Abstract: In one embodiment, a camera includes an image sensor within a camera housing that converts light entering the camera housing through an optical filter into digital image data. The optical filter can have a variable opacity. A processor in communication with the image sensor identifies operation settings for the optical filter and adjusts an opacity level of the optical filter over an exposure period in accordance with the operation settings for the optical filter. In addition, the processor modifies values of the digital image data based at least on the operation settings for the optical filter.

Abstract: Online marketing platforms are disclosed that harness user generated content to encourage the viral sharing and tracking of online marketing campaigns. One embodiment includes a campaign hosting system including a database connected to a network, a campaign creation device connected to the network and a plurality of user devices connected to the network.

Abstract: Content distribution systems that support Cost-Per-Engagement (CPE) based advertising are disclosed. One embodiment includes a server connected to a network and a plurality of user computers connected to the network.

Abstract: A process for forming amorphous atorvastatin comprising the steps of dissolving atorvastatin in a non-hydroxylic solvent and removing the solvent by freeze-drying, as well as processes of dissolving atorvastatin in a hydroxylic solvent with a solubilizing agent or an alkalizing agent or an antioxidant and removing the solvent by freeze-drying to afford amorphous atorvastatin.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating displays showing interactions with a piece of content accessible via a number of unrelated websites are described.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The processor is operable to receive a first notification and determine whether the first device is associated with the user account. The processor is also operable to communicate a token to the first device in response to determining that the first device is associated with the user account. Additionally, the processor is operable to receive a second notification comprising a request to authenticate the user. The processor may also determine if the second notification comprises the token. The processor is operable to authenticate the user if the second notification comprises the token. The processor is also operable to authenticate the user if the second device is not associated with the user account and the second notification comprises user credentials associated with the user account.

Abstract: Novel forms of [R—(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-?,?-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt designated Form XX, Form XXI, Form XXII, Form XXIII, Form XXIV, Form XXV, Form XXVI, Form XXVII, Form XXVIII, Form XXIX, and Form XXX, characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction, solid-state NMR, and/or Raman spectroscopy are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: In embodiments, prior to compilation into machine code, a preprocessor generates directives by processing a source code and/or bytecode representation of a program and/or selecting default directives. The preprocessor embeds the directives in a bytecode representation of the program or a separate stream associated with the bytecode representation of the program. A just-in-time compiler may compile the bytecode representation into machine code directed by the embedded directives in one pass and/or a bytecode interpreter may interpret the bytecode representation of the program. In some embodiments, a computing device generates bytecodes during execution of a program, selects default directives, and embeds the default directives in the bytecodes or a separate stream associated with the bytecodes prior to compilation of the bytecodes into machine code.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved knot tying implement consisting of an elongated rigid body containing a silicon rubber insert, bottom and side notches, bottom cavity, a concave grip, and a hook holder which enables an angler to tie a variety of fishing knots such as the modified Hangman's knot, modified Snell knot, modified Nail knot, and modified Blood knot using either monofilament fishing lines, braided or super braided fishing lines, or fluorocarbon fishing lines in an array of fishing line strengths and diameters. This knot tying implement, by the use of an aperture in the silicon rubber insert, allows for an angler's “third hand” as the fishing line, fishing lines, or fish hook are held, in place and without damage, while the angler forms their choice of the desired fishing knot.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved knot tying device consisting of an elongated rigid body containing a silicon rubber insert with an aperture, a U-shaped member containing a side notch, a top notch, a bottom notch, and a groove in and around the U-shaped member with the device incorporating a rear tubular hook holder and index finger grip. This knot tying device enables an angler to quickly join a monofilament fishing line, braided or super braided fishing line, or fluorocarbon fishing line securely to that of a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader. The disclosed knot tying device also allows for an angler to safely attach a fish hook to a monofilament fishing line, braided fishing line, or fluorocarbon fishing line and, by the use of the aperture in the silicon rubber insert, allows for an angler's “third hand” as the fishing lines are held in place and without damage.

Abstract: A method and system for transmitting game related information from a hand-held gaming device through a game console to a game controller and vice versa. In one aspect, the game related information comprises command information that causes the game controller to respond either by vibrating, rumbling or other action associated with a game being played. In another aspect, the game related information may include controller signals that cause an action at the hand-held device.

