Abstract: The invention relates to fusion proteins comprising an antigen binding domain fused with a modified heat shock 70 protein. The invention further relates to methods of using the fusion proteins to induce an immune response to antigens and to treat diseases associated with antigens.

Abstract: System and method for irradiating a region of interest of a medical device, implanted in a biological tissue, and the surrounding tissue. The system includes a translucent wall having an optically diffusing component and, optionally, an associated source of light embedded therein. The optical diffuser is optionally configured to outcouple light with a uniform spatial distribution and may include a network of biocompatible waveguides. The system may include a catheter with a distal end with an embedded diffuser that outcouples light delivered from the external source through a spiral of optical fiber, buried in the wall of the catheter. The system may include a biocompatible layer permanently embedded into the biological tissue and containing quantum dots that are activated wirelessly, through the layer, to irradiate the surrounding tissue from inside. Such a layer does not need to be removed from the tissue after irradiation of the tissue has been accomplished.

Abstract: A split end tube connector connects fiber reinforced composite tubes, and in particular carbon fiber tubes. The tube connector end inserted into the carbon fiber tube is split lengthwise to alleviate peel stresses caused by thermal contraction of the connector as a result of temperature changes. In a preferred embodiment, the split end tube connector is made from a metal, such as aluminum, steel, or titanium.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a plurality of concurrent solutions for a corresponding plurality of service requests each having one or more service types. The method comprises the steps of defining a set of said service types and a sequence of activities for each said service type; and for each said service request, configuring a workflow of said activities from said service types in each said service request. The method comprises the further steps of defining owners of said activities in each said workflow and a schedule for performing said activities whereby said owner and schedule are defined using load balancing; and performing said activities and monitoring completion of said activities and said load balancing.

Abstract: A Mobile Streaming Camera is operable by an Operator for communication with one of more Remote Clients through a wireless network allows compressed communication of video and audio in both directions together with voice signals in a telephony type communication. The remote client is able to control the operation by voice signals or direct control. A video display at the Camera and at the remote client allows communication of additional data.

Abstract: Mass medical, e.g., cervical cancer, screening is provided to areas of the world where a lack of sufficient laboratory infrastructure and technical skills presently compromises the effectiveness of screening or even makes mass screening impossible. These methods are cost-effective and provide excellent sensitivity and specificity in cervical cancer screening.

Abstract: Mass medical, e.g., cervical cancer, screening is provided to areas of the world where a lack of sufficient laboratory infrastructure and technical skills presently compromises the effectiveness of screening or even makes mass screening impossible. These methods are cost-effective and provide excellent sensitivity and specificity in cervical cancer screening.

Abstract: Printing distortions caused by ink stream/charge tunnel misalignment, charge tunnel mis-dimensioning or a variation in drop spacing or changes in ink resistivity are corrected by measuring the actual induction co-efficients for a particular printer. For this purpose, charge sensors located along the ink stream or adjacent the ink catcher detect induced charges from which the induction co-efficients are calculated by a programmable controller. These co-efficients are used to adjust the charge tunnel voltages to reduce or eliminate printing distortion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed in which deflection and print speed are controlled by varying the nozzle drive frequency to increase or decrease drop velocity thereby to control drop deflection. The variation is done in a manner to maintain the ratio .lambda./d and drop size substantially constant. By altering the drop velocity the transit time of the drops through the high voltage deflection field is changed, permitting increased or decreased deflection. The system includes a pressure controller, a velocity sensor, a variable frequency nozzle drive and a processor. Calculations and operations are performed by the processor, based on the size of an operator selected image.