Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods provide security for goods during transport and can help generate necessary customs and other government forms based on the requirements for each country or jurisdiction into which the cargo shipment travels during transport. Declarations forms customized to the cargo shipment and based on the individual requirements of the countries can be generated along with guides to help inspect the goods, provide a secure chain of custody for the goods, and manage cargo with multiple shipments.

Abstract: The protective pet leg sleeves is a harness that is used on an injured limb of an animal. The protective pet leg sleeves is a sleeve through which the injured limb of the animal is placed. The protective pet leg sleeves protects the injury as well as the associated bandages or medical devices from the natural instinct of the animal to try to remove such devices. The protective pet leg sleeves fastens to the animal such that the animal cannot remove the protective pet leg sleeves. The protective pet leg sleeves comprises a plurality of leggings and a collar tether.

Abstract: A single device for emitting and detecting photons. The device comprises a semiconductive layer (3), active material (5), further dielectric layer (17) and overlying electrode (25). In a first mode of operation an electrical field is applied between the semiconductive layer (3) and the overlying electrode (25). This enables photons to be emitted from the active material (5). In a second mode of operation, the semiconductive layer (3) constitutes a channel of a field effect transistor (23). The field effect transistor further comprises source electrode (11), drain electrode (15), gate electrode (13) and dielectric layer (19). Photons absorbed by the active material (5) causes charge to be transferred to the semiconductive layer (3), thereby changing the channel resistance. A plurality of such devices can be arranged in a configurable array.

Abstract: Systems and methods for privacy breach notification and protection enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT) are provided. Some embodiments establish a passive early warning privacy-breach detection from laser beam scan capability on a mobile device and IoT device when a particular owned object (or set of owned objects) has been laser scanned. Sensor information (e.g., laser beam sensing transparent adhesive tape, automotive cameras and proximity sensors) can be used to create notifications that allow a user to take action or to have peace of mind relating to particular activities such as to avoid fees and fines, to recover lost objects, to confirm known events, and to trigger activity.

Abstract: The disclosed device for photodetection includes a first layer of a semiconducting material, a second layer of a two dimensional material, wherein the first and second layers are configured to form an electrical junction, the electrical junction having a potential energy barrier, and a third layer of a material configured to generate one or more excitons upon absorption of incident electromagnetic radiation. Charge separation from the one or more excitons generated in the third layer affects the Fermi energy of the second layer, leading to a change of the potential energy barrier height of the electrical junction. Such a photodetection device has a high sensitivity to the incident electromagnetic radiation. An array of such devices can be applied as an imaging device.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a first layer (512) configured to enable a flow of charge carriers from a source electrode (505) to a drain electrode (506); a second layer (513) configured to generate a voltage in response to a physical stimulus, the second layer (513) positioned so that the generated voltage can affect the conductance of the first layer (512); and a third layer (514) positioned between the first (512) and second (513) layers to prevent a flow of charge carriers therebetween. The third layer (514) comprises a material configured to form electric double-layers (516, 517) at the interfaces with the first (512) and second (513) layers in response to the generated voltage. The formation of the electric double-layers (516, 517) enhances the effect of the generated voltage on the conductance of the first layer (512) such that determination of the conductance of the first layer (512) can be used to allow the magnitude of the physical stimulus to be derived.

Abstract: One or more open packing containers are entered into a packing environment (that may utilize one or more conveyor belts to move such packing containers). The container includes a wireless communications interface (such as an RFID tag) that transmits a unique identifier. Upon detecting that an item has been placed in the container, a determination is made as to whether the corresponding order is complete. When true, the container corresponding to the order is automatically exited from the packing environment. When other items of the order still remain to be packed, these teachings provide for automatically determining whether any additional such items for this order can be placed in this particular open packing container. When true, this particular open packing container is retained within the packing environment. Otherwise, this particular open packing container is removed from the packing environment notwithstanding that the order is not yet complete.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular cabinet for storage of items in a refrigerator. The modular cabinet includes plurality of cabinets replaceably attached to the refrigerator. Each of the plurality of cabinets includes a rear wall configured to fit along the length of the refrigerator, a first sidewall attached to the rear wall configured to fit along the breadth of the refrigerator, a front wall attached to the first sidewall configured parallel to the rear wall; and plurality of shelves configured along the breadth of the first sidewall and between the rear wall and the front wall, wherein each shelf are spaced together to store items; wherein the rear wall, first sidewall and front wall are replaceably attached to the refrigerator.

