Abstract: The invention provides a new method to make suspension particle display based light valve, wherein the SPD device is assembled by stacking two separate parts together. The invented method reduces the photoinitiator amount required and thus reduce the degradation of the SPD performance.

Abstract: A system and method for tagging an image of an individual in a plurality of photos is disclosed herein. A feature vector of an individual is used to analyze a set of photos on a social networking website such as www.facebook.com to determine if an image of the individual is present in a photo of the set of photos. Photos having an image of the individual are tagged preferably by listing a URL or URI for each of the photos in a database.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a chromatography column, in particular for a gas phase chromatography, comprising a stationary phase made from a sol. This method comprises the following steps: (a) introducing this sol at the first end of the column, (b) moving said sol towards the second end of the column, so that a sol layer is formed on the internal wall of the column, this layer being able to form a gel on said internal wall, and (c) drying of the gel. The present invention also relates to a capillary column as well as to a microcolumn which may be manufactured according to this method.

Abstract: An impeller includes a hub, and a plurality of blades supported by the hub, the blades being arranged in at least two blade rows. The impeller has a deployed configuration in which the blades extend away from the hub, and a stored configuration in which at least one of the blades is radially compressed, for example by folding the blade towards the hub. The impeller may also have an operational configuration in which at least some of the blades are deformed from the deployed configuration upon rotation of the impeller when in the deployed configuration. The outer edge of one or more blades may have a winglet, and the base of the blades may have an associated indentation to facilitate folding of the blades.

Abstract: A module structure for a packaging machine comprising vertical members and horizontal beams, including horizontal beams configured as open beams, having an open polygonal cross section and comprising at least a first end face, a second end face, one or more intermediate faces between said first and second end faces, said end faces being distanced in such a way to leave a longitudinal aperture of the beam; said open beams may include reinforcing flanges and accommodate power/signal cables.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for setting parameters of a discrete optimization problem embedded to an optimization solver and solving it.

Abstract: A system and method for using a discount display system are provided in which a plurality of purchase option screens are displayed to a user. For each discount-eligible item identifier selected by the user, the price of the item is added to the user's total, the current discount available to the user is recalculated and the updated discount is displayed to the user.

Abstract: A support for a semiconductor structure includes a charge-trapping layer on a base substrate. The charge-trapping layer consists of a polycrystalline main layer and, interposed in the main layer or between the main layer and the base substrate, at least one intermediate polycrystalline layer composed of a silicon and carbon alloy or carbon. The intermediate layer has a resistivity greater than 1000 ohm·cm.

Abstract: A method for producing a film including a non-magnetic matrix and a plurality of three-dimensional magnetic microstructures arranged within the matrix according to a predetermined pattern. The method includes providing a master substrate with a magnetically structured face formed from a plurality of magnetic field micro-sources, having a magnetic field gradient of between 102 and 106 T/m. The method also includes adding magnetic microparticles or nanoparticles to the magnetically structured face of the master substrate, the particles agglomerating into three-dimensional microstructures arranged under an effect of an attractive magnetophoretic force exerted by the magnetic field gradient on the surface of the master substrate. The method further includes depositing, on the magnetically structured face of the master substrate, a matrix made from a non-magnetic material, in such a way as to enclose the arranged microstructures and to form the film and peeling the film from the master substrate.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for an updatable blood pump are disclosed herein. The blood pump can be part of a mechanical circulatory support system that can include a system controller and the blood pump. The blood pump can include a rotary motor and a control unit that can communicate with the system controller. The system controller can initiate the update process and can provide the update to the blood pump. Upon initiation of the update process, the control unit can stop the rotary motor. While the rotary motor is stopped, the blood pump can be updated. At the completion of the update, the rotary pump can be restarted.

Abstract: Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an object and at least a portion of an interface in a same virtual display layer; detect a single static gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the single static gesture varying in pressure between a plurality of discrete touch states; perform a first pressure-dependent step-wise function in response to a first change in the discrete touch states; perform a second pressure-dependent step-wise function in response to a second change in the discrete touch states; and during at least a portion of the gesture and as a function of an increase in a magnitude of the pressure of the gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, continuously blur the at least portion of the interface such that the at least portion of the interface and the object are displayed in different virtual display layers.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for operating a mobile device including a touch screen, a memory, and a vibratory feedback mechanism coupled to at least one processor. A plurality of applications including an application is stored, utilizing the memory. A first pressure signal indicative of a first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen is identified. In response to the first pressure signal indicative of the first magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen, a first state is identified, utilizing the at least one processor. In response to the identification of the first state, an operation is performed, utilizing the at least one processor. A second pressure signal is identified indicative of a second magnitude of pressure being applied to the touch screen that is greater than the first magnitude, in connection with the indicia.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a multi-jurisdictional wagering system are described for preforming actions to increase the diversity, volume and efficiency of a regulated wagering market. In one embodiment, the odds offered by an odds maker are distributed via a licensed disseminator to entities who are licensed to take wagers form punters within a regulated jurisdiction. In another embodiment, a system and method is described for a licensed entity to receive a guaranteed fee for offering wagering opportunities to punters, minimizing the financial exposures to the licensed entity for offering the wagering opportunities. In yet another embodiment, a hybrid wagering system is described that combines fixed odds wagering within a pari-mutuel framework.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an object and another object via an interface, such that the object and the another object are located in a same virtual display layer; detect a gesture being applied to the touch screen on the object, the gesture capable of causing a plurality of touch states; prior to a first touch state of the plurality of touch states, display information associated with the object; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states, display the object in a first virtual display layer and the another object in a second virtual display layer; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on an increase in a pressure being applied to the touch screen on the object, increase a blurring of the another object; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on a decrease in the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the object, decrease the blurring of the another object; during a sec

