Implied Order Quality

Certain embodiments of the present inventions provide implied order quality. The quality may be viewed as an indication of how much an implied order and/or an aggregate quality for implied orders may be relied upon. Certain embodiments utilize various techniques for determining a quality for an implied order. Certain embodiments utilize various techniques for determining an aggregate quality for implied orders. Certain embodiments provide an indicator of the quality for an implied order and/or of the aggregate quality for implied orders. Certain embodiments filter an implied order based on a determined quality value and/or determined aggregate quality.

Downhole polymer foam applications

A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore by contacting an energized fluid with the subterranean formation; and reducing a partial pressure of the energized fluid by an amount sufficient to form polymeric foam structure within the subterranean formation

PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE

The systems described herein provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then user the characters as text input to the selected text input field. 1. (canceled)2. A method , comprising:presenting, by a user device, a first graphical notification prompting a user to invoke a virtual keyboard on the user device;receiving, by the user device via the first graphical notification, a first user input invoking the virtual keyboard on the user device;presenting, on a display of the user device, the virtual keyboard for providing input, wherein the virtual keyboard is provided by an operating system of the user device that is distinct from any user application on the user device; andreceiving, via a microphone of the user device, user voice input providing at least one command to the virtual keyboard.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , further comprising:receiving, by the user device, a second user input enabling voice control of the virtual keyboard on the user device prior to receiving the user voice input to the virtual keyboard;determining, by the user device, the at least one command from the user voice input; andsending, by the user device, the at least one command to the media device.4. The method as recited in claim 2 , further comprising:receiving, by the user device, a state advertisement message ...

PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE

The systems described herein provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then user the characters as text input to the selected text input field.

PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE

The systems described herein provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then user the characters as text input to the selected text input field. 1. A method , comprising:presenting, by a user device, a first graphical notification prompting a user to invoke a virtual keyboard on the user device;receiving, by the user device via the first graphical notification, a first user input invoking the virtual keyboard on the user device;presenting, on a display of the user device, the virtual keyboard for providing input, wherein the virtual keyboard is provided by an operating system of the user device that is distinct from any user application on the user device;receiving user input dismissing the virtual keyboard; anddelaying dismissal of the virtual keyboard for a period of time.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the user device, a state advertisement message broadcast from a media device prior to presenting the first graphical notification; andbased on the state advertisement message, determining, by the user device, that an input control on the media device is currently selected,wherein the first graphical notification prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the user device is presented in response to a determination that the input control on the media ...

Mobility Device

A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.

Composite components with impact detection

A fiber-reinforced polymer composite component formed from a polymer matrix material containing fiber reinforcement. The component comprises a main portion and at least one raised feature extending from a surface plane s of said main portion. The at least one raised feature is arranged to incur visually perceptible damage when the component is subject to an impact with an energy above a predetermined impact energy threshold and to resist an impact with an energy below the predetermined impact energy threshold.

System and Method for Aggressively Trading a Strategy in an Electronic Trading Environment

System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.

Instruction set architecture and software support for register state migration

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for migrating execution contexts are disclosed. A system includes a plurality of processing units and memory devices. The system is configured to execute any number of software applications. The system is configured to detect, within a first software application, a primitive for migrating at least a portion of the execution context of a source processing unit to a target processing unit, wherein the primitive includes one or more instructions. The execution context includes a plurality of registers. A first processing unit is configured to execute the one or more instructions of the primitive to cause a portion of an execution context of the first processing unit to be migrated to a second processing unit. In one embodiment, executing the primitive instruction(s) causes an instruction pointer value, with an optional offset value, to be sent to the second processing unit.

System and Method for Smart Hedging in an Electronic Trading Environment

A system and associated methods are provided for smart hedging in an electronic trading environment. According to one example method, a first order for a first tradeable object and a second order for a second tradeable object are placed based on a spread strategy. Upon receiving an indication that a quantity of the first order is filled, the method involves determining if the second order can be used to offset the quantity filled of the first order by determining if a price of the second order would result in achieving a desired spread price defined for the spread strategy. If the price results in the desired price, the second order is used to offset the quantity filled for the first order in an attempt to achieve the desired spread price. Other tools are provided as well.

