Abstract: A device for generating an artificial constriction in the gastrointestinal tract comprises a band (1), which can be placed annularly about a particular portion of the gastrointestinal tract, and a closure device (2) for connecting the end regions of the band (1), placed annularly about the portion of the gastrointestinal tract, which, in the closed state of the closure device (2) encompasses a throughlet opening (6), the band (1) comprising a hollow chamber (14) fillable with a filling medium and extending at least over a large portion of the length of the band (1), and upon filling the hollow chamber (14) a wall (11), delimiting the throughlet opening (6) of the band (1), extends in the direction toward the axis (7) of the throughlet opening decreasing the size of the throughlet opening. The device comprises further a foamed material body (13), connected with the band (1), which adjoins the surface (12), facing away from the throughlet opening (6), of the wall (11) delimiting the throughlet opening.

Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) cell structure is created in a three-dimensional format as a vertical stack of wired transistors. These transistors are fabricated from crystalline silicon, and supplemental wiring structure features are fabricated to comprise a circuit along the walls of a vertical pillar. The three-dimensional cell integrated circuit can be created by a single mask step. Various structural features and methods of fabrication are described in detail. Peripheral interface, a two pillar version and other supplemental techniques are also described.

Abstract: At least one alkanolamine is prepared by reacting ammonia with alkylene oxide in a reaction space in the presence of a catalyst to give monoalkanolamine or dialkanolamine or trialkanolamine or a mixture of two or three of these compounds, the distribution of the various alkanolamines within the product spectrum being controlled by means of the temperature in the reaction space, by a process in which the temperature is established by regulating the temperature profile in the reaction space.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically protecting private video content using cryptographic security for legacy systems is disclosed. A substantially continuous video signal representing video content in the process of being recorded on a transportable storage medium is intercepted. The intercepted substantially continuous video signal is divided into individual frames. Each frame stores a fixed amount of data in digital form. Each individual frame is encrypted into encrypted video content using an encryption cryptographic key and is stored. The encrypted frames are retrieved and decrypted using a decryption cryptographic key. The decrypted frames are combined into a substantially continuous video signal and output as video content in the process of being played from the transportable storage medium. In a further embodiment, private video content automatically authenticated using embedded cryptographic security, either alone or in conjunction with the encryption of video content.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable medium for providing a system user with information updates from web-based or non-web-based computer sources. The system enables a user to subscribe from a computer application (e.g., an electronic mail or calendar application) to information sources. The system presents the user with a subscription view that the user may use to create the subscription through the use of selectable criteria displayed in the subscription view. The user may input search criteria for performing a search of one or more databases. The system searches the databases accessed, and then retrieves the objects matching the search criteria. The system may then notify the user that objects matching the search criteria have been discovered, and store or present the objects.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus, methods, and computer program products that can decrease the latency with which the coefficients of a function representative of signal are determined. Specifically, the apparatus, methods, and computer program products of the present invention, taking advantage of the independence of samples, updates each of the coefficients of the function as each sample is received. As such, when the final sample is received, the apparatus, methods, and computer program products of the present invention need only update each coefficient with the contribution of the last sample prior to outputting the coefficients. As such, the latency from the time the last sample is received and the availability of the coefficients is decreased. To further decrease the latency, in one embodiment, the apparatus, methods, and computer program products of the present invention prestore either all or a portion of the possible values of the contribution of a sample to each coefficient, such that.

Abstract: A cast carbon steel strip is prepared by continuously casting in a twin roll caster and cooling to transform the strip from austenite to ferrite at a temperature range between 400° C. and 850° C. at cooling the strip to transform the austenite to ferrite within a temperature range between 400° C. and 850° C. at a cooling rate of greater than 100° C./sec without inhibiting the cooling rate to form cast strip that is less than about 1% austenite and has a packet size of at least 10% greater than 300 ?m, is either (i) a mixture of polygonal ferrite and low temperature transformation products or (ii) predominantly low temperature transformation products, and has a yield strength of at least 450 MPa. The cast strip before cooling is passed through a hot rolling mill to reduce the thickness of strip by at least 15% and up to 50%.

Abstract: A high pulse repetition rate gas discharge laser system pulse power system magnetic reactor may comprise a housing comprising a core containing compartment between an inner wall of the housing, an outer wall and a bottom wall of the housing; a cooling mechanism operative to withdraw heat from the at least one of the inner wall, outer wall and bottom of the housing; at least one two magnetic cores contained within the core containing compartment; a cooling fin disposed between each of the at least two magnetic cores; and a thermal conductivity enhancement mechanism intermediate at least one of each respective cooling fin and each respective core and a respective one of the inner wall, the outer wall or the bottom wall, the thermal conductivity enhancement mechanism comprising a band comprising a plurality of torsion spring or leaf spring elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences which may be associated with a commercially relevant trait in plants, specifically, so identified polynucleotides and polypeptide sequences for yield-related genes EG307 and EG1117 for corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, and sugarcane. Sequences thus identified are useful in enhancing commercially desired traits in domesticated plants or wild ancestor plants, identifying related polynucleotide sequences, genotyping a plant, and marker assisted breeding. Sequences thus identified may also be used to generate heterologous DNA, transgenic plants, and transfected host cells.

