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A method and system are provided for automated diagnosis for a system. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a fault tree representation of the system, the fault tree specifying propagations of errors generated in the system by problems to produce error reports. At least some of the propagations have timing information associated therewith. One or more error reports having timing information associated therewith are received and analysed using the fault tree representation to determine a suspect list of problems. The suspect list contains those problems that could have generated errors to produce the received error reports compatible with the propagations in the fault tree, and consistent with the timing information associated with the propagations and the received error reports.

A system and method for planning a pathway through an anatomical luminal network of a patient including a computing device having at least one processor; a display device in communication with the computing device; and a user interface configured for display on the display device and configured to guide a user through a pathway planning procedure. The user interface includes a patient selection window configured to receive a user input to select a patient having CT image data on which to perform pathway planning; a target selection window configured to receive a user input to select at least one target from the CT image data; and an airway finder window configured to generate at least one pathway from the at least one target to an entry point of the anatomical luminal network in response to a user input.

An RFID system comprises an RFID reader configured to issue an RF command requesting that RF tags identify themselves, and to issue timing information defining a plurality of timeslots; and a plurality of RF tags in selective communication with the reader, the RF tags having respective IDs, respective tags being configured to randomly select a timeslot in which to reply to the RF command, and to issue an RF reply in response to the RF command in the randomly selected timeslot, the RF reply including a frequency pattern to assist in identifying the tag but not the tag's entire ID, different tags having different frequency patterns.

A system and process for navigating unstructured or loosely structured image sets on a display screen is presented. These image sets are navigated by grouping each image thereof into clusters and arranging the clusters in a left-to-right or up-and-down manner. A set number of the clusters are displayed to a viewer. The viewer can then scroll through and select another cluster in the arrangement as desired. Within a cluster, images are arranged in a grid in a sequence order based on a sequence number assigned to each in the clustering procedure. The viewer is also able to zoom into a selected cluster to, in effect, successively form smaller sub-clusters until only a single image is displayed in a cluster under consideration. In addition, the viewer can zoom out again in a similar manner.

The invention provides a method and system for monitoring a computer network and determining whether the network faces a threat from users. In the event that the existence of a threat is determined, the system in accordance with the invention provides a real-time assessment of the threat to the network and responds to prevent damage to the network.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a protective case for a mobile device comprises: a case body attached to the mobile device; and an external mount keypad unit which is arranged in the case body and which includes a plurality of key pads that are to be used in the mobile device.

A data processing apparatus and method are provided for tracing activities of a shader program executed on shader circuitry of a data processing apparatus. The data processing apparatus comprises shader circuitry which is responsive to input data for a pixel to execute a shader program to generate a colour value for the pixel. The shader program has multiple execution paths via which the colour value may be generated, and which execution path is taken is dependent on the input data. An image buffer having a plurality of storage locations is provided, with each storage location being used to store the colour value generated by the shader circuitry for an associated pixel. In a trace mode of operation, execution of the shader program by the shader circuitry causes a trace vector to be generated containing a plurality of items of execution path information indicative of the execution path taken, the trace vector comprising a plurality of fields, each field being used to store one item of execution path information. The trace vector as output is constrained to be of the same size as the colour value, and in the trace mode of operation the trace vector is stored in one of the storage locations of the image buffer in place of the colour value generated by the shader program. This has been found to provide an efficient mechanism for obtaining execution path data useful when performing a variety of debugging activities in respect of a shader program.

A data processing apparatus has a plurality of storage elements residing at different physical locations within the apparatus, and fault history circuitry for detecting local transient faults occurring in each storage element, and for maintaining global transient fault history data based on the detected local transient faults. Analysis circuitry monitors the global transient fault history data to determine, based on predetermined criteria, whether the global transient fault history data is indicative of random transient faults occurring within the data processing apparatus, or is indicative of a coordinated transient fault attack. The analysis circuitry is then configured to initiate a countermeasure action on determination of a coordinated transient fault attack. This provides a simple and effective mechanism for distinguishing between random transient faults that may naturally occur, and a coordinated transient fault attack that may be initiated in an attempt to circumvent the security of the data processing apparatus.

