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20090304246 | REDUCTION OF ECHO DECORRELATION FACILITATING MOTION ESTIMATION - Methods systems and computer readable media are provided for extracting information pertaining to at least one moving target. A set of signal data are inputted to a principal components processor, wherein the set of signal data comprise signal data corresponding to at least one waveform acquired from the at least one moving target. A complex representation of the set of signal data is formed and, using a principal components processor, at least one complex principal component of the complex representation is calculated. At least one of the calculated complex principal components is automatically selected and each of the at least one automatically selected complex principal component is applied to extract information about the at least one moving target. Methods systems and computer readable media are provided extracting information pertaining to at least one moving target. A set of signal data comprising signal data corresponding to at least one waveform acquired from the at least one moving target are inputted to a principal components processor. A complex representation of the set of signal data is formed, and at least one complex principal component of the complex representation is calculated. An estimated value of a physical characteristic of the at least one moving, target is then calculated, using a phase of at least one of the at least one complex principal components. | 12-10-2009 |
20100142781 | Systems and Method for Adaptive Beamforming for Image Reconstruction and/or Target/Source Localization - Methods, systems and computer readable media for reconstruction of target locations and amplitudes from signals received from one or more real targets in a space are provided, wherein the signals are at least one of signals received from the near-field and broadband signals. The space is modeled as a region of interest, and an array manifold matrix is calculated from signals received from hypothetical targets in the region of interest. One or more signal vectors received from the one or more real targets are reshaped into a data vector. A hypothetical target configuration is identified that, when applied to a signal model comprising the array manifold matrix, matches the data vector, a reconstruction vector is calculated. The reconstruction vector is reshaped into a reconstructed representation of the real targets in the space, and at least one of outputting the reconstructed representation for viewing by a user, and storing the reconstructed representation for later use are performed. | 06-10-2010 |
20110034805 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF CLOT FORMATION - Methods, apparatus and systems for characterizing changes in at least one physical property of soft tissue. A series of acoustic pulses is generated and directed into the soft tissue such that at least one of the pulses is of sufficiently high intensity to induce physical displacement of the tissue. Waves reflected off the tissue, or a flexible member that moves with the tissue, are received and measured to estimate at least one characteristic of the physical displacement induced thereby. Repetition of the generating, receiving and estimating steps provides characterization of the at least one physical property over time. Methods, apparatus and systems for characterizing at least one physical property of blood, by generating a series of acoustic pulses and directing the series of pulses into the blood such that at least one of the pulses is of sufficiently high intensity to induce physical displacement of the blood. Acoustic pulses and/or optical waves reflected from the blood, or a flexible member in contact with the blood that moves with the blood, are received and measured to estimate at least one characteristic of the physical displacement induced thereby. | 02-10-2011 |
20110137588 | METHODS, APPARATUS, OR SYSTEMS FOR CHARACTERIZING PHYSICAL PROPERTY IN NON-BIOMATERIAL OR BIO-MATERIAL - Techniques (e.g., system, apparatus, method, machine-readable medium) can be configured for characterizing a rheological or other structural physical property of a sample of a substance. In an example, this can include acoustically bidirectionally deforming the portion of the sample over a deformation range about a neutral-deformation locus within the deformation range, measuring a deformation response of at least a portion of the sample to the insonification, and characterizing the physical property of the sample using the measured response of at least a portion of the sample to the insonification, even in the presence of a flowing substance. | 06-09-2011 |
20110252352 | Hemostatic Parameter Display - A system for displaying a plurality of hemostatic indexes is disclosed. The system includes a communication receiver configured to receive the hemostatic indexes and a graphical user interface (GUI) connected to the communication receiver and configured to simultaneously display the hemostatic indexes. The hemostatic indexes are derived from a plurality of independent measurements, such as the mechanical measurements determined using the sonorheometry systems and processes. | 10-13-2011 |
