SINGLE-VALUED EXTRACTION PROCESS AND UNIQUE KEYS FROM THE PROPAGATION CHANNEL

L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de générer une clé de chiffrement utilisée pour crypter des données échangées entre un premier utilisateur et un deuxième utilisateur caractérisé en ce que la clé est déterminée à partir des mesures du canal de transmission.

SINGLE-VALUED EXTRACTION PROCESS AND UNIQUE KEYS FROM THE PROPAGATION CHANNEL

Method and apparatus for large vocabulary continuous speech recognition

A method and apparatus combining the advantages of phonetic search such as the rapid implementation and deployment and medium accuracy, with the advantages of speech to text, including providing the full text of the audio and rapid search. The method and apparatus comprise steps or components for receiving the audio signal captured in the call center environment; extracting a multiplicity of feature vectors from the audio signal; creating a phoneme lattice from the multiplicity of feature vectors, the phoneme lattice comprising one or more allophone, each allophone comprising two or more phonemes; creating a hybrid phoneme-word lattice from the phoneme lattice; and extracting the word by analyzing the hybrid phoneme-word lattice.

PORTABLE DETECTION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF BIOMARKERS AND OTHER ANALYTES

A detection device and method for detecting one or more analytes of interest in a test sample are provided. Some embodiments use analyte-specific binding partners that are conjugated to quantum dots (Qdots) for use in detecting the presence and/or quantity of the analytes of interest in a test sample. FRET based methods may to used enhance the quantum dot (Qdot) signal through complexing of the quantum dots with lanthanide chelates, such as terbium. Some embodiments of the invention provide a novel disposable testing device that contains, all in one, the components necessary for carrying out the novel assay detection system of the invention. The disposable testing device may be used at home, for example, to detect and quantitate, at ultrasensitive levels, multiple analytes in a biological sample with no requirement for professional assistance. 1. A method for detecting one or more analytes in a test sample comprising:(i) supplying a test sample to a reaction chamber, wherein said reaction chamber contains any buffer and primary analyte binding partners necessary for detection and/or quantitation of the analytes of interest and wherein the binding partner is capable of complexing with a detectable Quantum dot;(ii) allowing for the required incubation period for recognition and binding of analytes to their primary binding partners to form an analyte/binding partner/Quantum dot complex;(iii) transferring the reaction mixture to a detection chamber wherein the detection chamber contains a secondary binding reagent, referred to as a capture reagent, immobilized on a surface of the detection chamber;(iv) allowing for the required incubation period for recognition and binding of the analyte/binding partner/Quantum dot complex to the capture reagent;(v) washing the detection chamber with a buffer to clear the detection chamber of unreacted components of the assay; and(vi) detecting the presence and/or quantity of the bound analyte/binding partner/Quantum dot complexes.2. ...

PHOTONIC CRYSTAL FIBERS AND MEDICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING PHOTONIC CRYSTAL FIBERS

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure features a system that includes a flexible waveguide having a hollow core extending along a waveguide axis and a region surrounding the core, the region being configured to guide radiation from the COlaser along the waveguide axis from an input end to an output end of the waveguide. The system also includes a handpiece attached to the waveguide, wherein the handpiece allows an operator to control the orientation of the output end to direct the radiation to a target location of a patient and the handpiece includes a tip extending past the output end that provides a minimum standoff distance between the output end and the target location. 125-. (canceled)26. A system , comprising:a waveguide including a hollow core extending along a waveguide axis, the waveguide being configured so that during operation the waveguide guides radiation along the waveguide axis from an input end to an output end of the waveguide and delivers the radiation to a target location;a fluid source configured so that during operation of the system the fluid source delivers fluid to the hollow core of the waveguide via the input end of the waveguide;a cap positioned at the end of the waveguide and configured to block fluid exiting the output end of the waveguide from the target location; anda tube extending along the waveguide axis, the tube being configured so that during operation of the system the tube channels fluid exiting the output end of the waveguide away from the output end and away from the target location,wherein the cap comprises an exhaust port that during operation of the system provides a pathway for the fluid exiting the core to flow into the tube.27. The system of claim 26 , wherein the waveguide is a photonic crystal fiber.28. (canceled)29. The system of claim 26 , further comprising a jacket surrounding a portion of waveguide and a portion of tube.30. (canceled)31. The system of claim 26 , wherein the cap comprises a window positioned ...

FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS BARRIER FOR RUNWAYS

The invention relates to the safety of airport runways. The invention provides a side barrier preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway and taxiway and endangering aircraft. The barrier having ground attachment means and being constructed to collapse if the landing wheels of an aircraft impact the barrier and thus allow the aircraft to safely continue landing/takeoff/taxiing. 1. A collapsible runway side harrier for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway or taxiway said barrier having ground attachment means wherein said runway side barrier , has an aerodynamic profile wherein one side thereof is convex while the other side is concave.2. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , being provided with a at least one row of ground attachment items means.3. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , being made of an elastomer claim 1 , the height of said barrier being temporarily reduced by at least 80% when compressed by said landing wheels of said aircraft.4. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , being made of a rigid material claim 1 , the barrier profile including break points allowing collapse of said profile under pressure of an aircraft landing wheel.5. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the barrier profile includes at least one opening which can be accessed for cleaning from a moving vehicle by use of standard cleaning tools.6. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further provided with drainage channels disposed between ground attachment means.7. (canceled)8. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further provided with support means for a row of spaced-apart landing lights disposed along the length thereof.9. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein means are provided for varying the height thereof.1012-. (canceled) The present invention relates to the safety of airport runways. More particularly, the invention provides a side barrier preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway and taxiway and endangering ...

Adaptive Fade Mitigation

A satellite communications system comprising a Hub station and a plurality of terminals, the system is configured to utilize a FWD link and a RTN link in accordance with adaptation techniques for relevant transmission properties (e.g. modulation, coding, transmission power, etc.) and to use adaptive margins to ensure proper reception of transmitted information under various link conditions. Methods are presented for determining said adaptive margins in real time or substantially in real time, and for setting relevant transmission properties in accordance with the determined margins. Adaptive margins may be determined either directly or following the determining of a link state for each of the FWD link and the RTN link. 1. A method comprising:determining at a first terminal forward channel reception level estimations at first preconfigured intervals of a first duration;transmitting from the first terminal to a hub forward channel reception level estimations at second preconfigured intervals of a second duration;receiving at the hub said transmitted forward channel reception level estimations corresponding to the first terminal;determining at the hub a fade rate corresponding to the first terminal; and{'b': '103', 'determining a margin corresponding to the fade rate including considering of any one or more of the following: a) a round trip delay between the hub and the first terminal, b) an interval between consecutive forward channel reception level estimations transmitted by the first terminal , and c) a preconfigured maximal link fade rate.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said first duration is shorter than said second duration.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining at the first terminal one or more of a) a fade rate or b) a preferred margin, based on said forward channel reception level estimations;transmitting from the first terminal said at least one of a) fade rate or b) preferred margin to the hub;receiving at the hub at least one of a) ...

TRACKING AND IDENTIFICATION OF A MOVING OBJECT FROM A MOVING SENSOR USING A 3D MODEL

A system and method for detection, tracking, classification, and/or identification of a moving object from a moving sensor uses a three-dimensional (3D) model. The system facilitates generation of a 3D model using images from a variety of sensors, in particular passive two-dimensional (2D) image capture devices. 2D images are processed to determine viewpoint and find moving objects in the 2D images. Conventional techniques or an innovative technique can be used to find segments of 2D images having moving objects. Viewpoint and segment information is used for generation of a 3D model of an object, in particular using both object motion and sensor motion to generate the 3D model. 1. A method for generating a three-dimensional (3D) model of a moving object comprising:(a) providing a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) images of a scene sampled by an imaging sensor in motion;(b) deriving a viewpoint for each of the plurality of 2D images;(c) finding at least one segment in each of at least two of the plurality of 2D images, wherein said at least one segment includes a moving object; and(d) generating a 3D model of each of the moving objects using at least one segment in each of at least two of the plurality of 2D images with corresponding viewpoints.2. The method of wherein generating a 3D model further includes:(i) determining correspondences between elements of said at least one segment for each moving object;(ii) associating said at least one segment for each moving object with a segment viewpoint corresponding to said viewpoint of the 2D image in which said at least one segment is found;(iii) calculating a rotation and translation (R&T) for each of the moving objects in each of the plurality of 2D images using said segment viewpoint with said correspondences; and(iv) generating a 3D model of each of the moving objects using said at least one segment with said segment viewpoint and R&T for each of the moving objects.3. The method of wherein calculating a R&T further ...

System And Method For Transporting Substrates

A printing system comprising a load station to load one or more substrates, a first platen to receive the substrates movably connected to a first side of the system, a second platen to receive the substrates, movably connected to a second side of the system opposite the first side, a platen transport system operatively connected to the load station, the platen transport system moving the first and second platens in the system, an alignment station which aligns the one or more substrates on the first and second platens, a print station which prints the one or more substrate on the first and second platens, and an unload station which unloads the one or more substrates nom the first and second platens, the transport system comprising means to move the platens in a horizontal and vertical direction. 2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a curing/drying station which cures/dries the printed one or more substrates.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the alignment station is configured to determine the degree of misalignment of the one or more substrates on said first and second platens according to predetermined alignment positions.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the alignment station includes a plurality of cameras which view the location of two or more edges of the substrate to compare such locations with said predetermined alignment positions.5. The system of wherein the plurality of cameras are CCD cameras.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the print station includes one or more ink jet print heads to print material onto the one or more substrates.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein said inkjet print heads are fixed.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein said inkjet print heads are movable.9. The system of claim 6 , wherein the material to be printed includes one of:ink, varnish, color ink and clear ink.10. The system of claim 6 , wherein the alignment station is configured to provide signals to the print station to cause the one or more ink jet heads to correct ...

Medical system including a flexible waveguide mechanically coupled to an actuator

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure features a system that includes a flexible waveguide having a hollow core extending along a waveguide axis and a region surrounding the core, the region being configured to guide radiation from the CO 2 laser along the waveguide axis from an input end to an output end of the waveguide. The system also includes a handpiece attached to the waveguide, wherein the handpiece allows an operator to control the orientation of the output end to direct the radiation to a target location of a patient and the handpiece includes a tip extending past the output end that provides a minimum standoff distance between the output end and the target location.

Central wireless network selection and monitoring for mobile client terminals

A method of selecting a wireless network for a plurality of mobile client terminals. The method comprises monitoring at least one network selection parameter of each of a plurality of wireless networks in a plurality of different geographical areas, identifying a group of the plurality of wireless networks which are available for providing a network service to a first of a plurality of mobile client terminals in one of the plurality of different geographical areas, selecting at least one member of the group according to respective the at least one network selection parameter, and sending a network message instructing the first mobile client terminal to establish automatically a connection via the at least one member.

MEDICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE WAVEGUIDE MECHANICALLY COUPLED TO AN ACTUATOR

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure features a system that includes a flexible waveguide having a hollow core extending along a waveguide axis and a region surrounding the core, the region being configured to guide radiation from the COlaser along the waveguide axis from an input end to an output end of the waveguide. The system also includes a handpiece attached to the waveguide, wherein the handpiece allows an operator to control the orientation of the output end to direct the radiation to a target location of a patient and the handpiece includes a tip extending past the output end that provides a minimum standoff distance between the output end and the target location. 125-. (canceled)26. A method comprising the steps of:guiding radiation through an optical waveguide to tissue of a patient, the waveguide forming a hollow core; anddirecting gas to the tissue while guiding the radiation,wherein the radiation and the gas are sufficient to cut the tissue and to coagulate blood.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the radiation has a power of at least about 1 Watt.28. The method of claim 26 , wherein the radiation has a wavelength of at least about 1 micron.29. The method of claim 26 , wherein the gas has a flow rate of at least about 1 liter/minute.30. The method of claim 26 , wherein the gas directed to the tissue has a pressure of at least 0.2 PSI.31. The method of claim 26 , wherein a flow rate of the gas varies.32. The method of claim 26 , further comprising ceasing the guidance of radiation and reducing a flow rate of the gas.33. The method of claim 26 , further comprising adjusting remotely a flow rate of the gas.34. The method of claim 26 , wherein the gas directed to the tissue has a temperature of at least about 60° C.35. The method of claim 26 , wherein the gas directed to the tissue has a temperature of less than about 10° C.36. The method of claim 26 , wherein the gas comprises at least one of air claim 26 , nitrogen claim 26 , oxygen claim 26 , ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR LASER SURGERY

Small diameter tools are provided, and methods of use described, to facilitate less invasive surgical procedures employing laser beams. Such tools include distal tips that enhance the precise placement of optical waveguides, as well as enable cutting and dissecting procedures. A rotary coupler allows precise control of flexible conduits in which waveguides may be disposed. Waveguide tips with conical features protect waveguide ends and allow unobstructed propagation of the laser beam out of the waveguide. A preferentially bending jacket for waveguides may be used to control an orientation of a waveguide disposed therein. Surgical waveguide assemblies may include various combinations of these components. 1. A distal tip for coupling to a waveguide , the distal tip comprising:a frame defining:(i) an inlet for receiving the waveguide therethrough; and(ii) an outlet aligned with the inlet adapted for (1) permitting egress of radiation from an output end of the waveguide and (2) abutting an end face of the waveguide, the outlet having a smaller diameter than a diameter of the inlet,wherein the frame (a) comprises a single piece of material, or (b) is transparent, or (c) defines at least one through hole proximate the inlet configured to enable visualization of a position of the waveguide, or (d) further defines a rectangular handle adapted to mate with a manipulator and configured to be grasped by the manipulator on any of three sides, or (e) combinations thereof.2. The distal tip of claim 1 , wherein the frame further defines an interface for coupling with a waveguide conduit claim 1 , the interface being disposed upstream of the waveguide inlet.3. The distal tip of claim 2 , wherein the interface defines an opening having a larger diameter than the diameter of the inlet.4. The distal tip of claim 1 , wherein the frame further defines a cantilevered distal end portion.5. The distal tip of claim 4 , wherein the cantilevered distal end portion has a sharp edge suitable ...

