Abstract: Methods and apparatus for robotic induction in materials handling facilities with batch singulation inventory areas are disclosed. A control system directs the one or more robotic devices to transport a particular portable storage unit of a plurality of portable storage units to and from a particular induction station of one or more induction stations. The control system directs induction of one or more single units of items from one or more locations of the portable storage unit, while the particular portable storage unit is located at an induction station, into the conveyance mechanism at the particular induction station. The control system directs picks of batches of heterogeneous items from a separate inventory storage area. The control system directs induction of single units of items from the batches of heterogeneous items picked from the separate inventory storage area into the conveyance mechanism at a batch singulation station.

Abstract: A bioabsorbable biomedical implant is disclosed. The implant includes a tubular scaffold comprising a plurality of interconnected polymer struts. The interconnected polymer struts defines a plurality of deformable cells. The polymer struts have an average thickness of no more than 150 ?m. Methods for making the bioabsorbable biomedical implant, including the methods for making the fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials for the tubular scaffold, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A self-discharging capacitor may include a capacitor and a resistor coupled in parallel to the capacitor. The self-discharging capacitor may also include a housing such that the capacitor and the resistor may be enclosed within the housing. The housing may also enclose a potting material that is thermally conductive and electrically non-conductive.

Abstract: A reader for electro-optically reading a target in the presence of ambient light to be suppressed, includes a laser for emitting a laser beam, a scan component for scanning the laser beam across the target, a photodetector for detecting return laser light from the target to generate an information signal bearing information related to the target, and for concomitantly detecting the ambient light to generate an ambient light signal, and signal processing circuitry for measuring the ambient light signal, for processing both the information signal and the ambient light signal in one mode of operation when the measured ambient light signal is below a threshold, and for suppressing the ambient light signal and for processing only the information signal in another mode of operation when the measured ambient light signal at least equals the threshold.

Abstract: A broadcaster, system, and method for reducing test data volume and test application time in an ATE (automatic test equipment) in a scan-based integrated circuit. The scan-based integrated circuit contains multiple scan chains, each scan chain comprising multiple scan cells coupled in series. The broadcaster is a combinational logic network coupled to an optional virtual scan controller and an optional scan connector. The virtual scan controller controls the operation of the broadcaster. The system transmits virtual scan patterns stored in the ATE and generates broadcast scan patterns through the broadcaster for testing manufacturing faults in the scan-based integrated circuit. The number of scan chains that can be supported by the ATE is significantly increased. Methods are further proposed to reorder scan cells in selected scan chains, to generate the broadcast scan patterns and virtual scan patterns, and to synthesize the broadcaster and a compactor in the scan-based integrated circuit.

Abstract: Provided are carboxylic ester derivatives of formula (I), methods of preparing them, and methods for using them. These compounds are prodrugs of D-isoglutamyl-[D/L]-tryptophan. The in vitro bioconversion of some of the prodrugs to the parent drug D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan (or thymodepressin) was tested in human hepatocytes and in human blood. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies following oral administration of some of the prodrugs to rats are also reported.

Abstract: Graphic element definitions are bound to industrial automation data types in an industrial control system. Moreover, a system provides automatic data searching and filtering of an item based on user interactions with either the graphic element definition or a controller data type. Further, a graphic element definition is associated with a data source type information, to simplify configuration of an instance of that graphic element and populate suitable data source fields based on instances of the associated data source type. In addition, a system to automatically generate the graphic element based on data from a logic controller is provided. Moreover, the graphic element can be updated to reflect a change in the data, without a manual refresh.

Abstract: A system for providing digital rights management of protected content includes a client and a DRM manager. The client is capable of receiving at least one piece of content, the piece(s) of content being encrypted with at least one encryption key regardless of client user(s) authorized to access the piece(s) of encrypted content. To facilitate the client accessing one or more of the piece(s) of content, the DRM manager is capable of transferring the encryption key(s) to the client, the encryption key(s) being encrypted with a private key of a public key/private key pair unique to a client user associated with the client. The client can thereafter decrypt the encryption key(s) using the public key of the public key/private key pair unique to the client user. Then, the client can decrypt the piece(s) of content using the decrypted encryption key(s), and access the decrypted piece(s) of content.

Abstract: A test assembly adapted to test a semiconductor device is provided. The test assembly includes a main circuit board, a space transformer, a plurality of electrical connection elements, an intermediary stiffener, and a plurality of test probes. The space transformer is disposed on the main circuit board and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface of the space transformer faces the main circuit board. The electrical connection elements are disposed between the main circuit board and the first surface of the space transformer. The space transformer is electrically connected to the main circuit board through the electrical connection elements. The intermediary stiffener is disposed between the main circuit and the first surface of the space transformer. The intermediary stiffener has a plurality of accommodating through holes. Each of the electrical connection elements is disposed in one of the accommodating through holes.