System and method for use of fractional pay-up ticks in relation to trading strategies in an electronic trading environment

A system and associated methods are provided for use of fractional pay-up ticks in relation to offset orders being sent for a trading strategy that involves trading a first tradeable object and at least a second tradeable object. According to one example method, when an indication is received that a quantity at a first price for the first tradeable object is filled, a plurality of offset orders for the second tradeable object is sent to an electronic order book of the second tradeable object. The plurality of offset orders is placed at a plurality of price levels determined based on at least one fractional pay-up tick value, the first price, and the desired spread price. A quantity for each order is determined based on a quantity divider rule that is applied to an offset quantity to offset the fill.

Distribution of electronic market data

A system and method are provided that, among other things, can reduce the burden on receiving computers, increase data throughput, reduce system failure, and provide components of a scalable and flexible network architecture. Specifically, the system and method provide a multichannel-multicast network environment for use in dynamically assigning data to channels. This configuration is particularly useful in a trading network environment, as it effectively performs channel reassignments in a way not to disturb the receipt of the underlying data. While the example embodiments described herein pertain to electronic trading, the principles of the present invention may be equally applied in other environments where the advantages presented herein are beneficial.

Bucketized Hash Tables with Remap Entries

Methods and mechanisms for managing data in a hash table are disclosed. A computing system includes a hash table configured to store data and hash management logic. In response to receiving a request to insert data into the hash table, the hash management logic is configured to generate a first hash value by applying a first hash function to the key of the key-value pair, and identify a first bucket within the hash table that corresponds to the first hash table. If the first bucket has a slot available, store the key-value pair in the slot. If the first bucket does not have a slot available, select a first slot of the first bucket for conversion to a remap entry, store the key-value pair in a second bucket, and store information associating the key-value pair with the second bucket in the remap entry.

SECURE PASSWORD SHARING FOR WIRELESS NETWORKS

This application relates to a computing device that can be configured to implement a method for enabling a nearby computing device to access a wireless network by carrying out the techniques described herein. In particular, the method can include the steps of (1) receiving a request from the nearby computing device to access the wireless network, where the request includes user information associated with the nearby computing device, (2) presenting a notification associated with the request in response to determining, based on the user information, that the nearby computing device is recognized by the computing device, and (3) in response to receiving an approval for the nearby computing device to access the wireless network: providing, to the nearby computing device, a password for accessing the wireless network. 1. A method for enabling a nearby computing device to access a wireless network , the method comprising , at a computing device:receiving a cryptographic request from the nearby computing device to access the wireless network, wherein the cryptographic request includes user information associated with the nearby computing device; identifying the user information included in the cryptographic request in response to determining that the nearby computing device is recognized by the computing device, and', 'presenting a notification associated with the cryptographic request; and', 'providing, to the nearby computing device, a password for accessing the wireless network.', 'in response to receiving an approval for the nearby computing device to access the wireless network], 'when the cryptographic request from the nearby computing device satisfies a proximity strength threshold2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the proximity strength threshold is associated with a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) that is established by a wireless communications component of the computing device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the approval corresponds to a selection ...

PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE

The systems described herein provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then user the characters as text input to the selected text input field. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a user device, a state advertisement message broadcast from a media device;based on the state advertisement message, determining, by the user device, a text input control on the media device is currently selected;in respond to determining that the text input control on the media device is currently selected, presenting, by the user device, a first graphical notification prompting the user to invoke a virtual keyboard on the user device;receiving, by the user device, a first user input invoking the virtual keyboard on the user device; andpresenting, on a display of the user device, the virtual keyboard for providing input to the text input control selected on the media device, wherein the virtual keyboard is provided by a software system of the user device that is distinct from any user application on the first user device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to a first selection of the first graphical notification on the user device, establishing, by the user device, a connection with the media device;receiving, by the user device, a second user input selecting one or more characters to the virtual ...

WIRELESS CREDENTIAL SHARING

Techniques are disclosed relating to credential sharing for user authentication. In some embodiments, a first computing device maintains a credential manager that stores a plurality of user credentials usable to authenticate a user. The first computing device receives a request from the user to send one of the plurality of user credentials to a second computing device. In response to the request, the first computing device sends the user credential to the second computing device. The second computing device is configured to determine whether an application of the second computing device is presenting an authentication prompt to a user and, in response to determining that the authentication prompt is being presented, populate one or more fields of the authentication prompt with the user credential. In some embodiments, the second computing device is configured to store the user credential in a credential manager maintained by the second computing device. 1. A non-transitory computer readable medium having program instructions stored therein having program instructions that are executable by a first computing device to perform operations comprising:receiving a user credential from a credential manager maintained by a second computing device;determining whether an application of the first computing device is presenting an authentication prompt to a user; andin response to determining that the authentication prompt is being presented, populating one or more fields of the authentication prompt with the user credential.2. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:storing a received user credential in a credential manager maintained by first computing device in response to determining that an authentication prompt is not being presented to the user.3. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:receiving, from the second computing device, a request to convey the user credential to the first ...

