20th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 57 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130123508 | NOVEL NONLINEAR CHROMOPHORES ESPECIALLY SUITED FOR USE IN ELECTRO-OPTICAL MODULATION - The present invention relates to heptamethine hemicyanine chromophores of formula (I): where R | 2013-05-16 |
20130123509 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DIMIRACETAM - The invention relates to a method of manufacture of dimiracetam (2,5-dioxohexahydro-1 H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]imidazole), characterized in that a 4-oxo-butanoic acid ester is condensed with glycinamide in a one-pot reaction with a controlled pH. The reaction may be performed in aqueous solution or in an anhydrous lower alcohol solution. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123510 | Process for the preparation of esters of 1-substituted-3-fluoroalkyl-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acids - A process for the manufacture of an ester or the respective free acid of a 1-substituted-3-fluoroalkyl-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid of formula (I), wherein in such formula (I), Y is H, F or an alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by at least one halogen atom, an aralkyl group or an aryl group; R | 2013-05-16 |
20130123511 | PROCESS FOR THE DIRECT PREPARATION OF MALIC ACID SALT OF SUNITINIB - The present invention relates to a process for the direct preparation of malic acid salt of sunitinib. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123512 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PROLINE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates in part to a process for the preparation of a proline derivative of formula I | 2013-05-16 |
20130123513 | Adhesive Compositions for Bonding Composites - The present invention relates to a non-thermosetting composition made by reacting epichlorohydrin and a primary amine, to the use of that composition for making thermosetting (curable) adhesives suitable for bonding composites, to a method of preparing composites using the thermosetting (curable) adhesives, and to the related composites bonded with the thermosetting (curable) adhesives. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123514 | CARBOCATALYSTS FOR CHEMICAL TRANSFORMATIONS - The disclosure relates to catalytically active carbocatalysts, e.g., a graphene oxide or graphite oxide catalyst suitable for use in a variety of chemical transformations. In one embodiment, it relates to a method of catalyzing a chemical reaction of an organic molecule by reacting the organic molecule in the presence of a sufficient amount of graphene oxide or graphite oxide for a time and at a temperature sufficient to allow catalysis of a chemical reaction. According to other embodiments, the reaction may be an oxidation reaction, a hydration reaction, a dehydrogenation reaction, a condensation reaction, or a polymerization reaction. Some reactions may include auto-tandem reactions. The disclosure further provides reaction mixtures containing an organic molecule and graphene oxide or graphite oxide in an amount sufficient to catalyze a reaction of the organic molecule. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123515 | FUNCTIONALIZED NANOCERIA COMPOSITION FOR OPHTHALMIC TREATMENT - The invention provides a composition comprising a plurality of nanoceria particles, a sufficient amount of at least one inhibitor of human carbonic anhydrase II associated with said plurality of nanoceria particles, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier containing said plurality of nanoceria particles with associated inhibitor. One preferred inhibitor of human carbonic anhydrase II comprises 4-carboxybenzene sulfonamide. The disclosed composition is useful in treatment of glaucoma. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123516 | NOVEL PHOSPHINE-BASED CATALYSTS USEFUL FOR THE TELOMERIZATION OF BUTADIENE - A phosphine-based catalyst composition suitable for the telomerization of butadiene to produce 1-octene includes palladium and one of a class of novel phosphine ligands characterized by two potentially functionalized phenyl rings and a third phenyl group having an alkoxy functionality on one of the ortho-positions, which is part of a 5- or 6-membered ring between this ortho position and the adjacent meta position, this ring not being part of a second aryl group. The catalysts including this class of phosphine ligands may exhibit higher catalytic activity and selectivity, and may be used at lower temperatures, than many other phosphine ligand catalysts, reducing costs. Palladium precipitation may also be reduced. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123517 | SILVER VANADIUM PHOSPHATES - The invention relates to novel silver vanadium phosphates, catalysts based on these silver vanadium phosphates and the use of these catalysts for carrying out organic reactions in the gas phase. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123518 | Bryostatin Analogues, Synthetic Methods and Uses - Biologically active compounds related to the bryostatin family of compounds, having simplified spacer domains and/or improved recognition domains are disclosed, including methods of preparing and utilizing the same. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123519 | COMPOUNDS USEFUL IN THE SYNTHESIS OF HALICHONDRIN B ANALOGS - In general, the invention features compounds useful for the synthesis of analogs of halichondrin B, such as eribulin or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, e.g., eribulin mesylate. Exemplary compounds are of formula (I), (II), or (III): | 2013-05-16 |
20130123520 | MICROWAVE ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF DEHYDRATED SUGAR DERIVATIVES HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL, LEVULINIC ACID, ANHYDROSUGAR ALCOHOLS, AND ETHERS THEREOF - Methods for the production of dehydrated sugars and derivatives of dehydrated sugars using microwave (MW) irradiation and methods of purifying the same are described. The dehydrated sugars derivatives include 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furfural (HMF) and anhydrosugar alcohols such as sorbitans and isosorbide. The derivatives include HMF ethers, levulinic acid esters, and ether derivatives of the anhydrosugar alcohols. The described methods require lower reaction temperatures and shorter reaction times than similar non microwave mediated reactions known in the art. Typical reaction conditions are 120-210° C., and typical reaction times are 30 minutes or less. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123521 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING DIVINYLARENE DIOXIDES - A process for preparing a divinylarene dioxide including (a) reacting at least one divinylarene with hypochlorous acid to form a chlorohydrin; and (b) treating the chlorohydrin formed in step (a) with at least one base, under conditions to form a divinylarene dioxide product. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123522 | PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF LACOSAMIDE AND SOME N-BENZYL-PROPANAMIDE INTERMEDIATE DERIVATIVES - The present invention discloses novel process for the preparation of (2R)-2-acetamido-N-benzyl-3-methoxypropanamide of Formula I involving novel intermediates of Formula-XIX and Formula-XX. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123523 | METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ETONOGESTREL AND DESOGESTREL - Described herein is a process for the synthesis of etonogestrel and desogestrel and intermediates used to form etonogestrel and desogestrel. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123524 | CONTINUOUS FRACTIONATION OF TRIGLYCERIDE OILS - A continuous process for the dry fractionation of edible oils and fats using one or more crystallisers in series, said process comprising the steps of: (a) providing a molten fat; (b) continuously feeding said molten oil or fat to the first of said one or more crystallisers in series in which the fat is gradually cooled by using heat exchangers containing a cooling medium so that a crystal slurry is formed, each of said one or more crystallisers exhibiting a temperature gradient, the temperature at the point where the molten or partially crystallised fat enters one of the crystallisers being higher than that at the point where the slurry leaves that crystalliser; (c) continuously withdrawing said slurry from the last of said one or more crystallisers; (d) separating said crystal slurry by filtration in a filter cake and a filtrate, wherein said process further comprises the step of at least partially melting fat encrustations deposited on said heat exchangers; and an oil fraction produced by therefrom. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123525 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING OIL CONTAINING POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID USING LIPASE - A method for lowering saturated fatty acid content, the method comprising concentrating polyunsaturated fatty acid using a lipase having low reactivity for the polyunsaturated fatty acid to react with a glyceride containing a polyunsaturated fatty acid; wherein the lipase reaction is performed at a temperature of not more than 25° C. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123526 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING FORMIC ACID BY REACTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE WITH HYDROGEN - The invention relates to a process for preparing formic acid by reaction of carbon dioxide with hydrogen in a hydrogenation reactor in the presence of a transition metal complex as a catalyst comprising at least one element from group 8, 9 or 10 of the Periodic Table and at least one phosphine ligand with at least one organic radical having at least 13 carbon atoms, of a tertiary amine and of a polar solvent to form a formic acid-amine, adduct, which is subsequently dissociated thermally to formic acid and the corresponding tertiary amine. on unit. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123527 | MORE ADVANCED PREPARATION METHOD OF ORGANIC-TRANSITION METAL HYDRIDE COMPLEXES CONTAINING ARYL GROUP OR ALKYL GROUP AS HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a more advanced preparation method of organic-transition metal hydride as a hydrogen storage material, precisely a more advanced preparation method of organic-transition metal hydride containing aryl or alkyl group that facilitates safe and reverse storage of massive amount of hydrogen. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123528 | HYDROSILANE DERIVATIVE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SILICON-CONTAINING THIN FILM - This invention aims at providing a material from which a silicon-containing thin film can be efficiently produced at a low temperature of 500° C. or less without using plasma or the like. The invention relates to produce a hydrosilane derivative represented by the general formula (1′) by reacting a chlorosilane derivative ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130123529 | Block ABA silicone polyalkyleneoxide copolymers, methods of preparation, and applications for employing the same - There is provided herein a linear tri-block copolymer having the average formula (1): | 2013-05-16 |
20130123530 | Hydrophilic Polyorganosiloxanes - The invention relates to glycerol-modified polyorganosiloxane compounds with high hydrophilicity and their use. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123531 | Mobile Self-Spreading Biocides - A compound having the formula: | 2013-05-16 |
20130123532 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYETHER CARBONATE POLYOLS - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyether carbonate polyols from one or more H-functional starter substances, one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide in the presence of at least one double metal cyanide catalyst, wherein the cyanide-free metal salt, the metal cyanide salt or both the mentioned salts used for the preparation of the double metal cyanide catalyst contain(s) from 0.3 to 1.8 mol base equivalents (based on 1 mol of the metal cyanide salt used for the synthesis of the catalyst) of alkaline metal hydroxide, metal carbonate and/or metal oxide. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123533 | PRODUCTION OF OXYGENATED COMPOUNDS FROM CARBON MONOXIDE AND DIMETHYL CARBONATE - A method of producing at least one oxygenated compound, such as methyl acetate, dimethyl ether, and formaldehyde, by reacting dimethyl carbonate and carbon monoxide in the presence of a faujasite zeolite, zeolite Beta, Linde Type L (LTL) zeolite, or MCM-41 zeolite. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123534 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING RARE EARTH METAL EXTRACTANT - A rare earth metal extractant containing, as the extractant component, dialkyldiglycol amide acid which is excellent in breaking down light rare earth elements is reacted in diglycolic acid (X mol) and an esterification agent (Y mol) at a reaction temperature of 70° C. or more and for a reaction time of one hour or more such that the mol ratio of Y/X is 2.5 or more, and is subjected to vacuum concentration. Subsequently, a reaction intermediate product is obtained by removing unreacted products and reaction residue. Then a nonpolar or low-polar solvent which is an organic solvent for forming an organic phase during solvent extraction of the rare earth metal and which is capable of dissolving dialkyldiglycol amide acid is added as the reaction solvent, and the reaction intermediate product is reacted with dialkyl amine (Z mol) such that the mol ratio of Z/X is 0.9 or more. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123535 | Beta-Ketocarbonylquat Compounds and Process for the Preparation thereof - β-ketocarbonylquats contain at least one quaternary ammonium salt group, and may be prepared by the reaction of an alkyl ketene dimer with a tertiary amine group-containing compound also containing a protic group, followed by quaternization. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123536 | TUBE-BUNDLE EQUIPMENT FOR PROCESSING CORROSIVE FLUIDS - Tube-bundle equipment for heat exchange operations at high pressures and temperatures, under conditions of high aggressiveness of the process fluids, comprising a titanium lining ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130123537 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF LACOSAMIDE - The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of Lacosamide of Formula (I), comprising: O-methylating a compound of Formula (V) or a compound of Formula (XX) or a compound of Formula XXII; in the presence of a methylating agent and a base to produce Lacosamide of Formula (I). | 2013-05-16 |
