Abstract: Embodiments of the invention overcome the shortcomings of prior art by transforming the understanding of how different creative placements and location helps drive sales and other KPIs to a computerized methodology that may allow advertising planners and buyers to generate plans that meet these expectations on effectiveness of their advertising campaign. Aspects of the invention fusing the “probability of exposure” estimates with segment level data to provide layers of intelligence in determining the probability estimates for sales conversion or other KPIs. Moreover, aspects of the invention may predict based on various models the reach and frequency relationship tradeoff for different impression levels.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a technical solution by generating a value index score based on aggregation of a value from a combination of features as a unit. In one embodiment, instead of generating a value index score based on a collection of features with each feature being a discrete parameter, aspects of the invention generate the value index score while accounting for weights of a combination of features as a unit. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention generate a weight value for each feature and that the weight, not only will it be a factor in the calculation, but also be modifiable in response to other factors of the features.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved photochemical rector assembly device, particularly a light emitting diode (LED) based small photochemical reactor and methods for performing the photochemical transformations using the instantly presented device. Accordingly, the present invention relates to an improved photochemical transformation reaction by exposing the reaction mixture to a photochemical rector device as shown in fig. A-G, comprising of (i) light emitting diode (LED) panel (1), (ii) Aluminium based heat sink, and (iii) cooling fan.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention overcome the shortcomings of prior art by transforming the understanding of how different creative placements and location helps drive sales and other KPIs to a computerized methodology that may allow advertising planners and buyers to generate plans that meet these expectations on effectiveness of their advertising campaign. Aspects of the invention fusing the “probability of exposure” estimates with segment level data to provide layers of intelligence in determining the probability estimates for sales conversion or other KPIs. Moreover, aspects of the invention may predict based on various models the reach and frequency relationship tradeoff for different impression levels.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a technical solution by generating a value index score based on aggregation of a value from a combination of features as a unit. In one embodiment, instead of generating a value index score based on a collection of features with each feature being a discrete parameter, aspects of the invention generate the value index score while accounting for weights of a combination of features as a unit. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention generate a weight value for each feature and that the weight, not only will it be a factor in the calculation, but also be modifiable in response to other factors of the features.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention improve over conventional or routine technologies by generating a separate data structure or organization, other than those temporary search files that are typically used, that facilitates the processing of the datasets. In one embodiment, instead of using sorted temp files or running sorting algorithms, a meta-join and/or meta-group-by indexes may be generated or created that provide a quick access to the records in the datasets. Moreover, embodiments of the invention eliminate the need to sort or pre-sort datasets before or during a query is conducted on the dataset. Aspects of the invention use, for example, the meta-join and/or meta-group-by indexes to pre-organize the data such that, when executing a query against the dataset, the query is executed against the meta-join and/or meta-group-by indexes.

Abstract: An active grille system for a vehicle includes a plurality of active shutter vanes each respectively rotatably coupled to a frame portion. Each vane includes a hollow body portion having an inner and outer wall portion extending between a first and second end. The vane also includes a first solid end cap secured to the first end and a second solid end cap secured to the second end of the hollow body portion. The active shutter vane has decreased weight, increased torsional strength and increased bending rigidity as compared with active shutter vanes of the same shape and size and having a one-piece solid construction formed by injection molding process. Moreover, the use of extrusion or pultrusion to form the hollow body portion reduces warpage associated with one-piece solid construction active shutter vanes formed by injection molding process.

Abstract: Methods and systems for capturing and storing carbon dioxide are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: mixing materials including magnesium or calcium with one or more acids and chelating agents to form a magnesium or calcium-rich solvent; using the organic acids derived from biogenic wastes as acids or chelating agents; generating carbonate ions by reacting a gas including carbon dioxide with a carbonic anhydrase biocatalyst; reacting the solvent with the carbonate ions to form magnesium or calcium carbonates; recycling a solution containing the biocatalyst after forming magnesium or calcium carbonates for re-use in the generating step; using the magnesium and calcium carbonates as carbon neutral filler materials and using the silica product as green filler materials or inexpensive absorbents.

Abstract: A graphical user interface showing relevant sliding scale cluster groups having a processor generating a ranking of Top N1 features of the seed dataset in order of frequency of their occurrence. The processor generates another ranking of Top N2 features of the seed dataset in order of frequency of their occurrence in correlation with their equivalent percentage in total dataset. The Top M co-related features is identified for each of the Top N (N1+N2) features that are present for the seed dataset. The processor, for each one in M×N set, generates a sliding scale cluster via permutation of Top M features. The processor sorts each permutation based on closest occurrence match. The Seed Group Meta Bitmap Index is generated for the seed audience segment. For each cluster, the processor calculates the available amplification count from the Total Audience Bitmap Index, until the desired amplification is achieved.

