Abstract: A computer implemented method for adjusting a fastener setting tool, the method comprising: measuring a first parameter associated with a first characteristic of the fastener setting tool; comparing the first parameter to a predetermined parameter, wherein the difference between the first parameter and the predetermined parameter represents a condition of the fastener setting tool; calculating an adjustment based on the comparison, wherein the adjustment is to the first characteristic of the fastener setting tool and/or to a second characteristic of the fastener setting tool, the adjustment configured to compensate for the condition of the tool; and applying said adjustment to the fastener setting tool.

Abstract: An electrical cable includes a conductor assembly. The conductor assembly has a first conductor, a second conductor, and an insulator structure surrounding the first conductor and the second conductor. The first and second conductors carry differential signals. The insulator structure has an outer surface. The electrical cable includes a cable shield wrapped around the conductor assembly to form a longitudinal seam that extends a length of the electrical cable. The cable shield engages the outer surface of the insulator structure. The cable shield has a single shield layer as an overall shield covering for the conductor assembly. The cable shield does not include a sealing tape wrapped therearound.

Abstract: A system and method for programmably operating a DC load connected to a DC outlet. A power line communication (PLC) client at the outlet measures actual and desired DC voltage at the load. A remotely located DC power server is connected between a DC power source and the outlet. The power server has a PLC master in bidirectional feedback communication with the PLC client to determine the actual and desired DC voltage at the load. An adjustable DC voltage module at the power server is controlled by the PLC master to supply an adjustable DC voltage. The power server adjusts the DC voltage supplied by the voltage module to the load based on the bidirectional feedback communication between the PLC master and the PLC client.

Abstract: A system and method for programmably operating a DC load connected to a DC outlet. A power line communication (PLC) client at the outlet measures actual and desired DC voltage at the load. A remotely located DC power server is connected between a DC power source and the outlet. The power server has a PLC master in bidirectional feedback communication with the PLC client to determine the actual and desired DC voltage at the load. An adjustable DC voltage module at the power server is controlled by the PLC master to supply an adjustable DC voltage. The power server adjusts the DC voltage supplied by the voltage module to the load based on the bidirectional feedback communication between the PLC master and the PLC client.

Abstract: There is provided a range of novel compounds which have been demonstrated to have useful electromagnetic radiation absorbing properties. These compounds will find use in a range of applications such as active components in sunscreen formulations, paints, plastics, fabrics, glass and UV protective coatings.

Abstract: An approach is provided for registering specific content in a portable storage medium to a digital locker. The portable storage medium is configured to include a content access application which causes the user interface to display a content access and registration part on a terminal executing the content access application, to request user entry of access validation information associated with the specific content. Upon access validation, the specific content can be registered to the digital locker of the user.

Abstract: There is provided a range of novel compounds which have been demonstrated to have useful electromagnetic radiation absorbing properties. These compounds will find use in a range of applications such as active components in sunscreen formulations, paints, plastics, fabrics, glass and UV protective coatings.

Abstract: Electrical power and/or data are distributed to one or more electrical devices, preferably mounted on a structure. A first source module is electrically connected to an electrical power and/or data source. Additional source modules are connected in a daisy chain to the first source module. A plurality of system modules is mounted on the source modules. Each system module is electrically connectable to, and disconnectable from, a module connector of a respective source module. Each system module is removable from the respective source module for replacement without powering down the power and/or data source, and without affecting the data distribution.

Abstract: There is provided a range of novel compounds which have been demonstrated to have useful UV absorbing properties. These compounds will find use in a range of applications such as active components in sunscreen formulations, paints, plastics, fabrics, glass and UV protective coatings.

Abstract: Electrical power and/or data are distributed to one or more electrical devices, preferably mounted on a structure. A first source module is electrically connected to an electrical power and/or data source. Additional source modules are connected in a daisy chain to the first source module. A plurality of system modules is mounted on the source modules. Each system module is electrically connectable to, and disconnectable from, a module connector of a respective source module. Each system module is removable from the respective source module for replacement without powering down the power and/or data source, and without affecting the data distribtion.

Abstract: Alpha-glycosylceramide compounds capable of activating NKT cells and compositions thereof are disclosed. Methods for activating NKT cells, methods of stimulating an immune response in a subject, and methods of treating cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases and disorders, or allergy diseases or disorders with the compounds and compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a range of novel compounds which have been demonstrated to have useful UV absorbing properties. These compounds will find use in a range of applications such as active components in sunscreen formulations, paints, plastics, fabrics, glass and UV protective coatings.

Abstract: An assembly distributes electrical power between an electrically active grid element of a grid framework and an electrical device. The assembly includes a grid connector for making electrical contact with a pair of electrical conductors on the grid element, and an adapter mounted on the grid connector. The adapter includes an industry standard interface electrically connected to the grid connector. The interface is adapted to receive a power connector at one end of a power cable whose opposite end is connected to the electrical device.

Abstract: An approach is provided for registering specific content in a portable storage medium to a digital locker. The portable storage medium is configured to include a content access application which causes the user interface to display a content access and registration part on a terminal executing the content access application, to request user entry of access validation information associated with the specific content. Upon access validation, the specific content can be registered to the digital locker of the user.

Abstract: An assembly distributes electrical power between an electrically active grid element of a grid framework and an electrical device. The assembly includes a grid connector for making electrical contact with a pair of electrical conductors on the grid element, and an adapter mounted on the grid connector. The adapter includes an industry standard interface electrically connected to the grid connector. The interface is adapted to receive a power connector at one end of a power cable whose opposite end is connected to the electrical device.

Abstract: A content protection scheme for controlling access to digital content comprises dividing content into data sectors, storing the data sectors on a storage medium and storing selected original data sectors at a remote location. Additional content is unlocked by the remote location only if data from a storage medium correlates to at least a portion of data of the corresponding selected original data sectors.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel system, method and apparatus to acquire and make widely available data or information from the pre-digital age that was previously not widely accessible, or in some cases, not available at all except to highly trained specialists. The invention facilitates the use of Human Optical Character Matching, in place of computer-driven Optical Character Recognition, for use with documents and manuscripts where OCR cannot be applied effectively, while still realizing cost benefits comparable to OCR.

Abstract: Provided are methods of activating an NKT cell which include a step of contacting the NKT cell with a sufficient amount of isoglobotrihexosylceramide (iGb3) to induce secretion of a cytokine from the NKT cell, stimulate proliferation of the NKT cell or upregulate expression of a cell surface marker on the NKT cell. Methods of activating an NKT cell population in a subject are also provided.