Abstract: A method of updating a protocol for a Virtual Reality (VR) medical test via a user device having a processor, the VR medical test being performed on a subject via a VR device worn by the subject, wherein the method is performed by the processor and the method comprises: displaying GUI elements associated with the protocol on the user device, the GUI elements having user adjustable settings for modifying a functioning of the VR medical test; receiving a selection input from the user device corresponding to a selection of the GUI elements; receiving a setting input from the user device that corresponds to the selected GUI elements; modifying the user adjustable setting for each of the selected GUI elements according to the corresponding setting input; and updating the protocol based on the user adjustable setting for each of the selected GUI elements and operations associated with the VR device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rebroadcasting a target signal stream. A system includes a donor antenna circuit; a processor coupled to the donor antenna circuit. The processor may be configured to: receive a signal representing a request for rebroadcasting a target signal stream to a local region, the target signal stream associated with prioritization of a first signal type relative to at least one co-existing signal type; determining a target position to orient the donor antenna circuit relative to a target source providing the target signal stream, the target position based on a positioning model defined by a set of feature scores corresponding to one or more signal metrics, wherein the target position is determined based on an optimized combination of feature scores for a subset of signal metrics associated with prioritizing the first signal type; and transmitting a signal to orient the donor antenna circuit relative to the target source.

Abstract: A method of updating a protocol for a Virtual Reality (VR) medical test via a user device having a processor, the VR medical test being performed on a subject via a VR device worn by the subject, wherein the method is performed by the processor and the method comprises: displaying GUI elements associated with the protocol on the user device, the GUI elements having user adjustable settings for modifying a functioning of the VR medical test; receiving a selection input from the user device corresponding to a selection of the GUI elements; receiving a setting input from the user device that corresponds to the selected GUI elements; modifying the user adjustable setting for each of the selected GUI elements according to the corresponding setting input; and updating the protocol based on the user adjustable setting for each of the selected GUI elements and operations associated with the VR device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rebroadcasting a target signal stream. A system includes a donor antenna circuit; a processor coupled to the donor antenna circuit. The processor may be configured to: receive a signal representing a request for rebroadcasting a target signal stream to a local region, the target signal stream associated with prioritization of a first signal type relative to at least one co-existing signal type; determining a target position to orient the donor antenna circuit relative to a target source providing the target signal stream, the target position based on a positioning model defined by a set of feature scores corresponding to one or more signal metrics, wherein the target position is determined based on an optimized combination of feature scores for a subset of signal metrics associated with prioritizing the first signal type; and transmitting a signal to orient the donor antenna circuit relative to the target source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral composition useful to reduce inflammatory processes. More specifically, the invention relates to a composition consisting essentially of an anti-oxidative effective amount of morin and a water-humectant phase, and to a composition comprising an anti-oxidative effective amount of morin, one or more anti-bacterial agents and a water-humectant phase. In an embodiment, the composition is used in a method of preventing or treating inflammatory dental diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides a tooth whitening composition comprising a peroxide composite and an orally acceptable carrier. The peroxide composite comprises a peroxide compound and a porous cross-linked polymer, preferably in the form of a microporous particulate. The peroxide compound can be sorbed onto the porous crosslinked polymer. The porous cross-linked polymer may comprise a polymerized polyunsaturated monomer selected from polyacrylates, polymethacrylates, polyitaconates, and mixtures thereof. The carrier can be non-aqueous, and can comprise a film forming material. Methods are also provided for whitening a tooth surface with the tooth whitening compositions.

Abstract: Dual-component tooth-whitening systems are disclosed comprising a peroxygen whitening agent in the first component and a transition metal catalyst along with an alkaline compound in the second component. Also disclosed are tooth-whitening methods based upon the systems.

Abstract: A method for whitening a dental surface comprises nonsimultaneously applying a whitening composition to the surface, the whitening composition comprising at least one orally acceptable peroxy compound, and directing a volume of up to about 2.5 ml of an atomized activating composition on to the surface, wherein the activating composition comprises, in the volume so directed, a peroxy compound activating effective amount of at least one orally acceptable basifying agent, and wherein applying the whitening composition and directing the activating composition are separated by an interval not greater than a peroxy compound activating effective interval. The atomized composition can be directed on to the dental surface before or after application of the whitening composition.

Abstract: A tooth whitening system comprising a tooth whitening composition comprising a whitening agent and a hydrophobic polymer carrier. The tooth whitening composition is preferably substantially non-water soluble. The tooth whitening composition is applied to the surface of a tooth to be whitened in a mammal to effect whitening on the tooth surface. Methods of whitening a surface of a tooth are also provided.

Abstract: A stable, nonaqueous liquid tooth whitening composition comprised of an anhydrous peroxide compound dispersed in an orally acceptable hydrophobic organic material such as a silicone based pressure sensitive polymer which composition when applied topically to tooth surfaces forms an adherent layer containing the peroxide compound which peroxide compound is thereafter is released from the layer to effect tooth whitening.