Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods, and media for updating content of a page composed of markup language in response to a triggering event method include: receiving a request that indicates a triggering event; determining the type of triggering event based on the request; determining at least one page element from amongst plural page elements of the page to be updated based on the request; generating a response to the request, the response including metadata indicating the at least one page element and the content of the at least one page element, the content of the at least one page element being composed of the markup language; and transmitting the response.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure can be used to compensate for presentation bias and estimate click-through rates for content objects in different positions on an Internet web page. Among other things, this allows Internet web page content to be positioned on the web page without necessitating extensive real-world testing, thereby providing better content to users more quickly and efficiently than conventional systems.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, from a first network application, a first unbounded list of objects of a first type and a second unbounded list of objects of a second type, wherein the second type is distinct from the first type, and producing a third unbounded list of objects of a third type, wherein the third type is distinct from both the first type and the second type. The computer-implemented method further includes providing the third unbounded list to a second network application. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for generating a hierarchy. In one example, a method includes receiving a first data graph including a plurality of nodes and links connecting the plurality of nodes, receiving a second data graph including a second plurality of nodes and links connecting the second plurality of nodes, generating a hierarchy based on the first data graph and the second data graph, where the generated hierarchy includes a plurality of levels, nodes from the first data graph arranged on at least one level, nodes from the second data graph arranged on at least one other level, and links connecting the nodes from the first data graph and the nodes from the second data graph, and indicating a relationships between the first and second data items, and outputting the generated hierarchy for at least one of display and further processing.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, provided is a method for analyzing an emotion on the basis of a position related document. The method includes generating a position related document with reference to content collected from at least one user terminal device or at least one server and position information related to the content; calculating an object-emotion score for each topic at positions related to the generated position related document; and determining, with reference to the object-emotion score for each topic at a first position, a predicted preference level of a user positioned at the first position with respect to at least one topic.

Abstract: Methods for identifying potentially sensitive information and protecting such potentially sensitive information include scanning systems that collect and/or disseminate such information. Without limitation, systems collect and/or disseminate personal identification numbers (e.g., personal identification numbers, tax identification numbers, etc.), such as merchant systems, bank systems, healthcare systems, and the like, that collect, use, or disseminate sensitive information may be scanned to identify sequences of data that are likely to be sensitive, and may take actions to protect such sequences of data. Scanning and protection systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to generating a retrieval condition for retrieving a target character string from texts by pattern matching. An aspect includes dividing a first text into words. Another aspect includes generating a converted character string by performing at least one of appending at least one character in at least either one of previous and subsequent positions of the target character string. Another aspect includes replacing at least one character of the target character string. Another aspect includes generating the retrieval condition for retrieval candidates in the words of the first text, the retrieval condition comprising determining that a retrieval candidate matches the target character string and does not match the converted character string based on a ratio of a part of the retrieval candidate which matches the converted character string and corresponds to the target character string is less than or equal to a reference frequency.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to generating a retrieval condition for retrieving a target character string from texts by pattern matching. An aspect includes dividing a first text into words. Another aspect includes generating a converted character string by performing at least one of appending at least one character in at least either one of previous and subsequent positions of the target character string. Another aspect includes replacing at least one character of the target character string. Another aspect includes generating the retrieval condition for retrieval candidates in the words of the first text, the retrieval condition comprising determining that a retrieval candidate matches the target character string and does not match the converted character string based on a ratio of a part of the retrieval candidate which matches the converted character string and corresponds to the target character string is less than or equal to a reference frequency.

Abstract: A depth peeling based nuclear radiation shield computational mesh generation method and a depth peeling based nuclear radiation shield computational mesh generation system are provided. The method includes: generating an outline pixel matrix of geometries with the depth peeling technique, performing conversion in an image space to obtain outline meshes of the geometries; then obtaining internal meshes of the geometries based on the outline meshes by a scanning line method, so as to fast generate the nuclear radiation shield computational meshes.

