An apparatus, system and method for obtaining hemodynamic characteristics of an individual is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first sensor arranged to sense a first hemodynamic data from a first radial artery; a second sensor arranged to sense a second hemodynamic data from a second radial artery; and an occlusion device arranged to be positioned around a third major blood vessel where the second major blood vessel branch from, the occlusion device operable to occlude the third major blood vessel for a predetermined period. The apparatus, system and method are suitable for deriving a risk indicator of one or more types of cardiovascular diseases.
This invention relates to a system and a method for continuous monitoring of the heart activities via a mobile device and algorithm to detect heart anomalies based on readings on electrocardiogram (ECG) and phonocardiogram (PCG). The system includes an integrated ECG and PCG apparatus comprising: a housing having a top part and a bottom part, the bottom part of the housing includes a tapered surface extending from a perimeter of a bottom surface to an opening at the top of the bottom part forming an acoustic chamber; a power source housed within the top part; an audio receiver arranged to seal the opening for obtaining PCG signal; a plurality of dry sensors arranged at the bottom surface for obtaining ECG signal; a processing unit powered by the power source and communicatively connectable to the audio receiver and the plurality of dry sensors,wherein the bottom part of the housing is adaptably configured to create a snug fit on a subject preventing the audio receiver from picking acoustic noise from outside the acoustic chamber.
An apparatus, system and method for obtaining hemodynamic characteristics of an individual is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first sensor arranged to sense a first hemodynamic data from a first radial artery; a second sensor arranged to sense a second hemodynamic data from a second radial artery; and an occlusion device arranged to be positioned around a third major blood vessel where the second major blood vessel branch from, the occlusion device operable to occlude the third major blood vessel for a predetermined period. The apparatus, system and method are suitable for deriving a risk indicator of one or more types of cardiovascular diseases.
G01F 1/56 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects
A61B 5/0265 - Measuring blood flow using electromagnetic means, e.g. electromagnetic flow meter
A61B 5/05 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves
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Method and system for multi-layer positioning system
This invention relates to a navigation system for integrating a number of positioning receivers to obtain a final position. The navigation system comprises an operation and control module and a unifying module. The operation and control module is being configured to receive a location data from each of the positioning receivers and transmits the location data to the unifying module. The unifying module will then determine the final position based on a statistical model. In particular, the statistical model uses normal distribution to determine the final position. This final position is then displayed on the display of the navigation system.
This invention relates to a method of establishing a secured ad-hoc network for a plurality of Internet of Things (IoT) nodes. The method includes determining at least four trusted IoT nodes, assigning a master node among the four trusted IoT nodes based on information from a security planning template, selecting three IoT nodes from the trusted IoT nodes, generating instructions comprising a sequence of actions for each of the three selected IoT nodes, transmitting the instructions to each of the three IoT nodes, in response to receiving a stream from one of the three trusted IoT nodes, the master node generates a master key with an expiry time, and distributing the master key and the expiry time to each of the trusted IoT nodes.
Drug delivery compositions for delivering a drug to an aquatic animal may deliver an immunogenic antigen to induce an immune response in the aquatic animal. The composition comprises: (a) a nanoparticle; and (b) the active ingredient contained in said nanoparticle. A method for preparing the drug delivery composition and method of delivering a drug composition to an aquatic animal or inducing an immune response in an aquatic animal are also disclosed. Preferred compositions are based on a nanoclay such as a halloysite that has been surface-treated with aminopropyltriethoxysilane and then coated with chitosan and loaded with a vaccine derived from the outer membrane of Tenacibaculum bacteria.
This invention relates to a rotatable assembly for a self-propelled wheelchair. The rotatable assembly comprises a holder, a mounting adaptor, a rotating block and a securing means. The holder has a cutout defining a C-shape base. The mounting adaptor is secured to the holder and adapted to be mountable on a frame of the wheelchair. The rotating block is arranged within the cutout of the holder and rotatably coupled to the holder. The rotating block has a through opening adapted for mounting onto a rear wheel of the wheelchair. The holder and the rotating block are arranged such the rotating block is rotatable between a first position in which the rear wheel is adjacent a side of the wheelchair and a second position in which the rear wheel is adjacent a rear of the wheelchair. The securing means is adapted for locking the rotating block when in the first position and unlocking the rotating block to move between the first and second positions.
A61G 5/02 - Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs propelled by the patient or disabled person
The present invention relates to substituted phenyl cinnamyl ketones of Formula (I) for use in therapy: wherein R1 to R11 are defined as described in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer(s), solvate or polymorph thereof, that are used in the treatment on RNA virus related infections. The present invention also relates to use of the compounds as described in the specification for the manufacture of a medicament in the treatment of a disease associated with RNA virus infections. The present invention also relates a method of preventing or treating a disease associated with a RNA virus related infection comprising administering to a subject in need of treatment a compound as described in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
C07D 307/68 - Carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen
C07D 317/54 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms
C07C 49/84 - Ketones containing a keto group bound to a six-membered aromatic ring containing ether groups, groups, groups, or groups
C07C 49/755 - Unsaturated compounds containing a keto group being part of a ring containing ether groups, groups, groups, or groups a keto group being part of a condensed ring system with two or three rings, at least one ring being a six-membered aromatic ring
C07D 311/30 - Benzo [b] pyrans, not hydrogenated in the carbocyclic ring with oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached in position 4 with aromatic rings attached in position 2 or 3 with aromatic rings attached in position 2 only not hydrogenated in the hetero ring, e.g. flavones
A61K 31/343 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having five-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. isosorbide condensed with a carbocyclic ring, e.g. coumaran, bufuralol, befunolol, clobenfurol, amiodarone
A61K 31/341 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having five-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. isosorbide not condensed with another ring, e.g. ranitidine, furosemide, bufetolol, muscarine
A61K 31/36 - Compounds containing methylenedioxyphenyl groups, e.g. sesamin
A61K 31/352 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings, e.g. cannabinols, methantheline
A61K 31/122 - Ketones having the oxygen atom directly attached to a ring, e.g. quinones, vitamin K1, anthralin
A61K 31/14 - Quaternary ammonium compounds, e.g. edrophonium, choline
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMABLE PRESSURE ACTIVATED FLOATATION TRIGGER DEVICE
This invention relates to a trigger device for activating a canister coupled to a life vest, the trigger device comprising a pyrotechnic, a circuitry and a housing for housing the pyrotechnic and circuitry. The circuitry comprises a battery, a water probe sensor, a pressure depth sensor, a fall detection sensor, a pyrotechnic actuator communicatively connected to an igniter of the pyrotechnic, a processing unit having a processor and memory, instructions stored on said memory to analyse input received from each of the water probe sensor, pressure depth sensor, and fall detection sensor, and activate the pyrotechnic actuator based on a result from the analysis.