ANTI-MICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS OF TREATING FOODSTUFFS AND SURFACES

The present disclosure provides compositions for antimicrobial use comprising a mineral acid, an organic acid, or a combination thereof a copper(II) salt; and a buffering salt, a detergent, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods for reducing the number of pathogens on a surface by applying compositions of the present disclosure to the surface. 1. A composition comprising:a mineral acid and an organic acid;a copper(II) salt; anda buffering salt, a detergent, or a combination thereof.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper(II) salt is copper (II) sulfate.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper(II) salt concentration is between about 1 ppm and about 100 ppm claim 1 , between about 1 ppm and about 80 ppm claim 1 , or between about 1 ppm and about 60 ppm.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper(II) salt concentration is between about 10 ppm and about 50 ppm.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper(II) salt concentration is between about 20 ppm and about 45 ppm.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the mineral acid is sulfuric acid claim 1 , phosphoric acid claim 1 , hydrochloric acid claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the organic acid is citric acid claim 1 , ascorbic acid claim 1 , lactic acid claim 1 , acetic acid claim 1 , peracetic acid claim 1 , propionic acid claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. The composition of claim 1 , comprising a buffering salt wherein the buffering salt is ammonium sulfate claim 1 , sodium sulfate claim 1 , sodium chloride claim 1 , calcium sulfate claim 1 , or a combination thereof.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the buffering salt concentration is between 0.01 and 0.5 percent.1012.-. (canceled)13. The composition of claim 1 , comprising a detergent wherein the detergent comprises dodecyl sulfate claim 1 , n-alkylbenzene dodecyl sulfate claim 1 , sodium lauryl sulfate claim 1 , a polysorbate claim 1 , or a ...

METHOD FOR INCREASING THE AWARENESS OF HEADPHONE USERS, USING SELECTIVE AUDIO

A method for providing elected sounds to a user—isolated from sounds of the environment—of a mobile device to increase his awareness regarding entities or events in his vicinity. The user wears sound isolating headphones connected to his mobile device. A mobile application is installed on the mobile device, and is automatically activated when the headphones are connected to his mobile device. The application is adapted to automatically activate the device's microphone when the isolating headphones are plugged into the device and periodically compare in real-time, sounds received from the environment, to a predefined collection of reference sounds. Sounds of the environment, which match one or more reference sounds from the collection are selectively filtered out and as long as the sounds received from the environment match the one or more reference sounds from the collection, the filtered sounds are continuously passed to the isolating headphones. 1. A method for providing elected sounds to a user of a mobile device , who is isolated from sounds of the environment , to increase his awareness regarding entities or events in his vicinity , comprising the steps of:a) allowing said user to wear sound isolating headphones, which are connected to his mobile device; b.1) automatically activate the microphone of said mobile device, when the isolating headphones are plugged into said mobile device;', 'b.2) periodically compare in real-time, sounds received from the environment, to a predefined collection of reference sounds;', 'b.3) selectively filter sounds out of the environment, which match one or more reference sounds from said collection; and', 'b.4) as long as the sounds received from the environment match said one or more reference sounds from said collection, continuously pass the filtered sounds, to said isolating headphones., 'b) installing a mobile application on said mobile device, said mobile application is adapted to2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS NETWORK BEHAVIOR- NETWISE

The invention is a system for protecting mobile devices in cellular networks from unauthorized harmful applications and for protecting cellular network infrastructure from targeted or benign overloads. The system comprises mobile cellular devices and a cellular network infrastructure. Some of the mobile devices comprise an application manager, which is adapted to manage the aggregation and learning processes, and a detection manager, which is adapted to analyze network behavior and detect deviations. The application manager and the detection manager are adapted to monitor the applications running on a device, learn the patterns of mobile applications network behavior and detect meaningful deviations from the application's observed normal behavior. The cellular network infrastructure comprises a services module, a logic module, and a database access unit adapted for aggregation and analysis of an application's network traffic patterns for numerous users. 1. A system for protecting mobile devices in cellular networks from unauthorized harmful applications and for protecting cellular network infrastructure from targeted or benign overloads comprising mobile cellular devices and a cellular network infrastructure , wherein some of the mobile devices comprise an application manager which is adapted to manage the aggregation and learning processes and a detection manager which is adapted to analyze network behavior and detect deviations , wherein the application manager and detection manager are adapted to monitor the applications running on a device , learn the patterns of mobile applications network behavior and detect meaningful deviations from the application's observed normal behavior , and where the cellular network infrastructure comprising a services module , a logic module and a database access unit , said modules and unit adapted for aggregation and analysis of an application's network traffic patterns for numerous users.2. The system according to claim 1 , ...

System And Method For Transporting Substrates

A substrate unloading system comprising a gripper mounted on a slanted plane and movable along the slanted plane, and a platen onto which the substrate is attached, the platen configured to be moved down in a vertical direction and away from the gripper in a horizontal direction, the gripper and the platen configured to move simultaneously so that the substrate remains substantially horizontal. 2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a curing/drying station which cures/dries the printed one or more substrates.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the alignment station is configured to determine the degree of misalignment of the one or more substrates on said first and second platens according to predetermined alignment positions.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the alignment station includes a plurality of cameras which view the location of two or more edges of the substrate to compare such locations with said predetermined alignment positions.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the print station includes one or more ink jet print heads to print material onto the one or more substrates.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the alignment station is configured to provide signals to the print station to cause the one or more ink jet heads to correct for any misalignment detected by the alignment station.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein said first and second platens are supported and carried by rails within the system claim 1 , the rails transporting each of said first and second platens through the system in said horizontal direction.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein said first and second platens move in opposite horizontal directions within the system.9. The system of claim 8 , further including mechanisms configured to raise and lower said first and second platens to avoid said first and second platens contacting each other.10. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a mechanism on each of said first and second platens to secure the one or more substrates from ...

CONTROL OF DEVICE INCLUDING MECHANICAL ARMS

A method of initializing the layout of one or more robotic arms controllable by an input object, comprising: entering a paused mode, in which control of movement of the robotic arms by the input object is paused; measuring an input object initialization layout, defined by the layout of at least one segment of the input object; actuating at least a portion of the robotic arms to match the input object initialization layout; and entering a controlled mode, in which movements of the input object control the robotic arms. 1. A method of controlling , using gesture recognition , an operation mode of a surgical system including at least one surgical arm insertable into the body , the method comprising:detecting movement of at least one user body portion; andcontrolling said at least one surgical arm based on the detected movement, wherein said controlling comprises controlling movement of said at least one surgical arm and/or transferring between modes of operation of said at least one surgical arm.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said detecting comprises collecting images obtained by a motion detection camera.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said detecting comprises collecting data from one or more motion sensors attached to the user.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein transferring between modes of operation comprises transferring between a pause mode in which surgical arm movement is paused claim 1 , and a motion control mode in which the surgical arm moves according to detected user movements.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said detecting comprises detecting movement of a leg and/or foot of the user.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said detecting comprises detecting whether the user has lifted or lowered their knee and/or lifted or lowered their foot claim 5 , and transferring between said modes of operation based on whether lifting or lowering were detected.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE IN MIXED MANAGED AND UNMANAGED NETWORK ENVIRONMENTS WITH GOVERNANCE AND REGULATION CONSTRAINTS

This invention makes media routing decisions within a distributed communications system that spans both managed and unmanaged networks, while taking into account a large set of input metrics. It is meant to optimize for quality of experience while maintaining restrictions posed by companies and organizations who need to adhere to strict policies, either internal or external such as governance and regulation. 1. A method for routing a call initiated by at least one member of an organization having at least one communication server for handling the call routing , wherein the organization communication server are located at different geographical areas , said method comprising the steps of:Receiving call request with metadata of requesting device and requesting member;Identifying geographical and logical location of requesting member and call destination based on received meta data;Authorizing call based on determined location, metadata by applying organization policy; andDetermining call routing method based on location data and metadata by applying pre-defined organization policies rules.2. The method of wherein the call routing method is at least one of: local routing using single network server claim 1 , non-local routing using more than one designated server or P2P call routing.3. The method of wherein determining of call routing include determining routing path based call session quality parameters.4. The method of wherein determining of call routing include determining call type5. The method of wherein the quality parameters are tested using organization servers or cloud servers. (Consulting with peer offices/cloud servers).6. The method of further comprising the step of determining additional actions including at least one of: monitoring claim 1 , recording or encrypting of call session by at least one designated network server.7. The method of wherein the meta data include at least one of: requesting user profile claim 1 , requesting user device ...

TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE COATINGS ON AN ELASTOMERIC SUBSTRATE

A transparent, conductive article that includes a network of electrically conductive metal traces defining cells that are transparent to light on a self-supporting, elastomeric substrate, as well as a process for forming the article. 1. A process for forming a transparent conductive coating on an elastomeric substrate comprising:(a) providing an emulsion comprising metal nanoparticles dispersed in a liquid, where the liquid comprises (i) an oil phase comprising a solvent that is non-miscible with water and (ii) a water phase comprising water or a water-miscible solvent;(b) applying the emulsion to a first substrate to form a wet coating;(c) evaporating the liquid from the coating to form a dry coating comprising a network of electrically conductive metal traces that define cells that are transparent to light;(d) depositing a curable elastomer precursor composition over the dry coating;(e) curing the composition to form an elastomeric substrate having a sufficient thickness to be self-supporting; and(f) separating the first substrate and elastomeric substrate to transfer the dry coating from the first substrate to the elastomeric substrate and form an article comprising a network of electrically conductive metal traces defining cells that are transparent to light on a self-supporting, elastomeric substrate.2. The process of wherein the cells are randomly shaped cells.3. The process of wherein the metal nanoparticles comprise silver nanoparticles.4. The process of wherein the emulsion comprises a water-in-oil emulsion.5. The process of wherein the emulsion comprises an oil-in-water emulsion.6. The process of wherein the elastomeric substrate has a thickness of at least 0.1 mm.7. The process of wherein the elastomeric substrate has a thickness ranging from 0.1 mm to 10 mm.8. The process of wherein the curable elastomeric precursor composition comprises a curable elastomeric silicone composition claim 1 , and the elastomeric substrate comprises a silicone substrate.9. ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANONYMIZING NAVIGATION INFORMATION

Systems and methods are provided for collecting an nymized drive information. A processing device may be configured to receive outputs from one or more sensors; determine at least, one motion representation for the host vehicle based on the outputs; receive at least one image representative of an environment of the host vehicle; analyze the at least one image to determine at least one road characteristic associated with a road section; assemble first road segment information relative to a first portion of the road section, wherein the first portion of the road section is separated from a starting point associated with a route traveled by the host vehicle; assemble second road segment information relative to a second portion of the road section; and cause transmission of the first road segment information and the second road segment information to a server for assembly of an autonomous vehicle road navigation model. 130-. (canceled)31. A navigation system for collecting anonymized drive information relative to a road section traversed by a host vehicle , the navigation system comprising: receive outputs provided by one or more sensor the outputs being indicative of motion of the host vehicle;', 'determine at least one motion representation for the host vehicle based, at least in part, on the outputs from the one or more sensors;', 'receive at least one image acquired by a camera, the at least one image being representative of an environment of the host vehicle along the road section;', 'analyze the at least one image to determine at least one road characteristic associated with the road section;', 'determine a starting point for a first portion of the road section, the starting point for the first portion of the road section being different from a starting point of a route traveled by the host vehicle along the road section;', 'assemble first road segment information relative to the first portion of the road section, wherein the first road segment information ...

Optical Sample Characterization

Optical sample characterization facilitates measurement and testing such as transmittance or reflectance at any discrete angle in a full range of angles of light propagation through a coated glass plate having a higher than air index of refraction. A rotatable assembly includes a cylinder having a hollow, and a receptacle including the hollow. The receptacle also contains a fluid having a refractive index matching the refractive index of the cylinder and coated plate. An optical light beam is input normal to the surface of the cylinder, travels through the cylinder, then via the index matching fluid through the coating, the coated glass plate, the fluid, the other side of the cylinder, and is collected for analysis. Due at least in part to the index matching fluid surrounding the coated plate, the plate can be rotated through a full range of angles (±90°, etc.) for full range testing of the coating.

Real-time facial landmark detection

Embodiments of the present disclosure enable and accurate detection of facial landmarks on mobile devices in real-time. An architecture of a facial landmark detection model is provided including one or more of an attention mechanism (e.g., an attention network), a graph convolution model (e.g., a two-dimensional facial geometry graph convolution model), a multiscale coarse-to-fine mechanism, a patch-facial landmark detachment mechanism, and error estimation techniques. The attention mechanism may increase the accuracy of the facial landmark detection model by attending to meaningful patches. The graph convolution network may improve patch feature aggregation by considering the facial landmarks' geometry. The coarse-to-fine mechanism reduces a network convergence to two cycles (e.g., two facial landmark detection iterations). A patch-facial landmark detachment mechanism reduces the computation burden without significant accuracy degradation. Error estimation techniques provide accurate estimation of the regression error to the computation load and increase the accuracy of the model.

