Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that can be configured to include a system condition engine and non-volatile memory. The system condition engine is configured to monitor a condition associated with an electronic device and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory can store a predetermined specification range or a specification threshold for the condition and when the condition is outside of the predetermined specification range or exceeds the specification threshold, the system condition engine can record that the condition was outside of the predetermined specification range or exceeded the specification threshold in the non-volatile memory. In an example, the non-volatile memory may be a fuse, especially a field programmable fuse.

Abstract: Provided is an antibody composition comprising antibodies that specifically bind to 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol. Also provided is a method of making antibodies that specifically bind to 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol is provided. Further provided is a method of assaying for 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol is provided. Still further provided is a kit for detecting 22-hydroxycholesterol, 24S-hydroxycholesterol, 25-hydroxycholesterol, 26-hydroxycholesterol or 27-hydroxycholesterol.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2 and - - - - - are as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treating COVID-19 in a patient by administering therapeutically effective amounts of the compounds and methods of inhibiting or preventing replication of SARS-CoV-2 with the compounds.

Abstract: A socket used to connect a processor assembly to a PCB is protected during handling and/or processor installation using a laterally removable pin cover. To install the processor assembly, the processor assembly is paced in a cover removal position. While the processor assembly is in the cover removal position, the laterally removable pin cover is laterally removed from the socket. The processor assembly may then be placed into the installed position without ever exposing the connector pins on the socket.

Abstract: A socket used to connect a processor assembly to a PCB is protected during handling and/or processor installation using a laterally removable pin cover. To install the processor assembly, the processor assembly is paced in a cover removal position. While the processor assembly is in the cover removal position, the laterally removable pin cover is laterally removed from the socket. The processor assembly may then be placed into the installed position without ever exposing the connector pins on the socket.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that can be configured to include a system condition engine and non-volatile memory. The system condition engine is configured to monitor a condition associated with an electronic device and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory can store a predetermined specification range or a specification threshold for the condition and when the condition is outside of the predetermined specification range or exceeds the specification threshold, the system condition engine can record that the condition was outside of the predetermined specification range or exceeded the specification threshold in the non-volatile memory. In an example, the non-volatile memory may be a fuse, especially a field programmable fuse.

Abstract: A method for processing a financial transaction funded via a virtual payment number includes: receiving, by an input device of a merchant, product details for at least one product to be purchased in a financial transaction; receiving, by the input device, a virtual payment number; receiving, by the input device, an indication of the virtual payment number as being a limited use number associated with a payment account, wherein said merchant can recognize said virtual payment number as a limited use number; generating, by a processing device, an authorization request for a financial transaction, wherein the authorization request includes at least transaction data, the virtual payment number, and a data element, wherein the data element indicates the virtual payment number as a limited use number; and transmitting, by a transmitting device, the authorization request to a payment network.

Abstract: A method of providing authentication information for a card-not-present transaction; the method comprising a card provider associating an electronic communication medium of a user with a payment card of the user in advance of the transaction, the card provider generating a virtual security code which is associated with the payment card, the card provider providing the virtual security code to the electronic communication medium for retrieval by the user, the card provider recording at least one characteristic each time the virtual security code is submitted by the user to an online authentication process associated with a transaction, and the card provider providing a replacement virtual security code to the electronic communication medium in response to the recorded at least one characteristic.

Abstract: A method for providing sponsored roaming for a mobile device includes: receiving a data usage request, the data usage request being received from a mobile computing device associated with a first mobile network operator, originating from a geographic location associated with a second mobile network operator, and including at least a device identifier associated with the mobile computing device and a merchant identifier associated with a merchant; transmitting a data request to an entity associated with control of data usage by the mobile computing device, the data request including the device identifier; identifying a transaction amount based on at least a data amount transmitted as a result of the received data usage request; and initiating a payment transaction for payment of a roaming charge associated with the transmitted data by the merchant associated with the merchant identifier, wherein the payment transaction is for payment of the identified transaction amount.

Abstract: A method for processing a financial transaction funded via a virtual payment number includes: receiving, by an input device of a merchant, product details for at least one product to be purchased in a financial transaction; receiving, by the input device, a virtual payment number; receiving, by the input device, an indication of the virtual payment number as being a limited use number associated with a payment account, wherein said merchant can recognize said virtual payment number as a limited use number; generating, by a processing device, an authorization request for a financial transaction, wherein the authorization request includes at least transaction data, the virtual payment number, and a data element, wherein the data element indicates the virtual payment number as a limited use number; and transmitting, by a transmitting device, the authorization request to a payment network.