Abstract: A genetic algorithm controller that controls respective processes using a genetic algorithm is configured. The processes include generation of a crystal structure of an inorganic material, a mutation operation of a crystal structure, a crossing-over operation of a crystal structure, structural relaxation calculation of a crystal structure, calculation of a predictive value of an objective function, selection and weeding out of a crystal structure based on a predictive value of an objective function, observation of an objective function value of a crystal structure by first-principle calculation, update of a regression model based on a result of observing the objective function value, and end determination for a material generation process.

Abstract: A multi-component method of real-time collaboration for the purpose of creating and negotiating a common object plan by mitigating and overcoming the barriers created by negative neurological hormones while facilitating the release of positive hormones throughout each phase of the method.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) design method is disclosed. The method includes: using a computer to perform synthesis upon a register transfer level (RTL) IC design to generate a gate level netlist; performing place and route (P&R) upon the gate level netlist to generate a layout; determining a sink current distribution information of the layout; and generating a voltage (IR) drop/electro-migration (EM) analysis result of the layout according to the sink current distribution information; wherein the layout includes a cell having a cell height that is N times higher than a single cell height, where N is an integer and greater than 1, and the cell corresponds to N power/ground (P/G) rail sets; wherein the sink current distribution information includes a proportion of a sink current flowing through each of the N power/ground (P/G) rail sets with respect to the cell when operated. Associated non-transitory computer-readable medium is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for building an agent for test of an unmanned vehicle. The method comprises: obtaining feature information of an agent to be built; generating an agent according to the obtained feature information and verify whether a behavior of the agent is reasonable; considering the agent as a built agent if the behavior of the agent is determined reasonable. The solution of the present invention can be applied to quickly build an agent that meets needs of test of the unmanned vehicle.

Abstract: A method includes modeling a fluid flow network, the fluid flow network having a surface pipeline network connected between a plurality of well perforation nodes and a common outlet or inlet. The method also includes generating a plurality of two-phase envelopes for the modeled fluid flow network, where each two-phase envelope has at least some interpolated values and corresponds to a section of the modeled fluid flow network with a constant flow composition. The method also includes determining phase equilibrium information for the modeled fluid flow network based on the generated two-phase envelopes. The method also includes applying the determined phase equilibrium information to production or simulation related to the fluid flow network.

Abstract: A full-vehicle thermal model of a subject vehicle including a plurality of components can be generated. An experimental design includes input variables and output variables for each of the components under steady-state operating conditions. A meta-model is generated for each of the components based upon the input variables and the output variables. A time history including a time-based variation of the input variables is obtained for a plurality of drive cycles. A time history for a heat transfer coefficient and a film temperature for each of the components is determined based upon the meta-models for the components and the time histories for the plurality of input variables. The time histories for the heat transfer coefficient and the film temperature for the components are provide to a lumped-parameter thermal solver as time-varying boundary conditions, and a time-temperature profile for one of the components is determined employing the lumped-parameter thermal solver.

Abstract: Traditionally, forecasting models were developed using pest or disease instances collected through pest or disease surveillance. The present disclosure relates to pest forecasting using historical pesticide usage information thereby obviating need for voluminous and time consuming effort of collecting site specific data. Firstly forecasting models for different pests or diseases of different crops are generated based on historical data on pesticide usage and historical weather data collected for a geo-location under consideration. The model is validated and adapted with the current scenario of pests. Current scenario is captured using image samples sent from the field or farm through participatory sensing platform. The images are then analyzed to extract information like actual pest infestation in the field, severity, if there was infestation and the like. This analyses helps to derive the actual pest infestation instances in the field.

Abstract: A method for the analysis, based on a computer model of a real-world system whose entities are represented by software objects (artefacts) for: risks of real-world events occurring (risk artefacts); actions in the real-world system (action artefacts), associated with tasks, resources and conditions; and in which a subset of the model is represented by a system context. The method comprises defining actions required to accomplish a target task, thereby allocating resources to actions; computing a manageability index of the at least one system context, representing an extent to which resources are available; computing a feasibility index of the at least one system context, representing an extent to which actions are possible; computing an aggregated risk of the at least one system context; creating and displaying, on a display device, a visual representation of the aggregated risk, the manageability index and the feasibility index of the at least one system context.

