Abstract: One embodiment involves receiving a fine mesh as input, the fine mesh representing a 3-Dimensional (3D) model and comprising fine mesh polygons. The embodiment further involves identifying, based on the fine mesh, near-planar regions represented by a coarse mesh of coarse mesh polygons, at least one of the near-planar regions corresponding to a plurality of the coarse mesh polygons. The embodiment further involves determining a deformation to deform the coarse mesh based on comparing normals between adjacent coarse mesh polygons. The deformation may involve reducing a first angle between coarse mesh polygons adjacent to one another in a same near-planar region. The deformation may additionally or alternatively involve increasing an angle between coarse mesh polygons adjacent to one another in different near-planar regions. The fine mesh can be deformed using the determined deformation.

Abstract: The shoe outer sole includes a ball region and a heel region. The ball region includes a first and second longitudinally extending lobes, with a narrower third middle lobe connected therebetween, for adhering flocking to the shoe outsole. The heel region includes fourth and fifth lobes connected together and forming a J-shape conforming to an outside area of a heel of a wearer, for adhering flocking to the shoe outsole.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer storage media directed at image synthesis utilizing an active mask. In one embodiment, input is received that identifies a target region within an image that is to be synthesized. A patch synthesis technique can then be performed to synthesize the target region based on portions of a source region that are identified by the patch synthesis technique. In embodiments, the patch synthesis technique includes, for at least one iteration, generating an active mask that indicates one or more portions of the target region as inactive. This active mask can be utilized by at least one process of the patch synthesis technique to ignore the one or more portions indicated as inactive by the active mask for the at least one iteration of the patch synthesis technique. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer storage media directed at image synthesis utilizing an active mask. In one embodiment, input is received that identifies a target region within an image that is to be synthesized. A patch synthesis technique can then be performed to synthesize the target region based on portions of a source region that are identified by the patch synthesis technique. In embodiments, the patch synthesis technique includes, for at least one iteration, generating an active mask that indicates one or more portions of the target region as inactive. This active mask can be utilized by at least one process of the patch synthesis technique to ignore the one or more portions indicated as inactive by the active mask for the at least one iteration of the patch synthesis technique. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: One embodiment involves receiving a fine mesh as input, the fine mesh representing a 3-Dimensional (3D) model and comprising fine mesh polygons. The embodiment further involves identifying, based on the fine mesh, near-planar regions represented by a coarse mesh of coarse mesh polygons, at least one of the near-planar regions corresponding to a plurality of the coarse mesh polygons. The embodiment further involves determining a deformation to deform the coarse mesh based on comparing normals between adjacent coarse mesh polygons. The deformation may involve reducing a first angle between coarse mesh polygons adjacent to one another in a same near-planar region. The deformation may additionally or alternatively involve increasing an angle between coarse mesh polygons adjacent to one another in different near-planar regions. The fine mesh can be deformed using the determined deformation.

Abstract: One embodiment involves receiving a fine mesh as input, the fine mesh representing a 3-Dimensional (3D) model and comprising fine mesh polygons. The embodiment further involves identifying, based on the fine mesh, near-planar regions represented by a coarse mesh of coarse mesh polygons, at least one of the near-planar regions corresponding to a plurality of the coarse mesh polygons. The embodiment further involves determining a deformation to deform the coarse mesh based on comparing normals between adjacent coarse mesh polygons. The deformation may involve reducing a first angle between coarse mesh polygons adjacent to one another in a same near-planar region. The deformation may additionally or alternatively involve increasing an angle between coarse mesh polygons adjacent to one another in different near-planar regions. The fine mesh can be deformed using the determined deformation.

Abstract: A method for building a Patient's Data Set from a Patient's Data File to provide robust patient care comprising the steps of obtaining a Patient's Data File, building a training set for machine learning through experts' selection of at least one desired feature from the Patient's Data File to create the Patient's Data Set, developing a data mining algorithm to automate extraction of at least one data feature from at least one other Patient's Data File using the training set, the algorithm automatically generating the Patient's Data Set from at least one other Patient's Data File, supplementing the Patient's Data Set with at least one patient input, and analyzing the Patient's Data Set to confirm patient course of treatment.

Abstract: One embodiment involves receiving a fine mesh as input, the fine mesh representing a 3-Dimensional (3D) model and comprising fine mesh polygons. The embodiment further involves identifying, based on the fine mesh, near-planar regions represented by a coarse mesh of coarse mesh polygons, at least one of the near-planar regions corresponding to a plurality of the coarse mesh polygons. The embodiment further involves determining a deformation to deform the coarse mesh based on comparing normals between adjacent coarse mesh polygons. The deformation may involve reducing a first angle between coarse mesh polygons adjacent to one another in a same near-planar region. The deformation may additionally or alternatively involve increasing an angle between coarse mesh polygons adjacent to one another in different near-planar regions. The fine mesh can be deformed using the determined deformation.

Abstract: Non-rigid dense correspondence (NRDC) for image enhancement may be performed. In one embodiment, a correspondence may be computed for each one of a plurality of regions of a source image to one of a plurality of regions of a reference image. Computing the correspondences may include searching within a search range for each of a plurality of image characteristics. One or more of the correspondences may be aggregated into matched regions. A global color transform and/or deblurring may be applied to the source image. In one embodiment, the global color transform and/or deblurring may be based on the matched regions. At least one of the search ranges may optionally be adjusted. In some embodiments, computing, aggregating, applying and/or deblurring, and adjusting may be iteratively performed.

