Abstract: Systems and methods for providing and executing a data processing tool are disclosed. The data processing tool may include an attribute processing agent which may be embedded in a database system. The attribute processing agent can receive input data and a custom-made attribute as an input and process the input data in accordance with the custom-made attribute. In some embodiments, there may be multiple attribute processing agents distributed in multiple computing nodes. Each attribute processing agent may be configured to process a portion of a data set based on the storage location of the portion of the data set.

Abstract: Described herein are improved assisted ventilation interfaces along with methods and uses thereof. The interfaces comprises a hood embodiment with altered design aspects to decrease or even avoid the risk of leakage and potential viral transmittance along with providing other benefits. In one aspect, the patient interface comprises a hood with a free-breathing valve and an integral viral filter. The free-breathing valve and viral filter may be separate to or integral to the exhaust port. In a further embodiment multiple branches may be used from the exhaust port with multiple viral filters. In a further embodiment, an internal pressure gauge may be used. In a further embodiment dual air sources may be used.

Abstract: Presented is an Isokinetic exercise system having a base, a pedestal, a vertical member, a height adjustable vertical column for resting a rotary actuator on top, a resistance control valve unit with rotatable dials connected to the actuator, wherein the rotatable dials are selectively used to rotatably set a range of resistances for opposing movements to accommodate varying exerted forces by a user performing an intended exercise. The system further includes an electronics module to detect angle and pressure related data (as a measure of voltages) associated with the actuator, an A to D converter to convert the detected voltages in a digital form, a display unit embodying a program product for receiving, and processing the detected voltages to generate and display a muscular performance assessment report, store the received voltages for future comparison and enable printing the muscular performance assessment report, enable configuring next intended exercise.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing and executing a data processing tool are disclosed. The data processing tool may include an attribute processing agent which may be embedded in a database system. The attribute processing agent can receive input data and a custom-made attribute as an input and process the input data in accordance with the custom-made attribute. In some embodiments, there may be multiple attribute processing agents distributed in multiple computing nodes. Each attribute processing agent may be configured to process a portion of a data set based on the storage location of the portion of the data set.

Abstract: Presented is an Isokinetic exercise system having a base, a pedestal, a vertical member, a height adjustable vertical column for resting a rotary actuator on top, a resistance control valve unit with rotatable dials connected to the actuator, wherein the rotatable dials are selectively used to rotatably set a range of resistances for opposing movements to accommodate varying exerted forces by a user performing an intended exercise. The system further includes an electronics module to detect angle and pressure related data (as a measure of voltages) associated with the actuator, an A to D converter to convert the detected voltages in a digital form, a display unit embodying a program product for receiving, and processing the detected voltages to generate and display a muscular performance assessment report, store the received voltages for future comparison and enable printing the muscular performance assessment report, enable configuring next intended exercise.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing and executing a data processing tool are disclosed. The data processing tool may include an attribute processing agent which may be embedded in a database system. The attribute processing agent can receive input data and a custom-made attribute as an input and process the input data in accordance with the custom-made attribute. In some embodiments, there may be multiple attribute processing agents distributed in multiple computing nodes. Each attribute processing agent may be configured to process a portion of a data set based on the storage location of the portion of the data set.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention comprises methods and apparatus for a camera that includes a curved sensor. In another embodiment, the camera includes mechanical image stabilization. Yet another embodiment utilizes electronic image stabilization. Another embodiment incorporates optical image stabilization. In yet another embodiment, a camera with a conventional sensor includes an automatically-controlled lens shade which is mounted on the outside of the camera enclosure. This automatically-controlled lens shade extends for telephoto shots, and retracts for wider angle shots.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for combining a mobile communication device having a camera (150) that includes a curved sensor (160) are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, motion is deliberately imparted to a sensor and/or an optical element while multiple exposures are taken to provide an enhanced image.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a Curved Sensor System are disclosed. The present invention includes a wide variety of generally curved, aspheric or non-planar arrangement of sensors and their equivalents. The curved surfaces, edges or boundaries that define the geometry of the present invention may be continuous, or may be collections or aggregations of many small linear, planar or other segments which are able to approximate a curved line or surface.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for combining a mobile communication device having a camera (150) that includes a curved sensor (160) are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, motion is deliberately imparted to a sensor and/or an optical element while multiple exposures are taken to provide an enhanced image.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an embedded mechanism for platform vulnerability assessment. In various embodiments, a management component of a managed platform may scan at least one host component of the managed platform for vulnerability of the at least one host component with respect to security policies of a management console of a network. The management component may address potential vulnerability of the at least one host component. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a Curvilinear Sensor System are disclosed. The present invention includes a wide variety of generally curved, aspheric or non-planar arrangement of sensors and their equivalents. The curvilinear surfaces, edges or boundaries that define the geometry of the present invention may be continuous, or may be collections or aggregations of many small linear, planar or other segments which are able to approximate a curved line or surface.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, articles, and systems for instantiating a control service to facilitate management of a remotely disposed platform supporting a plurality of redirection protocols of media devices of different types for redirecting the media devices, are described herein. In various embodiments, the control service is adapted to establish a control session with the remotely disposed platform and discover the supported redirection protocols of the media devices. In some embodiments, the control service is further adapted to control the remotely disposed platform based on the redirection protocols, to cause the remotely disposed platform to establish a data session with a media server, remotely disposed from the platform, having one or more of the media devices of different types, the data session including a number of redirection connections redirecting the media devices of the media server to the platform. Additionally, in one embodiment, the control service is adapted to manage the platform.