Proximity credential sharing

Techniques are disclosed relating to user authentication. In some embodiments, a first computing device receives, from a second computing device, a request for a user credential to be input into an authentication prompt associated with the second device. The first computing device determines a proximity associated with the second computing device based on a received wireless location beacon and, based on the request and the determined proximity, presents a selection prompt asking a user of the first computing device to select a user credential stored in the first computing device. The first computing device then provides the selected user credential to the second computing device to input into the authentication prompt. In some embodiments, the first computing device receives the wireless location beacon from a remote controller of the second computing device and determines a proximity based on a signal strength associated with the received location beacon.

PROVIDING A REMOTE KEYBOARD SERVICE

The systems described herein provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then user the characters as text input to the selected text input field. 1. A method comprising:determining, by a media device, that a text input control is currently selected;broadcasting, by the media device, a state advertisement message, the state advertisement message comprising state information indicating that the text input control is selected;based on the state advertisement message, receiving, by the media device, user input to the text input control; andproviding, by the media device, the user input to the text input control.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein determining that the text input control is currently selected comprises receiving claim 1 , by the media device claim 1 , indication from an application operating on the media device that the text input control is currently selected.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the state advertisement message comprises state information indicating that the text input control is selected.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , prior to receiving the user input claim 1 , receiving claim 1 , by the media device claim 1 , a message indicating that a user device will provide a remote keyboard for entering text for the text input ...

Magnetic field localization and navigation

A mobile robot includes a body movable over a surface within an environment, a calibration coil carried on the body and configured to produce a calibration magnetic field, a sensor circuit carried on the body and responsive to the calibration magnetic field, and a controller carried on the body and in communication with the sensor circuit. The sensor circuit is configured to generate calibration signals based on the calibration magnetic field. The controller is configured to calibrate the sensor circuit as a function of the calibration signals, thereby resulting in a calibrated sensor circuit configured to detect a transmitter magnetic field within the environment and to generate detection signals based on the transmitter magnetic field. The controller is configured to estimate a pose of the mobile robot as a function of the detection signals.

Worn display using a peripheral view

A display system includes a display and a computer. The computer is configured to cause the display provide a visual cue in a far or mid peripheral vision area of the display with respect to a user's forward looking view through the display. The display system can be a head up display (HUD) on a worn display for use in aircraft or other applications.

HF alkylation process with internal acid regeneration

An improved process for removing polymeric by-product (ASO) from the HF alkylation acid in an HF alkylation unit used for the production of gasoline boiling range alkylate product by olefin/iso-paraffin alkylation, comprises fractionating a portion of the circulating HF alkylation acid inventory of the unit with a portion of hot alkylate product in a fractionation zone to from an overhead product comprising HF alkylation acid and water and a bottoms fraction comprising the polymeric by-product and alkylate. The bottoms fraction is sent to the isoparaffin stripper of the unit to remove trace HF alkylation acid as overhead and form a product stream of hot alkylate as a bottoms fraction.

HF alkylation process with internal acid regeneration

An improved process for removing polymeric by-product (ASO) from the HF alkylation acid in an HF alkylation unit used for the production of gasoline boiling range alkylate product by olefin/iso-paraffin alkylation, comprises fractionating a portion of the circulating HF alkylation acid inventory of the unit with a portion of hot alkylate product in a fractionation zone to from an overhead product comprising HF alkylation acid and water and a bottoms fraction comprising the polymeric by-product and alkylate. The bottoms fraction is sent to the isoparaffin stripper of the unit to remove trace HF alkylation acid as overhead and form a product stream of hot alkylate as a bottoms fraction.

Lipase variants, polynucleotides encoding same and the use thereof

The present invention relates to lipase variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.

