Author: claimsbot

1. A method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal for minimal distortion, comprising:
modulating the transmission signal;
processing the modulated transmission signal to reduce a peak to average ratio of the modulated transmission signal based upon modulation parameters including at least one of a modulation rate and a modulation order of the modulated transmission signal;
adjusting the power level of the processed modulated transmission signal based upon modulation parameters of the modulated transmission signal;
amplifying the adjusted processed modulated transmission signal; and
transmitting the amplified adjusted processed modulated transmission signal.
2. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 1, wherein adjusting the power level of the modulated transmission signal is dependent upon the peak to average ratio of the modulated transmission signal.
3. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 1, wherein processing the modulated transmission signal comprises windowing time samples of the modulated transmission signal.
4. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 3, wherein windowing time samples is dependent upon a bandwidth of the modulated transmission signal.
5. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 3, wherein windowing the time samples comprises centering the windowing dependent upon characteristics of the time samples.
6. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 3, wherein an amplitude of the windowing is dependent upon characteristics of the time samples.
7. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 1, wherein adjusting the power level of the modulated transmission signal based upon modulation parameters is adaptive to changes in the modulation parameters of the modulated transmission signal.
8. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 1, wherein processing the modulated transmission signal to reduce a peak to average ratio of the modulated transmission signal is adaptive to changes in the modulation parameters of the modulated transmission signal.
9. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 1, wherein a transmission channel that the modulated transmission signal is transmitted through is adaptive.
10. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 3, wherein the windowing comprises at least one of Hamming, Hanning, Chebychev and Gaussian windows.
11. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 3, wherein the windowing comprises a window length that is determined through the use of a look-up-table (LUT).
12. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 11, wherein the look-up-table (LUT) provides a window length based upon a desired out-of-band distortion of the transmission signal.
13. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 3, wherein the peak to average ratio is determined through the use of a look-up-table (LUT).
14. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 13, wherein the look-up-table (LUT) provides the peak to average ratio based upon a modulation order of the transmission signal.
15. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 11, wherein the look-up-table (LUT) provides the peak to average ratio based upon a modulation order and coding rate of the transmission signal.
16. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 1, further comprising:
linearizing a transmitter amplifier that amplifies the modulated transmission signal.
17. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 16, wherein linearizing a transmitter amplifier comprises:
pre-distorting the modulated transmission signal to pre-correct for non-linearities of the transmitter amplifier.
18. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 17, wherein the pre-distorting is adaptive to changes in non-linearities of the transmitter amplifier over time.
19. The method for adjusting the power level of a transmission signal of claim 1, wherein the transmission signal includes signals from a plurality of transmission chains.
20. A method for adjusting a power level of a transmission signal for minimal distortion, comprising:
modulating the transmission signal;
processing the modulated transmission signal to reduce a peak to average ratio of the modulated transmission signal based upon modulation parameters including at least one of a modulation order and a modulation rate of the modulated transmission signal, wherein the processing the modulated transmission signal comprises windowing time samples of the modulation transmission signal;
adjusting the power level of the processed transmission signal based upon modulation parameters of the modulated transmission signal;
amplifying the adjusted processed modulated transmission signal; and
transmitting the amplified adjusted processed modulated transmission signal.
21. An apparatus for adjusting a power level of a transmission signal for minimal distortion, comprising:
means for modulating the transmission signal;
means for processing the modulated transmission signal to reduce a peak to average ratio of the modulated transmission signal based upon modulation parameters including at least one of a modulation order and a modulation rate of the modulated transmission signal, wherein the means for processing the modulated transmission signal comprises means for windowing time samples of the modulation transmission signal;
means for adjusting the power level of the processed modulated transmission signal based upon modulation parameters of the modulated transmission signal;
means for amplifying the adjusted processed modulated transmission signal; and
means for transmitting the amplified adjusted processed modulated transmission signal.
22. An apparatus comprising:
a processing block, responsive to one or more transmit chain(s), to process a modulated signal prior to transmission to reduce a peak to average ratio (PAR) of the modulated signal based, at least in part, on one or more modulation parameters including at least one of a modulation order and a modulation rate of the modulated signal; and
a power level adjuster, responsive to the processing block, to selectively set a transmit power level of the processed modulated signal based, at least in part, on the modulation parameters of the modulated signal for transmission to a remote device.
23. An apparatus according to claim 22, further comprising:
a modulator, to receive content from a host device and generate the modulated signal representing the received content.
24. An apparatus according to claim 23, further comprising:
an amplitude controller, responsive to the modulator and coupled with the power adjuster, to provide a power level indication to the power level adjuster based, at least in part, on a modulation parameters used by the modulator.
25. An apparatus according to claim 22, further comprising:
an amplifier, responsive to the power level adjustor, to amplify the PAR adjusted modulated signal for transmission via one or more antenna(e).
