Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions, including, without limitation, algorithms, computer readable media, computer programs, apparatus, and systems for determining the identity of nucleic acids in nucleotide sequences using, for example, data obtained from sequencing by synthesis methods. A plurality of smaller flow cells is employed, each with a relatively small area to be imaged, in order to provide greater flexibility and efficiency.

Abstract: A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member, a rear housing member, a lens member mounted to the front housing member and an imaging element positioned to receive images from the lens member. A circuit board is mounted to the front housing member and is configured to send to another component signals relating to images received by the imaging element. The circuit board has at least one front electrical connector thereon. The rear housing member has at least one rear electrical connector extending therefrom, with the rear electrical connector electrically connected to the front electrical connector. The rear housing member has a rear alignment structure that aligns the rear electrical connector with respect to the front electrical connector. The rear housing member and the front housing member are unaligned and the rear housing member mates with the front housing member.

Abstract: A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for efficiently processing information. In some embodiments, this includes determining a physical appliance to virtualize, creating a virtual appliance based on the physical appliance, and storing the virtual appliance in a storage array.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing video qualification, which might include implementing video quality measurements at a subscriber premises and qualification of the subscriber premises for particular levels of video data transmission. In some cases, one or more customer premises equipment might comprise video quality chips that might perform measurements of the telecommunications links, and might send the results to a server associated with the service provider. The server might determine available video services, based on the results of the measurements, and might send the subscriber notifications indicating that the subscribers qualify for particular video services. In some cases, implementing video qualification might include the server determining that video service levels provided to a customer premises has been decreased or otherwise negatively affected.

Abstract: The present technique provides an example computing system, including a tablet computing device including a display screen, and a keyboard including mounting bar that is rotatably coupled to the keyboard. The tablet computing device is releasably mountable to the mounting bar, and when the tablet computing device is mounted to the mounting bar, the tablet computing device is communicative with the keyboard.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a sputtering target initially formed by ingot metallurgy or powder metallurgy and rejuvenated by, e.g., cold spray, is utilized in sputtering processes to produce metallic thin films.

Abstract: A method for controlling torsional oscillation includes detecting angular position of a wound field synchronous generator machine, extracting information indicative of torsional oscillation, selecting synchronous torsional oscillations, compensating for the synchronous torsional oscillations with an exciter signal, and controlling field current in the wound field synchronous generator using the exciter signal. A damping controller includes a damping module with a synchronous selective compensator and a synchronous notch filter for generating torsional oscillation compensation signals for asynchronous torsional oscillation.

Abstract: This invention is a metal fuel cell that consumes zinc, oxygen and water. The chemistry of this fuel cell fundamental differs from other previously described metal air fuel cells because water is consumed and zinc and hydroxide anions are adsorbed by the natural carbon compounds of coal, charcoal and biochar. The adsorption of these ions is possible because of the accessible micropore structure of the natural carbon substances. The absorption limits the rate of fuel cell waste thereby decreasing the rate of increase of the cells internal resistance and this chemistry accounts for the fuel cell's longevity. The cell is inexpensive to make and renewable and rechargeable. Development of this cell could have profound effects on environmental, economic and social problems related to global energy.

Abstract: A wheel end of a vehicle includes a knuckle and a wheel and wheel hub rotatably mounted to the knuckle. A CV-joint is positioned adjacent to the wheel hub. A clutch ring is slidable between engagement with one of the wheel hub and the CV-joint or both. A pneumatic annular actuator is connected to a shift fork that is engaged with the clutch ring for movement of the clutch ring between engaged and dis-engaged. The shift fork includes a base portion and an L-shaped section. The L-shaped section includes a plurality of slots therein to allow the shift fork to deflect and pivot when a misalignment occurs between the teeth of the constant velocity joint half shaft and the clutch ring during assembly of the CV-joint to the wheel hub. The pneumatic actuator includes an elastomeric diaphragm wall that includes a compliant stop extending axially therefrom.

