Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for embedding an electronic file in a document canvas of an application. User input of an electronic file to be embedded in a document canvas of an application is received. Information regarding the electronic file to be embedded, a target page and/or a user is analyzed to determine parameter(s) regarding representation of the electronic file in the document canvas. The electronic file is embedded in the document canvas of the application in accordance with the determined at least one parameter regarding representation of the electronic file in the document canvas.

Abstract: A base station for an audio headset system is provided which is able to communicate with a remote device. The base station is configured to be convertible such that it facilitates communication with remote devices over a range of different communication protocols, in accordance with varying user preference.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a semiconductor chip that includes logic circuitry, embedded dynamic random access memory (DRAM) cells and embedded ferroelectric random access memory (FeRAM) cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new method of determining the presence, absence or characteristics of an analyte. The analyte is coupled to a membrane. The invention also relates to nucleic acid sequencing.

Abstract: Example methods, apparatuses, and systems (e.g., machines) are presented for a gamification platform that is the first automated, machine-based system to seamlessly integrate and deliver personalized remediation, centralized learning resources, experiential learning labs, peer and mentor collaboration, immersive scenario-based story, gamified scoring, and real-time heuristics to a user in a learning and training environment. In some embodiments, the gamification platform may be configured to ingest pre-existing training material or other teaching curricula and create an interactive gaming program around the exercise of the training material by a user.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for a field programmable quantum array. For example, one embodiment of an apparatus comprises: a quantum bit (qbit) lattice comprising a plurality of qbit locations; a quantum controller to execute quantum runtime code; a dynamic scheduler to analyze the quantum runtime code to detect quantum computational patterns within the quantum runtime code; an adaptive machine configuration controller to dynamically configure the qbit lattice based on the detected quantum computational patterns, the qbit lattice dynamically configured with some locations occupied by qbits and other locations not occupied by qbits; and the dynamic scheduler to modify at least a portion of the quantum runtime code based on the reconfiguration of the qbit lattice.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that enable single sign-on (SSO) mechanisms on rich clients running hosting applications that include documents with one or more embedded web assets. An embedded web asset may be any resource (e.g., document, image, data, etc.) that is accessed via a browser from within a hosting application. In aspects, authentication of a user identity is required to access an embedded web asset. In particular, an identity management module is provided on a rich client. The identity management module is configured to maintain multiple credentials for multiple user identities that are associated with multiple applications, whether the applications are embedded applications or hosting applications. In this way, a user may access multiple applications, including embedded web assets, associated with each user identity—without signing into each application. That is, a user is able to login a single time for each user identity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a program or system for navigating a store or handling and locating inventory within a store. This application has several embodiments including but not limited to those where the program operates on a computerized console directly docked on a store cart, a mobile device tethered to a store cart, or any combination of the two. Security features, charging features (using energy including but not limited synergistically charged batteries or solar panels) scanning features, geospatial features and other peripheral device enabled features are disclosed in the multiple embodiments of the disclosure. For use with a smart cart the invention disclosed herein can greatly enhance a shopping experience, allowing for efficient shopping, with features like phone charging, simplified item location and purchasing for shoppers and ease of inventory management, cart-maintenance, and security for shop keepers.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for linking two components in a superconducting circuit. A plurality of circuit elements, each comprising one of an inductor, a capacitor, and a Josephson junction, are connected in series on a path connecting the two components. A plurality of tunable oscillators are connected from the path connecting the two components. Each tunable oscillator is responsive to a control signal to tune an associated resonance frequency of the tunable oscillator within a first frequency range, within which the two components are coupled, and within a second frequency range, within which the two components are isolated.

Abstract: An aqueous conversion coating solution comprises a trivalent chromium compound, a zirconate compound, and a dye compound. The trivalent chromium compound can comprise trivalent chromium compounds such as trivalent chromium sulfate. The dye compound can comprise an azo dye, a chromium complex dye, an anthraquinoid dye, and/or a methine dye. The zirconate compound can comprise alkali metal hexafluorozirconate compounds. The conversion coating solution can comprise a phosphorous compound such as an organic amino-phosphonic acid compound. The conversion coating solution can be formed by mixing a dye additive containing the dye with a trivalent chromium conversion coating solution that does not contain a dye. The conversion coating solution can be used to treat metal substrates comprising aluminum, magnesium, and/or zinc.

