Abstract: Transitions between monitor configurations may be streamlined by minimizing the tearing down and recreating of render targets and primary frame buffers associated with the monitors. In at least one example, the techniques described herein include identifying at least one render target in a first monitor configuration that is also in a second monitor configuration. In response to identifying the at least one render target in the first monitor configuration that is also in the second monitor configuration, the techniques herein describe maintaining the at least one render target during a transition between the first monitor configuration to second monitor configuration.

Abstract: Enhancing email is disclosed. An email message is received. An enhancement associated with the email message is processed. Content of the email message is stored in a common email database including email data accessible by a plurality of platform users. Access to the email data is provided via a platform that provides enhanced messaging functions to the platform users. The content of the email message is transmitted via a conventional email system. The content of the email message is accessible both via the platform and by an email client accessing the conventional email system.

Abstract: Enhancing email is disclosed. An email message is received. Content of the email message is stored in a common email database including email data accessible by a plurality of platform users. Access to the email data is provided via a platform that provides enhanced messaging functions to the platform users. The content of the email message is transmitted via a conventional email system. The content of the email message is accessible both via the platform and by an email client accessing the conventional email system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a wireless-enabled peripheral hub device. According to one embodiment, the hub device includes a communication module for wirelessly communicating with one of a plurality of mobile devices and a loudspeaker system configured to stream audio received from one of the mobile devices. Furthermore, the device housing includes a movable cover portion and an internal cavity area for storing an accessory input device for use with one of the plurality of mobile devices.

Abstract: Transitions between monitor configurations may be streamlined by minimizing the tearing down and recreating of render targets and primary frame buffers associated with the monitors. In at least one example, the techniques described herein include identifying at least one render target in a first monitor configuration that is also in a second monitor configuration. In response to identifying the at least one render target in the first monitor configuration that is also in the second monitor configuration, the techniques herein describe maintaining the at least one render target during a transition between the first monitor configuration to second monitor configuration.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of carbon fiber from polyolefin fiber precursor, wherein the polyolefin fiber precursor is partially sulfonated and then carbonized to produce carbon fiber. Methods for producing hollow carbon fibers, wherein the hollow core is circular- or complex-shaped, are also described. Methods for producing carbon fibers possessing a circular- or complex-shaped outer surface, which may be solid or hollow, are also described.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of carbon fiber from polyolefin fiber precursor, wherein the polyolefin fiber precursor is partially sulfonated and then carbonized to produce carbon fiber. Methods for producing hollow carbon fibers, wherein the hollow core is circular- or complex-shaped, are also described. Methods for producing carbon fibers possessing a circular- or complex-shaped outer surface, which may be solid or hollow, are also described.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of carbon fiber from polyolefin fiber precursor, wherein the polyolefin fiber precursor is partially sulfonated and then carbonized to produce carbon fiber. Methods for producing hollow carbon fibers, wherein the hollow core is circular- or complex-shaped, are also described. Methods for producing carbon fibers possessing a circular- or complex-shaped outer surface, which may be solid or hollow, are also described.

Abstract: To manage dynamic adjustment of the refresh rate of a computer display, the operating system defines at least two playback modes: one or more custom modes that can be selected by applications, and a standard mode which is a default setting for the system that can be expected by applications. The operating system provides an application programming interface that enables an application to request using a custom mode. If approved to use the custom mode, then the application presents frames for display based on the custom mode. The operating system stores timing data for each buffered frame indicating how to play the frame in both standard mode and the custom mode. If a transition back to the standard mode occurs, the operating system uses the timing data to properly present frames of video until the application stops generating frames of video in the custom mode.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a modular power adapter assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one example embodiment, the assembly includes a power adapter housing and an extender member connected to the adapter housing at a first end region thereof. Furthermore, a plug adapter is configured to receive power and removably attach to a second end region of the extender member. A cable is attached to the adapter housing to supply power to a connected portable electronic device.

Abstract: A method of determining whether a page is a fraudulent page comprising the steps of: extracting a plurality of tokens from the page, (403) for each token, calculating a token probability being the probability of the token being in a fraudulent page (404), using the calculated token probabilities, calculating a page probability being the probability of the page being a fraudulent page (405), wherein the token probability of a token being in a fraudulent page is calculated based on a number of fraudulent pages and a number of non-fraudulent pages which contain the token from a training corpus of fraudulent pages and non-fraudulent pages.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a modular power adapter assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one example embodiment, the assembly includes a power adapter housing and an extender member connected to the adapter housing at a first end region thereof. Furthermore, a plug adapter is configured to receive power and removably attach to a second end region of the extender member. A cable is attached to the adapter housing to supply power to a connected portable electronic device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a wireless-enabled peripheral hub device. According to one embodiment, the hub device includes a communication module for wirelessly communicating with one of a plurality of mobile devices and a loudspeaker system configured to stream audio received from one of the mobile devices. Furthermore, the device housing includes a movable cover portion and an internal cavity area for storing an accessory input device for use with one of the plurality of mobile devices.

Abstract: A lumbar traction device that can alleviate lower back pain is provided. The device includes a harness or girdle that is fitted about the torso region of a patient and an adjustable support assembly in the form of adjustable legs that allow the degree of traction to be adjusted by the patient. The device is safe and easy to use by a patient without constant medical supervision and is particularly suitable for use in domestic or office environments.

Abstract: A method of determining whether a page is a fraudulent page comprising the steps of: extracting a plurality of tokens from the page, (403) for each token, calculating a token probability being the probability of the token being in a fraudulent page (404), using the calculated token probabilities, calculating a page probability being the probability of the page being a fraudulent page (405), wherein the token probability of a token being in a fraudulent page is calculated based on a number of fraudulent pages and a number of non-fraudulent pages which contain the token from a training corpus of fraudulent pages and non-fraudulent pages.

Abstract: A drill guide assembly for determining the axis for drilling a bore in a generally dome-shaped bone to receive a component of an orthopaedic joint prosthesis is described. The drill guide assembly includes a drill guide sleeve, a carriage and a platform. The drill guide sleeve is mounted in the carriage towards a first end so that the angular orientation of the drill guide sleeve relative to the carriage can be adjusted about at least one axis. The carriage includes at least one threaded angle-adjustment screw which extends between the carriage and the drill guide sleeve by which the angular orientation of the drill guide sleeve can be adjusted. The platform is fastenable to the bone, and includes at least three feet depending from the platform to engage the surface of the bone with the bone extending towards the platform into the space between the feet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lumbar traction device that can alleviate lower back pain. The device comprises a harness or girdle that is fitted about the torso region of a patient and an adjustable support assembly in the form of adjustable legs that allow the degree of traction to be adjusted by the patient. The device is safe and easy to use by a patient without constant medical supervision and is particularly suitable for use in domestic or office environments.