This invention relates to an encoding method for adding redundancy to data to be stored on a computer system or a distributed storage system. The method comprises receiving data to be encoded, selecting two integers nb and mb where nb/mb is bigger than 1, generating a parity check matrix, H, using the selected two integers nb and mb that satisfy certain conditions, and encoding the data based on the erasure code with the determined parity check matrix, H, to form encoded data and parity chunks.
G06F 11/10 - Adding special bits or symbols to the coded information, e.g. parity check, casting out nines or elevens
H03M 13/19 - Single error correction without using particular properties of the cyclic codes, e.g. Hamming codes, extended or generalised Hamming codes
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A PORTABLE WHOLE-BODY EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEM FOR EXERCISE-INDUCED HYPERTHERMIA
This invention relates to a portable evaporative cooling system. The portable evaporative cooling system includes a cover, a first conduit, a second conduit and a number of nozzles. The first conduit is for conveying dry gas while the second conduit is for conveying liquid. Each of the nozzles includes a base with a first inlet in fluid communication with the first conduit, a second inlet in fluid communication with the second conduit, and an outlet. The base defines a first passageway extending between the first inlet and the outlet and a second passageway extending between the second inlet and a tip of the outlet. Further the nozzles are fitted on the cover with the outlet extending through apertures of the cover.
F28D 5/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, using the cooling effect of natural or forced evaporation
B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-LAYER POSITIONING SYSTEM
This invention relates to a navigation system for integrating a number of positioning receivers to obtain a final position. The navigation system comprises an operation and control module and a unifying module. The operation and control module is being configured to receive a location data from each of the positioning receivers and transmits the location data to the unifying module. The unifying module will then determine the final position based on a statistical model. In particular, the statistical model uses normal distribution to determine the final position. This final position is then displayed on the display of the navigation system.
The invention relates to a method for minimising post-acidification in cultured product. The method comprises the steps of controlling the amount of protein and lactose present in a cultured product within a predetermined ratio, controlling buffering capacity of the protein ingredients in the cultured product within a predetermined value, and maintaining pH of the cultured product within a predetermined pH.
A23C 3/00 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations
C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions
The invention relates to use of compounds represented by the general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n is an integer from 2 to 5; p is an integer from 0 to 4; R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, a thiol group, and a thioether group, wherein at least two of R1 are on the carbon-2 and carbon-5 positions of the phenyl group; R2 and R3 are independently a methylene group or a nucleophile; Z is an oxygen (O) atom or sulfur (S) atom; and T is hydrogen or an optionally substituted aliphatic group or optionally substituted aryl group; in the manufacture of a medicament for prevention and/or treatment and/or containment of a condition associated with a cell proliferative disorder.
C07D 317/58 - Radicals substituted by nitrogen atoms
C07D 209/14 - Radicals substituted by nitrogen atoms, not forming part of a nitro radical
C07C 235/34 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton containing six-membered aromatic rings having the nitrogen atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms
The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is a methyl group, for use in preventing and treating pathogenic fungal infection in plants, wherein the compound does not exhibit any cytotoxic activity towards plants and mammals.
The present invention relates to use of a series of compounds and compositions comprising the same for enhancing telomerase expression and/or activating telomerase activity in a cell or tissue of a subject and for treatment of diseases, disorders and/or conditions capable of being affected by enhanced telomerase expression and/or telomerase activation.
C07D 311/30 - Benzo [b] pyrans, not hydrogenated in the carbocyclic ring with oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached in position 4 with aromatic rings attached in position 2 or 3 with aromatic rings attached in position 2 only not hydrogenated in the hetero ring, e.g. flavones
C07D 311/28 - Benzo [b] pyrans, not hydrogenated in the carbocyclic ring with oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached in position 4 with aromatic rings attached in position 2 or 3 with aromatic rings attached in position 2 only
A61K 31/352 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings, e.g. cannabinols, methantheline
This invention relates to a system and method of mounting and dismounting of a virtual file system on a computer system in response to a connection with a personal mobile device. The personal mobile device contains critical information which is sent to the computer system through a network to enable the computer system to locate and access resources distributed in one or more cloud network through the mounted virtual file system.
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
A foldable seat for a walking aid. The foldable seat includes a rigidly affixed leg for added stability. The foldable seat is further configured to move from a use position in a support area of the walking aid to a storage area that minimizes the interference of the foldable seat with a user in the support area. The foldable seat moves in such a manner that the seat remains substantially parallel to the ground.
This invention relates to a system for storing data on a plurality of device in a cloud network. The system comprises a server, a processing unit and a media readable by the processing unit. Instructions for directing the processing unit are stored in the media. The instructions comprises receiving data storage information for a plurality of slices of data representing a set of data wherein the data storage information includes an identifier of each of the plurality of slices, an identifier of one of said plurality of devices in said cloud network storing the data, and error detection data for each of the slices, and storing the data storage information in a memory.
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
G06F 9/06 - Arrangements for program control, e.g. control units using stored programs, i.e. using an internal store of processing equipment to receive or retain programs
The present invention discloses a heat exchanging assembly with a body adaptable to a catheter for measuring blood flow rate with a supply system for providing the heat exchanging medium to the heat exchanging assembly at a constant temperature and constant flow rate. The heat exchanging assembly comprises a heat exchanging element, a plurality of temperature sensors, a sensor lumen and an inflation lumen.
This invention relates to a high speed computation technique and system for minimizing image blur caused by out-of-focus regions in projected image. In particular, this invention makes use of the sharpness values and multi-resolution interpolation of point spread function (PSF) to enhance the computational efficiency. More particularly, this invention provides a technique to enhance the system performance by automatically determine the best focus plane of the system.
This invention relates to a method and system that predicts the quality of food at an earlier stage of food distribution. The system predicts a quality of food in the following manner. The system receives a number of tubes in each of a plurality of series that exhibit bacterial growth at a first incubation time and calculates a bacterial density of each of the plurality of series from the number of tubes exhibiting bacterial growth in each of the plurality of series at the first incubation time. The system then determines one of the plurality of series having a highest bacterial density as a reference series. An estimated adjusted number of tubes that exhibit growth at a second incubation time is calculated using the reference series. The system then calculates an overall bacterial density of the plurality of series using the estimated adjusted number of tubes for each of the plurality of series and subsequently determines an estimated overall bacterial density at the second incubation time wherein the second incubation time is greater than the first incubation time.
A system and method for providing Quality of Service (QOS) rules for handling packets in a network. Each agent device in the network monitors packet traffic handled by the agent device to generate a statistics about the packet traffic. A Quality of Service controller receives the statistics from each of the agent devices and analyzes the statistics. Based upon the analysis of the statistics, the QOS controller generates and/or updates the QOS rules. The QOS rules are then transmitted to the agent devices and enforcer devices in the network for implementation.
This invention relates to a method and system for scheduling events having an overlapping set of participants into time slots. The method and/or system schedules events into time slots such that events scheduled in the same time slot do not include an overlapping group of participants. The process of scheduling is performed in the following manner. First, participant data for each participant is received. A list of participants for each event is then created. All possible pairs of events are then formed. The intersections of participants for each pair of events are determined. The intersection coefficients for each pair and the list of mutually exclusive events for each event are then determined. These are then used for check for conflicts when scheduling the events in the time slots.