20120232803 | CHARACTERIZATION OF BLOOD HEMOSTASIS AND OXYGEN TRANSPORT PARAMETERS - An integrated system for determining a hemostasis and oxygen transport parameter of a blood sample, such as blood, is disclosed. The system includes a measurement system, such as an ultrasonic sensor, configured to determine data characterizing the blood sample. For example, the data could be displacement of the blood sample in response to ultrasonic pulses. An integrated aspect of the system may be a common sensor, sample portion or data for fast and efficient determination of both parameters. The parameters can also be used to correct or improve measured parameters. For example, physiological adjustments may be applied to the hemostatic parameters using a HCT measurement. Also, physical adjustments may be applied, such as through calibration using a speed or attenuation of the sound pulse through or by the blood sample. These parameters may be displayed on a GUI to guide treatment. | 09-13-2012 |
20120244564 | ULTRASOUND-BASED METHOD AND RELATED SYSTEM TO EVALUATE HEMOSTATIC FUNCTION OF WHOLE BLOOD - Method and systems for of evaluating a mechanical property of a material by applying force to the material sufficient to physically displace a portion of the material, measuring displacement of the material, adaptively adjusting the force when the displacement measured is not within a predetermined range of displacement values, wherein the force is increased or decreased depending upon whether the measured displacement is below or above the predetermined range, respectively, and computing a mechanical property value resultant from the displacement of the material | 09-27-2012 |
20120294767 | PORTABLE HEMOSTASIS ANALYZER - Provided are devices, systems and methods for the use of a portable unit for the evaluation of hemostasis. For example, a portable system for determining a plurality of hemostatic parameters may be included. The system includes a blood sample receptacle, an analyzer and a housing. The blood sample receptacle is configured to hold at least one blood sample. The analyzer is configured to determine at least two hemostatic parameters of the at least one blood sample. The housing is configured to operably couple the blood sample receptacle and the analyzer. The housing is portable and may, for example, have a thickness of 17.5 cm or smaller. | 11-22-2012 |
20120296213 | ULTRASOUND FOR LOCATING ANATOMY OR PROBE GUIDANCE - A hand-held apparatus can be used to assist in guiding a probe or locating a particular anatomical target in a subject. The apparatus can include an ultrasonic transducer located on or within a housing and configured to generate ultrasonic energy directed into tissue of a subject and configured to receive a portion of the ultrasonic energy reflected by a target located within the tissue. In an example, the apparatus can include a motion tracking circuit configured to provide information indicative of a motion of the hand-held apparatus to the processor circuit, and a display configured to present information about a location of the target with respect to a portion of the hand-held apparatus, the information about the location determined by the processor circuit using the obtained information indicative of the ultrasonic energy reflected by the target and the information indicative of the motion of the hand-held apparatus. | 11-22-2012 |
20120329082 | Devices, Systems and Methods For Evaluation of Hemostasis - Provided are devices, systems and methods for evaluation of hemostasis. Also provided are sound focusing assemblies. | 12-27-2012 |
20130190584 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF CLOT FORMATION - Methods, apparatus and systems for characterizing changes in at least one physical property of soft tissue. A series of acoustic pulses is generated and directed into the soft tissue such that at least one of the pulses is of sufficiently high intensity to induce physical displacement of the tissue. Waves reflected off the tissue, or a flexible member that moves with the tissue, are received and measured to estimate at least one characteristic of the physical displacement induced thereby. Repetition of the generating, receiving and estimating steps provides characterization of the at least one physical property over time. Methods, apparatus and systems for characterizing at least one physical property of blood, by generating a series of acoustic pulses and directing the series of pulses into the blood such that at least one of the pulses is of sufficiently high intensity to induce physical displacement of the blood. Acoustic pulses and/or optical waves reflected from the blood, or a flexible member in contact with the blood that moves with the blood, are received and measured to estimate at least one characteristic of the physical displacement induced thereby. | 07-25-2013 |