Abstract: A method for performing rewind functional verification includes identifying state variables that model the number of registers on each edge of a retiming graph for an original design and a retimed design. Random variables are identified that model retiming labels representing a number and direction of register movement relative to a node on a retiming graph for the retimed design. A retiming constraint is identified for each edge on the retiming graph for the design, wherein the retiming constraint reflects a relationship between the state variables and the random variables. A random variable that models a retiming label at a source of an edge is recursively substituted for a random variable that models a retiming label at a sink of the edge when a number of registers on the edge is unchanged after register retiming.

Abstract: A method for designing a system on a target device includes performing register retiming on an original design for the system to generate a retimed design. The retimed design is verified to determine whether it is structurally correct by performing a plurality of iterations of register retiming on the retimed design, wherein each iteration accounts for the retiming of registers in the system driven by a different clock.

Abstract: Systems and methods for segmenting an impedance matching model are described. One of the methods includes receiving the impedance matching model. The impedance matching model represents an impedance matching circuit, which is coupled to an RF generator via an RF cable and to a plasma chamber via an RF transmission line. The method further includes segmenting the impedance matching model into two or more modules of a first set. Each module includes a series circuit and a shunt circuit. The shunt circuit is coupled to the series circuit. The series circuit of the first module is coupled to a cable model and the series circuit of the second module is coupled to an RF transmission model. The series circuit and the shunt circuit of the first module are coupled to the series circuit of the second module. The shunt circuit of the second module is coupled to the RF transmission model.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of fabricating an integrated circuit structure includes selecting a first cell from a standard cell library, the first cell having a cell boundary and comprising a metal segment at a first metal track at a metal layer, the metal segment extending along a direction and terminating a specified distance beyond a first edge of the cell boundary. The method further includes placing the first cell at a first location of a physical layout for the integrated circuit structure. The method also includes selecting a second cell from the standard cell library and placing the second cell at a second location of the physical layout such that a second edge of a cell boundary of the second cell abuts the first edge of the cell boundary of the first cell, and wherein the metal segment extends into a metal track at the metal layer of the second cell.

Abstract: A method for modifying metal portions of a layout data file associated with a self-aligned multiple patterning (SAMP) process. The method comprises receiving the layout data file that includes one or more active metal portions and layout information associated with an integrated circuit. The method also comprises converting the layout data file to further include mask information having at least a first set of trim features associated with one or more redundant metal portions and one or more active metal portions of the layout data file. The method also comprises determining the one or more redundant metal portions to be perforated. The method further comprises modifying the mask information to further include a second set of trim features for perforating the one or more redundant metal portions. The first set of trim features and the second set of trim features are associated with a trim mask of the SAMP process.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product perform timing analysis of an integrated circuit design with callback-based constraint processing for clock domain independence. A timing graph representation of the integrated circuit design includes nodes interconnected by edges. Loading timing abstracts representing the nodes of the timing graph precedes obtaining a timing result based on propagating timing values and associated timing tags from an input to an output of the integrated circuit design and processing timing constraints at one or more of the nodes as callbacks. Each timing tag indicates a clock domain. After applying a design change, one or more modified timing tags that are added or changed as a result of the design change are determined. The timing constraints associated with the modified timing tags are processed as callbacks, and the timing result are re-computed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for calculating a predictive index of identity of a nucleic acid sample using polymorphic genetic marker data are provided. In one embodiment, a predictive index of identity of the nucleic acid sample is calculated using a value from a second set of data from a polymorphic genetic marker that is not linked to a polymorphic genetic marker used to produce a first set of data. In another embodiment, the predictive index of identity is calculated using a value from a second set of data from a polymorphic genetic marker that is linked to a polymorphic genetic marker used to produce the first set of data. Systems and methods for generating an identifier for a biological sample and for verifying a relationship between a biological sample and an identifier are also provided. The identifier is an encoding of a set of values for polymorphic genetic markers.