SINGLE-ELEMENT DOOR/WINDOW OPENING DETECTOR

A door/window opening detector including an antenna having at least a first resonant frequency and a second resonant frequency associated therewith, the second resonant frequency being different from the first resonant frequency, the antenna having the first resonant frequency when in proximity to a door/window having a given dielectric constant and the second resonant frequency when not in proximity to a door/window having the given dielectric constant, and an alarm indication generator operable, in response to receiving an indication that a resonant frequency of the antenna has changed from the first resonant frequency to the second resonant frequency, for generating an alarm indication of opening of the door/window. 1. An article proximity indicator comprising:an antenna having at least a first resonant frequency and a second resonant frequency associated therewith, said second resonant frequency being different from said first resonant frequency, said antenna having said first resonant frequency when in proximity to an article having a given dielectric constant and said second resonant frequency when not in proximity to said article having said given dielectric constant;a high-frequency detector operable for generating a direct electrical current corresponding to an intensity of a reflected electromagnetic signal received from said antenna;an analog to digital converter communicating with said high-frequency detector and operable for receiving said direct electrical current corresponding to said intensity of said reflected electromagnetic signal from said high-frequency detector and for converting said direct electrical current into a digital value corresponding to said intensity of said reflected electromagnetic signal; and for receiving said digital value from said analog to digital converter;', 'for ascertaining, based on said digital value corresponding to said intensity of said reflected electromagnetic signal, whether said resonant frequency of said ...

TISSUE MANIPULATION WITH AN ENDOLUMINAL GASTROPLASTY DEVICE

Devices and methods of endolumenal formation of gastric sleeves are described. In some embodiments, a bougie capsule section comprises one or more mechanisms to allow flexing that induces a bend through a suction clamping domain that grabs, positions, and holds body lumen tissue (e.g., gastric wall tissue). In some embodiments, a needle drive is configured to allow longitudinal movement of a helical needle through a suturing space defined by the suction clamping domain, optionally while the suction clamping domain is bent. In some embodiments, the suction clamping domain can insert to the stomach in a collapsed configuration, then expanded once in the stomach. Potentially, this allows grabbing and positioning larger and/or deeper folds of tissue for suturing. 1. A bougie capsule section configured for shaping and suturing of tissue of a body lumen from within the body lumen , the bougie capsule section comprising:a capsule body, extending longitudinally between a distal side and a proximal side of the bougie capsule section;an arcuate needle within the capsule body comprises a relatively high-friction surface; anda shaft, extending longitudinally along the capsule body, fitted and positioned to press against the high-friction surface of the arcuate needle, and rotatable to drive, by friction between the shaft and the arcuate needle, rotation of the arcuate needle around a longitudinal axis of the capsule body.2. The bougie capsule section of claim 1 , wherein the arcuate needle is a helical needle claim 1 , and the rotation of the helical needle is accompanied by translation of the helical needle along the longitudinal axis of the capsule body.3. The bougie capsule section of claim 2 , wherein the capsule body defines a helical arrangement of channels along which the helical needle rotates and advances longitudinally; and the shaft presses against the helical needle in at least one position where the shaft crosses the helical arrangement of channels.4. The bougie ...

LANE MAPPING AND NAVIGATION

Systems and methods are disclosed for mapping lanes for use in vehicle navigation. In one implementation, at least one processing device may be programmed to receive navigational information from a first vehicle and a second vehicle that have navigated along a road segment including a lane split feature; receive at least one image associated with the road segment; determine, from the first navigational information, a first actual trajectory of the first vehicle and a second actual trajectory of the second vehicle; determine a divergence between the first actual trajectory and the second actual trajectory; determine, based on analysis of the at least one image, that the divergence between the first actual trajectory and the second actual trajectory is indicative of the lane split feature; and update a vehicle road navigation model to include a first target trajectory and a second target trajectory that branches from the first target trajectory after the lane split feature. 1. A system for mapping lane splits for use in vehicle navigation , the system comprising:{'claim-text': ['receive first navigational information from a first vehicle that has navigated along a road segment, wherein the road segment includes a lane split feature, and wherein the road segment includes at least a first travel lane prior to the lane split feature that transitions into at least a second travel lane and a third travel lane after the lane split feature;', 'receive second navigation information from a second vehicle that has navigated along the road segment;', 'receive at least one image associated with the road segment;', 'determine, from the first navigational information, a first actual trajectory of the first vehicle along the first travel lane and the second travel lane of the road segment;', 'determine, from the second navigational information, a second actual trajectory of the second vehicle along the first travel lane and the third travel lane of the road segment;', 'determine a ...

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO IMPROVE VOICE CONTROL OF THE DEVICES

A voice-controlled device, comprising at least one hardware processor adapted for receiving a set of preferred local commands or computing thereof by receiving from at least one other voice-controlled device a set of used commands and identifying in a plurality of voice commands a set of preferred local commands not members of the set of used commands; and responding to at least one voice command, received from a user, subject to identifying the at least one voice command in the set of preferred local commands, otherwise declining to respond thereto. 1. A voice-controlled device , comprising at least one hardware processor adapted for:receiving from at least one other voice-controlled device a set of used commands;identifying in a plurality of voice commands a set of preferred local commands not members of the set of used commands; andresponding to at least one voice command, received from a user, subject to identifying the at least one voice command in the set of preferred local commands, otherwise declining to respond thereto.2. The voice-controlled device of claim 1 ,wherein each of the plurality of voice commands has a recognition score indicative of a likelihood of the voice-controlled device recognizing the voice command; and computing a plurality of confusion scores, each indicative of a likelihood of confusion between a pair of voice commands selected from an identified plurality of voice commands; and', 'identifying the set of preferred local commands further as having a best combined confusion score computed using the plurality of confusion scores and the set of used commands., 'wherein the at least one hardware processor is further adapted for3. The voice-controlled device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one voice command is identified in at least one audio signal received from at least one audio sensor connected to the at least one hardware processor.4. The voice-controlled device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one hardware processor is further ...

MAPPING LANE MARKS AND NAVIGATION BASED ON MAPPED LANE MARKS

A system for mapping a lane mark for use in autonomous vehicle navigation is provided. The system includes at least one processor programmed to receive two or more location identifiers associated with a detected lane mark, associate the detected lane mark with a corresponding road segment, update an autonomous vehicle road navigation model relative to the corresponding road segment based on the two or more location identifiers associated with the detected lane mark, and distribute the updated autonomous vehicle road navigation model to a plurality of autonomous vehicles. 1. A system for mapping a lane mark for use in autonomous vehicle navigation , the system comprising:at least one processor programmed to:receive two or more location identifiers associated with a detected lane mark;associate the detected lane mark with a corresponding road segment;update an autonomous vehicle road navigation model relative to the corresponding road segment based on the two or more location identifiers associated with the detected lane mark; anddistribute the updated autonomous vehicle road navigation model to a plurality of autonomous vehicles.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the two or more location identifiers are determined based on:acquisition, from a camera associated with a host vehicle, of at least one image representative of an environment of the host vehicle;analysis of the at least one image to detect the lane mark in the environment of the host vehicle; andanalysis of the at least one image to determine a position of the detected lane mark relative to at least one location associated with the host vehicle.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the two or more location identifiers include locations in real world coordinates of points associated with the detected lane mark.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the detected lane mark is part of a dashed line marking a lane boundary claim 3 , and the points associated with the detected lane mark correspond to detected corners of ...

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ESTABLISHING LOCATION-BASED CONFERENCE CALLS

A method for automatically establishing multi-participant interactions and/or conference calls between users of mobile devices, according to which an interaction establishing application is installed on the mobile device of each participating user and receives for each user, phone numbers of other users defined as his friends and a list of predetermined triggers as conditions for initiating an interaction between users. The application constantly monitors the location of each user's mobile device and upon detecting that one or more of the triggers are met, the application automatically initiates one or more interactions between users that comply with the triggers that are met. 1. A method for automatically establishing multi-participant interactions and/or conference calls between users of mobile devices , comprising the steps of:a) installing an interaction establishing application on the mobile device of each participating user:b) receiving for each user, by said application, phone numbers of other users defined as his friends;c) receiving for each user, by said application, a list of predetermined triggers being conditions for initiating an interaction between users;d) constantly monitoring, by said application, the location of each user's mobile device; ande) upon detecting that one or more of said triggers are met, automatically initiating one or more interactions between users that comply with the triggers that are met.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein a trigger is two or more users entering a polygon included in a list of predefined stationary polygons claim 1 , each of which having location data of its vertices.3. A method according to claim 2 , further comprising:a) upon detecting that a first user entered one of the predefined polygons, continuously seeking the location of friends of said first user;b) upon detecting that one of the first user's friends entered the same polygon, automatically dialing, to said first friend and if said first friend ...

DEVICE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING MECHANICAL ARMS

A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: at least one mechanical limb comprising: a support segment; a first flexible section extending from the support segment and terminating in a coupling section; and a second flexible section extending from the coupling section and terminating in a tool or a connector for a tool; wherein a long axis of one or more of the flexible sections is bendable in a single bending plane; wherein a long axis length of the first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the first flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis; wherein a long axis length of the second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the second flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis. 1. A medical surgical device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: 'a first flexible section, configured to bend only in a single bending plane, and which defines a first flexible section hollow passageway therein;', 'at least one elongate mechanical limb including a proximal and a distal end comprisinga first bendable torque transfer portion disposed within said first flexible section hollow passageway, where bending of said first flexible portion thereby bends said first bendable torque transfer portion.2. The device of claim 1 , comprising one or more elongated element coupled to said first flexible portion and extending claim 1 , in a proximal direction claim 1 , through said first flexible section hollow passageway;wherein flexion of said first flexible section, and thereby flexion of said first bendable torque transfer portion, is controlled by tension on said one or more elongated element.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said first flexible section includes a plurality of coupled sections claim 1 , each section coupled to each adjacent section by at least one hinge;wherein pivoting of said sections about said hinges and about bending plane bends said flexible ...

DEVICE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING MECHANICAL ARMS

A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: at least one mechanical limb comprising: a support segment; a first flexible section extending from the support segment and terminating in a coupling section; and a second flexible section extending from the coupling section and terminating in a tool or a connector for a tool; wherein a long axis of one or more of the flexible sections is bendable in a single bending plane; wherein a long axis length of the first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the first flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis; wherein a long axis length of the second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the second flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis. 1. A medical surgical device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: a support segment;', 'a bendable torque transfer section extending from said support segment and terminating in a coupling section, where said bendable torque transfer portion transfers torque applied to a proximal end of said torque transfer portion to a distal end of said torque transfer portion; and', 'a flexible section extending from said coupling section, which flexible section is only bendable in a single bending plane., 'at least one elongate mechanical limb comprising a portion comprising2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said first flexible section includes a plurality of coupled sections claim 1 , each section coupled to each adjacent section by at least one hinge;wherein pivoting of said sections about said hinges and about said bending plane bends said flexible section.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein said flexible section includes a plurality of coupled links;wherein pivoting of said links about said bending plane bends said flexible section.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said first flexible section is bendable in only one rotational direction around said bending ...

Optical Sample Characterization

Optical sample characterization facilitates measurement and testing such as transmittance or reflectance at any discrete angle in a full range of angles of light propagation through a coated glass plate having a higher than air index of refraction. A rotatable assembly includes a cylinder having a hollow, and a receptacle including the hollow. The receptacle also contains a fluid having a refractive index matching the refractive index of the cylinder and coated plate. An optical light beam is input normal to the surface of the cylinder, travels through the cylinder, then via the index matching fluid through the coating, the coated glass plate, the fluid, the other side of the cylinder, and is collected for analysis. Due at least in part to the index matching fluid surrounding the coated plate, the plate can be rotated through a full range of angles (±, etc.) for full range testing of the coating. 1102. An apparatus for optical testing of a sample in the form of a plate-shaped optical element () , the apparatus comprising:{'claim-text': [{'b': ['100', '111', '100'], '#text': '(i) a general-cylinder () having a central hollow () including a height axis of said general-cylinder (), said hollow sized to receive at least a core area of the sample,'}, {'b': ['406', '100', '100', '406', '410'], '#text': '(ii) a turntable () aligned with said height axis and operable to rotate said rotatable assembly around the height axis of said general-cylinder (), wherein the general-cylinder () is interchangeable and mounted to the turntable () by detachable means (), and'}, {'b': ['110', '112', '100'], '#text': '(iii) a receptacle () including said hollow, said receptacle sized to receive at least a portion of the sample, and said receptacle sealed for receiving a quantity of index matching fluid (), such that said fluid surrounds and is in contact with at least said core area, and is in contact with said general-cylinder (), and'}], '#text': '(a) a rotatable assembly comprising:'}{' ...

FUNCTIONALIZED CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE

Provided is a composite including lead oxide particles (PbO) and functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs). 1. A composite , comprising: lead oxide particles (PbO); and functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) , randomly distributed in and spaced-apart in said composite , each functionalized CNT being coated with a plurality of said lead oxide particles.23.-. (canceled)4. The composite according to claim 1 , claim 1 , wherein the functionalized CNTs are separated from each other by a plurality of lead oxide particles coating each functionalized CNT.5. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the functionalized CNTs form a discontinuous spatial arrangement.6. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein each functionalized CNT is distanced from another by no more than 2 microns.7. The composite according to claim 6 , wherein each functionalized CNT is distanced from the other by no more than 1 micron.8. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the CNTs are selected from single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) claim 1 , multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) claim 1 , double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWNTs) claim 1 , and few-walled carbon nanotubes (FWNTs).9. The composite according to claim 8 , wherein the CNTs are SWNTs or MWNTs CNTs.10. (canceled)11. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the CNTs are functionalized by oxygen-containing groups.12. The composite according to claim 11 , wherein the oxygen-containing groups are selected from carboxyl and hydroxyl groups.13. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the CNTs are functionalized by at least one polymer.1415.-. (canceled)16. The composite according to claim 13 , wherein the at least one polymer has a molecular weight from about 1 claim 13 ,500 to about 30 claim 13 ,000 Da.17. The composite according to claim 13 , wherein the CNTs are functionalized with at least one semiconductive polymer selected from polythiophene claim 13 , polyaniline polypyrrol claim 13 , and poly(3 claim 13 ,4- ...