G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
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Plant extract comprising statins and preparation techniques and uses thereof
A plant extract comprising one or more statins and being substantially free of polar compounds that affect pharmacokinetics of a drug in a subject is provided. Also provided is a method of preparing an extract comprising the step of removing polar compounds that affect pharmacokinetics of a drug in a subject from a plant material containing one or more statins.
This invention relates to a system for remotely controlling devices. The system includes a camera mounted to the mounting structure. A motor in the mounting structure rotates the camera. An indicator structure is connected to the camera and moves in tandem with the camera as the motor moves the camera. Sensors are placed about the camera such that only one sensor may be in an image captured by the camera. Each sensor is associated with a device to be controlled and an indicator sensor. A user transmits signals to a processor via a network to move the camera. The processor then directs the motor to move the camera. When the camera is aligned with a sensor the indicator structure cooperates with the sensor to provide an indication of the alignment between the camera and the sensor. The processor then waits to determine if a specific set of commands for a camera movement is received. If the signals are received, the processor toggles a switch connecting the device associated with the sensor to a power supply.
A system and method for remote management of a sensor network. The system receives data from different sensors that transmit data in different format and extract sensor output data from the received data. The system analyzes the data to determine whether an alert should be generated. If an alert is needed, the system generates an alert message and transmits the message to a mobile device. The system can also receive messages from mobile devices to modify the system configuration.
H04L 12/12 - Arrangements for remote connection or disconnection of substations or of equipment thereof
H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
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ANTI-MICROBIAL COATINGS, COATING SOLUTIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME
A coating solution comprising nano-sized or micro-sized metal or metalloid chalcogenide particles in a polymer matrix precursor solution, wherein the weight ratio of metal or metalloid chalcogenide particles to said polymer matrix precursor solution enables at least a portion of said metal or metalloid chalcogenide particles to project from the surface of a polymer matrix that has been formed during cross-linking of said polymer matrix precursor solution, to thereby inactivate micro-organisms in contact with said metal or metalloid chalcogenide particles.
An external warning system for connection to an audio output of a personal mobile device. The external warning system includes a connector that couples the system to the audio output of the personal mobile device, an audio output connector that couples to a user headphone for providing audio data to the user, and a microphone that samples external sounds from the environment of the user. The system further includes a digital signal processor that monitors the samples of external sounds for a warning signal. When a warning signal is detected, a multiplexer in the system is switched from providing audio data from the personal mobile device to providing audio data from the microphone to the audio output. This allows a user to hear the warning signal. The system also includes an automatic charging system that uses the audio data received from the personal mobile device to charge the power supply of the system and a switch that connects the power supply to either the monitoring system or the charging system based upon the presence of a headphone connector coupled to the audio output connector.
The application provides a robotic structure (12, 16, 17, 20). The robotic structure (12, 16, 17, 20) comprises a main body (12) with a left main moving means (16), a right main moving means (17), and one or more arm units (20). The left main moving means (16) is provided at a left side and the right main moving means (17) is provided at a right side of the main body (12). The left and right main moving means are adapted to contact a ground surface area (57) on which the robotic structure (12, 16, 17, 20) is intended to move. The arm unit (20) comprises an upper branch member (25) and a lower branch member (26). The upper branch member (25) is attached to the main body (12) via an upper joint (30) and is rotatable about the upper joint (30) via an upper actuator (104, 105). A proximal end of the lower branch member (26) is attached to the upper branch member (25) body via a lower joint (36) and is rotatable about the lower joint (36) via a lower actuator (100). The upper branch member (25) further comprises an auxiliary moving means (38), which is adapted to contact the ground surface area (57). The main body (12) and the arm unit (20) are provided such that in a climbing position of the robotic structure (12, 16, 17, 20), the main body (12) is supportable by a distal tip of the lower branch member (26) and by the left main moving means (16) or the right main moving means (17).
B62D 57/028 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members having wheels and mechanical legs
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B60S 9/18 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for both lifting and manoeuvring for operating only on one end of vehicle mechanically
B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
This invention relates to a system and method for providing non-audio output of a message on a portable device. The system performs in the following manner. The system receives a message in the portable device. The contents of the message are read and parse into a plurality of parsed components. The system then searches a library stored in a memory of the portable device for each of the plurality of parsed components. The system further reads play data from the library for each of the plurality of parsed components found in the library. The play data are added for each of the plurality of parsed components to a play data set. The play data set are then stored in a memory readable by an output device. The system then transmits a signal to an output device controller to use the play data set to provide an output of the message using the output device.
The present invention refers to a cutting device for cutting tissue or a tissue layer. A cutting device can comprise a sleeve having a first end and a second end. The sleeve may comprise a slit extending from a position at the first end of the sleeve. The first end of the sleeve may be shaped to allow insertion of the sleeve between two tissue layers. Further comprised may be a cutting rod carrying a cutting blade at a first end, the cutting rod being insertable into the sleeve through the second end of the sleeve and being movable within the sleeve. The cutting rod may be positioned within the sleeve so that the cutting blade can protrude through the slit of the sleeve. The cutting device may further comprise a support rod, the support rod being insertable into the sleeve through the second end of the sleeve and being movable within the sleeve. The cutting rod and the support rod may fit together into the sleeve. When the cutting rod and the support rod are arranged together within the sleeve the cutting blade of the cutting rod is protruding through the slit of the sleeve. The present invention is further directed to a control rod, a retrieval rod and a system comprising the aforementioned elements.
A visual acuity assessment system and method. The system comprises a display configured to display an element of an eye test chart; a computing device coupled to the display for controlling at least a size and orientation of the element of the eye test chart; and an eye occluder coupled to the computing device, wherein the computing device controls the eye occluder for selectively occluding an eye of a test subject.
A61B 3/028 - Subjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient for testing visual acuitySubjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient for determination of refraction, e.g. phoropters
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INNOVATIVE INTELLIGENT HEAT EXHAUST AND AIR-CON SYSTEMS FOR DATA CENTRES OR SIMILAR FACILITIES
The application provides a room that comprises a wall ( 17), a room air outlet (22), a cabinet with an enclosure, and one or more fans. The wall (17) separates air inside the room from air outside the room. The room air outlet (22) connects an inside of the room with an outside of the room. The enclosure receives one or more electrical equipment. The enclosure comprises a first zone and a second zone. The first zone provides an equipment space for taking up the one or more electrical equipment and the second zone is provided with a cabinet air outlet. The cabinet air outlet is connected with the room air outlet (22). The fans are used for generating an air stream from the equipment space to the second zone, from the second zone to the cabinet air outlet and from the cabinet air outlet to the room air outlet (22).