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20120099716 | System and Method for Call Treatment Using a Third Party Database - Systems and methods which detect unauthorized, impermissible, or otherwise undesired call activity through the use of one or more third party databases are shown. For example, a controlled environment facility information management system may access a database external thereto, such as a victim notification database, which is created and maintained by a third party unrelated to the controlled environment facility. Such third party database access may be accomplished at the point of call validation or caller verification for determining the treatment of the call (e.g., allowed, blocked, allowed with limitations, etcetera). Such call treatment determinations may be made with respect a particular prisoner or other resident of the controlled environment facility making the call, may be made with respect to all calls made from a particular controlled environment facility, may he made with respect to a group of controlled environment facilities, etcetera. | 04-26-2012 |
20140330738 | Optimizing Customer Delivery Services - Systems and methods for delivering items to customers are disclosed. In one embodiment, an initial delivery schedule is established. The delivery schedule comprises a plurality of slots representing delivery times and delivery locations for the customers, wherein the slots are assigned as a result of a collaborative process. A set of pre-selected additional customers are identified for possible scheduling of any open slot. In real-time, additional slots in the initial delivery schedule are automatically identified. The additional slots represent a capacity to provide the item to one or more additional customers. One or more target customers are contacted to fill the additional slots. The target customers are automatically selected from the set of pre-selected additional customers based upon a target customer location relative to delivery locations associated with the slots adjacent to the additional slot. Customers may also pick up items from a delivery vehicle parked at a centralized location. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330739 | Optimizing Customer Delivery Services - Systems and methods for delivering items to customers are disclosed. In one embodiment, an initial delivery schedule is established. The delivery schedule comprises a plurality of slots representing delivery times and delivery locations for the customers, wherein the slots are assigned as a result of a collaborative process. A set of pre-selected additional customers are identified for possible scheduling of any open slot. In real-time, additional slots in the initial delivery schedule are automatically identified. The additional slots represent a capacity to provide the item to one or more additional customers. One or more target customers are contacted to fill the additional slots. The target customers are automatically selected from the set of pre-selected additional customers based upon a target customer location relative to delivery locations associated with the slots adjacent to the additional slot. Customers may also pick up items from a delivery vehicle parked at a centralized location. | 11-06-2014 |
20150088779 | Food Delivery Service - Embodiments provide an integrated real-time, customer-company process that materially improves the end-to-end customer experience for delivery of products and services. The invention enables more efficient management of a company's supply-demand relationship, unit costs, and return on investment. Example embodiments are directed to an inter-related, customer-company management process for a food delivery business. A process on an intelligent, processor-based platform provides an improved end-to-end customer experience, for example, by reducing wait times and using convenient payment options so that customer does not need to handle money. The process further enables a food truck operator to more efficiently manage the business, both at a single site and across multiple sites. There is a substantial, real-time interdependency between the customers and the food truck operator. The process provides ongoing Just-in-Time order status information to customers and ongoing Just-in-Time operating and cooking instructions to the food truck operator. | 03-26-2015 |
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20080306074 | Compositions Comprising Addl Receptors, Related Compositions, and Related Methods - Disclosed and claimed herein are compositions comprising ADDL receptors, related compositions, and related methods. ADDL receptors are typically, but perhaps not exclusively, localized at the post-synaptic density (PSD) of neuronal cells. Related compositions include, but are not limited to, compounds that affect, positively or negatively, ADDL binding to neuronal cells, either via one or more receptors localized at the post-synaptic density (PSD) or otherwise. Related methods include, but are not limited to, procedures to screen for compounds that affect, either positively or negatively, ADDL binding to neuronal cells, either via one or more receptors localized at the post-synaptic density (PSD) or otherwise. Other related methods include, but are not limited to, prevention and treatment of ADDL-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, Down's syndrome, and the like, using compositions that inhibit, block, or otherwise interfere with ADDL binding to one or more receptors localized at the post-synaptic density of neuronal cells. | 12-11-2008 |