Methods and apparatus for multi-layer data hiding

A data hiding system and method for providing a method of embedding multiple layers of hidden data into multimedia data. First, a media unit of the multimedia data is evaluated to determine an appropriate embedding procedure. Next during a first embedding pass, a ruling layer of primary hidden data is embedded into the media unit. In another embedding pass, a governing layer of secondary hidden data is embedded on top of the ruling layer. The secondary hidden data provides control information for controlling the primary hidden data and the host data. Control information such as error correction data, synchronization data, decoding data, and authentication data is embedded in the governing layer. Embedding schemes such as base domain and spectrum domain embedding are employed.

Active data hiding for secure electronic media distribution

A method is provided for distributing multimedia content in an electronic media distribution system. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing active hidden data, where the active hidden data includes a plurality of executable machine instructions; (b) embedding active hidden data into the host data stream, thereby forming an embedded data stream; (c) transmitting the embedded data stream from a content provider device to a player device; (d) extracting the active hidden data from the embedded data stream on the player device; and (e) executing the active hidden data on the player device.

RF frequency converter with SBS equalization and related methods

An RF frequency converter with equalization may include a first E/O modulator configured to modulate an optical carrier signal based upon an RF input signal having a first frequency, and a SBS medium coupled to the first E/O modulator. The RF frequency converter may have a second E/O modulator configured to modulate the optical carrier signal based upon an equalizing function waveform, and a third E/O modulator coupled between the first E/O modulator and the SBS medium. The third E/O modulator may be configured to modulate the optical carrier signal with a reference signal. The RF frequency converter may include an optical circulator coupled to the SBS medium and the second E/O modulator, and a photodetector coupled to the optical circulator and configured to generate an equalized RF output signal having a replica of the RF input signal at a second frequency based upon the reference signal.

System and method for aggressively trading a strategy in an electronic trading environment

System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.

Antitussive compositions

Tannate compositions consisting essentially of carbetapentane tannate which are effective when administered orally for the symptomatic relief of cough associated with respiratory tract conditions such as the common cold, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis are disclosed.

Intelligent system for detecting errors and determining failure modes in noninvasive measurement of blood and tissue analytes

An intelligent system for detecting errors and determining failure modes operates on an absorbance spectrum of in vivo skin tissue. Application of the system results in improved prediction accuracy through rejection of invalid and poor samples. System components include a noninvasive blood glucose meter, such as a near IR spectrometer, an error detection system (EDS); a system for diagnosing and mitigating errors; and a reporting method. In the EDS, a pattern classification engine and hierarchy of levels analyzes, detects and diagnoses instrument, interface and sample errors manifested in the spectrum to determine suitability of an absorbance spectrum for blood glucose measurement. The final component of the system evaluates the error condition, diagnoses the specific mode of failure (if necessary) and reports actions to be taken. Sub-components and levels of the EDS can operate independently of the other system elements to the benefit of a noninvasive glucose measurement system.

Indirect measurement of tissue analytes through tissue properties

Methods and system for noninvasive determination of tissue analytes utilize tissue properties as reflected in key features of an analytical signal to improve measurement accuracy and precision. Physiological conditions such as changes in water distribution among tissue compartments lead to complex alterations in the measured analytical signal of skin, leading to a biased noninvasive analyte measurement. Changes in the tissue properties are detected by identifying key features in the analytical signal responsive to physiological variations. Conditions not conducive to the noninvasive measurement are detected. Noninvasive measurements that are biased by physiological changes in tissue are compensated. In an alternate embodiment, the analyte is measured indirectly based on natural physiological response of tissue to changes in analyte concentration. A system capable of such measurements is provided.

Impeller boundary layer control device

YEAR CELLS OF THE SCHWANNIOMYCES GENERATION.

Method and device for conducting biochemical or chemical reactions at multiple temperatures

Methods and devices for conducting chemical or biochemical reactions that require multiple reaction temperatures are described. The methods involve moving one or more reaction droplets or reaction volumes through various reaction zones having different temperatures on a microfluidics apparatus. The devices comprise a microfluidics apparatus comprising appropriate actuators capable of moving reaction droplets or reaction volumes through the various reaction zones.