A method of producing a titanium dioxide film with dopant uniformly dispersed throughout the entirety of the film. The method involves deposition of dopant, concurrently or sequentially, with titanium before oxidation of the titanium. No separate doping step is required in this invention since the doping step occurs in-situ during oxidation process. The amount of dopant incorporated into a titanium dioxide film is controllable by varying the thickness and/or number of dopant layers deposited. Furthermore, dispersion of dopant throughout the titanium dioxide film is more uniform in this invention as multiple layers of dopant may be employed.
C23C 14/22 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the process of coating
A method and system for analysing a stained bio-specimen. The method comprises the steps of: converting an image of the stained bio-specimen from a Red-Green-Blue (RGB) colour space to an Intensity-Colours colour space comprising two colour channels defining a colour plane; determining a collection of points in the colour plane representing respective combinations of values of the colour channels that appear at least once in a pixel in the Intensity-Colours colour space; fitting an ellipse to the collection of points in the colour plane; determining a major axis length of the fitted ellipse; and classifying the bio-specimen based on the major axis length.
G01N 33/483 - Physical analysis of biological material
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
G06T 5/40 - Image enhancement or restoration using histogram techniques
A method of forming a film is described. The method begins by forming a mixture including a polymer and a plurality of unordered nanomaterial. The film is dried and a plurality of pores is formed within the film. A sensitive film transducer capable of detecting changes in pressure and applied force can be made using this method.
B82B 3/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures by manipulation of individual atoms or molecules, or limited collections of atoms or molecules as discrete units
The present invention provides a method (10) for designing, representing and storing complex composite interactive hand gestures in a computer implementation. The present invention further provides a database (6) for designing the complex composite interactive hand gestures, wherein the database is stored in a computer-readable medium, said database (6) comprising codification of compass directional linear hand strokes, kinematics (speed, acceleration/deceleration) of strokes, and angular-tilts of strokes. The present invention also provides an interactive system (1) for designing, representing and storing complex composite interactive hand gestures.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTENT RESTORATION IN MOBILE DEVICES
This invention relates to a system for performing a data transfer function by a mobile device. The system performs in the following manner. The system receives a short message service message from an administrator computer via a wireless telephonic network. The contents of the short message service message are read and determined whether the contents include a command code for a data transfer function. If the contents include a command code, the system will attempt to establish a wireless connection to a second data network. Once the wireless connection is established, the system will perform the data transfer function.
The present invention provides a system for fault diagnosis for a power grid system. The system performs the fault diagnosis in the following manner. The system receives a fault report from a monitoring system. When one or more fault nodes are reported by the monitoring system, a fault signature list (FSL) is generated. The FSL is then serialized to form a fault signature sequence (FSS) by a serialization process. The fault signature sequence (FSS) will then be partitioned into several sub-groups accordingly for fault diagnosing at the whole system, sub-station or circuit line level. A case record with an identification number is assigned to each partitioned fault signature sequence. These case records are stored in a database. Each case record comprises recommendations for trouble shooting and system restoration procedures. A solution search program will perform solution searching and retrieve a matched case record.
The present invention relates to the use of a compound represented by the general formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein : n is an integer from 2 to 5; p is an integer from 0 to 4; R1 is selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, a thiol group, a thioether group, and an amino group, wherein at least two of R1 is a hydroxyl group, a thiol group or an amino group, with the proviso that wherein n is 2, R1 is not on the carbon-2 position and the carbon-5 position of the phenyl group; R2 and R3 are independently a methylene group or a nucleophile, with the proviso that at least one of R2 and R3 is a nucleophile group; Z is an oxygen (O) atom or sulfur (S) atom; T is hydrogen or an optionally substituted aliphatic group; in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a patient in need of cell therapy.
C07C 233/18 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to a carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms with the substituted hydrocarbon radical bound to the nitrogen atom of the carboxamide group by an acyclic carbon atom having the carbon atom of the carboxamide group bound to a hydrogen atom or to a carbon atom of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
The present invention provides an energy saving system being capable of implementation in an ad-hoc wireless network. The present invention further provides an ad-hoc wireless network. The present invention also provides a method for reducing energy consumption in an ad-hoc wireless network.
The invention relates to compounds represented by the general formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5; p is an integer from 0 to 4; R1 is selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, a thiol group, and a thioether group; R2 and R3 are independently a methylene group or a nucleophile, with the proviso that at least one of R2 and R3 is a nucleophile group; Z is an oxygen (O) atom or sulfur (S) atom; T is hydrogen or an optionally substituted aliphatic group; with the proviso that when n = 2, R1 is not -OCH3 on the carbon-3 position of the phenyl group and R1 is not -OH on the carbon-4 position of the phenyl group.
C07C 275/24 - Derivatives of urea, i.e. compounds containing any of the groups the nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups having nitrogen atoms of urea groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an unsaturated carbon skeleton containing six-membered aromatic rings
A61P 9/00 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system
A61P 39/06 - Free radical scavengers or antioxidants
A61P 11/00 - Drugs for disorders of the respiratory system
C07C 235/34 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton containing six-membered aromatic rings having the nitrogen atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms
A61K 31/165 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide
C07C 335/12 - Derivatives of thiourea having nitrogen atoms of thiourea groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an unsaturated carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton containing six-membered aromatic rings
A61K 31/17 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having the group N—C(O)—N or N—C(S)—N, e.g. urea, thiourea, carmustine
A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
C07D 213/59 - Radicals substituted by carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals with at least one of the bonds being to sulfur
A61P 7/12 - Antidiuretics, e.g. drugs for diabetes insipidus
C07D 317/60 - Radicals substituted by carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals
44.
SYSTEM FOR SELF-ADMINISTERING LIQUID MEDICINE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
The present invention describes a system (10, 10a, 10b) for self-administering liquid medicine for a visually impaired person. The system (10, 10a, 10b) includes a plunger (13, 13a, 13b) associated with a syringe (12,12a,12b), a medicine dosage sticker (50) and intake frequency sticker (70). The plunger (13, 13a, 13b) has a series of projections (22, 22a-22c, 40) or notches (35), which are spaced apart according to a major graduation scale on the syringe (12, 12a, 12b). The dosage and frequency stickers comprise sections that are defined by perforated lines (60, 80). A perforated line (60, 80) can be torn so that an end section denotes alphabet A, B, T or C and a number of intermediate sections convey or encode the intake prescription, such as, intake dose and frequency.
A plant extract comprising one or more statins and being substantially free of polar compounds that affect pharmacokineticsof a drug in a subject is provided. Also provided is a method of preparing an extract comprising the step of removing polar compounds that affect pharmacokinetics of a drug in a subject from a plant material containing one or more statins.
A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
A plant extract comprising one or more statins and being substantially free of polar compounds that affect pharmacokinetics of a drug in a subject is provided. Also provided is a method of preparing an extract comprising the step of removing polar compounds that affect pharmacokinetics of a drug in a subject from a plant material containing one or more statins.