Abstract: A joint is produced in at least two overlapping workpieces using a joining tool including a punch reciprocally disposed in a cylinder. The workpieces are disposed between the tool and a die. The tool applies a compressive force to deform the workpieces into a joint at a joining area between the tool and die. Continuous ultrasonic energy is applied to at least one of the workpieces in the joining area for at least part of the time during production of the joint to increase the ductility of at least one of the workpieces in the joining area. This induces an acousto-plastic effect in the material being formed which temporarily reduces its strength so as to exhibit increased ductility. The joining method may be used in self-piercing riveting and clinching techniques and enables viable joints to be formed in high strength materials or thick sheets of material.

Abstract: A room or area designed to facilitate a plurality of users moving while they learn, work, or participate in a simulation. sensor relays aid this process by sending and receiving user information to a central hub, a movement device, one another or any combination of the three, in order to safely benefit the users coordination, exercise, or concentration while multitasking, according to their own user defined set points, a set of default set points, or set points determined by an external observer. This room or area may be further enhanced in applications where a treadmill or moving walkway is present.

Abstract: Provided are radiopaque compositions comprising one or more of yttrium (Y), strontium (Sr), gallium (Ga), and silicon, or oxides and salts thereof. The composition can comprise a combination of Y2O3, SrCO3, Ga2O3, and SiO2, and optionally MnO2, and TiO2. Other compositions comprise SrCO3, Ga2O3, TiO2, MnO2, and SiO2. The composition can be a particulate material. The compositions are useful for radioembolization to treat tumors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate learning while moving, efficient multitasking involving movement while the user processes or responds to different stimuli. The stimuli may include but are not limited to information related to education or entertainment or feedback concerning the user's movement. More specifically this movement may be related to coordination, exercise or physiotherapy. The methods and apparatuses of the disclosure involve the user conducting movement, while simultaneously processing information (via: learning; creating through typing, moving, or talking; or being entertained) and receiving feedback or assistance related to that movement, processing, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods using constructs comprising a helicase and an additional polynucleotide binding moiety. The helicase is attached to the polynucleotide binding moiety and the construct has the ability to control the movement of a polynucleotide. The constructs can be used to control the movement of polynucleotides and are particularly useful for sequencing polynucleotides.

Abstract: The invention relates to mutant forms of lysenin. The invention also relates to analyte characterization using lysenin.

Abstract: Described is a method comprising: forming a magnet on a substrate or a template, the magnet having an interface; and forming a first layer of non-magnet conductive material on the interface of the magnet such that the magnet and the layer of non-magnet conductive material are formed in-situ. Described is an apparatus comprising: a magnet formed on a substrate or a template, the magnet being formed under crystallographic, electromagnetic, or thermodynamic conditions, the magnet having an interface; and a first layer of non-magnet conductive material formed on the interface of the magnet such that the magnet and the layer of non-magnet conductive material are formed in-situ.

Abstract: The invention relates to mutant forms of Msp. The invention also relates to nucleic acid characterization using Msp.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed that enable improved shorting margin between unlanded conductive interconnect features and neighboring conductive features. In some embodiments, an etch may be applied to an insulator layer having one or more conductive features therein, such that the insulator layer is recessed below the top of the conductive features and the edges of the conductive features are rounded or otherwise softened. A conformal etchstop layer may then be deposited over the conductive features and the insulator material. A second insulator layer may be deposited above the conformal etchstop layer, and an interconnect feature may pass through the second insulator layer and the conformal etchstop layer to connect with the rounded portion of one of the conductive features. In some embodiments, the interconnect feature is an unlanded via and the unlanded portion of the via may or may not penetrate through the conformal barrier layer.

Abstract: A steering arrangement including a first, second, third and fourth hydraulic chamber, the first and third chambers being operable to steer in a first direction and the second and fourth chambers being operable to steer in a second direction. A pump system supplies fluid to a steering system, which is operable to supply the pressurized fluid to one or more of the first, second, third and fourth hydraulic chambers. The steering system having a first mode wherein fluid is supplied to the first and third hydraulic chambers to steer in the first direction, or pressurized fluid is supplied to the second and fourth hydraulic chambers to steer in the second direction. The steering system having a second mode to steer in the first direction, or to steer in the second direction, such that the steering ratio is higher in the second mode than in the first mode.