20090285804 | Anti-ADDLs antibodies and uses thereof - The invention herein comprises antibodies that bind to amyloid beta-derived diffusible ligands (ADDLs). ADDLs comprise amyloid β protein assembled into soluble, globular, non-fibrillar, oligomeric structures capable of activating specific cellular processes. | 11-19-2009 |
20130078269 | AMYLOID BETA PEPTIDES, ASSEMBLIES THEREOF, AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention provides amyloid β peptide assemblies composed of at least three amyloid β peptide subunits, wherein at least one of the amyloid β peptide subunits is an amyloid β peptide analog. The invention further relates to metal complexes of amyloid β peptide assemblies and the use of amyloid β peptide assemblies as vaccines and in the identification of agents that modulate assembly of the amyloid β peptide subunits. | 03-28-2013 |
20130150560 | AMYLOID BETA-DERIVED DIFFUSIBLE LIGANDS (ADDLs), ADDL-SURROGATES, ADDL-BINDING MOLECULES, AND USES THEREOF - The invention herein comprises amyloid beta-derived diffusible ligands (ADDLs), compositions comprising ADDLs, ADDL-surrogates, ADDL-binding molecules, and methods of using any of the foregoing compounds and compositions. ADDLs comprise amyloid β protein assembled into soluble, globular, non-fibrillar, oligomeric structures capable of activating specific cellular processes. The invention also comprises methods of generating ADDL-specific antibodies and methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies for assaying the formation, presence, receptor protein binding and cellular activity of ADDLs, as well as using such antibodies to detect compounds that block the formation or activity of ADDLs, and methods of identifying such compounds. The invention further provides methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies in modulating ADDL formation and/or activity, inter alia in the treatment of learning and/or memory disorders. | 06-13-2013 |
20130236466 | AMYLOID BETA-DERIVED DIFFUSIBLE LIGANDS (ADDLs), ADDL-SURROGATES, ADDL-BINDING MOLECULES, AND USES THEREOF - The invention herein comprises amyloid beta-derived diffusible ligands (ADDLs), compositions comprising ADDLs, ADDL-surrogates, ADDL-binding molecules, and methods of using any of the foregoing compounds and compositions. ADDLs comprise amyloid β protein assembled into soluble, globular, non-fibrillar, oligomeric structures capable of activating specific cellular processes. The invention also comprises methods of generating ADDL-specific antibodies and methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies for assaying the formation, presence, receptor protein binding and cellular activity of ADDLs, as well as using such antibodies to detect compounds that block the formation or activity of ADDLs, and methods of identifying such compounds. The invention further provides methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies in modulating ADDL formation and/or activity, inter alia in the treatment of learning and/or memory disorders. | 09-12-2013 |
20130330837 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES THAT TARGET PATHOLOGICAL ASSEMBLIES OF AMYLOID BETA (ABETA) - Disclosed herein are antibodies that bind with high specificity to soluble oligomers of amyloid β (Abeta) and methods utilizing such antibodies. The antibodies are able to distinguish between Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and control human brain extracts. The antibodies identify endogenous Abeta oligomers in AD brain slices and also bind to Abeta oligomers on cultured hippocampal cells. The antibodies neutralize endogenous Abeta oligomers and Abeta oligomers produced in solution. | 12-12-2013 |
20140322731 | AMYLOID BETA-DERIVED DIFFUSIBLE LIGANDS (ADDLs), ADDL-BINDING MOLECULES, AND USES THEREOF - The invention herein comprises amyloid beta-derived diffusible ligands (ADDLs), compositions comprising ADDLs, ADDL-surrogates, ADDL-binding molecules, and methods of using any of the foregoing compounds and compositions. ADDLs comprise amyloid β protein assembled into soluble, globular, non-fibrillar, oligomeric structures capable of activating specific cellular processes. The invention also comprises methods of generating ADDL-specific antibodies and methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies for assaying the formation, presence, receptor protein binding and cellular activity of ADDLs, as well as using such antibodies to detect compounds that block the formation or activity of ADDLs, and methods of identifying such compounds. The invention further provides methods of using ADDL-specific antibodies in modulating ADDL formation and/or activity, inter alia in the treatment of learning and/or memory disorders. | 10-30-2014 |
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20090158715 | REGENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES - A method and system is disclosed for regenerating a particulate filter, desulfating a lean NOx trap, desulfating or regenerating a hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction catalyst, desulfating or regenerating a urea-selective catalytic reduction catalyst, or a combination thereof. | 06-25-2009 |
