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Angela Greiner, Plano, TX US
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| 20110047883 | System and Method of Pet Behavior Modification | 03-03-2011 |
Charles A. Greiner, Irwin, PA US
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| 20110022839 | Method and system for establishing a trusted and decentralized peer-to-peer network - The present invention offers a new and improved method and system to establish a trusted and decentralized peer-to-peer network for: the sharing of computer files between and among computing devices; trusted chat sessions; and for other applications of trusted peer-to-peer networks. | 01-27-2011 |
Christopher Greiner, Birmingham, MI US
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| 20120067559 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF A VEHICLE - A system and method for environmental management of a vehicle automatically operates a vehicle climate control system to quickly and efficiently defog a vehicle windshield, while still operating at or near environmental comfort guidelines determined by a vehicle occupant. The method may be executed by an HVAC control system that is configured with a preprogrammed algorithm to operate an HVAC to achieve the desired results. A number of sensors can provide inputs to the control system, which can also receive inputs from a number of manual overrides operable by an occupant of the vehicle. The preprogrammed algorithm is configured to act on the various inputs to operate the HVAC to strike an appropriate balance between occupant comfort and windshield defogging. | 03-22-2012 |
Christopher Mark Greiner, Birmingham, MI US
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| 20100274394 | Climate Control Head With Fuel Economy Indicator - A climate control system having a control head including a display providing at least one comfort level indicator and a fuel economy indicator is provided. The comfort level indicator displays a plurality of comfort level settings corresponding to relative thermal comfort in all weather conditions. Each comfort level setting corresponds to a range of temperatures so that once a comfort range is obtained, the climate control system will be reluctant to consume additional energy, thereby maintaining or improving the current fuel economy state. The fuel economy indicator provides for direct communication of the impact of comfort level settings on fuel economy. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100286830 | Climate Control System And Method For Optimizing Energy Consumption Of A Vehicle - A climate control system and method for optimizing energy consumption in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is provided. By varying evaporator temperatures based on occupant settings and environmental conditions, electric compressor speed can be optimized to provide the necessary cooling capacities resulting in energy savings. Determining the impact that increasing or decreasing engine cooling fan speed has on the overall energy consumption of the climate control system without affecting target discharge air temperature provides for energy saving opportunities. Optimizing energy consumption according to the provided strategy provides for improved fuel economy without sacrificing passenger comfort. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110082594 | Climate Control System And Method For Optimizing Energy Consumption of A Vehicle - A climate control system includes a control head having a warmer/cooler temperature control for providing relative thermal comfort. A thermal comfort rating (TCR) corresponding to a range of passenger cabin temperatures is determined based upon a comfort level selection by an occupant using the control head. A control strategy employs look-up tables corresponding to the TCR to determine the speed of an electric compressor and the position of a temperature control blend door. The strategy provides for a relatively fast ramp down to a minimum compressor speed to improve fuel economy while maintaining a relative level of thermal comfort. | 04-07-2011 |
Craig A. Greiner, Pittsboro, NC US
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| 20100107959 | DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR PRESSURE PROTECTING AND DELIVERING A SUBMERGED PAYLOAD AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A payload delivery unit for protecting and delivering a payload submerged in a submersion medium comprises a container including a pressure resistant shell and a resilient seal device. The shell defines a containment chamber and includes first and second shell members having opposed first and second sealing faces, respectively. The seal device engages and is interposed between the first and second sealing faces. The container is configured and constructed such that: when the submersion medium applies an exterior pressure to the first and second shell members such that a shell pressure differential, defined as the exterior pressure less an interior pressure of the containment chamber, exceeds a prescribed pressure, the first and second shell members compressively load and deform the seal device to effect a seal between the first and second shell members that prevents ingress of the submersion medium into the containment chamber; and when the shell pressure differential is less than the prescribed pressure, the seal device elastically rebounds to separate the first and second shell members to permit ingress of the submersion medium into the containment chamber. | 05-06-2010 |
Dale L. Greiner, Hubbardston, MA US
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| 20110113496 | TRANSGENIC NON-HUMAN ANIMAL AND METHODS FOR STEM CELL ENGRAFTMENT - Transgenic immunodeficient non-human animals according to embodiments of the present invention are described which include in their genome a nucleic acid encoding xenogeneic Stem Cell Factor operably linked to a promoter. Administration of xenogeneic hematopoetic stem cells to the inventive transgenic animals results in engraftment of the xenogeneic hematopoetic stem cells and xenogeneic leukocytes are produced in the animals, without conditioning such as without conditioning by irradiation and without conditioning by a radiomimetic agent. | 05-12-2011 |
