Abstract: Methods for automated transactions at self-service computing apparatuses are provided. In some embodiments, the transaction comprises requesting a user selected transaction type and may further comprise dispensing a monetary amount to the user. In other embodiments, the transaction comprises dispensing a payment from a payer. In other embodiments, the transaction comprises administering the exchange of recyclable material for the value of the recyclable material. In other embodiments, the transaction comprises effecting a purchase of a regulated product from a vendor. In some embodiments, the method comprises verifying the identity of the individual performing the transaction at the self-service computing apparatus using at least one biometric profile.

Abstract: A belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car includes a plurality of tension elements extending longitudinally along a length of the belt and a plurality of fibers interlaced with the plurality of tension elements forming a composite belt structure. A coating at least partially encapsulates the composite belt structure to improve two or more operational characteristics of the belt. A method of forming a belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car includes forming a plurality of tension elements and arraying the plurality of tension elements longitudinally along a belt. A plurality of fibers are interlaced with the plurality of tension elements to form a composite belt structure. A coating is applied to at least partially encapsulate the composite belt structure to improve at least two operational characteristics of the belt.

Abstract: In some aspects, a key establishment protocol is executed to generate a shared secret. A first entity calculates a first image curve EB representing an image of an elliptic curve E under a first isogeny ?B; calculates the shared secret based on the first image curve EB; receives a second image curve EA and a first pair of elliptic curve points {?A(PB), ?A(QB)} and from a second entity; obtains a basis {R, S}; calculates a third image curve EBA representing an image of the second image curve EA under a second isogeny ?B; calculates a third pair of elliptic curve points {?B(R), ?B(S)}; and sends the third image curve EBA and the third pair of elliptic curve points {?B(R), ?B(S)} to the second entity, wherein the third image curve EBA and the third pair of elliptic curve points {?B(R), ?B(S)} enable the second entity to compute the shared secret.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein Ar is an aryl group optionally further substituted with one or more groups R3; A is a lipophilic, hydrophobic moiety; R1 is a phosphodiester, phosphotriester, thioether or amide group; X is an unsubstituted or substituted C6 to C24 alkylene or alkenylene group, which is optionally interrupted by one or more —NR9—, —O— or —S— linkages, R2 is —YC(R4)(R5)CO2R6; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof are useful as endosomolytic agents particularly for the delivery of nucleic acids useful in gene therapy.

Abstract: In some aspects, a key establishment protocol is executed to generate a shared secret. A first entity calculates a first image curve EA representing an image of an elliptic curve E under a first isogeny ?A; calculates a first pair of elliptic curve points {?A(PB), ?A(QB)}; calculates secret integers {c, d}; sends the first image curve EA and the first pair of elliptic curve points {?A(PB), ?A(QB)} to a second entity; receives a second image curve EBA and a third pair of elliptic curve points {?B(R), ?B(S)} from the second entity; calculates a third image curve EÃBA representing an image of the second image curve EBA under a second isogeny {tilde over (?)}A, wherein the second isogeny {tilde over (?)}A is identified based on the secret integers {c, d} and the third pair of elliptic curve points {?B(R), ?B(S)}; and calculates the shared secret based on the third image curve EÃBA.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a random seed value may be used in a key encapsulation process for multiple recipients. An error vector derivation function is applied to a combination of the random seed value and an additional value, including an identifier of a recipient, to produce an error vector. A plaintext value for the recipient is obtained based on the random seed value. The error vector and the plaintext value are used in an encryption function to produce a ciphertext for the recipient. A pseudorandom function is applied to the random seed value to produce a pseudorandom function output that includes a symmetric key, and the symmetric key is used to generate an encrypted message for the recipient based on an unencrypted message. The ciphertext for the recipient and the encrypted message are provided for transmission in a communication network.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein Ar is an aryl group optionally further substituted with one or more groups R3; A is a lipophilic, hydrophobic moiety; R1 is a phosphodiester, phosphotriester, thioether or amide group; X is an unsubstituted or substituted C6 to C24 alkylene or alkenylene group, which is optionally interrupted by one or more —NR9—, —O— or —S— linkages, R2 is —YC(R4)(R5)CO2R6; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof are useful as endosomolytic agents particularly for the delivery of nucleic acids useful in gene therapy.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a random seed value is used in a key encapsulation process to generate multiple ciphertexts for a recipient. The key encapsulation process includes multiple encapsulation rounds and each encapsulation round generates a respective ciphertext based on the random seed value and an additional value. The additional value includes an index indicating the encapsulation round. A symmetric key is generated based on the random seed value, and an encrypted message is generated based on the symmetric key. The ciphertexts and the encrypted message are provided for the recipient for transmission between nodes in a communication system.

