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A catheter adapted for ablation, mapping, injection, and directional control by an external magnetic system has a catheter body, an intermediate section, and a tip section having a tip electrode configured with an omnidirectional distal end and a concentric needle port. The tip electrode houses a magnetic device and a position sensor arranged in an integrated configuration, wherein the configuration facilitates a path in the tip section for a component, including an injection needle, to extend through the tip section for extension and retraction with reduced stress and friction. The integrated configuration is an efficient use of space in the tip electrode that allows the tip section to carry both the position sensor for determining location and orientation of the tip section and the necessary volume of magnetic or magnetizable material to accomplish magnetic navigation. The catheter also includes a very soft and flexible intermediate section and an even softer and more flexible distal transitional section carrying additional magnetic members to facilitate remote magnetic navigation.

A vehicle navigation system uses prerecorded intersection images to more quickly and efficiently acquaint the driver with approaching intersections and other points of interest as part of a navigation system. The pre-recorded images are recorded, selected and processed with header information that associates the selected landmark images of approaching intersections and other points of interest to spatial nodes based on runs defined by routing information in the navigation system. The runs defined by the routing information correlate to a path or road segment to be traveled with the spatial nodes defining a transition point from one run to another, such as a roadway intersection where a turn is required to follow the routing information. Preferably, a multiplicity of recorded images are analyzed from a road segment to select a set of images that correspond to a plurality of distances from an approaching intersection, for example, where the selected images include a view of relevant visual information, such as road sign images, associated with the intersection.

Minimally invasive neurosurgical intracranial robot system is introduced to the operative site by a neurosurgeon through a narrow surgical corridor. The robot is passed through a cannula and is attached to the cannula by a latching mechanism. The robot has several links interconnected via revolute joints which are tendon-driven by tendons routed through channels formed in the walls of the links. The robot is teleoperatively guided by the neurosurgeon based on real-time images of the intracranial operative site and tracking information of the robot position. The robot body is equipped with a tracking system, tissue liquefacting end-effector, at as well as irrigation and suction tubes. Actuators for the tendon-driven mechanism are positioned at a distance from the imaging system to minimize distortion to the images. The tendon-actuated navigation of the robot permits an independent control of the revolute joints in the robot body.

A catheter adapted for ablation, mapping, injection, and directional control by an external magnetic system has a catheter body, an intermediate section, and a tip section having a tip electrode configured with an omnidirectional distal end and a concentric needle port. The tip electrode houses a magnetic device and a position sensor arranged in an integrated configuration, wherein the configuration facilitates a path in the tip section for a component, including an injection needle, to extend through the tip section for extension and retraction with reduced stress and friction. The integrated configuration is an efficient use of space in the tip electrode that allows the tip section to carry both the position sensor for determining location and orientation of the tip section and the necessary volume of magnetic or magnetizable material to accomplish magnetic navigation. The catheter also includes a very soft and flexible intermediate section and an even softer and more flexible distal transitional section carrying additional magnetic members to facilitate remote magnetic navigation.

A gaming system combines roulette and mahjong gaming into a single new game for ball-effecting a mahjong event. The game may comprise a grouped series of roulette wheel assemblies bearing mahjong symbols and a plurality of balls respectively receivable in ball-receiving sectors for identifying a number of mahjong symbols. The group of mahjong symbols identified by the randomly received balls defines a wagerable mahjong event. Players may participate in the gaming in a player participation area, which area is opposed a theatrical or auditorium type visual display of the grouped roulette wheel assembly action. Players may input their wagers in the player participation area and watch the roulette action unfold on the visual displays. Certain methodology for effecting the mahjong event is further supported by the roulette medium.

A geometric measurement system is adapted to precisely measure one or more surfaces of objects such as corneas, molds, contact lenses in molds, contact lenses, or other objects in a fixture. The geometric measurement system can employ one or more of three possible methods of measurement: Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing with wavefront stitching; phase diversity sensing; and white light interferometry.

A method and system of assisting a sales representative to manage a sales opportunity. The method includes the steps of establishing an actual sales cycle for an actual sales opportunity, establishing a degree of focus curve for each of the sales skills of probing, proving, and closing as a function of time within the actual sales cycle, and dividing the sales cycle into probe, prove, and close phases in which the probing, proving and closing degree of focus curves are respectively greater than the other degree of focus curves; comparing actual data relating to the actual sales opportunity with model data relating to a model sales opportunity and determining the nature and extent of any gap between the actual data and the model data; and providing a response to the sales representative to assist the sales representative in modifying activities and strategies for closing any gap or for winning the sale. The response is based, at least in part, on the phase of the sales cycle. The method also includes a means of determining the “probability” that a sale will be won based on the sales representative's assessment on two issues that affect probability. The system calculates a unique value based on this information. A “priority” associated with a sales opportunity is calculated based on the combination of probability and the point of time in the sales cycle.

