Abstract: A two-wire current loop system includes a current loop with a transmitter and a host. The system also includes a monolithic integrated circuit included with the transmitter. The monolithic integrated circuit includes: 1) a power supply terminal coupled to the current loop; 2) a loop ground terminal coupled to the current loop and configured to output a current to the current loop; 3) device circuitry with a power supply node and an internal ground node, wherein the power supply node is coupled to the power supply terminal; and 4) a reverse wiring protection circuit coupled between the internal ground node of the device circuitry and the loop ground terminal.

Abstract: A catheter may include an elongate body including a proximal portion including a proximal end, and a distal tip portion. The distal tip portion may include an inner liner and a marker band circumferentially surrounding the inner liner. The distal tip portion also may include an outer jacket circumferentially surrounding a first portion of the inner liner and ending proximal of a proximal end of the marker band; and a tip outer jacket circumferentially surrounding a second portion of the inner liner and the marker band. The tip outer jacket extends distally past the marker band distal end to a distal tip of the elongate body, and a proximal end of the tip outer jacket may be laterally adjacent to a distal end of the outer jacket.

Abstract: Techniques for cross referencing data are presented. A first database object and a second database object are linked together. The linkage is automatically cross referenced to a third database object. Access to any of the database objects can be achieved via any of the remaining database objects and vice versa. Additionally, the link and cross reference can be visualized and visually manipulated and modified.

Abstract: A method is provided for reversibly modifying a protein or peptide on its glutamine residue(s) by performing a reaction, such as a transglutaminase-catalyzed reaction, between the protein or peptide and an amine-containing reagent, whereby the reagent is linked through its amine function to a side chain of the glutamine residue. Subjecting the modified protein to an appropriate stimulus regenerates the protein or peptide in its original form.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include systems, methods and/or devices used to enable false touch detection. An exemplary method is performed at a touch-sensitive device and includes performing a plurality of scans of the touch-sensitive array during a time window, response data is captured from each of the plurality of scans. Distilling a value for each respective scan from the response data captured during the respective scan. Identifying a set of peaks from the distilled values, each peak having a plurality of characteristic values. The method further includes: (i) determining a metric for the peaks based on the plurality of characteristic values associated with each peak; (ii) determining whether the metric satisfies a criterion, and (iii) in response to determining that the metric satisfies the criterion, rejecting at least some of the response data captured during the time window as representing at least one false touch.

Abstract: A connector caps that can reduce risk of accidentally removing the cap include a locking feature where outer housing is designed to prevent removal of the cap unless a downward force is applied to the cap with counter clockwise rotation. Structural elements making up the cap locking feature can be optimized or varied, for example to require application of more or less force, more or less downward movement, more or less rotational movement, and variations of other characteristics to facilitate intentional removal and/or to prevent unintentional removal of the cap from the needleless connector, and/or to facilitate securing of the cap on the needleless connector. Optionally, a needleless connector cap can include an outer housing providing holes or openings or vents such that air can pass through if the cap becomes lodged in air passage way.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing a golf club. The apparatus holds a golf club, and moves that club through a downswing that extends from an initial position that is at the top of the downswing to at least an impact position in which the golf club head would impact a golf ball. The apparatus includes a support frame, motors, an elongate member, a gripping device for holding a golf club, and a controller. The elongate member has an inner section connected to an outer section by a swivel joint. The gripping device is connected to the outer section by a revolute joint. The controller generates motor drive signals to cause the motors to rotate to effect the downswing such that, during the downswing, the outer section rotates relative to the inner section and the golf club face is in an aligned position when the club head is at the impact position.

Abstract: This disclosure describes unique single stranded DNA templates having a characteristic sequence and secondary structure. The DNA templates disclosed herein are useful for making small RNA molecules through promoter-independent transcription by a mammalian RNA polymerase, and can serve as an effective vector for producing small RNA molecules of interest in vitro, in situ and in vivo in mammalian cells.

Abstract: Techniques for data integration are provided. Source attributes for source data are interactively mapped to target attributes for target data. Rules define how records from the source data are merged, selected, and for duplication detection. The mappings and rules are recorded as a profile for the source data and processed against the source data to transform the source attributes to the target attributes.

Abstract: Techniques for managing data relationships are presented. A database element from a first database table is linked with a database element of a second database table via a Graphical User Interface as directed by a user. The link establishes a data relationship having attributes and properties. The relationship along with the attributes and properties are graphically presented to the user for inspection and analysis.

