Abstract: A fluidic device for detecting a target molecule in a fluid sample comprising a blocking chamber in fluidic communication with a detection chamber forming a blocking-detection chamber pair, the blocking chamber provided with at least one reagent for binding a non-target molecule in the sample, the blocking chamber adapted to maintain at least a portion of the bound non-target molecule within the blocking chamber, the detection chamber comprising at least one reagent for binding a target-molecule such that the target-molecule may be detected. The device comprises a combination detection chamber adapted to receive at least one reagent for binding both target and non-target molecules such that the combination of target and non-target molecules may be detected by binding to a detector.

Abstract: The present application is directed to the processing of a biological sample into its constituent components for use in ART and includes introducing a sample into a first volume disposed adjacent a second volume including buffer solution, wherein the first and second volumes are adapted for fluid communication therebetween, selectively separating the first volume from the second volume with a movable closure member disposed therebetween, wherein the step of selectively separating the first volume from the second volume includes moving the closure member so that a fluid communication aperture is formed by one or a combination of the closure member or the closure member in combination with the first and second volumes to allow fluid communication between the first volume and the second volume such that motile cells migrate from the sample in the first volume to the buffer solution in the second volume.

Abstract: A system for estimating front side overlay on a sample based on shape data is disclosed. The system includes a characterization sub-system and a controller. The controller includes one or more processors configured to: generate a vacuum hole map of a vacuum chuck; generate a vacuum force distribution across a sample based on the generated vacuum hole map of the vacuum chuck; determine shape data of the sample based on the vacuum force distribution and an identified relationship between backside surface roughness and vacuum force of the vacuum chuck; and convert the shape data of the sample to an overlay value of a frontside surface of the sample.

Abstract: A system for estimating front side overlay on a sample based on shape data is disclosed. The system includes a characterization sub-system and a controller. The controller includes one or more processors configured to: generate a vacuum hole map of a vacuum chuck; generate a vacuum force distribution across a sample based on the generated vacuum hole map of the vacuum chuck; determine shape data of the sample based on the vacuum force distribution and an identified relationship between backside surface roughness and vacuum force of the vacuum chuck; and convert the shape data of the sample to an overlay value of a frontside surface of the sample.

Abstract: The present application is directed to the processing of a biological sample into its constituent components for use in ART and includes introducing a sample into a first volume disposed adjacent a second volume including buffer solution, wherein the first and second volumes are adapted for fluid communication therebetween, selectively separating the first volume from the second volume with a movable closure member disposed therebetween, wherein the step of selectively separating the first volume from the second volume includes moving the closure member so that a fluid communication aperture is formed by one or a combination of the closure member or the closure member in combination with the first and second volumes to allow fluid communication between the first volume and the second volume such that motile cells migrate from the sample in the first volume to the buffer solution in the second volume.

Abstract: A gaming system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include controlling a first casino wagering game. The first casino wagering game has a first credit meter balance. The operations can further include intercepting an electronic request sent from a second device to cash out a second credit meter balance for a second casino wagering game controlled by the second device. In some examples, the gaming system is independent from the second device. The operations can further include, after intercepting the electronic request, cashing out a combined total of the first credit meter balance and the second credit meter balance.

Abstract: A data source owner in a computing system protects that source via a “virtual” or surrogate entity or “avatar.” The entity is an object whose presence in the system is human-like, and it is given the specific task of protecting the data source for the owner. The avatar is associated with (or defined by) a non-human userid that has the same accesses and privileges of all (or defined) users, user groups and other resources that have access to the data source to be protected. During an initial setup, one or more actions to be performed by the non-human userid upon an occurrence of an actionable event with respect to the data source are specified, and a “baseline” associated with the data source is determined. Following setup, a monitor process is executed under the non-human userid, and this process records one or more accesses to the data source. Periodically, or upon a given occurrence, the monitor process spawns one or more ancillary processes to determine whether an actionable event has been triggered.

Abstract: A method of scanning secure data in a data store is performed in a manner that does not expose the scan data, the files being searched, or information about when matches occur between the scan data and the files. During the scan process, encrypted versions of searched files are compared to encrypted versions of match strings, and any resulting match data is encrypted before being written into a results file. In addition, to disguise when match entries are written, during the scan one or more encrypted dummy items are written into the results file.

