Abstract: The invention provides novel polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides and mutants or variants thereof that correspond to a novel human secreted stem cell growth factor-like polypeptide. These polynucleotides comprise nucleic acid sequences isolated from cDNA libraries prepared from human fetal liver spleen, ovary, adult brain, lung tumor, spinal cord, cervix, ovary, endothelial cells, umbilical cord, lymphocyte, lung fibroblast, fetal brain, and testis. Other aspects of the invention include vectors containing processes for producing novel human secreted stem cell growth factor-like polypeptides, and antibodies specific for such polypeptides.

Abstract: An automotive keyless smart-start assembly 10 for use in an automobile 22 is provided including an automotive engine 18 having an operating condition and a stopped condition. An ignition controller 16, having a locked state and an unlocked state, is in communication with the automotive engine 18. A receptacle bin 20 is mounted to the automobile 22 and is in communication with the ignition controller 16. The receptacle bin 20 is movable between a closed position 34 and an open position 32. A portable electronic transmitter element 12, including a security code 14, communicates the security code 14 to the ignition controller 16 upon being positioned within the receptacle bin 20. The ignition controller 16 verifies the security code 14 and moves to the unlocked state upon verification. The receptacle bin 20 moves to the closed position 34 upon verification.

Abstract: A security system and method for an in-vehicle remote transmitter that transmits a wireless control signal and has an activation button. A controller determines whether a vehicle status is authorized and permits transmission of the wireless control signal by the in-vehicle remote transmitter if the vehicle status determined is authorized.

Abstract: An automotive restraint monitoring assembly is provided comprised of a seatbelt assembly including a buckle element and clip element affixed to an automotive seat assembly. A wireless transponder element and transponder antenna are positioned within the buckle element and transmit a seat-based unique identification signal only when the clip element is positioned within the buckle element. A base station mounted within a vehicle includes at least one base station antenna in wireless communication with the wireless transponder. A vehicle belt alert system is in communication with the base station.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling a function. A range-limited function is performed when a wireless control signal is indicative of a range-limited function and an elapsed time value exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling a function. The system includes a transmitter and a receiver control circuit having a plurality of antennas. The transmitter transmits a wireless control signal having first and second signal portions. An antenna is selected based on the first signal portion. A function is performed when the second signal portion is received by the selected antenna and successfully decoded.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling a function. The system includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter transmits a first signal portion at a first frequency deviation level and transmits a second signal portion at a second frequency deviation level when a range-limited function is requested.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel nucleic acids, novel polypeptide sequences encoded by these nucleic acids and uses thereof.

Abstract: A system and method for receiving signals from a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system, a remote keyless entry (RKE) system, and a passive entry system in a manner that reduces the occurrence of signal interference includes transmitting at least a first signal to a receiver on the vehicle. The receiver is configured to have multiple channels for receiving the TPM signal, the RKE signal and/or the passive entry signal. The method also includes receiving the first signal on a first receiver channel. The method further includes selecting a second receiver channel for receiving at least a second signal when the second signal is or will be generated.

Abstract: A system and method for use in wireless communication includes selectively connecting a communication circuit to one of multiple antennas. The system and method also include preventing the remaining antennas from interacting with the antenna connected to the communication circuit.

Abstract: A system and method for use in wireless communication includes connecting a communication circuit to an antenna network. The network includes multiple antennas, each antenna optimized for operation in one of multiple designated frequency bands.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling a function using a variable sensitivity receiver, including a vehicle having the same. The method may include receiving a wireless control signal segment from a remote transmitter using the variable sensitivity receiver, decoding the wireless control signal segment using a controller in electronic communication with the variable sensitivity receiver, performing an attenuation step when the decoding is successful, generating a count for tracking an amount of attenuation performed, and determining whether to perform the function based at least in part on the count when the count is greater than or equal to a predetermined value or when the decoding is unsuccessful. The wireless control signal segment may include a request for the function and/or a partial request for the function. The attenuation step may include attenuating sensitivity of the variable sensitivity receiver by a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A system and method for use in wireless communication includes selectively connecting a communication circuit to at least one of multiple antennas. Each antenna is optimized for operation in one of multiple designated frequency bands.

Abstract: A seat folding apparatus is provided with a passive Rf frequency link that requires that a person be within a certain limited distance from the vehicle to operate the seat folding mechanism. A foreign object detection system, such as a plurality of weight sensors, is provided in the seat to detect foreign objects on the seat.

Abstract: A folding system for a vehicle seat is disclosed that includes a Rf transmitter that is associated with the seat and a receiver that polls a portable transmitter/receiver whenever it is within a targeted zone near the rear door, right side door, or left side door. Weight sensing sensor arrays in the folding seat are used to prevent folding the seat when a foreign object is disposed in the seat. A Rf receiver may be provided either as part of the vehicle seat or the Rf receiver of a remote keyless entry system can be used that communicates with the seat through a vehicle bus.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide human carbohydrate-associated proteins (CHOP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode CHOP. Embodiments of the invention also provide expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. Other embodiments provide methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of CHOP.

Abstract: A portable device for controlling a vehicle remote keyless entry (RKE) system and a garage door opener (GDO), the device including a controller and a multi-frequency transmitter. The controller generates a function code in response to an operator demand signal and selects between a first and second transmission frequency. The operator demand signal is at least one of a RKE demand signal and a GDO demand signal. The first frequency is selected when the function code is generated in response to a RKE demand signal and the second frequency is selected when the function code is generated in response to a GDO demand signal. The multi-frequency transmitter is electrically coupled to the controller and an antenna. The multi-frequency transmitter transmits the generated function code to at least one of a vehicle remote keyless entry system and a garage door opener at the selected frequency.

Abstract: The invention provides human phosphodiesterases (HPDE) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HPDE. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of HPDE.

Abstract: The invention provides human human kinases (PKIN) and polynucleotides which identify and encode PKIN. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of PKIN.

Abstract: The invention provides novel polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides and mutants or variants thereof that correspond to novel human secreted IGFBP-like polypeptides. Other aspects of the invention include vectors containing processes for producing novel human secreted IGFBP-like polypeptides, compositions, and methods of use for such polypeptides including in cancer.