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20140154711 | DETECTION OF DEFENSINS TO DIAGNOSE CANCER - Non-invasive methods of detecting and providing an early diagnosis of cancer, in particular breast cancer are provided herein. The methods include obtaining a sample, suitably an ocular wash sample, from a subject and determining the level of α-Defensin 1, α-Defensin 2 and/or α-Defensin 3 in the sample. Increased levels of any of these proteins as compared to a negative control or non-cancerous subject are indicative of cancer in the subject from which the sample was obtained. Kits for performing the methods described herein are also provided. | 06-05-2014 |
20160003786 | Methods Of Detecting Cancer - The present disclosure is directed toward methods and kits for detecting cancer, and in particular breast cancer, in a subject by measuring the levels of at least one of the identified markers, as compared to a control. The expression of the markers in Table 2A is increased in samples from subjects with cancer as compared to the expression level in subjects without cancer and the expression of the markers in Table 2B are decreased in samples from subjects with cancer as compared to the expression level in subjects without cancer. The sample may be lacrimal secretions or eye wash fluid, saliva, or other biological fluids. The kits may include an eye wash kit, collection tubes and protease inhibitors, or protein stabilizers. | 01-07-2016 |
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20130120462 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALING VISUALIZATIONS - A system for scaling visualizations may include a human machine interface (HMI) configured to display a visualization on a screen, a secondary display device configured to display a scaled visualization such that the scaled visualization is determined based at least in part on the visualization, and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive an indication that the secondary display device has been coupled to the HMI, present two or more scaling mode options on the screen or the secondary display device, receive an input that corresponds to one of the scaling modes, generate the scaled visualization by applying a scaling factor to the visualization, wherein the scaling factor is based at least in part on the input, and facilitate sending the scaled visualization to the secondary display device. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123951 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ERROR DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS VISUALIZATION - A human machine interface (HMI) configured to provide visualizations of one or more device elements that correspond to one or more components in an industrial automation system on an HMI screen. The HMI includes computer-executable instructions stored on a tangible machine-readable medium configured to determine whether at least one of the device elements is associated with an error and modify at least one graphic that corresponds to the at least one of the device elements when the one of the device elements is associated with the error. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124928 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DISPLAY OF MULTIPLE ERRORS ON A HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE - One or more non-transitory computer-readable media having stored thereon program instructions to facilitate the display of multiple errors is provided. The program instructions, when executed by a computing system, direct the computing system to at least initiate display of a graphical view of an industrial automation environment. The program instructions also direct the computing system to detect a plurality of error conditions related to machine operations within the industrial automation environment, and to determine a plurality of locations within the graphical view associated with the plurality of error conditions. The program instructions further direct the computing system to identify at least one group of error conditions from the plurality of error conditions based on the plurality of locations, and to initiate display of a graphical representation of the at least one group of the error conditions. | 05-16-2013 |
20130311914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE ANIMATED GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS - One or more non-transitory computer-readable media having stored thereon program instructions to facilitate the computer aided design of human machine interface animated graphical elements is provided. The program instructions, when executed by a computing system, direct the computing system to at least display a graphical element having dimensions associated with a characteristic of an industrial element within an industrial automation environment. The program instructions further direct the computing system to at least identify a change in the characteristic of the industrial element, and to modify a dimension of the graphical element to visually represent the change in the characteristic of the industrial element. | 11-21-2013 |
20150356706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALING VISUALIZATIONS - A system for scaling visualizations may include a human machine interface (HMI) configured to display a visualization on a screen, a secondary display device configured to display a scaled visualization such that the scaled visualization is determined based at least in part on the visualization, and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive an indication that the secondary display device has been coupled to the HMI, present two or more scaling mode options on the screen or the secondary display device, receive an input that corresponds to one of the scaling modes, generate the scaled visualization by applying a scaling factor to the visualization, wherein the scaling factor is based at least in part on the input, and facilitate sending the scaled visualization to the secondary display device. | 12-10-2015 |