Abstract: A device for producing a fluid containing a radioactive constituent, comprising a shielded chamber (5) with an opening for receiving an isotope container (6) housing a radioactive isotope (7); a chamber closure (18) adapted for cooperating with and closing the chamber opening; a first fluid port comprising a first hollow needle projecting into the shielded chamber from the chamber closure for fluid communication with the isotope container; a second fluid port comprising a second hollow needle projecting into the shielded chamber from the closed end of the chamber opposite the chamber closure for fluid communication with the isotope container; first and second compressible buffers (28, 29) mounted so as to surround at least partially the respective first and second hollow needles (12, 13), each buffer providing an outer surface for contact with opposed ends of the isotope container; and a spacer of a predetermined thickness associated with one or each of the first and second compressible buffers for determinin

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing a fluid containing a radioactive constituent, the device comprising: a shielded chamber (5) within which is located an isotope container (6) housing a radioactive isotope (7), the shielded chamber including first and second fluid connections (12,13) to opposing ends of the isotope container and a fluid conduit (14,15) extending from each of the first and second fluid connections to a fluid inlet (16) and a fluid outlet (17) respectively characterised in that the fluid inlet comprises a single spike (22) having a substantially circular cross-section, the spike being adapted to penetrate the rubber seal of a vial and the spike having two bores, the first bore extending from a first aperture adjacent the tip of the spike to a fluid connection with the fluid conduit and the second bore extending from a second, separate aperture in the spike to a filtering air inlet.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a workpiece to a desired, non-planar configuration are provided. At least one friction stir forming tool, having a shoulder and a pin, is used to urge the workpiece to the desired configuration and friction stir form the workpiece. The forming tool can urge the workpiece against a contour surface of a die or a shoulder that is opposite the structural member from the tool. Thus, the forming tool plasticizes a portion of the workpiece and urges the workpiece to the desired configuration. In addition, the material properties of the workpiece can be improved by the friction stir processing.

Abstract: A radiation imaging system comprising a scintillator, an imager array, and a lamination layer. Lamination layer bonds and optically couples scintillator to imager array. Lamination layer is comprised of a lamination material that is substantially free from void spaces. Radiation imaging system fabrication comprises the steps of disposing lamination layer between a light imager and a scintillator to form a subassembly. Light imager comprises imager array, an imaging plate surface and a plurality of contact pads. Additional steps include subjecting subassembly to a vacuum; heating subassembly to a bonding temperature, exerting a bonding force on subassembly, maintaining the vacuum, the bonding temperature and the bonding force until light imager is bonded to the scintillator and the lamination layer is comprised of lamination material that is substantially free from void spaces.

Abstract: A solid state imager is provided that comprises an imaging array of gated photodiodes. The imager comprises a plurality of photosensor pixels arranged in a pixel array, and each of the photosensor pixels includes a photodiode having a sidewall, the sidewall having a gate dielectric layer disposed thereon, and a field plate disposed around the photodiode body. The field plate comprises amorphous silicon disposed on the gate dielectric layer and extends substantially completely around the sidewall of said photodiode. The field plate is electrically coupled to the common electrode of the imaging array so that the field plate creates an electric field around the photodiode body in correspondence with the potential of said common electrode. A method of fabricating the gated photodiode array is also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying an image generated by at least one detector of an imaging unit are disclosed herein. The method includes creating a pixel map identifying locations of bad pixels in an array of pixels in the image detected by the at least one detector, linking the pixel map to the image, and providing for selective display of the pixel map. Bad pixels behave from a group including pixels which do not respond electrically and pixels which are statistically different from surrounding pixels in the array of pixels. The apparatus includes an imaging unit for generating x-rays which pass through a body of interest, at least one detector unit for detecting the x-rays, and a processing unit for identifying bad pixels within the detected image.

Abstract: In an imager having an array of light-sensitive elements and employing striped common electrodes, exposed edges of preimidized polyimide layers above the light-sensitive imaging elements are sealed with the material of the common electrode (e.g., indium tin oxide). Similarly, exposed preimidized polyimide edges in electrical contacts for the array and bridge members electrically coupling adjacent light-sensitive imaging elements are also sealed with the material of the common electrode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying an image generated by at least one detector of an imaging unit are disclosed herein. The method includes creating a pixel map identifying locations of bad pixels in an array of pixels in the image detected by the at least one detector, linking the pixel map to the image, and providing for selective display of the pixel map. Bad pixels behave from a group including pixels which do not respond electrically and pixels which are statistically different from surrounding pixels in the array of pixels. The apparatus includes an imaging unit for generating x-rays which pass through a body of interest, at least one detector unit for detecting the x-rays, and a processing unit for identifying bad pixels within the detected image.

Abstract: A reflective napkin that has a reflective layer such as a Mylar material and a underlying layer of an absorbent material. This product can be used when a mirror is not handy or convenient and a person needs to see their reflection. The mirrored part can be all of one side or a portion of one side. The absorbent part can be all of one side or a portion of one side. Mir wipes can be a disposable type of napkin and be pliable (able to bend or fold) in nature.

Abstract: A radiation imaging system comprising a scintillator, an imager array, and a lamination layer. Lamination layer bonds and optically couples scintillator to imager array. Lamination layer is comprised of a lamination material that is substantially free from void spaces. Radiation imaging system fabrication comprises the steps of disposing lamination layer between a light imager and a scintillator to form a subassembly. Light imager comprises imager array, an imaging plate surface and a plurality of contact pads. Additional steps include subjecting subassembly to a vacuum; heating subassembly to a bonding temperature, exerting a bonding force on subassembly, maintaining the vacuum, the bonding temperature and the bonding force until light imager is bonded to the scintillator and the lamination layer is comprised of lamination material that is substantially free from void spaces.