Abstract: Solid state light emitter devices and methods are provided. A solid state light emitter device can include a submount having an upper surface and a bottom surface. At least first pair and a second pair of electrically conductive contacts can be disposed on the bottom surface of the submount. The first pair of contacts can be electrically independent from the second pair of contacts. The device can further include multiple light emitters provided on the upper surface of the submount. The multiple light emitters can be configured into at least a first light emitter zone that is electrically independent from a second light emitter zone upon electrical communication to a respective pair of contacts.

Abstract: Leadframe based light emitter components and methods are provided. In some aspects, a leadframe based light emitter component includes a leadframe element, an electrical device connected to a portion of the leadframe element, and a molded cup encasing portions of the leadframe element and the electrical device connected thereto. A method of providing a leadframe based light emitter component includes providing a leadframe element, connecting an electrical device to a portion of the leadframe element, and molding a body over portions of the leadframe element and the electrical device.

Abstract: A hand-held molecular diagnostic test device includes a housing, an amplification (or PCR) module, and a detection module. The amplification module is configured to receive an input sample, and defines a reaction volume. The amplification module includes a heater such that the amplification module can perform a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on the input sample. The detection module is configured to receive an output from the amplification module and a reagent formulated to produce a signal that indicates a presence of a target amplicon within the input sample. The amplification module and the detection module are integrated within the housing.

Abstract: A Light Emitting Diode (LED) component includes a lead frame and an LED that is electrically connected to the lead frame without wire bonds, using a solder layer. The lead frame includes a metal anode pad, a metal cathode pad and a plastic cup. The LED die includes LED die anode and cathode contacts with a solder layer on them. The metal anode pad, metal cathode pad, plastic cup and/or the solder layer are configured to facilitate the direct die attach of the LED die to the lead frame without wire bonds. Related fabrication methods are also described.

Abstract: Leadframe based light emitter components and methods are provided. In some aspects, a leadframe based light emitter component includes a leadframe element, an electrical device connected to a portion of the leadframe element, and a molded cup encasing portions of the leadframe element and the electrical device connected thereto. A method of providing a leadframe based light emitter component includes providing a leadframe element, connecting an electrical device to a portion of the leadframe element, and molding a body over portions of the leadframe element and the electrical device.

Abstract: Light emitting diode (LED) components and related methods are disclosed. LED components include a submount, at least one LED chip on a first surface of the submount, and a non-reflective, light permeable structure or dam. The light permeable dam can provide a component having a viewing angle that is greater than 115°. A method of providing an LED component includes providing a non-metallic submount, attaching at least one LED chip to a first surface of the submount, and dispensing a non-reflective, light permeable dam over the first surface of the submount about the at least one LED chip thereby providing a component having a viewing angle that is greater than 115°.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing dough for baking, the process comprising: a) reducing a unit dough piece in thickness, b) coiling the reduced dough piece, and c) repeating steps a) and b) at least once; dough so produced; a process for preparing a baked product using said dough; and apparatus for preparing dough for baking.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a computer desktop infrastructure. A desktop module is configured to execute a computer desktop environment on a hardware device. A local storage module is configured to store application data for a computer desktop environment in local non-volatile storage of a hardware device executing the computer desktop environment. A remote module is configured to provide a computer desktop environment to a user over a network.

Abstract: A child's chair is disclosed having, in its most basic form, a frame having four legs, a seat having a bottom support and a back support, and a tray. To these basic components, numerous modifications can be made to customize features of the chair for enhancing safety and convenience, and/or adapting to additional possible uses. Each of the disclosed embodiments includes at least one of either an adjustable seat, an adjustable footrest, a center post mounted tray, a multiple position, single-hand adjustable tray, a concealed release button, and any combination of such features.

Abstract: For wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) communications, apparatus and methods are provided for performing tone-based optical channel monitoring that is less sensitive to stimulated Raman scattering (SRS). In tone-based optical channel monitoring, in which WDM channels are modulated with one or more tones, detecting and measuring the tone power is commonly used as a measure of signal power in each channel. In WDM systems with long fiber spans and high signal powers, however, SRS tends to transfer energy from shorter wavelengths to longer wavelengths, whereby the tones are no longer accurately indicative of the signal power of the individual wavelength channels. Apparatus and methods are provided which reduce the effect of SRS by filtering the monitored WDM signals into sub-bands and detecting each sub-band independently.

Abstract: A child's chair is disclosed having, in its most basic form, a frame having four legs, a seat having a bottom support and a back support, and a tray. To these basic components, numerous modifications can be made to customize features of the chair for enhancing safety and convenience, and/or adapting to additional possible uses. Each of the disclosed embodiments includes at least one of either an adjustable seat, an adjustable footrest, a center post mounted tray, a multiple position, single-hand adjustable tray, a concealed release button, and any combination of such features.

Abstract: A protocol independent multiplexer is described that allows for multiple different protocols that operate at different bit rates to be combined and output in a format that may have yet another bit rate. The multiplexer includes a series of inputting devices that are each coupled to a respective buffering device, a mapping device coupled to each of the buffering devices, and an outputting device coupled to the mapping device. Each of the inputting devices receive an input optical signal and forwards recovered data information to the corresponding buffering device. The buffering devices store the data information and output to the mapping device, the outputting being controlled by the mapping device to ensure that the buffering devices remain approximately half full. The mapping device formats the data information into individual data units and outputs the data units to the outputting device which subsequently multiplexes the data units.

Abstract: Methods provide for measuring scalp moisture content of a consumer. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method comprising the steps of: (a) collecting input information from said consumer regarding a plurality of characteristics associated with hair and scalp condition of said consumer; (b) providing a moisture meter for measuring said scalp moisture content; (c) using said meter to obtain at least two measured moisture content values from head of said consumer; (d) using said input information collected in step (a) and said measured moisture content values obtained in step (c) to recommend at least one hair care product that will be effective for said consumer in improving health for said hair and scalp of said consumer; and (e) providing said consumer with information regarding said at least one hair care product thereby allowing said consumer to use said at least one hair care product to provide optimum health for said hair and scalp of said consumer.

Abstract: A protocol independent multiplexer is described that allows for multiple different protocols that operate at different bit rates to be combined and output in a format that may have yet another bit rate. The multiplexer includes a series of inputting devices that are each coupled to a respective buffering device, a mapping device coupled to each of the buffering devices, and an outputting device coupled to the mapping device. Each of the inputting devices receive an input optical signal and forwards recovered data information to the corresponding buffering device. The buffering devices store the data information and output to the mapping device, the outputting being controlled by the mapping device to ensure that the buffering devices remain approximately half full. The mapping device formats the data information into individual data units and outputs the data units to the outputting device which subsequently multiplexes the data units.