20100307140 | METHOD TO MONITOR HC-SCR CATALYST NOX REDUCTION PERFORMANCE FOR LEAN EXHAUST APPLICATIONS - A method for initiating a regeneration mode in selective catalytic reduction device utilizing hydrocarbons as a reductant includes monitoring a temperature within the aftertreatment system, monitoring a fuel dosing rate to the selective catalytic reduction device, monitoring an initial conversion efficiency, selecting a determined equation to estimate changes in a conversion efficiency of the selective catalytic reduction device based upon the monitored temperature and the monitored fuel dosing rate, estimating changes in the conversion efficiency based upon the determined equation and the initial conversion efficiency, and initiating a regeneration mode for the selective catalytic reduction device based upon the estimated changes in conversion efficiency. | 12-09-2010 |
20110072790 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A HYDROCARBON-SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION DEVICE - A method for monitoring a hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reactor device of an exhaust aftertreatment system of an internal combustion engine operating lean of stoichiometry includes injecting a reductant into an exhaust gas feedstream upstream of the hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reactor device at a predetermined mass flowrate of the reductant, and determining a space velocity associated with a predetermined forward portion of the hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reactor device. When the space velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold space velocity, a temperature differential across the predetermined forward portion of the hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reactor device is determined, and a threshold temperature as a function of the space velocity and the mass flowrate of the reductant is determined. If the temperature differential across the predetermined forward portion of the hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reactor device is below the threshold temperature, operation of the engine is controlled to regenerate the hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reactor device. | 03-31-2011 |
20120055138 | METHODS FOR ENGINE EXHAUST NOX CONTROL USING NO OXIDATION IN THE ENGINE - A powertrain includes an internal combustion engine having a combustion chamber and an aftertreatment system. A method for reducing NOx emissions in the powertrain includes monitoring an actual exhaust gas feedstream ratio of NO | 03-08-2012 |
20120079813 | OPERATING METHODS FOR SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOx - Where oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as ethanol, may be considered for use as a reductant to be added to diesel or gasoline engine exhaust for promoting the catalyzed reduction of NOx to N | 04-05-2012 |
20120290167 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CLUTCH IN A TRANSMISSION - A method to control a clutch in a transmission includes monitoring a frequency response of the clutch including monitoring a response repeating one time per revolution of the clutch a response repeating more than one time per revolution of the clutch. A ratio of the response repeating more than one time per revolution of the clutch to the response repeating one time per revolution of the clutch is determined and compared to a first threshold ratio. A likely shudder condition is indicated based upon the comparing. | 11-15-2012 |
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20090128613 | High Speed Photo-Printing Apparatus - A thermal printer is disclosed which includes a plurality of thermal print heads, each of the plurality of thermal print heads being operable to print a distinct one of a plurality of colors. The plurality of thermal print heads may print output at a plurality of spatial resolutions. The thermal printer may include dot size varying means for varying perceived levels of color printed by the thermal printer by varying sizes of dots printed by the plurality of thermal print heads. The printer may perform various image processing steps on an image to be printed, such as tone scale adjustment, thermal history control, and common mode voltage correction, to improve the perceived quality of the printed image. The thermal printer may be incorporated into a digital photo-printing vending machine for printing images provided by a customer. | 05-21-2009 |
20100003603 | BATTERY STRUCTURES, SELF-ORGANIZING STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - An energy storage device includes a first electrode comprising a first material and a second electrode comprising a second material, at least a portion of the first and second materials forming an interpenetrating network when dispersed in an electrolyte, the electrolyte, the first material and the second material are selected so that the first and second materials exert a repelling force on each other when combined. An electrochemical device, includes a first electrode in electrical communication with a first current collector; a second electrode in electrical communication with a second current collector; and an ionically conductive medium in ionic contact with said first and second electrodes, wherein at least a portion of the first and second electrodes form an interpenetrating network and wherein at least one of the first and second electrodes comprises an electrode structure providing two or more pathways to its current collector. | 01-07-2010 |