Abstract: An owner of sensitive data is provided with a notification that the sensitive data has been located. To achieve this, the sensitive data is first modified to include one or more data strings that may appear to be suspect but are otherwise benign. These data strings, which are referred to herein as benign pseudo virus signatures (BPVSs), preferably are embedded throughout a piece of sensitive data according to a frequency distribution. When the sensitive data is examined by virus checking software, the benign pseudo virus signatures are detected as potential computer viruses. By using information associated with the signatures, the owner is identified, preferably using the assistance of an intermediary entity that acts as a registry for the BPVSs. Once the owner is identified, a notification is provided to the owner that the sensitive data has been located. Appropriate remedial action can then be taken.

Abstract: A gaming system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include controlling a first casino wagering game. The first casino wagering game has a first credit meter balance. The operations can further include intercepting an electronic request sent from a second device to cash out a second credit meter balance for a second casino wagering game controlled by the second device. In some examples, the gaming system is independent from the second device. The operations can further include, after intercepting the electronic request, cashing out a combined total of the first credit meter balance and the second credit meter balance.

Abstract: An owner of sensitive data is provided with a notification that the sensitive data has been located. To achieve this, the sensitive data is first modified to include one or more data strings that may appear to be suspect but are otherwise benign. These data strings, which are referred to herein as benign pseudo virus signatures (BPVSs), preferably are embedded throughout a piece of sensitive data according to a frequency distribution. When the sensitive data is examined by virus checking software, the benign pseudo virus signatures are detected as potential computer viruses. By using information associated with the signatures, the owner is identified, preferably using the assistance of an intermediary entity that acts as a registry for the BPVSs. Once the owner is identified, a notification is provided to the owner that the sensitive data has been located. Appropriate remedial action can then be taken.

Abstract: A contact management system is described having a first database containing proprietary information and a second database containing public information. Where appropriate, the publicly available information is displayed with the proprietary information to give the user more information about a contact. The multiple relationships provided by the public database allow the user to use both the proprietary and public data to find a relationship with a potential client.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a splice variant of a human sodium channel alpha subunit and methods and compositions for making and using the same.

Abstract: A method of scanning secure data in a data store is performed in a manner that does not expose the scan data, the files being searched, or information about when matches occur between the scan data and the files. During the scan process, encrypted versions of searched files are compared to encrypted versions of match strings, and any resulting match data is encrypted before being written into a results file. In addition, to disguise when match entries are written, during the scan one or more encrypted dummy items are written into the results file.

Abstract: A method of scanning secure data in a data store is performed in a manner that does not expose the scan data, the files being searched, or information about when matches occur between the scan data and the files. During the scan process, encrypted versions of searched files are compared to encrypted versions of match strings, and any resulting match data is encrypted before being written into a results file. In addition, to disguise when match entries are written, during the scan one or more encrypted dummy items are written into the results file.

Abstract: A data source owner in a computing system protects that source via a “virtual” or surrogate entity or “avatar.” The entity is an object whose presence in the system is human-like, and it is given the specific task of protecting the data source for the owner. The avatar is associated with (or defined by) a non-human userid that has the same accesses and privileges of all (or defined) users, user groups and other resources that have access to the data source to be protected. During an initial setup, one or more actions to be performed by the non-human userid upon an occurrence of an actionable event with respect to the data source are specified, and a “baseline” associated with the data source is determined. Following setup, a monitor process is executed under the non-human userid, and this process records one or more accesses to the data source. Periodically, or upon a given occurrence, the monitor process spawns one or more ancillary processes to determine whether an actionable event has been triggered.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a splice variant of a human sodium channel alpha subunit and methods and compositions for making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a splice variant of a human sodium channel alpha subunit and methods and compositions for making and using the same.

Abstract: A method and device for facilitating measurement of thermo-optically induced material phase change response in a thin planar or a grating film stack is disclosed. The method may include using small-spot visible and ultraviolet spectra (ellipsometric or reflectance) for measuring a material phase change response. The device may include a measurement system platform, at least one electrical resistor, at least one external electric probe, and ohmic contact circuitry.