Different NAK signals are used to indicate different relative levels of success in regard to an unsuccessful attempt to decode a received signal. An ACK signal is used in the case of successful decoding. The device which generated and transmitted the original encoded signal receives the NAK signal and selects a portion of redundant information, e.g., additional error correction bits, to be transmitted based on the value of the NAK signal. If the NAK signal indicates a low level of decoding success indicating a relatively large number of errors in the decoded signal, a large set of redundant information is selected and transmitted. If the NAK signal indicates a relatively successful decoding, e.g., relatively few errors, a small set of redundant information is selected and transmitted. Where a small set of redundant information is transmitted new information can be transmitted with the redundant information.

A geometric measurement system is adapted to precisely measure one or more surfaces of objects such as corneas, molds, contact lenses in molds, contact lenses, or other objects in a fixture. The geometric measurement system can employ one or more of three possible methods of measurement: Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing with wavefront stitching; phase diversity sensing; and white light interferometry.

A compressor of a turbocharger including a compressor housing and a compressor impeller. The compressor housing includes: a compressor flow passage, a compressor air inlet, and a compressor air outlet. The compressor impeller includes an impeller feeding flow passage. The compressor impeller is disposed inside the compressor housing. The compressor flow passage is disposed inside the compressor housing. The compressor flow passage is connected to the compressor air inlet and the compressor air outlet. The impeller air feeding flow passage is connected to the compressor air inlet and the compressor flow passage.

A modular outdoor large item vending system for large items such as propane tanks, liquid petroleum gas cylinders of various sizes and other items that must be stored in and dispensed from a hazardous location compliant system. The vending system can be placed on a store front, parking lot, campsite, or park, and comprises a master module assembly connected to a plurality of add-on module assemblies with each of the master module assembly and the add-on module assemblies having compartments to hold large items which are dispensed from the compartments when a payment is made through a credit card reader interface located on a master module control compartment door face. The large item vending system of the invention is powered by AC current which is turned to DC power by a power supply, or DC batteries charged by AC power and / or solar power, or by other power means.

Arrangements are provided for destroying tumor cells. According to one aspect, an arrangement includes a device having at least one high-frequency ultrasound generator for generating a thermally active, high-frequency oscillation, a plurality of first low-frequency ultrasound generators for generating a therapeutically active low-frequency oscillation, wherein the first low-frequency ultrasound generators each generate a different frequency, and a control system connected to the high-frequency ultrasound generator and to the first low-frequency ultrasound generators in such a way that the tumor cells are subjected to a high-frequency oscillation acting thermally on the tumor cells and to a low-frequency oscillation. The arrangement further includes a biopsy device having a plurality of individual receivers for tissue samples and a plurality of second low-frequency ultrasound generators operatively connected to the individual receivers for subjecting the tissue samples to an oscillation, wherein oscillations with the same frequency can be generated respectively by first and second low-frequency ultrasound generators.

Disclosed is an improved automated system and corresponding computer method of promoting and maintaining health, wellness, and fitness. Multiple sponsors per member participant are enabled. Each sponsor defines respective qualifying healthy behavior (activities, purchases, other) and reward rate for each such activity and purchase. A rewards engine operates on member accounts adding units per member completion of qualifying healthy activities or purchases, thereby encouraging members to adopt healthy habits. This, in turn, leads to better health, wellness, and fitness for the subject members. The combination of different and multiple sponsors having different qualifying activities / purchases provides increased member incentive.

A wheel is provided for a conveyance such as a skateboard. The wheel is generally cylindrical in form with a tread surface defining a portion of the wheel adapted to contact an underlying surface upon which the wheel is rotatably supported. The tread surface includes a circumferential trough therein dividing the tread surface into a pair of crests circumscribing the wheel on each side of the trough.

Disclosed is an improved automated system and corresponding computer method of promoting and maintaining health, wellness, and fitness. Multiple sponsors per member participant are enabled. Each sponsor defines respective qualifying healthy behavior (activities, purchases, other) and reward rate for each such activity and purchase. A rewards engine operates on member accounts adding units per member completion of qualifying healthy activities or purchases, thereby encouraging members to adopt healthy habits. This, in turn, leads to better health, wellness, and fitness for the subject members. The combination of different and multiple sponsors having different qualifying activities / purchases provides increased member incentive.

A volute device, including: an intake passage including an inner passage and an outer passage; a gas inlet including a first gas inlet and a second gas inlet; and a gas outlet. The gas inlet is disposed at one end of the intake passage, and the gas outlet is disposed at the other end of the intake passage. A first inner passage and a first outer passage communicate with the first gas inlet to suck gas in a semicircle of a circumference direction at between 0° and 180°. A second inner passage and a second outer passage communicate with the second gas inlet to suck gas in another semicircle of the circumference direction at between 180° and 360°.