To detect a potential virus-infected control script in a networking system, visual representations of control structures and operations effected by a suspect script are presented to a user. A visual representation of the control links that are contained within the suspect script is presented to the user, preferably in a manner such that inappropriate links and / or device states are easily recognized. To further assist in the identification of potential aberrant behavior, a manual or automated simulation process allows the user to visually observe the changes of state of appliances in response to control stimuli, based on the instructions contained in the suspect script. In addition to facilitating an identification of a virus-infected script, the visual representation of the control structure of the network described by the script, and the simulation or emulation of this control structure, also facilitates the development and de-bugging of well-mannered control scripts, particularly in a home or office networking system. A third-party provider may provide the visual representation and / or the simulation process, in return for information regarding the inventory of equipment at the user's site, to facilitate marketing opportunities.

A group wiring device which has built-in light emitting means and switch mechanism coupled with wire pair receptacle thereof. The switch mechanism is normally on a “CLOSE” status but can be switched to an “OPEN” status when a plug mates with the wire pair receptacle. When the switch mechanism is “CLOSE” and a testing voltage is applied to the circuit of the light emitting means, the light emitting means will emit light for assisting wire pair identification. After the process of wire pair identification is complete, the group wiring device is deemed to be in normal operation, that is, to perform ordinary signal transmitting functions. The wire pair receptacle will then be mated with plug of network cable so as to drive the switch mechanism to become “OPEN”. Therefore, the circuit of light emitting means becomes an open circuit and provides no function at all. As a result, the built-in light emitting means and switch mechanism of the present invention will not result in “loop back shorting” nor disrupt the communication at all.

The present invention is directed to the administration of various deferred compensation LTIP and asset account programs that can effectively reduce an individual's income or estate tax by assisting a company in the identification of appropriate employees, and through the use of a novel modeling method and apparatus to implement a deferred compensation program through a novel asset account maintenance plan that permits the employees to benefit from their deferred compensation (such as stock options, Long Term Incentive Plans, deferred compensation or life insurance benefits—“THE UNIQUE SQLUTION®”), while having a minimal financial impact on the company.

A liquid can be marked for identification purposes with at least first and second miscible markers. The markers are mixed in the liquid so that the ratio of the concentration of the first marker to the concentration of the second marker is substantially equal to a predetermined value. Thus, by comparing the ratio of the measured concentration of the first marker to the measured concentration of the second marker with predetermined values the liquid can be uniquely identified. The detectors can be connected to a processor and control unit (22) for initiation of testing, for processing of detection signal from the detectors, and for display of readout information. Processor and control unit (22) can include a look up table (23) for storing information about marking patterns, a comparison element (35) for comparing measured values with values supplied by look up table (23), and a display (30).

Disclosed are methods, assemblies and devices useful for identifying the location and / or motion of a mobile device in a specified area, for assisting in mapping a specified area and also to methods, assemblies and devices for determining a location of anchors found at fixed locations in a specified area.

A system and process for navigating unstructured or loosely structured image sets on a display screen is presented. These image sets are navigated by grouping each image thereof into clusters and arranging the clusters in a left-to-right or up-and-down manner. A set number of the clusters are displayed to a viewer. The viewer can then scroll through and select another cluster in the arrangement as desired. Within a cluster, images are arranged in a grid in a sequence order based on a sequence number assigned to each in the clustering procedure. The viewer is also able to zoom into a selected cluster to, in effect, successively form smaller sub-clusters until only a single image is displayed in a cluster under consideration. In addition, the viewer can zoom out again in a similar manner.

This invention relates to detection of specific extracellular nucleic acid in plasma or serum fractions of human or animal blood associated with neoplastic, pre-malignant or proliferative disease. Specifically, the invention relates to detection of nucleic acid derived from mutant oncogenes or other tumor-associated DNA, and to those methods of detecting and monitoring extracellular mutant oncogenes or tumor-associated DNA found in the plasma or serum fraction of blood by using DNA extraction with or without enrichment for mutant DNA. In particular, the invention relates to the detection, identification, or monitoring of the existence, progression or clinical status of benign, premalignant, or malignant neoplasms in humans or other animals that contain a mutation that is associated with the neoplasm through detection of the mutated nucleic acid of the neoplasm in plasma or serum fractions. The invention permits the detection of extracellular, tumor-associated nucleic acid in the serum or plasma of humans or other animals recognized as having a neoplastic, pre-malignant or proliferative disease or in individuals without any prior history or diagnosis of neoplastic, pre-malignant or proliferative disease. The invention provides the ability to detect extracellular nucleic acid derived from genetic sequences known to be associated with neoplasia, such as oncogenes, as well as genetic sequences previously unrecognized as being associated with neoplastic, pre-malignant or proliferative disease. The invention thereby provides methods for early identification of colorectal, pancreatic, lung, breast, bladder, ovarian, lymphoma and other malignancies carrying tumor-related mutations of DNA and methods for monitoring cancer and other neoplastic disorders in humans and other animals.

A telecommunications network system (10), formed of multiple interconnected nodes (16-22, 26-34, 50-58), is shown in FIG. 1. At least some of the nodes are provided with application spaces (DPASs, 70-94) into which specific programs can be downloaded and run. The application space (DPASs, 70-94), realized by control logic and memory, takes control of managing specific programs and reporting results arising from execution of the specific programs. The application spaces support specific functionality dependent upon the functionality of the node, and support real-time downloading and running of code. Resultant data acquired from running the specific programs is correlated between nodes to produce highly pertinent management data that is communicated to a management device, such as an OMC (48), for analysis and fault identification / performance optimization. Execution of code at specific nodes, followed by shuffling of the code to interconnected nodes, allows operational assessment of successive nodes and interconnecting paths, with correlation of results limiting management data communicated to the management device. Another embodiment provides for the shuffling of test code between nodes, with any inability either to execute code or to generate a predetermined response considered to be indicative of a fault at either that node or at a connection path coupled thereto.

A log measurement system for measuring individual logs, each log comprising a log-end face with an applied reference marker of known characteristics. The system includes an image capture system operable or configured to capture a digital image or images of the log-end face of a log to generate a log-end image capturing the log-end face and reference marker. The system also includes an image processing system that is operable or configured to process the captured log-end image to detect or identify the log-end boundary of the log and generate measurement data associated with the log-end boundary in real-world measurement units based on the known characteristics of the reference marker.

A fault diagnosis apparatus acquires, by using an acquisition unit, for each of a plurality of medical devices, installation environment information including a plurality of items about an installation environment in which each of the plurality of medical devices is installed; classifies, by using a classification unit, the plurality of medical devices into a plurality of groups on the basis of the installation environment information; extracts, by using an extraction unit, an item in the installation environment information representing a feature of a group to which a device in which a fault has occurred among the plurality of medical devices belongs, the feature being different from that of the other groups; and performs control, by using a display control unit, to cause a display unit to display an extraction result obtained by the extraction unit.

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for disaggregation of energy consumption in a power distribution system. The basic idea is to look at the overall energy consumption and recognize the contributions of each single electrical device (120), e.g. for the purposes of providing a breakdown of energy consumption to users. Disaggregation is assisted by usage of multi-modal system data coming from various external data sources (106-1 to 106-n), such as building management systems and / or IT infrastructure, to relate activities of people or devices to changes in power consumption.

When a mobile device is known to be at a venue, readings from one or more sensors of the device are used to generate a sensor fingerprint of the venue and / or a venue category corresponding to the venue. The sensor fingerprint indicates typical sensor readings for the one or more physical sensors for devices that are located at the venue and / or venues of the same category. Sensor fingerprints can also be generated for other circumstances associated with the mobile device, such as the activity being undertaken by the corresponding user and a type of event currently occurring at the venue. Fingerprints can also be generated for combinations of circumstances, such as a particular activity at a certain category of venue. When location data cannot distinguish at which venue a mobile device is located, sensor fingerprints are compared to sensor readings received from the device to resolve this ambiguity.

