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20080220579 | STRESS ENHANCED MOS TRANSISTOR AND METHODS FOR ITS FABRICATION - According to a method for fabricating a stress enhanced MOS device having a channel region at a surface of a semiconductor substrate, first and second trenches are etched into the semiconductor substrate, the first trench having a first side surface, and the second trench having a second side surface. The first and second side surfaces are formed astride the channel region. The first and second side surfaces are then oxidized in a controlled oxidizing environment to thereby grow an oxide region. The oxide region is then removed, thereby repositioning the first and second side surfaces closer to the channel region. With the first and second side surfaces repositioned, the first and second trenches are filled with SiGe. | 09-11-2008 |
20090176356 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES USING THERMAL GRADIENT-INDUCING FILMS - Methods for fabricating semiconductor devices using thermal gradient-inducing films are provided. One method comprises providing a substrate having a first region and a second region and forming a film overlying the second region and exposing the first region. The substrate is subjected to a thermal process wherein the film induces a predetermined thermal gradient between the first region and the second region. | 07-09-2009 |
20100059852 | SEMICONDUCTOR TRANSISTOR DEVICE WITH IMPROVED ISOLATION ARRANGEMENT, AND RELATED FABRICATION METHODS - A method of fabricating a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method begins by providing a substrate having a layer of semiconductor material, a pad oxide layer overlying the layer of semiconductor material, and a pad nitride layer overlying the pad oxide layer. The method proceeds by selectively removing a portion of the pad nitride layer, a portion of the pad oxide layer, and a portion of the layer of semiconductor material to form an isolation trench. Then, the isolation trench is filled with a lower layer of isolation material, a layer of etch stop material, and an upper layer of isolation material, such that the layer of etch stop material is located between the lower layer of isolation material and the upper layer of isolation material. The layer of etch stop material protects the underlying isolation material during subsequent fabrication steps. | 03-11-2010 |
20100109056 | METHODS FOR PROTECTING GATE STACKS DURING FABRICATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES FABRICATED FROM SUCH METHODS - Methods for protecting gate stacks during fabrication of semiconductor devices and semiconductor devices fabricated from such methods are provided. In an embodiment, a method for fabricating a semiconductor device comprises forming a gate stack comprising a first gate stack-forming layer overlying a semiconductor substrate and forming first sidewall spacers about sidewalls of the gate stack. After the step of forming the first sidewall spacers, a portion of the first gate stack-forming layer is exposed. The exposed portion is anisotropically etched using the gate stack and the first sidewall spacers as an etch mask. Second sidewall spacers are formed adjacent the first sidewall spacers after the step of anisotropically etching. | 05-06-2010 |
20100244156 | METHODS FOR PROTECTING GATE STACKS DURING FABRICATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES FABRICATED FROM SUCH METHODS - Methods for protecting gate stacks during fabrication of semiconductor devices and semiconductor devices fabricated from such methods are provided. In an embodiment, a method for fabricating a semiconductor device comprises forming a gate stack comprising a first gate stack-forming layer overlying a semiconductor substrate and forming first sidewall spacers about sidewalls of the gate stack. After the step of forming the first sidewall spacers, a portion of the first gate stack-forming layer is exposed. The exposed portion is anisotropically etched using the gate stack and the first sidewall spacers as an etch mask. Second sidewall spacers are formed adjacent the first sidewall spacers after the step of anisotropically etching. | 09-30-2010 |
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20100161508 | PROCESSING SECURITIES-RELATED INFORMATION - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for improving clarity of disclosure materials provided to investors, by enabling securities issuers, intermediaries and/or other entities to create and disseminate clear and concise summary-level information on individual securities to investors to enable informed investment decisions. The information may include a summary version of the full statutory prospectus (a “summary prospectus”). A summary prospectus may include a concise, “plain English” synopsis and/or representation of certain information contained in the full statutory prospectus, such as a security's investment objectives and strategies, costs, risks and/or other information. | 06-24-2010 |
20130297533 | PROCESSING SECURITIES-RELATED INFORMATION - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for improving clarity of disclosure materials provided to investors, by enabling securities issuers, intermediaries and/or other entities to create and disseminate clear and concise summary-level information on individual securities to investors to enable informed investment decisions. The information may include a summary version of the full statutory prospectus (a “summary prospectus”). A summary prospectus may include a concise, “plain English” synopsis and/or representation of certain information contained in the hill statutory prospectus, such as a security's investment objectives and strategies, costs, risks and/or other information. | 11-07-2013 |