20130123538 | LIQUID PHENOL RESIN AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - According to the present invention, a liquid phenol resin that has excellent characteristics of a phenol resin, such as thermal resistance and hardenability, and can produce a molded product having excellent flexibility, and a method of preparing the resin are provided. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123539 | METHODS FOR PREPARING RITODRINE HYDROCHLORIDE - Methods for preparing Ritodrine hydrochloride are provided. Also provided is non-hygroscopic, crystalline, polymorphic Ritodrine hydrochloride of Form I. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123540 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING 2,5-DIAMINOTOLUENE - The invention relates to a method for producing 2,5-diaminotoluene by catalytic hydrogenation in an aprotic-non-polar solvent or in a mixture made of two or more aprotic-nonpolar solvents with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst or a mixture of two or more catalysts. The invention further relates to crystalline 2,5-diaminotoluene having characteristic crystal modification. As compared to conventional forms of administration common in industry, this is characterised in that it is largely insensitive to air oxidation. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123541 | METHOD OF PREPARING 3,3,5,5-TETRAMETHYLCYCLOHEXANONE - Method of preparing 3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexanone comprising step (i): (i) converting isophorone to 3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexanone in the presence of methylmagnesium chloride. The thus prepared 3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexanone may be employed in a method of preparing 1-amino-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane (Neramexane) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123542 | POLYAMINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THEREOF - A method for producing a polyamine is described that provides excellent safety, a lot of flexibility regarding a variety of its productions, and that can produce a polyamine of high-molecular weight easily and inexpensively. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123543 | Polyacetylenic Compounds with Anti-Fungal Activity Derived from the Bacterium Collimonas and Methods for the Preparation and Identification Thereof - The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid sequences involved in, or capable of the biosynthesis of polyacetylenic compounds with anti-fungal activity and especially isolated nucleic acid sequences derived from | 2013-05-16 |
20130123544 | COMPOSITION AND GINGER EXTRACT FOR PROMOTING PROLIFERATION AND/OR MIGRATION OF SKIN CELLS, AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION USING THE SAME - A composition for promoting proliferation and/or migration of skin cells includes a compound of formula (I): | 2013-05-16 |
20130123545 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING DIKETOPYRACENE - Diketopyracene is synthesized in high yield without using carbon disulfide as a solvent. A special solvent is used. In particular, a solvent having a benzene ring that has two or more chlorine atoms is used. The two chlorine atoms are not in meta positions but in ortho positions of the benzene ring. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123546 | PRODUCTION OF ALDEHYDES BY OXIDATION IN AQUEOUS MEDIUM WITH SELECTIVE RECOVERY OF THE PRODUCT BY MEANS OF PERVAPORATION - A process for the preparation of an aromatic aldehyde by means of the oxidation of the corresponding starting compound in aqueous medium, and separation of said aldehyde from said medium by pervaporation is disclosed together a plant for its carrying out. Advantageously, the process of the present invention allows control of oxidation reaction and recovery of the product with high selectivity and purity. Among others, benzaldehyde, anisaldehyde and vanillin can advantageously be prepared by this process. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123547 | Simultaneous Hydrolysis Refine Method Of Cellulose Biomass - A method of refining cellulosic biomass, including synchronous hydrolyzation of at least 85 wt % organic polymers, based on the total weight of the cellulosic biomass, in the cellulosic biomass into small molecular organic compounds. The synchronous hydrolyzation is catalytic hydrolyzation for which the catalyst used is a substance represented by L-M-S-H or L-M=S, wherein “M” represents metal, carbon or silicon, “S” represents a heteroatom, “L” represents one or more ligands, and “H” represents hydrogen. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123548 | Compounds with a Woody Note - The invention relates to the chemistry of fragrances and to the field of perfumery. It relates more particularly to compounds with a woody note, responding to the general formula: | 2013-05-16 |
20130123549 | HYDROGENATION CATALYSTS AND THE PREPARATION PROCESSES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a hydrogenation catalyst, the preparation process thereof and the application thereof in the production of 1,4-butanediol by hydrogenating dialkyl maleate and/or dialkyl succinate. The catalyst comprises Cu—Al-A-B-G, wherein A comprises at least one of Zn. Mo and W, B comprises at least one of Ba, Mn, Mg, Ti, Ce and Zr. In the process for preparing said hydrogenation catalyst, a part of Cu and A are precipitated first and the rest of Cu, Al and B are precipitated successively. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123550 | COPPER HYDROGENATION CATALYST, ESPECIALLY FOR CONVERTING OXALATE TO ETHYLENE GLYCOL, METHOD OF PREPARING THE CATALYST AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A copper catalyst for producing ethylene glycol by hydrogenation of an oxalate. The catalyst includes a carrier, an additive, and an active component. The carrier is ceramic or metallic honeycomb. The additive is Al, Si, Ba, Ca, Ti, Zr, Fe, Zn, Mn, V, La, Ce, an oxide thereof, or a mixture thereof. The active component is copper, and the active component and the additive are coated on the carrier to form a coating layer. The additive accounts for 5-90 wt. % of the carrier, the active component accounts for 1-40 wt. % of the carrier, and the copper accounts for 5-50 wt. % of the coating layer. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123551 | OLEFIN OLIGOMER COMPOSITION - Processes for the production of an alcohol, esters and aliphatic hydrocarbons are provided. In one embodiment, a process for the production of an alcohol comprises: oligomerizing an olefin or a mixture of olefins having the structural formula C | 2013-05-16 |
20130123552 | AROMATIZATION OR DEHYDROCYCLIZATION OF N-ALKANES USING SOLUBLE TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES - The invention provides methods and compositions useful for synthesizing alkylaromatics from an n-alkanes. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123553 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION AND LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A lubricating oil composition of the invention contains longifolene represented by the following formula (1), that is, (1S,3aR,4S,8aS)-4,8,8-trimethyl-9-methylene-decahydro-1,4-methanoazulene. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123554 | One-Step Method for Butadiene Production - This invention relates to gas-phase synthesis of butadiene from ethanol or ethanol and acetaldehyde mixture. The method of synthesis includes ethanol or ethanol and acetaldehyde mixture conversion in the presence of a catalyst, which differs from the known methods by the carrying out of the interaction in the presence of the solid catalyst, which contains metal, chosen from the group of silver, gold or copper, and metal oxide, chosen from the group of magnesium, titanium, zirconium, tantalum or niobium oxides. The method announced is used for condensation process under the conditions of continuous flow fixed bed reactor. The invention allows to reach high yield and selectivity to butadiene and high level of conversion of the feed. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123555 | Modified Zeolite Catalyst Useful for the Conversion of Paraffins, Olefins and Aromatics in a Mixed Feedstock into Isoparaffins and a Process Thereof - The invention relates to a modified zeolite catalyst, useful for the conversion of paraffins, olefins and aromatics in a mixed feedstock such as FCC gasoline that contain high content of olefin, aromatic and n-paraffin into isoparaffins. The invention further relates to the use of such a catalyst, for example but not limited to, in a process for the conversion of paraffins, olefins and aromatics in a mixed feedstock into the product having high amount of branched paraffins with decreased aromatics and olefins, a useful gasoline blend, with negligible production of lighter gases. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123556 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SULFUR DIOXIDE - A method of producing sulfur dioxide is provided. A feed gas stream comprising at least 5% by volume hydrogen sulfide is provided. The feed gas stream is separated into a hydrogen sulfide stream and a hydrocarbon gas stream. An oxidant stream is provided and is combusted with the hydrogen sulfide stream to produce thermal power and a combustion stream containing sulfur dioxide and steam. Sulfur dioxide is separated from the combustion stream. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123557 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PHOSPHORUS MODIFIED ZEOLITE CATALYSTS - In a process for producing a phosphorus-modified zeolite catalyst, zeolite crystals can be formed into a shaped catalyst body either in the absence of a separate inorganic oxide binder or in the presence of a separate inorganic oxide binder that is substantially free of aluminum. After converting the zeolite crystals to the hydrogen form and removing any organic directing agent employed in the synthesis of the zeolite crystals, the shaped catalyst body can be treated with an aqueous solution of a phosphorus compound, and the treated catalyst body can be heated to remove the water and to convert the phosphorus compound to an oxide form. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123558 | Aromatics Isomerization Using a Dual-Catalyst System - This invention is drawn to a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes and ethylbenzene which contain a substantial concentration of nonaromatics using a catalyst system which features the ability to both convert nonaromatics and to obtain an improved yield of para-xylene from the mixture relative to processes of the known art. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123559 | METHOD OF PROCESSING FEED STREAMS CONTAINING HYDROGEN SULFIDE - A method of processing feed streams high in hydrogen sulfide is provided. The method includes providing a feed gas stream that includes hydrocarbons and at least 5 vol % hydrogen sulfide. At least a portion of the feed gas stream is separated into a hydrogen sulfide stream and a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon gas stream is processed to produce natural gas. At least 34 mol. % of the hydrogen sulfide in the hydrogen sulfide stream is combusted with an oxidant to generate thermal power. Thermal power generated by the combustion is utilized in one or more of the steps of separating the feed gas stream into the hydrogen sulfide stream and the hydrocarbon gas stream, and processing the hydrocarbon gas stream to produce natural gas, compressed natural gas, or liquefied natural gas. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123560 | POROUS SOLIDS, SELECTIVE SEPARATIONS, REMOVAL OF SULFUR COMPOUNDS, ADSORPTION - Crystals of [VOBDC](H | 2013-05-16 |
20130123561 | HIGH PRESSURE REDUCTION-OXIDATION DESULFURIZATION PROCESS - An improved process for reduction-oxidation desulphurization uses an oxidizer operating at a pressure greater than the absorber where a liquid reduction-oxidation catalyst solution contacts a sulfur-containing gas feed stream. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123562 | System and Method for Disposal of Mutagen Waste - An assembly and method for processing human waste includes providing a supporting base having an opening within which a waste reservoir is affixed. The assembly may be installed on or below a rim of a toilet bowl. Solidification and pathogen killing materials are provided. The materials are deposited in the reservoir either prior to or upon accumulation of waste in the reservoir. The reservoir with the solidified waste is then sealed and transported to a collection facility. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123563 | SELF-DECONTAMINATING METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS - A self-decontaminating metal organic framework including an acid linked to a metal producing a metal organic framework configured for the sorption of chemical warfare agents and/or toxic industrial chemicals, the metal organic framework including reactive sites for the degradation of the agents and chemicals. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123564 | Method and System for Stabilizing Volatile Radionuclides During Denitration at High Temperatures - Providing a method for eliminating NO | 2013-05-16 |
20130123565 | Quality Assurance Device and Method in Radiotherapy - The invention relates to a method of quality assurance of an apparatus for radiotherapy ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130123566 | RADIATION SENSITIZATION AGENTS FOR PROSTATE CANCER - Compositions and methods are provided for sensitizing neoplastic cells to radiotherapy. The invention provides aptamer-inhibitory nucleic acid chimeras that selectively inliibit the expression of radiosensitizing genes in neoplastic cells expressing a cell surface molecule that binds the aptamer. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123567 | System and Method for Planning and Monitoring Multi-Dose Radiopharmaceutical Usage on Radiopharmaceutical Injectors - A method for planning and monitoring radio pharmaceutical usage during a plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures includes: providing a schedule of the plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures to produce a planned patient schedule; based on the planned patient schedule, calculating a multi-dose container configuration for use during the plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures; transferring the planned patient schedule to a radio pharmaceutical fluid delivery system; loading the multi-dose patient configuration into the radio pharmaceutical fluid delivery system; and conducting the plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures based on the planned patient schedule. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123568 | UNIVERSAL CLOSED-LOOP ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEM - A universal closed-loop functional electrical stimulation system comprising at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver an electrical stimulation signal to the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, or muscles of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a mechanical response to a muscle stimulation signal of at least one muscle associated with a muscle group stimulated through the nervous system or proximate to the electrode assembly. An electrical stimulation device operably coupled to at least one electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system to automatically receive feedback from at least one characteristic of the muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in real-time and in response thereto and a programmed microprocessor for controlling said electrical stimulation and receiving input from said sensor system. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123569 | BLOOD FLOW CONTROL ELEMENT - Apparatus for treating obstructive blood flow disorders, is provided, including ( | 2013-05-16 |