Abstract: A toothbrush apparatus comprises a toothbrush head having a bristle portion at its one end portion comprising bristles and at its other end portion a handle. Fluid supply means provides pressurized fluid to the bristle portion and has an inlet connectable to a source of fluid, for example a faucet, and an outlet formed in the bristle portion. Suction means having an inlet associated with the bristle portion evacuates waste from the oral cavity of a user for disposal. An ultrasonic transducer imparts ultrasonic vibrations to the bristle portion and power supply means supplies electrical power to the ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an embedded mechanism for platform vulnerability assessment. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, articles, and systems for instantiating a control service to facilitate management of a remotely disposed platform supporting a plurality of redirection protocols of media devices of different types for redirecting the media devices, are described herein. In various embodiments, the control service is adapted to establish a control session with the remotely disposed platform and discover the supported redirection protocols of the media devices. In some embodiments, the control service is further adapted to control the remotely disposed platform based on the redirection protocols, to cause the remotely disposed platform to establish a data session with a media server, remotely disposed from the platform, having one or more of the media devices of different types, the data session including a number of redirection connections redirecting the media devices of the media server to the platform. Additionally, in one embodiment, the control service is adapted to manage the platform.

Abstract: A method for platform independent management of devices using option ROMs. Under one embodiment of the method, manageability data is stored in an option ROM of a peripheral device of a computer platform. The manageability data includes a descriptor that provides an identity, data type, access method and potentially other data to discover, access, and control the device. An embedded instance of the Sensor/Effector Interface (SEI) subsystem is provided by a management engine (ME) implementation via execution of corresponding firmware by the ME. Via the use of an out-of-band communication channel facilitated by the ME or other means (e.g., LAN microcontroller), management data retrieved from option ROMs, and the SEI, a remote management server is enabled to remotely manage various devices and/or the computer platform.

Abstract: A method of operating an alternator of a motor vehicle includes the steps of monitoring an amount of stored electrical energy available to operate the vehicle, estimating a vehicle electrical load, and regulating an output of the alternator based at least in part on the amount of electrical energy available to the vehicle and the estimated vehicle electrical load.

Abstract: A method of operating an alternator of a motor vehicle includes the steps of monitoring an amount of stored electrical energy available to operate the vehicle, estimating a vehicle electrical load, and regulating an output of the alternator based at least in part on the amount of electrical energy available to the vehicle and the estimated vehicle electrical load.