Abstract: A search engine system, including a slash-tag server. The server can be configured to receive a query including at least one key word from a user, generate an alternative search query, based on the at least one key word in the search query received from the user. The alternative search query may include at least one slashtag associated with the at least one key word for use in searching unaltered internet documents. Also, it may launch a search query using the alternative search query. Further, a web server could be configured to retrieve content from one or more nodes of at least one database cluster, based on the launched search query, generate a first search result, based on the alternative search query, and cause display of the first search result in a web browser.

Abstract: Various embodiments described herein include systems, methods, software, and data structures of and for authoring and presentation of package files. Some such embodiments include instantiating a package file and receiving a presentation specification to include in the package file, the presentation specification displayable within a media playing application to provide a representation of display elements defined in the package file. Such embodiments may further include receiving content files, defining display elements for each content file, and associating each content file with a respective display element. A package file may then be generated, published, and/or displayed as a function of the presentation specification.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for automatically training (i.e., straightening) saw blades along a saw mandrel are disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-touch driver handling user inputs or touches on a multi-touch input device. The method includes receiving touch data associated with a touch detected by the multi touch input device. The multi-touch driver determines a target user interface (UI) component for the touch by processing the touch data and then determines whether the target handles touch events. If so, the driver sends the touch data to the target for handling as a touch event, thereby saving a touch-to-mouse conversion for later touches. The touch may be a first touch received in a particular input region of a GUI displayed on a touch surface. The driver receives touch data for a second touch input later than the first touch but while the first touch is still active. The driver determines a target UI component for the second touch and passes the second touch data to the second target as a mouse event.

Abstract: Delivery systems for a polymeric tubular implant, kits that include such delivery systems, and methods of treating patients by implanting tubular implants using the delivery systems. The delivery systems include an inner shaft, an expandable member slidably disposed about the inner shaft and configured to receive the tubular implant, and a tubular outer shaft disposed about the inner shaft.

Abstract: A surgical cannula system. The surgical cannula system includes a cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. A tissue attachment ring, being configured to be coupled to a biological tissue, includes a lumen extending therethrough. A locking mechanism has a first locking state, in which the cannula is configured to move with respect to the tissue attachment ring, and a second locking state, in which movement of the cannula with respect to the tissue attachment ring is resisted.

Abstract: A water recreation device and method of use is contemplated having advantages such as improved stability, maneuverability and ease of use. Embodiments of the contemplated water recreation device include a riding board, handles and a tow hook assembly that are configured to allow a rider to more easily transition to a standing forward-facing position while riding the device. The contemplated device may also include foot bindings or foot grips for added ride stability. The device may alternately include rails disposed on the bottom surface of the riding board. Such rails are adapted to channel water toward the rear bottom section of the riding board to cause the device to achieve an approximately planar orientation relative to the surface of a body of water. This planar orientation provides positioning and stability that further improves the ease of transitioning to a standing position.

Abstract: A machine-implemented method for signing a JSON message begins by constructing a reference element for each data object in the JSON message. The data object is identified by a reference identifier that includes a pointer to a digest method, and a digest generated by applying the digest method to the data object. Then, a signature information element is constructed for reference elements corresponding to data objects in the message. The signature information element includes a pointer to a signature method, as well as one or more reference elements, or a canonical form of the one or more reference elements. Then, a signature element is constructed that includes the signature information element, and a signature value generated by applying the signature method to the signature information element. The signature enables a sending entity to generate a digest on a JSON message and to secure the digests using a signing key.

Abstract: A container for storing personal care articles comprising a lid structure attached to the container is disclosed. The lid structure has a top lid portion connected to a base lid portion. The base lid portion includes a rigid port surrounding a unitary dispensing partition extending in an x and z direction to the rigid port, the unitary dispensing partition having a dispensing slit formed therethrough. The unitary dispensing partition forms an arc extending a first depth into the interior of the container in a z-direction. The depth of the dispensing partition allows for the personal care article to be stored in a pop-up dispensing position with a larger portion of the personal care article extending from the dispensing slit. This allows for easier retrieval of the product by a consumer and less dispensing failures.

Abstract: A method is described for producing polyester polyols by partially-epoxidizing fatty acid alkyl esters having an iodine value from 90 to 190 g I2/100 grams, fully-hydrogenating the partially-epoxidized esters to form hydroxylated fatty acid alkyl esters, and then reacting the hydroxylated fatty acid alkyl esters with a multifunctional ester-reactive initiator compound to form the polyester polyol.

Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method used for automated sampling and measurement of blood analytes, such as blood glucose, from a subject patient. The blood sampling and measurement may be performed automatically by the device on a patient without requiring user intervention or supervision. The sampling and measuring device comprises a sensor unit operably attached to a replaceable cartridge. The replaceable cartridge provides a disposable body that contains a number of lancets and test strips used for collecting and analyzing a blood sample. The sensor unit contains an actuator and microcontroller that fires the lancet and collects blood sample data from the test strips. The blood sampling and measurement process may be initiated by an external controller or may be autonomously initiated in a specific interval. A further embodiment involves integration and use of the sampling and measurement device within an automated monitoring and treatment system.

Abstract: A polyester polyol made from natural oil feedstocks is disclosed. Methods for making the polyol are also disclosed. The method comprises reacting hydroxylated fatty acid/alkyl esters with a multifunctional ester-reactive initiator compound to form the polyester polyol. In one embodiment, the hydroxylated fatty acid/alkyl esters are made by hydroxylating fatty acid/alkyl esters having up to ninety-five percent by weight monounsaturation.

Abstract: A polyester polyol made from natural oil feedstocks is disclosed. Methods for making the polyol are also disclosed. The method comprises reacting monohydroxylated fatty acid/alkyl esters with a multifunctional ester-reactive initiator compound to form the polyester polyol. In one embodiment, the monohydroxylated fatty acid/alkyl esters are made by hydroxylating fatty acid/alkyl esters having greater than about ninety-five percent by weight monounsaturation.

Abstract: The confidentiality of JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) message data is secured using an encryption scheme. The encryption scheme implements a JSON encryption syntax, together with a set of processing rules for creating encrypting arbitrary data in JSON messages in a platform/language independent manner. A method for encrypting a data item in a JSON message begins by applying an encryption method and a key to the data item to generate a cipher value. A data object is then constructed that represents an encryption of the data item. The data item in the JSON message is then replaced with the data object, and the resulting modified JSON message is then output from a sending entity. At a receiving entity, information in the data object is used to re-generate the data item, which is then placed back in the original message.

Abstract: JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) message integrity is provided using a digital signature scheme. The digital signature scheme implements a set of processing rules for creating and representing digital signatures using a JSON signature syntax. The syntax preferably comprises a set of named elements, including a reference element, a signature information element, and a signature element. In one embodiment, a machine-implemented method for signing a JSON message begins by constructing a reference element for each data object in the JSON message to be signed. The data object is identified by a reference identifier. The reference element includes the reference identifier, a pointer (such as a URI) to a digest method, and a digest generated by applying the digest method to the data object or a given function of the data object. Then, a signature information element is constructed for one or more of the reference elements corresponding to the one or more data objects in the message that are being signed.

Abstract: Described are viscoelastic polyurethane foams that comprise the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and an active-hydrogen composition comprising an amidated or transesterified oligomeric natural oil polyol.

Abstract: Described are viscoelastic polyurethane foams that comprise an oligomeric natural oil polyol and a petroleum-derived polyol. The viscoelastic foams are formed by reacting a polyisocyanate with an active-hydrogen composition that comprises the oligomeric natural oil polyol and petroleum-derived polyol.

Abstract: Various embodiments described herein include systems, methods, software, and data structures of and for authoring and presentation of package files. Some such embodiments include instantiating a package file and receiving a presentation specification to include in the package file, the presentation specification displayable within a media playing application to provide a representation of display elements defined in the package file. Such embodiments may further include receiving content files, defining display elements for each content file, and associating each content file with a respective display element. A package file may then be generated, published, and/or displayed as a function of the presentation specification.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making a partially hydrogenated, fully epoxidized vegetable oil derivative. The method includes fully epoxidizing a partially hydrogenated vegetable oil having an iodine value of 70 to 100 g I2/100 grams oil to obtain a partially hydrogenated, fully-epoxidized vegetable oil derivative exhibiting a iodine value less than 4 g I2/100 gram, an acid number less than 1 mg KOH/gram, an EOC from 4.0 to 5.7% and a Gardner Color value of 1 or less.

Abstract: In an illustrative method for populating a database for use in automated administration of network elements, data that describes network elements in a telecommunication system is aggregated from existing systems. The aggregated data is formatted for loading into the telecommunication system. The formatting may include, for example, creating circuit data that identifies circuits, or groupings, that exist in the telecommunication system. The formatting may also comprise formatting network element data to conform to a new database format. Thereafter, the network element data is loaded into the new database. This step may comprise loading the circuit data and the network element data. Finally, the results of the load operation, including any error messages, are retrieved.