Abstract: A method, apparatus and networking equipment for performing flow hashing is provided. The method may include obtaining, at a network node, a key for a packet; forming, at the network node, a first pseudorandom number as a function of a first polynomial generator and the key; forming, at the network node, a second pseudorandom number as a function of a second polynomial generator and the key; combining, at the network node, the first and second pseudorandom numbers to form a third pseudorandom number; and selecting, at the network node, as a function of the third pseudorandom number, a path to which to forward the packet.

Abstract: Differential expression of nucleic acids in the brains of subjects suffering from late-onset depression has been demonstrated. The invention provides methods useful in the determination of late-onset depression. Also provided by the present invention is a screening method for the identification of compounds for treatment, prevention or diagnosis of late-onset depression.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting barcode data of at least one item of interest. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting a barcode target, by an imaging device, associated with an item located at a position of interest. The method further includes decoding the barcode target to extract data associated with the item, determining position data for the position of interest and displaying the data associated with the item and the position data for a user.

Abstract: Differential expression of nucleic acids in the brains of subjects suffering from late-onset depression has been demonstrated. The invention provides methods useful in the determination of late-onset depression. Also provided by the present invention is a screening method for the identification of compounds for treatment, prevention or diagnosis of late-onset depression.

Abstract: Differential expression of nucleic acids in the brains of subjects suffering from late-onset depression has been demonstrated. The invention provides methods useful in the determination of late-onset depression. Also provided by the present invention is a screening method for the identification of compounds for treatment, prevention or diagnosis of late-onset depression.

Abstract: System and method for providing position correction data over a data communications network. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request for a mobile device over a data communications network, wherein the request includes a user identification. The method may further include receiving geographic position of the mobile device, selecting a mountpoint based, at least in part, on one or more of the user identification and the geographic location of the mobile device, and transmitting the position correction data to the mobile device over the data communications network.

Abstract: Long acting injectable analgesic formulations and methods for providing long lasting pain relief in animals are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a setup timer in a SIP-based network including initiating a session by transmitting one or more messages to a first user. The system and method also comprises starting a first timer upon transmitting the one or more messages, wherein the first timer is configured to expire after a first predetermined time period. The system and method further comprises starting a second timer upon transmitting the one or more messages, wherein the second timer is configured to expire after a second predetermined time period. The system and method furthermore comprises transmitting one or more instructions upon expiration of at least one of the first timer and the second timer, and taking one or more actions based at least in part on the one or more instructions.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for configuring a controller for surveying equipment. In one embodiment, an identification tag associated with a surveying tool may be detected by a controller. An indicator related to the identification tag may be presented to a user of the controller. According to another embodiment, operation of the controller may be configured based, at least in part, on the identification tag.

Abstract: System and method for surveying. In one embodiment, a process is provided including detecting a barcode associated with a position of interest. The barcode may be decoded to extract data associated with the position of interest. Additionally, decoded data associated with the position of interest can be presented to an operator of a surveying tool.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for calibrating for an I/Q mismatch of a direct conversion receiver based on a random signal having a two-dimensional I versus Q trajectory, such as radio frequency (RF) noise. In general, the random signal is received and downconverted to a quadrature baseband signal having an in-phase component and a quadrature component. The variance of the in-phase component, the variance of the quadrature component, and the covariance of the in-phase component with the quadrature component are computed based on samples of the quadrature baseband signal. A correction matrix used to compensate for the I/Q mismatch of the receiver and/or I/Q mismatch including a gain mismatch and a phase mismatch of the receiver is then computed based on the variance of the in-phase component, the variance of the quadrature component, and the covariance of the in-phase component with the quadrature component.

Abstract: This invention provides for a pharmaceutical or veterinary paste or gel formulation which may comprise an effective amount of a therapeutic agent; optionally an absorbent or a viscosity modifier; optionally a hydrophilic carrier, a colorant, stabilizer, surfactant, or preservative and optionally an antioxidant, solvent, flavoring, buffering system or thickener and methods of preparing these formulations. This invention also provides for, inter alia, oral homogeneous veterinary pastes or gels for the treating, controlling and preventing of endo- and ectoparasite infections in warm-blooded animals, such as birds, horses and household pets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for eliciting a disease modifying effect on an arthritic condition in a hip or stifle of a canine which comprises administering to the canine a therapeutically effective amount of a bisphosphonate. The present invention also relates to method for eliciting a disease modifying effect on hip dysplasia or stifle instability, the pain associated with hip dysplasia or stifle instability, joint swelling, shallowing of the acetabulum, narrowing of the joint space, subchondral bone sclerosis, preventing osteophyte formation and preventing joint destruction in a canine which comprises administering to the canine a therapeutically effective amount of a bisphosphonate.