20160034168 | AUTOMATED OPERATOR INTERFACE GENERATION IN A CONTROL SYSTEM - System(s), device(s), and method(s) provide automated configuration of operator interface(s) in an industrial control system, the automated configuration is based at least on control logic that regulates a process and associated equipment in an industrial environment. A terminal that renders control data can acquire the control logic and associate a set of control data structures therein to one or more display objects, which can be retained in a set of libraries stored in the terminal. Based at least on the association, the terminal automatically generates a rendering project that can render an operator interface that conveys control data according to the control logic. A mapping enables association amongst a control data structure and a display object; the mapping can include relationships amongst display objects for numerous domains of industrial control. The operator interface can be refined autonomously or through external data received at the terminal and associated with predetermined event(s). | 02-04-2016 |
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20120305446 | CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE WITHIN A CATALYST BED IN A REACTOR VESSEL - A quenching medium is delivered directly to selected regions or locations within a catalyst bed in a hydroprocessing reactor vessel in order to control the reactivity of a hydroprocess occurring in the selected regions or locations separately from other regions or locations. Temperature sensors for providing temperature indications and conduits for delivering the quench medium are distributed throughout the catalyst bed. One or more conduits can be selected for delivery of the quenching medium to selected regions or locations so that separate control of the level of reactivity in each of various regions or locations throughout the bed can be achieved. | 12-06-2012 |
20130070808 | TEMPERATURE SENSING ASSEMBLY FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE OF A SURFACE OF A STRUCTURE - A temperature sensing assembly for measuring the temperature of a surface of a structure includes a thermocouple device having a sheath containing a pair of conductors of dissimilar materials connected at a junction point to provide indications of temperature. The assembly further includes a docking device with a recess formed in a top surface to receive a portion of the sheath that is proximate the junction point. The bottom surface of the docking device is attached to the surface of the structure. The recess extends through the bottom surface of the docking device so that when the thermocouple device is positioned in the recess, the junction point is adjacent the surface of the tube. A heat shield can be attached to the docking device to shield the sheath proximate the junction point from direct and radiant heat sources. | 03-21-2013 |
20140083905 | CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE WITHIN A CATALYST BED IN A REACTOR VESSEL - A quenching medium is delivered directly to selected regions or locations within a catalyst bed in a hydroprocessing reactor vessel in order to control the reactivity of a hydroprocess occurring in the selected regions or locations separately from other regions or locations. Temperature sensors for providing temperature indications and conduits for delivering the quench medium are distributed throughout the catalyst bed. One or more conduits can be selected for delivery of the quenching medium to selected regions or locations so that separate control of the level of reactivity in each of various regions or locations throughout the bed can be achieved. | 03-27-2014 |
20140105248 | QUICK CONNECT TEMPERATURE SENSING ASSEMBLY FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE OF A SURFACE OF A STRUCTURE - A quick connect temperature sensing assembly for measuring the surface of a structure includes a thermocouple device, a docking device and a spring loaded adapter to connect the thermocouple device with the docking device. The docking device can be made of a magnetic material so that the assembly can be quickly connected and disconnected from the surface of a structure for sensing the temperature of the surface. When disconnected, the end of the thermocouple device extends beyond the bottom surface of the docking device. When the bottom surface of the docking device engages the surface of the structure, the end of the thermocouple is retracted and the spring loaded adapter maintains a biasing force on the thermocouple to maintain the end of the thermocouple in contact with the surface. | 04-17-2014 |
20140376594 | TEMPERATURE SENSING ASSEMBLY FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE OF A SURFACE OF A STRUCTURE - A temperature sensing assembly for measuring the temperature of a surface of a structure includes a thermocouple device having a sheath containing a pair of conductors of dissimilar materials connected at a junction point to provide indications of temperature. The assembly further includes a docking device with a recess formed in a top surface to receive a portion of the sheath that is proximate the junction point. The bottom surface of the docking device is attached to the surface of the structure. The recess extends through the bottom surface of the docking device so that when the thermocouple device is positioned in the recess, the junction point is adjacent the surface of the tube. A heat shield can be attached to the docking device to shield the sheath proximate the junction point from direct and radiant heat sources. | 12-25-2014 |
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20120182834 | WEARABLE SHOOTER LOCALIZATION SYSTEM - A wearable shooter localization system including a microphone array, processor, and output device for determining information about a gunshot. The microphone array may be worn by on the upper arm of the user. A second array, which may operate cooperatively or independently from the first array, may be worn on the other arm. The microphone array is sensitive to the acoustic effects of gunfire and provides a set of electrical signals to the processing unit, which identifies the origin of the fire. The system may include orientation and/or motion detection sensors, which the processor may use to either initially compute a direction to the origin of a projectile in a frame of reference meaningful to a wearer of the system or to subsequently update that direction as the wearer moves. | 07-19-2012 |
