Abstract: Embodiments provide a system, methods, apparatus, means, and computer program code for providing information regarding an identity's media channel availability.

Abstract: A birefringent elongate waveguide for guiding light, comprises: a core region (110), comprising an elongate region of relatively low refractive index; and a cladding region (100), comprising elongate regions (105) of relatively low refractive index interspersed with elongate regions (117,120) of relatively high refractive index. In a transverse cross-section of the waveguide, a (5) relatively high refractive index boundary region (115) is provided that surrounds the core region and has either (1) at most two-fold rotational symmetry or (2) a rotational symmetry that reduces the rotational symmetry of the waveguide to at most two-fold rotational symmetry. The symmetry of the boundary region (115) results at least in part from azimuthal variations therein, which are substantially uncharacteristic of the cladding region (100).

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus having processor configured to: (a) provide a user with access to the user's financial account via a graphical user interface; (b) determine user preferences based at least partially on the user's financial information; and (c) provide non-financial content to the user via the graphical user interface and based at least partially on the user preferences. In one embodiment, the processor is configured to determine user preferences by determining trends in the user's financial information. In one embodiment, the processor is configured to determine user preferences by distinguishing between user financial transactions that are regular and user financial transactions that are ad hoc.

Abstract: Embodiment of the invention provide tools that take a person's financial data (accumulated from one or multiple sources and financial institutions) and determines which transactions are regular and which are ad hoc and then projects future cash flow. In one embodiment, the tool is configured to use this projected cash flow data to make automatic recommendations on how the user can save money in the future based on known offers and/or transactions made by others.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatuses and methods for allowing a user to compare his or her financial data to the financial data of a hypothetical peer person. For example, an apparatus is provided including: (a) a communication interface configured to communicate with a user terminal, wherein the communication interface is configured to receive user input from the user terminal; and (b) a processor configured to compare a user's finances with finances of an average member of a select group of people, the comparison based at least partially on the received user input, wherein the communication interface is configured to provide the user terminal with a visual comparison of the user's finances with the finances of an average member of the select group of people.

Abstract: The invention is a universal or designated storage apparatus, facility, or appliance with increased versatility and sophisticated storage fundamentals and capabilities for the storage of a wide variety of items. It provides support for complimenting and assisting with the use and coordination of the apparatus and the items kept within, while utilizing simple and basic storage means and methods in order to remain efficient, effective, and convenient. Items can then be accessed more frequently without hassle or burden. It may also include vacuum pumping means to remove or expel air from within a sealed storage area in order to form a vacuum or partial vacuum, negative atmospheric pressure, or suction creating means. This provides an air-free environment for items to be kept within, which retains freshness and retards the formation of mold or other contaminants. It may also provide means to allow items kept within to be organized and coordinated in a customizable fashion.

Abstract: An elongate waveguide for guiding light including a core having an elongate region of relatively low refractive index; a microstructured region around the core comprising elongate regions of relatively low refractive index interspersed with elongate regions of relatively high refractive index; and a boundary at the interface between the core and the microstructured region, the boundary including, in the transverse cross-section, a region of relatively high refractive index, which is connected to the microstructured region at a plurality of nodes, and at least one relatively enlarged region around the boundary, the enlarged region having a major dimension and a minor dimension, wherein the length of the major dimension divided by the length of the minor dimension is more than 3.0.

Abstract: A filter media is disclosed. The filter media includes a plurality of channels separated by porous sidewalls extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end. The plurality of channels includes a plurality of first channels and a plurality of second channels. The first channels are open at both the first end and the second end and have a first width. The second channels are closed at the first end and open at the second end and have a second width greater than the first width.