Abstract: The application relates to long acting injectable (LAI) formulations for combating ectoparasites and endoparasites in mammals. In particular, this invention provides for a LAI formulation comprising a subcutaneously volatile solvent, a biologically acceptable polymer, a bioactive agents and optionally one or more anti-ectoparasitically or anti-endoparasitically acceptable additive or excipient. Surprisingly, the liquid long acting injectable formulations of the invention solve the problems associates with previous injectable formulations by having long term stability, being able to accommodate smaller needle diameters and achieving long acting effects in the control of pests in a mammal. The unique formulations of the invention also allow for combating ectoparasites and endoparasites which have become resistant to macrolide antibiotics.

Abstract: The present invention is based upon the novel observation of the COX-II-specific inhibitory activity of gamma-tocopherol and that by combining gamma-tocopherol with precursors of connective tissue constituents, injured or degenerated connective tissue, especially of articulated joints of animal patients, may be repaired. The method of the invention for treating a inflammatory disorder of a joint comprises administering to the mammal a pharmaceutical composition comprising an amount of gamma-tocopherol effective in selectively inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 and at least one compound that elevates the production of a component of connective tissue in an amount effective for the promotion of connective tissue formation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a target zone for an object in motion is disclosed. An apparatus includes an inelastic strand that defines a perimeter of a zone, and at least two elastic strands. Each elastic strand is connected to a point along the inelastic strand, such that when biased outward from the inelastic strand, the at least two elastic strands form the zone into a predetermined shape.

Abstract: The field of the invention is site-specific drug delivery capsules (SSDC's). The disclosure relates to a closure member (14) for a substance reservoir (12) of an SSDC (10). The SSDC (10) includes a retainer that provides a non-linear force resisting opening of the closure member (14). The non-linear force ensures that the closure member (14) unseals the reservoir (12) only when an opening force exceeds a maximal value of the resisting force, thereby preventing premature or accidental emptying of the reservoir (12). The preferred means of providing the resistive force is a rolling, elastomeric o-ring (64) that additionally seals the closure member (14) into an aperture (13).

Abstract: The field of the invention is site-specific drug delivery capsules (SSDC's). The disclosure relates to a closure member (14) for a substance reservoir (12) of an SSDC (10). The SSDC (10) includes a retainer that provides a non-linear force resisting opening of the closure member (14). The non-linear force ensures that the closure member (14) unseals the reservoir (12) only when an opening force exceeds a maximal value of the resisting force, thereby preventing premature or accidental emptying of the reservoir (12). The preferred means of providing the resistive force is a rolling, elastomeric o-ring (64) that additionally seals the closure member (14) into an aperture (13).

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for analyzing mixtures and, particularly during processing of the mixtures. The invention provides systems and methods for analyzing mixtures and, particularly, for analyzing mixtures during processing. The methods and systems utilize fluorescence to non-invasively analyze one or more components of the mixture. The analysis may provide a variety of compositional information such as the chemical identity of components, the concentration of components, the uniformity of the mixture and other information. A number of different types of processing equipment can be configured to provide the analysis and, accordingly, the analysis may be performed during a number of processing operations. The system and methods are particularly useful in processing mixtures which are preferably homogeneous blends, such as pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Disclosed are digital processing techniques for efficiently receiving, sampling and recovering multiple direct-sequence spread-spectrum signals by multiplexing key signal processing elements across many logical channels. Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers serve to illustrate the technique. They receive many signals, each with independent timing, phase, amplitude, and data modulation, which may arrive on multiple carrier frequencies and at multiple spreading rates. To employ digital processing techniques, the carrier or carriers are reduced to one or more digital sample streams. Digital processing (e.g., products, sums, decisions, etc.) is then used to estimate, or recover, the received signal and its characteristics. When these functions can be partitioned by processing rate, the usual case, the lower-rate functions can be efficiently shared with negligible efficiency loss.