Abstract: Some embodiments provide a novel method for assessing the suitability of network links for connecting compute nodes located at different geographic sites. The method of some embodiments identifies and analyzes sample packets from a set of flows exchanged between first and second compute sites that are connected through a first network link in order to identify attributes of the sampled packets. The method also computes attributes of predicted packets between the identified samples in order to identify attributes of each flow in the set of flows. The method then uses the identified and computed attributes of each flow in the set of flows to emulate the set of flows passing between the two compute sites through the second network link in order to assess whether a second network link should be used for future flows (e.g., future flows exchanged between the first and second compute sites).

Abstract: A wireless communications system which provides improved power consumption and fast synchronization for low power and small footprint wireless devices is described. System and methods are described to provide a fast synchronization, low latency and efficient communications capability for services that sip data. That is services that exchange small amounts of data on an infrequent or sporadic basis, or data that is communicated in bursts with relatively large periods of inactivity in between.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for generating financing structures. A learning engine may extract data sets associated with sellers of various products. The learning engine may be trained using the data sets. The learning engine may identify a subset of dimensions that cause a change in a determination of a final price for a given product. The learning engine may compute a value for each of the sellers with respect to each dimension. The learning engine may group the sellers into different clusters. The learning engine may generate using a model, including the subset of dimensions. The learning engine may receive a request to generate a financing structure for a specified product sold by a specified seller. The learning engine may generate financing structures for the specified product sold by the specified seller based on the generated model.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for generating financing structures. A learning engine may extract data sets associated with sellers of various products. The learning engine may be trained using the data sets. The learning engine may identify a subset of dimensions that cause a change in a determination of a final price for a given product. The learning engine may compute a value for each of the sellers with respect to each dimension. The learning engine may group the sellers into different clusters. The learning engine may generate using a model, including the subset of dimensions. The learning engine may receive a request to generate a financing structure for a specified product sold by a specified seller. The learning engine may generate financing structures for the specified product sold by the specified seller based on the generated model.

Abstract: A wireless communications system which provides improved power consumption and fast synchronization for low power and small footprint wireless devices is described. System and methods are described to provide a fast synchronization, low latency and efficient communications capability for services that sip data. That is services that exchange small amounts of data on an infrequent or sporadic basis, or data that is communicated in bursts with relatively large periods of inactivity in between.

Abstract: A wireless communications system which provides improved power consumption and fast synchronization for low power and small footprint wireless devices is described. System and methods are described to provide a fast synchronization, low latency and efficient communications capability for services that sip data. That is services that exchange small amounts of data on an infrequent or sporadic basis, or data that is communicated in bursts with relatively large periods of inactivity in between.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for generating financing structures. A learning engine may extract data sets associated with sellers of various products. The learning engine may be trained using the data sets. The learning engine may identify a subset of dimensions that cause a change in a determination of a final price for a given product. The learning engine may compute a value for each of the sellers with respect to each dimension. The learning engine may group the sellers into different clusters. The learning engine may generate using a model, including the subset of dimensions. The learning engine may receive a request to generate a financing structure for a specified product sold by a specified seller. The learning engine may generate financing structures for the specified product sold by the specified seller based on the generated model.

Abstract: A monitoring system is disclosed for in vivo monitoring of preselected physiological parameters associated with acute and/or chronic tissue compromise or failure in one or multiple tissue/organ sites in real time. In one method, a body portion of a surgical stapling device is positioned adjacent a first tissue section, an anvil assembly adapted to engage the body portion is positioned adjacent a second tissue section, and a monitoring device is positioned adjacent the first and/or second tissue sections. The monitoring device includes a sensor adapted to measure a preselected physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting signal to an extracorporeal receiving unit. The surgical stapling device is fired to mechanically secure the first and second tissue sections with at least one staple and the preselected physiological parameter is monitored via the information transmitted from the monitoring device to the receiving unit.

Abstract: A wireless communications system which provides improved power consumption and fast synchronization for low power and small footprint wireless devices is described. System and methods are described to provide a fast synchronization, low latency and efficient communications capability for services that sip data. That is services that exchange small amounts of data on an infrequent or sporadic basis, or data that is communicated in bursts with relatively large periods of inactivity in between.

