Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for simplifying object mapping for user interfaces for on a computer system. The method comprises receiving a client request for action and associating the client request to at least one logical object. The method further comprises converting the at least one logical object to at least one physical object that resides in a object relational mapping, and mapping between the at least one physical object and at least one relational database. The system includes a conceptual module that associates the client requests to at least one logical object and converts the at least one logical object to at least one physical object that resides in a object relational mapping, and a object relational mapping module for mapping between physical objects and at least one relational database.

Abstract: Data to define a travel rewards promotion is received over a network. The travel rewards promotion comprises traveler eligibility criteria and travel rewards criteria. At least one traveler is selected where the travel itinerary of the respective traveler matches traveler eligibility criteria for the promotion. The traveler is notified that he or she is eligible for the travel rewards promotion, the notification comprising a representation of the travel rewards criteria. A travel rewards promotion total is then compiled for the traveler and the traveler is notified of his or her respective promotion rewards total. In one embodiment, the traveler's current context is determined and matched to promotion alert criteria. The traveler is then altered, over the network, that a travel rewards promotion is available to the respective traveler in the respective traveler's current context, the alert comprising a representation of the travel rewards criteria.

Abstract: A target system having a base, a stationary member inclined from the base and having a cap, a rotating tube having a cap and positioned over the stationary tube, a bearing between the caps of the stationary member and the rotating tube to permit substantially free rotation of the rotating tube, and a plurality of target sides secured to the rotating tube, with impact of a fired round onto one of the target sides initiating movement of the rotating tube relative to the stationary member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coordination complex system comprising a ligand having the formula: R1—SO2—NH—P (XR2)2 (1a); or R1—SO2—N?PH (XR2)2 (1b); or R1—SO(OH)?N—P(XR2)2 (1c); wherein X is independently O, S, NH, or a bond; R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl; wherein at least one equivalent of the ligand is complexed to an equivalent of a metal selected from a transition metal and lanthanide. The invention also relates to the use of said coordination complexes as catalysts in the hydroformylation, hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, hydrocyanation, polymerization, isomerization, carbonylation, cross-coupling, metathesis, CH activation, allylic substitution, aldol condensation, or Michael addition.

Abstract: A method and system for destroying information stored on a data storage device located onboard a vehicle in order to prevent unfriendly forces from obtaining the information is described. The method and system are initiated when the operator of the vehicle activates a triggering mechanism. The information may be destroyed by physically damaging the data storage device on which the information is stored or by releasing a software virus into the device on which the sensitive information is stored. A software virus may also be transmitted to a computer of an unfriendly force attempting to access the sensitive information.

Abstract: Target-specific hybrid capture (TSHC) provides a nucleic acid detection method that is not only rapid and sensitive, but also highly specific and capable of discriminating highly homologous nucleic acid sequences. The method produces DNA/RNA hybrids which can be detected by a variety of methods.

Abstract: A system for performing a mission/control application by means of an integrated application in a network-centric environment using one or more capabilities attributed to the application, with each capability being assigned one or more priorities for the application. The system may have at least one node configured to identify a change in the one or more capabilities, and to negotiate in the network-centric environment to resolve the change. The node may further be configured to negotiate until the application is provided with one or more resources resolving the change in accordance with one or more applicable priorities.

Abstract: A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: receiving a first communiqué that is affiliated with a source entity and that is directed to a receiving entity; and transmitting to the receiving entity, in lieu of the first communiqué, a second communiqué that is provided in accordance with one or more conditional directives to conditionally obfuscate identity of the source entity, the one or more conditional directives provided by the receiving entity. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A towed array is provided with hot-film sensors and anemometer circuitry to calculate the angle of inclination of the towed array in real time during deployment of the towed array in a sea water environment. The hot-film sensors are arranged in pairs along the length of the towed array to increase the sensitivity of the inclination angle determinations and are located flush with an exterior surface of the towed array to minimize interference with the operation of the towed array. The pairs of hot-film sensors determine the local shear stresses on the towed array, and these measurements are converted to inclination angles using an empirically derived look-up table.

Abstract: An article vending machine capable of performing an inventory audit and automatically pausing the inventory audit in response to a customer transaction request and method for performing the same are shown. After completing the customer request, the article vending machine resumes the inventory auditing process. The article vending machine thereby remains available for customer use during the inventory auditing process.

