Abstract: Program code enabling the streaming of HD content in real-time to a game console is stored on a storage medium remote from the game console. The game console executes software that facilitates transfer of the program code from the remote storage medium to the game console. The program code ensures that sufficient bandwidth exists on a network between the game console and a HD tuner, and enables the streaming of HD content in real-time to the game console.

Abstract: A system and method for providing users with visual, English language comprehension, cognitive, or other limitations an intuitive audio interface and navigation method for use in automated systems which generates an official paper record of the session. A particularly useful application of the system is for voting systems whereby users listen to instructions and ballot choices via a telephonic device and use a standard 12-key telephone touchpad to enter selections. The selections made are printed in English and the voter's selection language, and also encapsulated in a two-dimensional identification symbol that is printed on an official paper ballot to be tabulated. Machine, ballot, and anti-fraud information is likewise encoded in the identification symbol for ensuring election integrity and complete accuracy. The barcoded paper ballots are the official ballots that serve as a physical audit trail.

Abstract: A method of forming a cap layer over a dielectric layer on a substrate including forming a plasma from a process gas including oxygen and tetraethoxysilane, and depositing the cap layer on the dielectric layer, where the cap layer comprises a thickness of about 600 ? or less, and a compressive stress of about 200 MPa or more. Also, a method of forming a cap layer over a dielectric layer on a substrate including forming a process gas by flowing together about 200 mgm to about 8000 mgm of tetraethoxysilane, about 2000 to about 20000 sccm of oxygen (O2), and about 2000 sccm to about 20000 sccm of carrier gas, generating a plasma from the process gas, where one or more RF generators supply about 50 watts to about 100 watts of low frequency RF power to the plasma, and about 100 watts to about 600 watts of high frequency RF power to the plasma, and depositing the cap layer on the dielectric layer.

Abstract: Autographa californica nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcNPV) is a baculovirus widely employed as a vector for the expression of foreign genes and pest control. Although baculoviruses efficiently replicate in the nuclei of arthropod cells, the dynamics and mechanism of DNA replication within the infected cell are still poorly understood. Thus, to study such viral DNA replication, the availability of peptide ligands specific for DNA-binding protein (DBP) is needed. This work resulted in the selection of peptide ligands specifically binding to DBP for AcNPV from the FliTrx™ random peptide display library, which entails the amplification, cloning of the DBP gene from AcNPV, the construction of the expression plasinid for DBP, and the expression and purification of the recombinant His.Tag AcNPV DBP which was used as a target molecule for the selection of the peptide ligands. The affinity of peptide ligands was measured by ELISA procedures.

Abstract: A method for establishing a multimedia session between a calling telecommunications equipment and a called equipment that is a mobile equipment of a network of the multimedia sub-domain type, wherein: an invitation (Invite) is sent from the first user equipment (UE1) to establish a multimedia session, which comprises as he destination address a public identity of the second equipment, said invitation being transmitted: by the first equipment (UE1) to a first proxy server (P-CSCF1), then, from this first proxy server, to a first session control server (S-CSCF1) of the network in which the first equipment (UE1) is registered, and from this first session server (S-CSCF1) to a point of entry server (I-CSCF2) of the network corresponding to the destination address of the second equipment (UE2); this point of entry server (I-CSCF2) interrogates a database (HSS2) of the network of the second equipment (UE2) in order to obtain the address of a session control server (S-CSF2) responsible for said second equipme

Abstract: A shield device is for fastener(s) of a lock assembly that is adjustable between inoperable and operable states, each fastener including a head and being removably engageable with a door to connect the lock assembly therewith. The shield device includes a barrier displaceable between a first position, where the barrier covers the fastener head to prevent removal of the fastener, and a second position where the fastener is accessible to permit removal. The barrier is disposed in the first position when the lock is in the inoperable state and in the second position when the lock is in the operable state. Preferably, the lock assembly includes a member that adjusts the lock assembly between the operable and inoperable states and the barrier is coupled with the member. As such, when the lock member adjusts the lock assembly between the two states, the barrier displaces between the first and second positions.

Abstract: The controller of the plural component proportioner (10) dispenses both components (or all three if a three component material) simultaneously (at least initially) and maintains ratio at the end of each predetermined volume of material by determining which component pump (12) has reached the desired amount of travel (given the resolution available) and using a valve (16) to shut off output of that pump until the other side has caught up. At pump changeover, the output valve for that pump (12) is shut off and the air motor (12a) allowed to run until travel stops to account for cavitation, air entertainment, compressibility, or poor inlet check performance.

Abstract: Beta-amyloid peptide (?A) is a major fibrillar component of neuritic plaques in Alzheimer's disease brains and is related to the pathogenesis of the disease. ?A generation depends on proteolytic cleavage of the amyloid precursor protein (APP). The present invention is a new procedure for the cloning of human ?A precursor protein gene (human APP gene) based on the reverse transcription (RT) and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This procedure for cloning human APP gene by means of RT-PCR reactions is cost-effective, not time-consuming, and is suited for any laboratory. The present invention also includes a new procedure for the construction of expression plasmids, a/ using the pFastBac™ HTb and the pBlueBacHis2 A transfer vectors for the purpose of obtaining human APP in insect cells; and b/ using the pET-28a (+) transfer vector for the purpose of obtaining human APP in bacteria.