Abstract: An apparatus for teaching proper technique for the Heimlich or Abdominal Thrust maneuver. When the Heimlich or Abdominal Thrust maneuver is applied to the apparatus by a user, an indicator is provided to show the user whether proper technique was used. The apparatus can take the form of a wearable garment or a form, either of which may mimic the shape of a person. The apparatus is scalable, and may be made to mimic the shapes of persons of various sizes, including infants and animals, if desired. Indicators can be included to measure the effectiveness of other techniques often used in conjunction with the Heimlich or Abdominal Thrust maneuver.

Abstract: An elongate waveguide for guiding light including a core having an elongate region of relatively low refractive index; a microstructured region around the core comprising elongate regions of relatively low refractive index interspersed with elongate regions of relatively high refractive index; and a boundary at the interface between the core and the microstructured region, the boundary including, in the transverse cross-section, a region of relatively high refractive index, which is connected to the microstructured region at a plurality of nodes, and at least one relatively enlarged region around the boundary, the enlarged region having a major dimension and a minor dimension, wherein the length of the major dimension divided by the length of the minor dimension is more than 3.0.

Abstract: A method of forming air gaps within a solid structure is provided. In this method, a sacrificial material is covered by an overlayer. The sacrificial material is then removed through the overlayer to leave an air gap. Such air gaps are particularly useful as insulation between metal lines in an electronic device such as an electrical interconnect structure. Structures containing air gaps are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to the structure of members of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor family and to receptor/ligand interactions. In particular, it relates to the field of using the EGF receptor family structure to select and screen for compounds that inhibit the formation of active receptor dimers.

Abstract: An elongate waveguide for guiding light includes a core having an elongate region of relatively low refractive index; a microstructured region around the core having elongate regions of relatively low refractive index interspersed with elongate regions of relatively high refractive index; and a boundary at the interface between the core and the microstructured region, the boundary including in the transverse cross-section, a region of relatively high refractive index, which is connected to the microstructured region at a plurality of nodes, at least one relatively enlarged region around the boundary (and excluding a boundary having twelve nodes and six enlarged regions substantially at a mid-point between six pairs of relatively more-widely-spaced apart neighboring nodes).

Abstract: More particularly, the present invention relates to the crystal structure of the ErbB2, in particular the crystal structure of an extracellular portion of ErbB2 and to methods of using the crystal and related structural information to screen for and design compounds that interact with ErbB2, or variants of thereof.

Abstract: The invention includes a system and method for tracking errors, the system residing on a user's desktop communicating with a central database over a network. The system comprises an error log including error recording tools for enabling the user to record an error; error resolution tools for enabling the user to resolve the error; and error follow-up tools for enabling a user to follow up on resolved errors; error reporting tools for enabling a user to generate error reports from the user's desktop; and communication tools for enabling the user to transmit logged errors to the central database and to receive reports generate from errors logged in the central database.

Abstract: Photonic crystal fibers that guide light by virtue of a photonic band gap. Fibers that are formed from materials having higher refractive indices than silica are provided using an optical waveguide including a core with a relatively low refractive index and a photonic band gap structure that can substantially confine light to the core. The structure includes elongate regions of relatively low refractive index interspersed with elongate regions of relatively high refractive index, with the band gap residing above the fifth photonic band of the band gap structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to truncated EGF receptor molecules that exhibit increased binding affinities for EGFR ligands such as EGF and TGF1. The present invention also relates to methods of screening for EGF receptor ligands and methods of treatment which involve the use of these molecules.

Abstract: A holey optical fibre for supporting propagation of light of a wavelength ?,comprises a plurality of cylinders (10) each having a longitudinal axis, the cylinders (10) being separated from each other by regions of a matrix material (20) and having their longitudinal axes substantially parallel to each other. Each cylinder (10) has a diameter, in the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, that is small enough for the composite material of the ensemble of cylinders and matrix material to be substantially optically homogenous in respect of light of wavelength ?.

Abstract: Methods for depositing uniform, pinhole-defect free organic polysilica coatings are provided. These methods allow for the use of these materials as spin-on cap layers in the manufacture of integrated circuits.