Abstract: An adjustable recessed trim for a lighting fixture includes an enclosure with a light output opening and a light source opening provided upward from the light output opening. An adjustable cover piece having a cover piece light source opening is provided over the enclosure in registration with the enclosure light source opening and is adjustable between at least a first position and a second position.

Abstract: Transportation services are matched with a specified demand for transportation services. Categories of transportation services met by capabilities of the transportation service provider is determined, along with preference data concerning the transportation service provider. Candidate service interest is used to match the transportation service provider to the specified demand for transportation services. Competitive bids are obtained to meet a specified demand for transportation services, and the transportation service provider is offered inclusion in the competitive bids based on the candidate service interest. If the transportation service provider wins the bid, provision of the transportation service are arranged, and if the transportation service provider loses the bid, repeating the sequence of using the candidate service interest to match the transportation service provider to the specified demand for transportation services.

Abstract: Matches for load or transportation services with transportation service providers (TSPs) are established, and estimated arrival times are provided. A transportation service request is arranged and an estimate of time of arrival is made based on an estimation of a time for performing a delivery of the load or provide the transportation service, and the time of arrival estimate is adjusted by at least one external factor expected to affect transit time. An anticipated turn-around time for availability of the TSP is made for a subsequent leg or backhaul and the adjusted time of arrival estimate and the anticipated turn-around time are used to estimate a time of availability of the TSP for the subsequent leg or backhaul. An accepted bid for the subsequent leg or backhaul is made based on an estimated time of availability.

Abstract: A remotely-operated gun is mounted in a cradle having a linear actuator for charging the gun. A charging adapter that is fixed to the linear actuator enables different types of guns to be charged. The charging adapter is easily configured to accommodate different gun types.

Abstract: A framework assembly for mounting accessories to the head of an underwater diver is disclosed. The assembly generally includes an equipment mounting rig connected by a post to a low-profile head-engaging base, wherein the base is adapted to fit snugly to the top part of a diver's head and under a diving hood such that the base is securely held in place by said diving hood. Waterproof equipment, including flashlights, cameras, and the like, may be mounted onto the rig.

Abstract: Matches for load or transportation services with transportation service providers (TSPs) are established, and estimated arrival times are provided. A transportation service request is provided and a received bid is received. An estimate of time of arrival is made based on an estimation of a time for performing a delivery of the load or provide the transportation service, and the time of arrival estimate is adjusted by at least one external factor expected to affect transit time. An anticipated turn-around time for availability of the TSP is made for a subsequent leg or backhaul and the adjusted time of arrival estimate and the anticipated turn-around time are used to estimate a time of availability of the TSP for the subsequent leg or backhaul. An accepted bid for the subsequent leg or backhaul is made based on an estimated time of availability.

Abstract: The contribution of noise to digitally sampled signals is reduced using a statistical processor and a slope limiter. The statistical processor determines an average value (mean and/or standard deviation) of the filtered signal which is used to determine a slope limit corresponding to an expected maximum first derivative value of a target signal frequency. This slope limit is applied to constrain the output of an analog to digital converter, to prevent the output of the analog to digital converter from exceeding this maximum rate of rise or fall. By constraining the output of the analog to digital converter, it is possible to digitally sample analog signals without first utilizing an anti-aliasing filter, since the post processing of the digitally sampled signals limits the contribution of the higher frequency components of the signal to thereby enable a fully digital sampling and filtering circuit to be provided for receiving signals.

Abstract: Matches for load or transportation services with transportation service providers (TSPs) are established, and estimated arrival times are provided. A transportation service request is provided and a received bid is received. An estimate of time of arrival is made based on an estimation of a time for performing a delivery of the load or provide the transportation service, and the time of arrival estimate is adjusted by at least one external factor expected to affect transit time. An anticipated turn-around time for availability of the TSP is made for a subsequent leg or backhaul and the adjusted time of arrival estimate and the anticipated turn-around time are used to estimate a time of availability of the TSP for the subsequent leg or backhaul. An accepted bid for the subsequent leg or backhaul is made based on an estimated time of availability.

Abstract: Matches for transportation services with transportation service providers (TSPs) and providing tracking are combined with an option for location tracking of the load or transportation service. Bids are accepted for transportation services and, on acceptance, a request is made for the TSP or driver “opt-in” to location tracking through a mobile device. The system automatically communicates with the driver to confirm acceptance of mobile telephone tracking (opt-in) and location tracking is initiated. The location is reported according to a threshold, along with updated estimates of pick-up and of completion of delivery. The tracking provides substantially a “24/7” access to the location and updated estimated completion of delivery. Upon completion of delivery, the tracking is terminated (automatic opt-out).

Abstract: Transportation services are matched with transportation service providers (TSPs) in response to received transportation requests. A description of a load or other transportation service is obtained, a shipping lane is determined and the transportation request is parsed. Respondents, including those accepting queries in a predetermined automated format, are queried. The bids are received and prices, corresponding to the bids, are provided to an entity submitting the transportation request, and the bid is confirmed. If the TSP will accept a further transportation request, an estimated time of availability is determined and the further transportation request is searched.