Abstract: Techniques for identifying variations in sequence data relative to reference sequence data. The techniques include accessing information specifying multiple sets of variants in the sequence data relative to reference sequence data, each of the multiple sets of variants being generated by using a respective variant identification technique; and determining, using the information specifying the multiple sets of variants in the sequence data, a reconciled set of variants in the sequence data relative to the reference sequence data, the determining comprising: determining whether a first variant is present at a first position in the sequence data based, at least in part, on one or more variants at one or more other positions in the sequence data.

Abstract: A device for searching a biomarker to be used for determining whether or not a first treatment has an effect on a disease, the biomarker search device includes: a first storage; a second storage storing; a third storage; a fourth storage; a signature molecular information detector; a regression analyzer; a network generator; and a biomarker determinator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of determining the sequence and/or positions of modified bases in a nucleic acid sample present in a circular molecule with a nucleic acid insert of known sequence comprising obtaining sequence data of at least two insert-sample units. In some embodiments, the methods comprise obtaining sequence data using circular pair-locked molecules. In some embodiments, the methods comprise calculating scores of sequences of the nucleic acid inserts by comparing the sequences to the known sequence of the nucleic acid insert, and accepting or rejecting repeats of the sequence of the nucleic acid sample according to the scores of one or both of the sequences of the inserts immediately upstream or downstream of the repeats of the sequence of the nucleic acid sample.

Abstract: Disclosed is a patient case identity determination method for a digital pathology system, which is performed by a patient case identity determination unit. The patient case identity determination method includes acquiring a digital slide image from a scanner; requesting a laboratory information system (LIS) to send patient/case information including a preprocessing step image that is obtained in a digital slide preprocessing step associated with the digital slide image; receiving the patient/case information including the preprocessing step image from the LIS; comparatively analyzing a pattern of the digital slide image and the preprocessing step image to calculate a synchronization rate and stores the calculated synchronization rate; and providing information about whether the digital slide image is identical to the patient/case information based on the calculated synchronization rate when a client application provides a reading of the digital slide image.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that notify a user of the status of his or her imaging, such as through the use of an application or website on a communication device. Some embodiments detect completion of an imaging appointment (e.g., for physiological imaging) and retrieve imaging data and a report analyzing the imaging data as they become available. This provides users with easy, seamless access to the status and results of their imaging as soon as possible.

Abstract: An improved computer-based system displays multiple sets of standard data in which a first set of standard data does not typically include data elements from other sets of standard data. A display processor drives the computer display and runs a display program having a standards module, a records module, and a mapping module. A standards database contains information related to the standard at issue and a records database contains the sets of standard data to be displayed. Both databases are accessed by the display program in creating a virtual field within the display of the first set of standard data. The mapping module selects appropriate data elements from the other set of standard data for display within the virtual field. Display flags may be provided to indicate critical virtual data. The primary use of the invention is in the display of electronic health records within an examination room setting.

Abstract: A system and method for coordinating physician matching for a user. The system including an interface configured to receive preference data related to the user. The system further includes a physician recommendation module being applied to the preference data and corresponding physician data. The physician recommendation module can track the preference data received by the interface, compare the preference data to the corresponding physician data, and recommend a list of physicians to the user when the physician data is above a threshold value. A display coupled to the recommendation module and configured to display the list of physicians to the user.

Abstract: A portable data-management system may be easily employed with multiple processing devices by eliminating the need to pre-install additional programs, agents, device drivers, or other software components on the hosts. A portable storage device contains software for a data-management application, which receives and processes test data from a meter that measures an analyte. The portable device may employ an interface protocol that makes the portable device immediately compatible with different operating systems and hardware configurations. Once the portable device is connected to the host, the data-management application can be automatically launched. The convenience and portability of a data-management system may be enhanced by integrating advanced data processing and display features with the portable device. The users may access some advanced presentations of health data without having to launch the data-management application on a separate host.

