Abstract: An apparatus (102) for processing a metal ribbon (116) comprising a main portion (118) and a sacrificial portion (120) adjoining the main portion (118) of the metal ribbon (116), is disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus (102) for processing a metal ribbon (116) comprising a main portion (118) and a sacrificial portion (120) adjoining the main portion (118) of the metal ribbon (116), is disclosed.

Abstract: A system, computer program, and method for storing and sharing images such as photographs via a communications network (16) and for permitting the identification of objects within the images. The invention allows the identification of objects such as persons within the photos without requiring the person submitting the photos to type in identification information for each and every photo in a photo album. The invention also allows users to automatically share their photos with others and to automatically search for photos and/or certain people in photos.

Abstract: An implant, artificial or semi-artificial at implantation, for repairing an articular cartilage and osteochondral defect site in a mammalian, such as a human. The implant having at least a first surface and a second surface. The first surface shaped for being press-fitted into the defect site to create an interface between the first surface and a bone-cartilage region of the defect site, and the second surface shaped for being press-fitted into the defect site to create an interface between the second surface and an articular cartilage region of the defect site. The implant being seeded, prior to implantation, with chondroprogenitor cells, including superficial zone chondroprogenitor cells.

Abstract: An apparatus (102) for processing a metal ribbon (116) comprising a main portion (118) and a sacrificial portion (120) adjoining the main portion (118) of the metal ribbon (116), is disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for forming transition vias and transition line conductors is disclosed for minimizing interface effects at electrical connections between dissimilar metal compositions. The composition has (a) inorganic components selected from the group consisting of (i) 20-45 wt % gold and 80-55 wt % silver and (ii) 100 wt % silver-gold solid solution alloys, and (b) an organic medium. The composition may also contain (c) 1-5 wt %, based upon the weight of the composition, of oxides or mixed oxides of metals selected from the group consisting of Cu, Co, Mg and Al and/or high viscosity glasses mainly containing refractory oxides. The composition may be used as a multi-layer composition in a via fill. Multi-layer circuits such as LTCC circuits and devices may also be formed using the composition for forming transition vias and transition line conductors.

Abstract: An aviation obstruction lighting system having a lamp mounted on the an aviation obstruction at an elevation sufficiently high to serve as a warning of the presence of the obstruction to pilots of approaching aircraft, a remote light source, and an optical waveguide connecting the lamp and the light source and conducting light from the light source to the lamp. The optical waveguide contains quartz glass fibers. The light source is mounted at an elevation to be manually accessible by a technician standing on, or on a platform less than two meters from, the ground. The lamp includes an optical waveguide end receiver, and a Fresnel lens surrounding a reflective element having a conical or frustoconical surface positioned to intercept and reflect light emanating from an optical waveguide, such that the reflected light is directed to an inner incident surface of the Fresnel lens.

Abstract: A method to dynamically image the actual translocation of molecular compounds of interest in a plant root, root system, and rhizosphere without disturbing the root or the soil. The technique makes use of radioactive isotopes as tracers to label molecules of interest and to image their distribution in the plant and/or soil. The method allows for the study and imaging of various biological and biochemical interactions in the rhizosphere of a plant, including, but not limited to, mycorrhizal associations in such regions.

Abstract: An interlocking method and blending apparatus is provided which includes a base, container, and lid. The apparatus comprises light emitters, light sensors, and light reflectors. Light is emitted by the light emitters from the base, through the container, and toward the lid. Light reflectors in the lid reflect the light back through the container and toward the base. The light sensors detect the reflected light and can be used to control operation of the blender and illumination of the container. Light may be in the visible spectrum, or sub-visible spectrum. The light emitters and light sensors may be at the base and/or the bottom of the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for, and methods of assessing cell viability in a biological sample comprising cells or tissue. In particular the present invention provides quality assurance assays for complex biomaterials, especially but not exclusively cells derived from the pancreas, liver, kidney, lung, bone marrow and stem cells, for use in biomedical procedures. The present invention provides inter alia methods of improving assessment of donor cell/tissue viability, methods of improving the success of donor cell/tissue transplant procedures, methods of assessing the functional properties of complex biological materials prior to their use in regenerative therapies and kits therefor.