Abstract: A wireless communications system which provides improved power consumption and fast synchronization for low power and small footprint wireless devices is described. System and methods are described to provide a fast synchronization, low latency and efficient communications capability for services that sip data. That is services that exchange small amounts of data on an infrequent or sporadic basis, or data that is communicated in bursts with relatively large periods of inactivity in between.

Abstract: A wireless communications system which provides improved power consumption and fast synchronization for low power and small footprint wireless devices is described. System and methods are described to provide a fast synchronization, low latency and efficient communications capability for services that sip data. That is services that exchange small amounts of data on an infrequent or sporadic basis, or data that is communicated in bursts with relatively large periods of inactivity in between.

Abstract: A system, method, and device are provided for activating an emergency protocol when a weak point on a user device is compromised as a result of an applied stress. The system comprises the user device and its relationship with a network element. When the weak point on the user device undergoes stress and breaks, a distress signal is sent to the network element. The network element then proceeds to activate the emergency protocol which may include placing a call to an emergency response team.

Abstract: A monitoring system is disclosed for in vivo monitoring of preselected physiological parameters associated with acute and/or chronic tissue compromise or failure in one or multiple tissue/organ sites in real time. In one method, a body portion of a surgical stapling device is positioned adjacent a first tissue section, an anvil assembly adapted to engage the body portion is positioned adjacent a second tissue section, and a monitoring device is positioned adjacent the first and/or second tissue sections. The monitoring device includes a sensor adapted to measure a preselected physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting signal to an extracorporeal receiving unit. The surgical stapling device is fired to mechanically secure the first and second tissue sections with at least one staple and the preselected physiological parameter is monitored via the information transmitted from the monitoring device to the receiving unit.

Abstract: A monitoring system is disclosed for in vivo monitoring of preselected physiological parameters associated with acute and/or chronic tissue compromise or failure in one or multiple tissue/organ sites in real time. In one method, a body portion of a surgical stapling device is positioned adjacent a first tissue section, an anvil assembly adapted to engage the body portion is positioned adjacent a second tissue section, and a monitoring device is positioned adjacent the first and/or second tissue sections. The monitoring device includes a sensor adapted to measure a preselected physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting signal to an extracorporeal receiving unit. The surgical stapling device is fired to mechanically secure the first and second tissue sections with at least one staple and the preselected physiological parameter is monitored via the information transmitted from the monitoring device to the receiving unit.

Abstract: Disclosed are genomic sequences for nine strains of Cronobacter spp. (C. sakazakii—696, 701, 680; C. malonaticus—507, 681; C. turicensis—564; C. muytjensii—530; C. dublinensis—582; C. genomosp1—581) and compositions, methods, and kits for detecting, identifying and distinguishing Cronobacter spp. strains from each other and from non-Cronobacter spp. strains. Some embodiments describe isolated nucleic acid compositions unique to certain Cronobacter strains as well as compositions that are specific to all Cronobacter spp. Primer and probe compositions and methods of use of primers and probes are also provided. Kits for identification of Cronobacter spp. are also described. Some embodiments relate to computer software methods for setting a control based threshold for analysis of PCR data.

Abstract: A monitoring system is disclosed for in vivo monitoring of preselected physiological parameters associated with acute and/or chronic tissue compromise or failure in one or multiple tissue/organ sites in real time. In one method, a body portion of a surgical stapling device is positioned adjacent a first tissue section, an anvil assembly adapted to engage the body portion is positioned adjacent a second tissue section, and a monitoring device is positioned adjacent the first and/or second tissue sections. The monitoring device includes a sensor adapted to measure a preselected physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting signal to an extracorporeal receiving unit. The surgical stapling device is fired to mechanically secure the first and second tissue sections with at least one staple and the preselected physiological parameter is monitored via the information transmitted from the monitoring device to the receiving unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a handheld apparatus for in vivo examination of the viability of a biological tissue.