Abstract: Intelligence and analytics may be improved by combining sets of disparate data records and matching records between entities. The matched records may then be analyzed by identifying relevant entities and providing information to a user containing the combined sets of secure data records and the analysis. The information may be customized for the user after identifying the user accessing the interface. Additionally, rules may be applied to the analyzed data to enhance the data when viewed by the user.

Abstract: A computing platform configured to receive and process an on-demand real-time patient-specific data analysis order is provided. The computing platform can receive an order, determine the viability of the order, and then perform the desired analysis based on parameters provided within the order. As part of the analysis, the computing platform can mine one or more data sources to collect data relevant to the ordered diagnostic. Once the data is collected, the computing platform can analyze the data according to one or more pre-programmed algorithms. The selection of which algorithms to apply to the data set can be determined by the type of on-demand real-time patient-specific data analysis ordered. The on-demand real-time patient-specific data analysis in some examples can be ordered using an external ordering user interface.

Abstract: There is disclosed a computer system for providing a tiered formulary. The system includes a network interface; at least one processor; an electronic database configured to store records reflective of a tiered formulary, the tiered formulary comprising drugs organized into ranked tiers; a data collection component configured to collect drug data from disparate data sources by way of the network interface; a drug list generation component configured to process the drug data using the at least one processor to generate a list of drugs to be added to the tiered formulary; a tier assignment component configured to assign a particular tier of the plurality of ranked tiers to a given drug in the list of drugs; and a formulary update component configured to generate a record for the given drug and store the record in association with the assigned tier in the electronic database.

Abstract: In an approach to determining doctor availability, one or more computer processors receive a request for doctor availability in a patient's hospital room from a patient advocate. The one or more computer processors determine a current location of a doctor's mobile computing device. The one or more computer processors determine, based, at least in part, on the current location of the doctor's mobile computing device, an arrival time of the doctor in the patient's hospital room. The one or more computer processors send a notification to the patient advocate of the arrival time of the doctor in the patient's hospital room.

Abstract: A device-implemented method according to one embodiment includes connecting a device to a medical record library system; receiving a valid user access credential; in response to receiving the valid user credential, granting selective user access to the device; receiving a selection of a patient profile corresponding to a patient; receiving location data of the patient corresponding to the selected patient profile; outputting, to a display of the device, a graphical representation of the location of the patient based on the location data; determining whether the device is within a predetermined proximity of the patient; allowing receipt of wellness data of the patient in response to a determination that the device is within the predetermined proximity of the patient; denying receipt of the wellness data in response to a determination that the device is not within the predetermined proximity; and updating the selected patient profile with the location and wellness data.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for creating event sequences from event data and then providing a visual analysis of event sequences. An event sequencing application analyzes event-related data in order to group events in accordance with predetermined grouping criteria and to sort the events in a chronological order to generate the event sequences.

Abstract: An automated trader facilitates automatic trading of tradeable objects over one or more electronic exchanges. According to one embodiment, an automated trader utilizes a user programmable interface. The user programmable interface allows the user to simply develop a program that is based on a set of specifications and relationships given by the user and input into a profile, or if desired, input directly into the programmable interface referred to as direct entry. For each tradeable object, a profile may be selected, and then an automated trader can execute the program to perform a series of actions according to that selected profile and directed order entry, if any. An automated trader may also be used at a communication level to create an intelligent interface between third-party trading-related applications and exchanges.

Abstract: A method for payment of healthcare costs for a patient includes supplying a healthcare provider with a card swipe machine having a card sensor for reading a payment card, a processor for calculating a bill, and a memory storing established discounts and risk payment amounts. A patient utilizing the payment card has a predetermined discount applied to a healthcare services bill. The payment card provider pays to the healthcare provider the discounted bill minus a negotiated risk payment amount for assuming the risk for collecting the payment. The payment card provider invoices the patient for the amount of the billed healthcare services and collects that amount from the patient.

Abstract: A method and system for setting time blocks of a repeating time period is disclosed. The method and system may be a part of a healthcare management software system.