26. A system comprising:
one or more antenna(e) through which to establish a communication channel with a remote device; and
a transmitter, selectively coupled with at least a subset of the one or more antenna(e), to process a modulated signal prior to transmission to reduce a peak to average ratio (PAR) of the modulated signal based, at least in part, on one or more modulation parameters including at least one of a modulation order and a modulation rate of the modulated signal, and to selectively set a transmit power level of the processed modulated signal based, at least in part, on the modulation parameters of the processed modulated signal prior to transmission to the remote device.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A method of determining risk of developing Dengue Hemorrhagic FeverDengue Shock Syndrome (DHFDSS) in an individual infected with dengue virus (DV), the method comprising:
determining, in a fluid or tissue sample of the individual, the presence, absence or quantity of dengue virus protein NS1; and
determining, in a fluid or tissue sample of the individual, presence, absence or quantity of SC5b-9 complement complex

wherein the individual is at risk of developing DHFDSS if a) the amount of NS1 protein is at least 90 ngmL and b) the amount of SC5b-9 complement complex is at least 200 ngmL.
2. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein determining presence, absence or quantity of dengue virus protein NS1 comprises:
a) contacting a fluid or tissue sample from an individual with a solid surface comprising a first probe which specifically binds NS1 protein, wherein a complex forms comprising the first probe and the NS1 protein, if present in the sample;
b) contacting the solid surface with a second probe which specifically binds NS1 protein; and
c) determining quantity of the second probe bound to the surface.
3. A method in accordance with claim 2, wherein the first probe and the second probe are each independently selected from the group consisting of an antibody, an aptamer, a kinase, an avimer and a combination thereof.
4. A method in accordance with claim 2, wherein each probe is an antibody independently selected from the group consisting of a polyclonal antibody and a monoclonal antibody.
5. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein determining presence, absence or quantity of SC5b-9 complement complex comprises:
a) contacting a fluid or tissue sample from the individual with a solid surface comprising a first probe which specifically binds SC5b-9 complement complex, wherein a complex forms comprising the first probe and the SC5b-9 complement complex, if present in the sample;
b) contacting the solid surface with a second probe which specifically binds SC5b-9 complement complex; and
c) determining quantity of the second probe bound to the surface.
6. A method in accordance with claim 5, wherein the first probe and the second probe are each independently selected from the group consisting of an antibody, an aptamer, a kinase, an avimer and a combination thereof.
7. A method in accordance with claim 5, wherein each probe is an antibody independently selected from the group consisting of a polyclonal antibody and a monoclonal antibody.
8. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the fluid or tissue sample is a body fluid sample selected from the group consisting of a blood sample, a serum sample, a plasma sample, a lymphatic fluid sample and a cerebrospinal fluid sample.
9. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the determining risk further comprises: comparing the quantity of dengue virus protein NS1 and the quantity of SC5b-9 complement complex to a database comprising epidemiological statistics correlating quantity of dengue virus protein NS1 and quantity of SC5b-9 complement complex with the probability of developing DHFDSS.

1. A method for managing and analyzing an occurrence of an adverse event associated with a distribution of a prescription drug into the market, comprising the steps of:
receiving data at a server concerning the occurrence of an individual adverse event associated with the distribution of the prescription drug, wherein the received data comprises (a) an event associated with an identified drug and (b) at least two characteristics of the event;
selectively storing the received data on a server as a logged event if the received data meets a predetermined criterion;
computing and storing on a server an individual event score for the logged event based on the received data and assigning the computed score to the event, wherein said computing step comprises assigning an individual score to each of the event and the at least two characteristics separately and combining the separate individual scores to obtain a single value representing the individual event score;
comparing the computed individual event score to a threshold score stored on a server;
assigning a field researcher to the logged event if the computed event score satisfies the threshold score;
thereafter, receiving further data provided by the field researcher in association with the logged event and storing the further data on a server; and
generating a report concerning the logged event based on any of the received data, the stored further data, or a computed score.
2. The method of claim 1, including the additional step of automatically marking the logged event as a closed event as a function of the stored further data.
3. The method of claim 1, including the additional step of determining whether the received data meets the predetermined criterion by reviewing a portion of the received data to identify the adverse event, wherein the adverse event is selected from the group consisting of: a misuse, an abuse, and a diversion of the prescription drug.
4. The method of claim 1, including the additional steps of:
establishing a targeted intervention plan for the logged event to reduce future occurrences of the adverse event, wherein the storing step stores further data related to the targeted intervention plan.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one characteristic of the received data is selected from the group consisting of: a geographic location, a type of person, a magnitude, and a setting.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the steps is performed under control of a software program executing in at least one machine.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the threshold comprises first and second threshold values and wherein the comparing step includes:
determining whether the computed event score is less than the first threshold value and greater than the second threshold value.
8. The method of claim 1, including the additional step of recomputing the individual event score based on the further data provided by the field researcher.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the step of recomputing the individual event score is performed automatically upon storing the further data.
