Abstract: A system and method of operating an over-the-air broadcast television system having spectrum capacity that has a first portion for linear broadcasting content in real time and a second portion corresponding to a dormant capacity. A content distribution network system receives digital content from a content storage system. A dormant capacity estimator estimates dormant capacity of the spectrum capacity. An intermediate storage device communicates a registration request signal to the content distribution network system using a reverse link. The content distribution network system communicates a registration acknowledgement signal to the intermediate storage device. The content distribution network system communicates the digital content to the intermediate storage device through the over-the-air broadcast television network system. The intermediate storage device stories the digital content therein.

Abstract: An improved X-ray imaging system. The system comprises an X-Ray radiation source configured to emit an X-ray beam towards an object to be imaged and an X- ray detector configured to detect X-rays which have passed through the object.

Abstract: A system (PPS) for patient positioning in imaging or radiation therapy. The system comprises a transmitter (TX). The transmitter (TX) is configured to generate an outgoing signal capable of inducing, from a distance, a haptic sensation at an impact region (IRE) on the patient's skin. The system further comprises a control logic (CL) configured to modify the outgoing signal in response to a received input request or in dependence on a distance between a current position of a region of interest (ROI) of the patient (PAT) and a target area (TA) in an imaging apparatus or in a radiation therapy apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of high viridiflorol containing variety for enhancing the aroma as well as medicinal properties of Mentha piperita by overexpressing MPTPS4 gene through genetic transformation. This transgenic plant possesses better growth and able to produce essential oil with good quality contains high viridiflorol maximum of about 25% and proportionate decrease in menthone, menthofuran and menthol of Mentha piperita as compared to other control genotype. Mentha piperita (CIM-madhuras) that produces viridiflorol, a molecule of potential demand in perfumery, cosmetics, toiletries, drugs and sanitation products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to patient routing. In order to provide a more efficient patient flow for autonomous image acquisition, a method is provided for controlling a patient transfer apparatus within a healthcare facility.

Abstract: A method for authenticating a user includes transmitting, from a first electronic device at a first location via a first communications link, first biometric information of a first user, authenticating a first identity of the first user for a transaction associated with an item, transmitting, from a second electronic device at a second location via a second communications link, second biometric information of a second user, authenticating a second identity of the second user located at the second location that is different from the first location, verifying that the first user at the first location corresponds to the second user at the second location, and authorizing access to the item at the second location, responsive to verifying by the server that the first user at the first location corresponds to the second user at the second location. Related systems, devices and computer program products are also described.

Abstract: Methods of verifying an onboard presence of a passenger of a transportation vehicle are provided. A method of verifying an onboard presence of a passenger of a transportation vehicle includes generating, via a wireless electronic device of the passenger while on board the transportation vehicle, different first and second data indicating the onboard presence of the passenger. Moreover, the method includes transmitting the different first and second data indicating the onboard presence of the passenger from the wireless electronic device to a server. Related wireless electronic devices, servers, and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions of sulfur colloid, which advantageously provide a high radiochemical purity to 99mTc-pertechnetate without causing the gel formation. The compositions include pre-lyophilized and lyophilized compositions of sulfur colloid. It also relates to a non-radioactive kit which upon reconstitution with 99mTc-pertechnetate solution gives stabilized 99mmTc-Sulfur colloid radiopharmaceutical composition. Further, the process for preparation of said compositions and their use for diagnostic purposes are also disclosed.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a video file may be obtained based on one or more predetermined criteria. Information associated with a user (to which dynamic content derived from at least a video portion of the video file is to be presented) may be obtained. The video file may be processed based on the information associated with the user to determine reference points within the video file. The dynamic content may be generated based on the reference points such that the dynamic content comprises a first video portion of the video file (that corresponds to at least one of the reference points) and additional content related to the first video portion. The dynamic content may be provided for presentation to the user.

Abstract: A method for mitigating interference at a receiver may include receiving a communication signal at a first Circular Polarization (CP) antenna as a first received signal, receiving the communication signal at a second CP antenna as a second received signal, phase shifting the second received signal that was received by the second CP antenna to produce a phase shifted signal, and mixing the first received signal that was received by the first CP antenna and the phase shifted signal to produce a resulting received CP signal. Related systems, devices and computer program products are also described.

Abstract: An energy-absorbing structure for a vibration isolator includes a conical disc spring member having a first end including a central opening and a second end opposite the first end. The structure also includes at least one spacer having a base portion with a first side. The base portion first side defines a cavity structured to receive therein a second end of the spring member. The cavity has a floor, and a second end of the spring member is positioned in contact with the floor. The floor includes an opening formed therein and positioned so as to reside opposite the first end of the spring member when the second end of the spring member is positioned in contact with the cavity floor. The opening is structured to receive at least a portion of the first end of the spring member therein during an inversion of the spring member.