Abstract: A server control unit of a pump monitoring server records, in a recording unit, a state of a pump together with a time at which the state of the pump is confirmed in a case where the server control unit has received the state of the pump confirmed by a medical practitioner from the pump within a first predetermined time from the start of clocking of a liquid delivery time by a clocking unit. In contrast, in a case where the server control unit has not received the state of the pump from the pump even after the first predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the clocking of the liquid delivery time by the clocking unit, the server control unit prompts the medical practitioner to confirm the pump.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, this disclosure provides a non-transitive computer-readable medium on which are stored instructions executable by a processor, the instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform a method. The method includes computing, based on test performance data of a user, at least one of a performance variable characterizing cognitive functioning and a performance variable characterizing neuromotor functioning. For each of the at least one performance variable, a respective score can be computed based on the respective performance variable and based on a set of performance metrics. The method can also include outputting, via an output device, the at least one computed score.

Abstract: Provided are methods, algorithms, nomograms, and computer/software systems that can be used to accurately determine the risk of developing heart failure within a specific time period in a subject not diagnosed or presenting with heart failure. Also provided are methods, algorithms, nomograms, computer/software systems for selecting a treatment for a subject and determining the efficacy of a treatment for reducing the risk of heart failure in a subject.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided which includes a display, a camera module, an audio module, a sensor module, a radio communication unit, a processor which is electrically connected to the display, the camera module, the audio module, the sensor module, and the radio communication unit, and a memory which is electrically connected to the processor, the memory stores instructions, which when executed by the processor, display at least one electronic questionnaire selected automatically or in response to a user input, analyze at least one health-related information input by a user through the display or acquired by at least one of the camera module, the audio module, the sensor module, and the radio communication unit, reflect the health-related information analysis result in the at least one selected electronic questionnaire, and display on the display the at least one electronic questionnaire in which the at least one health-related information is reflected.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that notify a user of the status of his or her imaging, such as through the use of an application or website on a communication device. Some embodiments detect completion of an imaging appointment (e.g., for physiological imaging) and retrieve imaging data and a report analyzing the imaging data as they become available. This provides users with easy, seamless access to the status and results of their imaging as soon as possible.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for sharing of software products are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes selecting a hardware device within a network of hardware devices, each containing a particular licensed software product, in response to a user request for usage of the particular licensed software product. The method also includes transmitting a request to the selected hardware device that comprises a request to permit the user usage of the particular licensed software product via the selected hardware device, and establishing a communication link between a hardware device of the user and the selected hardware device upon receiving an acceptance of the request. Additionally, the method includes implementing, based on the usage of the particular licensed software product by the user during the communication link, a payment mechanism among the user, an entity associated with the selected hardware device, and a licensor of the particular licensed software product.

Abstract: A system and method for authentication to control access to a computer system includes receiving a first input from a measuring device formed as part of a mobile computing and/or communication device, and comparing the first input to a previously measured and recorded input. Access to the computer system is permitted if the first input is equivalent to the previously measured and recorded input. An output may be created on the mobile device, which may be in the form of displaying dynamic images or playing audible sounds. At any moment in time during the output, a second input may be made and compared so that, if the second input occurs at a time equivalent to a predetermined time in the output, access to the second computer system is permitted.

Abstract: A system and method for authentication to control access to a computer system includes receiving a first input from a measuring device formed as part of a mobile computing and/or communication device, and comparing the first input to a previously measured and recorded input. Access to the computer system is permitted if the first input is equivalent to the previously measured and recorded input. An output may be created on the mobile device, which may be in the form of displaying dynamic images or playing audible sounds. At any moment in time during the output, a second input may be made and compared so that, if the second input occurs at a time equivalent to a predetermined time in the output, access to the second computer system is permitted.

Abstract: Among other things, a user interface page is served to a first user of an application, and features are exposed to the first user on the user interface page that enable the first user to select and assign independently to each of one or more other users of the application features of a permitted feature set.