Abstract: A microfluidic lab-on-a-chip (LOC) device, microfluidic systems, and associated methodology are described that allow for intelligently collecting environmental DNA (eDNA) and their associated metadata. Optical spectroscopy is integrated with filtration membranes on the microfluidic device. The microfluidic LOC device and systems can be used for selectively capturing targeted species based on optical characteristics and for recording relevant metadata on eDNA acquired by the filtration membranes.

Abstract: An underwater swimming aid includes a power device and a camera instrument fixing device, and the power device includes a propeller for providing power to drive the underwater swimming aid to advance and a connecting plate fixed to the propeller; and the camera instrument fixing device includes a mounting bracket and a fixing bracket, the mounting bracket is fixed to the connecting plate and is fixedly connected to the fixing bracket, and the fixing bracket is used for fixing a camera instrument. According to the underwater swimming aid, the camera instrument fixing device is fixed to an existing underwater swimming aid, and the camera instrument is mounted on the camera instrument fixing device, so that users can photograph underwater scenes while enjoying funs brought by the swimming aid.

Abstract: An underwater cleaning robot system includes an underwater robot and an overwater control platform, the underwater robot includes a cleaning robot and a driving robot, and the cleaning robot is carried on the driving robot; and the cleaning robot includes a motor and a pump, the pump is connected to the motor and driven by the motor to generate high-pressure fluid, and the overwater control platform communicates with the cleaning robot and the driving robot to control the cleaning robot and the driving robot. The overwater control platform and the underwater robot are connected by a thin zero-buoyancy cable, and the working range is over 1000 meters.

Abstract: An optical cell for performing light spectroscopy (including absorbance, fluorescence and scattering measurements) on a liquid sample in microfluidic devices is disclosed. The optical cell comprises an inlaid sheet having an opaque material inlaid in a clear material, and a sensing channel that crosses the clear material and the opaque material provides a fluidic path for the liquid sample and an optical path for probe light. Integral optical windows crossing a clear-opaque material interface permit light coupling into and out of the sensing channel, and thus light transmission through the sensing channel is almost entirely isolated from background light interference. A microfluidic chip comprising one or more optical cells is also disclosed. The optical cells may have different lengths of sensing channels, and may be optically and fluidly coupled. A method of manufacturing an optical cell in a microfluidic chip is also disclosed.

Abstract: A permanent magnet rotor structure for an underwater motor, an underwater motor and underwater equipment, related to the field of motors. The permanent magnet rotor structure for the underwater motor includes a rotor end cover; a plurality of permanent magnets arranged on an inner circumferential surface of the rotor end cover; a protective attachment structure arranged on surfaces of the plurality of permanent magnets; and an adhesive layer for adhering the protective attachment structure to the surfaces of the plurality of permanent magnets and covering the protective attachment structure. The permanent magnet rotor structure has characteristics of corrosion resistance and wear resistance, so that the service life of the underwater motor comprising the permanent magnet rotor structure can be prolonged.

Abstract: An underwater swimming aid includes a power device and a camera instrument fixing device, and the power device includes a propeller for providing power to drive the underwater swimming aid to advance and a connecting plate fixed to the propeller; and the camera instrument fixing device includes a mounting bracket and a fixing bracket, the mounting bracket is fixed to the connecting plate and is fixedly connected to the fixing bracket, and the fixing bracket is used for fixing a camera instrument. According to the underwater swimming aid, the camera instrument fixing device is fixed to an existing underwater swimming aid, and the camera instrument is mounted on the camera instrument fixing device, so that users can photograph underwater scenes while enjoying funs brought by the swimming aid.

Abstract: An optical cell for performing light spectroscopy (including absorbance, fluorescence and scattering measurements) on a liquid sample in microfluidic devices is disclosed. The optical cell comprises an inlaid sheet having an opaque material inlaid in a clear material, and a sensing channel that crosses the clear material and the opaque material provides a fluidic path for the liquid sample and an optical path for probe light. Integral optical windows crossing a clear-opaque material interface permit light coupling into and out of the sensing channel, and thus light transmission through the sensing channel is almost entirely isolated from background light interference. A microfluidic chip comprising one or more optical cells is also disclosed. The optical cells may have different lengths of sensing channels, and may be optically and fluidly coupled. A method of manufacturing an optical cell in a microfluidic chip is also disclosed.

Abstract: A real-time metocean sensor array system may include a one or more floating instruments each including geolocation capabilities and connected to a satellite communication network. In some examples, the floating instruments may further include an omnidirectional hydrophone. Motion and acoustical data gathered by the instruments may be converted by onboard processing logic into wave, current, and/or wind-related observations that may be communicated in real time and analyzed via a cloud-based system.

Abstract: A real-time metocean sensor array system may include a one or more floating instruments each including geolocation capabilities and connected to a satellite communication network. In some examples, the floating instruments may further include an omnidirectional hydrophone. Motion and acoustical data gathered by the instruments may be converted by onboard processing logic into wave, current, and/or wind-related observations that may be communicated in real time and analyzed via a cloud-based system.

Abstract: A circuit for providing input power to the horizontal deflection coil or yoke for a raster scan type of cathode ray tube. The circuit includes a closed loop current sensor which uses an operational amplifier to compare the sensed current with an adjustable reference voltage to provide a control for the current, thereby providing a constant current power source for a resonant deflection yoke flyback circuit. The current drive and S shaping capacitor are directly coupled to the deflection coil, omitting a coupling transformer and a linearity coil.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of voice encryption uses segment swapping. Features of the invention include weighting the input time-function segments by a Hamming or Hanning Window function, before converting to frequency domain segments.