Abstract: A compact laser system including a pendant including a laser tube having an optical resonator capable of generating a laser beam, and a scanning system including at least one optical beam deflector being capable of controlling a path of the laser beam. The laser tube and the scanning system are at least partially enclosed within a common housing. The compact laser system also includes a plug-in-module having a power source being capable of driving the laser, and a power source controller being capable of controlling the power source. The plug-in-module also includes an optical beam deflector controller being capable of controlling the scanning system.

Abstract: A method according to one embodiment includes measuring a temperature of a laser tube. The method may also include generating a feedback signal indicative of the temperature of the laser tube. The method may also include adjusting a power supplied to the laser tube based on, at least in part, the feedback signal. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a galvanometer may include a moving magnet rotor. The moving magnet rotor may include an opening in each end. An output shaft and a tail shaft may be received in respective opening in the moving magnet rotor. The output shaft and tail shaft may formed from a material having a high stiffness to strength ratio, such as a ceramic material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for regulating a flow of information based on a position of a key in a lock assembly is presented. Depending on a position of the key in the lock assembly and data flow rules, an electronic circuit regulates a flow of data to a target network. Data flow rules may be based on session type, transmit time, target address and password.

Abstract: A compact laser system including a pendant including a laser tube having an optical resonator capable of generating a laser beam, and a scanning system including at least one optical beam deflector being capable of controlling a path of the laser beam. The laser tube and the scanning system are at least partially enclosed within a common housing. The compact laser system also includes a plug-in-module having a power source being capable of driving the laser, and a power source controller being capable of controlling the power source. The plug-in-module also includes an optical beam deflector controller being capable of controlling the scanning system.

Abstract: The present invention is generally an apparatus and method for regulating data flow of information based on a position of a key in a lock assembly. More particularly, an illustrative embodiment includes a mechanical lock that is activated by turning a key to an enabling or disabling position. Depending on a position of the key in the lock assembly, an electronic circuit enables a flow of data to a target network.

Abstract: A system for scanning biochip arrays includes a unique image array identifier recorded for each array, and a computer-stored record corresponding to each identifier and containing the parameters of the experiment in the array identified by the identifier. The system further includes means for accessing a protocol library to retrieve the scanning protocols associated with the identified arrays and then scanning the arrays in accordance with the respective protocols. The resulting image maps generated by the scanners are stored in locations corresponding to the associated identifiers.