Abstract: Non-rigid dense correspondence (NRDC) for image enhancement may be performed. In one embodiment, a correspondence may be computed for each one of a plurality of regions of a source image to one of a plurality of regions of a reference image. Computing the correspondences may include searching within a search range for each of a plurality of image characteristics. One or more of the correspondences may be aggregated into matched regions. A global color transform and/or deblurring may be applied to the source image. In one embodiment, the global color transform and/or deblurring may be based on the matched regions. At least one of the search ranges may optionally be adjusted. In some embodiments, computing, aggregating, applying and/or deblurring, and adjusting may be iteratively performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-function catheter assembly for treating arterial plaques. The multifunction catheter comprises a flexible tubular catheter body, an inflatable balloon assembly capable of multi-stage inflation at a distal end of the catheter body, at least one fluid delivery conduit formed on the catheter body, and at least one balloon control conduit formed within the catheter body. The balloon, when inflated to a first stage inside a vessel at the treatment site, defines a chamber between the balloon and the vessel wall. The at least one fluid delivery conduit is adapted to permit the delivery of an agent into the chamber to dissolve a plaque. After the removal of the plaque, the balloon is further inflated to a second stage to install a stent in the space that is vacated by the plaque. The stent can be a pre-manufactured stent or a customized stent formed by filing the space between the balloon and the treated vessel wall with a fluent composition that is solidified in situ.

Abstract: A self contained and self powered interchangeable light emitting module for use in outdoor landscaping fixtures such as pathway lights and decorative garden brickwork. The module uses battery powered LED's which are switched off and the batteries recharged by a solar cell when the module is adequately illuminated. Both the LEDs and solar cell use a single translucent panel. The module uses a hermetic enclosures and contains a desiccant and anti-algae agent to discourage fouling from condensation. Differently colored modules are provided to conveniently allow seasonal lighting decoration choices. A single color changeable and microprocessor controlled module is provided for greater convenience and coloring options.

Abstract: A versatile, foldable and disposable cutting board for preparing food is made of a thin, resiliently flexible sheet of propylene, stainless steel or other cut-resistant material. The board has a triangular section projecting away from the user to form a distal pouring funnel and spout when the board is folded along its middle by grabbing both sides and moving them toward each other. A narrow fence extending upwardly from the periphery of the board dips gradually along the distal edge toward a near horizontal position at the apex of the triangular section. The fence is interrupted along an offset portion of the proximal edge in order to provide clearance for the blade and handle of a chopping or mincing instrument.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating, modifying, elaborating and analyzing a task template is disclosed. The task templates created or modified are preferably stored in a repository of templates which are used for further task template specification.

Abstract: A catheter for delivering an agent to an area of treatment is presented. The catheter includes a catheter body, a balloon assembly coupled to the catheter body, a first lumen, and a second lumen. The balloon assembly has spaced-apart balloons that define an area between the balloons. The first lumen extends along the catheter body to pass an inflation material to the balloons to control an inflation level of the balloons. The second lumen extends along the catheter body and having an outlet in the area between the balloons. There may be a third lumen for bypassing a biological fluid such as blood while the catheter is being used. The method of using this catheter is also presented. The method entails simultaneously inflating the balloons to isolate a treatment area and adding an agent to the treatment area through one of the lumens.

Abstract: A system for detecting and displaying force data relating to impacts received on an item of athletic equipment includes two or more items of athletic equipment each having a force sensor, logic and a wireless transmitter therein, a receiver adapted to receiver signals from each of the transmitters, and a processor for formatting the data for display. The force sensor may be a capacitive force sensor. The logic may have an operating mode and a sleep mode, with an inertial sensor providing a signal to cause the logic to switch from sleep mode to operating mode. The logic identifies and stores signals exceeding a threshold for transmission. Transmissions are repeated, and the receiver is adapted to distinguish and discard corrupted and repeated transmissions. The display provides an indication of force and number of recorded hits in association with the names of the competitors.

Abstract: The invention provides novel dermatological compositions and related methods useful in the activation of skin growth factors and growth receptors. Compositions of the invention act upon follicle cells and other skin targets to induce hair growth, facilitate dermal cell repair, and enhance skin health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for identifying antibiotic compounds having transglycosylase inhibitory activity or transpeptidation inhibitory activity.

Abstract: A digital radio broadcast station which includes a common digital database having stored therein a plurality of at least several hundred (preferably at least 1800) different selections of music to be played and broadcast by the radio station. A processor system is provided for programming the operation of the digital radio broadcast station with a sequence of music selections, which are subsequently retrieved in order from the common digital database and played over the digital radio broadcast station. The processor system preferably includes a main computer system for operating the radio station, and also a backup computer system for operating the radio station in the event of a failure of the main computer system. The processor system is preferably based upon reduced instruction set computing architecture, and preferably comprises an IBM RS/6000 system with an AIX operating system. The common digital database comprises a disk array storage, preferably a dual port RAID disk array.