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20100033246 | ADAPTIVE DIGITAL PREDISTORTION OF COMPLEX MODULATED WAVEFORM USING PEAK AND RMS VOLTAGE FEEDBACK FROM THE OUTPUT OF A POWER AMPLIFIER - Exemplary embodiments of the invention includes an amplifier and a processor that adapts a baseline or previous model of the input-output signal characteristic of the amplifier using metrics of the system, including peak power, peak voltage, average power, root mean square (RMS) voltage, samples of the output signal of the amplifier, or environmental metrics such as temperature, power supply voltage, signal frequency, etc. In particular, the system comprises an amplifier; a device to measure a metric of the system; a processor to generate a present model of the input-output signal characteristic of the amplifier based on the system metric; and a predistortion device to predistort the input signal for the amplifier based on the present amplifier model. | 02-11-2010 |
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20140073281 | HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE RECEIVER FRONT-END WITH Q-ENHANCEMENT - A preselect circuit maintains the dynamic range of a received RF input signal during bandpass filtering of the received RF input signal. The preselect circuit includes a Q-deficient passive bandpass filter for coupling to an antenna to receive a received RF input signal. The preselect circuit further includes a Q-enhancement circuit coupled to the Q-deficient passive bandpass filter, wherein the Q-enhancement circuit increases a Q-value of the Q-deficient passive bandpass filter by compensating for resistive inductive losses in the bandpass filter. | 03-13-2014 |
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20100082754 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING INSTANT MESSAGES - Various aspects relate to using structured messages within one or more systems that implement instant messaging function in a distributed computing environment. In particular, structured information may be encoded and embedded in unstructured instant messages and communicated among one or more computer systems, networks, applications or other entities. In one aspect, instant messaging may be leveraged as middleware for application integration. Other aspects relate to using structured message information to perform functions in a distributed instant messaging system. For example, structured message information may be used to control the display of instant message information to a user, or may be used to control how the instant message information is distributed, processed, or otherwise handled by a receiving system, application or process. Other aspects relate to an interface for displaying information relating to a number of instant messaging conversations to a user. Further, aspects relate to using instant messaging in a trading environment. | 04-01-2010 |
20100082755 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING INSTANT MESSAGES - Various aspects relate to using structured messages within one or more systems that implement instant messaging function in a distributed computing environment. In particular, structured information may be encoded and embedded in unstructured instant messages and communicated among one or more computer systems, networks, applications or other entities. In one aspect, instant messaging may be leveraged as middleware for application integration. Other aspects relate to using structured message information to perform functions in a distributed instant messaging system. For example, structured message information may be used to control the display of instant message information to a user, or may be used to control how the instant message information is distributed, processed, or otherwise handled by a receiving system, application or process. Other aspects relate to an interface for displaying information relating to a number of instant messaging conversations to a user. Further, aspects relate to using instant messaging in a trading environment. | 04-01-2010 |
20100082756 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING INSTANT MESSAGES - Various aspects relate to using structured messages within one or more systems that implement instant messaging function in a distributed computing environment. In particular, structured information may be encoded and embedded in unstructured instant messages and communicated among one or more computer systems, networks, applications or other entities. In one aspect, instant messaging may be leveraged as middleware for application integration. Other aspects relate to using structured message information to perform functions in a distributed instant messaging system. For example, structured message information may be used to control the display of instant message information to a user, or may be used to control how the instant message information is distributed, processed, or otherwise handled by a receiving system, application or process. Other aspects relate to an interface for displaying information relating to a number of instant messaging conversations to a user. Further, aspects relate to using instant messaging in a trading environment. | 04-01-2010 |
20130041965 | System and Method for Processing Instant Messages - Various aspects relate to using structured messages within systems that implement instant messaging function in a distributed computing environment. In particular, structured information may be encoded and embedded in unstructured instant messages and communicated among one or more computer systems, networks, applications or other entities. In one aspect, instant messaging may be leveraged as middleware for application integration. Other aspects relate to using structured message information to perform functions in a distributed instant messaging system. For example, structured message information may be used to control the display of instant message information to a user, or may be used to control how the instant message information is distributed, processed, or otherwise handled by a receiving system, application or process. Other aspects relate to an interface for displaying information relating to a number of instant messaging conversations to a user. Further, aspects relate to using instant messaging in a trading environment. | 02-14-2013 |
