Abstract: A data storage system for storing data includes a data storage medium and a data interface that communicates with the data storage medium. The data interface is configured to place data into a logical data capsule having a defined size, where the data placed into the logical data capsule can occupy less than the defined size of the logical data capsule. In the data storage system, the logical data capsule is moved as a whole between the data storage medium and the data interface. Additionally, when any data in the logical data capsule is read or modified, all of the data in the logical data capsule is read or modified as a whole.

Abstract: A device container assembly (30) for storing a reticle (26) includes a device container (246) and a shield assembly (250). The device container (246) encircles the reticle (26). Further, the device container (246) includes a fluid port (254) that allows for the flow of fluid (276) into and out of the device container (246). The shield assembly (250) is encircled by the device container (246). Further, the shield assembly (250) is positioned between the fluid port (254) and the reticle (26) when the reticle (26) is positioned within the device container (246). The shield assembly (250) can inhibit contaminants (278) near the fluid port (254) from being deposited on the reticle (26) and can maintain the integrity of the reticle (26).

Abstract: A headrest assembly for supporting a head of a user of a massage device includes a frame assembly and a resilient assembly. The frame assembly is selectively coupled to the massage device, and the resilient assembly is coupled to the frame assembly. The resilient assembly includes an upper resilient member and a headrest platform that supports the upper resilient member. The headrest platform includes a first side section, a second side section, a middle section that is positioned substantially between and is coupled to the first side section and the second side section, and a hinge assembly that connects the side sections to the frame assembly. The hinge assembly allows the middle section to flex substantially downward and the side sections to pivot relative to the hinge assembly when the headrest platform is supporting the head of the user.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus (210) for capturing an image (214) of a scene (12) that is within a fluid (16) includes an apparatus frame (228), a capturing system (230), and a control system (236). The capturing system (230) captures the image (214). The control system (236) adjusts a color content of the captured image (214) based on at least one of a separation distance (SDist) between the image capturing apparatus (210) and a subject (20) of the scene (12); an apparatus depth (AD) of the image capturing apparatus (210) below a fluid surface (21); a subject depth (SDep) of the subject (20) below the fluid surface (21); or a fluid type of the fluid (16). Additionally, the image capturing apparatus (210) can include a depth sensor (234) that provides an apparatus depth signal that corresponds to the apparatus depth (AD) of the image capturing apparatus (210).

Abstract: In a semiconductor lasers using quantum well gain medium, a quantum well stack is mounted in an epi-down configuration. The epitaxial side of the device may be directly bonded to an efficient heat transport system so that heat may more easily leave the quantum well stack layers and be disposed at a heatsink. Such a device runs cooler and exhibits reduced loss mechanisms as represented by a laser system loss-line. External cavity systems using this configuration may permit a high degree of tunability, and these systems are particularly improved as the tuning range is extended by lowered cavity losses.

Abstract: A laser source (10) for generating a continuously wavelength tunable light (12) includes a gain media (16), an optical output coupler (36F), a cavity collimator (38A), a diffraction grating (30), a grating beam (54), and a beam attacher (56). The diffraction grating (30) is spaced apart from the cavity collimator (38A) and the grating (30) cooperates with the optical output coupler (36F) to define an external cavity (32). The grating (30) includes a grating face surface (42A) that is in a grating plane (42B). The beam attacher (56) retains the grating beam (54) and allows the grating beam (54) and the grating (30) to effectively pivot about a pivot axis (33) that is located approximately at an intersection of a pivot plane (50) and the grating plane (42B).

Abstract: A barrier assembly (58) for sealing an assembly gap (274) between a first assembly (266) and a second assembly (268) includes a first barrier (270) that seals the assembly gap (274) and a second barrier (272) that seals the assembly gap (274). The barriers (270) (272) can be spaced apart. Further, the first barrier(270) provides a flexible pressure barrier that seals the assembly gap (274) and the second barrier (272) provides a flexible barrier that inhibits the first barrier (270) from contaminating a chamber environment within the assemblies (266) (268). Additionally, the barrier assembly (58) includes a barrier source (62) that controls a barrier environment between the barriers (270) (272).

