Abstract: An embodiment of an apparatus includes a simulator and a determiner. The a simulator is configured to simulate a system and to propagate at least one state of the simulated system through time in response to a value of a parameter, and the determiner is configured to determine a next value of the parameter in response to a characteristic of another state of the model and a representation of at least one level set.

Abstract: A multiuser scheme allowing for a number of users, sets of user, or carriers to share one or more channels is provided. In the invention, the available channel bandwidth is subdivided into a number of equal-bandwidth subchannels according to standard OFDM practice. A transmitter transmits data on a set of OFDM subchannels that need not be contiguous in the spectrum or belong to the same OFDM channel. A receiver receives and decodes the data and detects errors on subchannels. The receiver then broadcasts the identity of those subchannels on which the error rate exceeds a specific threshold, and the transmitter may select different subchannels for transmission based on this information.

Abstract: A method and system for communicating a variable set of contextual information relating to a conversation over a communication channel is provided. When the contextual information is exchanged, any authorized sending party of the contextual information can change the scope, content, or amount of the contextual information that is transmitted to a next receiving party in a determined communication channel path. Before transmitting the contextual information, a desirable scope of the contextual information may be determined based on the next receiving party, in conjunction with the sending party's rules. The contextual information may be updated by adding new contextual information and/or deleting part of the contextual information which is outside of the scope. No contextual information may be transmitted if the next destination desires no contextual information or does not have capabilities to receive any contextual information.

Abstract: A method and system to assign a mobile node to a router in a wireless multihop mesh network. A request from a mobile node to join the network is received. A server is notified of the request to join the network, and transmits a positive response to the mobile node upon establishing a connecting between the mobile node and network, and then generates an association record between the mobile node and a router. The association record is then recorded and it is determined if a previous association record exists between the mobile node and at least one other router. If previous association record exists, then a message to suppress any association record between the mobile node and the at least one other router is sent.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a for analyzing a document that includes a number of primitive elements. The method identifies boundaries between sets of primitive elements and identifies regions bounded by the boundaries. The method uses the identified regions to define structural elements for the document. The method defines a structured document based on the primitive elements and the structural elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for the treatment of a wound, the composition comprising: a first layer, which comprises a porous, optionally hydrophilic material capable of absorbing fluid from the wound at least in part by capilliary action, a second layer comprising an absorbent hydrogel, the first layer being associated with the second layer, wherein, in the treatment, the first layer is disposed closer to the wound than the second layer and the composition modulates the concentration of dissolved ions in the fluid in the wound. The present invention further provides uses of the composition and methods of making the composition.

Abstract: A field emission device is configured as a heat engine with an AC output.

Abstract: Field emission devices are configured in addressable arrays.

Abstract: The present invention describes an oil-in-water emulsion composition for wet-wipes delivering an improved body cleansing performance while providing a gentle and smooth feeling to the user.

Abstract: A surface reprojection codec and method for surface compression using non-redundant surface projection onto depth maps. A multiple depth map encoder takes a two-dimensional (2D) surface that is a representation of a three-dimensional (3D) object and divides it into a plurality of surface patches. Each of these surface patches is projected onto a depth map from a set of depth maps. This generates a set of converted depth maps. This set of converted depth maps then are encoded using standard encoding techniques. The encoded version of the 3D object may be stored, transmitted over a network, or both. A multiple depth map decoder decodes the set of converted depth maps to obtain the surface patches. These surface patches and connectivity information can be used to regenerate the 2D surface. The 2D surface in turn can be used to reconstruct the 3D object.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated systems for organizing and facilitating information exchange between members of an organization. Automated systems that represent embodiments of the present invention allow for creation and administration of hierarchical groupings of members of the organization to facilitate efficient dissemination of information among members of groups. Embodiments of the present invention provide for automated and intelligent routing of information and communications among many different types of communications media and devices through which members of the organization can distribute and exchange information with one another. Embodiments of the present invention additionally provide for sophisticated logging, tracking, and monitoring of information distribution and management within the organization.