10. A system for managing and analyzing an occurrence of an adverse event associated with a distribution of a prescription drug into the market, comprising:
a client; and
a server executing stored instructions to enable actions, including:
receiving data concerning the occurrence of an individual adverse event associated with the distribution of the prescription drug, wherein the received data comprises (a) an event associated with an identified drug and (b) at least two characteristics of the event;
selectively logging the received data as an event if the received data meets a predetermined criterion;
computing an individual event score for the logged event based on the received data, wherein said computing step comprises assigning an individual score to each of the event and the at least two characteristics separately and combining the separate individual scores to obtain a single value representing the individual event score;
comparing the computed individual event score to a threshold;
assigning a field researcher to the logged event if the computed event score satisfies the threshold;
thereafter, storing further data provided by the field researcher in association with the logged event; and
generating a report concerning the logged event based on the received data and the stored further data.
11. The system of claim 10, wherein the action of logging comprises:
confirming whether the prescription drug is included within a set of drugs; and logging the data if the prescription drug is confirmed as being in the set.
12. The system of claim 10, including the additional actions of reviewing a portion of the received data to identify the adverse event, wherein the adverse event is selected from the group consisting of: a misuse, an abuse, and a diversion of the prescription drug.
13. The system of claim 10, including the additional actions of establishing a targeted intervention plan for the logged event to reduce future occurrences of the adverse event, wherein the action of storing stores further data related to the targeted intervention plan.
14. The method of claim 10, wherein at least one characteristic of the received data is selected from the group consisting of: a geographic location, a type of person, a magnitude, and a setting.
15. A processor-readable device having processor-executable instructions stored therein, which when executed by one or more processors, enables actions, comprising:
receiving data concerning an occurrence of an individual adverse event associated with the distribution of the prescription drug into the market, wherein the received data comprises (a) an event associated with an identified drug and (b) at least two characteristics of the event;
selectively logging the received data as an event if the received data meets a predetermined criterion;
computing an individual event score for the logged event based on the received data, wherein said computing step comprises assigning an individual score to each of the event and the at least two characteristics separately and combining the separate individual scores to obtain a single value representing the individual event score;
comparing the computed individual event score to a threshold;
assigning a field researcher to the logged event if the computed event score satisfies the threshold;
thereafter, storing further data provided by the field researcher in association with the logged event; and
generating a report concerning the logged event based on the received data and the stored further data.
16. The processor-readable device of claim 15, wherein the action of logging comprises:
confirming whether the prescription drug is included within a set of drugs; and
logging the data if the prescription drug is confirmed as being in the set.
17. The processor-readable device of claim 15, including the additional action of reviewing a portion of the received data to identify the adverse event, wherein the adverse event is selected from the group consisting of: a misuse, an abuse, and a diversion of the prescription drug.
18. The processor-readable device of claim 15, including the additional actions of:
establishing a targeted intervention plan for the logged event to reduce future occurrences of the adverse event, wherein the action of storing stores further data related to the targeted intervention plan.
19. The processor-readable device of claim 15, wherein at least one characteristic is selected from the group consisting of: a geographic location, a type of person, a magnitude, and a setting.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A reel stand comprising a main frame, an inner reel disk, an outer reel disk and a brake device, said inner reel disk and said outer reel disk fitted pivotally on said main frame for carrying a reel, said main frame consisting of a rod, a connecting member and a standing frame, said rod having its upper portion bent to form a handle and penetrating through a basket and having its lower portion screwed together with said connecting member that is connected with said standing frame with its lower portion, said braking device including a L-shaped rod fitted with a band-guiding clamp and a braking block; and
said standing frame formed of a T-shaped rod and a wheel axle, said T-shaped rod positioned horizontally and provided with a horizontal rod and a longitudinal rod connected vertically at the center of said horizontal rod, an end portion of said longitudinal rod bent upwards to form a free end for connecting with said connecting member, said wheel axle connected with said longitudinal rod just under the point aligned with the vertical portion of the longitudinal rod to parallel with said horizontal rod and fitted with a wheel at its two ends respectively.
2. A reel stand as claimed in claim 1, wherein said wheel axle is connected with one end of a supporting rod at the center of its two half sides respectively, the other end of said supporting rod connected at a preset position in said free end portion of said T-shaped rod to keep said supporting rod positioned obliquely.
3. A reel stand as claimed in claim 1, wherein said connecting member has a U-shaped horizontal cross-sectional view, able to connect said rod in its U-shaped groove, an arc-like plate fixed on a side of said rod opposite to that fixed in said U-shaped groove, said longitudinal rod of said standing frame connected with a lower portion of said connecting member by a reel axle that is also fitted pivotally with said inner reel disk and said outer reel disk.
4. A reel stand as claimed in claim 1, wherein said braking block made of rubber and shaped cylindrical, fitted on an elbow of said L-shaped rod to face to the edge of said inner reel disk.
5. A reel stand as claimed in claim 1, wherein said braking block is formed arc-like, fixed with a supporting arm extending from a front end of said L-shaped rod and pivotally fixed on an internal wall of a round recess concaved in an outer side of said inner reel disk.