Abstract: A camera (210) for providing an adjusted image (214) of a scene (12) includes an apparatus frame (224), an optical assembly (222), a capturing system (226), and a control system (232). The optical assembly (222) is adjustable to alternatively be focused on a first focal area (356A) and a second focal area (356B) that is different than the first focal area (356A). The capturing system (226) captures a first captured image (360A) when the optical assembly (222) is focused at the first focal area (356A) and captures a second captured image (360B) when the optical assembly (222) is focused at the second focal area (356B). The control system (232) provides the adjusted image (214) of the scene (12) based upon the first captured image (360A) and the second captured image (360B). Additionally, the control system (232) can perform object depth extraction of one or more objects (16) (18) (20) in the scene (12).

Abstract: A device assembly (16) for a precision apparatus (10) includes a device housing (30), a device (32), a device mover assembly (34), and a measurement system (36). The device mover assembly (34) moves the device (32) relative to the device housing (30) about a first axis and about a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis. The measurement system (36) monitors movement of the device (32). The measurement system (36) monitors movement of the device (32) and can include a first sensor assembly (260) that monitors movement about the first axis and a second sensor assembly (262) that monitors movement about a second axis. Each sensor assembly (260) (262) can include a sensor adjuster (474) (476) that adjusts the position of a portion of the respective sensor assembly (260) (262) to independently tune the sensor assemblies (260) (262) and independently enhance the performance of each sensor assembly (260) (262). Further, each sensor assembly (260) (262) can be a magnetic type sensor.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus (210) for providing an image (214) of a scene (12) that is within a fluid (16) includes an apparatus frame (228), a capturing system (230), and a control system (236). The capturing system (230) captures a captured image (614A). The control system (236) adjusts a color content of the captured image (614A) based on a clarity of the fluid (16). The image capturing apparatus (210) can include a clarity sensor (227) that provides a clarity signal that corresponds to the clarity of the fluid (16) near the image capturing apparatus (210). Moreover, the image capturing apparatus (210) can include an illumination system (724) that generates a generated light beam (726) that can be adjusted to compensate for the light that is attenuated by the fluid (16).

Abstract: An irrigation unit (10) includes a housing (200), a nozzle (220), a first mover (238) and a second mover (268). The nozzle (220) is secured to the housing (200) and is in fluid communication with a fluid source (18). The first mover (238) rotates the nozzle (220) about a first axis, and the second mover (268) rotates the nozzle (220) about a second axis that is different than the first axis. In one embodiment, the second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. At least a portion of the housing (200) can movably extend along the first axis. The second mover (268) can rotate the nozzle (220) about the second axis based upon a pressure of a fluid (19) within the housing (200) and/or upon position of an area (30) relative to the nozzle (220). Further, the second mover (268) can oscillate the nozzle (220) about the second axis. The rotation of the nozzle (220) about the second axis can also be based upon at least one of a wind direction and a wind speed near the nozzle (220).

Abstract: A package assembly (18) that is selectively coupled to a burn-in apparatus (228P) during a burn-in process includes a pin-out (20) having an array of contacts (22) including a set of first contacts (222F) and a set of second contacts (222S). The first contacts (222F) are required for the burn-in process, and are each adapted to be in contact with a corresponding contact member (232P) of the burn-in apparatus (228P) during the burn-in process. The second contacts (222S) are not required for the burn-in process. The second contacts (222S) do not contact any of the contact members (232P) during the burn-in process. The contact members (232P) are arranged at a first pitch. In various embodiments, the array of contacts (22) is arranged at a second pitch that is smaller than the first pitch.

Abstract: A tape drive having a reel release sensing procedure and system is provided. In one example, the tape drive includes a motor coupled to a reel driver for driving a reel of a storage device, a sensor for detecting movement associated with the reel driver, and a controller. The controller operates to activate the motor to rotate the reel driver prior to coupling the tape to a drive leader. The controller further determines if the reel driver moved in response to activating the motor based on a signal from the sensor, and causes the tape to be loaded into the drive if the reel moved (or moved more than a predetermined amount/distance). For example, the controller may determine the reel is released if the reel driver moved in response to activating the motor and is not released otherwise.

Abstract: A liner assembly (322) for a sand trap (10) includes a retainer layer (329) that is positioned between a base (18) of the sand trap (10) and a filling material (16) within a cavity (13) of the sand trap (10). The retainer layer (329) is covered by the filling material (16) so that the retainer layer (329) is substantially unexposed. The retainer layer (329) includes a plurality of spaced apart projections (330) that can be formed from plastic, such as synthetic turf material. In certain embodiments, the filling material (16) fills the spaces between the projections (330). The retainer layer (329) can be substantially water impermeable and can cover at least approximately a majority of the surface area of the cavity (13). The retainer layer (329) can be positioned within the cavity at an angle (328) that is at least 10 degrees relative to the horizontal (300).

