Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of coma, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitive performance, and/or amblyopia. Described are methods and devices to treat coma, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitive performance, and/or amblyopia that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect symptoms of coma, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitive performance, and/or amblyopia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications. The composition includes as an active ingredient, a heat-treated powder or extract of glycine soja with hypoglycemic effects. The heat-treated powder and extract of glycine soja have outstanding hypoglycemic effects and therapeutic effects on diabetic complications. The composition of the present invention is useful as a pharmaceutical or food composition for the prevention and treatment (amelioration) of diabetes mellitus or diabetic complications.

Abstract: Data query in a share-nothing database includes obtaining a query request and generating an optimized access plan with respect to the query request. The query request relates to external data stored in an external data source and contains a definition for expected distribution of the external data. The data query also includes obtaining data distribution information related to the expected distribution based on the optimized access plan, transmitting the data distribution information to the external data source so that the external data source splits and returns the external data in accordance with the data distribution information, and executing query-related processing of the split external data in accordance with the optimized access plan.

Abstract: Example method, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments are disclosed to improve user experience and security in sharing Wi-Fi network credentials. A method embodiment comprises receiving in a wireless device, a wireless message including private credential information to access a wireless network; determining by the wireless device, that the received private credential information is not stored in a cache of known network access points in the wireless device; and storing by the wireless, the received private credential information, in a credential database for network access points.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for receiving an authentication input and determining an authentication orientation of a mobile platform during entry of the authentication input. In addition, a determination may be made as to whether to validate a user based on the authentication input and the authentication orientation of the mobile platform. Platform orientation may also be used to detect malware.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for high-speed processing of structured application messages in a network device. According to one aspect, a network device receives a structured application layer message and identifies, in message classification requirements at the network device, a reference to a classification portion of the structured application layer message and an operation portion of the structured application layer message. The system extracts, based on one or more expressions, a portion of the message for classifying the structured application layer message and classifies the message using the extracted portion and according to the message classification requirements. At least in part by accessing information indicated by one or more location identifiers, at least one operation is performed on the classified structured application layer message.

Abstract: A method, system, and/or computer program product queries a distributed database system. In one embodiment, the query method comprises: parsing a query request; generating an access plan for the query request, wherein the access plan specifies therein a database table related to the query request, and the database table has a plurality of copies stored in different database devices respectively; selecting, based on status information of each of the plurality of copies of the specified database table, one copy from the plurality of copies as a target database table; and executing a query operation in the target database table according to the access plan.

Abstract: A carpet includes (a) a primary backing which has a face and a back surface, (b) a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing and extending from the face of the primary backing and exposed at the back surface of the primary backing, (c) an adhesive backing, (d) an optional secondary backing adjacent to the adhesive backing, and (e) at least one olefin block copolymer, especially ethylene based block copolymers An olefin block copolymer is extrusion coated onto the back surface of a primary backing to provide an adhesive backing Additional steps and procedures can include washing or scouring the primary backing and fibers prior to the extrusion step, and utilizing implosion agents The preferred olefin block copolymer is an ethylene based block interpolymers The constructions and methods are suited for making tufted, broad-loom carpet having improved abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments provide signaling mechanisms for wireless networks composed of a large number of stations. An example method embodiment comprises: receiving by a wireless client device, a first message from an access point device, the first message comprising information related to resource allocation that at least partly indicates a resource allocation in time-frequency space for the wireless client device; decoding by the wireless client device, the information related to resource allocation, using a connection identifier that identifies the wireless client device within a wireless network managed by the access point device, to obtain the resource allocation in time-frequency space; and transmitting by the wireless client device to the access point device, a second message using the resource allocation in time-frequency space.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a composition suitable for stretch hood, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The article according to the present invention comprises a multi-layer film according to the present invention has a thickness of at least 3 mils comprising at least one inner layer and two exterior layers, wherein the inner layer comprises at least 50 weight percent polyethylene copolymer having a melt index less than 2 grams/10 minutes, a density less than or equal to 0.910 g/cm3, a total heat of fusion less than 120 Joules/gram and a heat of fusion above 115° C. of less than 5 Joules/gram, the total heat of fusion of the inner layer less than the heat of fusion of either of the two exterior layers, and wherein the multi-layer film has an elastic recovery of at least 40% when stretched to 100% elongation.

