Abstract: A parallel Marx generator topology capable of producing high power, high current output pulses is provided. The parallel Marx generator topology can include a plurality of Marx generators that operate in parallel to one another to jointly generate an output pulse. The topology can further include a pulse transformer configured to step up the voltage of the pulse created by the plurality of generators and also ensure that each Marx generator of the plurality of Marx generators is outputting substantially the same amount of current. The system can include a common interface that allows for fault detection and control of all the Marx generators using one common control panel. The parallel Marx generator topology can allow for a high voltage, high current pulse to be generated using import/export compliant switches.

Abstract: A parallel Marx generator topology capable of producing high power, high current output pulses is provided. The parallel Marx generator topology can include a plurality of Marx generators that operate in parallel to one another to jointly generate an output pulse. The topology can further include a pulse transformer configured to step up the voltage of the pulse created by the plurality of generators and also ensure that each Marx generator of the plurality of Marx generators is outputting substantially the same amount of current. The system can include a common interface that allows for fault detection and control of all the Marx generators using one common control panel. The parallel Marx generator topology can allow for a high voltage, high current pulse to be generated using import/export compliant switches.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention described herein generally relate to systems, methods and computer program products for tracking and reacting to touch events that a user generates when viewing a video. In particular, the embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods and computer program products for defining objects that enter and leave a video scene, as well as move within the video scene as a function of time. Embodiments of the invention further relate to systems, methods and computer program products for tracking and reacting to users who generate events through the selection of objects while viewing the video scene, which can be in the form of a video stream or file, as well as reacting to or further processing such events.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for determining a value associated with an analyte in a sample. The methods include: determining a set of spectra from a model for light attenuation in the sample, where the model includes contributions from at least two different sources of light attenuation in the sample; determining a set of spectral correction factors associated with the analyte in the sample based on the set of spectra; and using the set of spectral correction factors to determine the value associated with the analyte of interest.

Abstract: A method and system for providing video embedded with a plurality of motion touch enabled objects, each of the motion touch enabled objects corresponding to a given item featured in the video at one or more specific frames of the video. The method comprises providing playback of a motion touch enabled video to a viewer and presenting a plurality of touch objects encoded within the video to the viewer, where each of the plurality of touch objects configured to accept a touch from the viewer. The method further comprises receiving a touch for a given one of the plurality of touch objects from the viewer, presenting a touch feedback to the viewer upon receiving the touch for the given one of the plurality of touch objects, and recording the given touch object.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for determining a value associated with an analyte in a sample. The methods include: determining a set of spectra from a model for light attenuation in the sample, where the model includes contributions from at least two different sources of light attenuation in the sample; determining a set of spectral correction factors associated with the analyte in the sample based on the set of spectra; and using the set of spectral correction factors to determine the value associated with the analyte of interest.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting, converting, storing and using solar energy includes solar energy concentrating apparatus, a first apparatus containing a first fluid for transferring heat from the concentrating apparatus to heat exchange apparatus, a heat storage medium fluidly interacting with the heat exchange apparatus for storing the transferred heat, a second apparatus fluidly interacting with the heat exchange apparatus and containing a second fluid for transferring heat from the heat storage medium to a work producing mechanism. The heat storage medium is sodium chloride, and the first fluid is sodium in liquid and vapor states.