20100248028 | BIPOLAR ARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS - The invention provides bipolar articles (e.g., batteries and capacitors) with new architectures and methods of making and using the same. Articles are provided with interpenetrating anode and cathode structures that allow for improved power density, and arbitrary form factors that allow for formation in substantially any desired shape. The articles are useful for embedding or integral formation in various electronic devices to provide more efficient use of space in the devices. The articles optionally include self-organizing bipolar structures. | 09-30-2010 |
20110005065 | BATTERY STRUCTURES, SELF-ORGANIZING STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - An energy storage device includes a first electrode comprising a first material and a second electrode comprising a second material, at least a portion of the first and second materials forming an interpenetrating network when dispersed in an electrolyte, the electrolyte, the first material and the second material are selected so that the first and second materials exert a repelling force on each other when combined. An electrochemical device, includes a first electrode in electrical communication with a first current collector; a second electrode in electrical communication with a second current collector; and an ionically conductive medium in ionic contact with said first and second electrodes, wherein at least a portion of the first and second electrodes form an interpenetrating network and wherein at least one of the first and second electrodes comprises an electrode structure providing two or more pathways to its current collector. | 01-13-2011 |
20110278170 | BATTERY STRUCTURES, SELF-ORGANIZING STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - An energy storage device includes a first electrode comprising a first material and a second electrode comprising a second material, at least a portion of the first and second materials forming an interpenetrating network when dispersed in an electrolyte, the electrolyte, the first material and the second material are selected so that the first and second materials exert a repelling force on each other when combined. An electrochemical device, includes a first electrode in electrical communication with a first current collector; a second electrode in electrical communication with a second current collector; and an ionically conductive medium in ionic contact with said first and second electrodes, wherein at least a portion of the first and second electrodes form an interpenetrating network and wherein at least one of the first and second electrodes comprises an electrode structure providing two or more pathways to its current collector. | 11-17-2011 |
20130056723 | Protective Barriers for Electronic Devices - The present disclosure provides for electronic devices that use low cost, conductive materials as transparent conductors. The devices contain corrosion preventative conductive polymer layers and conductive innerlayer barriers that separate corrosive electrolyte from the conductors which are prone to corrosion and dissolution, while providing an uninterrupted electrical circuit. The present disclosure also allows for the use of layers which have been applied from aqueous media thereby reducing both the cost and the environmental impact of the electronic devices. Methods of manufacture are also provided. | 03-07-2013 |
20130074935 | DYE FORMULATION FOR FABRICATING DYE SENSITIZED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Disclosed and claimed herein is an aqueous dye dispersion for making a dye sensitized electronic device having, a water insoluble dye, an alkalizing agent, a surfactant; and water. The water insoluble dye has at least one acid group and the aqueous dye dispersion is substantially free of volatile organic solvents, co-solvents and diluents. Further disclosed and claimed is a method of making a photoelectronic device using the claimed aqueous dye dispersion. | 03-28-2013 |
20130180587 | Solar Cells - Disclosed and claimed herein are methods of preparing colorant sensitized solar cells using pre-sensitized semiconductor particles, said particles are coated and thermally processed at temperatures that maintains the sensitivity of the colorant. The pre-sensitized particles are prepared in an aqueous or organic solvent colorant admixture. The solar cells may contain heat sensitive substrates as well as heat resistant substrates. Also disclosed and claimed are solar cells prepared from the disclosed and claimed pre-sensitized semiconductor particles as well as the colorant/particle dispersion. | 07-18-2013 |