Abstract: One example method includes performing a data management transaction, such as a data read operation, a data write operation, or a data delete operation, generating transaction metadata relating to the data management transaction, transmitting the transaction metadata to a blockchain network, and receiving, from the blockchain network, confirmation that the transaction metadata has been stored in a distributed ledger associated with the blockchain network.

Abstract: Apparatus for an electronic percussion system is provided, comprising: a plurality of sensors (12, 14, 16, 18); attaching means (10) for attaching the sensors to the hand and locating the sensors each at a respective predetermined location thereon, wherein each of the sensors is configured to send information for receipt by a determining means in response to impact of the sensor on a contact surface, wherein the attaching means and the sensors are together configured so that such information enables the determining means to distinguish each of the gestures from each other of the gestures. Each predetermined gesture is mapped to a respective sample, and performing of the gesture causes playing of the respective sample. The gestures may include a finger clicking action, a chest slap and a hand clap. There is also provided a related method of determining a percussion gesture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a convertible box comprising a first, second panel, and a middle panel, wherein the middle panel is hingedly engaged to the first panel at a first fold line, and wherein the middle panel is hingedly engaged to the second panel at a second fold line; a first and second sidewall, having a first end and a second end, and having a third end and a fourth end, respectively; a first flap, wherein the first flap is removably attached to the first end and wherein the first flap is removably attached to the third end; and, a second flap, wherein the second flap is removably attached to the second end and wherein the second flap is removably attached to the fourth end; wherein the first, middle and second panel, the first and second sidewall, and the first and second flap define an interior space.

Abstract: Compound solubility and permeability are coordinately determined. High throughput solubility assays are set up, and the filtrate from the solubility assay is used as an input for PAMPA. In this way, the compound concentration during PAMPA is known exactly, and can be used as input to calculate Pe.

Abstract: A confocal scanner which scans a circular path traversing capillaries in a planar array for detecting separations performed in said capillaries.

Abstract: Packaging apparatus and method, for use in controlled atmosphere packaging of horticultural produce in controlled permeability film. A valve apparatus mounted on or in a packaging film including a temperature sensitive sensor formed from a bimetallic or shape-memory material (2), or a chemical sensitive sensor formed from a swellable polymer, to actuate the valve member (pin or plug) (1) on, or in communication with the sensor. In use, after sealing the produce within the packaging film, the valve apparatus opens the packaging film in response to a temperature change of predetermined magnitude to allow oxygen flow for extension of storage life or fumigation of the produce.