20120275272 | WEARABLE SHOOTER LOCALIZATION SYSTEM - A wearable shooter localization system including a microphone array, processor, and output device for determining information about a gunshot. The microphone array may be worn by on the upper arm of the user. A second array, which may operate cooperatively or independently from the first array, may be worn on the other arm. The microphone array is sensitive to the acoustic effects of gunfire and provides a set of electrical signals to the processing unit, which identifies the origin of the fire. The system may include orientation and/or motion detection sensors, which the processor may use to either initially compute a direction to the origin of a projectile in a frame of reference meaningful to a wearer of the system or to subsequently update that direction as the wearer moves. | 11-01-2012 |
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20080211671 | SMART RFID CHECKOUT KIOSK - The invention relates to a self-checkout kiosk that utilizes RFID tags and a distance and direction RFID reader to detect sales merchandise. The kiosk includes POS software, which automatically detects items selected by a patron that have previously been received into inventory and tagged, which facilitates the completion of the sale by detecting the distance and direction of the RFID tag. The kiosk incorporates a communication system and means for the patron to communicate with a store employee located distant from the kiosk. The POS software utilizes multiple payment methods and has the capability to display advertisements based on product being detected. | 09-04-2008 |
20080249883 | Self Checkout Kiosk and Retail Security System - A self-checkout kiosk enables a patron to purchase product carrying a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID} tag. The kiosk includes a frame defining a portal through which the patron must exit from a vending area in which product is stored and available for purchase. A card reader, bill acceptor and a computer monitor adjacent the portal enables the patron to complete a purchase transaction prior to exiting the vending area through the portal. The frame carries RFID reading antennas for detecting product being transferred through the portal. A security system responds to transfer of product through the portal without completion of a purchase transaction. | 10-09-2008 |
20080266099 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION POINT OF SALE UNASSISTED RETAIL TRANSACTION AND DIGITAL MEDIA KIOSK - The invention relates to a self-checkout system that selectively activates an alarm when an item is determined to be stolen, engages the user regarding the purchase of the item, and informs the user of the purchase status of the item. When an item is determined to be stolen, and a number of occurrences of the item in the database indicating it is stolen is greater than a predetermined amount over a predetermined period of time, a theft detection module does not transmit a security signal to activate an alarm. The invention can also include a touch-screen display including a first portion dedicated to displaying POS transactions and online shopping and a second portion dedicated to displaying interactive digital media related to the item. Furthermore, the invention can include indicators on the touch screen display to indicate the status of an item. | 10-30-2008 |
20120241518 | SELF CHECKOUT KIOSK AND RETAIL SECURITY SYSTEM - A self-checkout kiosk enables a patron to purchase product displayed in a vending area and carrying a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The customer exits the vending area through a security portal. The kiosk, a bill acceptor, and a computer monitor, either adjacent the portal or separated there from, enables the patron to complete a purchase transaction prior to exiting the vending area through the portal. The portal includes RFID reading antennas for detecting product being transferred through the portal. A security system responds to transfer of product through the portal without a patron completing a purchase transaction using the self-checkout station. The security system itself is also usable in conventional retail environments when an attendant is present. | 09-27-2012 |
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20130080278 | SELF CHECKOUT KIOSK AND RETAIL SECURITY SYSTEM - A self-checkout kiosk enables a patron to purchase product displayed in a vending area and carrying a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The customer exits the vending area through a security portal. The kiosk, a bill acceptor, and a computer monitor, either adjacent the portal or separated there from, enables the patron to complete a purchase transaction prior to exiting the vending area through the portal. The portal includes RFID reading antennas for detecting product being transferred through the portal. A security system responds to transfer of product through the portal without a patron completing a purchase transaction using the self-checkout station. The security system itself is also usable in conventional retail environments when an attendant is present. | 03-28-2013 |
20130080279 | SELF CHECKOUT KIOSK AND RETAIL SECURITY SYSTEM - A self-checkout kiosk enables a patron to purchase or allocate to an account a product displayed in a vending area and carrying a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The patron exits the vending area through a security portal. The kiosk, a bill acceptor, a computer monitor and/or a mobile device enables the patron to complete a purchase or allocate transaction prior to exiting the vending area through the portal. The portal includes RFID reading antennas for marking products stolen when transferred through the portal without a transaction. Alternatively, a smart shelf keeps track of products on the smart shelf and keeps a checkout tally of removed products. If the patron does not complete a purchase or allocate transaction, or returns the product to the smart shelf within a user-defined set of time, the smart shelf will mark the product as stolen. A security system responds to products marked as stolen. | 03-28-2013 |
