Abstract: Vehicle control systems and modules are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a vehicle control module includes a first module connector configured to connect to a vehicle in place of a vehicle input device configured to control an operational part of the vehicle, a second module connector configured to connect to the vehicle input device, and an electronic controller configured to (i) receive an input command regarding the operational part of the vehicle from the vehicle input device connected via the second module connector, (ii) modify the input command, and (iii) transmit the modified input command to the vehicle via the first module connector to cause the vehicle to operate the operational part in accordance with the modified input command.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing cast iron components having increased hardness are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, a method of forming a cast iron component for industrial equipment includes forming the cast iron component in a predetermined shape, machining the cast iron component, heat treating the cast iron component by raising the temperature of the cast iron component to an upper temperature, and cryogenically heat treating the cast iron component by lowering the temperature of the cast iron component to a lower temperature.

Abstract: Vehicle control systems and modules are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a vehicle control module includes a first module connector configured to connect to a vehicle in place of a vehicle input device configured to control an operational part of the vehicle, a second module connector configured to connect to the vehicle input device, and an electronic controller configured to (i) receive an input command regarding the operational part of the vehicle from the vehicle input device connected via the second module connector, (ii) modify the input command, and (iii) transmit the modified input command to the vehicle via the first module connector to cause the vehicle to operate the operational part in accordance with the modified input command.

Abstract: A firearm security system for securing a firearm and alerting an owner of the firearm when an unauthorized user accesses the firearm is disclosed. The firearm security system comprises a rack. The rack comprises a door operated using an authentication mechanism. The rack comprises a magnetic section. The rack comprises a first processor. The firearm is provided with a magnetic strip. The magnetic strip of the firearm is mounted to the magnetic section at the rack. The first processor transmits an alert to an electronic device of the owner when the firearm is removed from the magnetic section without the authentication mechanism, indicating that an unauthorized user removed the firearm from the rack. Thus allowing the rightful owner to be able to locate and retrieve their firearm from the unauthorized user.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for the adaptive customization of application components, such as different application modules or data objects. In an embodiment of the invention, an adaptive customization of application component method includes executing an application in memory of a computer and monitoring by the application interactions between an end user and the application. The method also includes computing by the application a frequency of access of components of the application. Finally, the method includes re-starting execution of the application including only components computed to be most frequently accessed while excluding components computed to be less frequently accessed.

Abstract: An assembly of shaped components of firm but compressible materials that create an elevated platform within the passenger areas of a vehicle that provides a dog or dogs with enhanced comfort, safety and external views through the vehicle's windows from the down resting position. The assembly generally includes a horizontally placed component that delivers a level elevated surface and two or more vertical components placed in the leg-room area that support the horizontal component. The components are attached and detached in various combinations for quick placement, removal, storage and portability.

Abstract: The invention is a system of components that when assembled within a vehicle creates an elevated, stable and comfortable riding platform for dogs (6) (7). The invention achieves this uniquely by substantially filling existing volumes of space in the vehicle with components made of compressible yet structurally firm material such that a large elevated platform emerges that is bound by three existing surfaces in the vehicle and that moves in lock step with the vehicle's motion. The invention assembles and disassembles quickly and has no attachment points to any part of the vehicle interior. Dogs can assume the natural down resting position and experience safety, comfort and a visual experience usually only available to human passengers along with greatly reduced anxiety and fewer incidents of motion sickness.

Abstract: A system for improving shape-based targeting by using interest level data is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises creating one or more trade zones, wherein creating a trade zone comprises grouping a set of parameters to deliver custom shapes, clustering the custom shapes according to offline data and geographic distribution of IP addresses, and mapping clusters of the custom shapes to IP addresses. Data indicating consumption of a content source is received, the content source having a plurality of tokens. The plurality of tokens is organized according to the one or more trade zones, wherein the one or more trade zones consume the tokens at a calculated rate and the calculated rate is analyzed to determine an interest associated with each trade zone. Targeting is based on a selected trade zone, wherein the selected trade zone is selected based upon a desired interest representative of a desired audience.

Abstract: A system for improving shape-based targeting by using interest level data is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes creating one or more trade zones, wherein creating a trade zone includes grouping a set of parameters to deliver custom shapes, clustering the custom shapes according to offline data and geographic distribution of IP addresses, and mapping clusters of the custom shapes to IP addresses. Data indicating consumption of a content source is received by one or more trade zones at a calculated rate and the calculated rate is analyzed to determine an interest associated with each trade zone. Targeting is based on a selected trade zone, wherein the selected trade zone is selected based upon a desired interest representative of a desired audience. A targeting request is transmitted including instructions or information associated with a target action, and the target action is performed.

Abstract: A system for improving shape-based targeting by using interest level data is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises creating one or more trade zones, wherein creating a trade zone comprises grouping a set of parameters to deliver custom shapes, clustering the custom shapes according to offline data and geographic distribution of IP addresses, and mapping clusters of the custom shapes to IP addresses. Data indicating consumption of a content source is received, the content source having a plurality of tokens. The plurality of tokens is organized according to the one or more trade zones, wherein the one or more trade zones consume the tokens at a calculated rate and the calculated rate is analyzed to determine an interest associated with each trade zone. Targeting is based on a selected trade zone, wherein the selected trade zone is selected based upon a desired interest representative of a desired audience.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for rapid parameter passing. A method includes enumerating a set of parameters; providing an indication in a first set of arrays of whether to acquire from first program portion information associated with one or more parameters of the set of parameters, in response to a second program portion issuing a query t a third program portion for identifying the one or more parameters; populating a second et of arrays in an image of the first set of arrays with the information received from the first program portion associated with the one or more parameters, in response to a request from the second program portion; evaluating the third program portion by utilizing the information associated with the one or more parameters from the second set of arrays to derive an output from the third program portion for return to the second program portion; and conveying the output second program portion to the first program portion.

Abstract: The invention features a monoclonal antibodies specific for human type I alveolar cells or for human type II alveolar cells. The invention also features methods of detecting lung injury in a subject using these monoclonal antibodies.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for rapid parameter passing. A method includes enumerating a set of parameters; providing an indication in a first set of arrays of whether to acquire from a first program portion an information associated with one or more parameters of the set of parameters, in response to a second program portion issuing a query to a third program portion for identifying the one or more parameters; populating a second set of arrays in an image of the first set of arrays with the information received from the first program portion associated with the one or more parameters, in response to a request from the second program portion; evaluating the third program portion by utilizing the information associated with the one or more parameters from the second set of arrays to derive an output from the third program portion for return to the second program portion; and conveying the output from the second program portion to the first program portion.

Abstract: The invention features a monoclonal antibodies specific for human type I alveolar cells or for human type II alveolar cells. The invention also features methods of detecting lung injury in a subject using these monoclonal antibodies.