Abstract: Process and device configurations are provided operating and designing an auxiliary advisory system for manufacturing control systems and machine operations. Systems and processes are configured to utilize adaptive learning and context awareness to provide auxiliary advising and to assess a manufacturing environment and infrastructure. Processes are provided to receive and process data for a machine operation and assess interactions relative to one or more of a worker, machine, machine component and material. The processes and systems may output advice to assist with existing manufacturing systems and to adapt to changes in manufacturing conditions and environmental constraints. Advisory system functions may also include anomaly detection and recognition of worker gestures to control operation of a machine and a manufacturing process. Processes are provided to integrate causal relationships of objects by self-labeling data into causality models for assessing machine operation.

Abstract: Non-intrusive monitoring and workflow assessment to optimize manufacturing environments are described herein. The systems and method combines computer vision and energy load disaggregation to track worker activity and equipment usage and status. These events are then correlated to optimize workflows and energy efficiency.

Abstract: A microfluidic component package that is readily integratable within a microfluidic system.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein comprise a handheld load sensing device. In one embodiment, the device comprises a force sensor (e.g., a mechanical spring or an electromechanical load cell) adapted to receive a force, an input/output interface, and an adjustable attachment mechanism adapted to reversibly attach a surgical device. In another embodiment, the force sensor detects the amount of force applied during the deployment of the surgical device in a patient and outputs a force value representative thereof via the input/output interface. Also provided herein are methods of making and using load sensing devices.

Abstract: A miniature wireless pressure sensor has an inductor and a capacitor. The inductor and the capacitor form a L-C resonator with a resonate frequency. The inductor's inductance is affected by a slidable electro-magnetic element. When an outside pressure is applied onto the element, it causes the element to move and such movement changes the inductance of the inductor. Because of that, the resonate frequency is changed. Therefore, the change in resonate frequency indicates a change in the outside pressure. The L-C resonator is calibrated to correlate with the outside pressure. Such a miniature wireless pressure sensor facilitates the monitoring of physiological pressure in different part of human body such as eyes and cranium.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a medication dispensing device of a system for controlling and monitoring medicine dispensation includes means for securely containing a medication to be dispensed to a specific patient, means for confirming an identify of the patient, means for determining whether or not the patient is eligible to receive a dose of the medication at a time the dose is requested, and means for dispensing the dose of medication only if the patient's identity is confirmed and the patient is eligible to receive the dose.

Abstract: Non-intrusive monitoring and workflow assessment to optimize manufacturing environments are described herein. The systems and method combines computer vision and energy load disaggregation to track worker activity and equipment usage and status. These events are then correlated to optimize workflows and energy efficiency.

Abstract: Micro-electromagnetically actuated latched miniature relay switches formed from laminate layers comprising a spring and magnet, electromagnetic coils, magnetic latching material, and transmission line with contacts. Preferably the miniature relay switches transmit up to about 50 W of DC or AC line power, and carry up to about 10 A of load current, with an overall volume of less than about 100 mm3. In addition to switching large power, the device preferably requires less than 3 V to actuate, and has a latching feature that retains the switch state after actuation without the need for external applied voltage or current.

Abstract: An electronic substrate or interposer comprising nanoporous films, such as anodic aluminum oxide, containing vertically etched openings (“vias”) that are filled with a conductive material, forming a high density collection of vertically oriented vias that conduct electricity from one side of the substrate to the other.

Abstract: An apparatus and method utilizes photonics, particularly lasers, and biometric feedback for physiological and neurological stimulation. While many areas of the body are candidates, such laser stimulation is particularly directed to the outer ear. Lasers positioned over the ear stimulate targets on the outer ear for pain and stress management and regulation of the autonomic nervous system to affect symptoms and clinical conditions. Laser positioning, wavelength, aiming, focus, power, power density, timing, and sequencing are managed and modified dynamically in real time to effect a personalized and effective treatment protocol.

Abstract: A microfluidic component package that is readily integratable within a microfluidic system.

