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20120290511 | Database of affective response and attention levels - A data structure stored in memory including: token instances representing stimuli that influence a user's affective state; the token instances are spread over a long period of time that spans different situations, and a plurality of the token instances have overlapping instantiation periods; data representing levels of user attention in some of the token instances used by an application program to improve the accuracy of a machine learning based affective response model for the user; annotations representing emotional states of the user; the annotations are spread over a long period of time that spans different situations; and linkage information between the token instances, the data representing levels of user attention, and the annotations. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290512 | Methods for creating a situation dependent library of affective response - Generating a situation-dependent library comprising a user's expected response to tokens representing stimuli that influence the user's affective state, including: receiving samples comprising temporal windows of token instances to which the user was exposed, wherein the token instances have overlapping instantiation periods and are spread over a long period of time that spans different situations; wherein at least one token is expected to elicit from the user a noticeably different affective response in the different situations; receiving target values corresponding to the temporal windows of token instances; the target values represent the user's responses to the token instances from the temporal windows of token instances; training a machine learning-based user response model using the samples and the corresponding target values; and analyzing the machine learning-based user response model to generate the situation-dependent library comprising the user's expected response to tokens, which accounts for the variations in the user's affective response in the different situations. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290513 | Habituation-compensated library of affective response - Generating a habituation-compensated library comprising a user's expected response to tokens representing stimuli that influence the user's affective state, the method comprising: receiving samples comprising temporal windows of token instances to which the user was exposed, wherein the token instances have overlapping instantiation periods; the samples further comprise data on previous instantiations of at least one of the token instances from the temporal windows; receiving target values corresponding to the temporal windows of token instances; the target values represent the user's response to the token instances from the temporal windows of token instances; training a machine learning-based user response model using the samples, the data on previous instantiations, and the corresponding target values; and analyzing the machine learning-based user response model to generate the habituation-compensated library, which accounts for the influence of the user's previous exposure to tokens | 11-15-2012 |
20120290516 | Habituation-compensated predictor of affective response - Creating a machine learning-based habituation-compensated predictor of a user's response to token instances representing stimuli that influence the user's affective state, comprising: receiving samples comprising temporal windows of token instances to which the user was exposed, wherein the token instances have overlapping instantiation periods; the samples further comprise data on previous instantiations of at least one of the token instances from the temporal windows; receiving target values corresponding to the temporal windows of token instances; the target values represent the user's responses to the token instances from the temporal windows of token instances; training the machine learning-based habituation-compensated predictor to predict the user's response to token instances, while accounting for the influence of the user's previous exposure to tokens; wherein the training uses the samples, the data on previous instantiations, and the corresponding target values | 11-15-2012 |
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20100169969 | FUNCTIONAL PATCHING/HOOKING DETECTION AND PREVENTION - A method for preventing malicious attacks on software, using the patching method, includes providing a database of legitimate and known patches, the database contains characteristic code paths of said legitimate patches. The method also includes detecting whether a patch is malicious by inspecting one or more characteristic paths of the patch and matching one or more code paths against the database of legitimate and known patches. An activity needed to prevent the malicious patch from performing undesired activities is then performed. | 07-01-2010 |
20120030762 | FUNCTIONAL PATCHING/HOOKING DETECTION AND PREVENTION - A method for preventing malicious attacks on software, using the patching method, includes providing a database of malicious known patches (malware). The database contains characteristic signatures of the malware. The method also includes detecting whether a patch is malicious by comparing it with a signature in the database and performing one or more activities needed to prevent the malicious patch from performing undesired activities. | 02-02-2012 |
20150128273 | REMOTE DOM ACCESS - A method for protecting a browser from malicious processes, comprises providing at least one process-proxy object and at least a browser-proxy object, interposed between the browser and a process, such that when the process invokes one of the DOM entry points, the process-proxy object isolates it from the real browser implementation and executes the process-proxy object's code instead. | 05-07-2015 |