20130123570 | Haptic Communicator and Sensor Device - A human-computer interface apparatus and methods of use are disclosed herein. Several types of haptic stimulator are provided. A breathing apparatus that mimics the inhaling and/or exhaling motion of breathing is provided. Additionally, a hugging apparatus mimicking a hug is also provided. Additionally, interaction with an individual through sensing the individual's breathing rate or other activity is provided. Interaction with extrinsic data, such as messages from social networking sites or websites, is also provided. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123571 | Systems and Methods for Streaming Psychoacoustic Therapies - Systems and methods for prescribing a psychoacoustic therapy to a patient or a psychoacoustic program to a user, wherein the therapy or program elements are capable of being streamed or are downloadable to the patient or user over an Internet or other network connection. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123572 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOOTHING CHILDREN - The invention is a bracelet providing audio output adapted to soothe children. It provides a practical solution to the problem of babies who are fussy and having trouble sleeping. Whether the baby suffers from colic or a cold, is teething or just fussy, the inventive bracelet provides a possible solution to calming them down, soothing them enough to fall asleep. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123573 | INTERIOR NEEDLE STICK GUARD STEMS FOR TUBES - Generally described herein are apparatus, systems and methods related to a stem insertable into the access port tubing for the prevention of fluid leaks. More particularly, the stem or stems may be larger than the interior diameter of the access port tubing thereby providing a fluid seal to keep the fluid within the access port tubing. However, these fluid seals might not be absolute and may still allow a certain degree of leakage. In one embodiment, by including barbs which further presses against the interior diameter of the access port tubing, the sealing of the fluid may be substantially improved. The stem itself, while impenetrable by a needle, may still allow for bend flexibility of the access port tubing by employing a ball and socket joint for connecting to a next stem. In this manner, fluid leak prevention is improved while retaining the mobility of the access port tubing. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123574 | PRE-LOADED SEPTUM FOR USE WITH AN ACCESS PORT - Generally described herein are apparatus, systems and methods related to a pre-loaded septum insertable in an access port housing for increasing the control of the compression within the septum and the interference between the septum and the housing. For example, a pair of washers having mating portions may be positioned on respective sides of a rubber septum and bent such that the mating portions of one of the washer are interlocked with the mating portions of the other washer, the interlocked portions forming a tight ring about the septum and generating lateral compression on the septum, thereby “loading” the septum. In addition, fluid seals made of a rubber material with lower durometer than the rubber septum may be used at the interface between the rubber septum and the housing to enhance the fluid sealing functionality while promoting the self-sealing features of the rubber septum. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123575 | POSITION INFORMATION ESTIMATION SYSTEM - A position information estimation system includes: a body-insertable apparatus that is inserted into a subject and moves through an inside of the subject; a receiving unit that receives information from the body-insertable apparatus; and an information processor that performs processes on the information acquired from the receiving unit. The receiving unit includes an acquisition antenna that includes a plurality of receiving antennas and acquires information from the body-insertable apparatus. The information processor includes: a calculation unit that calculates difference values between signal levels acquired from the plurality of receiving antennas and corresponding signal levels acquired from the plurality of receiving antennas; a determination unit that compares each of the difference values with a threshold and determining whether to estimate position information; and a position information estimation unit that estimates position information of the body-insertable apparatus when the determination unit has determined that it is necessary to estimate the position information. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123576 | PROCESSOR FOR ELECTRONIC ENDOSCOPE AND ELECTRONIC ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - A processor for an electronic endoscope includes first and second image storing units and a controller, which in a first mode, image data is converted sequentially into a video signal and is outputted while being stored sequentially in the first and second image storing units. In a second mode, image data stored in the first image storing unit is outputted while generated image data is sequentially stored in the second image storing unit. In a third mode, image data stored in the second image storing unit is outputted while generated image data is sequentially stored in the first image storing unit. In the second and third modes, it is possible to switch between a first playback mode that continuously outputs the multiple stored image data and a second playback mode that repeatedly outputs one of the multiple stored image data. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123577 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Controlling Field of View in Imaging Systems - Devices, systems, and methods for controlling the field of view in imaging systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment an imaging system includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for use within an internal structure of a patient, an imaging transducer positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, an imaging marker positioned to be detectable within a field of view of the imaging transducer, and a controller in communication with the flexible elongate member and configured to adjust a control signal of the flexible elongate member based on the detection of the imaging marker in data received from the flexible elongate member in order to achieve a desired field of view for the imaging transducer. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123578 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - The present invention provides an endoscope system having a scope unit including an image capturing unit, a nonvolatile memory storing specific parameters of the scope unit, an image processing device, a first data transmission unit in the image processing device, transmitting a first packet including a signal for requesting, a first data reception unit in the image processing device, receiving a second packet based on the first packet and includes the specific parameters or the realtime information, a second data reception unit in the scope unit, receiving the first packet, a data selection unit selecting whether the second packet is transferred either in a first data format or in a second data format based on the signal that is included in the first packet received by the second data reception unit, and a second data transmission unit transmitting the second packet to the first data reception unit. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123579 | ILLUMINATED TUBING SET - An illuminated medical tubing set that provides visual indications of characteristics relating to the type and operating status of the tubing. An illuminated tubing set system generally comprises an optical element, a fluid conduit, and a power source. In general, the fluid conduit is used to transmit fluid in a critical care environment. The power source interfaces with the optical element. The optical element is configured to illuminate the tubing set after being powered by the power source. Optionally, the illuminated tubing set can further comprise a pressure sensor and a microcontroller. Additional sensors, such as to monitor other characteristics of the tubing, fluid, or surrounding environment, can also be included. For example, an occlusion sensor, temperature sensor, or flow sensor, or any combination thereof, can be included. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123580 | ENHANCED CONTROL OF FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPES THROUGH HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE - An electromechanical drive system with drop-in capability allows manipulation of the majority of existing endoscopes. The invention does not require retrofitting of existing endoscopes and maintains the current clinical workflow. The drive system can be controlled through a human/machine interface, which could consist of a variety of different input devices, including a joystick, keyboard, or game controller. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123581 | SELF-RETAINING RETRACTOR - A tissue retractor generally includes a pair of arms that are pivotally coupled to each other and each have a finger grip portion on a first end and a working portion arranged on an opposite second end. Each of the second ends comprises an elongated shaft that extends along an axis. A pair of paddles each having a planar engagement body and a mounting portion are pivotally coupled to a corresponding elongated shaft. The paddles are selectively rotatable around the respective axes. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123582 | TISSUE MONITORING SURGICAL RETRACTOR SYSTEM - An apparatus for monitoring the characteristics of tissue adjacent a surgical site and communicating that information to a health care provider includes a retractor, a sensor, and a processing system. The sensor is disposed on the retractor and is configured to measure a parameter indicative of at least one characteristic of the tissue adjacent the first or the second blade. The processing system is in communication with the sensor and configured and arranged to receive information from the sensor indicative of the measured parameter. It includes a threshold stored therein indicative of excessive trauma to the tissue and it is configured in a manner such that it compares the received information to the stored threshold and communicates information to the health care provider regarding the comparison. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123583 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING DIGITAL MEDIA PREFERENCES TO GENERATE A PERSONALITY PROFILE - A system and method for assessing a personality profile includes a database that holds known control data that includes correlations between musical preference patterns and psychological indications. The system also includes a processor that executes an input module, a processing module, and an output module. The input module receives information relating to a history of media selections of an assessment subject. The input module also receives a response to a questionnaire that includes data relating to the musical preference of the assessment subject. The processing module analyzes the information relating to the history of media selections and the response to the questionnaire by comparing the musical preference to the musical preference patterns in the database. The output module provides a personality profile of the assessment subject based on the analysis. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123584 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MONITORING PHYSIOLOGICAL INFORMATION RELATING TO SLEEP WITH AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - Described here are implantable devices and methods for monitoring physiological information relating to sleep. The implantable devices are generally designed to include at least one sensor for sensing physiological information, a processor for processing the physiological information using low computational power to detect a sleep stage, and a battery. The detected sleep stage information may then be used to indicate sleep quality, identify or monitor a medical condition, or guide treatment thereof. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123585 | PORTABLE BRAINWAVE MEASURING AND CONTROLLING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a portable brainwave measuring method, which measures a weak brainwave signal detected from a human scalp through a noninvasive method to measure a degree of concentration through an analysis and process of the detected brainwave signal, and a control method enabled for short distance control of an electronic device or remote monitoring through the internet, by using the brainwave signal. An acceleration sensor is put on the head of a user, and a brainwave detecting means put on the head of a user to detect a brainwave and the acceleration sensor that outputs an acceleration value of three axes including XYZ axes as a signal of predetermined data are used to detect movement of the head, to thereby control the direction and speed of a brainwave-related device. In more detail, after a signal outputted from the brainwave detecting means is converted into a wireless signal and transmitted, a value of the wireless signal is inputted to a receiving unit of a display device and is expressed numerically. By setting the value inputted to the display device, a portable brainwave measuring device provides accurate device control. A control system is characterized in that a signal according to the slope direction of the head is detected and analyzed, and then numerically expressed by using 6 brainwave signals such as a delta wave (δ), theta wave (θ), alpha wave (α), SMR wave, beta wave (β) and gamma wave (σ), which are measured through the portable brainwave measuring device and the acceleration sensor put on the head. A wireless system, including a short distance wireless module for transmitting/receiving the wireless signal, includes a wireless receiving module, a signal analyzing unit, and a control output unit. Additionally, the wireless system is connected to a PC or controls a short/long distance external device. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123586 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS OF CONTRACTILE ACTIVITY - A method and system for determining intestinal dysfunction condition are provided by classifying and analyzing image frames captured in-vivo. The method and system also relate to the detection of contractile activity in intestinal tracts, to automatic detection of video image frames taken in the gastrointestinal tract including contractile activity, and more particularly to measurement and analysis of contractile activity of the GI tract based on image intensity of in vivo image data. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123587 | SEM SCANNER SENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ULCERS - A handheld, conforming capacitive sensing apparatus configured to measure Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) as a mean to detect and monitor the formation of pressure ulcers. The device incorporates an array of electrodes which are excited to measure and scan SEM in a programmable and multiplexed manner by a battery-less RF-powered chip. The scanning operation is initiated by an interrogator which excites a coil embedded in the apparatus and provides the needed energy burst to support the scanning/reading operation. Each electrode measures the equivalent sub-epidermal capacitance corresponding and representing the moisture content. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123588 | Method and Apparatus for Estimating Water Reserves - A system and method are provided for a water reserve index. The method includes determining a lean water fraction of tissue for at least one tissue site and determining skin thickness for the at least one tissue site. The lean water fraction and skin thickness are combined to produce a water reserve estimate. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123589 | WEARABLE DEVICE, BIOLOGICAL GAS MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - One aspect of the present invention relates to a wearable device worn in contact with a user's skin including a gas reservoir structure configured to, when the user wears the wearable device, form a space for accumulating a biological gas component released from a skin surface or expiration of the user and a gas sensor device configured to measure the biological gas component accumulated in the formed space. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123590 | Constituent Concentration Measuring Apparatus and Constituent Concentration Measuring Apparatus Controlling Method - An object of the present invention is to provide a noninvasive constituent concentration measuring apparatus and constituent concentration measuring apparatus controlling method, in which accurate measurement can be performed by superimposing two photoacoustic signals having the same frequency and reverse phases to nullify the effect from the other constituent occupying large part of the object to be measured. The constituent concentration measuring apparatus according to the invention includes light generating means for generating two light beams having different wavelengths, modulation means for electrically intensity-modulating each of the two light beams having different wavelengths using signals having the same frequency and reverse phases, light outgoing means for outputting the two intensity-modulated light beams having different wavelengths toward a test subject, and acoustic wave detection means for detecting an acoustic wave generated in the test subject by the outputted light. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123591 | Constituent Concentration Measuring Apparatus and Constituent Concentration Measuring Apparatus Controlling Method - An object of the present invention is to provide a noninvasive constituent concentration measuring apparatus and constituent concentration measuring apparatus controlling method, in which accurate measurement can be performed by superimposing two photoacoustic signals having the same frequency and reverse phases to nullify the effect from the other constituent occupying large part of the object to be measured. The constituent concentration measuring apparatus according to the invention includes light generating means for generating two light beams having different wavelengths, modulation means for electrically intensity-modulating each of the two light beams having different wavelengths using signals having the same frequency and reverse phases, light outgoing means for outputting the two intensity-modulated light beams having different wavelengths toward a test subject, and acoustic wave detection means for detecting an acoustic wave generated in the test subject by the outputted light. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123592 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS USING MEASURED ANALYTE VALUES - Systems and methods for determining a physiological parameter in a patient are provided. In certain embodiments, a system can include an analyte detection system configured to measure first analyte data in a fluid sample received from a patient, a medical sensor configured to measure second analyte data in the patient, and a processor configured to receive the first analyte data and the second analyte data and to determine a physiological parameter based at least in part on the first analyte data and the second analyte data. In certain such embodiments, the medical sensor may be a pulse oximeter, and the physiological parameter may include a cardiovascular parameter including, for example, cardiac output. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123593 | OXIMETER AMBIENT LIGHT CANCELLATION - A pulse oximeter method and apparatus which provides (1) a notch filter at a distance between a modulation frequency and a common multiple of commonly used power line frequencies (50, 60, 100 and 120) and also (2) a demodulation frequency greater than a highest pulse rate of a person and lower than any harmonic of 50, 60, 100 or 120 Hz, to filter ambient light interference, while choosing an optimum demodulation frequency that avoids interference from the notch filter or from harmonics of the line interference. Also, ambient light for any low frequency interference, such as power line interference, is measured both before and after each of the light emitter wavelengths and the average of the ambient light is then subtracted from the detected signal. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123594 | Electrochemical Sensor - Depletion of an analyte on a surface of an electrode is restrained by increasing a quantity of supply of the analyte to the surface of the electrode. An electrochemical sensor includes a substrate, an electrode provided on the substrate, an external layer film provided on the substrate to cover the electrode, and a groove formed in at least a part of the substrate in a direction of the electrode of the substrate. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123595 | Transdermal Sampling and Analysis Device - Transdermal sampling and analysis device, method and system are provided for non-invasively and transdermally obtaining biological samples from a subject and determining levels of analytes of the obtained biological samples. The transdermal sampling and analysis device, method and system may cause disruption to the skin cells to create capillary-like channels from which biological samples may flow to the transdermal sampling and analysis device. The transdermal sampling and analysis device, method and system may collect the biological samples in a reservoir and transport the biological samples to a sensing chamber. The sensing chamber may contain at least two sensing electrodes coated with a biologically reactive element which reacts with the transported biological sample. The sensing chamber may be configured to mitigate the formation of air bubbles which may impede the transport and distribution of the biological sample across the entirety of the sensing chamber. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123596 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123597 | Method of Locating the Tip of a Central Venous Catheter - Methods of locating a tip of a central venous catheter (“CVC”) relative to the superior vena cava, sino-atrial node, right atrium, and/or right ventricle using electrocardiogram data. The CVC includes at least one electrode. In particular embodiments, the CVC includes two or three pairs of electrodes. Further, depending upon the embodiment implemented, one or more electrodes may be attached to the patient's skin. The voltage across the electrodes is used to generate a P wave. A reference deflection value is determined for the P wave detected when the tip is within the proximal superior vena cava. Then, the tip is advanced and a new deflection value determined. A ratio of the new and reference deflection values is used to determine a tip location. The ratio may be used to instruct a user to advance or withdraw the tip. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123598 | MRI-GUIDED DEVICES AND MRI-GUIDED INTERVENTIONAL SYSTEMS THAT CAN TRACK AND GENERATE DYNAMIC VISUALIZATIONS OF THE DEVICES IN NEAR REAL TIME - An MRI-compatible catheter includes an elongated flexible shaft having opposite distal and proximal end portions. A handle is attached to the proximal end portion and includes an actuator in communication with the shaft distal end portion that is configured to articulate the shaft distal end portion. The distal end portion of the shaft may include an ablation tip and includes at least one RF tracking coil positioned adjacent the ablation tip that is electrically connected to an MRI scanner. The at least one RF tracking coil is electrically connected to a circuit that reduces coupling when the at least one RF tracking coil is exposed to an MRI environment. Each RF tracking coil is a 1-10 turn solenoid coil, and has a length along the longitudinal direction of the catheter of between about 0.25 mm and about 4 mm. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123599 | MICRO PROBE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The micro probe according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a probe portion made of a rigid material and serving as a portion inserted into the brain; a flexible portion connected to a distal end of the probe portion and made of a flexible material; a soluble portion coated on at least one surface of the flexible portion and made of a material which is dissolved by a solution in the cranium; and a body portion connected to the other end of the flexible portion whose one end is connected to the probe portion. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123600 | Multimodal Brain Sensing Lead - A medical lead with at least a distal portion thereof implantable in the brain of a patient is described, together with methods and systems for using the lead. The lead is provided with at least two sensing modalities (e.g., two or more sensing modalities for measurements of field potential measurements, neuronal single unit activity, neuronal multi unit activity, optical blood volume, optical blood oxygenation, voltammetry and rheoencephalography). Acquisition of measurements and the lead components and other components for accomplishing a measurement in each modality are also described as are various applications for the multimodal brain sensing lead. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123601 | WEARING APPAREL WITH A SENSOR FOR MEASURING A PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL - An article of wearing apparel provided with a sensor for measuring a physiological signal, and a method for manufacturing the wearing apparel provided with a sensor. The wearing apparel includes a flexible substrate and the sensor includes at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, and which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The wearing apparel is comfortable to the user, and sensor in the wearing apparel is reliable, economical to manufacture, and waterproof. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123602 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY POSITIONING A STRUCTURE WITHIN A FIELD OF VIEW - A method for positioning an organ of interest within a field of view of an imaging detector includes positioning an organ of interest at an initial imaging position, performing automatic organ detection to determine a position of the organ, determining a revised imaging position of a detector or a table based on the position of the organ, prompting a user to accept the revised imaging position, and automatically repositioning at least one of the detector or the table to the revised imaging position based on a user input in response to the prompting. A patient positioning module and a medical imaging system are also described herein. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123603 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING MEDICAL IMAGE USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a medical device which displays an object relating to an image considered to include an indication relating to a pathological entity, such as, for example, a lesion, on a terminal on which a medical image is displayed, and a method for displaying a medical image by using the same. The medical device includes a display device, a communication device which communicates with an external device, and a controller which displays an image which includes the indication relating to a pathological entity on the display device when the communication device receives image information relating to a subject. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123604 | PHOTOACOUSTIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - A photoacoustic diagnostic apparatus having: a light source; a probe which receives an acoustic wave generated when light is irradiated onto an object from a light source and which converts the acoustic wave into an electrical signal; a memory unit which records the electrical signal; and a memory control unit which controls whether or not to cause the memory unit to record the electrical signal, wherein the memory control unit controls the memory unit on the basis of a timing at which the probe receives an acoustic wave generated from a portion other than a light absorbing material inside an object. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123605 | BRAIN PHOSPHORUS SPECTROSCOPY IN BIPOLAR DISORDER - Described herein are systems and methods of identifying bipolar disorder in a person. One such method includes acquiring | 2013-05-16 |
20130123606 | METHOD AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE APPARATUS TO MEASURE STRUCTURES OF THE HUMAN BRAIN - In a method to measure characteristic structure sizes of the human brain, which structure sizes can be used as biomarkers for a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, using a magnetic resonance device, manual and/or automatic localization of the hippocampus takes place in a preliminary magnetic resonance acquisition, followed by selection of at least one measurement axis that proceeds through the hippocampus. For each selected measurement axis, magnetic resonance data are acquired for a longitudinal, in particular rod-shaped, acquisition region proceeding along the measurement axis. Determination of the spatially resolved structure sizes is implemented from the magnetic resonance data. | 2013-05-16 |
20130123607 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TASK-LESS MAPPING OF BRAIN ACTIVITY - A computing device for use in a system for mapping brain activity of a subject includes a processor. The processor is programmed to select a plurality of measurements of brain activity that is representative of at least one parameter of a brain of the subject during a resting state. Moreover, the processor is programmed to compare at least one data point from each of the measurements with a corresponding data point from a previously acquired data set from at least one other subject. The processor is also programmed to produce at least one map for each of the measurements based on the comparison of the resting state data point and the corresponding previously acquired data point. The processor may also be programmed to categorize the brain activity in a plurality of networks in the brain based on the map. | 2013-05-16 |