Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of visual and/or acoustic privacy features. For example, exemplary embodiments are disclosed that include visual and/or acoustic privacy features for furniture (e.g., office chair, desk, table, cubicle, etc.). The visual and/or acoustic privacy features are movable relative to the user and/or furniture between at least a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured such that they do not inhibit the user from interacting with others. In the second configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured to provide the user with at least some visual and/or acoustic privacy and isolation from others.

Abstract: A gain-variable trans-impedance amplifier (TIA) in optical device is disclosed. The TIA has an improved dynamic range for receiving electrical signals and is configured to convert current signals from an avalanche photodiode (APD) to voltage signals. A resistor element is between the input and output terminals of the TIA, wherein the resistance of the resistor element can regulate the resistance and/or impedance value of the TIA, and a switch determines or controls the resistance of the resistor element. When the power of an optical signal received by the APD is higher than a predetermined value, the resistance becomes smaller and the gain of the TIA becomes greater. When the power of the optical signal is lower than the predetermined value, the resistance becomes greater. The gain of the TIA is automatically adjusted on the basis of the intensity of received optical signals to obtain a greater dynamic operational range.

Abstract: An integrated lens with integrated functional optical surfaces for use in optical communication is disclosed. The integrated lens includes first and second cavities and a fiber adapter. The device also includes integrated first and second lenses. The first cavity houses one or more optical transmitting and/or receiving devices. The second cavity has a first optical surface and an optional second optical surface. The fiber adapter has the second lens. The integrated lens enables a small size, a light weight, high coupling and a high transmission efficiency, and can be produced by injection molding using a single mold. The integrated lens is applicable to optical signal coupling, fiber connections, optical modules, and optical or optoelectronic communication.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method and circuitry that improves the monitoring and/or reporting accuracy and of a TOSA transmitter output power. In the method, the output power of an optical transmitter is measured at 25° C. and at N individual temperatures to obtain N tracking error (TE) values corresponding to the N individual temperature values, then a lookup table covering an operating temperature range of the transmitter is created based on a one-to-one mapping relationship between the TE values and the N individual temperatures and a line fitting process. The transmitter output power is reported at an interface of the transmitter according to the TE value at the transmitter operating temperature in the lookup table. The present application also discloses optical modules and optical communication systems. The present method and transmitter effectively improve the monitoring and/or reporting accuracy of the transmitter output power.

Abstract: A method of extracting hydrocarbon-containing organic matter from a hydrocarbon-containing material includes the steps of providing a first liquid comprising a turpentine liquid; contacting the hydrocarbon-containing material with the turpentine liquid to form an extraction mixture; extracting the hydrocarbon material into the turpentine liquid; and separating the extracted hydrocarbon material from a residual material not extracted.

Abstract: A dual-rate power point compensating circuit, comprising a microprocessor and a transmitter optical subsystem assembly (TOSA), wherein the TOSA includes a laser connected to a laser driver, a monitor photodiode (MPD) connected to the laser driver, and a current divider connected to the microprocessor and the MPD. When a feedback current from the MPD exceeds the adjustable and/or operating range of the laser driver, the feedback current is reduced so that it is kept in the adjustable and/or operating range of the laser driver. The laser driver determines the optical output power of the laser from the value of the reduced feedback current. The circuit and method extend the adjustable and/or operating range of a laser driver and enable it to regulate a target optical output power of the laser with a broad testing range and high accuracy when the feedback current is relatively high.

Abstract: Methods, architectures, circuits, and/or systems for monitoring operating parameters and/or generating status indications associated with electronic device operation are disclosed. The method can include (i) monitoring a first operating parameter related to operation of the electronic device to determine a first parameter value, (ii) calculating a difference between the first parameter value and a predetermined value for the first operating parameter, (iii) monitoring a second operating parameter on which thresholds for operational warnings and/or alarms are based to determine a second parameter value, (iv) updating or changing the thresholds based on a predetermined change or event in the second parameter value, (v) comparing the difference to the updated or changed thresholds, and (vi) generating a corresponding one of the operational warnings and/or alarms when the difference crosses at least one of the thresholds in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: There are provided compounds comprising optionally substituted (FORMULA I) fused with one or two optionally substituted (FORMULA II), wherein A and E each independently represent —CH2—, —NH—, -0-, —S—, or —C(?O)— and B represents a bond, —CH2—, —NH—, -0-, —S—, or —C(?O)—, said compound having directly or indirectly attached thereto at least one acyl and/or oxime ester group. Such compounds are useful inter alias as photoinitiators.

Abstract: A deicing composition and method of making the same includes an aqueous salt solution comprising sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride. The aqueous salt solution may be naturally produced from an oil, natural gas, or natural salt water well from siliclastic or chemical sedimentary rock type formation or it may be synthesized. The deicing composition may also include fresh water and a corrosion inhibiting mixture that includes sodium gluconate and triethanolamine.