20150041535 | SECURE SELF-CHECKOUT STATION - A self-checkout kiosk enables a patron to purchase or allocate to an account a product displayed in a vending area and carrying a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The patron exits the vending area through a security portal. The kiosk, a bill acceptor, a computer monitor and/or a mobile device enables the patron to complete a purchase or allocate transaction prior to exiting the vending area through the portal. The portal includes RFID reading antennas for marking products stolen when transferred through the portal without a transaction. Alternatively, a smart shelf keeps track of products on the smart shelf and keeps a checkout tally of removed products. If the patron does not complete a purchase or allocate transaction, or returns the product to the smart shelf within a user-defined set of time, the smart shelf will mark the product as stolen. A security system responds to products marked as stolen. | 02-12-2015 |
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20120259895 | Converting Video Metadata to Propositional Graphs for Use in an Analogical Reasoning System - An automatic approach is described for the semantic analysis and conversion of video annotation metadata (e.g., Video Event Markup Language or “VEML” metadata) to propositional graphs suitable for analysis by an analogical reasoning system (ARS). Also as described herein, a system architecture implements this conversion while maintaining semantic consistency from annotation through results reporting. Further, the techniques herein leverage the same ontology to populate options for an annotation tool, provide the rules for the metadata-to-propositional graph mapping, and provide the basis for comparison in an analogical reasoning algorithm. | 10-11-2012 |
20130317669 | Acoustic Ranging System Using Atmospheric Dispersion - A method and apparatus for processing sound from a sound source. The sound from the sound source is detected. Harmonics in the sound from the sound source are identified. A distance to the sound source is identified using the harmonics and a number of atmospheric conditions. | 11-28-2013 |
20130325202 | NEURO-COGNITIVE DRIVER STATE PROCESSING - A driver state module for interfacing with a vehicle, with a surroundings vicinity of the vehicle and with a driver of the vehicle, the driver state module comprising: (i) a frame memory for storing representations of behaviors with related context; (ii) an evaluation system for ranking the frames based on goals and rewards; (iii) a working memory comprising a foreground sub-memory and a background sub-memory, the working memory for holding and sorting frames into foreground and background frames, and (iv) a recognition processor for identifying salient features relevant to a frame in the foreground memory ranked highest by the evaluation system. | 12-05-2013 |
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20080299593 | Luminogenic and fluorogenic compounds and methods to detect molecules or conditions - A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided. | 12-04-2008 |
20090023173 | Luminescence-based methods and probes for measuring cytochrome P450 activity - The invention provides compounds, compositions, methods, substrates, and kits useful for analyzing the metabolic activity in cells, tissue, and animals and for screening test compounds for their effect on cytochrome P450 activity. In particular, a one-step and two-step methods using luminogenic molecules, e.g. luciferins or coelenterazines, that are cytochrome P450 substrates and that are also bioluminescent enzyme, e.g., luciferase, pro-substrates are provided. The present method further provides a method for stabilizing and prolonging the luminescent signal in a luciferase-based assay using luciferase stabilizing agents such as reversible luciferase inhibitors. | 01-22-2009 |
20100249427 | BIOLUMINESCENT PROTEASE ASSAY - A sensitive bioluminescent assay to detect proteases including caspases, trypsin and tryptase is provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20110003316 | LUMINESCENCE-BASED METHODS AND PROBES FOR MEASURING CYTOCHROME P450 ACTIVITY - The present invention provides methods, compositions, substrates, and kits useful for analyzing the metabolic activity in cells, tissue, and animals and for screening test compounds for their effect on cytochrome P450 activity. In particular, a one-step and two-step methods using luminogenic molecules, e.g. luciferin or coelenterazines, that are cytochrome P450 substrates and that are also bioluminescent enzyme, e.g., luciferase, pro-substrates are provided. Upon addition of the luciferin derivative or other luminogenic molecule into a P450 reaction, the P450 enzyme metabolizes the molecule into a bioluminescent enzyme substrate, e.g., luciferin and/or luciferin derivative metabolite, in a P450 reaction. The resulting metabolite(s) serves as a substrate of the bioluminescent enzyme, e.g., luciferase, in a second light-generating reaction. Luminescent cytochrome P450 assays with low background signals and high sensitivity are disclosed and isoform selectivity is demonstrated. The present invention also provides an improved method for performing luciferase reactions which employs added pyrophosphatase to remove inorganic pyrophosphate, a luciferase inhibitor which may be present in the reaction mixture as a contaminant or may be generated during the reaction. The present method further provides a method for stabilizing and prolonging the luminescent signal in a luciferase-based assay using luciferase stabilizing agents such as reversible luciferase inhibitors. | 01-06-2011 |
20140154716 | LUMINOGENIC AND FLUOROGENIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS TO DETECT MOLECULES OR CONDITIONS - A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided. | 06-05-2014 |
20140380514 | LUMINESCENCE-BASED METHODS AND PROBES FOR MEASURING CYTOCHROME P450 ACTIVITY - The invention provides compounds, compositions, methods, substrates, and kits useful for analyzing the metabolic activity in cells, tissue, and animals and for screening test compounds for their effect on cytochrome P450 activity. In particular, a one-step and two-step methods using luminogenic molecules, e.g. luciferins or coelenterazines, that are cytochrome P450 substrates and that are also bioluminescent enzyme, e.g., luciferase, pro-substrates are provided. The present method further provides a method for stabilizing and prolonging the luminescent signal in a luciferase-based assay using luciferase stabilizing agents such as reversible luciferase inhibitors. | 12-25-2014 |