Abstract: A servicing device for a belt of an elevator system is provided including a housing and a guide member coupled to the housing. The guide member and the housing are disposed on opposite sides of the belt. At least one reservoir is disposed within the housing. The at least one reservoir contains one or more restoring materials. An applicator is configured to apply the one or more restoring materials to an adjacent surface of the belt. Application of the one or more restoring materials is configured to modify the geometry of the belt such that the modified geometry is substantially identical to the original geometry of the belt.

Abstract: A belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car includes a plurality of tension elements extending longitudinally along a length of the belt and a plurality of fibers interlaced with the plurality of tension elements forming a composite belt structure. A coating at least partially encapsulates the composite belt structure to improve two or more operational characteristics of the belt. A method of forming a belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car includes forming a plurality of tension elements and arraying the plurality of tension elements longitudinally along a belt. A plurality of fibers are interlaced with the plurality of tension elements to form a composite belt structure. A coating is applied to at least partially encapsulate the composite belt structure to improve at least two operational characteristics of the belt.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a conversion scheme is used in a public key cryptosystem. In some aspects, an error vector derivation function is applied to a random value and a message value to produce an error vector. A plaintext value is generated based on the random value, the message value, and the error vector. The error vector and the plaintext value are used in an encryption function to produce a ciphertext component, and the ciphertext component is provided for transmission in a communication system.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a conversion scheme is used in a public key cryptosystem. In some aspects, a plaintext value is generated based on a message value, a constant value, and a random value. An error vector derivation function is applied to the plaintext value to produce an error vector. The plaintext value and the error vector are used in an encryption function to produce a ciphertext component, and the ciphertext component is provided for transmission in a communication network.

Abstract: A servicing device for a belt of an elevator system is provided including a housing and a guide member coupled to the housing. The guide member and the housing are disposed on opposite sides of the belt. At least one reservoir is disposed within the housing. The at least one reservoir contains one or more restoring materials. An applicator is configured to apply the one or more restoring materials to an adjacent surface of the belt. Application of the one or more restoring materials is configured to modify the geometry of the belt such that the modified geometry is substantially identical to the original geometry of the belt.

Abstract: An integral recording head, for use in a linear tape drive system, includes a circumferentially grooved roller guide assembly and a recording head actuator assembly. The circumferential groove feature is incorporated on the surfaces of the roller guide assembly, and provides a substantial frictional contact force that acts to reduce the lateral motion, and further attenuates high frequency lateral disturbances of the magnetic tape. The reduced high frequency content of the lateral disturbances significantly improves the ability of the actuator to achieve a desired track following control. The grooved roller guide assembly is formed integrally of two solid cylindrical contact surfaces separated by a circumferential slot that accommodates the recording head actuator assembly.

Abstract: Targeted lipids and lipid particles are described which are assemblies of multipolar lipids, targeting molecules such as antibodies and polyanions. The lipids are of particular use for the delivery of bioactive substances such as nucleic acids to cells in vitro and especially in vivo.

Abstract: A packaging form or blank for one or more lipped containers, where each of the containers has an upper lip that extends outward beyond the periphery of the container body, and where the containers have been placed one inside another to create a nested stack configuration. The form or blank is an elongated, flat construction that defines an opening that is sized and shaped such that when a container body is inserted through the opening, the form rests against the bottom of the lip of the container at the bottom of the stack. When the form is then folded over the stack, the form rests against the top of the lip of the container at the top of the stack.

Abstract: A multi-channel tape recording head or apparatus that has cable connection pads aligned along a direction that runs substantially perpendicular to a multi-channel tape recording head actuation direction, which allows a ribbon-type external cable, connected to the cable connection pads, to bend in its most flexible direction when the multi-channel tape recording head moves.