Abstract: Among other things, aspects, features, and implementations of wireless mesh networks and wireless mesh network devices are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: Among other things, aspects, features, and implementations of wireless mesh networks and wireless mesh network devices are described.

Abstract: Among other things, aspects, features, and implementations of wireless mesh networks and wireless mesh network devices are described.

Abstract: Among other things, aspects, features, and implementations of wireless mesh networks and wireless mesh network devices are described.

Abstract: Among other things, aspects, features, and implementations of wireless mesh networks and wireless mesh network devices are described.

Abstract: A modem for processing telephone calls includes a line interface for coupling the modem to a telephone line and a computer interface for coupling the modem to a host computer. A processor in the modem between the line interface and the computer interface receives signals running between the telephone line and the host computer. Both the signal processing session and the control processing session required to process the signals are implemented on the single processor.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing telephone calls is connected between a primary rate ISDN (PRI) telephone line and a host computer. Telephone call data is transferred between the host computer and remote analog, basic rate ISDN (BRI) and/or PRI remote sites. The apparatus includes a digital signal processor that can run multiple signal processing sessions simultaneously and a control processor that can run multiple control processing sessions simultaneously. The apparatus can therefore process multiple telephone calls of one or more types simultaneously.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for providing isolation and interconnection between the tip (1) and ring (2) conductors of a telephone line and data communications equipment to be connected thereto, such as a modem or other device (12). The apparatus serves also as a circuit for dialing the telephone, responsive to dialing signals applied thereto. All switching is done electronically, eliminating the need for mechanical relays. A diode bridge (18) is connected to the tip (1) and ring (2) conductors of the telephone line; the active circuitry of the interface derives power through the bridge. A switchable constant-current load (48, 20, 22) is placed across the output nodes of the bridge. The load is switched by an opto-isolator (40) which, in turn, is controlled by the line-seizing switch of the data communications equipment. When the line-seizing switch is closed (i.e., the device is off-hook), the opto-isolator (40) causes the switchable load to place a low impedance d.c.