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Acoustic shielding system and method for protecting and shielding non-targeted regions or tissues that are not intended to be treated by ultrasonic procedures from acoustic energy using a shield. In some embodiments, the shield comprises multiple layers made of one or more materials with one or more acoustic impedances. In some embodiments a multilayered shield includes materials with relatively different acoustic impedance levels. In some embodiments, the shield includes active components such as energy diversion devices, heating, cooling, monitoring, and/or sensing. In some embodiments, the shield is configured to protect an eye, mouth, nose or ear while allowing the ultrasound to treat the surrounding tissue. One embodiment of an eye shield is configured to fit under at least one eyelid and over a portion of the eye.

A cluster computer system including multiple network accessible computers that are each coupled to a network. The network accessible computers implement host computer programs which permits the network accessible computers to operate as host computers for client computers also connected to the network, such that input devices of the client computers can be used to generate inputs to the host computers, and such that image information generated by the host computers can be viewed by the client computers. The system also includes a cluster administration computer coupled to the multiple network accessible computers to monitor the operation of the network accessible computers. A method for providing access to host computers by client computers over a computer network includes receiving a request for a host computer coupled to a computer network from a client computer coupled to the computer network, wherein the relationship of the host computer to the client computer is to be such that after the client computer becomes associated with a host computer, an input device of the client computer can be used to generate inputs to the host computer, and such that image information generated by the host computer can be viewed by the client computer. Next, a suitable host computer for the client computer is determined, and the client computer is informed of the network address of the suitable host computer.

A system for expediting procurement of one or more deliverables by a customer of one or more expedited service areas including one or more designated expedited service areas, the designated expedited service areas associated with, and located at, adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, one or more venues, and the venues providing one or more venue-available deliverables. At least some of the designated expedited service areas include a distinct physical location that scheduled-customers visit separate from non-scheduled customers configured to provide procurance of venue-available deliverables more quickly to scheduled-customers.

A window for installation in a roof includes a window frame with frame pieces and mounting brackets. Each bracket includes an angular bracket member with first and second legs connected integrally with each other, and a substantially plate-shaped base member having an opening for receiving fasteners and is connected with the outer side wall of the frame piece. The angular bracket member is connected with the base member such that, in a transportation position of the window, the second leg of the angular bracket member protrudes inwards in relation to the base member, and, in an installation position, the second leg protrudes outwards. Locking mechanism locks the first leg relative to the base member in the installation position, and adjusting mechanism adjusts the position of the angular bracket member in at least a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame piece of the window frame.

The present invention pertains to the allocation of bandwidth on a global large scale network. Systems and methods are provided to base bandwidth allocation on the predicted bandwidth demands of the network users. In allocating bandwidth, each user is assigned a user weight value, and is to be allocated bandwidth in proportion to that value. In addition, the bandwidth allocation is enforced so as to ensure that bandwidth allocation policies are maintained.

Embodiments of the present invention provide an application activation method and apparatus and electronic equipment. The activation method includes: determining one or more recommended application(s) according to information on practice of use of applications; and activating the one or more recommended application(s). With the embodiments of the present invention, many applications expected to be used need not to be looked for, thereby reducing a large quantity of repeated operations, and obtaining better user experience.

A hand held measuring device for measuring for construction or other industries using measuring tapes to ascertain measurements. The device features an extendable tape engaged to an electronic sensor communicating the measurement to a data processor and digital display. Software operating on the data processor stores and employs the taken measurements to estimate time and materials for a given industry. The software may be changed by engaging a memory card with industry specific software adapted to employ the measurements taken for calculations. A camera will take digital photos of measured areas and store them in association with individual measurements. A second video display provides a software driven graphic interface for display and input of data.

A system and apparatus that allows cell phone users to control the roaming features of their service from one telecommunication network (i.e., cellular service provider) to another at the device level, independently of a particular primary network. More specifically, it intends to perform primary functions using the principles of (SoC) design, allowing an array of third party smart cards to share the motherboard of the universal cellular circuit, thus, allowing for ease of switching service providers by simply pushing a button on the apparatus. In addition, this device is equipped with a digital security diagnostic port (DSDP), allowing the scanning of the physical layer of the cellular circuit for unwanted/unexpected chips and other digital security breaches. For the cause of unprecedented efforts to accelerate the design, production, implementation, and distribution of new technologies (SoC design, ESL design, Robotics . . . ), this invention addresses a future threat to human-computer interactions (HCI) and public safety.

The present invention relates to a method of producing a moulded fibrous product 5, said method comprising a product formed from an aqueous pulp suspension 11, said product 5 having a surface 50; covering the surface 50 with a surface barrier material 45 applied in liquid form; and drying the product 5 and the applied surface barrier material 45 to produce a moulded fibrous product 5 having a surface barrier 46; wherein a porous mould 10, 20 is provided for supporting the product 5 during the application of the surface barrier material 45; whereby the liquid surface barrier material 45 spreads on the surface 50 to fill any possible areas, so that a moulded fibrous product having a tight surface barrier 46 will be produced.

