Abstract: A video display device detects whether an output port of a video source device is communicatively coupled to an input port of the video display device, based on detecting a resistance at the output port of the video source device. In response to detecting that the output port of the video source device is communicatively coupled to the input port of the video display device, and where the video source device is not currently outputting a signal at the output port, the video display device performs one or more actions.

Abstract: A method of sensitizing tumor cells to radiation thereapy, chemotherapy and immunomodulatory thereapy, comprising the step of exposing the tumor cell to an effective amount of at least one monoterpene or sesquiterpene and treating the tumor cell is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of displaying an image includes receiving image data for the image, buffering the image data for the image, including creating a frame of the image, defining a first sub-frame and at least a second sub-frame for the frame of the image from the image data, the second sub-frame being spatially offset from the first sub-frame, and alternating between displaying the first sub-frame in a first position and displaying the second sub-frame in a second position spatially offset from the first position.

Abstract: A reflector includes a body having a reflective surface formed therein and a reflector opening defined in the body, the reflector opening having a plurality of ridges.

Abstract: A reflector for a projector includes a metal reflector that defines an optical surface. An absorptive surface is disposed on the optical surface. A layer of germanium is disposed on the absorptive surface. A band-pass reflective surface is further disposed on the absorptive surface.

Abstract: A system and method for synchronization of a pixilated labeling media and a digital medium are disclosed. The digital medium includes a substrate and a pixilated labeling layer disposed on the substrate. The labeling layer includes a plurality of color pixels adapted to form a predetermined color when activated and a plurality of synchronization pixels interspersed among the color pixels. The synchronization pixels are distinguishable by a sensor from the color pixels prior to activation of the color pixels.

Abstract: Guides, such as light guides, optical devices including such guides and methods of forming the guides are disclosed. The guide includes a plurality of plates positioned to form a tunnel. Each of the plates has an internal surface with first and second opposing ends, and a side edge along the first opposing end. The side edge along the first opposing end of each plate abuts an internal surface of a first adjacent plate, and the internal surface of each plate is abutted by a side edge of a second adjacent plate.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a reflector body having an integral crimping portion that extends inwardly over a channel formed in the reflector body, a seal feature arranged within the channel, a cathode assembly having an edge feature extending into the channel, and a resilient member held in a state of compression between the crimping portion and a first surface of the edge feature such that an opposing second surface of the edge member is held against the sealing feature thereby creating a hermetic seal between the cathode assembly and the reflector body.

Abstract: A light integrating system includes at least one total internal reflection (TIR) prism and a light integrating device disposed to collect and homogenize light exiting from the TIR prism.

Abstract: An integral reflector and heat sink for use in a projector assembly includes a reflector portion comprising an integrated heat sink; and a lamp receiving opening defined in the reflector portion.

Abstract: A light source assembly configured for installation into a reflector assembly including a reflector, the reflecting assembly having a datum structure includes lamp having an emitting portion for emitting light, and a header supporting the lamp and defining a plurality of datum surfaces for engaging corresponding datums that are defined by the datum structure, the datum surfaces are disposed and arranged to assure proper alignment of the emitting portion relative to the reflector.

Abstract: A reflector includes a hyperbolic surface for reflecting light, a focal point, an opening for insertion of a light source having an origin of light emission, and a datum structure for orienting the origin of light emission to the focal point.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing contrast in a digital projector is disclosed. The method includes positioning a first optical component, such as a digital micro-mirror device (DMD), and a second optical component, such as a total internal reflection (TIR) prism, along a light path. The first optical component and the second optical component are separated by a gap. The perimeter of the gap is sealed with a sealant. The gap may be evacuated to provide substantially a vacuum in the gap. Alternatively, the gap may be filled with a fluid, such as a liquid or a gel. The fluid may have a refractive index substantially similar to the refractive index of at least one of the optical components.

Abstract: A display system for displaying an interlaced image frame, having a top field and a bottom field, includes an image processing unit configured to process a stream of pixel data corresponding to the top and bottom fields and generate a number of image sub-frames, a modulator configured to generate a light beam bearing the number of image sub-frames, and a wobbling device configured to displace the light beam such that each of the number of image sub-frames is spatially displayed in an image sub-frame location offset from image sub-frame locations of others of the image sub-frames. The image processing unit processes the pixel data corresponding to the top field to generate at least one of the number of image sub-frames and the pixel data corresponding to the bottom field to generate at least one of the number of image sub-frames.

Abstract: A treatment process is disclosed that comprises administering an effective amount of an aromatic sulfone hydroxamic acid that exhibits excellent inhibitory activity of one or more matrix metalloprotease (MMP) enzymes, such as MMP-2, MMP-9, and MMP-13, while exhibiting substantially less inhibition at least of MMP-1 to a host having a condition associated with pathological matrix metalloprotease activity. The administered enzyme inhibitor corresponds in structure to formula (I), below, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are both hydrido or R1 and R2 together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 5- to 8-membered ring containing one, two, or three heteroatoms in the ring that are oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen. R3 in formula (I) is an optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl radical.

Abstract: A display of an embodiment of the invention includes a number of display modules that are interlockable to form the display. Each display module includes at least one user-viewable display element, at least one connector, and at least one receptor, which are disposed in the display module. Each of a number of pixels of the display corresponds to at least one of the display elements of each display module. The connectors of each display module at least receive power from and/or provide power to adjacent display modules. The receptors of each display module are receptive to connectors of other adjacent display modules.

Abstract: A treatment process is disclosed that comprises administering an effective amount of an aromatic sulfone hydroxamic acid that exhibits excellent inhibitory activity of one or more matrix metalloprotease (MMP) enzymes, such as MMP-2, MMP-9 and MMP-13, while exhibiting substantially less inhibition at least of MMP-1 to a host having a condition associated with pathological matrix metalloprotease activity. Also disclosed are metalloprotease inhibitor compounds having those selective activities, processes for manufacture of such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions using an inhibitor.

Abstract: This invention is directed to aromatic sulfone hydroxamates (also known as aromatic sulfone hydroxamic acids) and salts thereof that, inter alia, tend to inhibit matrix metalloproteinase (also known as matrix metalloprotease or MMP) activity and/or aggrecanase activity. This invention also is directed to a treatment method that comprises administering such a compound or salt in an MMP-inhibiting and/or aggrecanase-inhibiting effective amount to an animal, particularly a mammal having (or disposed to having) a pathological condition associated with MMP activity and/or aggrecanase activity.

Abstract: An integrated optical module interface is provided that includes an opening for a fiber optic connector with fiber optic guide pins and a lens opening. The integrated optical module interface also has a plurality of alignment elements to assist in aligning an optical device with the fiber optic connector. Latch elements are also provided to secure a fiber optic connector in the optical module interface. Preferably, the optical module interface is unitary, but could also be made of two components.

Abstract: This invention is directed generally to peptide compounds and salts, and particularly to peptide compounds and salts that are useful as protease substrates, such as matrix metalloprotease (“MMP”) substrates. This invention also is directed to methods for making such compounds and salts, as well as amino acids that may, for example, be used in such methods. This invention is further directed to methods for using such compounds and salts to, for example, evaluate the effectiveness of potential protease inhibitors and to detect or monitor a disease associated with protease activity.