Dan Greiner, San Jose, CA US
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| 20110078421 | ENHANCED MONITOR FACILITY - A monitoring facility that is operable in two modes allowing compatibility with prior existing monitoring facilities. In one mode, in response to encountering a monitored event, an interrupt is generated. In another mode, in response to encountering a monitored event, one or more associated counters are incremented without causing an interrupt. | 03-31-2011 |
David G. Greiner, New Hyde Park, NY US
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| 20110010543 | PLATFORM VALIDATION AND MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES - Methods, components and apparatus for implementing platform validation and management (PVM) are disclosed. PVM provides the functionality and operations of a platform validation entity with remote management of devices by device management components and systems such as a home node-B management system or component. Example PVM operations bring devices into a secure target state before allowing connectivity and access to a core network. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110041003 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR H(e)NB INTEGRITY VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION - An apparatus and method for providing home evolved node-B (H(e)NB) integrity verification and validation using autonomous validation and semi-autonomous validation is disclosed herein. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110265153 | Protection Against Unsolicited Communication - Methods and apparatus are disclosed to provide protection against Unsolicited Communication (UC) in a network, such as, without limitation, an Internet Protocol (IP) Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). A communication may originate from a sending device and may be intended for delivery to a receiving device. A network may determine authentication information associated with the sending device. The network may send the authentication information to a receiving entity to evaluate if the communication is unsolicited using the authentication information. If the communication is determined to be acceptable, a connection associated with the communication may be allowed. | 10-27-2011 |
Donald William Greiner, Grandville, MI US
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| 20120081162 | AUTOMATIC DARKENING FILTER (ADF) EYE PROTECTION DEVICE WITH IMPROVED DRIVE CIRCUITRY - Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for operating an automatic darkening filter (ADF) eye protection device. An operating voltage is alternately applied to a pair of control terminals of an ADF device circuit in a continuing sequence where a first polarity voltage is applied to the pair of terminals and then reversed. A delay period is provided between application of the alternating polarities. In some embodiments ground potential is applied to both terminals of the pair of terminals during the delay period. | 04-05-2012 |
Douglas Greiner, Fremont, CA US
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| 20110123985 | COLUMN ENRICHMENT OF PCR BEADS COMPRISING TETHERED AMPLICONS - An enrichment module and method are provided for enriching a population of templated beads and separating them from non-templated beads. The method can include hybridizing a templated bead with an enrichment bead to form a complex, trapping the complex in a filtration medium, washing non-templated beads through the filtration medium while retaining the complex, and then eluting the templated bead from the complex. The module can include a column for enrichment and filtration material exhibiting desired size-exclusion properties. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110207624 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING VALIDATION, CALIBRATION AND NORMALIZATION - A system for performing quality control for nucleic acid sample sequencing is disclosed. The system comprises a set of solid supports, each solid support having attached thereto a plurality of nucleic acid sequences, wherein the set comprises plural groups of solid supports and each group contains solid supports having the same nucleic acid sequences attached thereto. The nucleic acid sequences of each group differ from each other. The nucleic acid sequences are synthetically derived, and the nucleic acids sequences are designed such that the nucleic acid sequences produce a predefined pattern of detectable signals during a sequencing run. A method of preparing a quality control for performing nucleic acid sample sequencing, a method of validating a nucleic acid sequencing instrument during a nucleic acid sequencing experiment, and a method of processing nucleic acid sequencing data during a nucleic acid sequencing experiment are also disclosed. | 08-25-2011 |
Douglas H. Greiner, Stevenson Ranch, CA US