Abstract: A graphical user interface showing relevant sliding scale cluster groups having a processor generating a ranking of Top N1 features of the seed dataset in order of frequency of their occurrence. The processor generates another ranking of Top N2 features of the seed dataset in order of frequency of their occurrence in correlation with their equivalent percentage in total dataset. The Top M co-related features is identified for each of the Top N (N1+N2) features that are present for the seed dataset. The processor, for each one in M×N set, generates a sliding scale cluster via permutation of Top M features. The processor sorts each permutation based on closest occurrence match. The Seed Group Meta Bitmap Index is generated for the seed audience segment. For each cluster, the processor calculates the available amplification count from the Total Audience Bitmap Index, until the desired amplification is achieved.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention improve over conventional or routine technologies by generating a separate data structure or organization, other than those temporary search files that are typically used, that facilitates the processing of the datasets. In one embodiment, instead of using sorted temp files or running sorting algorithms, a meta-join and/or meta-group-by indexes may be generated or created that provide a quick access to the records in the datasets. Moreover, embodiments of the invention eliminate the need to sort or pre-sort datasets before or during a query is conducted on the dataset. Aspects of the invention use, for example, the meta-join and/or meta-group-by indexes to pre-organize the data such that, when executing a query against the dataset, the query is executed against the meta-join and/or meta-group-by indexes.

Abstract: A method for controlling contributions to progressive prize pools includes providing a progressive server which manages standalone progressive prize pools for each of multiple individual gaming machines. The progressive server may further provide group progressive prize pools, allowing a gaming machine to have standalone pools and also be a member in a group pool. Where multiple standalone progressive prize pools are maintained for a single gaming machine, additional steps are taken to identify which pool or pools are to be increased when a standalone progressive contribution is made.

Abstract: Methods and systems for capturing and storing carbon dioxide are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: mixing materials including magnesium or calcium with one or more acids and chelating agents to form a magnesium or calcium-rich solvent; using the organic acids derived from biogenic wastes as acids or chelating agents; generating carbonate ions by reacting a gas including carbon dioxide with a carbonic anhydrase biocatalyst; reacting the solvent with the carbonate ions to form magnesium or calcium carbonates; recycling a solution containing the biocatalyst after forming magnesium or calcium carbonates for re-use in the generating step; using the magnesium and calcium carbonates as carbon neutral filler materials and using the silica product as green filler materials or inexpensive absorbents.

Abstract: Programmable address mapping and memory access operations are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an address translator to translate a first host physical address to a first intermediate address. The example apparatus also includes a programmable address decoder to decode the first intermediate address to a first hardware memory address of a first addressable memory location in a memory, the programmable address decoder to receive a first command to associate the first host physical address with a second addressable memory location in the memory by changing a mapping between the first intermediate address and a second hardware memory address of the second addressable memory location.

Abstract: A method for controlling contributions to progressive prize pools includes providing a progressive server which manages standalone progressive prize pools for each of multiple individual gaming machines. The progressive server may further provide group progressive prize pools, allowing a gaming machine to have standalone pools and also be a member in a group pool. Where multiple standalone progressive prize pools are maintained for a single gaming machine, additional steps are taken to identify which pool or pools are to be increased when a standalone progressive contribution is made.

Abstract: Methods and systems for capturing and storing carbon dioxide are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: mixing materials including magnesium or calcium with one or more acids and chelating agents to form a magnesium or calcium-rich solvent; using the organic acids derived from biogenic wastes as acids or chelating agents; generating carbonate ions by reacting a gas including carbon dioxide with a carbonic anhydrase biocatalyst; reacting the solvent with the carbonate ions to form magnesium or calcium carbonates; recycling a solution containing the biocatalyst after forming magnesium or calcium carbonates for re-use in the generating step; using the magnesium and calcium carbonates as carbon neutral filler materials and using the silica product as green filler materials or inexpensive absorbents.

Abstract: A method of analyzing a biological specimen to detect cancer in a subject, involving determining an ultraconserved RNA in the specimen and comparing the expression level to a control. The ultraconseved RNA may be uc.338 and may be used to detect hepatocellular cancer. Transcript RNA encoding ultraconserved RNA may also be used to detect cancer. Anti-cancer compositions and tumor-suppressing agents for treating cancer are also provided.

Abstract: A tissue retractor and guide device for use in securing a spinal fixation plate to a spine is provided. In general, the device includes an elongate member having a guide member formed thereon or mated thereto with at least one pathway for receiving a tool. The guide member is adapted to be juxtapositioned on a spinal implant, while the distal portion of the elongate member is effective to retract tissue disposed adjacent to the guide member.

Abstract: A tissue retractor and guide device for use in securing a spinal fixation plate to a spine is provided. In general, the device includes an elongate member having a guide member formed thereon or mated thereto with at least one lumen extending therethrough for receiving a tool. The guide member is adapted to couple to a spinal implant, while the distal portion of the elongate member is effective to retract tissue disposed adjacent to the guide member.

Abstract: A drill guide for use in securing a spinal fixation plate to a spine is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the drill guide generally includes a support member having first and second arms mated thereto. Each arm includes a proximal end and a distal end having at least one barrel coupled thereto and defining a lumen for receiving a tool. One or both arms can be slidably movable along the support member to allow the distance between the arms to be adjusted. In use, the arms can be adjusted to engage a spinal fixation plate and to position the barrels on each arm in alignment with bores formed in the fixation plate. The drill guide can then be used to drill, awl, tap, and insert implants, such as spinal screws, into the vertebral bodies to attach the fixation plate thereto.