Abstract: Devices and methods for displaying beauty and other visual products are disclosed. A display system can include a frame and a sample portion. Traits such as color and texture of a beauty product can be displayed on the sample portion, and the frame portion can interface with product shelving to align samples with relevant products in the display. The sample portion can be releasably attached to the frame to be removed by a user and be placed above a body part of the user to which a beauty product may be applied, or a body part can be placed in proximity to the sample portion even while it is attached to the frame. The user can advantageously view the beauty product as applied to the body part without applying the beauty product. The system is useful for fingernail polish display, for example.

Abstract: A high dose output, through transmission target X-ray tube and methods of use includes, in general an X-ray tube for accelerating electrons under a high voltage potential having an evacuated high voltage housing, a hemispherical shaped through transmission target anode disposed in said housing, a cathode structure to deflect the electrons toward the hemispherical anode disposed in said housing, a filament located in the geometric center of the anode hemisphere disposed in said housing, a power supply connected to said cathode to provide accelerating voltage to the electrons.

Abstract: An X-ray tube for accelerating electrons under a high voltage potential, said X-ray tube includes an evacuated elongated housing that is sealed, a through transmission target anode deposited on an inner surface of said elongated housing, said through transmission target anode configured having a cross-sectional center, a cathode structure disposed in said elongated housing, said cathode structure configured to emit the electrons toward said through transmission target anode, two or more filaments disposed linearly in said elongated housing, said two or more filaments linearly positioned end-to-end proximate said cross-sectional center, said evacuated housing configured to vacuum seal therein said two or more filaments, and, thus, such X-ray tube functions to provide a lengthened, elongated, symmetrical radiation field.

Abstract: A travel case that converts from a palletable shipping container into one or more display cabinet(s) and/or table(s). In some embodiments, the container includes first and second dual-box units each having two open-faced boxes connected to one another along an edge of each by a first hinge. One box of each unit includes a bottom pallet portion to allow the apparatus to be lifted and carried by a forklift. In some embodiments, the first unit unfolds from a stacked configuration where its first box is stacked upon its second box to a dual-table configuration where the first box is side-by-side the second box, and wherein the height of the second box including the bottom pallet portion is substantially equal to the height of the first box. In some embodiments, a second unit connects to the first unit to enclose the inner volumes of the first and second box.

Abstract: A method of extracting hydrocarbon-containing organic matter from a hydrocarbon-containing material includes the steps of providing a hydrocarbon-extracting solvent containing DMSO, Cellosolve, or a mixture thereof; contacting the hydrocarbon-containing material with the hydrocarbon-extracting solvent to form an extraction mixture; extracting the hydrocarbon material into the hydrocarbon-extracting solvent; and separating the extracted hydrocarbon material from a residual material not extracted.

Abstract: A spall cover repair patch includes a flexible substrate. A pressure sensitive adhesive is configured to adhere to a spall cover of protective panel. A release liner is configured to protect the pressure sensitive adhesive prior to use and releasably engage the pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: Apparatuses, components, methods, and techniques for classifying content are provided. An example method classifies textual content as objectionable. Another example identifies relevant attributes for the content. The example method includes analyzing a body of the content to determine a level of similarity between text in the content and a corpus of predetermined content. The example method further includes upon determining that the level of similarity is greater than a predefined threshold using natural language processing to extract a plurality of features from the content, the features being associated with concepts related to the body of the content. The example method further includes analyzing the extracted features to determine a second level of similarity between the content and the corpus of predetermined content. The example method further includes upon determining that the second level of similarity is greater than a second predefined threshold, classifying the content as objectionable.

Abstract: A security assembly for use with a security console having a body and a door. The body of the security console has a plurality of walls defining an interior of the security console. The door of the security console is rotatably coupled to a first wall of the plurality of walls along a fixed edge of the door and movable between open and closed positions to provide and restrict, respectively, access to the interior of the security console. The security assembly comprises first and second cooperating members. The first cooperating member is configured to be mounted to the door near a free edge of the door. The second cooperating member is configured to be mounted to an inner surface of a second wall of the plurality of walls near an edge of the second wall, such that when the door is in the closed position, the first cooperating member is configured to securely engage the second cooperating member to restrict lateral deflection of the second wall relative to the free edge of the door.

Abstract: A DC level detection circuit between high speed signal line connecting ports and a system using the same in optical communications is disclosed. Corresponding ports of a high speed signal line each have an additional resistor, where one additional resistor has a resistance significantly greater than that of the other resistor. The smaller resistor is grounded. The larger resistor is connected to a DC voltage source, a low pass filter, and a signal detection port. Thus, when both ports of the high speed signal line are connected, a status of the electrical level detected at the signal detection port changes. The circuit detects the connection state of the high speed signal line without negative effects on signal transmission and is applicable to various circuits, especially plug-in modules and corresponding slots. Thus, the circuit further enables signal port multifunctionality, increases module installation accuracy, and provides higher compatibility for plug-in modules.