PROXIMITY CREDENTIAL SHARING

Techniques are disclosed relating to user authentication. In some embodiments, a first computing device receives, from a second computing device, a request for a user credential to be input into an authentication prompt associated with the second device. The first computing device determines a proximity associated with the second computing device based on a received wireless location beacon and, based on the request and the determined proximity, presents a selection prompt asking a user of the first computing device to select a user credential stored in the first computing device. The first computing device then provides the selected user credential to the second computing device to input into the authentication prompt. In some embodiments, the first computing device receives the wireless location beacon from a remote controller of the second computing device and determines a proximity based on a signal strength associated with the received location beacon.

Use of antibiotics 10381b to promote growth

Antibiotic 10381a 1 , wherein R is hydrogen, is a cytosine-containing antibiotic producible by culturing the novel microorganism Streptomyces arginensis in an aqueous medium and isolation thereof. Derivatives wherein R is a C 1 to C 3 alkyl ester of antibiotic 10381a 1 , are also disclosed along with the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of both the native and esterified forms. Antibiotic 10381a 1 inhibits the growth of selected species of yeast, fungi and bacteria. This invention also relates to a novel process for the preparation of the antibiotics 10381b and to a method of using antibiotics 10381b to promote growth in meat-producing animals. These antibiotics are also obtained by the fermentation of a nutrient medium with the novel microorganism Streptomyces arginensis and are active against selected species of bacteria.

Downhole polymer foam applications

Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof

The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also generally relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as azelastine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, particularly wherein the compositions are provided in unit dosage form. In certain embodiments, the invention provides such unit dosage pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine hydrochloride formulated for use as nasal sprays and/or ocular solutions or drops. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g., for the symptomatic relief of a variety of allergic and non-allergic conditions, particularly conjunctivitis, sinusitis, rhinitis and rhinosinusitis. The compositions and methods of the present invention provide significant value in terms of patient acceptability, convenience, and compliance.

Mobility device

A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.

Adhesive compositions

Mobility device

A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.

Display case to showcase the presentation of objects

System and method for aggressively trading a strategy in an electronic trading environment

System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.

Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof

FREQUENCY REFRIGERATION FOR ANTIBIOTHER 10381B.

9-substituted porphycenes

Porphycene compounds having the formula <IMAGE> wherein each R is -(CH2)n-X, n=1-10, X is OR1 and R1 is alkyl, aralkyl or aryl are useful as photosensitizer compounds in photodynamic therapy.

Dental material composition for forming mineral apatite bonds and caries prevention

The present invention provides compositions of bioactive dental materials that form a mineral apatite bond between the dental material and tooth structure for increasing bond strength and longevity. Also disclosed are methods for using said compositions in treating teeth.

Multiple stream video compression in multiple bitrate video encoding

Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to reduce the number of video streams or increase the quality of delivered video with the same number of video streams in a multiple bitrate video encoding. Multiple video resolutions and/or frame rates can be combined into a single stream. In embodiments, optimal segments from a plurality of input streams can be selected for inclusion in an output stream based upon a range of acceptable quantization parameter values for the output stream and a quality characteristic associated with the optimal input stream.

METHOD OF MAKING ACANTOMYCIN

17-(aliphatic hydrocarbonoxy) and 17-(substituted aliphatic hydrocarbonoxy) estrane derivatives

Aerosol formulation, canister, and inhaler containing the formulation, and method of use

A pressurized canister coated with poly(fluoroalkylene) polymer or a copolymer of poly(fluoralkylenes) and containing a formulation comprising one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients, PVP, and a propellant, as well as methods of using the same.

Synthetic spread trading

Synthetic spread trading strategies are represented and managed as homogeneous tradeable objects. Relationships between a synthetic spread and its constituent parts are defined and states for a spread are developed for accurately reporting, tracking and otherwise administering a synthetic spread and its constituent parts. A state of a synthetic spread is identified as working, pending, legged or filled. The states, in addition to identification of a synthetic spread's constituent parts, introduces information to allow a spread order and its post trade analysis to be consistently and effectively managed by multiple trading tools.

Dynamic support apparatus

A dynamic support apparatus (10). The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion (14), at least one actuator (16) wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support (50) disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.

Mobility device

A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.

Blasting cartridge

Multiple stream video compression in multiple bitrate video encoding

Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to reduce the number of video streams or increase the quality of delivered video with the same number of video streams in a multiple bitrate video encoding. Multiple video resolutions and/or frame rates can be combined into a single stream. In embodiments, optimal segments from a plurality of input streams can be selected for inclusion in an output stream based upon a range of acceptable quantization parameter values for the output stream and a quality characteristic associated with the optimal input stream.