Abstract: A method includes communicating first data to users for real time consumption by the users using a first portion of a system capacity of a system during a first time using a broadcast mode. The system capacity comprises the first portion of a broadcast transmission used for communicating the first data for real time consumption by the users and remnant capacity separate from the first portion of the broadcast transmission for non-real time consumption. The consumption occurs at a same time as when a user requests to consume the first data. The method includes communicating the first data through the communication system to a first device comprising an intermediate data storage device using the remnant capacity of the broadcast transmission during the first time. The first data is communicated using the remnant capacity of the broadcast transmission for non-real time consumption with a user application.

Abstract: Methods of verifying an onboard presence of a passenger of a transportation vehicle are provided. A method of verifying an onboard presence of a passenger of a transportation vehicle includes generating, via a wireless electronic device of the passenger while on board the transportation vehicle, different first and second data indicating the onboard presence of the passenger. Moreover, the method includes transmitting the different first and second data indicating the onboard presence of the passenger from the wireless electronic device to a server. Related wireless electronic devices, servers, and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A non-imaging diagnostic ultrasound system for carotid artery diagnosis has a two dimensional array probe (10) with a low element count and relatively large element size which can cover an area of the carotid artery at its bifurcation. The elements are operated independently with no phasing, and detect Doppler flow spatially beneath each element. The system produces maps of carotid blood flow in two or three dimensions and can assemble an extended view of the flow by matching segments of the carotid flow as the probe is moved over the vessel. Once the carotid artery has been localized, the degree of stenosis is assessed by automated measurements of peak systolic velocity and blood flow turbulence.

Abstract: A method for preparing a modified polycarbonate comprising i) providing a polycarbonate prepared by the melt transesterification of a bisphenol and a diaryl carbonate preferably having a Fries branching level of from 750 to 2000 ppm, ii) combining said polycarbonate and from 0.10-0.75 wt. %, based on the amount of polycarbonate, of a modifier, iii) reacting said modifier and said polycarbonate in molten state at a temperature of from 250-300° C. and a reaction time of at least 30 seconds so as to form the modified polycarbonate, wherein said modifier is a styrene-(meth)acrylate copolymer containing glycidyl groups and having i) from 250 to 500 gram epoxy groups per mol and ii) a weight average molecular weight of from 3000 to 8500 g/mol, and wherein said modified polycarbonate has a transmittance of at least 85% and a haze of at most 5% as determined in accordance with ASTM D1003-13 on an injection moulded sheet having a thickness of 3 mm.

Abstract: A method for mitigating interference at a receiver may include receiving a communication signal at a first Circular Polarization (CP) antenna as a first received signal, receiving the communication signal at a second CP antenna as a second received signal, phase shifting the second received signal that was received by the second CP antenna to produce a phase shifted signal, and mixing the first received signal that was received by the first CP antenna and the phase shifted signal to produce a resulting received CP signal. Related systems, devices and computer program products are also described.

Abstract: Methods of verifying an onboard presence of a passenger of a transportation vehicle are provided. A method of verifying an onboard presence of a passenger of a transportation vehicle includes generating, via a wireless electronic device of the passenger while on board the transportation vehicle, different first and second data indicating the onboard presence of the passenger. Moreover, the method includes transmitting the different first and second data indicating the onboard presence of the passenger from the wireless electronic device to a server. Related wireless electronic devices, servers, and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of verifying an onboard presence of a passenger of a transportation vehicle are provided. A method of verifying an onboard presence of a passenger of a transportation vehicle includes generating, via a wireless electronic device of the passenger while on board the transportation vehicle, different first and second data indicating the onboard presence of the passenger. Moreover, the method includes transmitting the different first and second data indicating the onboard presence of the passenger from the wireless electronic device to a server. Related wireless electronic devices, servers, and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure features methods that include: administering to a subject a composition that includes particles, where each one of the particles features at least one targeting group that binds to a structural entity in the subject and at least one reacting group that reacts chemically with a reactive oxygen species in the subject, and where the particle emits luminescence when the reaction occurs; detecting the luminescence emission from the particles; and displaying an image of the subject showing locations of at least some reactive oxygen species in the subject based on the detected luminescence.

Abstract: Methods of mitigating interference to a Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) satellite from terrestrial Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) base stations are provided. A method includes receiving, at the terrestrial BWA base station, a pilot signal on a satellite downlink frequency, and adjusting terrestrial BWA communication on a satellite uplink frequency that corresponds to the satellite downlink frequency, responsive to the pilot signal.