Abstract: The disclosed exemplary embodiments include computer-implemented apparatuses and processes that dynamically monitor and profile exchanges of data between network-connected devices and systems. For example, an apparatus may determine a value of a metric characterizing a probability that a first counterparty performs an exchange of exchange in accordance with at least one parameter value during a future temporal interval. The apparatus may also establish a consistency between a triggering criterion associated with the data exchange and at least one of (i) the metric value, (ii) a change in the metric value, or (iii) interaction data that characterizes an interaction between the first counterparty and a second counterparty to the data exchange. In response to the established consistency, the apparatus may generate and transmit to a device a signal that causes a application program executed by the device to present a representation of the metric value within a digital interface.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods to process multiple sensors by providing a sensor plate and HT plates. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, methods for assembling microarray pegs and microarray plates are described for high throughput microarray processing.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods to process multiple sensors by providing a sensor plate and HT plates. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, methods for assembling microarray pegs and microarray plates are described for high throughput microarray processing.

Abstract: A module for use in a process tool is disclosed. The module comprising an enclosure for housing a device to be tested; and a frame coupled to the enclosure. The frame includes a standard interface to the process tool and a kinematic interface to the enclosure to facilitate repeatable and high accuracy docking of the enclosure. These could be inspection components, measurement devices or other forms of instrumentation that are used for gathering information and/or analyzing data. The equipment could be used for, but not limited to, the fabrication of substrates, including semiconductor devices, reticles, and other products.

Abstract: An improved gripper for attachment to a robot arm. The gripper system is a stand alone unit with its own controller and has a pair of fingers, both of which are movable in opposite directions. The controller is programmed to direct the operation of the gripper system in response to system input signals. The fingers are controlled by a mechanism for moving the fingers simultaneously in opposite directions with the driving power being supplied by a motor. Feedback from the motor or moving mechanism is provided to a servo mechanism which provides a power signal to the motor through an intermediate amplifier. The servo system compares an input signal from the controller to the feedback signal and causes the motor to move in an appropriate direction.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of the anaesthetic compound CHF.sub.2 --O--CHF--CHF.sub.2 which comprises the reduction of a mono, di- or tri-chlorinated or brominated derivative of the above compound, or the replacement by fluorine of one or more hydrogen, chlorine or bromine atoms in a less-fluorinated derivative of the above compound.