Providing a remote keyboard service

The systems described herein provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then user the characters as text input to the selected text input field.

Method and apparatus for noninvasively estimating a property of an animal body analyte from spectral data

A method and apparatus for calibration development using clustering is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to subsequent calibration development using clusters that are individually interference compensated and to subsequent estimation. Estimation of analyte property values from data, such as noninvasive spectra, is improved by a calibration method that uses clusters that are individually interference-compensated.

Lincomycin derivatives and process for preparing same

Selective data inversion in ultra-wide band communications to eliminate line frequencies

A method for generating an ultra-wide-band (UWB) having a reduced discrete frequency component defines frame synchronization signal and an inverted frame synchronization signal. As each frame is generated, the method randomly selects the frame synchronization signal or the inverted frame synchronization signal to be included with the frame. The frame synchronization signal is detected by a correlator and the magnitude of the correlation is used to indicate the detection of the frame synchronization signal.

17-tetrahydropyranyl ethers of 2-methyl, 3-keto androstanes

General purpose input/output system and method

A system for general purpose input-output (IO), including a first pad; an IO buffer comprising the first pad; and an IO datapath logic block operatively connected to the IO buffer, where the IO datapath logic block and the IO buffer are associated with a general purpose IO block in a heterogeneous configurable integrated circuit (HCIC).

System and method for aggressively trading a strategy in an electronic trading environment

System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.

System and method for management and analysis of electronic trade orders

A system and methods are provided for using order descriptor identifiers in relation to orders being used in trading strategies. According to one example method, when a hedge order is submitted upon detecting a fill of another order, the hedge order includes one or more order descriptor identifiers conveying a purpose of the hedge order to a user. The order descriptor identifiers can be used to search for desired orders and perform more effective order management and post trade analysis.

Optical sampling interface system for in-vivo measurement of tissue

An optical sampling interface system is disclosed that minimizes and compensates for errors that result from sampling variations and measurement site state fluctuations. Embodiments of the invention use a guide that does at least one of, induce the formation of a tissue meniscus, minimize interference due to surface irregularities, control variation in the volume of tissue sampled, use a two-part guide system, use a guide that controls rotation of a sample probe and allows z-axis movement of the probe, use a separate base module and sample module in conjunction with a guide, and use a guide that controls rotation. Optional components include an occlusive element and a coupling fluid.

Descarbamoylbluensidine and process for the preparation thereof

17beta-tetrahydropyranyl derivatives of estradiols

Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof

Combined pressure responsive element and trap

Antibiotic lincomycin c and a process for preparing the same

Process for the preparation of steroidal ethers and thioethers

Composite connectors and methods of manufacturing the same

A method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: providing a first mould section comprising a hub-moulding portion 410 which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C and a flange-moulding portion 410 which extends from the hub-moulding portion 410 at an angle to the central axis C; introducing fibre-reinforcement to the first mould section such that continuous circumferentially-oriented fibre-reinforcement lies in the hub-moulding portion 404, and continuous longitudinally-oriented fibre reinforcement extends from the hub-moulding portion 404 into the flange-moulding portion 410; applying a second mould section 420 over the first mould section to form a complete mould 422 in which the fibre-reinforcement is confined; and introducing a polymer 428 to the complete mould such that it permeates through the fibre-reinforcement to form a fibre-reinforced polymer connector; and extracting the connector from the mould 422.

Method and apparatus for enhanced estimation of an analyte property through multiple region transformation

The invention provides for transformation of a section of a data block independently of the transformation of separate or overlapping data blocks to determine a property related to the original matrix, where each of the separate or overlapping data blocks are derived from an original data matrix. The transformation enhances parameters of a first data block over a given region of an axis of the data matrix, such assignal-to-noise, without affecting analysis of a second data block derived from the data matrix. This allows for enhancement of analysis of an analyte property, such as concentration, represented within the original data matrix. In a first embodiment of the invention, a separate decomposition and factor selection for each selected data matrix is performed with subsequent score matrix concatenization. The combined score matrix is used to generate a model that is subsequently used to estimate a property, such as concentration represented in the original data matrix. In a second embodiment, each data matrix is independently preprocessed. Demonstration of the invention is performed through glucose concentration estimation from noninvasive spectra of the body.

