Abstract: An apparatus for encoding a multi-channel signal having at least three channels includes an iteration processor, a channel encoder and an output interface. The iteration processor is configured to calculate inter-channel correlation values between each pair of the at least three channels, for selecting a pair including a highest value or including a value above a threshold, and for processing the selected pair using a multi-channel processing operation to derive first multi-channel parameters for the selected pair and to derive first processed channels. The iteration processor is configured to perform the calculating, the selecting and the processing using at least one of the processed channels to derive second multi-channel parameters and second processed channels. The channel encoder is configured to encode channels resulting from an iteration processing to obtain encoded channels.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the integration of leveraged e-commerce offerings are combined with telemedicine consultations. Telemedicine platforms and associated services, including electronic medical record management, physician-customizable online portals, patient services, health-related online marketplaces, secure messaging services, vaccine management, on-demand translations, real-time sales support, and the like are provided in a single, integrated platform or as separate systems and subsystems. The selection of a product for purchase may be linked to the scheduling of a telemedicine consultation related to the selected product. A healthcare practitioner may provide immediate click-to-buy links to various products and services.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for creating a database of verified personal information. Information regarding individuals is gathered from one or more sources and stored. Authorized individuals request to view the information over a wide area computer network. The authorized individuals are allowed to review selected portions of the gathered information which is presented over the wide area computer network. Commentary from the authorized users on the accuracy of said the information is solicited and included in the database with information. Third parties do not have access to the database of verified personal information but can verify information outside of the database.

Abstract: A system and method for taking data from a known source, breaking it down into its most generic, atomic form, and in so doing removing all ambiguity, and translating the generic data into any type of application. For example, and not by way of limitation, this system and method breaks down personal data into the most atomic, generic form possible such that there can be no ambiguity as to the identity of the person or as to the accuracy and semantic meaning of the data related to that person, with such generic, atomic-level information transferable into any type of digital application or transaction.

Abstract: A pluggable connector (100) includes a dielectric housing (1), a contact group (2), a first sub-assembly (3), a second sub-assembly (4), a third sub-assembly (5), a back cover (6) and a pair of spring tabs (7). The dielectric housing defines a plurality of ribs (118). The first sub-assembly defines a row of front partitions (312) cooperating with the ribs of the dielectric housing and a row of back partitions (314) respectively positioning in opposite sides thereof. The second sub-assembly defines a row of front partitions (412) cooperating with the back partitions of the second sub-assembly and a row of back partitions (414) respectively positioning in opposite sides thereof. The third sub-assembly (5) defines a row of front partitions (512) cooperating with the back partitions of the second sub-assembly and a row of back partitions (514). The back cover defines a plurality of partitions (63) cooperating with the back partitions of the third sub-assembly.

Abstract: A pluggable connector (100) includes a dielectric housing (1), a contact group (2), a first sub-assembly (3), a second sub-assembly (4), a third sub-assembly (5), a back cover (6) and a pair of spring tabs (7). The dielectric housing defines a plurality of ribs (118). The first sub-assembly defines a row of front partitions (312) cooperating with the ribs of the dielectric housing and a row of back partitions (314) respectively positioning in opposite sides thereof. The second sub-assembly defines a row of front partitions (412) cooperating with the back partitions of the second sub-assembly and a row of back partitions (414) respectively positioning in opposite sides thereof. The third sub-assembly (5) defines a row of front partitions (512) cooperating with the back partitions of the second sub-assembly and a row of back partitions (514). The back cover defines a plurality of partitions (63) cooperating with the back partitions of the third sub-assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing data in compliance with privacy, security and/or retention standards in business industries. A dynamic and customizable archival and retrieval system allows for information and documentation to be placed and made available in the system. The document type and identifying information for that document type are described. Definitions are established for the documents being managed, the data identifying the documents, and the retention policies for the documents. The documents are associated with the identifying data for a particular set of records. A single point of entry is provided for external and/or internal requests, and/or a single point of exit is provided for transmissions of information, wherein the transmissions to requestors include information that is individually approved. Moreover, digital authorizations and consents for retrieval from external data sources may be utilized.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for creating a database of verified personal information. Information regarding individuals is gathered from one or more sources and stored. Authorized individuals request to view the information over a wide area computer network. The authorized individuals are allowed to review selected portions of the gathered information which is presented over the wide area computer network. Commentary from the authorized users on the accuracy of said the information is solicited and included in the database with information. Third parties do not have access to the database of verified personal information but can verify information outside of the database.

Abstract: The invention concerns a product for adjusting the degree of alcohol of wines or alcoholic beverages. According to the invention, this process consists in resorting to two coupled reverse osmosis systems each comprising a tank for supplying the product to be processed upstream from a reverse osmosis cell, in equipping the two reverse osmosis cells P and I with membranes with a distinctly different permeability to ethanol, in withdrawing the permeate originating from said cell P, in sending it into said supply reservoir upstream from said cell I, in withdrawing the permeate originating from said cell I and in sending it into the supply tank upstream from cell P, whilst recovering the corresponding concentrates X and Y.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an asymmetric gaseous permeation membrane, also applicable to fractionation of a gaseous mixture and in particular dehydration and deacidification of gases, in particular gaseous hydrocarbons, and obtained from polymers of the polyquinoxaline family presenting the unit: ##STR1## and R=H or phenyl radicalG=carbon-carbon bond, or --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, --CO-- ##STR2## presenting a dense "skin" of low thickness of 0.05 to a few microns substantially without defects to permit gas molecules to pass through by a dissolution-diffusion mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating fermented juices by reversed osmosis in particular for increasing concentration thereof in organic substances. The fermented product is treated under a pressure of from 30 to 120 bars and a strong turbulency by passing it through at least one semi-permeable membrane having a high retention rate with respect to organic substances of molecular weights lower than 200.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-permeable membrane for lead-acid batteries. The membrane has a microporous structure comprising a first polymer and a second polymer closely mixed together, the first polymer being poly (2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate), known as reticulated poly HEMA, characterized by the fact that the second polymer comprises one polymer or a mixture of several different polymers chosen from among polyoxyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyacrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, copolymers of acrylic and methacrylic acid, polyacrylates and polymethacrylates of alkyl, and the copolymers of the acrylates and methacrylates of alkyls.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-permeable membrane for lead acid batteries. The membrane has a microporous structure comprising a first polymer and a second polymer closely mixed together, the first polymer being poly (2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate), known as reticulated poly HEMA, characterized by the fact that the second polymer comprises one polymer or a mixture of several different polymers chosen from among polyoxyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyacrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, copolymers of acrylic and methacrylic acid, polyacrylates and polymethacrylates of alkyl, and the copolymers of the acrylates and methacrylates of alkyls.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-permeable membrane for a lead-acid battery. The membrane has a microporous structure comprising a first polymer and a second polymer intimately mixed together, and is characterized by the fact that the first polymer is chosen from among the following polymers: polyacrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, a copolymer with a high proportion of acrylic or methacrylic acid, a mixture of these polymers, the average molecular weight of these polymers lying between 10,000 and a few millions and preferably between 50,000 and one million, the second polymer being soluble in water.