MAPPING LANE MARKS AND NAVIGATION BASED ON MAPPED LANE MARKS

A computing device configured to: obtain images representative of an environment of a host vehicle, the host vehicle traveling on a roadway; detect, from the images, a mark located on the roadway; identify, from the images, points corresponding to the mark on the roadway; identify the mark as a type of roadway marking, corresponding to the identified points, the type of roadway marking selected from multiple types of roadway markings; determine a position of the mark on the roadway relative to the host vehicle, using the identified points corresponding to the mark; and determine a trajectory to navigate the host vehicle on the roadway, based on the position of the mark within the roadway and the type of roadway marking. 1153-. (canceled)154. At least one non-transitory machine-readable storage medium comprising instructions , which when executed by processor circuitry of a computing device , cause the processor circuitry to perform operations to:obtain images representative of an environment of a host vehicle, the host vehicle traveling on a roadway;detect, from the images, a mark located on the roadway;identify, from the images, points corresponding to the mark on the roadway;identify the mark as a type of roadway marking, corresponding to the identified points, the type of roadway marking selected from multiple types of roadway markings;determine a position of the mark on the roadway relative to the host vehicle, using the identified points corresponding to the mark; anddetermine a trajectory to navigate the host vehicle on the roadway, based on the position of the mark within the roadway and the type of roadway marking.155. The machine-readable storage medium of claim 154 , wherein the multiple types of roadway markings comprise solid line lane markings claim 154 , dashed line lane markings claim 154 , or road boundary markings.156. The machine-readable storage medium of claim 154 , wherein the trajectory of the host vehicle represents a planned driving action ...

Systems and method for message-based control and monitoring of a business process

A system for monitoring and controlling a business process involving a plurality of workstations or/and computerized services, the system comprising apparatus for receiving messages exchanged between the plurality of workstations or computerized services and having content, and for deriving from the content of the messages, monitoring information regarding the single business process.

Efficient one-pass cache-aware compression

Exemplary method, system, and computer program product embodiments for efficient one-pass cache-aware compression are provided. In one embodiment, by way of example only, an output of a fast compressor to Huffman encoding for achieving the one-pass cache-aware compression by using a predetermined Huffman-tree upon determining by the fast compressor a final representation of each data byte.

CONTROL OF DEVICE INCLUDING MECHANICAL ARMS

A method of jointed device movement inside a body comprising: measuring movement of at least one input object portion; mapping the measured input object portion movement to a jointed device portion movement; and moving the device portion according to mapped measured movements. 1. An input device for control of a surgical device comprising:at least one articulated limb which limb comprises a plurality of sequentially coupled portions;a plurality of locking mechanisms each locking mechanism for preventing relative movement of between two sequentially coupled portions;at least one sensor providing a signal relating to a level of contact of a user with the input device; detect from said signal an insufficient level of contact;', 'send, upon detection of an insufficient level of contact, a single control signal instructing locking of said plurality of locking mechanisms., 'a processor configured to2. The input device of claim 1 , wherein said relative movement comprises flexion between adjacent segments;wherein said plurality of locking mechanisms comprises at least one flexion lock to prevent change in flexion of a segment with respect to an adjacent segment.3. The input device of claim 2 , wherein relative movement comprises rotation of one or more segment claim 2 , which rotation of a segment changes an orientation of segments coupled to said segment;wherein said plurality of locking mechanisms comprises at least one rotation lock to prevent rotation of a segment with respect to adjacent segments.4. The input device of claim 3 , wherein said plurality of locking mechanisms comprises at least one single lock which prevents both rotation of a segment and flexion of said segment with respect to an adjacent segment.5. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein said processor claim 1 , upon a safety alert claim 1 , is configured to send a control signal instructing locking of one or more of said locking mechanisms.6. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD AND DEVICES FOR HYSTERECTOMY

A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: at least one mechanical limb comprising: a support segment; a first flexible section extending from the support segment and terminating in a coupling section; and a second flexible section extending from the coupling section and terminating in a tool or an connector for a tool; wherein one or more of the flexible sections is bendable by at least 120°; wherein a long axis length of the first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the first flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis; wherein a long axis length of the second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the second flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis. 1. A method of performing a gynecological treatment comprising: a first flexible portion coupled to a portion extending outside said body;', 'a second flexible portion coupled to said flexible portion and terminating in a tool or a connector for said tool coupled thereto;, 'inserting a mechanical limb into a body through an incision in the vagina, where said limb comprises at least two flexible portions said limb comprisingbending said jointed mechanical limb within the body at two or more of said flexible sections to contact a female reproductive organ or part thereof, with said tool, such that a sum of angles between adjacent effective segment long axes, in at least one three dimensional plane, is at least 120°.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said bending of at least one said mechanical limb is to contact said female reproductive organ or part thereof from an access direction where said access direction is different by at least 90° from a direction of limb entry into the body.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising claim 1 , treating said female reproductive organ or part thereof with said mechanical limb.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said treating comprises removing one or more female reproductive organ or ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SKIN CONDITIONS

The present invention provides a composition comprising: a. a water-based polymer emulsion from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of the composition; and b. Dead Sea salt from 5 wt % to 80 wt % of the composition. 1. A composition comprising:a. a water-based polymer emulsion from 10 wt % to 90 wt % of the composition; andb. Dead Sea salt from 5 wt % to 80 wt % of the composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a wetting and dispersing additive up to 20 wt % of the composition.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the wetting and dispersing additive is the wetting and dispersing additive sold under the tradename DISPERBYK®.4. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a smectite clay up to 30 wt % of the composition.5. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the smectite clay is the smectite clay sold under the tradename BENTONE® EW.6. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a rheology modifier up to 30 wt % of the composition.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the rheology modifier is the rheology modifier sold under the tradename TEGO® Rheo8600.8. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a defoamer up to 8 wt % of the composition.9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the defoamer is the defoamer sold under the tradename TEGO® Foamex825.10. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising water up to 90 wt % of the composition.11. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of: a humectant claim 1 , an alcohol claim 1 , an adhesion promoter claim 1 , a lubricant claim 1 , a softening agent claim 1 , a fragrance claim 1 , and a therapeutic agent.12. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the pigment is up to 20 wt % of the composition.13. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the fragrance is up to 5 wt % of the composition.14. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the therapeutic agent is an anti-bacterial agent.15. The composition of claim 14 , wherein the ...

ELEVATOR FOR SHABAT OBSERVERS

A system and method, the system including a transportation device configured to operate under at least a first condition and a second condition, wherein the transportation device is configured to operate without a human induced change in an electrical current during the second condition, a disengageable motor configured to operate the transportation device under the first condition and coupled to the transportation device, a disengageable energy storage device configured to operate the transportation device under the second condition and coupled to the transportation device, wherein the disengageable energy storage device may be automatically recharged by a charging device when the energy storage device is disengaged and, a mechanical processing unit for mechanically controlling the motion of the transportation device. 1. A system comprising:a transportation device configured to operate under at least a first condition and a second condition, wherein the transportation device is configured to operate without a human induced change in an electrical current during the second condition;a disengageable motor configured to operate the transportation device under the first condition and coupled to the transportation device;a disengageable energy storage device configured to power the operation of the transportation device under the second condition and coupled to the transportation device, wherein the disengageable energy storage device may be automatically recharged by a charging device when the energy storage device is disengaged; and,a mechanical processing unit for mechanically controlling the operation of the transportation device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the energy storage device is a flywheel.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a continuous variable transmission for controlling a speed of the transportation device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the energy storage device comprises a liftable weight.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

DEVICE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING MECHANICAL ARMS

A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: at least one mechanical limb comprising: a support segment; a first flexible section extending from the support segment and terminating in a coupling section; and a second flexible section extending from the coupling section and terminating in a tool or a connector for a tool; wherein a long axis of one or more of the flexible sections is bendable in a single bending plane; wherein a long axis length of the first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the first flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis; wherein a long axis length of the second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the second flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis. 1. A medical surgical device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: a support segment;', 'a first independently bendable flexible section extending from said support segment; and', 'a second flexible section, independently bendable of said first flexible section, coupled to said first flexible section and terminating in a tool or a connector for a tool;, 'at least one mechanical limb comprisingwherein a long axis of one or more of said flexible sections is bendable in a single bending plane;wherein said limb includes an effective first segment and an effective second segment, where each effective segment is delineated, at least in part, by portions of the limb;wherein said first effective segment is a straight line connecting a long axis center point of said first flexible portion to a long axis midpoint of said second flexible portion;wherein said second effective segment is a straight line connecting a long axis midpoint of said second flexible portion to a distal end of said second flexible portion;wherein a length of said first segment is about 10-30% longer than a length of said second segment.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a long axis of said first flexible section is ...

CONTROL OF DEVICE INCLUDING MECHANICAL ARMS

A method of jointed device movement inside a body comprising: measuring movement of at least one input object portion; mapping the measured input object portion movement to a jointed device portion movement; and moving the device portion according to mapped measured movements. 1. A surgical system comprising: [ a support portion;', 'an separably bendable first flexible portion coupled to said support portion;', 'a second flexible portion, separably bendable of said first flexible portion, coupled to said first flexible portion; and', 'at least one actuator configured to bend said first and said second flexible portions,, 'at least one surgical device articulated limb, which limb comprises, a support segment;', 'a first segment coupled to said support segment by a first joint;', 'a second segment coupled to said first segment by a second joint; and', 'at least one sensor configured to measure a first input device angle between said first segment and said support segment and measures a second input device angle between said first segment and said second segment; and, 'an input device, comprising at least one input device articulated limb, which input device limb comprises, receive a signal from said at least one sensor;', bend said first flexible portion, based on said first input device angle; and', 'bend said second flexible portion, based said second input device angle., 'send at least one control signal instructing said at least one actuator to], 'a controller configured to], 'a surgical device sized and shaped for insertion into a human body comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said control signal instructs said actuator:to bend said first flexible portion such that an surgical device first angle measured between a surgical device effective first segment and a surgical device support segment corresponds to said first input device angle; andto bend said second flexible portion such that an surgical device second angle measured between said surgical device ...

OPTICAL PHASED ARRAY DYNAMIC BEAM SHAPING WITH NOISE CORRECTION

A laser system including a seed laser, a laser beam splitting and combining subsystem receiving an output from the seed laser and providing a combined laser output having noise and a noise cancellation subsystem operative to provide a noise cancellation phase correction output based on taking into consideration the noise at intermittent times, the laser beam splitting and combining subsystem varying a phase of the combined laser output during time interstices between the intermittent times. 1. A laser system comprising:a seed laser;a laser beam splitting and combining subsystem receiving an output from said seed laser and providing a combined laser output having noise; anda noise cancellation subsystem operative to provide a noise cancellation phase correction output based on taking into consideration said noise at intermittent times,said laser beam splitting and combining subsystem varying a phase of said combined laser output during time interstices between said intermittent times.24-. (canceled)5. A laser system according to and wherein said laser beam splitting and combining subsystem varies a phase of said combined laser output to provide spatial modulation of said combined laser output.6. A laser system according to claim 5 , wherein said spatial modulation of said combined laser output is provided in combination with mechanical spatial modulation of said combined laser output claim 5 , said spatial modulation in combination with said mechanical spatial modulation being faster than said mechanical spatial modulation in the absence of said spatial modulation.716-. (canceled)17. A laser cutting system comprising a laser system according to .18. A laser additive manufacturing system comprising a laser system according to .19. A laser welding system comprising a laser system according to .20. A free-space optical communication system comprising at least one laser system according to .21. A method for performing noise correction on a phase varied laser output ...

Method and Devices for Hysterectomy

A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: at least one mechanical limb comprising: a support segment; a first flexible section extending from the support segment and terminating in a coupling section; and a second flexible section extending from the coupling section and terminating in a tool or an connector for a tool; wherein one or more of the flexible sections is bendable by at least 120°; wherein a long axis length of the first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the first flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis; wherein a long axis length of the second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the second flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis. 159-. (canceled)60. A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: a support segment;', wherein the first flexible section is bendable by at least 120°; and', 'wherein a length of the first flexible section measured along a long axis of the first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the first flexible section perpendicular to the long axis of the first flexible section;, 'a first flexible section extending from the support segment and terminating in a first coupling section;'}, wherein the second flexible section is bendable by at least 120°; and', 'wherein a length of the second flexible section measured along a long axis of the second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the second flexible section perpendicular to the long axis of the second flexible section;', includes a plurality of coupled links where pivoting of the flexible section links bends the flexible section in a bending plane thereof; and', 'is rotatable, about a long axis of the at least one flexible section, independently of the other flexible section; and, 'wherein at least one of the flexible sections], 'a second flexible section extending from the first coupling segment and terminating in a second ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RELEASING CHLORINE DIOXIDE

The present invention provides for a composition, including: a sufficient first amount of a first active agent dispersion; where the first active agent dispersion has a pKa of 0.1-2.0, where the first active agent dispersion is selected from the group consisting of: an acid cation exchange resin, an acidic zeolite, an acidic clay, an organic acid, an inorganic acid, and any combination thereof, and where the first active agent dispersion includes a plurality of particles; where the plurality of particles has a median diameter of between 0.5-1000 micrometers; and a sufficient second amount of at least one chlorite salt dispersion; where, when the composition is contacted with an aqueous liquid, the sufficient first amount of the first active agent dispersion and the sufficient second amount of the at least one chlorite salt dispersion results in a generation of chlorine dioxide radicals. 2. The composition of claim 1 ,wherein the at least one chlorite salt dispersion is selected from the group consisting of: sodium chlorite, potassium chlorite, barium chlorite, calcium chlorite, magnesium chlorite, and any combination thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 ,wherein the sufficient first amount of the first active agent dispersion is in a first layer, andwherein the sufficient second amount of the at least one chlorite salt dispersion is in a second layer.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active agent dispersion and the at least one chlorite salt dispersion are configured in the composition to define a plurality of cavities.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein each cavity of the plurality of cavities measures between 0.5-50 micrometers in length.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the first active agent dispersion has a pKa of 0.1-1.5.7. The composition of claim 1 ,wherein the composition is configured to allow for a water uptake measurement ranging from 10-90% over 1 hour.8. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising: 'wherein the substrate ...

COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER

A cell-free particle is provided. The cell-free particle comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a toxin and a nucleic acid sequence encoding an anti-toxin and wherein the particle comprises a targeting moiety for delivery of the particle into a cancer cell. 1. A cell-free particle comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a toxin and a nucleic acid sequence encoding an anti-toxin and wherein said particle comprises a targeting moiety for delivery of the particle into a cancer cell.2. The cell-free particle of claim 1 , comprising a nucleic acid construct system comprising:(i) a first nucleic acid construct encoding said toxin operatively linked to a first promoter and at least one cancer-associated signaling responsive enhancer element;(ii) a second nucleic acid construct encoding said anti-toxin operatively linked to a second promoter, said second promoter being stronger than said first promoter.3. The cell-free particle of claim 1 , comprising a nucleic acid construct system comprising:(i) a first nucleic acid construct encoding a toxin operatively linked to a first promoter and at least one cancer-associated signaling responsive enhancer element; and(ii) a second nucleic acid construct encoding an anti-toxin operatively linked to a second promoter;wherein said first nucleic acid construct is provided at a higher concentration than said second nucleic acid construct.4. The cell-free particle of claim 3 , wherein said first promoter and said second promoter are identical promoters.5. The cell-free particle of claim 1 , wherein said toxin and said anti-toxin are selected from the group consisting of MazF/MazE claim 1 , kid/kis claim 1 , CcdB/CcdA claim 1 , ChpBK/ChpBI claim 1 , RelE/RelB claim 1 , ParE/ParD claim 1 , HipA/HipB claim 1 , PhD/Doc claim 1 , Hok/Sok claim 1 , YafM/YoeB claim 1 , YafN/YafO claim 1 , YgjM/YgjN claim 1 , YgiT/YgiU claim 1 , DinJ/YafQ claim 1 , VapB/VapC claim 1 , HipB/HipA claim 1 , and HicB/HicA.6. The cell-free particle of claim 1 ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER

Provided are nucleic acid constructs and systems which comprise (i) a first nucleic acid construct encoding a toxin operatively linked to a first promoter and at least one cancer-associated signaling responsive enhancer element; and (ii) a second nucleic acid construct encoding an anti-toxin operatively linked to a second promoter, the second promoter being stronger than the first promoter. 1. A nucleic acid construct comprising:(i) a first nucleic acid sequence encoding a toxin operatively linked to a first promoter and at least one cancer-associated proliferative signaling responsive enhancer element;(ii) a second nucleic acid sequence encoding an anti-toxin operatively linked to a second promoter, said second promoter being stronger than said first promoter.2. A nucleic acid construct system comprising:(i) a first nucleic acid construct encoding a toxin operatively linked to a first promoter and at least one cancer-associated signaling responsive enhancer element;(ii) a second nucleic acid construct encoding an anti-toxin operatively linked to a second promoter, said second promoter being stronger than said first promoter.3. A nucleic acid construct system comprising:(i) a first nucleic acid construct encoding a toxin operatively linked to a first promoter and at least one cancer-associated signaling responsive enhancer element;(ii) a second nucleic acid construct encoding an anti-toxin operatively linked to a second promoter;wherein said first nucleic acid construct is provided at a higher concentration than said second nucleic acid construct.4. The nucleic acid construct of claim 1 , wherein said second promoter comprises CMV and said first promoter comprises SV40.5. The nucleic acid construct of claim 1 , wherein said nucleic acid construct is adeno-virus based.6. The nucleic acid construct of claim 1 , wherein said nucleic acid construct is Lenti-virus based.7. The nucleic acid construct of claim 1 , wherein said cancer-associated signaling responsive ...

Creation of electron density datasets from spectral ct datasets

A method for converting spectral CT datasets into electron density datasets with applications in the fields of medical image formation or radiation treatment planning. The method comprises a preparation method that fits free parameters of a generalized electron density prediction model based on obtained electron density values such as data on tissue substitutes, and a conversion method using the fitted parameter prediction model and spectrally decomposed CT data as first and second inputs, respectively. The method is particularly useful in dual-energy CT and more specifically in dual layer detector CT systems.

CONTROL OF DEVICE INCLUDING MECHANICAL ARMS

A method of initializing the layout of one or more robotic arms controllable by an input object, comprising: entering a paused mode, in which control of movement of the robotic arms by the input object is paused; measuring an input object initialization layout, defined by the layout of at least one segment of the input object; actuating at least a portion of the robotic arms to match the input object initialization layout; and entering a controlled mode, in which movements of the input object control the robotic arms. 1. A method of providing feedback during surgery to a user controlling , via an input device , movement of a surgical device limb , the surgical device limb comprising at least two spaced apart joints , said method comprising:identifying one or more disallowed anatomical regions in the patient's body in which movement of said surgical device limb should be restricted or avoided; said identifying based on calculation of a position and not on contact with tissue;upon said user attempting movement of at least one of said joints of said surgical device limb to said one or more disallowed anatomical regions, providing feedback to said user via said input device, said feedback including at least one of force feedback, visual feedback, audible feedback.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said identifying comprises collecting images by an imager inserted into the patient's body.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said identifying comprises producing an anatomical map according to CT and/or MRI scans of the patient.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said input device comprises avatar input arms and wherein said feedback is in the form of force resistance in response to the user's manipulation of said avatar input arms.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein said avatar input arm is shaped to reflect a shape of said surgical device limb.6. The method according to claim 1 , comprising moving said surgical device limb within the ...

LACTIC ACID-UTILIZING BACTERIA GENETICALLY MODIFIED TO SECRETE POLYSACCHARIDE-DEGRADING ENZYMES

Lactic acid (LA)-utilizing bacteria are provided, genetically modified to express and optionally secrete polysaccharide-degrading enzymes, such as cellulases, hemicellulases and amylases, and uses thereof. The polysaccharide-degrading enzymes are advantageous for processing organic waste so that the organic waste can be used as a substrate in industrial fermentation processes, particularly industrial production of discrete lactic acid enantiomer(s). Vectors and constructs useful for genetically modifying the LA-utilizing bacteria are also provided. 145.-. (canceled)46. A lactic acid (LA)-utilizing bacterium genetically modified to produce one or more exogenous polysaccharide-degrading enzyme , wherein the one or more exogenous polysaccharide-degrading enzyme comprises a cellulase , a hemicellulase , an amylase or combinations thereof.47ClostridiumPaenibacillusThermobifida fusca, BacillusGeobacillusChromohalobacterRhodothermus marinus.. The LA-utilizing bacterium of claim 46 , wherein the polysaccharide-degrading enzyme is from a thermophilic bacterium selected from the group consisting of sp. claim 46 , sp. claim 46 , sp. claim 46 , sp. claim 46 , sp. and48KlebsiellaCohnellaStreptomycesAcetivibrio cellulolyticus, Ruminococcus albus; BacillusLactobacillus fermentum.. The LA-utilizing bacterium of claim 46 , wherein the polysaccharide-degrading enzyme is from a mesophilic bacterium is selected from the group consisting of sp. claim 46 , sp. claim 46 , sp claim 46 , sp. and49Trichoderma reesei, Humicola insolens, Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus oryzae, Penicillium fellutanumThermomyces lanuginosu.. The LA-utilizing bacterium of claim 46 , wherein the polysaccharide-degrading enzyme is from a fungus selected from the group consisting of and50PropionibacteriumMegasphaeraSelenomonasVeillonella. The LA-utilizing bacterium of claim 46 , wherein the LA-utilizing bacterium is selected from the group consisting of species claim 46 , species claim 46 , species and species. ...

METHOD AND DEVICES FOR HYSTERECTOMY

A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body includes at least one mechanical limb including a support segment, a first flexible section extending from the support segment and terminating in a coupling section, and a second flexible section extending from the coupling section and terminating in a tool or an connector for a tool. One or more of the flexible sections is bendable by at least 120°. A long axis length of the first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the first flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis. A long axis length of the second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the second flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis. 1. (canceled)2. A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body , comprising: [ a support segment;', 'a first coupling segment; and', wherein the first flexible section includes:', 'a first set of links,', 'wherein the first set of links includes an articulated configuration of pivoting links configured to allow the first flexible section to bend along a first bending plane by at least 120°,, 'a first flexible section,'}, 'wherein the first flexible section is configured to be rotatable about a long axis of the support segment;, 'a first limb member comprising, a second coupling segment; and', wherein the second flexible section includes:', 'a second set of links,', 'wherein the second set of links includes another articulated configuration of pivoting links configured to allow the second flexible section to bend along a second bending plane by at least 120°,, 'a second flexible section,'}, 'wherein the second flexible section is configured to be rotatable about a long axis of the first coupling segment;', 'wherein the second limb member extends from the first coupling segment and terminates at the second coupling segment;', 'wherein the first flexible section is configured to bend and rotate independently from bending and rotation of the second ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANONYMIZING NAVIGATION INFORMATION

Systems and methods are provided for anonymizing navigation data and generating an autonomous vehicle road navigation model with the anonymized data. A navigation system may receive data relating to a road section from a vehicle. The system may determine one or more motion representations associated with the vehicle and one or more road characteristics associated with the road section. The system may assemble navigation information relative to a first portion and relative to a second portion of the road section. The first and second portions may be spatially separated by a third portion. The system may transmit the navigation information relating to the first and second portions and forego transmitting information relating to the third portion. A server may receive the transmitted navigation information and assemble an autonomous vehicle road navigation model. The server may transmit the navigation model to one or more vehicles for use in autonomous navigation. 122.-. (canceled)23. A server-based system for processing vehicle navigation information for use in autonomous vehicle navigation , the system comprising: receive navigation information from a plurality of vehicles, wherein the navigation information from the plurality of vehicles is associated with a common road section;', 'store the navigation information associated with the common road section;', 'generate at least a portion of an autonomous vehicle road navigation model for the common road section based on the navigation information from the plurality of vehicles; and', 'distribute the autonomous vehicle road navigation model to one or more autonomous vehicles for use in autonomously navigating the one or more autonomous vehicles along the common road section;', first road segment information relative to a first portion of the common road section, wherein the first road segment information includes a determined at least one motion representation for a host vehicle and a determined at least one road ...

COMBINATION OF MARKERS FOR DIAGNOSING CANCER

A method of diagnosing a cancer or a pre-malignant lesion is disclosed. The method comprising determining a level of expression of CD24 on leukocytes comprised in a biological sample of a subject, wherein a level of CD24 on small leukocytes and not on large leukocytes above a predetermined threshold is indicative of the cancer or the pre-malignant lesion. A method of monitoring efficacy of cancer therapy and a kit for diagnosing a cancer or a pre-malignant lesion are also disclosed. 1. (canceled)2. A method treating a cancer or a pre-malignant lesion in a subject in need thereof , the method comprising:(a) diagnosing a cancer or a pre-malignant lesion in the subject by determining a level of expression of CD24 on leukocytes comprised in a biological sample of the subject, wherein a level of CD24 on small leukocytes and not on large leukocytes above a predetermined threshold is indicative of said cancer or said pre-malignant lesion; and(b) administering a therapeutic agent for the treatment of the cancer or the pre-malignant lesion to the diagnosed subject,thereby treating cancer or a pre-malignant lesion in the subject in need thereof.3. A method of monitoring efficacy of cancer therapy , the method comprising determining a level of expression of CD24 on leukocytes comprised in a biological sample of a subject having been treated with a cancer therapy , wherein a decrease in a level of CD24 on small leukocytes and not on large leukocytes from a predetermined threshold following the cancer therapy is indicative of reduction of said cancer , thereby monitoring efficacy of the cancer therapy.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining a level of expression of CD11b on said leukocytes.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein said small leukocytes have a CD24CD11bsignature.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein said small leukocytes are selected from the group consisting of T lymphocytes claim 2 , B lymphocytes and monocytes.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein said ...

SYNTHETIC DATA GENERATION METHOD

A method for generating synthetic data records which include datasets that capture state-based transitions, according to which a state transition family is randomly selecting, according to the distribution of samples between the different clusters of users and the context variables are randomly sampled according to their distribution within the chosen cluster. The relevant Markov Chains models are selected according to the sampled context and the initial state of the sequence is randomly selected according to the distribution of states. A random walk process is initialized on the graph models and the random walk is performed process on each context separately, assuming context independency. The cause condition of the current transition is sampled for each state transition, based on the distributions on the selected edge. 1. A method for generating synthetic data records , related to states of users of a telecommunication network , which include datasets that capture state-based transitions , comprising the steps of:a) randomly selecting state transition family, according to the distribution of samples between the different clusters of users;b) randomly sampling the context variables according to their distribution within the chosen cluster;c) selecting the relevant Markov Chains models according to the sampled context;d) randomly selecting the initial state of the sequence according to the distribution of states;e) initializing a random walk process on the graph models and performing said random walk process on each context separately, assuming context independency; andf) for each state transition, sampling the cause condition of the current transition, based on the distributions on the selected edge.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the datasets are modeled original data sources claim 1 , including one or more of the following:a) modeling the trajectory sequences of individuals;b) modeling a song playlist; andc) modeling the sequence of the operations ...