Abstract: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a lethal autosomal recessive disease. The gene most highly associated with SMA is the survival motor neuron (SMN) gene. The present invention is a new procedure for the cloning of human SMN, the SMA determining gene, based on the reverse transcription (RT) and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This procedure for cloning human SMN gene by means of RT-PCR reactions is cost-effective, not time-consuming, and is suited for any laboratory. The present invention also includes a new procedure for the construction of expression plasmids, a/ using the pFastBac™ HTb and the pBlueBacHis2 A transfer vectors for the purpose of obtaining human SMN protein in insect cells; and b/ using the pET-28a (+) transfer vector for the purpose of obtaining human SMN protein in bacteria. The present invention makes it easier to obtain full-length SMN protein which is valuable for biochemical and biological analyses that may elucidate the molecular mechanism of SMA.

Abstract: In order to provide for efficient security of a remote presentation (such as a remote display) on a client which presents user interface data from a remote server, all requests for action to be performed on the client are examined to determine if they are requests for user interface (UI) presentation. If the request is for UI presentation, it is verified to ensure that the request is valid—e.g., that it comes from an approved source. If the request is a valid UI request, then the request is served. If a UI request cannot be verified, the request is served, if possible, without presenting the user interface data from the request—e.g., by hiding visual data, or playing audio data at zero or minimal volume. Otherwise, the request is not serviced and the connection from the client to the server may be terminated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-cationic antimicrobial agent containing composition which blooms when added to water. The compositions have good cleaning, disinfecting and bloom properties.

Abstract: A stylus user interface for a computer system having a display is disclosed. The user interface receives stylus-based user input. Responsive to receiving the user input, the user interface displays a menu that includes selectable items. By selecting one of the selectable items, the user directs the computer system to generate right-mouse button input or to interpret one or more subsequent stylus-based user inputs as hover cursor input, keyboard-like input, or handwriting input.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing camera shutter mechanisms. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an improved camera shutter mechanism and techniques for manufacturing the camera shutter mechanism are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the development of a quantitative method for the molecular diagnosis of autosomal recessive spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) by measuring the amount of cytosolic mRNA from human muscle cells. Both the procedure using radioactive material and the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) nonradioactive method were developed using 32P-dCTP labeled and biotinylated nucleotide probes. The results obtained demonstrate that the measurement of mRNA could be used as a quantitative method for the molecular diagnosis of SMA. There was a perfect concordance of the results obtained between the procedure using radioactive material, the ELISA method and the single strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) analysis regarding the negative and positive SMA samples.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing camera shutter mechanisms. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an improved camera shutter mechanism and techniques for manufacturing the camera shutter mechanism are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a user interface for stylus-based user input is described. In one aspect, a user interface is provided that includes an action area. The action area includes at least one helper icon that is selectable to allow a user to specify one or more subsequent stylus-based user inputs are to me interpreted as mouse-right-button input, hover cursor input, keyboard-like input, or handwriting input. The action area is for display responsive to receiving a stylus-based user input.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a user interface for stylus-based user input is described. In one aspect, a stylus-based user input is received. Responsive to receiving the input, a menu is displayed. The menu includes selectable items to allow a user, by selecting one of the selectable items, to direct the computer system to generate right-mouse button input or to interpret one or more subsequent stylus-based user inputs as hover cursor input, keyboard-like input, or handwriting input.

Abstract: Disclosed is a “keyboard overlay” that sits on top of a touch-sensitive display screen of a computing device. After aligning the overlay on the display screen, the user types on the overlay. When the user presses a key on the overlay, the pressure is transmitted to the display screen below. That pressure is registered by the display screen as a touch. The keyboard overlay is formed to provide tactile finger-position feedback so that a user can keep his fingers oriented properly over the keyboard. The overlay may be opaque with keycap information displayed in the key areas. The overlay may be transparent, allowing a user to see a virtual keyboard painted on the display screen below. The computing device can detect the presence and type of an overlay. Applications may respond differently to different types of overlays. Different applications may be invoked depending upon the type of overlay detected.

Abstract: An electronic clutch assembly is for a lock system having a latch and first and second rotatable spindles, one being connected with the latch. A clutch is coupled with the first spindle, has a connective portion engageable with the second spindle, and is linearly displaceable along a first axis between a first position, where the connective portion is nonengaged with the second spindle and a second position where the connective portion is engaged with the second spindle. A cam is displaceable generally along a second axis extending generally perpendicularly with respect to the first axis and is configured to linearly displace the clutch between the two clutch positions. An electric actuator is operatively connected with the cam and configured to linearly displace the cam along the second axis such that the clutch alternatively couples the second spindle with the first spindle and uncouples the second spindle from the first spindle.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a system for detecting multiple, simultaneous touches on a touch-sensitive screen of a computing device. The hardware that controls the touch screen performs two measurements to locate a touch location on the screen. If there is a single touch, then the two measurements are equal. A non-zero difference indicates multiple touches and is correlated with the spread of locations simultaneously touched on the screen. If the difference is greater than a set threshold, then an indication is given of multiple touches. The user is warned against multiple touches, and input from the screen is ignored as long as multiple touches are detected. For some embodiments, when multiple touches are detected, the invention also tries to indicate the boundary of the set of locations simultaneously touched. The boundary is used to interpolate the intended single touch from the locations of all the touches.