Abstract: Structures and methods to actively control the shape of a micro pickup array (MPA) during micro device transfer are described. In an embodiment, a strain is applied to the MPA counteractive to strain arising during micro device transfer operations. For example, strain may be applied by a piezoelectric actuator element bonded to a back side of the base substrate to control a curvature of base substrate, and by extension the MPA.

Abstract: A self-contained sample processing cartridge, is disclosed. The sample processing cartridge includes a first member that includes a receiver to receive a sample specimen slide. The cartridge may also include a second member that closes on the first member to form a chamber inside the cartridge. The sample specimen slide forms a surface of the chamber. Placing the slide in the cartridge effectively completes the chamber of the cartridge. In one embodiment, the receiver of the first member includes an open region adjacent which the specimen slide is received. The second member includes a plurality of fluid inputs and at least one fluid output. The plurality of fluid inputs couples to the chamber by a plurality of channels respectively therebetween. In one embodiment, at least one of the plurality of channels may include a reagent reservoir and at least one of the plurality of channels includes a dissolvable blocking reservoir.

Abstract: A system for activating trapped field magnets in a superconducting material may include a superconducting material element and an electromagnet source disposed proximate the superconducting material element. The electromagnet source may be configured to produce a magnetic field pulse sufficient to activate the superconducting material element. The superconducting material element may be configured to retain a trapped magnetic field that is substantially equal to a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field pulse.

Abstract: A system for activating trapped field magnets in a superconducting material is disclosed. The system includes a superconducting material element and an electromagnet source disposed proximate the superconducting material element. The electromagnet source is configured to produce a magnetic field pulse sufficient to activate the superconducting material element. Furthermore, substantially all of a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field pulse is contained within an area that has smaller physical lateral dimensions than the superconducting material element.

Abstract: A clock and data recovery circuit (CDR) includes a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO). A data sampler is coupled to receive a clock signal from the DCO. A deserializer includes an input coupled to an output of the data sampler. A first phase detector is coupled between a first output of the deserializer and a first input of the DCO. A second phase detector is coupled to a second output of the deserializer. An accumulator is coupled between an output of the second phase detector and a second input of the DCO. A frequency lock detection block is coupled to an output of the accumulator. An eye monitor is coupled to an input of the data sampler. The first phase detector controls a delay of the DCO and the accumulator controls a frequency of the DCO. An edge mute signal is coupled to the deserializer.

Abstract: A NOx control system includes a lean NOx catalyst and an alcohol generator. The lean NOx catalyst includes a substrate and a hydrocarbon selective catalytic reduction (HC-SCR) catalyst disposed on the substrate. The HC-SCR catalyst catalyzes a reduction of NOx with an alcohol. The alcohol generator generates the alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a double-sided film containing the step of 5 forming a film in the interface between air and the mixture of a polymer comprising amine group (—NH) and a compound containing phenol or catechol by exposing the mixture on the air. Particularly, the double-sided film of the present invention is a separation membrane 10 that can separate the interface of liquid phase and gas phase and at the same time can be used as a biomaterial such as a haemostatic and also an waterproof agent. When the film is prepared in a moderate condition by using an enzyme, the film can include proteins and 15 cells, resulting in the multi-functional versatility film that can be useful as a biocatalyst. The versatility film of the present invention, thus, is not expensive and the production method thereof is simple and eco-friendly.

Abstract: An adapter system that converts an in-line microphone to a stethoscope is described. The adapter includes a grooved channel, a rear cap, a front diaphragm, a recessed surface and a sound tunnel. The grooved channel may be disposed in a base. The grooved channel receives the in-line microphone. The lid covers the grooved channel and the lid is removably coupled to the base. The front diaphragm contacts a listening surface. Also, the front diaphragm is coupled to the base. The recessed surface is disposed adjacent to the front diaphragm. The sound tunnel includes a sound tunnel entrance proximate to the recessed surface. The sound tunnel extends to the grooved channel. The recessed surface and the sound tunnel capture sound vibrations received at the front diaphragm and transmit the sound vibrations through the sound tunnel to the in-line microphone disposed in the grooved channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavonoid-poly(ethylene glycol) complex comprising flavonoid compounds and poly(ethylene glycol) and a preparation method of the same. The flavonoid-poly(ethylene glycol) complex of the invention displays a significantly improved solubility of flavonoid which is usually insoluble in an aqueous solution and contains flavonoid compounds distributed evenly in the complex so that the complex of the invention can be effectively used for the establishment of a method for enhancing solubility of flavonoid in an aqueous solution and a method for enhancing bioavailability of flavonoid.