Abstract: A variety of methods and arrangements for sharing medical data are described. In one aspect, one or more data streams are received from one or more medical imaging/sensing or other types of devices. Frames are obtained from the streams. In some embodiments, particular frames and/or parts of frames are selectively encrypted. The frames are transmitted to a remote device, where they are rendered and/or displayed at the remote device. In various embodiments, the frames of different streams are synchronized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compound of formula I, II, III, or IV, and/or a pharmaceutical acceptable addition salt thereof and/or a stereoisomer thereof and/or a solvate thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R11, and R12 are as defined in the claim 1. The present invention also relates to a method for their preparation, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The present invention further relates to the use of said compounds as biologically active ingredients, more specifically as medicaments for the treatment of disorders and pathologic conditions such as, but not limited to, immune and auto-immune disorders, organ and cells transplant rejections.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of Formula I: wherein A, Y, R1, R2 and the subscript b each has the meaning as described herein and compounds of Formula I, and stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites, isotopes, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or prodrugs thereof. Compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful in the treatment of disease and disorders in which undesired or over-activation of NF-kB signaling is observed.

Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a flexible planar body and a plurality of channels aligned along a longitudinal axis on a surface of the flexible planar body. The flexible planar body has a plurality of fasteners aligned along a first edge and a second edge of the flexible planar body, the flexible planar body capable of forming a substantially circular bundle along the longitudinal axis. Each channel of the plurality of channels is configured to secure an individual cable to keep the cable from intersecting with another cable.

Abstract: A reporting server receives reports on content items being accessed by a plurality of UE devices through a first multicast/broadcast single frequency network (MBSFN). The reporting server determines, for each content item being accessed, which of the UE devices is accessing the content item. The UE devices are then grouped by the accessed content items such that at least one content item is accessed by a first group of UE devices and not accessed by a second group of UE devices. The reporting server then sends data representing the first and second groups to a broadcast video provisioning system (BVPS) with a recommendation to split the MBSFN into second and third MBSFNs. In another implementation, the reporting server receives reports from fourth and fifth MBSFNs and recommends joining the fourth and fifth MBSFNs to form a sixth MBSFN if broadcast bandwidth requirements are met.

Abstract: An electronic flight bag retention device for use within an airborne vehicle. An electronic flight bag includes a tablet computer that can be retained within an airborne vehicle cockpit by configuring a rigid substrate to retain the electronic flight bag. The rigid substrate can include, for example, three clips upon the edges of the rigid substrate, two of which retain the electronic flight bag. A top edge of the rigid substrate can be angled to form a weight supporting member of the retaining device. Two elongated slots can be formed or cut into the rigid substrate to facilitate a clipboard spring clip insertion through one of the two slots in order to retain the retention device to a cockpit side window clipboard.

Abstract: A supplier uses a Buyer-Initiated Payment (BIP) system, such as a Payer Direct Hub (PDH), to obtain a selected interchange rate to charge the supplier. The payer may use a Supplier-Initiated Payment (SIP) system or manual method to provide a commercial credit card number to a supplier. A supplier may log onto a BIP system and enter the number along with the payment amount. A BIP system determines whether the entered information includes the qualifying information to obtain the selected interchange rate for the supplier. The qualifying information for a selected interchange rate may include tax information or additional line item detail information. Substitute information to be used as the qualifying information needed for the selected interchange rate is retrieved. The BIP system combines the retrieved substitute information with the entered information and outputs credit card transaction information so that the supplier is paid using the selected interchange rate.

Abstract: Hybridization assay detection probes targeted to HPV Type 16 nucleic acid sequences which are particularly useful to aid in detecting HPV type 16 are described. The oligonucleotides can aid in detecting HPV Type 16 by acting singly or as part of a detection probe mixture. Compositions, reaction mixtures and methods of use are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making an oil product from plant material that is used to make alcohol (e.g., ethanol) via fermentation. The methods extract oil from the plant material (e.g., corn oil from corn) before exposing to the fermented plant material to distillation temperatures so as to reduce the levels of free fatty acids and/or alcohol esters that can be generated by exposing the oil to distillation temperatures. The present invention also related to oil products made by such methods.

Abstract: A gaming system for entry into a progressive bonus from the play of a gaming device or from the play of an online wagering game via the Internet. The gaming system further allows for a drawing ticket for the entry into a drawing or tournament entry based on the play of either a gaming device or an online wagering game.

Abstract: A micro-fluidic pump comprises one or more channels having an array of resistive heaters, an inlet, outlet and a substrate as a heat sink and a means of cooling the device. The pump is operated with a fire-to-fire delay and/or a cycle-to-cycle delay to control the pumping rate and minimize heating of liquid inside the pump during its operation.