Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.

Abstract: A safety device for use with reins for guiding a horse, includes a releasable fastener that allows the ends of the reins to separate in order to reduce the chance that a rider or driver entangled in the reins will be dragged on the ground by the horse or a horse drawn vehicle. The illustrative embodiment of the safety device employs a hook-and-loop fastener.

Abstract: A system, method, and device are presented for assessing a target network's vulnerability to a real cyberthreat based on determining policy-based synthetic tests configured to model the behavior of the cyberthreat. Real-time feedback from the target network (e.g., servers, desktops, and network/monitoring hardware and/or software equipment) are received, analyzed, and used to determine whether any modifications to the same or a new synthesized test is preferred. The technology includes self-healing processes that, using the feedback mechanisms, can attempt to find patches for known vulnerabilities, test for unknown vulnerabilities, and configure the target network's resources in accordance with predefined service-level agreements.

Abstract: A multimedia creation tool which determines the time structure of a sequence of media and text files using user inputted timestamps. A sequence of text strings are associated with a sequence of media files using timestamps input manually and with user commands. Adjacent text strings in the sequence can be separated any symbol that can be read by a processor. The timestamps are created in response to commands from users, such as touches on a touch screen or hitting the space bar on a keyboard. Each time a user enters a command, a text string can be inserted into the multimedia file at a temporal location based on the timing of the command. A user can associate a particular media file with a particular text string, so both can be inserted into the multimedia file at the same time. This tool can significantly reduce the time and cost of creating a multimedia file.

Abstract: A system, method, and device are presented for assessing a target network's vulnerability to a real cyberthreat based on determining policy-based synthetic tests configured to model the behavior of the cyberthreat. Real-time feedback from the target network (e.g., servers, desktops, and network/monitoring hardware and/or software equipment) are received, analyzed, and used to determine whether any modifications to the same or a new synthesized test is preferred. The technology includes self-healing processes that, using the feedback mechanisms, can attempt to find patches for known vulnerabilities, test for unknown vulnerabilities, and configure the target network's resources in accordance with predefined service-level agreements.

Abstract: Excess radio-frequency (RF) power storage in RF identification (RFID) tags, and related systems and methods are disclosed. The RFID tag is configured to operate with RF power received in wireless RF signals from a RFID tag antenna if received RF power meets or exceeds an operational threshold power for the RFID tag. The RFID tag is also configured to store excess energy derived from excess received RF power in an energy storage device if the received RF power exceeds the operational threshold power for the RFID tag. Thus, when RF power received by the RFID tag is not sufficient for operation, the RFID tag can operate from power provided by previously stored excess energy in the energy storage device.

Abstract: A safety device for equestrian sports uses at least one hook-and-loop fastener for connecting ends of the control lines for guiding a horse such that the ends of the control lines will separate and thereby stop a fallen rider or driver from being dragged by a horse or a horse drawn vehicle.

Abstract: A safety device for use with reins for guiding a horse, includes a releasable fastener that allows the ends of the reins to separate in order to reduce the chance that a rider or driver entangled in the reins will be dragged on the ground by the horse or a horse drawn vehicle. The illustrative embodiment of the safety device employs a hook-and-loop fastener.

Abstract: A bag has a tubular edge portion defining an open end, the edge portion being defined by two elongate parts. Adhesive is disposed upon one of the parts and is adapted to grip the other of the parts. A strip extends from the open end to a terminus disposed interiorly of the bag, is adhesively secured to the one part in overlying relation to the adhesive and has apertures thereby defining areas of exposed adhesive. A lip has a release portion that extends from the terminus and is frangibly connected thereto, the release portion being disposed in overlying relation to the strip, to isolate the other of the parts from the areas of exposed adhesive and has an adhesive resistant surface to permit the lip to be detached via the frangible connection, thereby to permit closure by adhesion of said other of the parts to the areas of exposed adhesive.

Abstract: A safety device for equestrian sports uses at least one hook-and-loop fastener for connecting ends of the control lines for guiding a horse such that the ends of the control lines will separate and thereby stop a fallen rider or driver from being dragged by a horse or a horse drawn vehicle.