Abstract: A clock and data recovery circuit (CDR) includes a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO). A data sampler is coupled to receive a clock signal from the DCO. A deserializer includes an input coupled to an output of the data sampler. A first phase detector is coupled between a first output of the deserializer and a first input of the DCO. A second phase detector is coupled to a second output of the deserializer. An accumulator is coupled between an output of the second phase detector and a second input of the DCO. A frequency lock detection block is coupled to an output of the accumulator. An eye monitor is coupled to an input of the data sampler. The first phase detector controls a delay of the DCO and the accumulator controls a frequency of the DCO. An edge mute signal is coupled to the deserializer.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems, methods and articles for identifying errors in the computerized preparation of a payroll tax form to be submitted to a tax agency. The system includes a computing device, a data store, and a payroll tax form preparation software application executable by the computing device. The payroll tax form preparation software includes a payroll calculation engine, an error check engine, and a schema error module having a plurality of error rules in the form of meta data generated from tax agency schema requirements. The calculation engine is configured to read tax data from the shared data store, perform payroll calculation operations, and write calculated payroll data to the shared data store. The error check engine is configured to read the tax data and payroll data and check the data against the error rules to identify errors. An explanation engine may generate narrative explanations of the errors.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems, methods and articles for identifying errors in the computerized preparation of a payroll tax form to be submitted to a tax agency. The system includes a computing device, a data store, and a payroll tax form preparation software application executable by the computing device. The payroll tax form preparation software includes a payroll calculation engine, an error check engine, and one or more error graph(s). Each error graph includes a plurality of interconnected nodes configured to utilize tax data and calculated payroll data to identify errors. The calculation engine is configured to read tax data from the shared data store, perform payroll calculation operations, and write calculated payroll data to the shared data store. The error check engine is configured to read the tax data and payroll data and process the error graph(s) to identify errors. An explanation engine may generate narrative explanations of the errors.

Abstract: A NOx control system includes a lean NOx catalyst and an alcohol generator. The lean NOx catalyst includes a substrate and a hydrocarbon selective catalytic reduction (HC-SCR) catalyst disposed on the substrate. The HC-SCR catalyst catalyzes a reduction of NOx with an alcohol. The alcohol generator generates the alcohol.

Abstract: A clock and data recovery circuit (CDR) includes a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO). A data sampler is coupled to receive a clock signal from the DCO. A deserializer includes an input coupled to an output of the data sampler. A first phase detector is coupled between a first output of the deserializer and a first input of the DCO. A second phase detector is coupled to a second output of the deserializer. An accumulator is coupled between an output of the second phase detector and a second input of the DCO. A frequency lock detection block is coupled to an output of the accumulator. An eye monitor is coupled to an input of the data sampler. The first phase detector controls a delay of the DCO and the accumulator controls a frequency of the DCO. An edge mute signal is coupled to the deserializer.

Abstract: An adapter system that converts an in-line microphone to a stethoscope is described. The adapter includes a grooved channel, a rear cap, a front diaphragm, a recessed surface and a sound tunnel. The grooved channel may be disposed in a base. The grooved channel receives the in-line microphone. The lid covers the grooved channel and the lid is removably coupled to the base. The front diaphragm contacts a listening surface. Also, the front diaphragm is coupled to the base. The recessed surface is disposed adjacent to the front diaphragm. The sound tunnel includes a sound tunnel entrance proximate to the recessed surface. The sound tunnel extends to the grooved channel. The recessed surface and the sound tunnel capture sound vibrations received at the front diaphragm and transmit the sound vibrations through the sound tunnel to the in-line microphone disposed in the grooved channel.

Abstract: A system for activating trapped field magnets in a superconducting material may include a superconducting material element and an electromagnet source disposed proximate the superconducting material element. The electromagnet source may be configured to produce a magnetic field pulse sufficient to activate the superconducting material element. The superconducting material element may be configured to retain a trapped magnetic field that is substantially equal to a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field pulse.

Abstract: A self-contained sample processing cartridge, is disclosed. The sample processing cartridge includes a first member that includes a receiver to receive a sample specimen slide. The cartridge may also include a second member that closes on the first member to form a chamber inside the cartridge. The sample specimen slide forms a surface of the chamber. Placing the slide in the cartridge effectively completes the chamber of the cartridge. In one embodiment, the receiver of the first member includes an open region adjacent which the specimen slide is received. The second member includes a plurality of fluid inputs and at least one fluid output. The plurality of fluid inputs couples to the chamber by a plurality of channels respectively therebetween. In one embodiment, at least one of the plurality of channels may include a reagent reservoir and at least one of the plurality of channels includes a dissolvable blocking reservoir.

Abstract: A test instrument includes multiple receptacle bays for testing specimens contained in specimen receptacles. The test instrument processes different specimens in different specimen receptacles in the respective receptacle bays in parallel. Different tests may be conducted in the receptacle bays at the same time. Each receptacle bay couples to one or more common bulk reagent stores and to one or more small volume reagent stores. This arrangement may provide a dramatic increase in specimen processing efficiency by enabling different tests to be conducted in each receptacle bay at the same time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a double-sided film containing the step of forming a film in the interface between air and the mixture of a polymer comprising amine group (—NH) and a compound containing phenol or catechol by exposing the mixture on the air. Particularly, the double-sided film of the present invention is a separation membrane that can separate the interface of liquid phase and gas phase and at the same time can be used as a biomaterial such as a haemostatic and also an waterproof agent. When the film is prepared in a moderate condition by using an enzyme, the film can include proteins and cells, resulting in the multi-functional versatility film that can be useful as a biocatalyst. The versatility film of the present invention, thus, is not expensive and the production method thereof is simple and eco-friendly. Therefore, the film of the invention has a high added-value as a novel separation membrane that can replace the conventional separation membrane.

Abstract: A system for activating trapped field magnets in a superconducting material is disclosed. The system includes a superconducting material element and an electromagnet source disposed proximate the superconducting material element. The electromagnet source is configured to produce a magnetic field pulse sufficient to activate the superconducting material element. Furthermore, substantially all of a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field pulse is contained within an area that has smaller physical lateral dimensions than the superconducting material element.