Abstract: A first access node of a first network utilizes code sequences, assigned to different user devices, to distinguish at least acknowledgements received in parallel or sequentially from those user devices. The first access node determines from received signaling that a root sequence of the code sequences is in use by a second access node of a second network, then changes that root sequence of the code sequences assigned to the different user devices. In certain examples the access nodes are WLAN access points APs and the acknowledgements are received in response to a group probe/poll. In various embodiments the first AP monitors its neighbors' group probes/polls to learn the root sequences/basic service sets in use in those neighbor networks, or the AP's own stations monitor and send the information in neighbor reports. This latter option can be initiated by the stations themselves, or by the AP.

Abstract: This application relates generally to biocompatible water-soluble polymers with pendant functional groups and methods for making them, and particularly to polyglutamate amino acid conjugates that can include a linker to a compound that can include a drug, and their use for a variety of drug delivery applications, e.g., anticancer.

Abstract: An rTMS coil or set of coils are designed to affect multiple regions of the brain with synchronous magnetic field pulses. Multiple coils aligned over the targeted regions of interest, or a single coil that is stretched or enlarged in a shape that allows the magnetic field to affect the areas of interest are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of optimizing repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments.

Abstract: This application relates generally to biocompatible water-soluble polymers with pendant functional groups and methods for making them, and particularly to co-polymer polyglutamate amino acid conjugates useful for a variety of anti-cancer drug delivery applications.

Abstract: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is administered at a pulse rate that is equal to or a harmonic of a biological metric of a patient. The purpose is to provide frequency coupling among different organs (e.g., heart, brain, breathing, and gastrointestinal movement) through rhythmic entrainment. The specific harmonic chosen is the one closest to a desired EEG frequency. The desired EEG frequency is chosen based on the cognitive element or symptom that is targeted.

Abstract: One or more sensory, auditory and/or visual stimuli are presented to a subject at a specific frequency that is equal to, or a harmonic of, the intrinsic frequency of one or more of the subject's biological signals. The purpose is to indirectly (through the eyes, ears, or touch) provide frequency coupling among different organs (e.g., heart, brain, breathing, and gastrointestinal movement) through rhythmic entrainment. The specific harmonic chosen is the one closest to the interested EEG frequency. The interested frequency is chosen based on the cognitive element or symptom that is targeted. Additionally, games and programs (audio, video, computer) can incorporate Pavlovian cues to facilitate placing the brain in an acceptable state. In one embodiment, the ticking sound of a repetitive transcranial stimulation (rTMS) device is played to subconsciously remind the patient of the rTMS treatment and thereby produce a therapeutic effect.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for high-speed processing of structured application messages in a network device. According to one aspect, a network device receives a set of message classification rules that have been prepared beforehand by a system administrator or customer. The system analyzes the message classification rules to determine what part(s) of the message are necessary to classify a message according to the message classification rules. This allows the system to consider only the relevant parts of the message and ignore the rest of the message. The system extracts the portion of the message necessary for classifying the message and classifies the message using the values of the extracted information and the message classification rules. A unique sequence of operations is implied by the message classification and those operations must then be applied to the message.

Abstract: In the detailed examples an access point AP assigns each of a plurality of stations to a group, in which at least one group has multiple stations assigned. For each group the AP sets a group-specific medium access interval during which stations who are members of the group are allowed to compete for medium access, and sends a message indicating the group-specific medium access intervals for the respective groups. A station receiving the message determines the group to which it belongs and determines that it is allowed to compete for medium access at least during the medium access interval. Various examples provide options for how the grouping might be made and how the intervals might be dynamically adjusted.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments are. An example embodiment comprises: transmitting by a first wireless device to a second wireless device, a first message indicating an awake state with availability to receive wireless messages from the second wireless device; receiving by the first wireless device, an acknowledgement message from the second wireless device, including control information indicating a duration until a service period starts; and resuming a non-awake state by the first device when the control information indicates the duration satisfies a transition criterion.