Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for a wireless media system including a wireless speaker device and a host device forming a peer-to-peer wireless network. The host device provides audio content to the speaker device, and the speaker device can decode and process the audio content received from the host device. The speaker device can be in various states that consume different level of powers, such as a standby state, a wake state, a connected state. The speaker device can determine the host device is in an inactive state or an active state. When the speaker device determines the host device is in an inactive state, the speaker device can enter the standby state, enable the communication circuit and the audio processing circuit of the speaker device to be in a low power state to save power.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for a wireless media system including a wireless speaker device and a host device forming a peer-to-peer wireless network. The host device provides audio content to the speaker device, and the speaker device can decode and process the audio content received from the host device. The speaker device can be in various states that consume different level of powers, such as a standby state, a wake state, a connected state. The speaker device can determine the host device is in an inactive state or an active state. When the speaker device determines the host device is in an inactive state, the speaker device can enter the standby state, enable the communication circuit and the audio processing circuit of the speaker device to be in a low power state to save power.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed to improving path selection within a network having a single service set identifier (SSID), and more particularly, toward a media device selecting an access point from a group of access points on the same SSID based on composite metrics generated for each access point. The composite metrics may be based on network capabilities of the media device and the respective access points in the group of access points.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for a wireless media system including a wireless speaker device and a host device forming a peer-to-peer wireless network. The host device provides audio content to the speaker device, and the speaker device can decode and process the audio content received from the host device. The speaker device can be in various states that consume different level of powers, such as a standby state, a wake state, a connected state. The speaker device can determine the host device is in an inactive state or an active state. When the speaker device determines the host device is in an inactive state, the speaker device can enter the standby state, enable the communication circuit and the audio processing circuit of the speaker device to be in a low power state to save power.

Abstract: A new learning system is described. Embodiments of the learning system include an authoring system including software utilities that enable a designer to create newly effective learning material from existing content. The system further includes an infrastructure for licensing and distribution of the created learning modules that include copyright and pirating protection and license transfer. The system is based upon established theories of learning and enables the untrained designer to create an electronic learning experience that best takes advantage of these learning theories. The material has been tested and shown effective in a variety of learning and counseling situations.

Abstract: A controller for controlling a pellet mill, used to extrude milled ingredients through a die into more manageable and economical pellets, keys particular control parameters to a library of pellet types and then adjusts the control parameters to optimize throughput within the limits imposed by potential plugging of the die. If a potential plugging is detected, the controller responds in two stages, intended to reduce the restart time for pluggings of less severity, and thus to allow more aggressive operation. Pellet fines are recycled and liquid ingredients compensated to provide improved efficiency.

Abstract: A controller for controlling a pellet mill, used to extrude milled ingredients through a die into more manageable and economical pellets, keys particular control parameters to a library of pellet types and then adjusts the control parameters to optimize throughput within the limits imposed by potential plugging of the die. If a potential plugging is detected, the controller responds in two stages, intended to reduce the restart time for pluggings of less severity, and thus to allow more aggressive operation. Pellet fines are recycled and liquid ingredients compensated to provide improved efficiency.

Abstract: Methods are provided for producing plants exhibiting one or more desired phenotypic traits. In particular, transgenotes are selected that comprise a DNA segment operably linked to a promoter, wherein transcription products of the segment are substantially homologous to corresponding transcripts of endogenous flavonoid biosynthetic pathway genes.

Abstract: A novel method of producing a plant with a marker closely linked to a target locus, in particular a nuclear male sterile target locus, is described. The method involves transformation of a group of plants in order to introduce a marker into each plant, and isolation of a plant with the marker closely linked to a target locus. The markers include visible markers and dominant conditional lethal markers. The method is of particular use for hybrid seed production where the target locus is a nuclear male sterile locus.

Abstract: Methods are provided for producing plants exhibiting one or more desired phenotypic traits.

Abstract: A novel method of producing a plant with a marker closely linked to a target locus, in particular a nuclear male sterile target locus, is described. The method involves transformation of a group of plants in order to introduce a marker into each plant, and isolation of a plant with the marker closely linked to a target locus. The markers include visible markers and dominant conditional lethal markers. The method is of particular use for hybrid seed production where the target locus is a nuclear male sterile locus.

Abstract: Methods are provided for producing plants exhibiting one or more desired phenotypic traits. In particular, transgenotes are selected that comprise a DNA segment operably linked to a promoter, wherein transcription products of the segment are substantially homologous to corresponding transcripts of endogenous flavonoid biosynthetic pathway genes.

Abstract: An improved hemostatic clip for use in occluding blood vessels during surgical procedures is disclosed which is formed of bio-absorbable magnesium and is shaped to minimize any effects of the brittle properties of magnesium during use. The metallic bio-absorbable clip is smaller in size than existing non-metallic, bio-absorbable clips and eliminates the need for a locking mechanism structure on the clip.