Abstract: A trusted computing environment 100, wherein each computing device 112 to 118 holds a policy specifying the degree to which it can trust the other devices in the environment 100. The policies are updated by an assessor 110 which receives reports from trusted components 120 in the computing devices 112 to 118 which identify the trustworthiness of the computing devices 112 to 118.

Abstract: The present invention comprises novel methods for the use of compositions comprising 7-keto DHEA for treating psychiatric conditions. These methods include administering an effective amount of a composition comprising 7-keto DHEA in an acceptable carrier, alone or in combination with other psychiatric drugs, such as analgesic agents, anticonvulsants, anti-anxiety agents, antidepressants, anti-panic agents, antipsychotic agents, bipolar agents, psychostimulants to reduce or ameliorate symptoms of a psychiatric condition. This method may be used alone or as an adjunctive treatment for treating a wide variety of psychiatric conditions such as stress disorders, anxiety disorders and depressive disorders.

Abstract: A system for demand breakout for a supply chain includes a memory operable to store a plurality of orders for at least one product. Each product may be produced using at least one precursor. The memory is also operable to store a production schedule identifying one or more resources in the supply chain, a quantity of each product and precursor scheduled to be produced by the resources, and a time period associated with production of each product and precursor. The system also includes one or more processors collectively operable to identify one or more particular units of the product that correspond to each product order. The one or more processors are also collectively operable to identify one or more particular units of one or more precursors that correspond to each product order.

Abstract: A titanium substrate having a thickened outer oxidation layer provided thereon by a treatment process performed either in an air atmosphere at elevated temperatures or through electrolytic oxidation (anodization), is discribed. The thusly conditioned titanium substrate serving as a cathode current collector for an electrode incorporated into an electrochemical cell exhibits improved electrical performance in comparison to the prior art techniques, i.e., electrically conducted carbon coated titanium screen and use of highly corrosion resistant materials, upon subsequent elevated temperature exposure.

Abstract: A method and system for image analysis peer review and virtual request for proposal (RFP) for medical related data interpretation related work that includes hosting medical related data such as a medical image, receiving one or more bids from at least one image analyst for performing an analysis of the medical image, consulting a peer review of the at least one image analyst, and selecting an image analyst on the basis of the one or more bids and the peer review.

Abstract: A method of communication is such that a first party (30) communicates a composite credential (54) across a distributed electronic network (44) to a second Party (32). The composite credential (54) includes a plurality of credentials (46-52).

Abstract: Organic compounds are removed from contaminated soil, ground water and the like by treatment with a combination of a water soluble peroxygen compound, such as sodium persulfate, and a pH modifier capable of maintaining a pH greater than about 10, such as a metal hydroxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (1): wherein P1,P2,P3, and P4 are each independently hydrogen or a protecting group; and n is an integer of from 2 to 20 and to the use of such compounds for the synthesis of 18F—FDG.

Abstract: A stabilizing element in a stabilized material particle structure, particularly an earthen embankment, wherein the material stabilizing elements that are inextensible (material with a higher modulus of elasticity than that of the surrounding particles) in composition nature but made more extensible because of its configuration. This extensibility gives the stabilizing elements the ability to mobilize more of the material shear resistance and adapt to current design standards under extensible type elements. The configuration also enhances the frictional engagement with the adjacent particles. The soil stabilizing elements are attached to facing elements and project into the compacted fill behind the facing. In some structures there may not be a facing element. Additionally, a material coating for metallic stabilizing elements that gives the elements improved corrosion protection, additional service life and/or expands the electrochemical environment in which they can be used.