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20110152622 | SURGICAL ACCESS APPARATUS WITH CONSTRAINING MECHANISM - A surgical access apparatus includes a housing member, a portal member extending from the housing member and defining a central longitudinal axis, and defining a longitudinal passage therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of an surgical object and a constraining mechanism associated with at least one of the housing member and the portal member. The constraining mechanism includes a constraining member dimensioned and positioned to intersect the longitudinal passage. The constraining member is adapted to engage the surgical object and bias the surgical object toward a position radially displaced relative to the central longitudinal axis. The constraining member is adapted to transition from an initial condition in the absence of the surgical object to a stressed condition in the presence of the surgical object. The constraining member may be normally biased toward the initial condition. | 06-23-2011 |
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20120301952 | SYSTEM FOR HYPOTHERMIC TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES - A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend the sample in preservation fluid, and perfuse a tissue with preservation fluid. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature, while self-purging trapped gases. | 11-29-2012 |
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20140041403 | SYSTEM FOR HYPERTHERMIC TRANSPORT OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - A system for the hypothermic (2-8° C.) transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a first transport container to suspend the sample in preservation fluid and provides an ability to monitor the temperature of the sample. The first transport container, holding the sample, is placed in an insulated second transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045167 | METHODS FOR EVALUATING THE SUITABILITY OF AN ORGAN FOR TRANSPLANT - Methods of determining the health of an organ, such as a transplant organ, by measuring the ex-situ oxygen consumption rate of the organ. Systems for preserving and transporting organs while monitoring viability by measuring oxygen consumption rates. | 02-13-2014 |
20140308653 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING EX-VIVO ORGAN HEALTH - Methods of determining the health of an organ, such as a transplant organ, by measuring the ex-situ oxygen consumption rate of the organ. Systems for preserving and transporting organs while monitoring viability by measuring oxygen consumption rates. | 10-16-2014 |
20140349273 | SYSTEM FOR HYPOTHERMIC TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES - A method for preserving an extracorporeal organ during hypothermic transport of the organ. The method includes placing an organ in a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend the sample in preservation fluid, and filling the apparatus with a cold preservation solution. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature, thereby increasing the distance that the organ can be transported without compromising organ function. | 11-27-2014 |
20140356850 | APPARATUS FOR OXYGENATION AND PERFUSION OF TISSUE FOR ORGAN PRESERVATION - Systems and methods of the invention generally relate to prolonging viability of bodily tissue in static cold storage and hypothermic machine perfusion techniques by reducing the rate of edema through the application of compressive force to the bodily tissue via a compression device. Compression devices of the invention may comprise biocompatible materials and may apply compressive force through incorporation of elastic materials, through expandable bladders, or other means. Certain embodiments include perfusion devices comprising a pneumatic system, a pumping chamber, and an organ chamber. The pumping chamber is configured to diffuse a gas into a perfusate and to generate a pulse wave for moving the perfusate through a bodily tissue. The organ chamber is configured to receive the perfusate along with a bodily tissue fitted with a compression device. Both the organ chamber and the pumping chamber are configured to substantially automatically purge excess fluid. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356933 | APPARATUS FOR OXYGENATION AND PERFUSION OF TISSUE FOR ORGAN PRESERVATION - An apparatus according to an embodiment is configured to oxygenate and perfuse a bodily tissue for extracorporeal preservation of the bodily tissue. The apparatus includes a pneumatic system, a pumping chamber, and an organ chamber. The pneumatic system is configured for the controlled delivery of fluid to and from the pumping chamber based on a predetermined control scheme. The predetermined control scheme can be, for example, a time-based control scheme or a pressure-based control scheme. The pumping chamber is configured to diffuse a gas into a perfusate and to generate a pulse wave for moving the perfusate through a bodily tissue. The organ chamber is configured to receive the bodily tissue and the perfusate. The organ chamber is configured to substantially automatically purge excess fluid from the organ chamber to the pumping chamber. The pumping chamber is configured to substantially automatically purge excess fluid from the pumping chamber to an area external to the apparatus. | 12-04-2014 |
20150017627 | SYSTEM FOR HYPOTHERMIC TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES - A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend a sample in preservation fluid and perfuse a tissue with preservation fluid. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature. | 01-15-2015 |
20150313210 | APPARATUS FOR OXYGENATION AND PERFUSION OF TISSUE FOR ORGAN PRESERVATION - An apparatus according to an embodiment is configured to oxygenate and perfuse a bodily tissue for extracorporeal preservation of the bodily tissue. The apparatus includes a pneumatic system, a pumping chamber, and an organ chamber. The pneumatic system is configured for the controlled delivery of fluid to and from the pumping chamber based on a predetermined control scheme. The predetermined control scheme can be, for example, a time-based control scheme or a pressure-based control scheme. The pumping chamber is configured to diffuse a gas into a perfusate and to generate a pulse wave for moving the perfusate through a bodily tissue. The organ chamber is configured to receive the bodily tissue and the perfusate. The organ chamber is configured to substantially automatically purge excess fluid from the organ chamber to the pumping chamber. The pumping chamber is configured to substantially automatically purge excess fluid from the pumping chamber to an area external to the apparatus | 11-05-2015 |
20150373967 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING THE SUITABILITY OF AN ORGAN FOR TRANSPLANT - Methods of determining the health of an organ, such as a transplant organ, by measuring the ex-situ oxygen consumption rate of the organ. Systems for preserving and transporting organs while monitoring viability by measuring oxygen consumption rates. | 12-31-2015 |