Abstract: Methods for preparing oriented polymer tubes, such as biodegradable polymer tubes suitable for in vivo use, are provided herein. The disclosed methods provide alternatives to the typical extrusion/expansion methods by which oriented polymeric tubes for such uses are commonly produced. Advantageously, the disclosed methods can provide more homogeneous molecular orientation of crystallizable polymers within the tube walls, which can endow such polymeric tubes with enhanced strength (e.g., resistance to compression) and toughness.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure relate to minimizing data usage over a communication link. A system may include a back-end network configured to: receive, via a first connection, a video stream from at least one camera; transmit, via one or more second connections, the video stream to one or more user devices; cause the video stream from the back-end network to a user device of the one or more user devices to be terminated; and cause the video stream from the at least one camera to the back-end network to be terminated in response to determining that the back-end network is not transmitting the video stream to at least one user device of the one or more user devices. Associated methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to minimizing data usage over a communication link. A system may include a server configured to receive, via a first connection, a video stream from at least one camera. The server may also be configured to provide, via a second connection, the video stream to a user device. Further, the server may be configured to continue to provide the video stream to the user device via the second connection in response to reception of an indicator indicating that a user of the user device is actively viewing the video stream. Moreover, the server may be configured to cause the video stream from the server to the user device to be terminated in response to lack of receipt of the indicator within a predetermined time interval. Associated methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to minimizing data usage over a communication link. A system may include a server configured to receive, via a first connection, a video stream from at least one camera. The server may also be configured to provide, via a second connection, the video stream to a user device. Further, the server may be configured to continue to provide the video stream to the user device via the second connection in response to reception of an indicator indicating that a user of the user device is actively viewing the video stream. Moreover, the server may be configured to cause the video stream from the server to the user device to be terminated in response to lack of receipt of the indicator within a predetermined time interval. Associated methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are related to minimize data usage over a costly or slow communication link. When a user is not watching a video stream, the stream may be terminated preventing any further data usage on a metered data connection. A system may also include a user device and a back-end network with a stream manager service. The stream manager service terminates streaming over a wireless channel by an application of the user device when the user device determines one of inactivity of a user of the user device with the application or navigation on the user device away from the application.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are related to minimize data usage over a costly or slow communication link. When a user is not watching a video stream, the stream may be terminated preventing any further data usage on a metered data connection. A system may also include a user device and a back-end network with a stream manager service. The stream manager service terminates streaming over a wireless channel by an application of the user device when the user device determines one of inactivity of a user of the user device with the application or navigation on the user device away from the application.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are related to minimize data usage over a costly or slow communication link, this method allows a camera to stream only when a user or a plurality of users are actively watching the video. When the user(s) are not watching the video stream the stream is terminated preventing any further data usage on the metered data connection. The system may also include a user device and a back-end network with a stream manager service. The stream manager service terminates streaming over a wireless channel by an application of the user device when the user device determines one of inactivity of a user of the user device with the application or navigation on the user device away from the application.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a system and method to systematically map complex network topologies for providing real-time network address and service port information for each network or Internet of Things (IoT) device in the system. Furthermore, various class objects also provide a real-time configuration capability of devices, routers, modems, VPNs, and NATs in the system. Accordingly, the system can be managed with minimal user involvement while maintaining ongoing accuracy.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a system and method to systematically map complex network topologies for providing real-time network address and service port information for each network or Internet of Things (IoT) device in the system. Furthermore, various class objects also provide a real-time configuration capability of devices, routers, modems, VPNs, and NATs in the system. Accordingly, system 100 can be managed with minimal user involvement while maintaining ongoing accuracy.

Abstract: A pressure pulse dampener for a compressor system is disclosed herein. The pulse dampener includes a housing having inlet passageway and an outlet passageway. A radially expanding annular passageway is formed downstream of the fluid inlet. A toroidal passageway is formed downstream of the annular passageway, the toroidal passageway being configured to direct fluid in a generally circumferential path around the central body. A connecting passageway is formed through the central body to provide fluid communication between the toroidal passageway and the fluid outlet.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a system and method to systematically map complex network topologies for providing real-time network address and service port information for each network device in the system. Furthermore, various class objects also provide a real-time configuration capability of network devices, routers, modems, VPNs, and NATs in the system. Accordingly, system 100 can be managed with minimal user involvement while maintaining ongoing accuracy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a camera system and method. The system and method include at least one camera configured to operate over a network, and a server coupled to the at least one camera over the network. The server captures an image from the at least one camera according to a schedule identifying at least one change in setting to the at least one camera. The server then processes the image according to an image processing parameter to generate a processed image. The server further distributes the processed image according to a distribution list of destinations in the schedule.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are related to minimize data usage over a costly or slow communication link, this method allows a camera to stream only when a user or a plurality of users are actively watching the video. When the user(s) are not watching the video stream the stream is terminated preventing any further data usage on the metered data connection. The system may also include a user device and a back-end network with a stream manager service. The stream manager service terminates streaming over a wireless channel by an application of the user device when the user device determines one of inactivity of a user of the user device with the application or navigation on the user device away from the application.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a system and method to systematically map complex network topologies for providing real-time network address and service port information for each network device in the system. Furthermore, various class objects also provide a real-time configuration capability of network devices, routers, modems, VPNs, and NATs in the system. Accordingly, system 100 can be managed with minimal user involvement while maintaining ongoing accuracy.

Abstract: A pressure pulse dampener for a compressor system is disclosed herein. The pulse dampener includes a housing having inlet passageway and an outlet passageway. A radially expanding annular passageway is formed downstream of the fluid inlet. A toroidal passageway is formed downstream of the annular passageway, the toroidal passageway being configured to direct fluid in a generally circumferential path around the central body. A connecting passageway is formed through the central body to provide fluid communication between the toroidal passageway and the fluid outlet.

Abstract: A system and method allowing online or traditional business entities, organizations, affinity groups or the like to offer brokerage services to their pre-existing customer or member base. Such entities can thereby leverage their pre-existing good will in one area (e.g., as a popular web portal) into the brokerage business. In accordance with the present invention, such entities provide a front-end brokerage interface to their constituents while all other brokerage functions are carried out by a brokerage entity which performs the functions of a clearing broker and some of the functions of an introducing broker not otherwise provided by the front-end interface. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a non-brokerage party such as a web portal provides news and quotes for a variety of financial instruments, such as stocks. A user of the site is given the ability to trade a stock by clicking on a “trade” link.