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| 20100001128 | Retracting Air Cushioned Landing System for Air Vehicles - A hybrid air vehicle is disclosed in which a cover is provided for a plurality of air cushioned landing pads to reduce drag when airborne. The pad is inflatable to provide an air cushioned during touchdown and deflatable during flight of the air vehicle. The cover can include a first cover portion and a second cover portion. A first cover roller of the first cover portion and a matching second cover roller of the second cover portion abut to cover the corresponding pad. The first cover roller and the second cover roller, which are separate and free from a physical linkage there between, are separable in an eyelid fashion to expose the corresponding pad. A separation gap between the first cover roller and the second cover roller is increased or decreased by roller straps to cover or expose the corresponding pad. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100230533 | System and Methods for Buoyancy Management in an Airship - An airship comprising a hull configured to be inflated with a first gas; a ballonet in the hull, the ballonet configured to be inflated with a second gas that is heavier than the first gas; a fan configured to draw the second gas into the ballonet; an inflatable landing system; a duct configured in the ballonet to allow access to components in the airship; and a valve coupled to the ballonet. The valve provides a pathway for air to flow between the ballonet and a plenum chamber, the plenum chamber is formed by the airship, a landing surface, and the inflatable landing system when the inflatable landing system is in contact with the landing surface. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20120043416 | RETRACTING AIR CUSHIONED LANDING SYSTEM FOR AIR VEHICLES - An air vehicle includes a bag skirt extendable along a portion of a hull of the air vehicle. The bag skirt is inflatable to provide an air cushion during touchdown and deflatable during flight of the air vehicle. The air vehicle also includes a cover roller adjacent the bag skirt, and a cover portion coupled to the cover roller. The cover roller is operable between exposed position and unexposed positions to expose and hide the bag skirt with the cover portion. The cover roller includes an extensible shaft and a pad securely wrapped around the extensible shaft. The extensible shaft is capable of being rotated along a shaft axis. One end of the extensible shaft is pivotally coupled to the hull by an anchor. A circumference of the cover roller is configured as a function of a distance between the exposed and the unexposed positions. | 02-23-2012 |
Douglas P. Greiner, Fremont, CA US
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| 20080248589 | Sample Presentation Device - The present invention relates to sample presentation devices useful in performing analytical measurements. These devices have been configured to enable various aspects of liquid handling such as: retention, storage, transport, concentration, positioning, and transfer. Additionally, these devices can enhance the detection and characterization of analytes. The sample presentation devices of the present invention are comprised of one or more substrates having a plurality of zones of differing wettability. Methods of analyzing samples using the sample presentation device of the invention, as well as methods of making the sample presentation devices are disclosed. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090099027 | Methods of Modifying Support Surfaces for the Immobilization of Particles and the Use of the Immobilized Particles for Analyzing Nucleic Acids - Methods of modifying a nucleophilic surface of a support are described. The methods involve reacting a multifunctional electrophilic reagent with nucleophilic groups on the surface of the support. The resulting electrophilic surface can be used for the covalent attachment of particles (e.g. beads) having nucleophilic functional groups. For example, nucleic acid templates with nucleophilic (e.g., amine) groups can be attached to a surface of the particles. The nucleophilic groups on the nucleic acid templates can then be used to attach the particles to the modified surface of the support. The resulting support-bound particles can be used to analyze (e.g., sequence) the nucleic acid templates on the particles. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100129810 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCING VALIDATION, CALIBRATION AND NORMALIZATION - A system for performing quality control for nucleic acid sample sequencing is disclosed. The system has a set of solid supports, each support having attached thereto a plurality of nucleic acid sequences. The set has plural groups of solid supports and each group contains solid supports having the same nucleic acid sequences attached thereto. The nucleic acid sequences of each group differ from each other. The nucleic acid sequences are synthetically derived. A method of preparing a quality control for performing nucleic acid sample sequencing and a method of validating a nucleic acid sequencing instrument are also disclosed. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20110070659 | SAMPLE PRESENTATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to sample presentation devices useful in performing analytical measurements. These devices have been configured to enable various aspects of liquid handling such as: retention, storage, transport, concentration, positioning, and transfer. Additionally, these devices can enhance the detection and characterization of analytes. The sample presentation devices of the present invention are comprised of one or more substrates having a plurality of zones of differing wettability. Methods of analyzing samples using the sample presentation device of the invention, as well as methods of making the sample presentation devices are disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110171748 | Device And Method For Making Discrete Volumes Of A First Fluid In Contact With A Second Fluid, Which Are Immiscible With Each Other - Various embodiments described in the application relate to an apparatus, system, and method for generating, within a conduit, discrete volumes of one or more fluids that are immiscible with a second fluid. The discrete volumes can be used for biochemical or molecular biology procedures involving small volumes, for example, microliter-sized volumes, nanoliter-sized volumes, or smaller. The system can comprise an apparatus comprising at least one conduit operatively connected to one or more pumps for providing discrete volumes separated from one another by a fluid that is immiscible with the fluid(s) of the discrete volumes, for example, aqueous immiscible-fluid-discrete volumes separated by an oil. | 07-14-2011 |
