Abstract: Methods of manufacture, devices, and systems are described for a nasal swab. The swab includes an elongated body having a distal end. The swab includes a collection layer proximate to the distal end of the elongated body. The collection layer has a first geometric layout and configured to collect samples in the nasal passageway. The swab includes a collection tip at the distal end of the elongated body, the collection tip having a second geometric layout and configured to collect samples in the nasal passageway. The first geometric layout is different from the second geometric layout.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for compensating for time-based sampling using packet elimination are disclosed herein. An example method may be implemented in a network device communicatively connected to a network. The method may include: receiving a packet over the network at a monitoring point; replicating the received packet; determining whether to sample the replicated packet using a time-based sampling scheme; upon determining that the replicated packet should be sampled, queuing the replicated packet to a port of the network device; determining whether to eliminate the queued packet by comparing a configured sample rate with a current sample rate; upon determining that the current sample rate is less than the configured sample rate, exporting the queued packet from the network device; and upon determining that the current sample rate is greater than or equal to the configured sample rate, dropping the queued packet.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for compensating for time-based sampling using packet elimination are disclosed herein. An example method may be implemented in a network device communicatively connected to a network. The method may include: receiving a packet over the network at a monitoring point; replicating the received packet; determining whether to sample the replicated packet using a time-based sampling scheme; upon determining that the replicated packet should be sampled, queuing the replicated packet to a port of the network device; determining whether to eliminate the queued packet by comparing a configured sample rate with a current sample rate; upon determining that the current sample rate is less than the configured sample rate, exporting the queued packet from the network device; and upon determining that the current sample rate is greater than or equal to the configured sample rate, dropping the queued packet.

Abstract: An automated parking fee payment station using an ATM network is provided. The payment station includes ATM apparatus including the keypad, a card reader, a display, a communications interface and a micro-computer controller. The payment station further includes parking fee calculating and collection apparatus having a ticket reader and parking fee collection apparatus. The ticket reader and parking fee collection apparatus are operatively connected to and utilize the resources of the micro-computer controller, to allow payment of the parking fee by transaction of the ATM.