Abstract: Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display a hyperlink and text via an interface, such that the hyperlink and the text are located in a same virtual display layer; detect a gesture being applied to the touch screen on the hyperlink, the gesture capable of causing a plurality of touch states; during a first touch state of the plurality of touch states, display the hyperlink in a first virtual display layer and the text in a second virtual display layer; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on an increase in a pressure being applied to the touch screen on the hyperlink, increase a blurring of the text; during the first touch state of the plurality of touch states and based on a decrease in the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the hyperlink, decrease the blurring of the text; during a second touch state of the plurality of touch states, vibrate the apparatus, during the second touch state of the plurality of touch states, display, in differe

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a system for detecting running. The system for detecting running detects a moving object in an input image and detects a foreground edge of the object. Further, the system for detecting running uses the foreground edge to extract a foot-print image coordinate and extract a head coordinate of the object and uses the foot-print image coordinate, a titled angle of the camera, and an installation height of the camera to acquire a foot-print real coordinate. Here, the system for detecting running uses the foot-print real coordinate of the object and the height of the object to determine whether the object runs.

Abstract: Methods and systems to perform methods comprising receiving, at a computer system from a first electronic device a first electronic media work; extracting one or more features therefrom; determining that at least a portion of the first electronic media work corresponds to a first reference media work based on a matching of the extracted features against a database of reference features; receiving, from a second electronic device, a query related to the first electronic media work; linking the query to action information in an action database based upon determining that at least a portion of the first electronic media work corresponds to the first reference media work; generating machine-readable instructions associated with the action to be performed based at least in part on the linking of the query to the action information; transmitting, to the second electronic device, the machine-readable instructions; and logging an event associated with the machine-readable instructions.

Abstract: A catheter pump assembly is provided that includes an elongate body assembly, a shaft, and an impeller. The assembly has a proximal end, a distal end and at least one lumen extending therebetween. The shaft is disposed at least partially within the elongate body, e.g., in the at least one lumen, and journaled for rotation. The impeller is coupled with a distal portion of the shaft. The impeller is configured to be rotated to induce flow of blood when the impeller is placed in fluid communication with a source of blood. An inflatable balloon brace is disposed on an outer surface of the catheter pump. The inflatable balloon brace is spaced proximally of the impeller and has a low profile configuration for delivery through the vasculature and an expanded configuration for disposing (e.g., position and/or orienting) the impeller within the source of blood.

Abstract: Apparatuses and a computer-readable media are provided to: display an application icon via a home interface, utilizing the touch screen; detect a pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application icon; in the event that a magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application icon is less than a first magnitude threshold, display a particular application associated with the application icon after a cessation of the pressure has been detected; in the event that the magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application icon is greater than the first magnitude threshold and is less than a second magnitude threshold: display a border for indicating a summary of the pressure, based on an increase in the magnitude of the pressure being applied to the touch screen on the application icon, increase a blurring of at least portion of the home interface other than the application icon such that the at least portion of the home interface appears to increase in

Abstract: Disclosed is a working contact cooling system for a high-power device (1), wherein the sealed case body (8) is a structure having inner and outer layers, a chamber between the inner and outer layers is filled with a heat-superconductive coolant (9), and an outer wall of the outer layer of the sealed case body (8) is provided with heat dissipating fins (10); the sealed case body (8) is provided with an insulating liquid heat-conductive coolant (2), the coolant pump (6) sinks in the insulating liquid heat-conductive coolant (2), the filter (7) is installed at an inlet of the coolant pump (6), the coolant pump (6) is connected to the spray main pipe (5), and a plurality of spray branch pipes (4) are connected in parallel with the spray main pipe (5), each of the spray branch pipes (4) is provided with a plurality of nozzles (3), and the nozzles (3) face the high-power device (1); the nozzles (3) spray against front and back surfaces of the high-power device (1).