Abstract: A panel has been provided to a wireless device that turns off all RF capability of the wireless device (including, but not limited to notifications, wireless web clipping, instant messaging, email sending/receiving, phone calls, etc.). The panel is brought up on a screen of the wireless device by pressing a programmed hard button for more than 1 second. Once the RF capability has been turned off, if the user attempts to access a program or other device that requires the RF capabilities, a notification is displayed that identifies the RF capabilities as being disabled and prompts the user whether to continue. If the user continues, the RF device is automatically enabled, otherwise the RF device remains disabled.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to process control systems and devices and, more particularly, to an apparatus for and a method of implementing redundant controller synchronization for bump-less failover during normal and mismatch conditions at the redundant controllers. The redundant controllers are configured to transmit state information of the process control areas of the primary controller to the backup controller that is necessary for synchronizing the redundant controllers but is not typically transmitted to other devices during the performance of process control functions. Synchronization messages are transmitted from the primary controller to the backup controller each time one of the control areas executes to perform process control functions.

Abstract: A method for determining the activity of a substance capable of altering the structure of a nucleic acid molecule from a first to a second state which is based upon the use of labelled nucleic acid molecules and/or complementary oligonucleotides. The label is a chemiluminescent molecule and a corresponding quencher molecule whose optical properties are different depending upon whether the nucleic acid molecule exist in said first or second state.

Abstract: A stabilizing element in a stabilized material particle structure, particularly an earthen embankment, wherein the material stabilizing elements that are inextensible (material with a higher modulus of elasticity than that of the surrounding particles) in composition nature but made more extensible because of its configuration. This extensibility gives the stabilizing elements the ability to mobilize more of the material shear resistance and adapt to current design standards under extensible type elements. The configuration also enhances the frictional engagement with the adjacent particles. The soil stabilizing elements are attached to facing elements and project into the compacted fill behind the facing. In some structures there may not be a facing element.

Abstract: There is disclosed a lighting apparatus comprising a light source (502) capable of outputting light in a plurality of different colours, a proximity sensor (501) for generating a proximity signal indicative of the proximity of at least part of a person to the proximity sensor, and a controller for controlling the light source on the basis of said proximity signal to output at least one of a plurality of colours.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an inlet to convey a first fluid comprising first and second components having different density into a rotating chamber such that an interface forms between at least portions of such components at a first location. At least one outlet removes at least one of the first and second components. A controller is adapted to introduce the first fluid and is operable to move the interface from the first location to a second location and to move the interface from the second location in a direction toward the first location and to return the interface to the second location. The controller is operable to determine a flow rate of the first or second component based, at least in part, on the time interval between when the interface moves from and returns to the second location. At least one sensing assembly is adapted to sense the location of the interface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a digital certificate (2, 32), the certificate comprising a credential attribute function (6, 38) associated with a credential attribute property (5, 36), which credential attribute function is embedded in the certificate as an executable file, in which the credential attribute function can determine the value (12, 44) of the credential attribute property at least partly by execution of the executable file. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A reflector for use as an aircraft runway marker (10) has an arcuate surface (12) with reflective foil (14) applied thereto. The arcuate surface is mounted on a pole (16) with spacers (18) between the pole and the rear of the arcuate surface. The spacers decrease in width progressively up the pole forming the arcuate surface into a complex curve capable of reflecting light from an approaching aircraft to illuminate or demarcate a runway.

Abstract: The present invention provides a digital certificate (2, 32) comprising a plurality of credential attribute properties (6, 36), and a trust function (8, 42) embedded within the certificate as an executable file, which trust function can determine as a function of data (12, 44) available to it a trust value (14, 46) attributable to at least a part of the certificate at least partly by execution of the executable file. A corresponding method of communication is also disclosed.

Abstract: Non-chromate solutions for treating and/or etching metals, particularly, aluminum, aluminum alloys, steel and titanium, and method of applying same wherein the solutions include either a titanate or titanium dioxide as a “drop-in replacement” for a chromium-containing compound in a metal surface etching solution that otherwise would contain chromium.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lantana plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by inflorescence umbels with Red/Orange flower color. The plants have increased inflorescence longevity, compact size, and a mounding, uniformly round plant shape.