Abstract: The invention includes a method and apparatus for dynamically allocating spectrum available within a region including a plurality of base stations. The method includes obtaining a plurality of spectrum demands associated with at least a portion of the base stations, each spectrum demand requesting a portion of the available spectrum, and determining a plurality of spectrum allocations satisfying at least a portion of the spectrum demands. The spectrum allocations are determined by processing the spectrum demands using network information such as base station information associated with the base stations and region information such as terrain information associated with the region. The region information may include signal propagation information.

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method for synchronizing data in a management database on a network node, the method carried out by an agent on the network, the method including storing an index associated with a relevant variable and a list of at least one indices associated with at least one dependency variables associated with the relevant variable; detecting a status change in the relevant variable; constructing an update notification including status information for the relevant variable and each of the at least one dependency variables; and sending the update notification.

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method for managing the synchronization of data in a management database on a network node, the method including receiving an update request including one or more requested variables and an update tracking value, wherein each requested variable includes a requested variable identifier; determining a set of updated variables, wherein each updated variable includes an update indicator greater than the update tracking value, an updated variable identifier indicating at least one of the requested variables, and an updated variable value; and sending an update response including for each of the set of updated variables, the updated variable identifier and the updated variable value.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing a golf club. The apparatus holds a golf club, and moves that club through a downswing that extends from an initial position that is at the top of the downswing to at least an impact position in which the golf club head would impact a golf ball. The apparatus includes a support frame, motors, an elongate member, a gripping device for holding a golf club, and a controller. The elongate member has an inner section connected to an outer section by a swivel joint. The gripping device is connected to the outer section by a revolute joint. The controller generates motor drive signals to cause the motors to rotate to effect the downswing such that, during the downswing, the outer section rotates relative to the inner section and the golf club face is in an aligned position when the club head is at the impact position.

Abstract: A golf swing training club has a shaft with a club head secured to one end of the shaft, and a grip portion at the opposing end of the shaft, the grip portion having a lower section, an upper section and a bent section between the lower and upper sections.

Abstract: This disclosure describes unique single stranded DNA templates having a characteristic sequence and secondary structure. The DNA templates disclosed herein are useful for making small RNA molecules through promoterless transcription by a mammalian RNA polymerase, and can serve as an effective vector for producing small RNA molecules of interest in vitro, in situ and in vivo in mammalian cells.

Abstract: The invention includes a method and apparatus for dynamically allocating spectrum available within a region including a plurality of base stations. The method includes obtaining a plurality of spectrum demands associated with at least a portion of the base stations, each spectrum demand requesting a portion of the available spectrum, and determining a plurality of spectrum allocations satisfying at least a portion of the spectrum demands. The spectrum allocations are determined by processing the spectrum demands using network information such as base station information associated with the base stations and region information such as terrain information associated with the region. The region information may include signal propagation information.

Abstract: A manually shiftable transmission includes a blocking mechanism to prevent unintended engagement of a first forward gear set. An electronic controller is provided for moving the blocking mechanism into an unblocking position. A manually operable release switch is provided to generate a signal to an electronic controller to move the blocking mechanism into the unblocking position when an intentional engagement of the first gear set is desired. The transmission may also include a mechanism to inhibit engagement of a reverse gear set. The electronic controller and manually operable release switch may be used to move the reverse gear inhibiting mechanism to an uninhibited position.

Abstract: The invention includes a method and apparatus for dynamically allocating spectrum available within a region including a plurality of base stations. The method includes obtaining a plurality of spectrum demands associated with at least a portion of the base stations, each spectrum demand requesting a portion of the available spectrum, and determining a plurality of spectrum allocations satisfying at least a portion of the spectrum demands. The spectrum allocations are determined by processing the spectrum demands using network information such as base station information associated with the base stations and region information such as terrain information associated with the region. The region information may include signal propagation information.

Abstract: A water dispersible, biocompatible, non-toxic, seedless Group IV nanowire having an etched surface and surface oxide is provided. Also provided is a method of forming water dispersible seedless Group IV nanowires, comprising the steps of providing pristine seedless Group IV nanowires, and reacting the nanowires with a solution of an acidic amino acid to etch the nanowires and promote the formation of a water dispersible oxide layer through the formation of etched nanowires.