Abstract: A method of focusing an image sensor includes scanning a first portion of an image frame from an image sensor a first time at a first rate to produce first focus data. A second portion of the image frame from the image sensor is scanned at a second rate to read image data from the second portion. The first rate is greater than the second rate. The first portion of the image frame is scanned a second time at the first rate to produce second focus data. The first focus data and the second focus data are compared, and the focus of a lens is adjusted in response to the comparison of the first focus data and the second focus data.

Abstract: A test assembly adapted to test a semiconductor device is provided. The test assembly includes a main circuit board, an intermediate dielectric board, an intermediate circuit board, a plurality of intermediate conductive elements and a plurality of test probes. The main circuit board includes a surface and a plurality of pads disposed on the surface. The intermediate dielectric board is detachably disposed on the surface of the main circuit board and includes a plurality of through holes. The intermediate circuit board is disposed on the intermediated dielectric board and includes a plurality of first pads, a plurality of second pads, a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The intermediate conductive elements are disposed in the through holes, respectively. Each of the intermediate conductive elements electrically connects one of the pads of the main circuit board and one of the first pads of the intermediate circuit board.

Abstract: Present embodiments include an automation control system including one or more processors and memories with an application stored on the one or more memories and implemented by the one or more processors. The application includes an interface configured to communicate with automation devices via a communication subsystem. Further, the application includes an operation environment, a programming environment, and an emulation environment. The programming environment is configured to generate device elements corresponding to the automation devices within the operation environment in which the device elements are configured to functionally interact with the automation devices. The emulation environment is configured to automatically host an emulation model of the automation devices based on the device elements generated within the operation environment.

Abstract: A linear light-emitting diode (LED) tube lamp having a readily retrofittable modular structure enables consumers or manufacturers to readily retrofit the lamp by replacing an LED module or internal electronic control units that include an LED driver in maintenance or lamp upgrade without hazards. The readily retrofittable modular structure includes a core assembly in each of lamp bases for easily securing or removing the electronic control unit through a mechanical securing means, and two sets of connection modules for quickly connecting and disconnecting the electronic control unit with the LED module. The readily retrofittable modular structure may use one bi-pin or two bi-pins to connect to the AC mains via pluggable wire for delivering power to the LEDs. Thus, the LLT lamp using the readily retrofittable modular structure may be configured as single-ended, double-ended, or double-ended with double shock-protection switches and can be cost-effectively retrofitted after initial installation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a photonic switching fabric includes a first label detector configured to read a first optical label to produce a first detected label, where the first optical label corresponds to a first optical packet, and where the first optical label is in a control waveband and a switch controller configured to adjust a photonic switch in accordance with the first detected label. The photonic switching fabric also includes the photonic switch, configured to switch the first optical packet, where the first optical packet is in a payload waveband.

Abstract: A method for processing, saving and viewing a digital image of a microscope slide includes inserting a microscope slide into a digital slide scanner connected to an acquisition computer. A pre-scan formed from a plurality of image tiles uploaded to a network server while the pre-scan is being generated. The network server analyzes the image tiles in realtime to identify an area of interest. The acquisition computer generates a high magnification local scan of the area of interest. The local scan is formed from a plurality of local image tiles that are uploaded to the network server while the local scan is being generated. Each local image tile is viewable by a client computer in communication with the computer network while the plurality of local image tiles is being uploaded. A raw final image is then saved on the network server independent of the acquisition computer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to timing belts having improved fabric adhesion to the tooth facing which can be achieved by the use of a combination of a RFL treated fabric and an EPDM body provided the RFL treatment or the body include ZDA or the RF latex is an X-HNBR latex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods of growing at least 100 million minimally-passaged fibroblasts from a small biopsy specimen. The invention includes methods wherein a small biopsy specimen is needed directly into a large tissue culture flask, and passaged so more than three times.

Abstract: An industrial control configuration can be a dynamic entity where different controllers are added, are subtracted, fail, etc. When dynamic functions occur, bindings of the configuration can benefit from a modification. Therefore, automatic adjustment of bindings can occur to facilitated improved operation. Automatic adjustment can be practiced when the industrial control configuration is a distributed control configuration without reliance upon a central database.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus capable of flexibly regulating coverage of a repeater in a long term evolution system (hereinafter referred to as an LTE system). The present invention provides an apparatus for regulating transmission power of a repeater in an LTE (LONG TERM EVOLUTION) system, the apparatus including a sink signal detector that detects a sink signal of a reception signal received through an IF/RF receiver of the repeater, a sink signal power measurer that measures a size of power of the sink signal detected through the sink signal detector, and an amplification controller that calculates a gain of an amplifier of the repeater for maintaining coverage of the repeater based on the size of the power of the sink signal measured through the sink signal power measurer, and controls the amplifier of the repeater according to the calculated gain.

Abstract: Compositions of and methods of using a fluid formulation for increasing flow, production, and/or recovery of oil and gas hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation.