Abstract: A Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) sensor harvests power from a RFID interrogation signal received from a RFID reader and harvests power from surrounding RF energy which is at a different frequency than the RF interrogation signal. The harvested power is used to operate the sensor and transmit data sensed by the sensor.

Abstract: A distributed computer system for a spacecraft is disclosed. The system has multiple computer nodes, each controlling a different aspect of a mission of the spacecraft. Each node includes a control circuit(s) that controls a set of components, a router processor, and a programmable processor. The programmable processor of each respective computer node issue commands to the control circuit(s) of the respective computer node to carry out an aspect of the mission associated with the respective computer node. Upon failure of the programmable processor in a particular computer node, a healthy programmable processor send commands to the router processor in the particular computer node The router processor of the particular computer node routes the commands received from the remote programmable processor to the control circuit(s) in the particular computer node to control the set of components to carry out the aspect of the mission associated with particular computer node.

Abstract: A blood pH measurement device comprises a tube through which blood or other ion-containing fluid flows, at least one dry reference electrode, a proton diffusion differentiator, an ion-sensitive field-effect transistor, and a pH meter. The tube can comprise an annular wall with an entry, an exit, and a sensor floor. The dry reference electrode is preferably located within the tube between the entry and the exit and opposite the sensor floor. It is also contemplated that the dry reference electrode is surrounded by a membrane and is, at least partially, associated with the interior surface of the annular wall. The contemplated invention can also include a proton diffusion differentiator, such as an electrolyte separation layer, connecting the external surface of the sensor floor to an ion-selective field effect transistor (ISFET), wherein the ISFET measures the ion concentration of the blood.

Abstract: The disclosed robotic monitoring system may include (1) a mobility subsystem for moving the robotic monitoring system through a datacenter, (2) at least one sensor for sensing information about the datacenter as the robotic monitoring system moves through the datacenter, (3) a payload subsystem for mounting the at least one sensor to the robotic monitoring system, and/or (4) a computation and navigation subsystem for recording the information about the datacenter and controlling the mobility subsystem. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A blood pH measurement device comprises a tube through which blood or other ion-containing fluid flows, at least one dry reference electrode, a proton diffusion differentiator, an ion-sensitive field-effect transistor, and a pH meter.

Abstract: An example device comprises a processor to execute a test plan obtained from a user of a user network; and a test platform having a pool of selected virtualized resources based on the test plan. The pool of virtualized resources can include virtualization of at least one cloud-based resource and at least one non-cloud resource, where the virtualization of the at least one non-cloud resource comprises virtualizing a resource from the user network.

Abstract: An ion meter is calibrated by providing two ISFETS with different areas, where the two gate areas are used to calibrate the two ISFETS with respect to one another. The use of two ISFET gates that can be calibrated with respect to one another eliminates the need for an ion meter to be recalibrated before every use, and allows the ion meter to measure the concentration in the solution over an extended period of time.

Abstract: An ion meter is calibrated by providing two ISFETS with different areas, where the two gate areas are used to calibrate the two ISFETS with respect to one another. The use of two ISFET gates that can be calibrated with respect to one another eliminates the need for an ion meter to be recalibrated before every use, and allows the ion meter to measure the concentration in the solution over an extended period of time.

Abstract: An ion concentration meter measures a concentration of an ion in a solution by exposing both an ISFET gate and a reference electrode within a filtered test area. In preferred embodiments, the test area filters preferred compounds from a solution being tested by occluding an opening to the test area with a species-selective membrane. Contemplated species-selective membranes include silicate membranes, chalcogenide membranes, lanthanum fluoride membranes, and valinomycin membranes.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the abatement of noise emanating from surgically created abdominal stomas. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a sound abatement device for an abdominal stoma. The device includes a noise suppressor formed of sound dampening material, which defines an opening and cavity suitable in size and shape for receiving and enveloping a stoma formed through a body wall of an individual. The device further includes a support arm extending from the noise suppressor, which includes a first end connected to the noise suppressor and a second end disposed opposite thereof. The device further includes a base member disposed proximate the second end of the support arm, which includes an attachment for connection to an individual. The device also includes an attachment feature for releasable attachment of the second end of the support arm to the base.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the abatement of noise emanating from surgically created abdominal stomas. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a sound abatement device for an abdominal stoma. The device includes a noise suppressor formed of sound dampening material, which defines an opening and cavity suitable in size and shape for receiving and enveloping a stoma formed through a body wall of an individual. The device further includes a support arm extending from the noise suppressor, which includes a first end connected to the noise suppressor and a second end disposed opposite thereof. The device further includes a base member disposed proximate the second end of the support arm, which includes an attachment for connection to an individual. The device also includes an attachment feature for releasable attachment of the second end of the support arm to the base.

Abstract: A three-dimensional version of the popular Sudoku game is disclosed which may include a game board having a plurality of two-dimensional matrices disposed thereon. Each of the two-dimensional matrices may have a plurality of positions for entering solutions. The game board may further specify an ordered layering for the plurality of the two-dimensional matrices such that the plurality of two-dimensional matrices may be conceptualized as a three-dimensional structure. Correct solutions for the positions of the two-dimensional matrices must be satisfied in three-dimensions in accordance with the three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: A cup holder for securely retaining a container, the cup holder includes a body having a radially extending flange. A series of upwardly extending arms are attached to the flange and adapted for pivotal movement thereabout. A rotating member is interconnected to the series of arms whereby the arms inwardly extend and are configured to collectively expand and contract.

Abstract: A center console having a storage compartment and an access opening with a lid pivotally attached to the storage compartment for closing the opening. A cupholder is attached to the front of the storage compartment and includes a plastic body portion having three generally cylindrical, recessed cup-receiving portions. Two of the cup-receiving portions are joined by a recessed channel portion capable of receiving a handle of a mug received in one of at least two cup-receiving portions.

Abstract: An air flow diverter valve assembly that includes a housing provided with an air inlet opening and at least a pair of air outlet openings one of which is located in the upper wall of the housing and in which a diverter valve is rotatably supported in the housing for movement between positions which allow the air to flow through one or the other of the air outlet openings. The diverter valve includes a pair of laterally spaced end walls each of which has the general shape of a triangle and has first and second angularly spaced and intersecting edges interconnected by a peripheral edge.