20140222717 | PROCESSING SECURITIES-RELATED INFORMATION - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for improving clarity of disclosure materials provided to investors, by enabling securities issuers, intermediaries and/or other entities to create and disseminate clear and concise summary-level information on individual securities to investors to enable informed investment decisions. The information may include a summary version of the full statutory prospectus (a “summary prospectus”). A summary prospectus may include a concise, “plain English” synopsis and/or representation of certain information contained in the full statutory prospectus, such as a security's investment objectives and strategies, costs, to risks and/or other information. | 08-07-2014 |
20150019396 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER METHODS FOR AUTOMATED ON-DEMAND CUSTOMIZABLE ASSEMBLING AND HIGH THROUGHPUT PRINTING OF DOCUMENTS - In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope. | 01-15-2015 |
20150106302 | PROCESSING SECURITIES-RELATED INFORMATION - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for improving clarity of disclosure materials provided to investors, by enabling securities issuers, intermediaries and/or other entities to create and disseminate clear and concise summary-level information on individual securities to investors to enable informed investment decisions. The information may include a summary version of the full statutory prospectus (a “summary prospectus”). A summary prospectus may include a concise, “plain English” synopsis and/or representation of certain information contained in the full statutory prospectus, such as a security's investment objectives and strategies, costs, risks and/or other information. | 04-16-2015 |
20150149382 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER METHODS FOR AUTOMATED ON-DEMAND CUSTOMIZABLE ASSEMBLING AND HIGH THROUGHPUT PRINTING OF DOCUMENTS - In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope. | 05-28-2015 |
20150154558 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER METHODS FOR AUTOMATED ON-DEMAND CUSTOMIZABLE ASSEMBLING AND HIGH THROUGHPUT PRINTING OF DOCUMENTS - In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope. | 06-04-2015 |
20160098799 | PROCESSING SECURITIES-RELATED INFORMATION - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for improving clarity of disclosure materials provided to investors, by enabling securities issuers, intermediaries and/or other entities to create and disseminate clear and concise summary-level information on individual securities to investors to enable informed investment decisions. The information may include a summary version of the full statutory prospectus (a “summary prospectus”). A summary prospectus may include a concise, “plain English” synopsis and/or representation of certain information contained in the full statutory prospectus, such as a security's investment objectives and strategies, costs, risks and/or other information. | 04-07-2016 |
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20080205424 | Bifurcate space switch - A space switch includes a buffer having a plurality of serial inputs, a plurality of de-serializers, each coupled to a respective input, a plurality n of buffers and a media access controller having inputs coupled to the plurality of de-serializers, data outputs coupled to the buffers, and two control outputs coupled to respective buffers for buffering input data at a clock rate one-nth that of the input data and a switch fabric connected to the buffers for matching buffer data throughput with switch data throughput. Preferably the buffer is a bifurcate buffer. This space switch described ensures matching of buffer and switch fabric throughput. | 08-28-2008 |
20130208596 | CONGESTION MANAGEMENT IN A NETWORK - Management of congestion level, in a computer-related context, is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system generating a plurality of computer network-related tables during system operation. A number of the tables are each separately indexed by a different index. The system includes at least one tangible computer-readable medium adapted to store, at each indexed location, a swap count providing an indication of the congestion level of the indexed location. The system also includes insert logic stored as instructions on the at least one medium for execution. When executed, the insert logic is operable to: i) insert, when a predetermined condition has been satisfied, a new entry by overwriting the current entry stored in the indexed location having the lowest swap count; and ii) update the swap counts in each of the indexed locations in a manner that maintains the total swap count at least substantially constant over time. | 08-15-2013 |
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20110152824 | INFUSION PUMP SYSTEM WITH DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE HAVING PRESSURE VENTING AND PRESSURE FEEDBACK - Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof. | 06-23-2011 |
20120029468 | INFUSION PUMP SYSTEM WITH DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE HAVING PRESSURE VENTING AND PRESSURE FEEDBACK - Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof. | 02-02-2012 |
20120123230 | ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - Analyte monitoring systems and methods that make interstitial fluid from a patient's body available to one or more sensors disposed outside the patient's body. The monitoring systems and methods may be used in conjunction with medicament dispensing systems and methods in order to provide a feedback loop for continuous sensing of analyte levels and corresponding dispensing of medicament based on sensed analyte levels. Dispensing or pumping systems or portions thereof may be used to move a patient's interstitial fluid into communication with the one or more sensors. | 05-17-2012 |