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20130198842 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A MALWARE - System and method for determining, by a security application, whether an examined software code is a malware, according to which the system detects whenever the examined process code performs system calls and further detects a call site. Pieces of code in the surrounding area of the site and/or in branches related to the site are analyzed and the properties of the analyzed pieces of code are compared with a predefined software code patterns, for determining whether the examined process code corresponds to one of the predefined software code patterns. Then the examined process code is classified according to the comparison results. | 08-01-2013 |
20150113644 | Exploit Detection/Prevention - An Agent for detecting and/or preventing an Exploit attack, comprises: a) means for monitoring the operation of one or more process elements in a computer system; b) means for determining whether said one or more process elements has initiated, or is about to initiate a “create process” operation; and c) means for performing preventive activities as a result of the determination. | 04-23-2015 |
20150128206 | Early Filtering of Events Using a Kernel-Based Filter - A method for providing early filtering of events using a kernel-based filter, comprising the steps of: a) providing a driver for the kernel level that acts as a kernel filtering process, wherein said driver is configured to match events that occur at the kernel level according to predefined rules; and b) upon finding a match, acting according to the definition of the matched rule in order to allow the event, disallow said event or forward the content of said event for further processing. | 05-07-2015 |
20150370553 | WRAPPING COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS - Wrapping a computer software application by unpackaging the computer software application into constituent components including a data file that includes a listing of any of the components, modifying the data file to include a reference to a library, where the library is configured to cause communications between the computer software application and a computer operating system to be intercepted and processed by instructions within the library when the computer software application is executed by a computer, and repackaging the computer software application to include the library and any of the components listed in the modified data file. | 12-24-2015 |
20150371035 | INTERCEPTING INTER-PROCESS COMMUNICATIONS - Intercepting inter-process communications by determining a first computer memory location of an inter-process communications function of an instance of a virtual machine and causing an interception function at a second computer memory location to be called when a computer software application calls the inter-process communications function. | 12-24-2015 |
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20110311140 | Selecting Representative Images for Establishments - Establishments are identified in geo-tagged images. According to one aspect, text regions are located in a geo-tagged image and text strings in the text regions are recognized using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) techniques. Text phrases are extracted from information associated with establishments known to be near the geographic location specified in the geo-tag of the image. The text strings recognized in the image are compared with the phrases for the establishments for approximate matches, and an establishment is selected as the establishment in the image based on the approximate matches. According to another aspect, text strings recognized in a collection of geo-tagged images are compared with phrases for establishments in the geographic area identified by the geo-tags to generate scores for image-establishment pairs. Establishments in each of the large collection of images as well as representative images showing each establishment are identified using the scores. | 12-22-2011 |
20120020565 | Selecting Representative Images for Establishments - Establishments are identified in geo-tagged images. According to one aspect, text regions are located in a geo-tagged image and text strings in the text regions are recognized using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) techniques. Text phrases are extracted from information associated with establishments known to be near the geographic location specified in the geo-tag of the image. The text strings recognized in the image are compared with the phrases for the establishments for approximate matches, and an establishment is selected as the establishment in the image based on the approximate matches. According to another aspect, text strings recognized in a collection of geo-tagged images are compared with phrases for establishments in the geographic area identified by the geo-tags to generate scores for image-establishment pairs. Establishments in each of the large collection of images as well as representative images showing each establishment are identified using the scores. | 01-26-2012 |
20120066251 | CORRELATING TRANSPORTATION DATA - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including executable instructions encoded on one or more machine-readable storage media, for correlating transportation data are described. A transportation schedule that includes planned records for first trips and associations between the first trips and corresponding first trip IDs may be accessed. A transportation status update that includes actual records for second trips and associations between the second trips and corresponding second trip IDs may be received. Information relating one or more of the first trip IDs to one or more of the second trip IDs may be obtained. The information may be used to identify a trip that is common to both the transportation schedule and the transportation status update. An update for the trip using the transportation status update may be provided. | 03-15-2012 |