A system and method of adjusting playback of content in response to a viewer's emotional reaction is disclosed. The method includes detecting viewer emotion, via a camera, in reaction to subject matter of the content being presented on a display screen. The content includes subject matter and metadata associated with the subject matter. Additionally, the method analyzes the viewer emotion in reaction to the subject matter of the content presented on the display screen and identifies the analyzed viewer emotion in reaction to the subject matter of the content. The method also associates an identified viewer emotion with at least one playback attribute linked with the presentation of the content using the metadata associated with the subject matter of the content presented on the display screen. Further, the method adjusts the at least one playback attribute linked with presentation of the content that corresponds with the identified viewer emotion.

The invention relates to a method of screening a patient to identify and quantify risk of colorectal cancer, and thereby identify patients suitable for further invasive investigation such as a colonoscopy. The method employs auto-antibodies that are shown to correlate with colorectal cancer risk method and involves of assaying a biological sample from the individual for a combination of a plurality of biomarkers selected from SEQUENCE ID NO's: 1 to 12, where the combination of biomarkers is chosen such that detection of all biomarkers in the patient correlates to at least a 50% risk of the patient being positive for colorectal cancer. Detection of all of the combination of biomarkers indicates that the patient should undergo a colonoscopy. Kits for performing the method of the invention are also provided.

A data processing apparatus and method are provided for tracing activities of a shader program executed on shader circuitry of a data processing apparatus. The data processing apparatus comprises shader circuitry which is responsive to input data for a pixel to execute a shader program to generate a color value for the pixel. The shader program has multiple execution paths via which the color value may be generated, and which execution path is taken is dependent on the input data. An image buffer having a plurality of storage locations is provided, with each storage location being used to store the color value generated by the shader circuitry for an associated pixel. In a trace mode of operation, execution of the shader program by the shader circuitry causes a trace vector to be generated containing a plurality of items of execution path information indicative of the execution path taken, the trace vector comprising a plurality of fields, each field being used to store one item of execution path information. The trace vector as output is constrained to be of the same size as the color value, and in the trace mode of operation the trace vector is stored in one of the storage locations of the image buffer in place of the color value generated by the shader program. This has been found to provide an efficient mechanism for obtaining execution path data useful when performing a variety of debugging activities in respect of a shader program.

An encapsulating bag for contamination control on gas cylinders employs a main body of fabric such as polyester or flouropolymer having a weave sufficiently tight to preclude contaminant transmission. A bottom boot engages a lower portion of the main body to cover the bottom of the cylinder. A separation closure means such as a non-metal zipper is incorporated into the main body for opening the main body for insertion of the cylinder. A cuff is attached to a top circumference of the bag main body for close engagement of a top boss of the cylinder to preclude contaminant escape. An ESD button is incorporated in the body of the bag for attachment of a conducting lead for grounding connection.

An imaging arrangement combines a thermal imager with a laser imager to enable several correlated pictures to be produced which show different properties of the same field of view. A common scanning device is used to scan each pixel in the field of view in a raster-like pattern, and for each pixel data can be derived representing thermal content, range, optical reflectivity and velocity. The last three properties are obtained by coupling an optical interferometer to the scanning device which generates the picture representing the thermal content.

A combination of memory stick slots, comprising a slot and an identification piece, the identification piece includes an identification piece and an insertion piece perpendicular to the bottom surface of the identification piece, the insertion piece can be inserted into the slot, and the identification piece is Labeled with information about the slot. An identification piece for a memory stick slot, comprising an insertion piece that can be inserted into a memory stick slot and an identification piece perpendicular to the insertion piece, the identification piece marking the information of the slot. The user can identify the slot through the information on the identification sheet inserted into the slot.