A device covering for controlling blood flow includes a cuff configured to be mounted to an extremity of a patient. The cuff includes a plurality of electrodes electrically connectible to a stimulation power supply. Upon receipt of power from the stimulation power supply, the electrodes supply electrical impulses to the anatomical site in order to stem or stop blood flow. In some cases, the stimulation power supply is an interferential therapy power supply, and a pair of electrodes supplies electrical impulses at two different frequencies, the electrical impulses provided at two different frequencies giving rise to at least one beat impulse having an interference frequency. The beat impulse activates the sympathetic nerves to induce vasoconstriction in the local blood vessels. Alternatively, the beat impulse can be programmed to target the parasympathetic nerves if vasodilatation is desired.

A device and method in which data transmissions to and from host processors in accordance with various protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, FTP) are translated to and from NACK-Oriented Reliable Multicast (NORM) protocol data transmissions. A Multiprotocol Offload Engine (MOE) software architecture may perform the translations within a Network Interface Card (NIC) or Network Blade (NB) hardware platform. Moving the protocol translation processing from the host processors to the MOE hardware unit removes the protocol processing load from the host processor and significantly increases performance of data transmission among sources and sinks across a network layer.

A tank infrastructure that is installed on space that is covered with human development, and used to grow blue green algae or other algae. This includes application over roads, tracks, buildings, parking lots, and any other space that is viewed from space as being any color other than green due to human development destroying photosynthetic life. It can also be utilized in desert landscapes and other areas such as in or over oceans. The algae produced will act as a large carbon sink to aid in curbing global warming, and will be used in the production of alternative fuels as well as for human or animal consumption and in industry.

An improved process for production of mixed cation-exchanged adsorbents that involves a single pass ion exchange. The precursor (non-exchanged) zeolite is treated with a combined essentially stoichiometric and excess solution of desirable weakly held and strongly held cations so that the resultant zeolite has the required mixed cation composition, while consuming smaller amounts of weakly held cation. Ion exchange post-treatment includes an optional equilibration step to ensure a uniform adsorbent and an optional washing step.

A system for filtering potential border threats through speech analysis. A visual word query generator flashes a sequence of words on a display viewable by a subject. A lip tracking module detects lip feature points of the subject and provides a lip tracking module output signal indicative of response latency. An acoustic energy detector module receives acoustic input from the subject responsive to the sequence of words and converts the acoustic input into wavelength image data and compares the wavelength image data of the subject to average wavelength data of a population of native speakers. An acoustic energy detector module output signal is provided that is indicative of acoustic latency. A language detection processing module receives the lip tracking module output signal and the acoustic energy detector module output signal and provides an indication of articulatory latency and accuracy, providing a filter determining whether the subject is a native speaker.

The present invention provides systems and methods for managing patient healthcare from a variety of goal-oriented perspectives. Patients are enabled not only to store and maintain their complete medical, dental or other health records, but also to utilize the data of other patients to maximize the benefit and efficiency of a patient's overall healthcare. The present invention comprises a set of software tools that can be used by a consumer (patient or individual) to take charge of his or her own medical or health care. Systems and methods of the present invention enable a patient(s) to store, research and track healthcare provider information maintained in a dynamic healthcare database. Software tools encompassed within the scope of the present invention allow patients to access, analyze, and utilize stored medical provider data to manage their medical or health care in an unique, personalized and efficient manner that affords the greatest possible benefit to an individual or a patient.

The present invention discloses a work fixture, a device and a method for machining the cutting edge of cutting tools. The work fixture comprising: rotatable beveled base inside the fixture shell, the angle of the beveled base can be adjusted by the angle adjusting device; a feeding plate on the beveled base, on which a plurality of grooves are equispaced on the plate for clamping the cutting tools to be machined and completing the machining of the cutting edge. The device and the method of the present invention comprising: a controller being connected with a laser and a laser galvanometer, respectively; the beam of the laser sequentially passing through the reflection lens and the laser galvanometer to make the incident direction perpendicular to the datum plane and shot on the cutting tool to be machined on the feeding plate, and completing the machining of the cutting edge. Wherein, the laser parameters include a wavelength of 100 nm˜1064 nm, 10.6 um; an average pulse power of 1 W˜500 W; a pulse width of 10 ps˜300 ns; and a repetition frequency of 200 kHz˜10 MHz. The present invention can obtain the required cutting edge by laser cutting the cutting part once, with which the output and the efficiency are greatly improved and the cost is reduced. All the indicators, such as the obtained cutting edge, the roughness and the machining precision are also improved significantly.