SYSTEM FOR GENERATING FABRICATED PATTERN DATA RECORDS

A system for generating fabricated pattern data records (XDRs) based on data from accessible data sources, which comprises an XDR core module containing one or more modeling and pattern creation modules for modeling original data received from the data sources; one or more synthetic data generation modules for generating fabricated data, based on the patterns created by the modeling and pattern creation modules; a data splitting module for splitting the data into training and testing sets according to a predetermined policy; an XDR storage database for storing created patterns and fabricated data; a configuration manager for controlling the operation of the modeling and pattern creation modules and of the synthetic data generation modules; a plurality of XDR agents being software components for communicating with the data sources and accessing relevant data, using a unique API of each data source. Each of the XDR agents is capable of identifying the data-structures of its corresponding data source; transforming the data structures into a unified input structure being used by the XDR core module; a data-store communication module for mediating between the XDR agents and the XDR core modules by using data transformation. 1. A system for generating fabricated pattern data records (XDRs) based on data from accessible data sources , comprising: one or more modeling and pattern creation modules for modeling original data received from said data sources;', 'one or more synthetic data generation modules for generating fabricated data, based on the patterns created by said modeling and pattern creation modules;', 'a data splitting module for splitting the data into training and testing sets according to a predetermined policy;', 'an XDR storage database for storing created patterns and fabricated data;', 'a configuration manager for controlling the operation of said modeling and pattern creation modules and of said synthetic data generation modules;, 'a) an XDR core module ...

TWO-WAY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ENABLED INTRUSION DETECTOR ASSEMBLIES

A wireless door intrusion detection assembly including a magnet component installed on a door, and a fixed magnetic contact wireless transceiver component installed on a door frame corresponding to the door, opposite the magnet component, the fixed magnetic contact wireless transceiver component including a two-way transceiver element operable for two-way wireless communication between the fixed magnetic contact wireless transceiver component and an intrusion alarm system, an antenna facilitating the two-way wireless communication between the fixed magnetic contact wireless transceiver component and the intrusion alarm system, and an antenna ground reference plane, opposite the antenna. 154-. (canceled)55. A fixed magnetic contact wireless transceiver comprising:a two-way transceiver element adapted to be operable for two-way wireless communication between a fixed magnetic contact wireless transceiver component and an intrusion alarm system;an antenna facilitating said two-way wireless communication between said fixed magnetic contact wireless transceiver component and said intrusion alarm system; andan antenna ground reference plane, opposite said antenna; wherein said antenna comprises:a flat antenna elongate portion;first and second downward folded antenna end portions extending downwardly from corresponding first and second ends of said flat antenna elongate portion;a folded antenna side portion extending outwardly from a side edge of said flat antenna elongate portion; andan extended folded antenna side portion extending outwardly from said side edge of said flat antenna elongate portion.56. A fixed magnetic contact wireless transceiver according to and wherein said antenna ground reference plane comprises:a flat ground reference plane elongate portion;first and second downward folded ground reference plane end portions extending downwardly from corresponding first and second ends of said flat ground reference plane elongate portion; andan elongate folded ...

SINGLE-ELEMENT DOOR\WINDOW OPENING DETECTOR

An article proximity indicator including at least one antenna having at least first and second ranges of impedance, the second range of impedance being at least partially different from the first range of impedance, the at least one antenna having a first impedance within the first range of impedance when in proximity to an article having a given dielectric constant and having a second impedance within the second range of impedance and not within the first range of impedance when not in proximity to the article having the given dielectric constant, and a proximity indication generator operable, in response to receiving an indication that the impedance of the at least one antenna has changed from being within the first range of impedance to being within the second range of impedance, for generating an indication indicating that the at least one antenna is not in proximity to the article. 1. An article proximity indicator comprising:at least one antenna having at least a first range of impedance and a second range of impedance, said second range of impedance being at least partially different from said first range of impedance, said at least one antenna having a first impedance within said first range of impedance when in proximity to an article having a given dielectric constant and having a second impedance within said second range of impedance and not within said first range of impedance when not in proximity to said article having said given dielectric constant; anda proximity indication generator operable, in response to receiving an indication that said impedance of said at least one antenna has changed from being within said first range of impedance to being within said second range of impedance and not within said first range of impedance, for generating an indication indicating that said at least one antenna is not in proximity to said article.2. An article proximity indicator according to and also comprising a high frequency oscillator operable for ...

Foreign object debris barrier for runways

A collapsible runway side barrier for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway and taxiway is disclosed. The barrier may have an aerodynamic profile, one side of the barrier profile may be convex and the other side of the barrier profile may be concave. The side barrier may further have ground attachment elements and may be constructed to collapse if the landing wheels of an aircraft impact the barrier. 1. A method for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway of an airport , comprising:providing a barrier constructed to crush under pressure of an aircraft landing wheel;installing the barrier, including attaching the barrier to the ground, at a side of the runway; andallowing airplanes to take off and land while the barrier is installed at the side of the runway.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the barrier comprises providing a barrier having a concave outer side and a convex outer side claim 1 , and wherein installing the barrier comprises installing such that the convex outer side of the barrier faces the runway.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising installing a second barrier on a second side of the runway claim 1 , wherein the second barrier has a concave outer side and a convex outer side claim 1 , and is constructed to crush under pressure of an aircraft landing wheel claim 1 , and wherein allowing airplanes to take off and land comprises allowing the airplanes to take off and land with barriers on both sides of the runway.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the barrier comprises providing a plurality of barrier portions having a hollow extremity configured to receive an opposite extremity of another of the barrier portions claim 1 , and wherein installing the barrier comprises connecting the barrier portions to each other and attaching them to the ground.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the barrier comprises providing a barrier constructed to crush under pressure of an aircraft ...

FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS BARRIER FOR RUNWAYS

A collapsible runway side barrier for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway and taxiway is disclosed. The barrier may have an aerodynamic profile, one side of the barrier profile may be convex and the other side of the barrier profile may be concave. The side barrier may further have ground attachment elements and may be constructed to collapse if the landing wheels of an aircraft impact the barrier. 1. A collapsible runway side barrier for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway or taxiway , wherein side barrier has an aerodynamic profile; wherein one side of the barrier is convex while another side is concave; wherein the barrier is made of a rigid material and constructed to crush under pressure of an aircraft landing wheel.2. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one row of ground attachment items.3. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rigid material is selected from a group comprising metal and recycled rubber.4. The barrier as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the metal is sheet metal.5. The barrier as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the metal is perforated metal.6. The barrier as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the metal is selected from a group comprising steel and aluminum.5. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an actuator for varying the height of the barrier.6. The barrier as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the actuator comprises one of: a screw and nut arrangement and a strut with a telescopic arm.7. The barrier as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the actuator is remotely controllable from a control tower.8. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the barrier profile comprises at least one opening defined by a concave side of the barrier adapted to retain said foreign object debris.9. The barrier as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising drainage channels disposed between the ground attachment items.10. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising support ...

METHODS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING WOUND HEALING USING CD24

Provided are methods of improving wound healing in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of CD24. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions which comprise CD24 being in a formulation with a surfactant and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 1. A method of improving wound healing in a subject in need thereof , the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of CD24 , thereby improving wound healing in the subject.2. A method of improving wound healing in a subject in need thereof , the method comprising topically administering to a wounded area of the subject a therapeutically effective amount of CD24 , thereby improving the wound healing in the subject.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said CD24 is injected to the subject.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said CD24 is applied directly on a wounded area of the subject.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said CD24 is applied by dropping a pharmaceutical composition comprising said CD24 on said wounded area of the subject.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said CD24 is comprised in a medical dressing.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said CD24 is soaked or impregnated in said medical dressing.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said administering said CD24 is by in vivo gene therapy.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said CD24 is comprised in a pharmaceutical composition.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein said CD24 is formulated with a surfactant in said pharmaceutical composition.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein said surfactant is an ionic surfactant.12. The method of claim 10 , wherein said surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant.13. A pharmaceutical composition suitable for topical administration claim 10 , comprising CD24 being in a formulation with a surfactant and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.14. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 13 , wherein said surfactant is an ionic surfactant.15. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 13 ...

METHOD AND DEVICES FOR HYSTERECTOMY

A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: at least one mechanical limb comprising: a support segment; a first flexible section extending from the support segment and terminating in a coupling section; and a second flexible section extending from the coupling section and terminating in a tool or an connector for a tool; wherein one or more of the flexible sections is bendable by at least 120°; wherein a long axis length of the first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the first flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis; wherein a long axis length of the second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the second flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis. 1. A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: a support segment;', 'a first flexible section extending from said support segment and terminating in a coupling section; and', 'a second flexible section extending from said coupling section and terminating in a tool or a connector for a tool;, 'at least one mechanical limb comprisingwherein one or more of said flexible sections is bendable by at least 120°;wherein a long axis length of said first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of said first flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis;wherein a long axis length of said second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of said second flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein one or more of said flexible sections is bendable by at least 180°.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said flexible sections are bendable to a combined total angle of at least 180°.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein each said flexible section is bendable by at least 120°.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein one or more of said flexible sections bendable in a single bending plane.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of said ...

INOTROPIC COMPOUNDS

The present invention provides the use of a compound which activates at least one of the sodium channels: NAV 1.1, NAV 1.3, NAV 1.6 or a combination of two or more of such sodium channels, in the preparation of a medicament for increasing cardiac output. Moreover, the aim of the invention, is utilizing this compound for increasing cardiac output without affecting cardiac rhythm or without inducing cardiac rhythm disturbance. 129-. (canceled)30. A method for increasing cardiac output in a subject in need thereof , comprising the step of administering to said subject a composition comprising a compound which activates at least one of the sodium channels: NAV 1.1 , NAV 1.3 , NAV 1.6 or a combination of two or more of such sodium channels , thereby increasing cardiac output in a subject in need thereof.31. The method of claim 30 , wherein said compound does not activate the sodium channel NAV 1.5; or said compound activates sodium channel NAV 1.5 to a lesser extent compared to said compound activation of said sodium channel NAV 1.1 claim 30 , said sodium channel NAV 1.3 claim 30 , and said sodium channel NAV 1.6.32. The method of claim 30 , wherein said compound is a protein or a small molecule.33. The method of claim 30 , wherein said compound comprises a protein selected from the group comprising: a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 claim 30 , a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 claim 30 , a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 claim 30 , a beta-scorpion toxin claim 30 , or any combination thereof.34. The method of claim 30 , wherein said compound consists the amino acid sequence of: SEQ ID NO: 1 claim 30 , SEQ ID NO: 2 claim 30 , or SEQ ID NO: 3.35. The method of claim 30 , wherein said increasing cardiac output is increasing the: amplitude of a cardiomyocyte contraction claim 30 , force or energy of cardiac contraction claim 30 , left ventricular pressure claim 30 , or any combination thereof.36 ...

LOW SUGAR FOOD PRODUCTS WITH HIGH FIBER CONTENT

The present invention provides processes for producing food products, particularly juice beverages, with reduced sugar content enriched with dietary fibers and the food products produced. The processed food products are low in calories while preserving the palatable test of the starting material, and contain beneficial amount of dietary fibers. The processed food product further contains sorbitol and gluconic acid. 1. A process for preparing a low sugar , high fiber food product comprising the step of contacting a starting food product containing sugar or a composition comprising same with at least one type of microbial cells , wherein the microbial cells are active in reducing the sugar content of the starting food product and in converting mono- or disaccharides to at least one oligosaccharide and/or polysaccharide , thereby obtaining a processed food product with reduced sugar content and elevated content of at least one oligosaccharide and/or polysaccharide compared to the starting food product.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the microbial cells are selected from the group consisting of dead cell claim 1 , living cells and a combination thereof.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the microbial cells are dead microbial cells.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the dead microbial cells are immobilized.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the microbial cells are selected from the group consisting of yeast cells claim 1 , bacterial cells claim 1 , fungi cells and any combination thereof.6Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous, Kluyveromyces lactis, Ogataea polymorpha, Metschnikowia fructicola, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The process of claim 5 , wherein the microbial cells are of yeast selected from the group consisting of claim 5 , yeast isolated from olives and any combination thereof.7Zymomonas mobilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Paenibacillus polymyxa, Acetobacter xylinum, Sarcina ventriculi, Gluconobacter xylinus, PseudomonasMicrobacterium laevaniformans, Bacillus ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUDIO-VISUAL MULTI-SPEAKER SPEECH SEPARATION WITH LOCATION-BASED SELECTION

A system and method for audio-visual multi-speaker speech separation, including: receiving audio signals captured by at least one microphone; receiving video signals captured by at least one camera; and applying audio-visual separation on the received audio signals and video signals to provide isolation of sounds from individual sources, wherein the audio-visual separation is based, in part, on angle positions of at least one speaker relative to the at least one camera. 1. A method for audio-visual multi-speaker speech separation , comprising:receiving audio signals captured by at least one microphone;receiving video signals captured by at least one camera; andapplying audio-visual separation on the received audio signals and video signals to provide isolation of sounds from individual sources, wherein the audio-visual separation is based, in part, on angle positions of at least one speaker relative to the at least one camera.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one microphone includes an array of microphones claim 1 , and wherein the array of microphones is directed to a specific position in the space based on the angle positions.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:generating a beamformer control signal to control the aiming direction of the array of microphones in the space based on a facial recognition.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, based on gesture recognition, the intention of a speaker to talk.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:separating the audio signals into multiple distinct voice and noise channels by their contents.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:applying speech recognition on each separated audio channel.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:applying natural language processing on recognized speech to extract user intention.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising:personalizing voice commands based on the separated voice channels.9. The method of claim 1 , further ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED BLENDING OF AGENTS IN CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS

The present disclosure provides improved systems and methods for the blending of active agents into process fluids. 1. A continuous system , comprising:a mixing tank,the mixing tank being configured to receive a carrier from an input source of a carrier and being configured to receive a chemical agent from at least one input source of a chemical agent;a sensor in fluid communication with a recirculation line capable of fluid communication with the mixing tank, the recirculation line configured to receive process fluid from the mixing tank, and the sensor being configured to measure a level of the chemical agent in the recirculation line.the system being configured to give rise to a process fluid in the recirculation line that comprises the carrier and the chemical agent, the process fluid being characterized as being substantially homogeneous;the system being configured to release to a use location downstream from the mixing tank (a) process fluid from at least the mixing tank, (b) process fluid from at least the recirculation line, or (c) process fluid from at least both the mixing tank and recirculation line; andoptionally a mixer disposed in fluid communication with the mixing tank.2. The continuous system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is in communication with a mixing tank controller configured to modulate a flow to the mixing tank from the input source of the carrier claim 1 , from the input source of the chemical agent claim 1 , or any combination thereof.3. The continuous system of claim 2 , wherein the mixing tank controller is configured to maintain a concentration range of the chemical agent in the recirculation line.4. The continuous system of claim 1 , further comprising a pump configured to transport contents of the mixing tank to the recirculation line.5. The continuous system of claim 1 , wherein the mixing tank comprises one or more passages placing a headspace of the mixing tank into fluid communication with the environment exterior to the mixing ...

