imaging unit (14) located within the transmission element (12) that images the meter value at a prescribed frequency. The system and method also comprise a transceiving arrangement (16) that receives the reading signal (40) communication from the transmission element. The transceiving arrangement (16) also comprises a converter (44) that analyzes and converts the reading signal (40) communication to a use signal (46).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds relating to the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies relating to the Hedgehog pathway, including but not limited to tumor formation, cancer, neoplasia, and non-malignant hyperproliferative disorders; specifically relating to compounds of formula I:

Abstract: Described is an optical imaging system which a plurality of optical imaging devices coupled to one another via a communication network. Each of the optical imaging devices may include an apparatus for optically reading encoded data and storing the data in a data file, a voice recording apparatus for recording a voice message and storing the message in a message file and a voice reproducing apparatus. In addition, the device may include a file handling apparatus for assembling a transmission file and addressing the transmission file to an intended recipient one of the plurality of devices. The transmission file may include the data and message files. The transmission file is configured so that, upon receipt by the recipient device, the message file is automatically executed and played. Furthermore, the device may include a communication apparatus for communicating with other devices via the network, wherein the communication apparatus forwards the transmission file to the recipient device via the network.

Abstract: Described is a modular acoustic interface that includes a communication port that exchanges data with a handheld terminal, the data including audio data and a speaker to broadcast the audio data received from the handheld terminal, wherein the modular acoustic interface operates when directly coupled to the handheld terminal and indirectly coupled to the handheld terminal.

Abstract: A method for configuring a connection comprises receiving a request to connect a mobile device having a mobile device type to a communications network including a private branch exchange (PBX) system having a PBX type. Identification information including at least one of the mobile device type and the PBX type is provided. A PBX binding layer is selected based on the identification information. The selected PBX binding layer is provided to the mobile device for interfacing with the PBX system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for supplying information from live experts to users in real time are provided. The system includes a main host computer and data terminals for capturing data from an item related to desired information by users. The main computer connects with a network environment to assess status of experts who are also logged on to the network. The data terminal receives contact information for experts who are ready and available and can be contacted to obtain real time information.