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A trans-tympanic membrane transducer and an implantable hearing aid system using the same. The trans-tympanic membrane transducer vibrates the tympanic membrane using a miniature magnetic member perpendicularly extending through a portion of the tympanic membrane and a coil implanted adjacent to the magnet to generate alternating magnetic field corresponding to sound signal, so as to remarkably improve sound qualities in high frequency bands, which are hardly achievable by a conventional air conduction hearing aid. This overcomes difficulty, inconvenience and risk associated with a conventional operation that implants a miniature magnet on the surface of the tympanic membrane or on an auditory organ such as the ossicle in the middle ear.

A system and method for approving credit or debit card transactions is provided. Transaction data such as an amount of money to be settled is obtained by a cardholder. A digital signature of the cardholder is generated based on the transaction data, wherein the transaction data can additionally include a cardholder's reference number. The generated digital signature is included in the request for approval message. Accordingly, the received digital signature is verified by the card issuer to either approve or disapprove the transaction.

The present invention provides a method of protecting a battery for a hybrid vehicle, in which a counter electromotive voltage of a motor is limited by limiting engine RPM if it is determined that there is a risk of battery overcharge in the event of a failure of a component related to motor control, such as a motor controller, a battery controller, etc., thus protecting the battery from the risk of overcharge and securing safety of the battery.

Disclosed is a mask cover assembly wherein a mask cover body is separably assembled with an exhaust valve and a mask main body, which enables replacement of the aforementioned elements. The mask main body has a semi-spherical cap form and is provided throughout the rim of an inner surface thereof with a face contact cushion member formed by pressing cotton or gauze to have a constant thickness. The mask cover body is configured to enclose the mask main body and is integrally formed at opposite lateral positions thereof with band hanger portions. The exhaust valve body is coupled to an exhaust valve mount of the mask cover body. An exhaust valve cap, an outer filter and a thin rubber plate are axially inserted into the exhaust valve body. Additionally, a coupling member is secured to the mask main body with an inner filter interposed therebetween.

A method and system for commissioning a wireless connection with a related authentication and the eventual encryption to a remote relay node, whereto an electronic mobile device is connected to a hosting wireless access node for transmitting/receiving data to/from a service provider available on the Internet by means of a commissioned relay access node selected by an authentication and commissioning manager. The data transfer between the mobile device and the service provider is encapsulated into the tunnel between the hosting wireless access node and the commissioned relay access node and is finally forwarded by the commissioned relay access node to the service provider. The service provider thereby is exchanging data with the commissioned relay access node and not directly with the hosting wireless access node.

Multiple video game players access an encrypted video game library stored on a shared mass storage device. A multiplexer multiplexes data read from the mass storage device to provide output streams to multiple video game playing units consuming video game instructions. A secure bus communicates video game instructions from the shared mass storage device to each of the video game playing units. Video game software or other entertainment content is distributed to the shared mass storage device via electronic download in multi-level encrypted form. Before being transported, the content is encrypted and then further encrypted. Once the content has been successfully transported, it is decrypted to remove the further encryption layer—leaving the first encryption layer intact for protecting the video game during storage on mass storage at the remote distribution location.

A multi-floor building construction system and method for progressively constructing floors on the building, as the occupational need to do so arises and while some floors can be occupied, is described. A permanent roof structure is displaceably supported over at least an occupational first floor space constructed on the foundation. Extensible load support elements are secured in the roof structure and adapted to rest upon the load-bearing means to support a total load of the permanent roof structure. The extensible load support means are operated in synchronization. Extensible occupants elevators service the occupational floor space. A wall enclosure is secured inside and about the permanent roof structure. Hoisting devices are secured inside the permanent roof structure and adapted to lift construction sub-assemblies fabricated in a construction zone created by lifting the permanent roof structure over an uppermost floor of the building where a further occupational floor space is to be constructed under the permanent roof structure with the permanent roof structure held elevated from the uppermost floor by the extensible load support means. Construction materials are transported by a dedicated and enclosed vertical transportation system and there are therefore no exterior cranes. Electricity and ventilation are supplied in an extendable way whereby to permit occupation and construction simultaneously. The invention also relates to a method of progressively constructing a multi-floor building, floor-by-floor, as the occupational need to do so arises upon the pre-sale of at least portions of a further occupational floor space to obtain the financing to construct the further occupational floor space.

System, apparatus and method are provided to provision and deploy a software application for operation as a resource operating on a cloud computing network accessible to a plurality of users. The system includes a processing pipeline and a compliance module included in the processing pipeline. The processing pipeline is configured to receive application code and at least one compliance library for the software application and infrastructure-as-code to be deployed in a live-environment operating on the cloud computing network, the infrastructure-as-code operational to provide access to the software application to the plurality of users. The compliance module is configured to process the infrastructure-as-code, prior to deployment of the infrastructure as code to the live-environment, to determine whether the infrastructure-as-code complies with a plurality of standards selected from standards to meet regulatory requirements, standards to meet operational requirements or standards to meet security requirements.