Device for Monitoring Blood Flow to the Brain

A method of estimating blood flow in a brain, comprising: a) causing currents to flow inside the head by producing electric fields inside the head; b) measuring at least changes in the electric fields and the currents; c) estimating changes in the blood volume of the head, using the measurements of the electric fields and the currents, where the current are produced in children or using electrodes at or near holes in the skull. Optionally, the configuration is selected to focus the flow of current to be inside the brain to a significant degree.

TRANSPORTATION DEVICE FOR SHABBAT OBSERVERS

A system and method, the system including a transportation device configured to operate under at least a first condition and a second condition, wherein the transportation device is configured to operate without a human induced change in an electrical current during the second condition. a disengageable motor configured to operate the transportation device under the first condition and coupled to the transportation device, a disengageable energy storage device configured to operate the transportation device under the second condition and coupled to the transportation device, wherein the disengageable energy storage device may be automatically recharged by a charging device when the energy storage device is disengaged and, a mechanical processing unit for mechanically controlling the motion of the transportation device. 1. A system comprising:a transportation device configured to operate under at least a first condition and a second condition, wherein the transportation device is configured to operate without a human induced change in an electrical current during the second condition;a disengageable motor configured to operate the transportation device under the first condition and coupled to the transportation device;a disengageable energy storage device configured to power the operation of the transportation device under the second condition and coupled to the transportation device, wherein the disengageable energy storage device may be automatically recharged by a charging device when the energy storage device is disengaged; and,a mechanical processing unit for mechanically controlling the operation of the transportation device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the energy storage device is a flywheel.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a mechanical monitoring unit configured to mechanically monitor aspects of the transportation device.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a continuous variable transmission for controlling a speed of the ...

Optimized resource allocation and management in a virtualized computing environment

Machines, systems and methods for allocating resources to in a virtualized computing environment, the method comprising detecting one or more host machines with resources allocated to one or more virtual machines (VMs) that are in an idle state; reducing resource entitlements for at least one of the VMs that is detected to be in the idle state to make more resources available for allocation to VMs that are not in the idle state; and increasing resource entitlements for at least one of the VMs with reduced entitlement, in response to determining that the VM with reduced entitlement is no longer in the idle state. 1. A method for allocating resources to in a virtualized computing environment , the method comprising:detecting one or more host machines with resources allocated to one or more virtual machines (VMs) that are in an idle state;reducing resource entitlements for at least one of the VMs that is detected to be in the idle state to make more resources available for allocation to VMs that are not in the idle state; andincreasing resource entitlements for at least one of the VMs with reduced entitlement, in response to determining that the VM with reduced entitlement is no longer in the idle state.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein an idleness detector detects the idle state of one or more VMs.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the idleness detector triggers a throttling event to reduce the resource entitlements for one or more idle VMs.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a throttling scheduler manages the throttling event to enable admission of additional VMs for the purpose of resource allocation.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein an admission controller manages the admission of new VMs into the virtualized computing environment claim 4 , in response to determining that at least one or more hosts have free resources to allocate to a new VM.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the idleness detector identifies that a VM is no longer in the idle state based on ...

ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE

The present disclosure is directed to antimicrobial compositions comprising a hypochlorite salt, a copper (II) salt, and an optionally acid that is an inorganic acid, an organic acid, or a combination thereof, and optionally a buffering agent, and having a chlorine concentration of between 0.1 ppm and 300 ppm and a copper (II) concentration of between 0.1 ppm and 300 ppm. Methods of making and using these compositions is also described. 1. A composition comprising:a hypochlorite salt;a copper (II) salt; andoptionally an acid that is an inorganic acid, an organic acid, or a combination thereof;wherein the composition has a chlorine concentration of 0.1 to 300 ppm and a copper (II) concentration of 0.1 to 300 ppm.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the chlorine concentration is between 0.1 and 75 ppm claim 1 , between 0.1 and 50 ppm claim 1 , between 0.1 and 25 ppm claim 1 , between 0.1 and 10 ppm claim 1 , about 4 ppm claim 1 , or about 5 ppm.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hypochlorite salt is sodium hypochlorite claim 1 , calcium hypochlorite claim 1 , magnesium hypochlorite claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. (canceled)9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper (II) concentration is between 0.1 and 150 ppm claim 1 , between 0.1 and 125 ppm claim 1 , between 0.1 and 100 ppm claim 1 , between 0.1 and 50 ppm claim 1 , between 0.1 and 25 ppm claim 1 , between 0.1 and 10 ppm claim 1 , or between 0.1 and 5 ppm.10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper (II) salt is copper (II) sulfate.17. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises the acid and the acid is sulfuric acid claim 1 , lactic acid claim 1 , citric acid claim 1 , or a combination thereof.18. The composition of claim 1 , consisting essentially of the hypochlorite salt claim 1 , the copper (II) salt claim 1 , and the acid and ...

System and method for securing application behavior in serverless computing

A method for securing a serverless application including: (a) receiving a list of components which make up the serverless application and one or more intended usage flows of the serverless application; (b) creating and applying a security policy for each component of the serverless application, the security policy denying all access requests except from authorized components, wherein the authorized components are selected based on access requirements dictated by the one or more intended usage flows.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANONYMIZING NAVIGATION INFORMATION

Systems and methods are provided for anonymizing navigation data and generating an autonomous vehicle road navigation model with the anonymized data. A navigation system may receive data relating to a road section from a vehicle. The system may determine one or more motion representations associated with the vehicle and one or more road characteristics associated with the road section. The system may assemble navigation information relative to a first portion and relative to a second portion of the road section. The first and second portions may be spatially separated by a third portion. The system may transmit the navigation information relating to the first and second portions and forego transmitting information relating to the third portion. A server may receive the transmitted navigation information and assemble an autonomous vehicle road navigation model. The server may transmit the navigation model to one or more vehicles for use in autonomous navigation. 1. A navigation system for collecting anonymized drive information relative to a road section traversed by a host vehicle , the navigation system comprising: receive, from one or more sensors, outputs indicative of motion of the host vehicle;', 'determine at least one motion representation for the host vehicle based, at least in part, on the outputs from the one or more sensors;', 'receive, from a camera, at least one image representative of an environment of the host vehicle along the road section;', 'analyze the at least one image to determine at least one road characteristic associated with the road section;', 'assemble first road segment information relative to a first portion of the road section, wherein the first road segment information includes the determined at least one motion representation for the host vehicle and the determined at least one road characteristic relative to the first portion of the road section;', 'assemble second road segment information relative to a second portion of the road ...

VEHICLE MONITOR

A vehicle monitor and a method for monitoring a vehicle. 196-. (canceled)97. A method for generating a reference map of a region , the method comprises: receiving , by a communication interface , from multiple vehicles (a) physical events information about detected physical events that were detected by the multiple vehicles when driving over road segments that belong to the region , and (b) road segment attributes that were calculated by the multiple vehicles , the road segments attribute are related to road segments that belong to the region; wherein physical events information of a vehicle of the multiple vehicles is based on a first set of parameters that is sensed by first vehicle sensors of the vehicle; wherein the first set of parameters comprises vehicle wheel movement parameters and vehicle acceleration parameters; wherein the first vehicle sensors differ from road image sensors; and calculating , by a computerized system , the reference map based on the physical events information about detected physical events that were detected by the multiple vehicles and the road segment attributes that were calculated by the multiple vehicles.98. The method according to wherein the detected physical events are selected from a group consisting of collision claim 97 , slip claim 97 , skid claim 97 , spin claim 97 , latitude spin and longitude spin.99. The method according to wherein the detected physical events comprise collision claim 97 , slip claim 97 , skid claim 97 , spin claim 97 , latitude spin and longitude spin.100. The method according to wherein the first vehicle sensors comprise an accelerometer and multiple wheel movement sensors.101. The method according to wherein the road segment attributes comprise at least one road segment attribute out of (i) a curvature of a group of road segments that comprise the road segment; (ii) a longitudinal slope of the road segment claim 97 , (iii) a lateral slope of the road segment claim 97 , (iv) a grip level related to ...

ALIGNING ROAD INFORMATION FOR NAVIGATION

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for aligning navigation information from a plurality of vehicles. In one implementation, at least one processing device may receive first navigational information from a first vehicle and second navigational information from a second vehicle. The first and second navigational information may be associated with a common road segment. The processor may divide the common road segment into a first road section and a second road section that join at a common point. The processor may then align the first and second navigational information by rotating at least a portion of the first navigational information or the second navigational information relative to the common point. The processor may store the aligned navigational information in association with the common road segment and send the aligned navigational information to vehicles for use in navigating along the common road segment. 1. A non-transitory , computer-readable medium storing instructions that , when executed by at least one processor , cause the at least one processor to:receive first navigational information from a first vehicle;receive second navigational information from a second vehicle, wherein the first navigational information and the second navigational information are associated with a common road segment;divide the common road segment into at least a first road section and a second road section, wherein the first road section and the second road section join at a common point;align the first navigational information with the second navigational information relative to the common road segment, wherein aligning the first navigational information with the second navigational information includes rotating at least a portion of the first navigational information or at least a portion of the second navigational information relative to the common point;store the aligned navigational information in association with the common road segment; andsend at ...

Adaptive Fade Mitigation

A satellite communications system comprising a Hub station and a plurality of terminals, the system is configured to utilize a FWD link and a RTN link in accordance with adaptation techniques for relevant transmission properties (e.g. modulation, coding, transmission power, etc.) and to use adaptive margins to ensure proper reception of transmitted information under various link conditions. Methods are presented for determining said adaptive margins in real time or substantially in real time, and for setting relevant transmission properties in accordance with the determined margins. Adaptive margins may be determined either directly or following the determining of a link state for each of the FWD link and the RTN link. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:receiving, by a hub and from a first terminal, selected forward channel reception level estimations determined by the first terminal;determining, by the hub and based on the selected forward channel reception level estimations, a fade rate corresponding to a rate at which a forward channel reception level at the first terminal changes;determining a margin associated with the first terminal based on the fade rate and one or more of: a) a round trip delay between the hub and the first terminal, b) an interval between the selected forward channel reception level estimations, or c) a preconfigured maximal link fade rate; andselecting, based on the margin associated with the first terminal, a Modulation and Coding (MODCOD) for a transmission to the first terminal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the selecting the MODCOD is further based on at least one of the selected forward channel reception level estimations.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:receiving, by the hub and from the first terminal, at least one of a second fade rate or a second margin; anddetermining, by the hub, a third margin based on at least one of the second fade rate or the second margin.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising: ...

FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS BARRIER FOR RUNWAYS

A collapsible runway side bather for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway and taxiway is disclosed. The bather may have an aerodynamic profile, one side of the barrier profile may be convex and the other side of the barrier profile may be concave. The side barrier may further have ground attachment elements and may be constructed to collapse if the landing wheels of an aircraft impact the barrier. 1. A collapsible runway side barrier for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway or taxiway , wherein said runway side barrier has an aerodynamic profile; wherein one side of the barrier is convex while another side is concave; said runway side barrier comprising a plurality of replaceable support elements , said support elements located on the concave side of said barrier , wherein said support are adapted to break when compressed by a landing wheel of an aircraft.2. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one row of ground attachment means.3. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the barrier is made of an elastomer claim 1 , the height of said barrier being temporarily reduced by at least 80% when compressed by said landing wheels of said aircraft.4. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the barrier is made of a rigid material claim 1 , and wherein the barrier profile includes break points allowing collapse of said profile under pressure of an aircraft landing wheel.5. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the barrier profile includes at least one opening defined by said concave side of the barrier adapted to retain said foreign object debris.6. The barrier as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising drainage channels disposed between the ground attachment means.7. (canceled)8. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising support means for a row of spaced-apart landing lights disposed along the length thereof; and wherein the profile of said barrier accommodates an electric ...