Abstract: An aqueous binder composition is provided that includes a protein-containing biomass and a pH adjuster. Optionally, a crosslinking agent and/or a moisture resistant agent may be included in the binder composition. The protein-containing biomass is natural in origin and may be derived from plant or animal sources. The pH adjuster is used to adjust the pH of the binder to a desired pH and lower the viscosity of the protein-based biomass. In addition, the pH adjuster may act as a crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent may be any compound suitable for crosslinking the protein-containing biomass and reacting with the moisture resistant agent, when the moisture resistant agent is present in the binder. In addition, the binder has a light color after it has been cured. The environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free binder may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats.

Abstract: The invention relates to a double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) for inhibiting the expression of an Aha gene (Aha1 gene), comprising an antisense strand having a nucleotide sequence which is less that 30 nucleotides in length, generally 19-25 nucleotides in length, and which is substantially complementary to at least a part of an Aha gene. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the dsRNA together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; methods for treating diseases caused by Aha1 expression and the expression of an Aha gene using the pharmaceutical composition; and methods for inhibiting the expression of an Aha gene in a cell.

Abstract: A preferred apparatus arrangement utilizes the enthalpy of the flue gas, which can be supplemented if need be, to convert urea (30) into ammonia for SCR. Urea (30), which decomposes at temperatures above 140 .degree. C., is injected (32) into a flue gas stream split off (28) after a heat exchanger (22), such as a primary superheater or an economizer. Ideally, the side stream would gasify the urea without need for further heating; but, when heat is required it is far less than would be needed to heat either the entire effluent (23) or the urea (30). This side stream, typically less than 3% of the flue gas, provides the required temperature and residence time for complete decomposition of urea (30). A cyclonic separator can be used to remove particulates and completely mix the reagent and flue gas. This stream can then be directed to an injection grid (37) ahead of SCR using a blower (36).

Abstract: The use of N-(3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-(4-[1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]phenyl)pyridine-3-sulphonamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the treatment of cancer and/or pain in a warm blooded animal such as man is described.

Abstract: The present invention is an electrolyte membrane comprising an acid and a basic polymer, where the acid is a low-volatile acid that is fluorinated and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric, and where the basic polymer is protonated by the acid and is stable to hydrolysis.

Abstract: A genetically modified fruit-producing plant, said plant having sufficiently reduced total Polyphenol Oxidase (PPO) activity relative to a wild type of said plant to reduce browning in the fruit of said plant relative to said wild type, wherein the reduced total PPO activity results from a reduction in activity of at least two PPO isoenzymes in said plant relative to said wild type, or a cell, seed, seedling, part, tissue, cell, fruit or progeny of said plant.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2-dimethylamino-3-amido-6-amino-pyridine derivatives having medical utility, to use of the 2-dimethylamino-3-amido-6-amino-pyridine derivatives of the invention for the manufacture of a medicament, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the 2-dimethylamino-3-amido-6-amino-pyridine derivatives of the invention, and to methods of treating a disorder, disease or a condition of a subject, which disorder, disease or condition is responsive to activation of Kv7 channels.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, dosage forms and kits for treating with an effective amount of ziprasidone a CNS disorder in a human when the human is in a fasted state. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a method for treating a CNS disorder in a human, which method comprises administering to the human in a fasted state, a solid oral dosage form comprising an amount of ziprasidone effective to treat said CNS disorder, wherein the area under the serum concentration versus time curve (AUC0-inf) of the ziprasidone in the human subsequent to said administering is from 70% to 140% of the mean area under the ziprasidone serum concentration versus time curve (AUC0-inf) resulting from administration of a control ziprasidone immediate release oral capsule containing the same amount of ziprasidone to a cohort of humans in a fed state.

Abstract: In an exemplary implementation of this invention, a user wears comfortable biosensors. These sensors gather physiological data from the user and transmit this data to another radio-enabled device. This other device may be a mobile phone. The data is further transmitted, via this other radio-enabled device, to one or more networks (such as wireless networks or the Internet). A processor analyzes this transmitted data, in real time, to recognize patterns in the data that indicate the need for therapeutic intervention. Upon recognition of such a pattern, the processor outputs instructions for a transducer to deliver therapeutic stimuli. These instructions are transmitted, over one or more wired or wireless networks, to a transducer which delivers the therapeutic stimuli to the user.

Abstract: A power outage restoration system manages a power network including a plurality of switching devices. The power outage restoration system includes an outage management system having a network model of said power network. A plurality of local restoration controllers are in communication with the outage management system and each said local restoration controller includes a trimmed network model correlating to a respective area of responsibility.