Abstract: A focusing optical part, including a plastic body, suitable for being delivered on a tape and reel and mounted on a PCB by an automated mounting machine, the plastic body including a concave mirror including a center aperture input surface through which light enters the plastic body, a convex mirror opposite the center aperture, wherein the concave mirror and the convex mirror form a reflective objective that reflects and focuses the light inside the plastic body, and an exit surface surrounding the convex mirror, through which focused light exits the plastic body.

Abstract: A seller of blockchain-based media of value for fiat currency is matched to a buyer of the blockchain-based media of value. Terms or conditions of a transaction are agreed to between the parties. A transaction identifier for the transaction is created and blockchain-based media of value of the seller is obtained from the seller's wallet. Instructions for a smart contract are created; the smart contract controls release of the blockchain-based media of value based on its terms. The buyer visits a Self-Service Terminal (SST) deposits fiat currency in an amount dictated by the terms and the SST verifies the deposit and notifies the smart contract. The instructions of the smart contract cause the crypto currency to be transferred to the seller's wallet. The deposited fiat currency can be withdrawn at an SST by the seller or credited automatically to a financial account associated with the seller.

Abstract: A scoring functions is developed and used for identifying patients who might be responsive to a PD-1 axis directed therapy. The scoring functions are obtained by extracting features from multiplex-stained sections, selecting features that correlate with response to the therapy using a feature selection function, and fitting one or more of the selected features to a plurality of candidate scoring functions. A candidate scoring function showing the desired balance between predictive sensitivity and specificity may then selected for incorporation into a scoring system that includes at least an image analysis system.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a cosmetic case or compact, and more specifically relates to a cosmetic case or compact featuring one or more removable cosmetic inserts and a removable palette.

Abstract: We identified >40 proteins that elicited at least a 2-fold increase in antibody response post-pancreatic-cancer vaccination, from each of three patients' sera. The antibody responses detected against these proteins in patients with >3 years disease-free survival indicates the anti-tumor potential of targeting these proteins. We found that tissue expression of proteins PSMC5, TFRC and PPP1R12A increases during tumor development from normal to pre-malignant to pancreatic tumor. In addition, these proteins were shown to be pancreatic cancer-associated antigens that are recognized by post-vaccination antibodies in the sera of patients that received the vaccine and have demonstrated a favorable disease free survival.

Abstract: We identified >40 proteins that elicited at least a 2-fold increase in antibody response post-pancreatic-cancer vaccination, from each of three patients' sera. The antibody responses detected against these proteins in patients with >3 years disease-free survival indicates the anti-tumor potential of targeting these proteins. We found that tissue expression of proteins PSMC5, TFRC and PPP1R12A increases during tumor development from normal to pre-malignant to pancreatic tumor. In addition, these proteins were shown to be pancreatic cancer-associated antigens that are recognized by post-vaccination antibodies in the sera of patients that received the vaccine and have demonstrated a favorable disease free survival.

Abstract: A method of DRM protection for an image or a series of images or a succession of video frames, comprises: generating a reversible transform; applying the reversible transform to a source image; compressing the transformed image into a bitstream; and supplying the bitstream to a recipient for consumption. At the recipient the bitstream is decompressed and sent to the image display hardware with the transform still in place. A key is used to generate the inverse transform at the recipient and the inverse transform is then carried out in the image display hardware. An additional transform may be applied to the image following the inverse transform to offset pixels from an average value. Thus the source image itself is never exposed at the recipient although the image can be correctly viewed.

Abstract: We identified >40 proteins that elicited at least a 2-fold increase in antibody response post-pancreatic-cancer vaccination, from each of three patients' sera. The antibody responses detected against these proteins in patients with >3 years disease-free survival indicates the anti-tumor potential of targeting these proteins. We found that tissue expression of proteins PSMC5, TFRC and PPP1R12A increases during tumor development from normal to pre-malignant to pancreatic tumor. In addition, these proteins were shown to be pancreatic cancer-associated antigens that are recognized by post-vaccination antibodies in the sera of patients that received the vaccine and have demonstrated a favorable disease free survival.

Abstract: A method of verifying, controlling and limiting distribution of digital artwork files, comprises designating a trusted third party registration server; receiving a digital artwork; registering the received artwork at the registration server; defining an allowed number of copies of the registered artwork, the allowed number being at least one; creating individual copies of the artwork up to the allowed number; at the registration server assigning an individual copy to a user; supplying the user with a file comprising an electronically watermarked version of the individual copy; allowing the user to relinquish the individual copy; upon relinquishing, making the individual copy available to a second user by repeating the supplying stage.

Abstract: A method of DRM protection for an image or a series of images or a succession of video frames, comprises: generating a reversible transform; applying the reversible transform to a source image; compressing the transformed image into a bitstream; and supplying the bitstream to a recipient for consumption. At the recipient the bitstream is decompressed and sent to the image display hardware with the transform still in place. A key is used to generate the inverse transform at the recipient and the inverse transform is then carried out in the image display hardware. An additional transform may be applied to the image following the inverse transform to offset pixels from an average value. Thus the source image itself is never exposed at the recipient although the image can be correctly viewed.