Abstract: A safety device for equestrian sports uses at least one hook-and-loop fastener for connecting ends of the control lines for guiding a horse such that the ends of the control lines will separate and thereby stop a fallen rider or driver from being dragged by a horse or a horse drawn vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrically charging a rechargeable power source of a pipeline tool while the tool is located within a pipeline comprises a power module including a charging power source, an insertion module including an insertion mechanism having a charging plug for mating with a charging socket of the pipeline tool and a drive assembly operable to extend and retract the charging plug, and a power line electrically connecting the charging power source to the charging plug. The charging power source, power line, and charging plug may be enclosed by a pressure barrier and brought into pressure equalization with the pipeline, wherein the power line does not cross the barrier. The charging power source may include batteries or a generator. If a generator is employed and a pressure barrier must be maintained, a magnetic coupling may be used to transmit kinetic energy across the barrier for input to the generator.

Abstract: A system, method, and device are presented for assessing a target network's vulnerability to a real cyberthreat based on determining policy-based synthetic tests configured to model the behavior of the cyberthreat. Real-time feedback from the target network (e.g., servers, desktops, and network/monitoring hardware and/or software equipment) are received, analyzed, and used to determine whether any modifications to the same or a new synthesized test is preferred. The technology includes self-healing processes that, using the feedback mechanisms, can attempt to find patches for known vulnerabilities, test for unknown vulnerabilities, and configure the target network's resources in accordance with predefined service-level agreements.

Abstract: A system, method, and device are presented for assessing a target network's vulnerability to a real cyberthreat based on determining policy-based synthetic tests configured to model the behavior of the cyberthreat. Real-time feedback from the target network (e.g., servers, desktops, and network/monitoring hardware and/or software equipment) are received, analyzed, and used to determine whether any modifications to the same or a new synthesized test is preferred. The technology includes self-healing processes that, using the feedback mechanisms, can attempt to find patches for known vulnerabilities, test for unknown vulnerabilities, and configure the target network's resources in accordance with predefined service-level agreements.

Abstract: A method of determining the osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis or joint injury status in a subject, and a panel of test biomarkers for use in determining same is disclosed. In particular, the method comprise the steps of determining the expression levels of at least three test biomarkers in a sample of bodily fluid obtained from the subject; conducting a statistical analysis of the correlation and relative expression levels between the at least three biomarkers; calculating a statistical score based on the statistical analysis; and comparing the statistical score with reference statistical scores generated from at least three reference group expression profiles to predict, diagnose, monitor or determine one or more of osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis or joint injury. For both the method and panel the test biomarkers typically contains at least PIIANP. By analysis of the test biomarkers, the disease status of a subject may be determined.

Abstract: A bag has a tubular edge portion defining an open end, the edge portion being defined by two elongate parts. Adhesive is disposed upon one of the parts and is adapted to grip the other of the parts. A strip extends from the open end to a terminus disposed interiorly of the bag, is adhesively secured to the one part in overlying relation to the adhesive and has apertures thereby defining areas of exposed adhesive. A lip has a release portion that extends from the terminus and is frangibly connected thereto, the release portion being disposed in overlying relation to the strip, to isolate the other of the parts from the areas of exposed adhesive and has an adhesive resistant surface to permit the lip to be detached via the frangible connection, thereby to permit closure by adhesion of said other of the parts to the areas of exposed adhesive.

Abstract: A system, method, and device are presented for assessing a target network's vulnerability to a real cyberthreat based on determining policy-based synthetic tests configured to model the behavior of the cyberthreat. Real-time feedback from the target network (e.g., servers, desktops, and network/monitoring hardware and/or software equipment) are received, analyzed, and used to determine whether any modifications to the same or a new synthesized test is preferred. The technology includes self-healing processes that, using the feedback mechanisms, can attempt to find patches for known vulnerabilities, test for unknown vulnerabilities, and configure the target network's resources in accordance with predefined service-level agreements.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and materials relating to newly characterised enzymes from Pusillimonas noertemannii, or variants thereof, capable degrading poly-?-D-glutamic acid, for example as is present in the capsule of B. anthracis. Such depolymerases have utility as therapeutics.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.