Abstract: A framework assembly for mounting accessories to the head of an underwater diver is disclosed. The assembly generally includes an equipment mounting rig connected by a post to a low-profile head-engaging base, wherein the base is adapted to fit snugly to the top part of a diver's head and under a diving hood such that the base is securely held in place by said diving hood. Waterproof equipment, including flashlights, cameras, and the like, may be mounted onto the rig.

Abstract: A method for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes by administering an oral pharmaceutical formulation which comprises of insulin or its analogues amalgamated with suitable encapsulating agents and pharmaceutical excipients. The encapsulated pharmaceutical oral formulation protects insulin or its analogues from harsh milieu of the gastrointestinal tract and facilitates efficient delivery of insulin at targeted sites with sustained hypoglycemic activity.

Abstract: The contribution of noise to digitally sampled signals is reduced using a statistical processor and a slope limiter. The statistical processor determines an average value (mean and/or standard deviation) of the filtered signal which is used to determine a slope limit corresponding to an expected maximum first derivative value of a target signal frequency. This slope limit is applied to constrain the output of an analog to digital converter, to prevent the output of the analog to digital converter from exceeding this maximum rate of rise or fall. By constraining the output of the analog to digital converter, it is possible to digitally sample analog signals without first utilizing an anti-aliasing filter, since the post processing of the digitally sampled signals limits the contribution of the higher frequency components of the signal to thereby enable a fully digital sampling and filtering circuit to be provided for receiving signals.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing the contribution of noise to digitally sampled signals includes a statistical processor and a slope limiter. The statistical processor determines an average value (mean and/or standard deviation) of the filtered signal which is used to determine a slope limit corresponding to an expected maximum first derivative value of a target signal frequency. This slope limit is applied to constrain the output of an analog to digital converter, to prevent the output of the analog to digital converter from exceeding this maximum rate of rise or fall. By constraining the output of the analog to digital converter, it is possible to digitally sample analog signals without first utilizing an anti-aliasing filter, since the post processing of the digitally sampled signals limits the contribution of the higher frequency components of the signal to thereby enable a fully digital sampling and filtering circuit to be provided for receiving signals.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to adjustable recessed trim. An adjustable recessed trim (10) for a lighting fixture includes an enclosure with a light output opening (21) and a light source opening (31) provided upward from the light output opening (21). An adjustable cover piece (40) having a cover piece light source opening (41) is provided over the enclosure in registration with the enclosure light source opening (31) and is adjustable between at least a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing the contribution of noise to digitally sampled signals includes a statistical processor and a slope limiter. The statistical processor determines an average value (mean and/or standard deviation) of the filtered signal which is used to determine a slope limit corresponding to an expected maximum first derivative value of a target signal frequency. This slope limit is applied to constrain the output of an analog to digital converter, to prevent the output of the analog to digital converter from exceeding this maximum rate of rise or fall. By constraining the output of the analog to digital converter, it is possible to digitally sample analog signals without first utilizing an anti-aliasing filter, since the post processing of the digitally sampled signals limits the contribution of the higher frequency components of the signal to thereby enable a fully digital sampling and filtering circuit to be provided for receiving signals.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a vehicle useful for delivering a pharmaceutically active compound including a genetic molecule or composition. More particularly, the present invention provides microemulsions for transdermal delivery of pharmaceutically active agents to a subject.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of graphically defining a formula comprises the steps of: providing a graphically defined formula including one or more objects that graphically define the formula; selecting one or more of the objects to be grouped into a new component object; determining the number of connections that provide an input to the selected objects; determining the number of connections that provide an output to the selected objects; determining a graphical definition of the formula, where the selected objects are replaced with a representation of the new component object having the determined number of inputs and the determined number of outputs, connection(s) inputting to the selected objects from other objects are replaced with connection(s) connecting to the input(s) of the new component object and connection(s) outputting from the selected objects to the other objects are replaced with connection(s) connecting from the output(s) of the new component object; and determining a logical definition of

Abstract: The present invention relates to the delivery of drug, peptide and protein pharmaceuticals using a biotin-mediated uptake system. More particularly the invention relates to the amplification of active substance delivery with the biotin uptake system using a biotin-active substance-polymer conjugate or a biotin-nanoparticle conjugate. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the conjugates, pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing same and methods of diagnosis and treatment involving the conjugates.

Abstract: A system and method for arming and disarming a network camera, limiting the number of e-mails sent by the network camera to a user, enabling the network camera to initiate phone calls, transmitting and/or recording video and audio, connecting the network camera to other detection devices, activating a siren, and allowing users to identify themselves within a fixed period of time before taking notification actions. The system and method may be implemented in a device including the network camera.