A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
A loss protection system for a portable media device. The system is stored as instructions in a portable media device. When the portable media device is connected to a processing system, the instructions are read by the processing system from the media and loaded into the executable memory of the processing system. The loss protection system then monitors the processing system for a triggering event. When the triggering event occurs a security function of the loss protection system is then executed by the processing system.
The present invention provides a system of ID data readers (15) and universal ID processors (20a,20b,etc.) in wireless communication (30) with a universal ID processor (20bes) at a backend station. The ID data/symbol from the ID readers (15) are coded (400) into a data packet (494) associated with a universal ID processor (20a,20b, etc.) and is transmitted directly to the backend universal ID processor for decoding (500) and processing. Transmission of ID data/symbol to the backend ID processor (20bes) may be relayed through intermediate universal ID processors (20a,20b, etc) such that communication (30) is without a pre-fixed structure.
A system that detects the possible transmission of information of interest. The system receives a document being transmitted and generates a set of trigrams for the text of the document. The set of trigrams for the document is then compared to sets of trigrams for documents of interest. If the number of matching trigrams between the text of the received document and one of the documents of interest is above a certain threshold value, a possible match is found and indicated by the system.
The present invention provides a mobile node for generating and transmitting a data packet to a designation mobile node through a mobile Ad-hoc network (MANET). The mobile node comprises a service/application module defining a code for each service/application executable on the mobile node, a security code generator operable to generate a security code, a connection history recorded IDs of the other mobile node connected to the mobile node, a routing table defining possible routes for routing the data packet within the MANET, a packet generator operable to generate a data packet having parameters that include the service/application code, the security code, the IDs and a counter defining a number of hops required for transmission and a communication module for broadcasting the data packet. When the another mobile nodes receives the data packet, the another mobile nodes verifies all the parameters of the data packet to authenticate the transmission.
An electroporation apparatus comprising a main body dimensioned to be moved relative to a colony of cells; and an electrode disposed on the main body and being configured to discharge an electrical field for inducing poration in cells within a focal area of said colony of cells.
A computerised process and system for identifying the larvae of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in a sample. The process involves image processing of part of the larvae, the comb, and using distinctive angle between features in the image to identify the larvae. This involves identifying the boundary of the features, transforming the boundaries into vectors, averaging the angles between the various vectors and comparing the angles to a threshold to identify the larvae.
The present invention provides an automated gutter control system comprising a set of water sensors whose timing information can be used for detecting several rain gutter system malfunction. The automatic detector of system malfunction can be used to detect whether the pump speed of the water jets is in desired rate, to detect any power down issues in the rain gutter, to detect whether there is any blockage and further indicate the location of the blockage in the rain gutter. Both the rain gutter and its top mesh layer are made of heat conductive material. The automated gutter control system is also equipped with temperature sensors for monitoring the temperature of the rain gutter, such that no water will be sprayed from the water jets if a minimum predetermined temperature is maintained for a minimum duration within a predetermined period of time.
An attachable and foldable seat that includes a seat connected to a first pivot and attachment member. The first pivot and attachment member connects the seat to a mounting bracket affixed to the body and allows the seat to move between a first, extended and second folded position. A leg is attached the bottom surface of the seat by a pivot member that allows the leg to rotate between a first extended position and a second folded position in response to movement of the chair.
The present invention describes an elongate and cylindrical antenna (100, 100a, 100b, etc). The antenna (100, 100a, etc) comprises a central phase shift core (110) and a substrate sleeve (150). The substrate sleeve (150) has a number of antenna patches (152) formed on its cylindrical surface. The phase shift core (110) and/or substrate sleeve (150) is made up elongate strips of two materials of different dielectric. In another embodiment, the antenna further comprises a bandwidth adjustment sleeve (180) disposed around the substrate sleeve (150).
H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
H01Q 3/12 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system using mechanical relative movement between primary active elements and secondary devices of antennas or antenna systems
H01Q 3/22 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the orientation in accordance with variation of frequency of radiated wave
H01Q 3/44 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the electric or magnetic characteristics of reflecting, refracting, or diffracting devices associated with the radiating element
56.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING COMMAND SIGNALS FROM A CAPTURED IMAGE
A system that uses a captured image to provide command signals to an application based upon markers in the image. A group of markers form a shape and the shape indicates movements. Each shape can indicate up to six degrees of movement. The invention provides more than six degrees of freedom by having more than one group of markers wherein each group of markers represents a different shape that may be used for movement calculations.
The present invention provides a process for automated grading of bio-specimens employing a 2-dimensional histogram plotted from the pixel values of the images of the bio-specimens. The present invention also provides a process of automated grading of bio- specimens by employing a 2-dimensional histogram plotted from the pixel values of the images of the bio-specimens and using the L component of the cell wall pixels to determine the grade of the image. The present invention further provides an electronic device for performing the processes.
The present invention describes a UVC light disinfection system (10,10a) for disinfecting x-ray cassettes (11). The system (10,10a) includes a disinfection compartment (30), a conveyor (20) operable to move an x-ray cassette (11) from an entrance of the disinfection compartment (30) to an exit thereof so that UVC light emitted from UVC lamps (50,50a,50b) irradiate all surfaces of the x-ray cassette (11) for a predetermined duration and at a predetermined intensity such that bacteria, viruses and moulds on the cassette surfaces are disabled from replicating.
GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE C/O MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (Singapore)
Inventor
Yeoh, Wui Keat
Ng, Wei Hsien
Ng, Siak Ping
Oh, Tiong Keng
Abstract
The present invention describes a programmable pressure activated inflation trigger device (100) for a life vest (12). The trigger device (100,400) is enclosed in a housing (110,410). Inside the housing is a microprocessor controller (160,460) mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) (150,450) and a pressure sensor (180). Also inside the housing (100,400) is a liquid cartridge (122,422) being connected a pump (140,440). When the life vest (12) is in contact with water, the controller (160,460) switches the trigger device (100) from a sleep mode to an operation mode and triggers the pump (140,440) when both a predetermined water pressure and predetermined time period are breached so that inflation of the life vest would bring a user safely to a water surface.
The present invention describes an automated instant messaging client (150) being connected to a device (180) for remote control by an IM user (11,12, etc). To facilitate such remote control of the device, a plug-in (160) is operable in the automated IM client (150). The plug-in (160) requires a supported device to be registered (200). The plug-in (160) then accepts (305) an instructions set containing a string of commands and sorts (325) the commands into a queue (165). Each synchronous loop in the commands is identified and a timer is set, whilst an asynchronous loop is identified separately and a counter is set accordingly.
The present invention provides a heat-exchange assembly adaptable to a catheter for measuring blood flow rate or cardiac output, a catheter able to determine blood flow rate or cardiac output, and a process for determining blood flow rate or cardiac output.
A haemostatic valve according to an embodiment comprises a valve housing receiving an intravascular device, a first slider arranged on the valve housing moveable in a first direction, and a second slider received in the valve housing moveable in a second direction and elastically biased, the first slider being operatively connected to the second slider via a transmission mechanism so that movement of the first slider towards along the first direction causes the second slider to move away from an elastic valve member along the second direction, and the elastic valve member arranged between and compressible by the second slider, the elastic valve member receiving the intravascular device and compressing the intravascular device when being compressed by the second slider.