Celestosaminide antibiotic derivatives

Microbiological processes for preparing new celestosaminide antibiotics by using the microorganism Streptomyces caelestis, NRRL 2418, and disclosed mutants Streptomyces caelestis mutant 22227a, NRRL 5320, and Streptomyces caelestis mutant 22218a, NRRL 5481.

Indirect measurement of tissue analytes through tissue properties

Methods and system for noninvasive determination of tissue analytes utilize tissue properties as reflected in key features of an analytical signal to improve measurement accuracy and precision. Physiological conditions such as changes in water distribution among tissue compartments lead to complex alterations in the measured analytical signal of skin, leading to a biased noninvasive analyte measurement. Changes in the tissue properties are detected by identifying key features in the analytical signal responsive to physiological variations. Conditions not conducive to the noninvasive measurement are detected. Noninvasive measurements that are biased by physiological changes in tissue are compensated. In an alternate embodiment, the analyte is measured indirectly based on natural physiological response of tissue to changes in analyte concentration. A system capable of such measurements is provided.

Novel delta1-3-desoxyandrostene and delta1, 3-3-desoxyandrostadiene derivatives

Dynamic support apparatus and system

A control unit system. The system includes a control unit which includes a control unit charging interface, at least one magnet located proximate to the control unit charging interface, at least one actuator, a detachable manifold including at least one magnet, fluidly coupled to the at least one actuator, a pump connected to the at least one actuator for causing actuation thereof, and a control system for controlling the pump, wherein the control system controls the pump to actuate the at least one actuator at least in response to a signal received by the control system. The system also includes a recharging device configured to receive the control unit, the recharging device including a reed switch, wherein when the magnet in the control unit is located proximate to the reed switch, the switch is activated.

Color holography

Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof

The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or intraocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g., for the symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, or allergic conjunctivitis. The compositions and methods of the present invention provide significant value in terms of patient acceptability, convenience, and compliance.

Dynamic support apparatus and system

System and method for order placement in an electronic trading environment

A system and associated methods are provided for intelligent placement and movement of orders in an electronic trading environment. According to one example method, in addition to submitting a leg order at a calculated price level, additional orders, queue holder orders, are submitted for the leg order at prices either below or above the calculated price level. Based on this configuration, if the conditions change such that it is necessary to re-price the leg order, there will be already an order resting in the exchange order book at the re-calculated price that can be used in the strategy. Upon re-pricing the leg order, one or more additional queue holder orders will be placed in the market. Other tools are provided as well.

Blade control for blade visibility

Bladstyring (400) for en dobbeltramme-treflissorterer (150), hvor bladstyringen omfatter et flertall fingre (40) med en sliss deri for deri å motta et blad (22), første og andre monteringsplater (422) for hver ramme hvorpå bunnenden (412) av et respektiv antall fingre (410) er festet. Minst et blad (22) fra den første ramme (100,110) er beliggende mellom nabofingre (410) festet på en første monterings- plate (420) hvor hver finger (410) holder et mellomliggende blad (22) anordnet på en ytterligere første monteringsplate (420) som i lengderetningen er skilt fra den andre første monteringsplate (420) for rammen. Mønstret gjentas for de andre monteringsplater (422) med blader (22) fra den andre ramme (102,103).

Dynamic support apparatus

A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion, at least one actuator wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.

System and Method for Management and Analysis of Electronic Trade Orders

A system and methods are provided for using order descriptor identifiers in relation to orders being used in trading strategies. According to one example method, when a hedge order is submitted upon detecting a fill of another order, the hedge order includes one or more order descriptor identifiers conveying a purpose of the hedge order to a user. The order descriptor identifiers can be used to search for desired orders and perform more effective order management and post trade analysis.

Pumping apparatus

Dynamic support apparatus

A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion (14), at least one actuator (16) wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support (50) disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.

Distribution of electronic market data

A system and method are provided that, among other things, can reduce the burden on receiving computers, increase data throughput, reduce system failure, and provide components of a scalable and flexible network architecture. Specifically, the system and method provide a multichannel-multicast network environment for use in dynamically assigning data to channels. This configuration is particularly useful in a trading network environment, as it effectively performs channel reassignments in a way not to disturb the receipt of the underlying data. While the example embodiments described herein pertain to electronic trading, the principles of the present invention may be equally applied in other environments where the advantages presented herein are beneficial.

