Abstract: A photonic device has a waveguide, such as a ridge waveguide, defined by a waveguide etch, an etched facet defined by a facet etch and having an optical coupling region optically coupled to the waveguide, and a fiducial mark configured for alignment of an optical component, such as a photonic integrated circuit, to the optical coupling region. The fiducial mark has a first portion defined by at least a part of the waveguide etch and a second portion defined by at least a part of the facet etch. The first portion has an elongate broken bar shape that extends lengthwise along a direction parallel to the waveguide's propagation direction at the optical coupling region. The second portion includes an elongate shape that extends lengthwise orthogonally with respect to its etch depth and with respect to the waveguide's propagation direction at the optical coupling region.

Abstract: Techniques for event driven harvesting and analysis of cloud computing resources in a cloud computing environment, comprising: obtaining, from a cloud computing environment, data related to an event that occurred in the cloud computing environment; in response to obtaining the data, requesting, from the cloud computing environment, supplemental data about the event that occurred in the cloud computing environment, the supplemental data including information about the event and/or information about impact of the event on a resource; determining whether a security action is to be taken at least in part by analyzing the data and/or the supplemental data; and when it is determined a security action is to be taken, performing the security action.

Abstract: Techniques for event driven harvesting and analysis of cloud computing resources in a cloud computing environment, comprising: obtaining information about at least one cloud computing event in the cloud computing environment; determining if the at least one event is related to the allocation of storage to a cloud computing resource; in response to determining the at least one event is related to the allocation of storage to a cloud computing resource, requesting data from the cloud computing resource; and analyzing the data for the presence of security risks and vulnerabilities.

Abstract: A pedal comprises a spindle, a pedal body, and traction pins located in the pedal body. The pedal body rotates around the spindle. The pedal body has two surfaces configured to receive a shoe. Traction pins pass through openings in the pedal body and extend beyond the surface of the pedal body to form a platform for the rider's shoe. The heads of the traction pins are shaped to help secure the rider's shoe on the pedal. The traction pins are secured in the pedal body by fasteners that interact with the traction pins via holes positioned perpendicular to the traction pin openings.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to tissue engineering and, in particular, to a method of extending the lifespan of cells suitable for use in vascular engineering.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for administering a distribution channel for the promotion and sale of products and services. Content from vendors is maintained in a central repository and administered by the distribution channel manager. Tools are provided for members of the distribution channel to build their own customized web sites for providing consumers access to the content in the central repository as well as their own proprietary information. Sales leads are generated and tracked and routed to the consortium member agencies.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing a coil actuator of a type having a coil and a magnet. A current source selectively applies a first current to a coil of a coil actuator for setting a moveable part of the coil actuator to a first position. A recording system captures data corresponding to a back electromotive force voltage produced by oscillation of the coil actuator upon movement of the moveable part of the coil actuator to a second position. A processor applies a curve fit to the back electromotive force data for calculating a frequency characteristic and damping response of the coil actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to tissue engineering and, in particular, to a method of extending the lifespan of cells suitable for use in vascular engineering.

Abstract: An optical film has surface that reduces the occurrence of optical defects in a display using the film. In particular, the surface has randomized characteristics that reduce such defects as wet-out, Newton's rings, and Moiré effects. The film has a first surface free of regular structure, the first surface having a plurality of local height maxima, a characteristic measure of the first surface having a random value within a predetermined range. The film also has a second surface opposing the first surface. A method of making an optical film includes embossing a pattern lacking regular structure onto a first surface of a film, wherein the first surface has a plurality of local height maxima, a characteristic measure of the first surface having a random value within a predetermined range.

Abstract: An optical film has surface that reduces the occurrence of optical defects in a display using the film. In particular, the surface has randomized characteristics that reduce such defects as wet-out, Newton's rings, and Moiré effects. The film has a first surface free of regular structure, the first surface having a plurality of local height maxima, a characteristic measure of the first surface having a random value within a predetermined range. The film also has a second surface opposing the first surface. A method of making an optical film includes embossing a pattern lacking regular structure onto a first surface of a film, wherein the first surface has a plurality of local height maxima, a characteristic measure of the first surface having a random value within a predetermined range.