Abstract: The present invention allows users to interact with people, who have interacted with other people, and obtain media files and recommendations from those having common interests, thereby creating interactive media communities and spawning electronic social networks based on media and other types of electronic entertainment.

Abstract: A touch-based input system includes a screen and multiple projectors that project graphics onto the screen. A processor processes user interactions with the screen and generates touch data based upon the interactions.

Abstract: A composition for forming transition vias and transition line conductors is disclosed for minimizing interface effects at electrical connections between dissimilar metal compositions. The composition has (a) inorganic components selected from the group consisting of (i) 20-45 wt % gold and 80-55 wt % silver and (ii) 100 wt % silver-gold solid solution alloys, and (b) an organic medium. The composition may also contain (c) 1-5 wt %, based upon the weight of the composition, of oxides or mixed oxides of metals selected from the group consisting of Cu, Co, Mg and Al and/or high viscosity glasses mainly containing refractory oxides. The composition may be used as a multi-layer composition in a via fill. Multi-layer circuits such as LTCC circuits and devices may also be formed using the composition for forming transition vias and transition line conductors.

Abstract: A universal touch input driver includes a device driver interface through which touch data is obtained from a device driver. Also included is a computation module that processes the touch data and converts it into a standardized format. Also included is an application interface through which the standardized touch data is transferred to a touch input application.

Abstract: A system, computer program, and method for storing and sharing images such as photographs via a communications network (16) and for permitting the identification of objects within the images. The invention allows the identification of objects such as persons within the photos without requiring the person submitting the photos to type in identification information for each and every photo in a photo album. The invention also allows users to automatically share their photos with others and to automatically search for photos and/or certain people in photos.

Abstract: A composition for forming transition vias and transition line conductors is disclosed for minimizing interface effects at electrical connections between dissimilar metal compositions. The composition has (a) inorganic components selected from the group consisting of (i) 20-45 wt % gold and 80-55 wt % silver and (ii) 100 wt % silver-gold solid solution alloys, and (b) an organic medium. The composition may also contain (c) 1-5 wt %, based upon the weight of the composition, of oxides or mixed oxides of metals selected from the group consisting of Cu, Co, Mg and Al and/or high viscosity glasses mainly containing refractory oxides. The composition may be used as a multi-layer composition in a via fill. Multi-layer circuits such as LTCC circuits and devices may also be formed using the composition for forming transition vias and transition line conductors.

Abstract: A drive train for the sleeve of a sleeve valve engine has a pair of drives imparting compound motion to the sleeve which gives improved port opening and closing. One drive uses a engine driven first gear to give eccentric motion to the sleeve by a cam and follower. The other drive uses an engine driven second gear to give a small simultaneous rotation to the sleeve by an eccentric pin during a split sleeve. One drive allows axial response without preventing rotational response from the other drive. The sleeve path allows tall narrow ports which allow the piston rings to be nearer the piston crown and this reduces emissions.

Abstract: An overmoded distributed interaction network is provided that generates high peak and average RF power amplification at high frequencies. A series of overmoded cavities are bounded by parallel or concentric grids that may be separated by metallic spacers adapted to function as a photonic bandgap circuit to suppress competing electromagnetic modes. The selected electromagnetic modes have wavelengths much shorter than the lateral dimension of the grids, allowing the beam-wave interaction to be distributed transversely for improved interaction efficiency. The grids may optionally be slotted and arranged to provide a serpentine traveling wave tube configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of forming high frequency receivers, transmitters and transceivers from Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) materials. Two or more layers of a low k thick film dielectric tape and in contact with each other and two or more layers of a low k thick film dielectric tape and in contact with each other form a low k high k LTCC structure with improved properties and the ability to support economical mass production techniques for high frequency transceivers. The invention also relates to the LTCC receiving, transmitting and transceiving structures and the devices made from such structures.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for modularizing testing of a software product. The method comprises receiving user input indicating a source and a destination of test content; and linking modification of the test content at the destination to modification of the test content at the source. In further related embodiments, receiving the user input may comprise receiving input of a copy/paste gesture for the test content, or a drag/drop gesture for the test content. The linking may comprise using a globally unique identifier to identify each test step of a test document; and using the globally unique identifier as a pointer from the destination to the source of the test content. The method may also comprise rendering the test content to the user as if the test content was in-line at the destination.