System and Method for Aggressively Trading a Strategy in an Electronic Trading Environment

System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.

2, 19-cyclo-pregnane derivatives

Providing a remote keyboard service

The systems described herein provide a remote keyboard service for a media device on a computing device without having to invoke an application or unlock the computing device. The computing device can receive a message indicating that a text input field on the other device is selected and present a notification to the user prompting the user to invoke the virtual keyboard on the computing device to provide text input to the selected text input field. The computing device can receive user input selecting the notification and present a virtual keyboard for providing text input to the other device. The computing device can receive keyboard input from the user selecting characters and send the characters to the other device. The other device can then user the characters as text input to the selected text input field.

Artificial intelligence platform with improved conversational ability and personality development

System, methods, and apparatuses for an artificial intelligence (AI) toy with improved conversational dialogue and personality development. The AI toy determines responses to stimuli based on user profiles and personality profiles that are developed through user interaction and external media inputs. Natural Language Processing (NLP) and other semantic interaction processing is paired with the profiles to develop AI personality and conversational ability.

Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof

LIQUID CRYSTAL LIGHT VALVE

Method for a dynamic termination logic driver with improved slew rate control

A dynamic termination logic driver, one that is capable of launching signals at a driving end of a transmission line and is capable of terminating signals at a receiver end of the transmission line, controls output impedance and includes within the driver an impedance circuit and slew rate control. Accordingly, a desired output impedance can be advantageously established and maintained over a wide range of variations in operating conditions, manufacturing processes and output voltage levels. Such a driver also advantageously limits any crowbar current, thereby reducing the overall power consumption of the driver with little, if any, degradation of driver performance. The driver includes a pull up circuit coupled to receive at least one of a plurality of control codes and the driver also includes a pull down circuit coupled to receive at least one of the plurality of control codes. The output impedance of the driver is further controlled during transitional phases of tuning on and turning off the pull down circuit and the pull up circuit under a plurality of process, voltage and temperature (PVT) conditions.

Synthetic spread trading

Synthetic spread trading strategies are represented and managed as homogeneous tradeable objects. Relationships between a synthetic spread and its constituent parts are defined and states for a spread are developed for accurately reporting, tracking and otherwise administering a synthetic spread and its constituent parts. A state of a synthetic spread is identified as working, pending, legged or filled. The states, in addition to identification of a synthetic spread's constituent parts, introduces information to allow a spread order and its post trade analysis to be consistently and effectively managed by multiple trading tools. Figure 1

Method of producing acantomycin

Dynamic support apparatus and system

A control unit system. The system includes a control unit which includes a control unit charging interface, at least one magnet located proximate to the control unit charging interface, at least one actuator, a detachable manifold including at least one magnet, fluidly coupled to the at least one actuator, a pump connected to the at least one actuator for causing actuation thereof, and a control system for controlling the pump, wherein the control system controls the pump to actuate the at least one actuator at least in response to a signal received by the control system. The system also includes a recharging device configured to receive the control unit, the recharging device including a reed switch, wherein when the magnet in the control unit is located proximate to the reed switch, the switch is activated.

Order placement in an electronic trading environment

A system and associated methods are provided for intelligent placement and movement of orders in an electronic trading environment. According to the present invention, in addition to submitting a leg order at a calculated price level, additional orders, queue holder orders, are submitted for the leg order at prices either below or above the calculated price level Based on this configuration, if the conditions change such that it is necessary to reprice the leg order, there will be already an order resting in the exchange order book at the recalculated price that can be used in the strategy Upon re-pncing the leg order, one or more additional queue holder orders will be placed in the market Other tools are provided as well.

System and method for aggressively trading a strategy in an electronic trading environment

System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price.

Noninvasive analyzer sample probe interface method and apparatus

A method and apparatus are provided for noninvasive sampling. More particularly, the method and apparatus relate to control of motion of an optical sample probe interface relative to a tissue sample site. A dynamic probe interface, is used to collect spectra of a targeted sample, control positioning of the sample probe relative to the tissue sample in terms of at least one of x-, y-, and z-axes, and/or control of sample tissue displacement to minimize spectral variations resulting from the sampling process and increase analyte property estimation precision and accuracy.

Production of lincomycin sulfoxide

A microbiological process for the oxygenation of lincomycins to obtain the corresponding lincomycin sulfoxides which are known active antibacterial agents.