Abstract: A bone part is repaired by a process. A first implant is attached to a first bone part. The first implant corresponds to an intraoperatively defined or an intraoperatively selected cutting path. A preoperatively defined second implant is attached to the first implant. The first implant and the second implant together augment the first bone part.

Abstract: A bone part is repaired by a process. A first implant is attached to a first bone part. The first implant corresponds to an intraoperatively defined or an intraoperatively selected cutting path. A preoperatively defined second implant is attached to the first implant. The first implant and the second implant together augment the first bone part.

Abstract: A bone part is repaired by a process. A first implant is attached to a first bone part. The first implant corresponds to an intraoperatively defined or an intraoperatively selected cutting path. A preoperatively defined second implant is attached to the first implant. The first implant and the second implant together augment the first bone part.

Abstract: A bone part is repaired by a process. A first implant is attached to a first bone part. The first implant corresponds to an intraoperatively defined or an intraoperatively selected cutting path. A preoperatively defined second implant is attached to the first implant. The first implant and the second implant together augment the first bone part.

Abstract: Vascular closure assembly embodiments may be used to provide hemostasis at vascular puncture sites or the like. Such vascular puncture or access sites may be created during a variety of percutaneous or minimally invasive medical procedures.

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer for wind turbine applications. The transducer includes a housing with a central diaphragm portion, a peripheral wall thereabout, and a flexure portion supporting the diaphragm portion relative to the peripheral wall. The apex of a cone is secured to the housing central diaphragm portion and the cone has a peripheral rim secured to the metal housing peripheral wall. A driver such as a piezoelectric element is secured to the housing central diaphragm portion opposite the cone apex.

Abstract: Vascular closure assembly embodiments may be used to provide hemostasis at vascular puncture sites or the like. Such vascular puncture or access sites may be created during a variety of percutaneous or minimally invasive medical procedures.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing data blocks in distributed storage. One example computer-implemented method includes receiving a request for data included in a data block, where the request includes index addresses for different ones of multiple storage devices of a distributed storage. The method also includes, based on the index addresses, retrieving the N segments of the data block and the M segments of chaff from the storage devices of the distributed storage, decrypting the N segments of the data block and the M segments of chaff, and discarding the M segments of chaff. The method then further includes reconstructing the data block from the retrieved N segments of the data block, thereby providing access to the data included in the data block.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing data blocks in distributed storage. One example computer-implemented method includes receiving a request for data included in a data block, where the request includes index addresses for different ones of multiple storage devices of a distributed storage. The method also includes, based on the index addresses, retrieving the N segments of the data block and the M segments of chaff from the storage devices of the distributed storage, decrypting the N segments of the data block and the M segments of chaff, and discarding the M segments of chaff. The method then further includes reconstructing the data block from the retrieved N segments of the data block, thereby providing access to the data included in the data block.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing data blocks in distributed storage. One example computer-implemented method includes, in response to receipt of a data block comprising data, generating a value N for the data block, wherein the value N includes a variable integer greater than one and dividing the data block into N segments, wherein each segment includes a portion of the data. The method also includes generating a value M for the data block, wherein the value M includes a variable integer greater than or equal to one, and adding M segments of chaff to the N segments. The method then includes encrypting the N segments and the M segments of chaff and distributing the M segments and the N segments in distributed storage, wherein the N segments and the M segments of chaff are stored in multiple different storage devices included in the distributed storage.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for accurate and scalable Primary Template-Directed Amplification (PTA) nucleic acid amplification and sequencing methods, and their applications for mutational analysis in research, diagnostics, and treatment. Such methods and compositions facilitate highly accurate amplification of target (or “template”) nucleic acids, which increases accuracy and sensitivity of downstream applications, such as Next-Generation Sequencing.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing data blocks in distributed storage. One example computer-implemented method includes, in response to receipt of a data block comprising data, generating a value N for the data block, wherein the value N includes a variable integer greater than one and dividing the data block into N segments, wherein each segment includes a portion of the data. The method also includes generating a value M for the data block, wherein the value M includes a variable integer greater than or equal to one, and adding M segments of chaff to the N segments. The method then includes encrypting the N segments and the M segments of chaff and distributing the M segments and the N segments in distributed storage, wherein the N segments and the M segments of chaff are stored in multiple different storage devices included in the distributed storage.

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer for wind turbine applications. The transducer includes a housing with a central diaphragm portion, a peripheral wall thereabout, and a flexure portion supporting the diaphragm portion relative to the peripheral wall. The apex of a cone is secured to the housing central diaphragm portion and the cone has a peripheral rim secured to the metal housing peripheral wall. A driver such as a piezoelectric element is secured to the housing central diaphragm portion opposite the cone apex.

Abstract: Vascular closure assembly embodiments may be used to provide hemostasis at vascular puncture sites or the like. Such vascular puncture or access sites may be created during a variety of percutaneous or minimally invasive medical procedures.

Abstract: A bone part is repaired by a process. A first implant is attached to a first bone part. The first implant corresponds to an intraoperatively defined or an intraoperatively selected cutting path. A preoperatively defined second implant is attached to the first implant. The first implant and the second implant together augment the first bone part.

Abstract: A solar drive system, having: at least one photovoltaic array generating a DC current; at least one inverter electrically connected to the photovoltaic array for inverting the DC current into an AC current; at least one electric motor electrically connected to the inverter for supplying the electric motor with the AC current; and at least one device for determining a present rotational frequency of the electric motor; wherein the inverter is configured to track a maximum power point of the photovoltaic array by performing a Perturb and Observe Maximum Power Point Tracking method and to determine a step direction of the Perturb and Observe Maximum Power Point Tracking method using the determined present rotational frequency of the electric motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-implemented system and method for automatically utilizing data from a document. The method may comprise the steps of: receiving a document; automatically scanning the document to identify at least one data field in the document; proposing a document definition to a user based on the scan; receiving an acceptance or modification of the document definition from the user through the user interface; automatically extracting at least one data element and at least one data field from the document using the document definition; automatically searching an existing database for at least one data element or data field that matches the data element or data field extracted from the document; and storing a link between at least one of the extracted data element or data field and a data element or data field in the existing database.

Abstract: A head restraint device for improving quality of sleep inside passenger carriers includes a seat attachment assembly and a head restraint assembly including two elastic straps that are attached to the seat strap of the attachment assembly. The restraint assembly includes two adjusters coupled to the two elastic straps respectively, two head straps adjustably attached to the two adjusters, a face strap permanently attached to one head strap and attached to the other head strap via a loop and hook fastener. The two adjusters allow the face strap placed at center and the device to fit heads of different sizes. The face strap of bigger width provides better eye coverage and comfort. The restraint assembly restrains the movement of a head while the elastic straps absorb head motion and keep the passenger sleeping. The attachment assembly includes an adjuster for tightly attaching the device to a seat back or headrest.

Abstract: A solar drive system, having: at least one photovoltaic array generating a DC current; at least one inverter electrically connected to the photovoltaic array for inverting the DC current into an AC current; at least one electric motor electrically connected to the inverter for supplying the electric motor with the AC current; and at least one device for determining a present rotational frequency of the electric motor; wherein the inverter is configured to track a maximum power point of the photovoltaic array by performing a Perturb and Observe Maximum Power Point Tracking method and to determine a step direction of the Perturb and Observe Maximum Power Point Tracking method using the determined present rotational frequency of the electric motor.

Abstract: A three-dimensional quick response code includes a first quick response code appended to a second quick response code to form a stack. The first quick response code has a different generation than a generation of the second quick response code. The stack creates a family tree of codes that belong to a single group of a transactional business process.