20120232776 | Transportation Information Systems and Methods Associated With Degradation Modes - An exemplary method includes determining whether real-time vehicle location information deviates from at least one of historical real-time vehicle location information or scheduled vehicle location information. The exemplary method further includes generating a schedule degradation mode based on a deviation of real-time vehicle location information from at least one of historical real-time vehicle location information or scheduled vehicle location information. The exemplary method also includes generating first scheduling information for a user based on the user data and public transportation data when the deviation does not exceed a threshold. The exemplary method farther includes generating second scheduling information, different from the first scheduling information, that includes an indication of the schedule degradation mode for the user based on user data, public transportation data, and the deviation when the deviation exceeds the threshold. | 09-13-2012 |
20120239289 | Transportation Information Systems and Methods Associated With Generating Multiple User Routes - Transportation information systems and methods are disclosed, which facilitate the use of transportation, including trip planning. An exemplary method includes generating first scheduling information for a first user based on first user data, public transportation data, a first starting location, and a first destination location. The exemplary method also includes determining that a second user starting from a second starting location different from the first starting location would like to join the first user. The exemplary method further includes generating second scheduling information for the second user to meet the first user based on second user data, public transportation data, the second starting location, real-time location information for the first user, and a second destination location. | 09-20-2012 |
20120296885 | Transportation Information Systems and Methods - Transportation information systems and methods are disclosed, which facilitate the use of transportation, including trip planning. An exemplary method includes receiving user data associated with public transportation usage. The exemplary method also includes receiving public transportation data including real-time public transportation data. The exemplary method further includes generating scheduling information based on the user data and real-time public transportation data. | 11-22-2012 |
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20140111358 | TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An exemplary method includes determining whether real-time vehicle location information deviates from at least one of historical real-time vehicle location information or scheduled vehicle location information. The exemplary method further includes generating scheduling information for a user based on user data and the public transportation data, determining that the real-time vehicle location information deviates from at least one of the historical real-time vehicle location information or the scheduled vehicle location information by more than a threshold deviation, and updating the scheduling information for the user based on the user data, the public transportation data, and the determined deviation. | 04-24-2014 |
20140358603 | ITERATIVE PUBLIC TRANSIT SCORING - Computer-implemented methods for scoring and ranking transit stops and transit lines are provided. In one aspect, a method includes determining data and factors associated with a first transit stop or line and calculating a score for the first transit stop or line. The data and factors used in the scoring calculation may be a combination of the number of vehicle departures from the transit stop, the number of transit lines connected to the transit stop, a point of interest proximity factor, a population center factor, the number of trips on the transit line, the number of transit stops on the transit line, the number of interconnected transit lines and the travel distance of the transit line. The transit stop and transit lines scores may be iterated over each other. Systems and machine-readable media for scoring and ranking transit stops and transit lines are also provided. | 12-04-2014 |
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20130156012 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED WIFI AND BLUETOOTH COEXISTENCE USINGREDUCED POWER FOR CONTROL PACKETS - Disclosed in some examples is a method including receiving a downlink data packet over a first wireless link using a first wireless protocol during communications over a second wireless link using a second wireless protocol the first and second wireless protocols being different; and sending a control packet in response to the downlink data packet over the first wireless link using a reduced power setting during the communications over the second wireless link, the reduced power setting being less than a non-control packet power setting. | 06-20-2013 |
20140204793 | POLLED TIME-OF-FLIGHT RESPONSE - Embodiments of a communication station and method for time-of-flight (ToF) location determination in a wireless network are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a responding communication station receives a ToF measurement request. The responding communication station transmits an acknowledgment of the ToF measurement request. The responding communication station also transmits a response to the ToF measurement request that includes an indication of a time period for an initiating communication station to poll the responding communication station for a ToF result. | 07-24-2014 |
20140301219 | WIRELESS NETWORK LOCATION TECHNIQUES - Improved wireless network location techniques are described. In one embodiment, for example, an apparatus may comprise circuitry and a communications management module for execution on the circuitry to send a timing announcement element comprising a sounding preamble count parameter indicating a number of sounding preambles, send a null data element comprising a number of sounding preambles equal to the sounding preamble count parameter, receive timing reply information comprising the number of sounding preambles equal to the sounding preamble count parameter, and determine a time of flight based on the timing reply information. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-09-2014 |