Abstract: Provided herein is a load sensing device. In one embodiment, the device comprises a load cell adapted to receive a force, an input/output interface, and an adjustable attachment mechanism adapted to reversibly attach a surgical device. In another embodiment, the load cell detects the amount of force applied during the deployment of the surgical device in a patient and outputs a force value representative thereof via the input/output interface. Also provided herein are methods of making and using load sensing devices.

Abstract: An apparatus and method utilizes photonics, particularly lasers, and biometric feedback for physiological and neurological stimulation. While many areas of the body are candidates, such laser stimulation is particularly directed to the outer ear. Lasers positioned over the ear stimulate targets on the outer ear for pain and stress management and regulation of the autonomic nervous system to affect symptoms and clinical conditions. Laser positioning, wavelength, aiming, focus, power, power density, timing, and sequencing are managed and modified dynamically in real time to effect a personalized and effective treatment protocol.

Abstract: A cavity resonator or filter constructed on electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) substrate is provided that includes an external controlling assemble having a plurality of components configured to change a working frequency of the cavity resonator or filter. A dual-band bandpass filter is provided that includes two or more single band filters on a single EBG substrate and an external controlling assemble having a plurality of components configured to change a working frequency of the cavity resonator or filter.

Abstract: A power state management system of an electronic system is coupled to a plug load device and a method for operation of the same. The system includes a context clock to adjust a duty cycle of the electronic system for controlling the power states of the electronic system for more efficient use of electricity. The context clock is responsive to user input, multiple event driven activities or an external protocol determined policy or command. Interface circuitry communicates user input, multiple event driven activities or an external protocol determined policy or command to the context clock. Interface circuitry also communicates commands to the managed plug load device or devices.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a medication dispensing device of a system for controlling and monitoring medicine dispensation includes means for securely containing a medication to be dispensed to a specific patient, means for confirming an identify of the patient, means for determining whether or not the patient is eligible to receive a dose of the medication at a time the dose is requested, and means for dispensing the dose of medication only if the patient's identity is confirmed and the patient is eligible to receive the dose.

Abstract: An electronic substrate or interposer comprising nanoporous films, such as anodic aluminum oxide, containing vertically etched openings (“vias”) that are filled with a conductive material, forming a high density collection of vertically oriented vias that conduct electricity from one side of the substrate to the other.

Abstract: Micro-electromagnetically actuated latched miniature relay switches formed from laminate layers comprising a spring and magnet, electromagnetic coils, magnetic latching material, and transmission line with contacts. Preferably the miniature relay switches transmit up to about 50 W of DC or AC line power, and carry up to about 10 A of load current, with an overall volume of less than about 100 mm3. In addition to switching large power, the device preferably requires less than 3 V to actuate, and has a latching feature that retains the switch state after actuation without the need for external applied voltage or current.

Abstract: Frequency addressable micro-actuators having one or more movable resonating elements actuators, such as cantilevers, can be forced into oscillation by, e.g., electromagnetic actuation. The movable structure is designed to latch at a certain amplitude using one of several latching techniques, such as a near-field magnetic field. In operation, the movable element is driven into resonance, producing a large amplitude, which results in the structure latching. Through resonance, a small force applied in a repeating manner can result in the latching of the actuator, an operation which would normally require a large force. If two or more units, each with different harmonic frequencies, are placed under the same influence, only the one with a harmonic response to the driving force will latch. A single influencing signal may be used to latch more than one device on demand by tuning the frequency to match the natural frequency of the device of interest.

Abstract: Micro capacitive switches and methods of manufacturing micro capacitive switches at variable nominal capacitance value using micro-structures on the contact plates of the same dimension. In a preferred embodiment, a separately manufactured contact plate can be mounted to a movable magnet in order to be actuated to “on” and “off” state of the capacitive switch. Depending on the contact plate's surface condition, variable contact capacitance at “on” state can be precisely specified by geometrical properties of the micro-structures on the surface, such as the density, size and depth.