SINGLE-ELEMENT DOOR/WINDOW OPENING DETECTOR

A door/window opening detector including an antenna having at least a first resonant frequency and a second resonant frequency associated therewith, the second resonant frequency being different from the first resonant frequency, the antenna having the first resonant frequency when in proximity to a door/window having a given dielectric constant and the second resonant frequency when not in proximity to a door/window having the given dielectric constant, and an alarm indication generator operable, in response to receiving an indication that a resonant frequency of the antenna has changed from the first resonant frequency to the second resonant frequency, for generating an alarm indication of opening of the door/window. 1. An article proximity indicator , comprising:an antenna having a first resonant frequency when in a proximity to an article with a given dielectric constant and having a second resonant frequency when not in the proximity to the article;a high-frequency detector operable for generating a direct electrical current corresponding to an intensity of a reflected electromagnetic signal received from the antenna;an analog to digital converter operable for converting the direct electrical current received from the high-frequency detector into a digital value corresponding to the intensity of the reflected electromagnetic signal; and ascertaining, based on the digital value received from the analog to digital converter, whether a resonant frequency of the antenna has changed from the first resonant frequency to the second resonant frequency; and', 'generating, in response to the resonant frequency having changed from the first resonant frequency to the second resonant frequency, an indication indicating that the antenna is not in the proximity to the article., 'a proximity indication generator operable for2. The article proximity indicator of claim 1 , further comprising:a high-frequency oscillator operable for generating a high-frequency oscillating ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VARIABLE SAMPLING FOR OUTLIER MINING

A method, system and computer program product, the method comprising: sampling data from a computer network for training a monitoring system, comprising: obtaining information about the computer network to be monitored; obtaining indicators of available resources for collecting training data from the computer network; receiving mandatory objects to be monitored within the computer network; selecting at least one object to be monitored from under-monitored objects within the computer network, said selecting based upon monitoring resources remaining after reducing resources required for monitoring the mandatory objects, from the available resources; and sampling data in accordance with the selection. 1. A method , comprising: obtaining information about the computer network to be monitored;', 'obtaining indicators of available resources for collecting training data from the computer network;', 'receiving mandatory objects to be monitored within the computer network;', 'selecting at least one object to be monitored from under-monitored objects within the computer network, said selecting based upon monitoring resources remaining after reducing resources required for monitoring the mandatory objects, from the available resources; and', 'sampling data in accordance with the selection., 'sampling data from a computer network for training a monitoring system, comprising2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the available resources indicators comprise indicators of resource availability predicted for a future time.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising training a classification engine upon the sampled data claim 1 , to obtain a trained classifier.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:sampling further data comprising a multiplicity of data items from the computer network;classifying the multiplicity of data items by the trained classifier, for determining whether any of the multiplicity of data items poses a hazardous situation; andin response to any of the ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONDUCTIVE PATTERNS AND INKS FOR MAKING SAME

The invention generally relates to polymerizable conductive ink formulations comprising at least one metal source, at least one monomer and/or oligomer and a polymerization initiator, and uses thereof for printing three-dimensional functional structures. In particular a method of fabricating a three-dimensional conductive pattern on a substrate is disclosed, the method comprising: a) forming a pattern on a surface region of a substrate by using an ink comprising at least one metal source, at least one liquid polymerizable monomer and/or oligomer, and at least one polymerization initiator; b) polymerizing at least a portion of said liquid monomer and/or oligomer; c) rendering the metal source a continuous percolation path for electrical conductivity (sintering); d) repeating steps (a), (b) and optionally (c) to obtain a three-dimensional conductive pattern. 193.-. (canceled)94. A method of fabricating a three-dimensional conductive pattern or object on a surface region of a substrate , the method comprising:a) forming a pattern on a surface region of a substrate; wherein said pattern comprising at least one metal source, at least one liquid polymerizable monomer and/or oligomer, and at least one polymerization initiator;b) affecting polymerization of at least a portion of said at least one liquid polymerizable monomer and/or oligomer;c) rendering the metal source a continuous percolation path for electrical conductivity;d) forming at least one further pattern on the pattern of step (a) and repeating steps (b) and optionally (c) for one or more times to obtain a three-dimensional conductive pattern or object; ande) optionally detaching the 3D object from the substrate to form a standalone object.95. The method according to claim 94 , wherein the pattern and the at least one further pattern comprising at least one liquid being insoluble with said at least one liquid polymerizable monomer and/or oligomer.96. The method according to claim 95 , wherein said liquid is ...

SELECTIVE RETRIEVAL OF NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION FROM A HOST VEHICLE

System and methods for selectively collecting information from a host vehicle. The system may perform operations including causing collection of navigational information associated with an environment traversed by the host vehicle; storing the collected navigational information; determining, based on an output of at least one navigational sensor, a location of the host vehicle; transmitting the determined location of the host vehicle to a server; receiving, from the server and in response to the transmitted determined location, a request for transmission of a selected subset of the navigational information collected by the host vehicle; and transmitting the selected subset of the navigational information to the server. 1. A system for selectively collecting information from a host vehicle , the system comprising: cause collection of navigational information associated with an environment traversed by the host vehicle;', 'store the collected navigational information;', 'determine, based on an output of at least one navigational sensor, a location of the host vehicle;', 'transmit the determined location of the host vehicle to a server;', 'receive, from the server and in response to the transmitted determined location, a request for transmission of a selected subset of the navigational information collected by the host vehicle; and', 'transmit the selected subset of the navigational information to the server., 'at least one processing device programmed to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one navigational sensor comprises at least one of a GPS device claim 1 , a speed sensor claim 1 , an accelerometer claim 1 , or a camera.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the request comprises at least one identifier of a geographical region.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the request comprises at least one identifier of a road.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the request comprises a navigational information collection rate.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the ...

Methods of diagnosing and treating bladder cancer

A method of diagnosing high grade bladder cancer is provided. The method comprising detecting in a urine sample of a subject in need thereof expression of CD24, wherein an increase in said expression of CD24 above a predetermined threshold as compared to a control sample is indicative of said high grade bladder cancer.

Method for Producing Light-Guide Optical Elements

A method for producing light-guide optical elements (LOEs) () each having a set of mutually-parallel partially-reflecting surfaces () located between, and oriented non-parallel to, a pair of major external surfaces, and at least one region () without partially-reflecting surfaces. The method includes bonding together parallel-faced plates () at interfaces to form a stack () of plates with partially-reflecting coatings between them. The stack is cut and polished to form a boundary plane () intersecting the interfaces, and a block () of transparent material is bonded to the stack. The resulting precursor structure (′) is sliced along parallel planes to form slices, each containing a part of the stack for the active region of the LOE and a part of the block. 1. A method for producing light-guide optical elements (LOEs) each having a pair of mutually-parallel major external surfaces for guiding image illumination propagating within the LOE by internal reflection at the major external surfaces , each LOE further having an active region comprising a set of mutually-parallel partially-reflecting surfaces located between , and oriented non-parallel to , the major external surfaces , and at least one secondary region , at least one of said partially-reflecting surfaces terminating at a boundary between the active region and the secondary region , the method comprising the steps of:(a) bonding together a plurality of parallel-faced plates at a plurality of interfaces so as to form a stack of plates, one face at each of said interfaces having a coating to provide partially-reflecting optical properties;(b) cutting and polishing said stack of plates to form a boundary plane intersecting at least one of said interfaces;(c) bonding a block of transparent material to said stack at said boundary plane to form a precursor structure; and(d) slicing said precursor structure along a plurality of parallel planes so as to form a plurality of slices, each slice containing a part of said ...

Multiplexing two separate optical links with the same wavelength using asymmetric combining and splitting

An optical communications system includes an optical transmitter and an optical receiver optically coupled to an optical combiner/splitter, the combiner/splitter coupled to optical media; and, another optical transmitter and another optical receiver optically coupled to another optical combiner/splitter, the another combiner/splitter remotely coupled to the optical media; wherein the optical transmitter and the another optical transmitter are configured to transmit optical signals at substantially the same wavelength.

Long-acting oxyntomodulin variants and methods of producing same

This invention is directed to a chorionic gonadotrophin carboxy terminal peptide (CTP) modified dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist, and methods of producing and using the same. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a CTP-modified polypeptide comprising a dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist and at least one chorionic gonadotrophin carboxy terminal peptide (CTP) attached to the amino terminus or carboxy terminus of the agonist.

Method and device for centering a gemstone.

On-the-fly creation of transient least privileged roles for serverless functions

The disclosed serverless security access control system leverages static analysis information about application code and runtime information to create and assign on-the-fly transient serverless function roles. A default role can be initially assigned to serverless functions of the application. The default role allows the function to communicate with a security access broker. The access broker accesses least privilege information about an invoked serverless function and then creates and assigns a transient role to the serverless function based on that information. The short life of the role reduces and possibly eliminates the security risk of an over-permissive role. The access broker can update the least privilege information based on updated analysis of the application code and runtime information to allow flexibility and adaptation over executions.

Use of a composition or premix based on volatile corrosion inhibitors, composition or premix, articles comprising said composition and preparation method

The invention concerns the use of a composition or premix based on volatile corrosion inhibitors comprising, in order to limit to a maximum the release and/or degradation of the volatile corrosion inhibitors when the composition or premix is being formed, either an efficient amount of a structuring agent consisting of at least one solid or pasty substance whereof the melting point ranges from 40 to 110 °C, preferably from 50 to 90 °C, or a liquid substance capable of forming, mixed with a mineral filler, a solid or pasty combination. The invention also concerns a composition based on volatile corrosion inhibitors comprising a composition based on volatile corrosion inhibitors comprising an efficient amount which contains an efficient amount of a solid structuring agent. The invention further concerns polymer based articles having as constituent said composition or premix; said article are useful for protecting metal parts against corrosion.

MODULATORS OF THE PROTEIN TYROSINE PHOSPHATASE (PTPASES)

Photonic crystal fibers and medical systems including photonic crystal

In general, in one aspect, the invention features systems, including a photonic crystal fiber (120) including a core (210) extending along a waveguide axis and a dielectric confinement region (220) surrounding the core, the dielectric confinement region (220) being configured to guide radiation along the waveguide axis from an input end to an output end of the photonic crystal fiber (120). The systems also includes a handpiece (680) attached to the photonic crystal fiber (120), wherein the handpiece allows an operator to control the orientation of the output end to direct the radiation to a target location of a patient.

Systems and methods for improved blending of agents in chemical applications.

La presente invención proporciona sistemas y métodos mejorados para mezclar agentes activos en fluidos de procesos.

Scalable cellular communications system

Certain antenna arrangements are provided, and active radiator units are presented which may form those antenna arrangements. Various subcomponents of such antenna arrangements and active radiator units are provided. Systems and methods, and portions thereof, facilitate the assembling and arranging of antenna elements, active radiator units, and subcomponents of such antenna arrangements and active radiator units. They also facilitate the controlling of the operation of one or more aspects of a communication site, particularly an active radiator unit within a given antenna arrangement.

Control of device including mechanical arms

Method and device for centering a gemstone.

Photonic crystal fibers and medical systems including photonic crystal fibers

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure features a system that includes a flexible waveguide having a hollow core extending along a waveguide axis and a region surrounding the core, the region being configured to, guide radiation from the CO 2 laser along the waveguide axis from an input end to an output end of the waveguide. The system also includes a handpiece attached to the waveguide, wherein the handpiece allows an operator to control the orientation of the output end to direct the radiation to a target location of a patient and the handpiece includes a tip extending past the output end that provides a minimum standoff distance between the output end and the target location.

Treatments for neurogenetic disorders, impulse control disorders, and wound healing

The subject invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of neurogenetic disorders, particularly DSM-IV impulse control disorders such as intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, pathologic gambling, trichotillomania, and other impulse control disorders such as compulsive buying and problematic Internet use. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention provides methods for treating or controlling symptons associated with ADHD or PWS comprising the administration of therapeutically effective amounts of compositions containing compounds of the formulas I-V. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides for methods of promoting wound healing comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising the compounds of formulas I-V. Compositions may administered to a wound site via a salve, ointment, or as a component of a bandage or bioadhesive applied to the site of injury. The invention also provides therapeutically effective compositions comprising one or more of the compounds of formulas I-V.

Control of device including mechanical arms

Treatments for benign tumors, cancers, neoplasias, and/or other inflammatory disorders or diseases

Single-element door\window opening detector

An article proximity indicator including at least one antenna having at least first and second ranges of impedance, the second range of impedance being at least partially different from the first range of impedance, the at least one antenna having a first impedance within the first range of impedance when in proximity to an article having a given dielectric constant and having a second impedance within the second range of impedance and not within the first range of impedance when not in proximity to the article having the given dielectric constant, and a proximity indication generator operable, in response to receiving an indication that the impedance of the at least one antenna has changed from being within the first range of impedance to being within the second range of impedance, for generating an indication indicating that the at least one antenna is not in proximity to the article.

Antimicrobial compositions and methods of their use

The present disclosure is directed to antimicrobial compositions comprising a hypochlorite salt, a copper (II) salt, and an optionally acid that is an inorganic acid, an organic acid, or a combination thereof, and optionally a buffering agent, and having a chlorine concentration of between 0.1 ppm and 300 ppm and a copper (II) concentration of between 0.1 ppm and 300 ppm. Methods of making and using these compositions is also described.

Eggs with a mixture of antioxidants and low amounts of poly-unsaturated fatty acids

Chicken eggs are provided which contain synergistic composition of antioxidants and low PUFA (poly-unsaturated fatty acids). The eggs comprising no more than 15.5 % PUFA of the egg's fatty acids and controlled amount of Vit E, iodine, edible cartoneoids and additional edible antioxidants. The eggs provide an antioxidative environment which reduce the oxidizability of the consumer's LDL, which is accepted as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The eggs are produced by maintaining egg laying chickens on a regime wherein conventional feed ingredient and supplements are selected to provide about 0.7-1.5 wt.% PUFA of the entire diet, controlled amount Vit E and iodine, edible carotenoids and additional edible antioxidants.

Configurable optical devices having an optical splitter and duplex connector

Optical devices including an optical splitter and a duplex optical connector are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical device includes an optical splitter having an input, a network output, and a pass-through output, wherein the optical splitter is configured to split an input signal received at the input into a network optical signal at the network output and a pass-through output signal at the pass-through output. The optical device further includes a duplex connector having an input connection point and a pass-through connection point, an input waveguide optically coupling the input connection point to the input of the optical splitter, and a pass-through waveguide optically coupling the pass-through connection point to the pass-through output of the optical splitter.

Treatments for neurogenetic disorders, impulse control disorder, and wound healing

The subject invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of neurogenetic disorders, particularly DSM-IV impulse control disorders such as intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, pathologic gambling, trichotillomania, and other impulse control disorders such as compulsive buying and problematic Internet use. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention provides methods for treating or controlling symptoms associated with ADHD or PWS comprising the administration of therapeutically effective amounts of compositions containing compounds of the formulas I-V. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides for methods of promoting wound healing comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising the compounds of formulas I-V. Compositions may administered to a wound site via a salve, ointment, or as a component of a bandage or bioadhesive applied to the site of injury. The invention also provides therapeutically effective compositions comprising one or more of the compounds of formulas I-V.

System and method for providing polarization matching on a cellular communication forward link