Abstract: An apparatus for joining two fixed bases having a plurality of can necking stages, is provided. The apparatus minimizes space, and reduces the diameter of a can neck as it transfers a can body from a first fixed base to a second fixed base.

Abstract: Methods and systems to detect droop events on-chip, which may include a sensor circuit located adjacent to a voltage node to convert a corresponding voltage to a digital count or value indicative of the voltage. The sensor circuit may include an n-stage ring oscillator and an asynchronous counter. The sensor circuit may include circuitry to capture and convert a phase associated with a count to a binary fractional value to increase voltage resolution. Multiple counts associated with the node may be evaluated at the node to identify minimum and maximum counts and corresponding time stamps. More complex evaluation and control circuitry may be shared amongst a plurality of sensor circuits and may include circuitry to generate and compare counts to one or more variable thresholds, circuitry to average counts over time, and memory to store state values associated with the sensors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of expressing the papillomavirus capsid protein coding sequence in a cell using an expression system under conditions facilitating expression of the protein in the cell. In another aspect of the invention, it has been discovered that virus-like particle(s) (VLPs), fragment(s), capsomer(s) or portion(s) thereof are formed from the papillomavirus capsid protein. It was further discovered that the virus-like particle(s) comprises antigenic characteristics similar to those of native infectious papillomavirus particles. In an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method of expressing the L1 major capsid protein of human papillomavirus type-11 (HPV-11) in Sf-9 insect cells using the baculovirus expression system, and the production of HPV-11 virus-like particles.

Abstract: Methods and systems to detect droop events on-chip, which may include a sensor circuit located adjacent to a voltage node to convert a corresponding voltage to a digital count or value indicative of the voltage. The sensor circuit may include an n-stage ring oscillator and an asynchronous counter. The sensor circuit may include circuitry to capture and convert a phase associated with a count to a binary fractional value to increase voltage resolution. Multiple counts associated with the node may be evaluated at the node to identify minimum and maximum counts and corresponding time stamps. More complex evaluation and control circuitry may be shared amongst a plurality of sensor circuits and may include circuitry to generate and compare counts to one or more variable thresholds, circuitry to average counts over time, and memory to store state values associated with the sensors.

Abstract: In embodiments, prior to compilation into machine code, a preprocessor generates directives by processing a source code and/or bytecode representation of a program and/or selecting default directives. The preprocessor embeds the directives in a bytecode representation of the program or a separate stream associated with the bytecode representation of the program. A just-in-time compiler may compile the bytecode representation into machine code directed by the embedded directives in one pass and/or a bytecode interpreter may interpret the bytecode representation of the program. In some embodiments, a computing device generates bytecodes during execution of a program, selects default directives, and embeds the default directives in the bytecodes or a separate stream associated with the bytecodes prior to compilation of the bytecodes into machine code.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating user generated content incorporating content from a content catalog are described. One embodiment of the invention includes a user generated content creation system, which includes a database, and is connected to a network, and a plurality of user devices that are connected to the network. In addition, the database contains a content catalog, the user generated content creation system is configured to dynamically create a user interface accessible via a user device, where the user interface enables a user device to create user generated content incorporating at least one piece of content from the content catalog, the user generated content creation system is configured to store a file containing user generated content created via the user interface on a storage device, and the user generated content creation system is configured to record information concerning content from the content catalog incorporated within the stored user generated content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating displays showing interactions with a piece of content accessible via a number of unrelated websites are described.

Abstract: Content distribution systems that support Cost-Per-Engagement (CPE) based advertising are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention includes a server connected to a network, a database connected to the server and a voter computer connected to the network. In addition, the server is configured to provide a plurality of options to the voter computer, the voter computer is configured to register with the server using a profile and to communicate a current selection from one of the options to the server, the database stores information concerning past activity associated with a voter profile and the server is configured to determine the value of the vote as a function of at least one factor indicative of stored information concerning the past activity associated with the voter profile.

Abstract: Online marketing platforms are disclosed that harness user generated content to encourage the viral sharing and tracking of online marketing campaigns. One embodiment includes a campaign hosting system including a database connected to a network, a campaign creation device connected to the network and a plurality of user devices connected to the network.