20140050123 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INCLUDING VOIP BRIDGE RADIO PROVIDING CHANNEL DESIGNATION FEATURES AND RELATED METHODS - A communications system includes a Voice over IP (VoIP) device, a plurality of radios each configured to communicate using a plurality of different radio channels, and a bridge radio. The bridge radio includes a VoIP interface configured to communicate with the VoIP device, a radio interface configured to communicate with the radios, and a controller coupled to the VoIP interface and the radio interface. The controller is configured to receive a communication request from the VoIP device to communicate via a given radio channel. The communication request includes an IP address associated with the bridge radio and a channel identifier associated with the given radio channel. The controller also bridges communications between the VoIP device and at least one of the radios over the given radio channel based upon the received communication request. | 02-20-2014 |
20140137641 | SOLUTE CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A solute concentration measurement device is disclosed. The device may comprise a filter membrane, an exchange chamber, a sensing chamber, a separator, and a sensor. The device may be configured to be placed in fluid communication with a sample solution containing a solute and a solvent. The filter membrane may provide selective fluid communication between the solution and the exchange chamber. The separator may separate the exchange chamber from the sensing chamber and cause a change in a condition of the sensing chamber corresponding to a change of a condition of the exchange chamber. The sensor may sense the condition pertaining to the sensing chamber and calculate the concentration of the sample solution corresponding to this change. | 05-22-2014 |
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20120130889 | FINANCIAL CARD METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM UTILIZING BAR CODES TO IDENTIFY TRANSACTION DETAILS - An electronic financial transaction arrangement using a payer device to read a machine-readable pay code in which transaction details for a specific transaction may be encoded by a pay code provider is disclosed. The machine-readable pay code may be distributed to the payer device through acoustic stimuli, or as a result of voice or human based gesture actions. A user of the payer device may also participate in the financial transaction through the indirect control of a display by reading a unique machine-readable code unique to the display. Additional transaction details for the specific transaction may be received in the payer device through near field communication, or accessed at a later time when there is established connectivity to a mobile network. | 05-24-2012 |
20120131094 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDIRECT CONTROL OF A WEBSITE - A method for indirectly controlling a website using a user communication device is disclosed. A unique machine-readable code is displayed on a display device, the unique machine-readable code being specific to the display device displaying contents from a website through a server. The unique machine-readable code is readable by a user communication device, the user communication device in turn being able to communicate with the server through a communication path not involving an input device associated with the display device. Commands to control content displayed through the server are received from the user communication device. The commands include the identity of the specific display device by the displayed unique machine readable code. The content displayed on the specific display device is then changed accordingly. | 05-24-2012 |
20130054395 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT - In an embodiment, a self-service checkout computer receives checkout data from a mobile device of a consumer. The checkout data includes merchant identity data, transaction details and payment account data. The transaction details and the payment account data are transmitted to a merchant server or a gateway server for purchase transaction authorization. If the purchase is authorized, the self-service checkout computer transmits a purchase transaction authorization message to the consumer's mobile device for display on a display screen. In some embodiments, if a transaction declined notification is received instead of a purchase transaction authorization, the self-service checkout computer transmits the transaction declined notification to the consumer's mobile device for display. | 02-28-2013 |
20130179336 | FINANCIAL CARD METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM UTILIZING BAR CODES TO IDENTIFY TRANSACTION DETAILS - An electronic financial transaction arrangement using a payer device to read a machine-readable pay code in which transaction details for a specific transaction may be encoded by a pay code provider is disclosed. The machine-readable pay code may be distributed to the payer device through acoustic stimuli, or as a result of voice or human based gesture actions. A user of the payer device may also participate in the financial transaction through the indirect control of a display by reading a unique machine-readable code unique to the display. Additional transaction details for the specific transaction may be received in the payer device through near field communication, or accessed at a later time when there is established connectivity to a mobile network. | 07-11-2013 |