Abstract: Some implementations may include a computing device to generate a three dimensional representation of an object. The computing device may receive data associated with an object that is within a view of a camera. The computing device may determine occluded portions of the object that are occluded from the view of the camera. The computing device may determine extrapolated data corresponding to the occluded portions of the object. The computing device may generate a representation corresponding to the object based on the data and the extrapolated data. The representation may include a mesh and a set of bones, where each bone of the set of bones is attached to a vertex of a polygon of the mesh.

Abstract: A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. Different embodiments of the heat engine may have different configurations that may include a cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode arranged in different ways according to a particular embodiment. Different embodiments of the heat engine may also incorporate different materials in and/or proximate to the cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode.

Abstract: A bearing assembly and a method of forming a bearing assembly is provided including a housing having a bore. The bore has a generally concave inner surface. The bearing assembly also includes a bearing having an inner member. The inner member is movable about a central axis and is dimensioned to fit within the bore. The inner member has a generally convex outer surface complementary to the concave inner surface of the bore. The housing functions as an outer member of the bearing.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for analyzing an unstructured document that includes a number of words. Each word is an associated set of glyphs and each glyph has location coordinates. The method identifies clusters of words based on the location coordinates. Based on the identified clusters, the method defines a set of boundary elements for the glyphs that identify a set of borders for the glyphs. The method defines a structured document for the unstructured document based on the glyphs and the defined boundary elements. To identify clusters of words, the method orders the location coordinates and identifies several partitions of the location coordinates. Each partition specifies a particular grouping of the coordinates into subsets. For each partition, the method identifies a particular set of subsets of location values that satisfy a particular set of constraints and determines a set of subsets of location values that optimizes a particular measure.

Abstract: A dressing for covering a wound of a patient comprises a sheet member adapted to be adhered to the patient's skin in use to provide an airtight seal around the wound, wherein the skin-adhesion is provided by a hydrogel layer 10 on the skin-facing face of the sheet member, wherein the sheet member defines in use a substantially enclosed space 5 above the wound, and wherein a plurality of mutually spaced-apart flutter valves formed by holes 5 in a thin film 13 overlying an upper face of a layer 12 of the sheet member permit one-way air, blood and/or other fluid flow communication from the space 5 above the wound to the exterior of the dressing.

Abstract: Flexible, stable, and easily opened packages are disclosed. The package may be made from an outer highly flexible material defining a surface stable bag having a bottom four side walls and an opening portion. The opening portion may have a rigid reinforcing member attached to it. The rigid reinforcing member may be movable between a stable open and a stable closed configuration with one hand, allowing a user to open and close the package with one hand. Packages may be provided with moisture barrier properties to contain moisture containing personal articles, and dual bag configurations may be employed.

Abstract: A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. Different embodiments of the heat engine may have different configurations that may include a cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode arranged in different ways according to a particular embodiment. Different embodiments of the heat engine may also incorporate different materials in and/or proximate to the cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode.

Abstract: A method and system to facilitate the collaborative development and discovery of evidence-based, clinical pathways. Clinicians, medical professionals or researchers, may use the Platform to build and find clinical pathways through a graphical interface, creating relational data records between steps in pathways. Further, users of the Platform may be able to associate relevant content such as published evidence, supplemental content items (e.g., videos, images, documents, ICD-11, CPT, SNOMED Clinical Terms, and external web pages), and other associated pathways which reside in the system's database. Users of the Platform may be able organize themselves into groups and networks to develop single pathways collaboratively. Users may be able to find specific pathways in the Platform through semantic search, querying for relationships which exist inside of individual pathways. Search results may be generated for a variety of user driven data, both explicit and implicit.

Abstract: A convenient, water-saving and labor-saving FROG irrigation controller and system are provided, which determine the appropriate water budget and schedule for the property's landscaping based on evapotranspiration data for the geographic area, regulation data (any mandated and voluntary watering restrictions), and property-specific data, with consideration given to reduction in watering days, increase in soil watering depth, and day of year. Once set, the FROG controller provides incremental adjustments over the course of the year; the homeowner no longer needs to re-set the watering program seasonally to comply with local mandated and voluntary watering restrictions. Compliance is automatic and obligatory, meeting the water saving goals of the local water authority. Optionally presented is a web-based wizard used to determine a customized water budget/schedule that is input into the FROG controller through a data storage unit or wireless input.