Abstract: The invention provides a composition and method for treating prostate disorders. The composition can be formulated to provide a saw palmetto oil having about 3% w/w ?-sitosterol.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising one or more hydroxytryptamides and method of its use in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. The invention includes embodiments wherein the composition comprises caffeine and chlorogenic acids. The composition finds use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, including providing neuroprotection against the advancement of the symptoms of these disorders.

Abstract: A composition of chlorogenic acids and method of its use and manufacture in the treatment of metabolic disorders. The composition can be obtained from sunflower seed extract, including Helianthus annulus seeds.

Abstract: Techniques for transferring data between a host system and a remote system over a network are disclosed. A large command with associated data to be transmitted is divided into segments. Each segment is encapsulated in a network transport unit that includes a corresponding segment identifier for the segment. The network transport units for the segments are then submitted for transmission between the host system and the remote system using multiple network paths. A system receiving the network transport units for the segments reassembles the command with associated data based on the corresponding segment identifiers in the network transport units.

Abstract: A method, an electronic device, and computer readable medium for payment authentication are provided. The method includes receiving a device user authentication. The method also includes receiving a payment request. The method additionally includes determining whether one or more payment conditions corresponding to the device user authentication are satisfied upon receipt of the payment request. The method further includes authorizing a payment application to process the payment request when the one or more payment conditions is satisfied.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a secure payment transaction on a mobile device are provided. The method includes determining, using a computer processor of the mobile device, whether a requested operation is a security sensitive operation, and when the requested operation is determined to be a security sensitive operation, executing the requested operation in a secure environment of the mobile device.

Abstract: Turbine lubricant additives and lubricants including such additives that provide rust prevention and water separation but also pass the demanding stage II wet filterability at the same time.

Abstract: A battery system includes a position detector configured to detect whether a first battery protector is coupled to a second power rail and positioned at a bottom of a stack. A cell balancing input (CBI) is coupled to receive a CBI signal to enable or disable cell balancing of the first battery protector. A cell balancing output (CBO) enables cell balancing of a second protector in the stack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising bisacurone. The composition finds use in treating the skin, including skin whitening applications. The composition can be obtained from an extract of turmeric rhizome.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising chlorogenic acid and methods for their use and manufacture in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The compositions can be formulated from botanical sources of chlorogenic acid including sunflower seed extract.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for secure electronic payment are provided. The method includes authenticating a user of an electronic device executing a trusted payment application in a trusted execution environment of the electronic device, receiving credit card data from the user, generating credit card track data based on the received credit card data, and storing the credit card track data.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition and method for treating dyspepsia with asafoetida and milk thistle extract. A method of making the inventive composition is contemplated.

Abstract: A cell balancing system includes sensing circuitry configured to sense a cell voltage of each of a plurality of cells of a battery. Cell balancing circuitry is configured to balance each of the plurality of cells in response to a respective cell balancing command for each of the plurality of cells. A comparison circuit configured to compare the sensed cell voltages for each of the plurality of cells to an adaptive threshold voltage. The comparison circuit generates a respective cell state for each of the plurality of cells to indicate a state of the respective cell voltage for each of the plurality of cells relative to the adaptive threshold voltage. A controller is configured to set the respective cell balancing command for each of the plurality of cells and to adjust the adaptive threshold voltage based on an evaluation of the cell states for the plurality of cells.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition and method for treating prostate disorders. The composition can be formulated to provide a saw palmetto oil having about 3% w/w ?-sitosterol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a herbal composition derived from Mangifera indica. Methods of making and using the composition for the management of obesity are also contemplated.

Abstract: A cell balancing system includes sensing circuitry configured to sense a cell voltage of each of a plurality of cells of a battery. Cell balancing circuitry is configured to balance each of the plurality of cells in response to a respective cell balancing command for each of the plurality of cells. A comparison circuit configured to compare the sensed cell voltages for each of the plurality of cells to an adaptive threshold voltage. The comparison circuit generates a respective cell state for each of the plurality of cells to indicate a state of the respective cell voltage for each of the plurality of cells relative to the adaptive threshold voltage. A controller is configured to set the respective cell balancing command for each of the plurality of cells and to adjust the adaptive threshold voltage based on an evaluation of the cell states for the plurality of cells.

Abstract: A cell balancing system includes sensing circuitry configured to sense a cell voltage of each of a plurality of cells of a battery. Cell balancing circuitry is configured to balance each of the plurality of cells in response to a respective cell balancing command for each of the plurality of cells. A comparison circuit configured to compare the sensed cell voltages for each of the plurality of cells to an adaptive threshold voltage. The comparison circuit generates a respective cell state for each of the plurality of cells to indicate a state of the respective cell voltage for each of the plurality of cells relative to the adaptive threshold voltage. A controller is configured to set the respective cell balancing command for each of the plurality of cells and to adjust the adaptive threshold voltage based on an evaluation of the cell states for the plurality of cells.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a composition formulated from green tea flower and methods for making and using the composition in the management of body weight.

Abstract: A battery system includes a position detector configured to detect whether a first battery protector is coupled to a second power rail and positioned at a bottom of a stack. A cell balancing input (CBI) is coupled to receive a CBI signal to enable or disable cell balancing of the first battery protector. A cell balancing output (CBO) enables cell balancing of a second protector in the stack.

Abstract: A method of modulating body weight using a composition of rosemary extract having a pre-determined amount of ursolic acid.