A61M 39/00 - Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
The present invention describes a wearable two-hands operation mouse (10, 100, 200). The two-hands operation mouse (10,100,200) is made up of a first part (10a,100a,200a) and a second part (10b,100b,200b) for wearing on separate hands. The first part (10a,100a,200a) comprises finger gloves (18,19,118,119, etc) with membrane switches (20,120,220) that are configured to emulate left and right click buttons of a conventional mouse. The membrane switches (20,120,220) are connected to a connector box (12,112,212). The right part (10b,100b,200b) comprises a navigation body (32,132,232), which contains an optical sensor (30,130,230). The connector box (12,112,212) and navigation body (32,132,232) each contain a battery (22,22a) and a wireless transmitter (24,24a).
The present invention provides a method and system for disabling a camera feature of a mobile device. The system provides a software module that engages the camera feature of the mobile device to deny other applications from utilizing the same, thereby disabling the camera feature. The camera feature disablement occurred when a first control signal is received. The camera feature is enabled/restored when a second control signal is received to trigger the software module to disengage the camera feature.
The present invention provides a method and system for disabling applications and features of a mobile device. The system provides a software agent enables a restriction state that forcing the applications and features in a restricted working state. The software agent operable to replace working status values of the applications and features with a restriction status values and maintain the restrictions status values. The restriction state is enabled when a first command signal is received. The restriction state is disabled when a second command signal is received by the software agent.
The present invention provides an apparatus for conducting electroporation with minimal thermal effect on a treated sample. The apparatus has an electroporation module for receiving the sample and executing electroporation thereon; and a cooling system for enhancing dissipation of the heat generated by the electroporation module. In one embodiment, the electroporation module comprises a pair of electrodes, and the cooling system has two cooling units, each of which is directly attached to one of the electrode. In another embodiment, the electroporation module comprises an array of electroporation wells accommodated in an enclosure, and the cooling system is designed to thermally control the ambient temperature in the enclosure.
A61N 1/30 - Apparatus for iontophoresis or cataphoresis
A61N 1/18 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
C12N 1/12 - Unicellular algaeCulture media therefor
C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
C12N 13/00 - Treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic waves
C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
The present invention provides a software agent for accessing access point for monitoring network connection status. The software agent is recited at network client devices, such as desktop computer or notebook computer. The user can use a single click to instruct a home wireless access point to block/reject any connected devices. The software agent is adapted to automatically scan and search for hyper text language pages used for accessing configuration of the access point and extract network status data from the hyper text language pages. A method of monitoring network connection status with the software agent is also provided.
The present invention provides a process for designing a customized three- dimensional porous mould for casting a three-dimensional porous scaffold for an object. The present invention further provides a customized three-dimensional porous mould for casting a three-dimensional porous scaffold for an object, wherein the customized three- dimensional porous mould comprises a wall and an internal structure with internal pores and internal channels connecting the internal pores.
The present invention provides a process executable by a display control system for detecting an interactive signal provided by a laser pointer on the display surface with respect to a projected image, and performing a control action in response. The interactive signal is detected by a change detection algorithm, and verified according to its dominant color ratio and aspect ratio. The control action is actuated only if the interactive signal is continuously detected by the system for a pre-determined time.
The present invention provides a limb support device (100, 200, 300, 500, 600) for supporting a limb at various flexion angles. The limb support device (100, 200, 300, 500, 600) comprises a base frame (110, 210, 510) disposed on a supporting surface, a pivoted structure (120, 220, 320, 520, 620) in an inverted V-shape mounted on the base frame for supporting the limb at various pivot angles, and adjustment means (130, 230, etc) for adjusting the pivot angle (θ) of the pivoted structure such that the height (H) from the apex of the pivoted structure to the supporting surface is maintained for different pivot angles. When the device (100, 200, 300, etc) is used to support a lower limb during radiographic projection of the patello-femoral joint, the relative position of the patello-femoral joint with respect to the supporting surface remains substantially unchanged during projections at various knee-flexion angles. Therefore, no adjustment is required to the height of the radioactive source.
The present invention provides a multiple functional grating filter for being able to reduce the noises and prevent sewer gases from entering buildings. The present invention also provides a plumbing system comprising a multiple functional grating filter and a trap pipe; thereby the plumbing system has dual mechanisms for preventing sewer gases from entering buildings.
The present invention provides a nozzle for picking up micro solder balls with a solder pick and place apparatus having a vacuum suction arm, the nozzle comprises a nozzle body configured for fitting to a vacuum port of the vacuum suction arm; and an airway defines through the nozzle body, the airway having a diameter smaller than one micro solder ball. The nozzle may further provide with a catchment cup, a pitch control platform and/or a cylindrical wall.
The present invention provides a system and method for securing a network. The system comprises a key management system for generating keys for authentication, wherein the key comprises security parameters and supplementary parameters, wherein the supplementary parameters include a length of the key, a number of time that the security parameters are repeated within the length, and dummy characters.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
H04L 9/28 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using particular encryption algorithm
74.
SYSTEM AND PROCESS TO OPTIMISE EVENT TIME AND SUBJECT SEARCHING AND MATCHING
The present invention provides a system and process for data searching and matching over a database. The system and process is suitable for searching and matching events timetable with a personal schedule automatically. A token is generated on the user side based on an existing schedule and optional criteria, and a search engine searches and matches relevant events with the existing schedule and optional criteria. A matched result is returned to the user without revealing the existing schedule.
The present invention provides a staple strip with a visual indicator for continuous monitoring of residual staple quantity in a dispensing device. The coverage of the visual indicator on the staple strip is configured to change continuously in a linear manner along the longitudinal axis. In use, when one of the staples is ejected from the stapling device, the coverage of the visual indicator thereon is operable to indicate the amount of staples remaining in the stapling device. The invention also provides a reference card to be used with the staple strip in order to facilitate the estimation of the amount of staples remaining in the stapling device.
B25C 1/16 - Cartridges specially adapted for impact toolsCartridge-and-nail units
B25C 5/02 - Manually operated portable stapling toolsHand-held power-operated stapling toolsStaple feeding devices therefor with provision for bending the ends of the staples on to the work
A method of doping at least one element in an array of elements on a substrate is disclosed. The method comprises providing at least one microfluidic channel passing from a first location external of the at least one element to a second location in fiuidic communication with the at least one element. A dopant fluid is passed through the at least one microfluidic channel to the at least one element for doping the at least one element. A corresponding apparatus is also disclosed.
B81C 1/00 - Manufacture or treatment of devices or systems in or on a substrate
C23C 16/04 - Coating on selected surface areas, e.g. using masks
H01L 21/22 - Diffusion of impurity materials, e.g. doping materials, electrode materials, into, or out of, a semiconductor body, or between semiconductor regionsRedistribution of impurity materials, e.g. without introduction or removal of further dopant
77.