The present invention relates to a magnesium titanate oxide film implant for insertion into a living body, utilized in medical fields such as dentistry, orthopedic surgery, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery, and a method for preparing the same. The magnesium titanate oxide film implant in accordance with the present invention is prepared by forming a titanium oxide film (a magnesium titanate oxide film) in which magnesium is incorporated into the surface of titanium or a titanium alloy. A process for preparing a magnesium titanate oxide film implant in accordance with the present invention comprises irradiating UV light on an implant body made of titanium or a titanium alloy in distilled water for more than 2 hours; dipping the UV light-irradiated implant body in an electrolyte solution containing magnesium; and coating a magnesium titanate oxide film on the dipped implant body by anodic oxidation at a voltage of 60 to 500 V. Therefore, the present invention can provide an implant having increased bioactivity of a titanium oxide film formed by anodic oxidation, and provides an optimum magnesium titanate oxide (TixMgyOz) thickness for successful osseointegration of the magnesium titanate (Tix,MgyOz) implant.

A system and method for providing video content to a client system is disclosed. The system includes a server and a computer coupled by a network. The server obtains operating environment information of the computer in response to a request for video content from the computer. The server selects a version of the requested video content for sending based on the obtained operating environment information. The selected video can be received by the computer at the computer's particular connection speed over the network and can be played by the computer using its particular video player. The server sends the selected video to the computer and causes the computer to automatically begin playing the video without requiring any overt interaction by the operator of the computer.

A method for configuring a battery for operation of at least two N-phase electric machines, in which a battery includes a plurality of energy modules, and the energy modules each have at least one energy cell and at least two power switches. A respective N-phase electric machine is assigned a respective group of the plurality of energy modules, and the assignment is carried out in accordance with an estimation of a respective energy consumption of the respective N-phase electric machines on the basis of a respective load of the respective N-phase electric machines which load is to be assumed.

A method for cleaning and checking a particle filter of a motor vehicle is provided. In a first step soot particles which have collected in the particle filter are burnt oil. In a second step ash located in the particle filter is blown, out using compressed air. A cleaning device for a particle filter of a motor vehicle is also provided.

The invention is based on a business process operation for a crowdfunding portal or website creating a new funding process and an online community where a pool of funds is been created by a percentage of donation activities on its portal, is used to fund automated selected campaigns on the crowdfunding portal, based on an algorithmic calculated score generated by users activity for each campaign. This pool of funds is governed by selected members of the portal. An advertising model is created to cater to the needs of project creators and a third party fundraiser commission payment model is created to encourage users to share various campaigns of crowdfunding portal. Invention creates a fundraising community of several activities carried out by interested parties with the common goal to raise funds for crowdfunding projects.

A gaming system combines roulette and mahjong gaming into a single new game for ball-effecting a mahjong event. The game may comprise a grouped series of roulette wheel assemblies bearing mahjong symbols and a plurality of balls respectively receivable in ball-receiving sectors for identifying a number of mahjong symbols. The group of mahjong symbols identified by the randomly received balls defines a wagerable mahjong event. Players may participate in the gaming in a player participation area, which area is opposed a theatrical or auditorium type visual display of the grouped roulette wheel assembly action. Players may input their wagers in the player participation area and watch the roulette action unfold on the visual displays. Certain methodology for effecting the mahjong event is further supported by the roulette medium.

The present invention relates to a magnetic field treatment. In particular, the present invention relates to an application device for providing a magnetic field in an inner space of a housing. At least one surface of the housing is equipped with equipment for generating the magnetic field. Thus, animals or humans located in the inner space of the housing are exposed to the magnetic field, which may have a curative effect on the humans or animals.

Process for dissolving used paper including adjusting a content of solid particles of used paper to a range between about 15 and 35%, kneading the used paper with a specific work of at least about 10 kWh / t, diluting the kneaded used paper to a content of solid particles below about 6%, separating non-fibrous contaminants with wet screening, adjusting a solid material content to less than about 3%, and separating heavy particles with at least one hydrocyclone.

A method for treating a mineral composition containing iron, arsenic or other Group VA compounds comprises milling the mineral composition to a particle size of P80 of less than 25 μm and leaching the mineral composition in the presence of lime and / or limestone and a soluble alkali complexing agent and in the presence of an oxygen containing gas at a pH in the range of from 3.5 to 6.

A multistage transmission with a drive shaft (3) is connected with a shiftable primary planetary gear set (10), having an output shaft (4), connected with a shiftable principal planetary gear set (20) and being provided with a plurality of shifting elements (A to F), via selective closings of at least six forward gear stages, without group shifting, can be attained. One output element of the primary planetary gear set (10), via a first shifting element (A), can be connected with a first input element of the principal planetary gear set (20) and via a second shifting element (B) can be connected with a second input element of the principal planetary gear set (20). The input drive shaft (3) is, via a fifth shifting element (E), connectable with a third input element of the principal planetary gear set (20). Advantageously, a sun gear (11) of the primary planetary gear set (10) is fixed in location, via a sixth shiftable element placed on that side of the primary planetary gear set (10) which is remote from the principal planetary gear set (20). The primary planetary gear set (10) is designed as a plus-transmission with inner and outer planet gears (12, 13), the spiders thereof being bound together.