20150085669 | AP LOCATION QUERY - Embodiments for providing a query for location information for access points (APs) proximate to a reporting AP are generally described herein. A station may include a processor arranged to generate a Location Configuration Information (LCI) request having subelements arranged to query a reporting AP for a LCI report that includes location information regarding APs proximate to the reporting AP and a transceiver, coupled to the processor, the transceiver being arranged to send to the reporting AP the generated LCI request for the LCI report that includes location information regarding APs proximate to the reporting AP. | 03-26-2015 |
20150234034 | POLLED TIME-OF-FLIGHT RESPONSE - Embodiments of a communication station and method for time-of-flight (ToF) location determination in a wireless network are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a responding communication station receives a ToF measurement request. The responding communication station transmits an acknowledgment of the ToF measurement request. The responding communication station also transmits a response to the ToF measurement request that includes an indication of a time period for an initiating communication station to poll the responding communication station for a ToF result. | 08-20-2015 |
20160044524 | FINE-TIMING MEASUREMENT FOR TIMEOF-FLIGHT POSITIONING - Embodiments of a system and method for establishing a physical location of a device are generally described herein. In some embodiments a device may include a wireless device configured to communicate with an access point through the use of a wireless protocol, and to perform a method for time-of-flight (ToF) positioning that includes a three-stage fine-timing measurement (FTM) procedure that includes: a first stage for negotiating comeback timing for a next FTM exchange, a second stage that includes performing a fine timing measurement exchange and optionally negotiating the comeback timing for the next fine timing measurement exchange, and a third stage that includes reporting and polling the timestamp of the previous fine timing measurement exchange and optionally performing an additional fine timing measurement stage. In some embodiments a module in a device may determine a range between the device and the access point or the one or more network devices. | 02-11-2016 |
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20110026685 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF OPTIMIZED VOLUMETRIC IMAGING - A system of performing a volumetric scan. The system comprises a surface of positioning a patient in a space parallel thereto, a plurality of extendable detector arms each the detector arm having a detection unit having at least one radiation detector, and an actuator which moves the detection unit along a linear path, and a gantry which supports the plurality of extendable detector arms around the surface so that each the linear path of each respective the extendable detector arm being directed toward the space. | 02-03-2011 |
20110112856 | MEDICAL IMAGING PROCEDURES AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MEDICAL IMAGING PROCEDURES - A method for managing a plurality of medical imaging procedures. The method comprises associating a machine readable tag with each of a plurality of patients designated for a plurality of medical imaging procedures, monitoring a progress of at least one of the plurality of patients in a respective the medical imaging procedure, and managing at least one medical imaging resource for performing the plurality of medical imaging procedures according to the progress. | 05-12-2011 |
20120041508 | IMPLANTABLE LEAD CONNECTOR - An implantable lead connector configured for long term implantation and to electrically interconnect multiple medical devices and to channel electrical signals between said interconnected devices and a target organ, comprising: a first port adapted to receive a first signal suitable to stimulate a target tissue, a second port adapted to receive a second signal suitable to stimulate a target tissue, and a third port configured to connect to a target organ, wherein at least one of said first and second ports is configured to connect to a signal generator not integrated with said connector. | 02-16-2012 |
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20130096639 | ELECTRICAL MUSCLE CONTROLLER - A method of modifying the force of contraction of at least a portion of a heart chamber, including providing a subject having a heart, comprising at least a portion having an activation, and applying a non-excitatory electric field having a given duration, at a delay after the activation, to the portion, which causes the force of contraction to be increased by a least 5%. | 04-18-2013 |
20130114792 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF OPTIMIZED VOLUMETRIC IMAGING - A system of performing a volumetric scan. The system comprises a surface of positioning a patient in a space parallel thereto, a plurality of extendable detector arms each the detector arm having a detection unit having at least one radiation detector, and an actuator which moves the detection unit along a linear path, and a gantry which supports the plurality of extendable detector arms around the surface so that each the linear path of each respective the extendable detector arm being directed toward the space. | 05-09-2013 |
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20140151563 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADIOACTIVE EMISSION MEASUREMENT - Radioimaging methods, devices and radiopharmaceuticals therefor. | 06-05-2014 |