Abstract: We identified >40 proteins that elicited at least a 2-fold increase in antibody response post-pancreatic-cancer vaccination, from each of three patients' sera. The antibody responses detected against these proteins in patients with >3 years disease-free survival indicates the anti-tumor potential of targeting these proteins. We found that tissue expression of proteins PSMC5, TFRC and PPP1R12A increases during tumor development from normal to pre-malignant to pancreatic tumor. In addition, these proteins were shown to be pancreatic cancer-associated antigens that are recognized by post-vaccination antibodies in the sera of patients that received the vaccine and have demonstrated a favorable disease free survival.

Abstract: There is disclosed a chair (10) for positioning an individual with respect to a reference location (5), such as a table. The chair (10) comprises a base portion (12) configured to be located on a support surface (6). A seat portion (16) is mounted to the base portion (12) and is configured to receive the individual thereon. A first mechanism (21) is configured to provide rotational movement of said seat portion (16) with respect to said base portion (12). A second mechanism (25) is configured to provide sliding lateral movement of the seat portion (16) with respect to said base portion (12). The first mechanism (21) and the second mechanism (25) are activated independently to facilitate movement of the individual from a first position that is located remote from the reference location (5) to a second position that is located adjacent said reference location (5) without the need for movement of the base portion (12) with respect to the support surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of archiving and optimizing lectures, presentations and other captured video for playback, particularly for blind and low vision individuals. A digital imaging device captures a preselected field of view that is subject to periodic change such as a whiteboard in a classroom. A sequence of frames is captured. Frames associated with additions or erasures to the whiteboard are identified. The Cartesian coordinates of the regions of these alterations within the frame are identified. When the presentation is played back, the regions that are altered are enlarged or masked to assist the low vision user. In another embodiment of the invention, the timing of the alterations segments the recorded audio into chapters so that the blind user can skip forward and backward to different sections of the presentation.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system is described. A patient condition associated with a patient record is identified based upon, at least in part, a first input associated with the patient record. A point-of-care prompt is provided based upon, at least in part, the patient condition and clinical authority information. A point-of-care input, associated with at least in part, one or more of education material, a condition assessment, co-morbidity information, a diagnosis protocol, a treatment protocol, medication information, clinical order information, visit order information, patient resource information, and care planning information, is received.

Abstract: There is disclosed a chair (10) for positioning an individual with respect to a reference location (5), such as a table. The chair (10) comprises a base portion (12) configured to be located on a support surface (6). A seat portion (16) is mounted to the base portion (12) and is configured to receive the individual thereon. A first mechanism (21) is configured to provide rotational movement of said seat portion (16) with respect Io said base portion (12). A second mechanism (25) is configured to provide sliding lateral movement of the seat portion (16) with respect to said base portion (12). The first mechanism (21) and the second mechanism (25) are activated independently to facilitate movement of the individual from a first position that is located remote from the reference location (5) to a second position that is located adjacent said reference location (5) without the need for movement of the base portion (12) with respect to the support surface.

Abstract: A system and method for personalizing cards and other secure identification documents. The card personalization system and method provide improved data integrity, system reliability, and system performance. Improvements to card handling and processing within the modules, improved card transfer between modules, improvements to control of the modules, and other improvements are set forth, all of which contribute, individually and collectively, to achieving these goals.

Abstract: A system and method for personalizing cards and other secure identification documents. The card personalization system and method provide improved data integrity, system reliability, and system performance. Improvements to card handling and processing within the modules, improved card transfer between modules, improvements to control of the modules, and other improvements are set forth, all of which contribute, individually and collectively, to achieving these goals.

Abstract: A system and method for personalizing cards and other secure identification documents. The card personalization system and method provide improved data integrity, system reliability, and system performance. Improvements to card handling and processing within the modules, improved card transfer between modules, improvements to control of the modules, and other improvements are set forth, all of which contribute, individually and collectively, to achieving these goals.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a containment member having a containment member interior cavity to contain foam precursor compartments, and a release member to release foam precursor components contained within the foam precursor compartments in response to a specific relative movement produced between the release member and the containment member. The apparatus may form a portion of a foam cushion forming apparatus.

Abstract: A foam-in-place apparatus includes a foam containment unit, a foam precursor storage unit, and a foam precursor heating unit, in one embodiment. During operation, the foam precursor heating unit is activated to provide activation heat to one or more foam precursor components stored within the foam precursor storage unit. The activation heat may cause temperatures of one or more of the foam precursor components to increase to temperatures within an activation temperature range. The pre-heated component or components are combined to produce an expansive foam, which is deployed in the foam containment unit, and which causes the foam containment unit to expand and displace or contour around any physical objects within the expansion limits of the foam containment unit.