Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a buffered aqueous solution. The buffered aqueous solution includes a buffer. The buffer includes a citrate component having a concentration in the solution in a range of from about 0.1 mM to about 600 mM. The buffer further includes a metal component having a concentration in the solution in a range of from about 0.01 mM to about 100 mM. The buffered aqueous solution has a pH in a range of from about 5 to about 9.

Abstract: A plurality of system nodes coupled via a dedicated private network is described herein. The nodes offer an end-to-end solution for protecting against network-based attacks. The nodes can also execute applications locally at the request of a user device such that a user operating the user device can use the applications executed locally on the nodes as if the applications were executing locally on the user device. To protect user data, the nodes may not transmit any user data to the user device. Rather, a node can generate a graphical representation of the environment in which the applications are executed, and transmit the graphical representation to the user device. As the user performs actions that result in a change of a graphical view of the environment in which the applications are executed, the node can generate and transmit new graphical representations of the environment to the user device.

Abstract: A frame for a light fixture can include multiple detachably coupled components, where each of the detachably coupled components includes a channel inside of which at least one electrical conductor is disposed, and where at least one of the detachably coupled components includes at least one light module assembly coupling feature that is configured to couple to at least one light module assembly.

Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing patient samples for direct detection and identification of microorganisms in the patient samples using multiplex immunoassays. The method includes enzymatic treatment of the patient sample, boiling and centrifugation of the sample to provide a treated sample that may be used in an immunoassay. There are also provided immunoassay compositions and systems for the direct detection and identification of microorganism in patient tissue.

Abstract: A stackable integrated circuit chip layer and module device that avoids the use of electrically conductive elements on the external surfaces of a layer containing an integrated circuit die by taking advantage of conventional wire bonding equipment to provide an electrically conductive path defined by a wire bond segment that is encapsulated in a potting material so as to define an electrically conductive wire bond “through-via” accessible from at least the lower or second surface of the layer.

Abstract: A plurality of system nodes coupled via a dedicated private network is described herein. The nodes offer an end-to-end solution for protecting against network-based attacks. For example, a single node can receive and store user data via a data flow that passes through various components of the node. The node can be designed such that communications internal to the node, such as the transmission of encryption keys, are partitioned or walled off from the components of the node that handle the publicly accessible data flow. The node also includes a key management subsystem to facilitate the use of encryption keys to encrypt user data.

Abstract: A stackable integrated circuit chip layer and module device that avoids the use of electrically conductive elements on the external surfaces of a layer containing an integrated circuit die by taking advantage of conventional wire bonding equipment to provide an electrically conductive path defined by a wire bond segment that is encapsulated in a potting material so as to define an electrically conductive wire bond “through-via” accessible from at least the lower or second surface of the layer.

Abstract: A method is provided of authenticating and encrypting data transmitted between a user and a remote cloud server, where the method includes providing a computer user interface for the exchange and transmission of digital information between the user and the cloud server; permitting the user to establish a private user encryption key; and automatically establishing a public user encryption key; whereby the user may digitally transmit information using both the public and private keys so that the recipient of such information may only access such information if such recipient is pre-provided with both the public and private encryption keys.

Abstract: Disclosed is a student performance monitoring system and method. In certain embodiments, a software program can be stored on a computer readable medium, executed by a computer and interacted with by a user, such as a teacher. The device, system and method include selecting students, scoring them and recording their effort in categories relevant to student learning. The student scores can also be used to generate reports and select students for recognition awards. In one example, a handheld computing device, such as a smart phone can be conveniently utilized. However, other computing devices may also be used instead of or in addition to those described herein. Other embodiments include a method and a system for monitoring student performance. The system and method can also be accessed by teachers, students and parents through an internet portal. The program can be configured as a web application.

Abstract: A universal automated hands-free liquid dispensing system is provided that includes an expandable tube to fit different liquid containers, a pump to draw liquid out of the container and through the tube, and a sensor for detecting the presence of a user so that the user can receive liquid from the container without the need to touch the dispensing system. In some embodiments, a universal dispenser cap is also provided to fit over dispensers of varied neck and spout configurations and dimensions.

Abstract: A memory device such as a solid state memory device have a dual-hardware, secure erase feature. A memory controller operating in a memory controller domain provides general memory management and interface operons. Upon receipt of a trigger signal which may be received from a secure supervisor circuit, a separate processor element that is configured to directly access the raw memory cells in the device bypasses the memory controller domain and executes a separately provided secure erase operating system whereby the raw cell data may be erased and rewritten with a predetermined data pattern and whereby the erase operation at the raw cell level may be verified and reported to the user by the processor.

Abstract: A high-speed processor core having a plurality of individual FPGA-based processing elements configured in a synchronous or asynchronous pipeline architecture with direct processor-to-memory interconnectivity and having an auxiliary component functionality mapped into at least one of the processing elements.

Abstract: A memory device such as a solid state memory device have a dual-hardware, secure erase feature. A memory controller operating in a memory controller domain provides general memory management and interface operons. Upon receipt of a trigger signal which may be received from a secure supervisor circuit, a separate processor element that is configured to directly access the raw memory cells in the device bypasses the memory controller domain and executes a separately provided secure erase operating system whereby the raw cell data may be erased and rewritten with a predetermined data pattern and whereby the erase operation at the raw cell level may be verified and reported to the user by the processor.

Abstract: A high-speed processor core having a plurality of individual FPGA-based processing elements configured in a synchronous or asynchronous pipeline architecture with direct processor-to-memory interconnectivity that avoids the latency and bus contention delays of FPGAs using conventional bused memory. The high-speed processor core has one or more memory structures such as SDRAM or QDR electronic memory and is electrically coupled directly to one or more FPGAs using an access lead network to provide a pipelined set of FPGA-based processor elements for processing one or more predetermined operations such as one or more detection algorithms at line rates.

Abstract: Method and system to centrally monitor the quality of images of financial documents. Embodiments of the present invention can provide a way to monitor and evaluate the quality of images of financial documents stored for remote access by financial institutions. In some embodiments, a standard quality analysis of at least some of the images is performed, and, based on the quality analysis, suspect images are identified to a responsible entity. For at least some of the images, a decisioning result from the responsible entity is recorded in association with information identifying the images. The quality analysis can be applied based on exclusion criteria such as an amount threshold, certain routing information, etc. The suspect images can be identified by sending a quality results file to the responsible entity, and a decisioning result can be received in a decisioning results file.

Abstract: A high capacity, secure and tamper-resistant computer data memory device. The device uses a plurality of dedicated memory controller elements in communication with an anti-tamper module that generates a tamper response when a predetermined tamper event occurs. The tamper response may be provided as the erasure or zeroization of the contents of a memory in the devices such as erasing one or more encryption keys. The elements of the device are preferably provided in a stacked configuration with rerouted I/O pads to obfuscate the I/O and function of the devices in the stack. In one embodiment, a data transfer governance means is provided. In a further embodiment, a current negotiation means is disclosed to permit the device to request a predetermined current from a host device. In a yet further embodiment, a portable safe house computing device is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a student performance monitoring system and method. In certain embodiments, a software program can be stored on a computer readable medium, executed by a computer and interacted with by a user, such as a teacher. The device, system and method include selecting students, scoring them and recording their effort in categories relevant to student learning. The student scores can also be used to generate reports and select students for recognition awards. In one example, a handheld computing device, such as a smart phone can be conveniently utilized. However, other computing devices may also be used instead of or in addition to those described herein. Other embodiments include a method and a system for monitoring student performance. The system and method can also be accessed by teachers, students and parents through an internet portal. The program can be configured as a web application.