Abstract: Apparatus (10), systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container (206) of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber (40) where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources (60, 70) in proximity to the fluid treatment chamber (40). A light sensing system (650) senses the intensity of illumination of the light. A radiometer (460) may be inserted into fluid treatment chamber (40) to calibrate the light sensing system (650). An electronic control system (600) utilizes an interface circuit board (606) to interface a computer circuit board (602) to a display panel (37), a user interface panel (39, 39a), a relay circuit board (640), light sensors 404 and various other sensors (649). A detector (385) senses agitating movement of a tray (90) that contains biological fluids.

Abstract: Methods for non-invasive, in vivo determination of the conductivity of nerves in a region of skin and apparatus for carrying out such methods are described, wherein the methods comprise: (a) providing a skin substrate to be analyzed; (b) applying a first non-invasive electrode to a measuring point of the skin substrate; (c) applying a second non-invasive electrode to a second point of the skin substrate; (d) subjecting the skin substrate to stimulation; and (e) analyzing a change in an electrical signal detected by the first and second non-invasive electrodes; wherein the first and second non-invasive electrodes are associated with an evaluation circuit for analyzing the electrical signal detected by the first and second non-invasive electrodes, the evaluation circuit comprising at least one amplifying element, at least one processing element, at least one recording element, and at least one microprocessor.

Abstract: A control deck and system for controlling and driving blood fluids through an extracorporeal blood circuit kit. In one aspect, the invention is a deck having an improved mechanism for securing a cassette in place during treatment operations. The improved deck comprises catches for slidably receiving tabs of the cassette and one or more rotating clamps for locking and securing the cassette in a loaded position. In another aspect the invention is a system for controlling and driving blood fluids having infrared communication abilities to transmit and receive real time data. In still another aspect, the invention is a system for controlling and driving blood fluids having an upright tower design that reduces the footprint of the system. In this embodiment, a centrifuge chamber is positioned in an upper portion of the system while the control deck and photoactivation chamber are located in a base portion of the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 3,9-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonene derivatives and related compounds and their use as active ingredients in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also concerns related aspects including processes for the preparation of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of those compounds and especially their use as inhibitors of renin.

Abstract: A strain sensor includes a sensor body extending substantially in a plane. The sensor body is substantially symmetric in the plane about a first axis and a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The sensor body includes a plurality of sensor body portions symmetrically spaced apart about the first axis and the second axis with the plurality of sensor body portions interconnected by respective beams. The strain sensor further includes at least one strain sensing element mounted on one of the respective beams.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for determining pressure within a tire mounted to a vehicle, wherein the tire is coupled to a tire pressure monitoring system including a sensor coupled to a transmitter, the sensor configured to sense tire pressure and the transmitter configured to transmit the sensed tire pressure to a receiver. First, a first tire pressure is sensed. Then, a calculation is made as to whether the sensed first tire pressure is greater than a predetermined pressure threshold, equal to the predetermined pressure threshold, or less than the predetermined pressure threshold. Next, an indication is provided external to the vehicle that the sensed first tire pressure is greater than a predetermined pressure range, within the predetermined pressure range, or less than the predetermined pressure range.

Abstract: The invention relates to an organic logic gate comprising at least one charging field effect transistor (charging FET) and at least one switching field effect transistor (switching FET), the charging FET having at least one gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode, the gate electrode of the charging FET being potential-free.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heating up meals. It comprises a housing which can be closed by means of a door and shields the surroundings from electromagnetic waves. One or more functional trays which contain one or more induction coils are held within the housing, in order to be able to inductively heat up meals held in containers so that they can be consumed. The object of the invention is to increase the operational reliability of a device of this type. According to the invention, an electrically conducting element is therefore present on end faces of functional trays which are oriented in the direction of a door opening in the housing. Each individual electrically conducting element is also connected to the local potential, housing potential and/or ground potential, in order to be able to ensure that the surroundings are shielded from electromagnetic waves, even when the housing door is open.

Abstract: A method of using a packet-switched network can be used to deliver broadcast messages using a VoIP connection. Packets within the broadcast message can be intelligently routed to intended recipients based on one or more addresses for a logical segment of an organization (e.g., employees of a department), a physical segment (e.g., a building, floor of a building, meeting room, etc.), individuals, or any combination thereof. The broadcast message may be heard by a significantly higher fraction of intended recipients compared to all recipients because the routing of packets of the packet-switched network can reduce the number of unintended recipients as would occur when using a conventional analog public address system. Also, existing infrastructure can be used and does not require speaker wires to pass through walls or ceilings.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to ventilation systems that include a unitary molded housing that defines a flow path and one or more mounting structures, wherein the flow path and the mounting structures are integrated into the unitary molded housing. An exterior structure is coupled to the unitary molded housing, the exterior structure includes at least one inlet port, the at least one inlet port being concealed from view. At least one recess is coupled to the exterior structure that accommodates at least one illumination clement.

Abstract: Apparatus (10), systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container (206) of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber (40) where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources (60, 70) in proximity to the fluid treatment chamber (40). A light sensing system (650) senses the intensity of illumination of the light. A radiometer (460) may be inserted into fluid treatment chamber (40) to calibrate the light sensing system (650). An electronic control system (600) utilizes an interface circuit board (606) to interface a computer circuit board (602) to a display panel (37), a user interface panel (39, 39a), a relay circuit board (640), light sensors 404 and various other sensors (649). A detector (385) senses agitating movement of a tray (90) that contains biological fluids.