Abstract: A machine learning system and method for somatic mutation discovery are provided that provides improved identification of tumor-specific mutations. The improved identification of tumor-specific mutations may affect discovery of alterations and therapeutic management of cancer patients.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic, rapid, and auditable updates of digital contracts allows participants to make agreed upon changes to a digital contract that is auditable and fast, so as to improve security, as well as reduce maintenance and operations costs of the management and execution of digital contracts.

Abstract: A system and method for destroying data stored on an immutable distributed ledger utilizes technology from the following fields: encryption, digital signatures, data structures, distributed storage, distributed ledger technology, and smart contracts. Immutable distributed ledgers provide benefits for sensitive data, including availability, integrity, and data processing visibility. The system and method places sensitive data on an immutable distributed ledger and maintains these advantages of immutable distributed ledgers. The system and method also supports the efficient deletion of this sensitive data without compromising the integrity of the ledger.

Abstract: A system and method for efficient and secure private similarity detection for large private document repositories reduces the amount of trust that the participants need to give to a third party and detects malicious participants. One use of this system and method is the efficient and secure detection of similar documents across large private document repositories.

Abstract: A system and method for the secure management of digital contracts utilizes technology from the following fields: digital timestamping, encryption, distributed storage, and distributed payment systems. The existing state-of-the-art contract management systems require counter-parties to give a substantial level of trust to third parties to perform functions such as storage and verification. This system and method reduces the amount of trust that the counterparties need to give to a single third party. The system and method may be used for the secure construction and management of digital contract data and metadata.

Abstract: A system and method for the secure management of digital contracts utilizes technology from the following fields: digital timestamping, encryption, distributed storage, and distributed payment systems. The existing state-of-the-art contract management systems require counter-parties to give a substantial level of trust to third parties to perform functions such as storage and verification. This system and method reduces the amount of trust that the counterparties need to give to a single third party. The system and method may be used for the secure construction and management of digital contract data and metadata.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic, rapid, and auditable updates of digital contracts allows participants to make agreed upon changes to a digital contract that is auditable and fast, so as to improve security, as well as reduce maintenance and operations costs of the management and execution of digital contracts.

Abstract: A system and method for the secure management of digital contracts utilizes technology from the following fields: digital timestamping, encryption, distributed storage, and distributed payment systems. The existing state-of-the-art contract management systems require counter-parties to give a substantial level of trust to third parties to perform functions such as storage and verification. This system and method reduces the amount of trust that the counterparties need to give to a single third party. The system and method may be used for the secure construction and management of digital contract data and metadata.

Abstract: A system and method for processing and executing financial derivative contracts between one or more counterparties uses a distributed blockchain ledger and a smart contract and without the need for a trusted third party or intermediary. The system may have a plurality of distributed ledger nodes that each host the distributed ledger and the smart contract that are coupled to a management computer system that facilitates the processing and executing of the financial derivative using the distributed ledger and the smart contract.

Abstract: A system and method for efficient and secure private similarity detection for large private document repositories reduces the amount of trust that the participants need to give to a third party and detects malicious participants. One use of this system and method is the efficient and secure detection of similar documents across large private document repositories.

Abstract: A system and method for the secure management of digital contracts utilizes technology from the following fields: digital timestamping, encryption, distributed storage, and distributed payment systems. The existing state-of-the-art contract management systems require counter-parties to give a substantial level of trust to third parties to perform functions such as storage and verification. This system and method reduces the amount of trust that the counterparties need to give to a single third party. The system and method may be used for the secure construction and management of digital contract data and metadata.

Abstract: A caller ID based call routing feature is described for blocked and non-blocked caller ID's. A processing system in the public switched telephone network (PSTN) receives first identifying information for identify the source of a telephone call and associates additional information stored in a memory with the first identifying information. The additional information may be information about the calling party initially downloaded to the memory by a subscriber. Once retrieved from the memory by the processing system, the additional information may then be transmitted to the subscriber via the Internet for display on a monitor or to the subscriber's telephone for display on a telephone display. Another feature described is a branch calling feature where the subscriber may program a processing system within the PSTN to forward an incoming call to two or more end units (e.g., telephones) simultaneously.