A connector includes an insert including contacts having free parts to receive homologous flat contacts of a plug. The insert further includes a rotation axis about which the insert can be rotated and spring means urging the insert toward the position that it assumes when no plug is present. The insert can include, at the sides, long curved contacts and, in a central portion, shorter curved contacts, the points of contact of the contacts of the insert with the flat contacts of a plug being substantially aligned over all the contacts.

System, apparatus and method of prioritizing a plurality of software applications for a migration to a cloud computing environment operated for an enterprise. For example, an application scoring module is configured to determine a default score for the software application based, at least in part, on the information received by a survey module. The weighting module is configured to receive weights assigned by the enterprise for each of a plurality of characteristics concerning the software application, respectively, the weights reflective of an understanding by the enterprise of at least one of the value to the enterprise of the software application and the complexity of migrating the software application. According to this embodiment, the application scoring module is configured to generate a customized score for the software application based on an adjustment to the default score resulting from the weights.

A snowboard binding (1) including a base plate (2), arranged to receive the sole of the user's boot, and an element (5) for securing to the board located in the central part of the base plate, wherein the base plate (2) includes two plates (10, 11) for receiving the contact of the boot sole, these two plates (10, 11) partially overlapping and each having an adjustable longitudinal position, and wherein locking means (25) pass through the two plates (10, 11) in their overlap zones (14, 16) in order to anchor them in an element (5) for securing the base plate to the board.

A mobile browser embedded in a smartphone operative to open a secure private session with a server using an IP address of the smartphone, including a VPN connector integrated within a mobile browser such that the VPN connector loads automatically upon opening the browser, operative to connect the smartphone to a secure VPN server and to establish a virtual IP address for the smartphone, the virtual IP address corresponding to the location of the VPN server, wherein the VPN connector enables the browser to operate in three modes; namely, a VPN connection alone without browsing, browsing without a VPN connection, and browsing with a VPN connection, and a switch operative to change a current IP address of the smartphone used by the mobile browser from a non-VPN IP address to the virtual IP address of the VPN server, in a seamless manner without interrupting a current session with a server.

A fluid transfer system includes a Luer female connector having a main body containing an internal channel for passage of fluids and a collar surrounding at least a part of the end of the main body, and a Luer male connector having a main body with a longitudinal internal opening. The main body of the female connector contains a first threading on at least a part of the external surface of that portion that is surrounded by the collar, located at least in part facing an internal surface of the collar; one of the ends of the main body of the Luer male connector contains a second threading on at least a part of its internal surface delineating the longitudinal internal opening, which engages into and fits in the first threading to ensure joining between the Luer male and female connectors.

A mobile web browser embedded in a smartphone operative to open a secure and private session with a web server on the Internet via one or more cell towers, using a mobile IP address of the smartphone, the mobile web browser including a VPN connector operative to connect the smartphone to a secure VPN server and to establish a virtual IP address for the smartphone, the virtual IP address corresponding to the location of the VPN server, a switch operable to change a current IP address of the smartphone used by the mobile web browser from a non-VPN mobile IP address to the virtual IP address of the VPN server, in a seamless manner without interrupting a current session with a web server, a URL content scanner causing a URL of a web page to be scanned for potential malware, a URL blocker, a tracker scanner and a tracker blocker.

The inventor discovered a method for exploiting asymmetrical market return patterns that involves the steps of identifying seasons during which equities have historically done poorly, entering a short sell position on a portfolio of call options at or near the beginning of that season, and closing out the short sell position at or before the end of the season. The inventor has also developed an options trading strategy platform to help potential subscribers or clients to implement this options trading strategy.

Described herein are human transgenic beta cells expressing fugetactic levels of CXCL12 to a subject in need thereof. Also described herein are beta cells comprising a transgene comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding CXCL12.

Described herein are human transgenic beta cells expressing fugetactic levels of CXCL12 to a subject in need thereof. Also described herein are beta cells comprising a transgene comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding CXCL12.

A method, apparatus and computer program product for generating and applying insurance policies intended to guarantee sufficient amounts of available, viable stem cells to policy holders in case the policy holders are in need of stem cell therapy. An individual may deposit stem cells and give consent to allocate at least some of the stem cells deposited by said individual for public use, and in return be entitled to receive viable stem cells deposited by another individual in case of need.

The invention relates to a device for receiving a boot on a gliding apparatus, such device comprising a binding base extending along a longitudinal direction from a rear end to a front end, and widthwise from a first side to a second side; a heel loop extending in the direction of the rear end of the receiving device, the heel loop being self-supported by at least one attachment point, the heel loop being connected to the binding base by a connection system comprising at least one point of attachment with the binding base. The connection system between the heel loop and the binding base enables relative spacing or approaching movement between the heel loop and the binding base, and comprises at least one connecting element connecting the rear portion of the heel loop to the binding base and limiting the spacing between the binding base and the rear portion while allowing the approaching movement.