AN AUTOMATED MATERIAL DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL TO MARINE LIFE
An automated aquatic dispensing system comprising: a) a container for containing the desired contents for dispensation; b) delivery means for delivering said container to a predetermined location along a predetermined route; c) dispensing means for dispensing a predetermined amount of dispensations from said container; and d) a control unit for controlling the dispensing parameters of said dispensing system.
The present invention provides a secure messaging system (100) using outband mode authentication. The secure messaging system includes a security module (130,130a) that is pluggable into a messaging application (120,120a). The security module (130,130a) has a protocol (132) for allowing a user to enter a passphrase (134) for use with a symmetric cryptographic algorithm (80). In another embodiment, the protocol (132) allows the passphrase (134) to be split into a predetermined number of sub-passphrases (134a,134b,etc.); the passphrase (134) or at least one sub-passphrase (134a,134b,etc.) is operable to be sent to a recipient through an out-of-band channel (160), which is separate from an I/O channel (150) for sending the secure message. Each mode of the out-of-band channel (160) enhances security of the message by increasing the difficulty of re-assembling the sub-passphrases; in addition, each out-of- band mode constitutes a form of authentication.
A remote access system for a network having a plurality of terminals, each of the terminals having one or more application is provided. The remote access system comprises an agent module for residing in each terminal of the network, wherein one of the agent module is adapted to conduct a remote accessing session on the other agent modules, the agent module transmit operable to transmit a data file to other agent modules via the network, and upon receiving the data file, the other agent modules are adapted to execute an associated application among the one or more application that associated with the data file, wherein the agent module transmitted the data file is adapted to send user interface signals to the other agent modules to control the associated application on each of the terminals simultaneously. A method for remote accessing a plurality of terminals via the network is also provided.
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
The present invention provides a method and system for processing a video having a plurality of images, wherein a reference line, represented in term of a reference angle in Hough space, is identified from one of the plurality of images of the video, the method comprising generating an angle range based on the reference angle; and processing a subsequent image of the video to identify a corresponding line in a Hough space having an axis of the angle range.
The present invention provides a sensor for sensing vibration. The sensor having a container for containing conductive fluid; a ground electrode provided within the container, wherein the ground electrode is in contact with the conductive fluid when the sensor is in an operational; and a sensing electrode adjacent to the ground electrode in space, the sensing electrode is configured to be in a close proximity to the conductive fluid. In operation, the conductive fluid causes electrical conduction between the ground electrode and the sensing electrode when fluid ripples occur and the sensing electrode touches the conductive fluid. The sensor further provides a fluid level detector for triggering an automatic refiller to refill fluid when the fluid level drop below a desired level.
G01V 1/16 - Receiving elements for seismic signalsArrangements or adaptations of receiving elements
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
G01H 3/00 - Measuring vibrations by using a detector in a fluid
82.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A WHEELCHAIR BOUND PERSON
The present invention provides a modular lateral transfer assembly (MLTA) adaptable to a wheelchair for easily transferring a wheelchair bound person, and a modular wheel assembly (MWA) adaptable to a wheelchair for easily transferring a wheelchair bound person laterally. The present invention also provides a wheelchair integrating the MLTA and MWA either individually or in combination.
The present invention provides a device for safely and conveniently conveying an object on a slope. The safety feature includes a fail-safe one-way brake comprising a ratchet wheel, a pawl and a biasing means. In one embodiment, the device is foldable; in another embodiment, the device is integrated with a suitcase; in yet another embodiment, the device is motorized.
The present invention provides a process for pre-filtering a MS/MS spectrum of a polypeptide byperforming piecewise convolution upon the MS/MS spectrum. The present invention also provides a system for pre-filtering a MS/MS spectrum of a polypeptide.
G01N 27/62 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating the ionisation of gases, e.g. aerosolsInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electric discharges, e.g. emission of cathode
G01N 30/88 - Integrated analysis systems specially adapted therefor, not covered by a single one of groups
H01J 49/26 - Mass spectrometers or separator tubes
The present invention provides a rotatable power socket. The power socket comprises a socket panel having three terminals for receiving pins of an electrical plug through apertures defined on the socket panel; a contact pin attaching to the socket panel, the contact pin is electrically in contact with one of the three terminals; a contact assembly mounting at the center of the socket panel, the contact assembly having a inner ring, an insulation ring and an outer ring fitting together concentrically with the insulation ring placed between the inner ring and the outer ring, wherein the inner ring and the outer ring is in contact with the other two terminals respectively; a housing for coupling with the socket panel and supporting it thereon, the housing having a terminal block for receiving power cables; a pin track formed within the housing; and a coupling assembly adapted for coupling with the contact assembly, said coupling assembly having a contact ring and a contact pin mounted concentrically at the center of the housing, wherein when the socket panel is coupled with the housing, the contact pin is fitted to the inner ring and the contact ring is fitted with the outer ring, and the contact pin is in contact with the pin track, thereby when the socket panel is rotating relative to the housing, the contact assembly and the contact pin remains in contact electrically with the coupling assembly and the pin track respectively
The invention provides a system and method to fully or partially control accessibilities of features for software applications in computer terminals over a computer network. The system can be used to schedule a period for implementing the control to a specific group of users or nodes. The access control can be performed in real-time within the Internet or intranet environment. The system provides a control agent for defining and broadcasting instructions for the control, and a client agent residing in the computer terminals for listening to the broadcasted message. The client agent executes the instructions to control accessibilities of software applications in the computer terminals.
The present invention relates to a signal processing and data classification technique applicable to psychiatric disorder detection and classification using heart rate and activity time-series data. A signature generating step reduces complex heart-rate time series data to a plurality of characteristic parameters for use by a psychiatric abnormality alert step to test whether an individual exhibits psychiatric abnormality, and if true, further classify said abnormality into a plurality of psychiatric disorders. Said steps are efficient and well-suited for implementation by computers and microprocessors of embedded and portable devices. A detection system capable of executing said steps comprises contact or contactless sensors, processors, memory and communication interface. Individuals, airlines, life-style product manufacturers, security service providers, police force, defense departments, companies, government departments and medical practitioners are among the intended users of said detection and classification system.
The present invention provides a feeding apparatus for a part transfer apparatus. The feeding apparatus includes a pivotable arm for mounting a driver pulley and a vacuum pulley. Operationally, the driver pulley drives the vacuum pulley to rotate. The vacuum pulley provides a continuous vacuum suction for lifting parts to be transferred against itself, and the rotations of the vacuum pulley draw the parts from one location to another. In operation, the arm remains pivotable on the feeding apparatus. The present invention is suitably used for feeding rigid parts that are susceptible to impact.