20130228624 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING AND RECEIVING DATA USING MULTI-FRAME BAR CODES - Methods of transferring or receiving data using a multi-frame bar code are disclosed. A sequence of bar codes includes a plurality of bar codes displayed in a sequence, with each bar code in the plurality of bar codes being encoded with data and the sequence of bar codes conveying a coherent set of data. The sequence of bar codes is displayed, in a display device, such that only one bar code in the plurality of bar codes is displayed at any one time to constitute a three-dimensional (two spatial, one temporal) bar code when using a bar code. The bar codes are read, in a reader device, and then analyzed to identify each bar code in the sequence of bar codes. Each bar code is decoded to obtain the decoded data, which may then be combined into a coherent set of data. | 09-05-2013 |
20150193763 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT - Methods and systems for self-service checkout. In an embodiment, a mobile device processor of a consumer's mobile device receives input data of an item selected for a purchase transaction, displays information concerning the item on a display screen, and receives an indication from a consumer that shopping is completed. The method includes transmitting checkout data for the purchase transaction to a self-service checkout computer, receiving a transaction authorization message and merchant instructions from the self-service checkout computer, and then displaying on the display screen the transaction authorization message and the merchant instructions, wherein the merchant instructions direct the consumer to exit the particular merchant store in a particular manner. | 07-09-2015 |
20150371207 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VARIABILITY OF AGGREGATED PAYMENTS BASED ON ACCOUNT TRUSTWORTHINESS - A method for intelligently aggregating payment transactions based on consumer trustworthiness includes: storing an account profile, the profile including data related to a consumer including an account identifier, payment details, and a trustworthiness score; identifying a period of time for transaction aggregation based on the trustworthiness score included in the account profile; receiving transaction data for a plurality of payment transactions, the transaction data for each transaction including the account identifier, a transaction amount, and a transaction time and/or date; aggregating the transaction amount included in the transaction data in each payment transaction of the plurality of payment transactions where the included transaction time and/or date is within the identified period of time; and transmitting the aggregated transaction amount and the payment details included in the account profile for use in processing an aggregated payment transaction. | 12-24-2015 |
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20130293995 | NON-SEQUENTIAL MONITORING OF BATTERY CELLS IN BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEMS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Non-sequential monitoring of battery cells in battery monitoring systems, and related components, systems, and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a battery monitoring system control unit is provided. The battery monitoring system control unit is configured to control battery monitoring devices. Each battery monitoring device is configured to be coupled to a subset of battery cells electrically connected in series in a sequential order to form a battery. The battery monitoring system control unit is further configured to instruct the battery monitoring devices to test an ohmic value of each battery cell of the battery cells of the battery in a non-sequential order. In this manner, heat generated in the battery monitoring devices from the testing may be more effectively dissipated, which can also allow for the battery monitoring devices to be employed in higher operating temperature environments. | 11-07-2013 |
20140242432 | AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING ALARM THRESHOLD SETTINGS FOR MONITORED BATTERY SYSTEM COMPONENTS IN BATTERY SYSTEMS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed include automatically determining alarm threshold settings for monitored battery cells in battery systems. Battery monitoring control units are provided that are configured to initiate battery performance tests (e.g., ohmic tests) on battery cells in a battery system. Failing battery cells are identified as those battery cells having battery performance characteristics outside defined battery performance threshold settings. An initial performance alarm threshold setting is established for each battery cell because of unique performance characteristics that can substantially change during initial charging cycles before the battery cells have settled. A settled performance alarm threshold setting specific to each battery cell is then established based on battery cell performance during the defined settling time period. In this manner, more accurate performance alarm threshold settings are automatically established for monitoring each battery cell based on the individual performance characteristics of each battery cell during the settling time period. | 08-28-2014 |
