Abstract: Compositions for forming an improved vapor mitigation barrier are contemplated, such compositions being formed as an aqueous mixture of an asphalt component and a latex component, with the latex component including a chemically resistant latex, the chemically resistant latex being an acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer, an elastomeric fluoropolymer, or both. Such compositions, when cured and formed into a vapor mitigation barrier, may be seen to substantially mitigate diffusion of chlorinated hydrocarbons across the barriers. Also contemplated are methods for forming such vapor mitigation barriers, as well as vapor mitigation barrier products formed via the application of such compositions to various substrates.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a probability value for an event. The system includes a source for generating a plurality of digital input signals, a processor connected to the source to receive the plurality of digital input signals from the source, and a display connected to the processor for displaying a final output. Preferably, the method further includes validating the probability value.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a probability value for an event. The system includes a source for generating a plurality of digital input signals, a processor connected to the source to receive the plurality of digital input signals from the source, and a display connected to the processor for displaying a final output. Preferably, the method further includes validating the probability value.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing empirical null hypothesis for a biological time series is disclosed herein. The method also includes calculating an amount that a second plurality of epochs is similar to a first plurality of epochs using large-scale testing to estimate an empirical null hypothesis for a subset of the epochs. The method also includes determining if the second plurality of epochs is from the same EEG recording.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting and removing EEG artifacts is disclosed herein. Each source of a plurality of sources for an EEG signal is separated for a selected artifact type. Each source of the plurality of sources is reconstituted into a recorded montage and an optimal reference montage for recognizing the selected artifact type of each source. The sources with artifacts are removed and the remaining sources are reconstituted into a filtered montage for the EEG signal.

Abstract: Methods of cleaning-in-place are contemplated whereby a suspension is introduced into a mechanical system containing contaminated surfaces. The solid-phase particles suspended within the suspension are functional to at least partially clean the contamination. Following the at least partial cleaning, the suspension may be purged from the mechanical system. In this way, it may be seen that modalities of decontamination may be achieved which may be operative to decontaminate many types and degrees of contamination for which it may not be feasible to decontaminate via conventional methods of decontamination.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating contaminated soil and groundwater are contemplated. An aqueous slurry may be formulated from particles of solid-phase organic materials having particle sizes between 0.1 and 100 microns, which serve as organic electron donors which may biodegrade subsurface contaminants. The aqueous slurry is injected into an environmental subsurface at a pressure lower than the fracture pressure of the subsurface, which will result in a more uniform distribution of the slurry throughout the subsurface, rather than concentrated deposition of the solid-phase organic materials at points along the fractures, and will also tend to reduce disruption of the architecture of the soil matrix, increasing the utility of the remediated soil and preventing an increase in the rates of generation and efflux of methane and nitrous oxide from the soil to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Barriers for improved vapor mitigation are contemplated, such barriers being formed as a cured latex-asphalt mixture applied to the metal surface of a metallized substrate. The latex-asphalt mixture, prior to curing, comprises an emulsion of an asphalt component, a latex component, and water. Such barriers may be seen to substantially mitigate diffusion of chemical contaminants across the barriers in the form of gas or liquids. Also contemplated are methods for forming such barriers, whether fabricated off-site for installation on site, fabricated in-situ.

Abstract: A method for graphically displaying evoked potentials is disclosed herein. The method transforms each of an averaged evoked potentials into a single vertical line, wherein a first amplitude range is represented by a first color, a second amplitude range is represented by a second color, a third amplitude range is represented by a third color and a fourth amplitude range is represented by a fourth color.