Abstract: A fiber clamp (220) for clamping an optical fiber assembly (16) includes a clamp housing (230) and a member mover (228). The clamp housing (230) includes a base contact area (234) and a flexible member (238) that urges the optical fiber assembly (16) against the base contact area (234) to retain the optical fiber assembly (16). Further, the flexible member (238) includes a member contact area (238B) that engages the optical fiber assembly (16), and a member attachment area (238A). The member mover (228) selectively moves the member contact area (238B) relative to the member attachment area (238A) so that the optical fiber assembly (16) can be easily inserted between the base contact area (234) and the member contact area (238B). Additionally, the base contact area (234), and the flexible member (238) can be made of a one-piece, substantially homogeneous, unitary structure. With this design, the fiber clamp (220) can be made with minimal stack-up of tolerances.

Abstract: A highly precision, super stable, structure compact and fully lockable ball joint mechanism optical mounts are presented. Both stationary plate and movable plate have a partial-spherical hole or conical hole. Facing spacing aligns the bases of the partial-spherical holes or conical holes; a space adjustable cavity is formed. An external-spherical circumference shape optical element carrier plate fits and mates in the space adjustable combined cavity forms a ball joint mechanism, or an external-column circumference and edges chamfered optical element carrier plate fits and mates in the space adjustable combined internal-spherical shaped cavity forms an angle tilt-able and around axis swivel-able joint pair mechanism. A removable tooling for exporting a tilting and rotating movement to the optical element carrier plate are presented. Locking ring pushes the movable plate to adjust the combined cavity and locking the optical element carrier plate and to lock optical element that is carried thereby.

Abstract: A zone isolation assembly (22) for a subsurface well (12) having a surface region (32), a first zone (26) and a second zone (28) includes a docking receiver (48) and a docking apparatus (50). The docking apparatus (50) is selectively moved relative to the docking receiver (48) between a disengaged position and an engaged position. In the disengaged position, the first zone (26) is in fluid communication with the second zone (28). In the engaged position, the first zone (26) is not in fluid communication with the second zone (28) during movement of a fluid between the first zone (26) and the surface region (32). The docking apparatus (50) can be maintained in the engaged position substantially by a force of gravity. The zone isolation assembly (22) can include a pump assembly (54) that pumps the fluid while the docking apparatus (50) is in the engaged position. The zone isolation assembly (22) can include a fluid collector (52) that collects the fluid when the docking apparatus (50) is in the engaged position.

Abstract: A bag holder (650) for holding a t-shirt bag (651) includes a holder frame (652) and a holder handle (654) that is secured to the holder frame (652). The holder frame (652) selectively holds the t-shirt bag (651) and including a first handle restraint (658) that restrains a first bag handle (651B) of the t-shirt bag (651), and a second handle restraint (660) that restrains a second bag handle (651D) of the t-shirt bag (651). The holder handle (654) is movable relative to the holder frame (652) between a carrying position (678) in which the holder handle (654) is used for carrying the holder frame (652) and the t-shirt bag (651), and an attachment position (680) in which that holder handle (654) is used for hanging the holder frame (652) and the t-shirt bag (651) near a vertical surface (676). With this design, the bag holder (650) can easily be carried and moved by hand, and the bag holder (650) can be easily secured to a door (686).

Abstract: An apparatus includes a holder for a drive leader of a tape drive. The drive leader is for coupling with a buckle attached to tape spooled in a tape cartridge. The holder may rotate about a tower attached to a housing of the tape drive. The apparatus further includes a restraining member for restraining the buckle during coupling with the drive leader. The member may include an elongate body disposed with the post to rotate into a restraining position with respect to the buckle during a buckling operation. The tape drive may include a motor for pulling the tape from the tape cartridge. A method includes restraining a buckle attached to the tape while coupling the drive leader with the buckle. Firmware in the tape drive may coordinate the movements of the holder and the restraining member with operation of the motor and other drive components.

Abstract: A positioning stage assembly having a coarse stage which includes a planar motor driveable in at least two degrees of freedom, and a fine stage positioned on the coarse stage which is driveable in at least three degrees of freedom with respect to the coarse stage. More preferably, the fine stage is driveable in six degrees of freedom and includes variable reluctance actuators for positioning in three degrees of freedom.