An apparatus (1) for removing a needle from a syringe comprising a housing (20, 30); a sliding member (10) slidingly engaged within said housing (20,30), said sliding member (10) having a recess (5) for receiving the needle mounted to the syringe; at least two gripping members (40) in communication with the sliding member (10) such that on sliding the sliding member (10) within the housing (20,30), the gripping members (40) progressively converge, wherein the gripping members (40) are positioned such that a point of convergence of the gripping members (40) coincides with a portion on the needle to grip said needle.
A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
90.
SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND LICENSING SYSTEM USING RFID
The present invention provides a software copyright protection and licensing system (200) using RFID. A RFID tag (110) is supplied with a software package (100). During installation of the software package in a computer, a RFID reader (158) interrogates the RFID tag (110) for a product installation and licensing key (114). During installation of the software, an installation signature (TSig) is generated and stored in the RFID tag and computer; operation of the software is allowed if the installation signatures tally, otherwise permission is denied. Further, the system (200) allows reinstallation (process C) of the software and/or re-generation (process D) of a new installation signature under certain situations.
The present invention provides lab-on-CD (LoCD) systems for conducting chemical and biological reactions. One of the LoCD systems comprises a microfluidic CD with at least one magnetically actuated micro check valve, said microfluidic CD having at least one sample reservoir, at least one reaction chamber, and at least one microfluidic channel connecting the at least one sample reservoir and the at least one reaction chamber; wherein the at least one magnetically actuated micro check valve is positioned to control the microfluidic flow in the at least one microfluidic channel; and a supporting CD with at least one magnetic element for providing a magnetic force; thereby when the microfluidic CD and the supporting CD are assembled into the LoCD system, the at least one magnetic element can move the at least magnetically actuated micro check valve so as to control the microfluidic flow in the at least one microfluidic channel.
G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
G01N 21/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
G11B 7/00 - Recording or reproducing by optical means, e.g. recording using a thermal beam of optical radiation, reproducing using an optical beam at lower powerRecord carriers therefor
A personal security system for a mobile communication device is provided. When the personal security system is activated, an alarm can be triggered. The alarm includes sounding a sound alarm, sending community messages to a plurality of mobile device to seek for help and attentions. The personal security system interfaces with a camera of the mobile communication device for triggering the alarm.
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
93.
PACKAGES OF APPARATUS FOR NON-INVASIVE DETECTION OF PULSE RATE AND BLOOD FLOW ANOMALIES
The present invention provides a package for an apparatus for non-invasively monitoring of blood flow of an object, a magnetic field sensing device, and a magnetic source positioning device.
The present invention provides a secure storage system (100,200). The storage system (100,200) has a plurality of compartments (104,204) for storing portable electric/electronic devices, such as a computer notebook. Each compartment (104,204) is secured by a door (108,208) and an electronic lock (120,220). Inside each compartment is provided a power socket (130,230) for powering such electric/electronic devices. The system is equipped with a card reader (170,270), a display panel (180,280), a compartment controller (150,250) in each compartment, a station controller (160,260), a server (310) and a system terminal (320). The system terminal (320) includes a user account manager (321a), a compartment manager (321b), a payment manager (321c), a security manager (322a) and a maintenance manager (323a). In another embodiment, a plurality of station controllers (160,260) is provided and a cell controller (460) controls a group of station controllers (160,260). In yet another embodiment, the server is a system application server, and a user connects up to the system application server via the internet according each user's role and authority.
G07F 7/10 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card together with a coded signal
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
G07F 17/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property
95.
CONFIGURABLE MULTI-LINGUAL ADVISORY SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
The present invention provides a configurable multi-lingual advisory system (100). The advisory system include a database (110) a rule builder (120) and a rule analyzer (130). The rule builder (120) operationally receives and processes pre-defined inputs (160) for storing in the database (110). Upon receiving attribute value inputs (170), the rule analyzer (130) processes the attribute value inputs (170) based on the pre-defined input (160) and outputs an advisory report (150) according to an expert domain.
A temperature controller (10) for the reaction chambers of a microfluidic chip or lab on a chip is disclosed' with an insulator block (11) which supports the chip (not illustrated) and metallic heat conductors (12) positioned in vias in the insulating block that coincide with the positions of the reaction chambers of the microfluidic chip. Locking means (13) hold the chip in position. A cooling/heating block (14) such as a Peltier element provides the thermal changes which spreads by conduction up to the vias to heat the reaction chambers of the chip. A heat sink (15) with eg cooling fins dissipates unwanted heat.
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for non-invasively sensing pulse rate and blood flow anomalies using a localized, uni-directional, and constant magnetic field. The apparatus comprises a magnetic source for producing the magnetic field, a signal acquisition module with a magnetic sensor for detecting the modulations of the magnetic field caused by the blood flow; and a signal processing module for processing the acquired signals so as to produce data of pulse rate and blood flow anomalies. The method senses pulse rate and blood flow anomalies by providing a localized, uni-directional, and constant magnetic field in proximity to a blood vessel; detecting the variations of the magnetic field caused by the flow of pulsatile blood within the blood vessel; and processing the signals of the detected variations so as to monitor the blood flow.
A61B 5/0265 - Measuring blood flow using electromagnetic means, e.g. electromagnetic flow meter
G01F 1/58 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by electromagnetic flowmeters
The present invention provides terminal lugs (10, 100) for allowing parallel connections to an electrical wire or bus line (8) without the need for prior removal of an insulation portion of the wire/bus line. The terminal lug (10, 100) has an elongate interconnect end (14, 114); a sleeve end (18, 118) and a connecting member (22, 122) joining the interconnect and sleeve ends. The sleeve end (18, 118) is formed in an open U-shaped tube having two ends. One end of the tubular sleeve (18, 118) has a spike (30, 130) projecting into a space of the tubular sleeve. In another embodiment, a free edge of the open tubular sleeve is a cutting edge (34, 134). The spike (30, 130) and/or cutting edge (34, 134) is/are operable to perforate the insulation of the wire (8), thereby making electrical contact with a conductor of the wire/bus line.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 4/26 - Connections in which at least one of the connecting parts has projections which bite into or engage the other connecting part in order to improve the contact
The present invention relates to the discovery of a toxin-antitoxin system in opportunistic human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa and to the applications of this discovery including the stabilization of plasmids useful in the field of recombinant DNA technology for production of genes and their products. The Phd-like (prevent host death) antitoxin protein and ParE-like toxin protein of the invention are shown in Figures 1, 2 and 15.
C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
C12N 15/64 - General methods for preparing the vector, for introducing it into the cell or for selecting the vector-containing host
The method and system in accordance with the present invention offers a quick and convenient system that assists network consultants or designers to plan, design, set up network systems and configure the equipments in the network systems. The system comprises a template generator for generating a plurality of templates, a configuration generator for automatically configuring a plurality of network equipments based on the plurality of templates and a performance test controller for validating the vendor neutral network system by checking for any deviation between the plurality of templates and a plurality of performance test reports. The system also allows network consultants or designers to verify the performance of the network equipments and management systems. The method and system therefore greatly reduces the time and effort required in planning, designing, setting up, configuring the network systems and obtaining the network systems' performances.
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