Abstract: A method for visualizing data from electrical source imaging (ESI) is disclosed herein. The method converts the ESI into a plurality of ESI waveforms. The method generates a virtual electrode from the plurality of ESI waveforms. The method places the virtual electrode at a three-dimensional (3D) location of a representation of the patient's brain or on the surface of the scalp. The method receives a direct measurement of the virtual electrode at the 3D location.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the destruction of contaminants adsorbed from contaminated water by activated carbon are contemplated. Following adsorption of contaminants onto micron-sized activated carbon particles, the micron-sized activated carbon particles are contained within a reactor. A destructive process is then initiated within the regeneration reaction in order to destroy contaminant adsorbed to the micron-sized activated carbon particles contained within the reactor, which results in the destruction of the contaminants adsorbed to the micron-sized activated carbon particles and thus the regeneration of the micron-sized activated carbon particles for subsequent re-use in remediation of contaminated water.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a probability value for an event. The system includes a source for generating a plurality of digital input signals, a processor connected to the source to receive the plurality of digital input signals from the source, and a display connected to the processor for displaying a final output. Preferably, the method further includes validating the probability value.

Abstract: A method and system for a user interface for artifact removal in an EEG is disclosed herein. The invention allows an operator to select a plurality of artifacts to be automatically removed from an EEG recording using a user interface. The operator pushes a button on the user interface to apply a plurality of filters to remove the plurality of artifacts from the EEG and generate a clean EEG for viewing.

Abstract: Methods for increasing hydrophobicity of native water-bearing zones or aquifers comprising the step of permanently embedding non-degradable, solid colloidal materials formed to have a particulate size of less than 10 microns. Exemplary materials include activated carbon, zeolites and hydrophobically treated clays. The particulate colloidal materials are coated with an agent to facilitate their distribution, including anionic polymers, chelating agents or combinations thereof. The materials are applied preferably by low pressure injection and are particularly effective at containing the migration of hydrocarbon contaminants, typically present as a plume, for at least several decades.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing empirical null hypothesis for a biological time series is disclosed herein. The method also includes calculating an amount that a second plurality of epochs is similar to a first plurality of epochs using large-scale testing to estimate an empirical null hypothesis for a subset of the epochs. The method also includes determining if the second plurality of epochs is from the same EEG recording.

Abstract: A method for graphically displaying evoked potentials is disclosed herein. The method transforms each of an averaged evoked potentials into a single vertical line, wherein a first amplitude range is represented by a first color, a second amplitude range is represented by a second color, a third amplitude range is represented by a third color and a fourth amplitude range is represented by a fourth color.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating contaminated soil and groundwater are contemplated. An aqueous slurry may be formulated from particles of solid-phase organic materials having particle sizes between 0.1 and 100 microns, which serve as organic electron donors which may biodegrade subsurface contaminants. The aqueous slurry is injected into an environmental subsurface at a pressure lower than the fracture pressure of the subsurface, which will result in a more uniform distribution of the slurry throughout the subsurface, rather than concentrated deposition of the solid-phase organic materials at points along the fractures, and will also tend to reduce disruption of the architecture of the soil matrix, increasing the utility of the remediated soil and preventing an increase in the rates of generation and efflux of methane and nitrous oxide from the soil to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Compositions for forming an improved vapor mitigation barrier are contemplated, such compositions being formed as an aqueous mixture of an asphalt component and a latex component, with the latex component including a chemically resistant latex, the chemically resistant latex being an acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer, an elastomeric fluoropolymer, or both. Such compositions, when cured and formed into a vapor mitigation barrier, may be seen to substantially mitigate diffusion of chlorinated hydrocarbons across the barriers. Also contemplated are methods for forming such vapor mitigation barriers, as well as vapor mitigation barrier products formed via the application of such compositions to various substrates.

Abstract: A method and system for a user interface for artifact removal in an EEG is disclosed herein. The invention allows an operator to select a plurality of artifacts to be automatically removed from an EEG recording using a user interface. The operator pushes a button on the user interface to apply a plurality of filters to remove the plurality of artifacts from the EEG and generate a clean EEG for viewing.

Abstract: Barriers for improved vapor mitigation are contemplated, such barriers being formed as a cured latex-asphalt mixture applied to the metal surface of a metallized substrate. The latex-asphalt mixture, prior to curing, comprises an emulsion of an asphalt component, a latex component, and water. Such barriers may be seen to substantially mitigate diffusion of chemical contaminants across the barriers in the form of gas or liquids. Also contemplated are methods for forming such barriers, whether fabricated off-site for installation on site, fabricated in-situ.