Hans-Jurgen Greiner, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20100205239 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO OPTIMIZE DATA COMMUNICATION IN A COMPUTATIONAL NETWORK - A system and method for data communication in a computational network is disclosed. The computational network includes a server computational device and a client computational device. The server computational device stores one or more container data objects, and a container data object includes a reference to multiple external data objects. The client computational device retrieves a container data object from the server computational device. If the container data object includes a reference to multiple external data objects, the client computational device sends a request to the server computational device. The server computational device provides a response including the multiple external data objects. | 08-12-2010 |
Jack Greiner, Milltown, NJ US
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| 20100041904 | ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS: C-17 HOMOLOGATED OLEANOLIC ACID DERIVATIVES - This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula: | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100048911 | ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS: NOVEL DERIVATIVES OF OLEANOLIC ACID - Disclosed herein are novel oleanolic acid derivatives. Methods of preparing these compounds are also disclosed. The oleanolic acid derivatives of this invention may be used for the treatment and prevention of many diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, inflammation, and pathologies involving oxidative stress. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20110245206 | ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS: C-17 HOMOLOGATED OLEANOLIC ACID DERIVATIVES - This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula: | 10-06-2011 |
John W. Greiner, Ijamsville, MD US
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| 20100150960 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CHITOSAN ENHANCED IMMUNE RESPONSE - The present invention features methods and compositions related to chitosan antigen depots, and chitosan cytokine depots, and the use of depot compositions in treating and preventing diseases. | 06-17-2010 |
John W. Greiner, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20080201450 | OWNER CONTROLLED ACCESS TO SHARED DATA RESOURCE - A method, system and computer program product for controlling an access to a data resource are disclosed. According to an embodiment, a method for controlling an access to a data resource comprises: communicating a request for the access to the data resource from a requester to an owner of the data resource for validation, the communicating being implemented by a network server; and generating information required by an access implementation server to implement a validated access and updating a data storage device with the generated information. | 08-21-2008 |
Kevin A. Greiner, Decatur, GA US
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| 20090307117 | Utility services payment system, methods and apparatus - The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for combining aspects of a prepay and post pay utility service billing arrangement. When a customer enrolls in the program with the system, utility service is initiated and a first bill is generated and transmitted; the amount of the first bill is an estimated amount of charges for the service to be provided during a first period. In subsequent billing periods, subsequent bills are generated and transmitted and each includes an estimated amount of charges for the subsequent period as well as a difference between actual and estimated charges for the service during the previous billing period, less any payments received from the customer. Service may be terminated if the customer withdraws from the program, if the customer fails to make timely payments, or for other reasons. If service is terminated, a final bill may be generated and transmitted based on actual charges, net of any amounts | 12-10-2009 |
Matthew Greiner, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20090315342 | ADJUSTABLE CAM FOR CAM LOCK - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for fine tuning the fit and function of a cam lock used to secure an enclosure or similar. A cam lock is provided with a cam and a set of variously sized adjustment pads that may be individually secured at one end of the cam. The adjustment pads each differ in thickness, and are installable on the cam without the need of tools. The variously sized adjustment pads allow field installation and adjustment of the position of cam contact surfaces to easily and quickly adjust positioning for spacing variations due to manufacturing tolerances. Such customized installation provides improved security, reduced noise and rattle of the enclosure door, and a more professional aspect to the installation. | 12-24-2009 |
Matthew R. Greiner, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20080307837 | Convertible motorized latch - Disclosed is a convertible motorized latch that may be configured in either of a slam latch or a dead bolt latch configuration, just by desired selection and replacement of a minimal number of components, and which may be used on new (oem) equipment or in retrofit applications. In either preferred configuration, an electric motor contained within the latch housing operates to open or unlock the latch. Latch closure may be provided by spring actuation in a slam configuration or by further motor operation in a dead bolt configuration. Either present configuration may make use of an electrical feedback switch for signaling latch retraction while the dead bolt configuration may also include a second electrical feedback switch for signaling latch extension. A gear train may be incorporated within the latch housing to provide reduced speed and increased torque from the electric motor. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090132090 | FIELD RETROFITTABLE REFRIGERATOR LOCK WITH TEMPERATURE MONITORING, TEMPERATURE BASED ACCESS CONTROL AND ALARMING - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology subject matters for temperature monitoring and controlled access to refrigerated medications. An electronically controlled lock is installed on a refrigerator used for storage of temperature sensitive medications. Lock access is given to individuals having differing levels of access authorization so that user level authorization holders may have access to stored medications. Supervisor level authorization holders may have access to stored medications and may also effect changes in lock settings including setting alarm levels. Alarm levels may be adjusted to monitor temperatures within the refrigerated storage area so that in the case that temperature fall outside preset limits, access to the stored medicines may be had only by those individuals having supervisory access authorization. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100000999 | UNDERGROUND TANK LOCK - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for securing access to an underground device such as a storage tank. A lockable blocking plate is secured to a filler cap for an underground storage tank in a manner to inhibit access to the filler cap. The locking mechanism is configured such that the lock and blocking plate may freely rotate with respect to the filler cap. The blocking plate may include a side skirt extending to cover portions of the filler cap and, optionally, portions of a standpipe and coupling for the filler cap. Free rotation is enabled by way of an annular groove in a portion of the locking mechanism, and into which groove one or more locking portions may be inserted, or by way of a freely moving swivel boss attached to the filler cap. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20120038177 | CONVERTIBLE MOTORIZED LATCH - Disclosed is a convertible motorized latch that may be configured in either of a slam latch or a dead bolt latch configuration, just by desired selection and replacement of a minimal number of components, and which may be used on new (oem) equipment or in retrofit applications. In either preferred configuration, an electric motor contained within the latch housing operates to open or unlock the latch. Latch closure may be provided by spring actuation in a slam configuration or by further motor operation in a dead bolt configuration. Either present configuration may make use of an electrical feedback switch for signaling latch retraction while the dead bolt configuration may also include a second electrical feedback switch for signaling latch extension. A gear train may be incorporated within the latch housing to provide reduced speed and increased torque from the electric motor. | 02-16-2012 |
Matthew R. Greiner, Greer, SC US
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| 20110056253 | ELECTRONIC LATCH MECHANISM - A latch apparatus for providing secure storage to an enclosure is disclosed. The latch apparatus can include an actuating device that operates to lock or unlock the latch apparatus in response to a control signal. The control signal can be communicated to the latch apparatus through an RF or other transmitted signal or through hardwires connecting the latch apparatus to the remote device. The latch apparatus can be maintained in either a locked state or an unlocked state without having to continuously supply power to the latch apparatus. The latch apparatus can include a latch hook that can be detent biased to both the open position and the closed position while the latch apparatus is in either a locked state or an unlocked state. The latch hook can move from the open position to the closed position while the latch apparatus is in a locked state. The latch apparatus can also have a thickness such that the latch apparatus will fit in the gap in which drawer slide hardware for an enclosure is installed. | 03-10-2011 |
Michael Thomas Greiner, Fayetteville, GA US
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| 20100000405 | METHOD OF TREATING COMBUSTION GASES - A method of treating exhaust gases is described comprising the introduction of a treatment composition including or comprising a micelle encapsulating compound. A preferred embodiment the treatment comprises by volume; from about 4 to about 40 parts of an alkoxylated C | 01-07-2010 |
Philip A. Greiner, Fairfield, CT US
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| 20110165542 | MULTI-PARAMETER, CUSTOMIZABLE SIMULATION BUILDING SYSTEM FOR CLINICAL SCENARIOS FOR EDUCATING AND TRAINING NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS - The present invention provides a new and unique technique for providing simulation-based education tools and strategies, including for building a simulation program, such as a simulation program for educating and training nurses and other health care professionals. The simulation technique features a simulation module having one or more database and simulation scenario building modules. The database module is configured to receive inputs or instructions containing information about a selection of one or more simulation parameters stored therein, chosen by a simulation builder, including faculty, instructors or clinical educators, and based on some combination of personal preferences and specific teaching or learning objectives for building a customized simulation for educating and training nurses and other health care professionals. The database module is also configured to provide information about the selection of one or more simulation parameters. The simulation scenario building module is configured to receive the information about the selection of one or more simulation parameters, and to provide simulation scenario building signaling containing information about one or more customized simulation scenarios built for the customized simulation for educating and training nurses and other health care professionals based at least partly on the selection of the one or more simulation parameters contained in the signaling. | 07-07-2011 |