Abstract: A device for direct X-ray detection (516) comprises a plurality of substantially parallel conductive channels (501) separated from one another by a quantum dot material (510), thereby forming a composite material layer (517). The parallel conductive channels (501) are electrically connected to source and drain electrodes (503 504a) which enable a flow of electrical current through the conductive channels (501). The quantum dot material (510) generates electron hole pairs upon exposure to incident electromagnetic radiation and the thus generated charge results in an electric field which causes a change in electrical current passing through at least one of the conductive channels (501). The change in electrical current is indicative of one or more of the presence and magnitude of the incident electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program wherein the method comprises: providing a first input signal to a sensor; measuring a first output signal provided from the sensor in response to the first input signal and calculating capacitance of the sensor from the first measured output signal; providing a second input signal to the sensor; measuring the output signal provided from the sensor in response to the second input signal and calculating resistance of the sensor from the second measured output signal; wherein the first and second input signals are provided at different times.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in determining the relative vapor pressure of a fluid in an environment in which the apparatus is located, the apparatus comprising a first layer (512) configured to enable a flow of charge carriers from a source electrode (505) to a drain electrode (506), a second layer (513) configured to control the conductance of the first layer (512) using an electric field formed between the first (512) and second layers (513) and a third layer (514) positioned between the first and second layers to prevent a flow of charge carriers therebetween to enable formation of the electric field, wherein the second layer (513) is configured to exhibit a charge distribution on interaction with the fluid, the charge distribution giving rise to the electric field between the first (512) and second (513) layers, and wherein the second layer (513) is configured such that the charge distribution and electric field strength are dependent upon the relative vapor pressure of the fluid in the environment (516), thereb

Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials for increasing root biomass in a plant, by increasing the expression of at least one PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the plant. The invention also provides methods and materials for producing a plant increased root biomass, the method comprising the step of increasing the expression of at least one PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the plant.

Abstract: A process for preparing a low-lactose or lactose free mammalian milk product comprises the steps of enzymatically hydrolysing the lactose present in mammalian milk, diluting the milk with a lactose-reduced liquid, and adding one or more of a protein, a mineral, a vitamin, a gum, a starch, a stabiliser, and/or an emulsifier to the milk.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a plurality of sensors (501) arranged in an array (500), each sensor having a source electrode (504), a drain electrode (503), a gate electrode (505) and a channel, wherein the source electrode and drain electrode are elongate and the channel has a channel width defined by the longitudinal extent of the source and/or drain electrode and a channel length defined by the separation between the source and drain electrodes; a common conductive or semiconductive layer (506), which may be made of graphene, comprising the channels of the sensors (501) and arranged to extend over the plurality of sensors of the array and configured to be in electrical contact with at least the source electrode and the drain electrode of each sensor; and wherein the source electrode or drain electrode of each sensor forms a substantially continuous sensor perimeter at least along the channel width, which substantially encloses the other electrode of each sensor to inhibit the flow of charge carriers beyond the

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: —a piezoelectric convertor layer; and —a proximal first piezoresistive layer being in electrical communication with, a first face of the piezoelectric convertor layer, the apparatus being configured such that when the piezoelectric convertor layer is deformed to generate charge, the proximal piezoresistive layer is configured to control the flow of charge from the piezoelectric convertor layer.

Abstract: A slip resistant hinge system for doors and, in particular, frameless glass doors, is provided. The hinge includes a dovetail-shaped central raised portion that minimizes or prevents the possibility of the glass slipping when secured to the hinge. The dovetail-shaped central raised portion can be designed as part of the hinge or can be created by inserts positioned around the central raised portion of the hinge. In operation, a corresponding dovetail-shaped opening is cut into the door for receiving the hinge.

Abstract: An apparatus (517) comprising first and second plasmonic nanoparticles (502a, 502b) connected to one another by a deformable member (518), the first and second plasmonic nanoparticles each configured to exhibit a respective plasmon resonance when exposed to incident electromagnetic radiation (203), wherein, in a first configuration, the first and second plasmonic nanoparticles are in sufficient proximity to one another that their respective plasmon resonances can interact to produce a resulting plasmon resonance, and wherein mechanical deformation of the deformable member causes a variation in the relative position of the plasmonic nanoparticles to a second configuration to produce a detectable change in the resulting plasmon resonance of the first configuration which can be used to determine said mechanical deformation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method, the apparatus including a charge carrier wherein the charge carrier includes a continuous three dimensional framework including a plurality of cavities throughout the framework; sensor material provided throughout the charge carrier; wherein the sensor material is configured to transduce a detected input and change conductivity of the charge carrier in dependence of the detected input.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising an inlet region for receiving a gas mixture; an ionizer for supplying hydronium ions to the received gas mixture to generate ions, wherein the ionizer comprises a membrane for receiving the gas mixture, and wherein the membrane, preferably made of graphene oxide, is capable of generating hydronium ions from water; and an ion detector for detecting ions generated from the gas mixture.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials for increasing at least one of root biomass and above-ground biomass and in a Poaceae plant by expressing a PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the Poaceae plant. The invention also provides methods and materials producing a Poaceae plant with at least one of increased root biomass and increased above-ground biomass, by expressing a PEAPOD protein, or fragment thereof, in the Poaceae plant.