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20140187927 | RADIOACTIVE-EMISSION-MEASUREMENT OPTIMIZATION TO SPECIFIC BODY STRUCTURES - A method for predefining a set of radioactive-emission measurement views, for radioactive-emission imaging after an administration of a radiopharmaceutical, the method being tailored to a specific body structure and optimized with respect to the information gained about the body structure and based on modeling body-structure, based on its geometry and anatomical constraints, which limit accessibility to the body structure. | 07-03-2014 |
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20100268220 | Systems, Apparatus, Methods and Procedures for the Noninvasive Treatment of Tissue Using Microwave Energy - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy. | 10-21-2010 |
20110040299 | Systems, Apparatus, Methods and Procedures for the Noninvasive Treatment of Tissue Using Microwave Energy - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue, including treatment using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using, for example, microwave energy. | 02-17-2011 |
20110196365 | Systems, Apparatus, Methods, and Procedures for the Non-Invasive Treatment of Tissue Using Microwave Energy - A system applies, in a non-invasive manner, energy to a targeted tissue region employing a controlled source of energy, a multiple use applicator, and a single use, applicator-tissue interface carried by the applicator. The system can generate and apply energy in a controlled fashion to form a predefined pattern of lesions that provide therapeutic benefit, e.g., to moderate or interrupt function of the sweat glands in the underarm (axilla). | 08-11-2011 |
20110313412 | TISSUE INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD - An applicator-tissue interface is disclosed for use in connection with medical device treatment applicators. The interface provides a cover to protect applicator components against contamination and may be disposable or reusable. Also included are tissue acquisition features including a tissue receiving chamber defined by a bio-barrier with vacuum ports or channels for tissue acquisition. Vacuum balancing is provided to prevent contamination on the applicator side of the bio-barrier. Locking mechanisms are disclosed for ensuring secure attachment between the interface and applicator. Methods of using the applicator-tissue interface in connection with an applicator are also disclosed. | 12-22-2011 |
20120022622 | Systems, Apparatus, Methods and Procedures for the Noninvasive Treatment of Tissue Using Microwave Energy - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy. | 01-26-2012 |
20130035680 | Applicator and Tissue Interface Module for Dermatological Device - An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods. | 02-07-2013 |
20130072925 | Applicator and Tissue Interface Module for Dermatological Device - An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods. | 03-21-2013 |
20130072930 | Applicator and Tissue Interface Module for Dermatological Device - An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods. | 03-21-2013 |
20130166003 | Systems, Apparatus, Methods and Procedures for the Noninvasive Treatment of Tissue Using Microwave Energy - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy. | 06-27-2013 |
20140005645 | Applicator and Tissue Interface Module for Dermatological Device | 01-02-2014 |
20140074157 | PRE-TIED SURGICAL KNOTS FOR USE WITH SUTURE PASSERS - Sutures with pre-tied knots for use in percutaneous surgical procedures. Described herein are pre-tied sutures and methods of using them that may be used with a suture passer for percutaneously suturing tissue, including percutaneously passing and securing a loop of suture around a tear in a meniscus tissue of the knee. A suture with a pre-tied knot may include a length of suture and a knot body on the length of suture, and a leader snare tied to the length of suture by the knot body. The leader snare typically has an opening loop (bight or snare) through which an end of the suture may be passed. The tail of the leader snare may be pulled to remove the leader snare for the knot body and draw the end of the suture through the knot body to close the knot, which can then be tightened to secure the tissue. | 03-13-2014 |
20140180271 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF TISSUE USING MICROWAVE ENERGY - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy. | 06-26-2014 |
20140276981 | SUTURE PASSERS AND METHODS OF PASSING SUTURE - Suture passer devices, including suture passers configured with an axially slideable jaw that includes a tissue-penetrating distal end region. Also described are suture passers including jaws housing tissue penetrating needles to pass suture that are substantially thin. Methods of using such devices to pass a suture through tissue are provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20150148792 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, METHODS, AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF TISSUE USING MICROWAVE ENERGY - A system applies, in a non-invasive manner, energy to a targeted tissue region employing a controlled source of energy, a multiple use applicator, and a single use, applicator-tissue interface carried by the applicator. The system can generate and apply energy in a controlled fashion to form a predefined pattern of lesions that provide therapeutic benefit, e.g., to moderate or interrupt function of the sweat glands in the underarm (axilla). | 05-28-2015 |
20150196294 | AUTOMATICALLY RELOADING SUTURE PASSER DEVICES AND METHODS - Suture passers and methods of use. Described herein are suture passers preloaded with suture, including cartridges that couple to a suture passer to form a loaded suture passer; the suture passer may be operated to pass one or more lengths of suture without having to be manually reloaded. In particular, described herein are preloaded and automatically reloading apparatuses typically. | 07-16-2015 |
20160135888 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NONINVASIVE TREATMENT OF TISSUE USING MICROWAVE ENERGY - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue, including treatment using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using, for example, microwave energy. | 05-19-2016 |