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20130297396 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF CAPTURING AND ANALYZING BENEFITS IN COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS - Under an agreement between a buyer and a seller, multiple rebates may be configured and calculated to capture the benefits of such a rebate program using a third party service via a network. For example, the buyer agrees to a minimum purchase requirement and receives a flexible early-payment rebate on each individual transaction between the two. The rebate is larger the earlier in a billing cycle the buyer pays its account in full. The buyer is able to impose purchase restrictions, for example, limiting its employees to buy from only specific suppliers, to buy only specific products, or to buy no more than a certain dollar amount of a product over a specific period. A platform for calculating and applying these rebates and restrictions can be hosted by a third-party, but allows the buyer to configure the restrictions. The platform also allows users to generate reports summarizing the results of the rebate program, and generates appropriate accounting and tax documentation. Furthermore, the alignment of this network-based benefits capture service ensures that full visibility of rebates, calculations and results is available to both buyer and supplier, thereby maximizing transparency and minimizing disputes arising from such rebates. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297397 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF AUGMENTING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS SERVICES - Under an agreement between a buyer and a supplier, the buyer agrees to a minimum purchase and receives a flexible early-payment rebate on each individual transaction between the two. Because of the purchase and early-payment agreement, the transaction services can be bundled with other services such as foreign exchange and insurance. This “bundling” may be performed electronically based on business rules and preferences, and is described as the “augmentation” of financial services with electronic payment services within a network including buyer and supplier. Thus, on a per-transaction basis, each transaction can receive a rebate, be covered by insurance, and receive the benefit of favorable foreign-exchange rates. The buyer can configure a system such that specific services are applied to specific transactions. The buyer or supplier can also generate reports that detail the rebates, as well as the savings associated with each transaction by service. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297398 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF ESTABLISHING CLOSED-LOOP BUSINESS PAYMENT SERVICES - In a closed-loop business-payment network, a buyer is both an issuer and an acquirer of payment accounts, such as those associated with credit cards. Because no bank is involved in this issuance and acquisition, the transactions between the buyer and a merchant do not incur interchange fees and do not require transaction terminals, such as used for typical credit-card transactions. Under the agreement, variable early-payment rebates and other services are applied to each transaction on a per-transaction basis. This closed-loop allows the buyer to enforce purchase restrictions that are checked before a transaction is authorized, thereby eliminating or reducing fraud. This agreement also allows the issuer to impose different rebates and purchase restrictions, apply different services, and otherwise distinguish between different merchants. Preferably, the transaction platform is hosted by a third party, which can provide buyers and merchants a single interface to third-party services. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297399 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF SECURITIZING ASSET-BASED SUPPLIER REBATE CASH FLOWS DERIVED FROM PROCUREMENT EXPENDITURES - Prospective variable early-payment rebates under a purchase agreement are expressed as income streams to a buyer through use of a rebate calculation process, and these flows are monetized and secured. The rebates are based on contractual obligations between a buyer and a seller. The rebates are “performance based” in that the earlier a buyer pays off its account with a supplier, the larger the rebate. These monetized rebates form a new asset class that can be sold just like any other financial instrument. The buyer, based on predictable cash outflows, can receive income from these future rebates sooner, allowing it to potentially fund large-scale projects. A computer system determines the amount of the rebates, rates them based on the likelihood that they will be received, and determines their current value. Investors purchase these instruments, in the form of bonds or notes, and receive payment in principle and interest. A third-party issues financial instruments, secured by the rebates. | 11-07-2013 |
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20140141423 | miRNAs Differentially Expressed in Lymph Nodes from Cancer Patients - The present invention provides diagnostics and/or prognostic methods by identifying miRNAs that are differentially expressed or mis-regulated in various states of diseased, normal, cancerous, and/or abnormal tissues, including but not limited to cervix, skin, colon, breast, bladder, esophagus, liver, ovary, prostate, lung, pancreas, thyroid, kidney, stomach, testicle, uterus, spleen, tongue, brain, thymus, trachea and/or small intestine. In certain aspects, differential miRNA expression is initially determined by comparing miRNA expression between a normal tissue and cancer negative lymph node (LNneg), a normal tissue and a cancer positive lymph node (LNpos), a cancerous tissue and LNneg and/or LNpos, LNneg and LNpos. The methods of the invention are used to identify the presence or absence of non-lymphoid cells from other organs or tissues, and/or metastatic cancer cells present in lymph nodes. | 05-22-2014 |