Abstract: A motor control module designed to control operation of a plurality of different motors in a plurality of different tools a power tool uses an electronic clutch in the module in conjunction with a mechanical clutch in the tool to protect the tool against an overload event. The module is adapted to implement methods to provide aural and/or tactile feedback to a tool user as a warning of an impending or current fault condition in the tool. The module can prevent power from inadvertently turning on either after an overload event has cleared with the tool plugged in and its power switch on, or after plugging in the tool within the power switch on. The control module is adapted to provide torque control for the power tool, to estimate tool motor temperature and to inform a tool user when a servicing need in the tool is required.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating data over a network includes at least one user device and a server communicatively coupled to user device via the network. The server is configured to receive a request from the user device for access to at least one communication module, such as a video conferencing module, a video streaming module, and a document management module, and to deliver a user interface to the user device to enable the user device to access the communication module. Preferably, the least one communication module includes a plurality of communication modules that can be selectively activated or deactivated by the server based on the user's access rights.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the system includes a processor, referred to herein as a tandem access controller (TAC), coupled to the PSTN, where the TAC allows a subscriber to set-up and make changes to the configuration of his or her phone line or other communications device. Such changes include selective call forwarding. In one embodiment, the TAC is controlled by the subscriber using the web. The TAC is coupled internally to the PSTN in a local service area and is outside the central office of the subscriber. A calling party makes a first call to the subscriber using the subscriber's public telephone number. The TAC receives the first call prior to the call reaching the subscriber's terminating central office, which in some cases avoids a toll. The TAC then carries out the subscriber's instructions for the first call, such as making one or more second calls using telephone numbers different from the subscriber's public telephone number.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the system includes a processor, referred to herein as a tandem access controller (TAC), coupled to the PSTN, where the TAC allows a subscriber to set-up and make changes to the configuration of his or her phone line or other communications device. Such changes include selective call forwarding. In one embodiment, the TAC is controlled by the subscriber using the web. The TAC is coupled internally to the PSTN in a local service area and is outside the central office of the subscriber. A calling party makes a first call to the subscriber using the subscriber's public telephone number. The TAC receives the first call prior to the call reaching the subscriber's terminating central office, which in some cases avoids a toll. The TAC then carries out the subscriber's instructions for the first call, such as making one or more second calls using telephone numbers different from the subscriber's public telephone number.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the system includes a processor, referred to herein as a tandem access controller (TAC), coupled to the PSTN, where the TAC allows a subscriber to set-up and make changes to the configuration of his or her phone line or other communications device. Such changes include selective call forwarding. In one embodiment, the TAC is controlled by the subscriber using the web. The TAC is coupled internally to the PSTN in a local service area and is outside the central office of the subscriber. A calling party makes a first call to the subscriber using the subscriber's public telephone number. The TAC receives the first call prior to the call reaching the subscriber's terminating central office, which in some cases avoids a toll. The TAC then carries out the subscriber's instructions for the first call, such as making one or more second calls using telephone numbers different from the subscriber's public telephone number.

Abstract: A multifunction tool that allows a user to remove hinge pins and adjust hinges during the installation and removal of hinged doors. In the preferred embodiment, the tool has a hinge pin bit and an anvil extending perpendicularly from opposite sides of the first end of the tool. The second end of the tool includes a slot extending along the tool's centerline. In an alternate embodiment, the tool incorporates an anvil extending from each side of the tool, and a hinge pin bit extending from each side of the tool. The hinge pin bits have different sizes so that the tool can be used on door hinges with different size hinge pins.

Abstract: A system of cordless power tools includes a cordless power tool adapted to removably receive a rechargeable battery pack. The battery pack and the power tool can have complementary grooves and rails or L-shaped surfaces that aid in aligning the positive and negative blade terminals of the battery pack to the positive and negative tool terminals, respectively, of the power tool.

Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of a motor utilizing a generic motor control module. The method includes sampling at least one motor operating criterion during operation of the motor and executing a generic control algorithm at a predetermined periodic interval. Execution of the algorithm provides a firing angle, duty cycle, or other suitable control function solution for an electronic valve for each periodic interval, thereby controlling the behavior of the motor. Additionally, the method includes firing the electronic valve at the calculated timing during each periodic interval such that the motor functions in accordance with desired motor operational parameters.