Abstract: Primary and secondary keys are adapted to be associated to primary and secondary drivers. A key ignition device is positioned on each of the primary and secondary keys and is configured to generate a driver status signal indicative of whether the driver the primary driver or the secondary driver. A controller is operably coupled to the key ignition device. The controller is adapted to determine whether the driver is the primary driver or the secondary driver. The controller is adapted to generate a position notification signal indicative of the position of the object with respect to the vehicle. The controller is adapted to notify the primary and secondary drivers of the position of the object. The controller is adapted to selectively control the operation of generating the position notification signals based on whether the driver is the primary driver or the secondary driver.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a device for controlling one or more vehicle features for a primary driver and a secondary driver is provided. The device comprises at least one controller that is configured to receive at least one driver status signal indicative of the driver being one of the primary driver and the secondary driver and to determine whether the driver of the vehicle is the one of the primary driver and the secondary driver based on the at least one driver status signal. The controller is further configured to control one or more vehicle features and to prevent the one or more vehicle features from being disabled in response to determining that the at least one driver status signal indicates that the driver of the vehicle is the secondary driver.

Abstract: A container having: a lid having a first and second breachable portions; the first breachable portion capable of being breached to permit passage of the container contents therethrough; the second breachable portion separate from the first, the second breachable portion capable of being breached to allow at least partial depressurisation of the container, a single piece opening member attached at substantially one end thereof to the lid and having a first end for impinging on the first breachable portion to breach same; and a second end of the single piece opening member includes a protrusion capable upon a downward application of force of impinging on and breaching the second breachable portion on the container lid to equalise pressure between the container contents and the external environment.

Abstract: A gaming method and system for networked gaming machines to award a cooperative prize is described. The method comprises networking a plurality of gaming machines and operating a primary game on each of the plurality of networked gaming machines. The primary game has a normal state that is engaged after a wager is received and before awarding a prize. The method then proceeds to trigger a cooperative feature state that corresponds to awarding an initial prize when a first networked gaming machine triggers the cooperative feature state. The cooperative feature state is then communicated to at least one other gaming machine. The initial prize is increased when two or more networked gaming machines enter the cooperative feature state.

Abstract: Primary and secondary keys are adapted to be associated to primary and secondary drivers. A key ignition device is positioned on each of the primary and secondary keys and is configured to generate driver status signals indicative of whether the driver the primary driver or the secondary driver. A controller is operably coupled to the key ignition device. The controller is adapted to determine whether the driver is the primary driver or the secondary driver. The controller is adapted to generate position notification signals indicative of the position of the object with respect to the vehicle. The controller is adapted to notify the primary and secondary drivers of the position of the object. The controller is adapted to selectively control the operation of generating the position notification signals based on whether the driver is the primary driver or the secondary driver.

Abstract: A system for directly printing a variety of chemicals, including very large molecules on the substrate, includes a channel of nanometric dimension movable with respect to a substrate on which printing is to occur or a substrate movable with respect to the channel. Precision contact of the end aperture, or tip, of the channel with the surface deposits the chemical on the surface. Precision contact can be made by normal force atomic force microscopy or by other techniques that allow controlled contact or near contact with the surface on which the chemical is to be written with fine precision. Multiple channels with multiple orifices may be provided. The channel is connected to a suitable separation device such as a high performance liquid chromatograph and the chemicals are delivered through a probe orifice onto a substrate.

Abstract: A method for deconvolving far-field optical images beyond the diffraction limit includes the use of near-field optical and other scanned probe imaging data to provide powerful and new constraints for the deconvolution of far-field data sets. Near-field data, such as that which can be obtained from atomic force microscopy on a region of the far-field data set in an integrated and inter-digitate way, is used to produce resolutions beyond the diffraction limit of the lens that is being used. In the case of non-linear optical imaging or other microscopies, resolutions beyond that which is achievable with these microscopies can be obtained.

Abstract: A chewable pharmaceutical composition comprising phenylephrine, artificial sweetener, and a substantially aldehyde-free matrix is provided. The composition has phenylephrine stability suitable for a typical commercial product with a two year shelf life. A method of manufacture of the composition and a method of use are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a scanned probe microscope including one plate allowing for tip scanning and the other allowing for sample scanning, with the optical axis of the scanned probe microscope being free to permit incorporation into standard optical microscopes. The top plate can be hinged onto the bottom plate, or the top plate can simply be placed on the bottom plate and a rough approach is caused by a dc motor or other mechanism which will enable the two flat plate scanners to have a large z range. In another embodiment, the microscope includes three plates which allow sample scanning, tip scanning and two tips to be operational at the same time. A microscope in accordance with the invention may use a liquid cell, may use a near-field optical element made of silicon cantilever technology, or may use an apertureless probe for apertureless near-field scanning optical microscopy.

Abstract: A highly controlled and precise system, device and method for tissue and cellular alteration and treatment below or at surfaces with a laser. The present invention is characterized by ultra low levels of collateral damage as defined by physiologically relevant tests that measure tissue viability. The operation of the present invention is based on spectrally confining the interaction between laser energy and a targeted tissue including an essential element for physiologically relevant tests for monitoring tissue viability.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for fabricating a micro or nano structure such as an optical waveguide incorporating an emitting surface in the form of a lens. The structure is fabricated on the basis of a theoretical simulation of the structure, with the parameters of the structure being characterized by geometric and light profiling using near-field and far-field monitoring. The results of the characterizing are compared iteratively with the simulation during fabrication.

Abstract: A method for deconvolving far-field optical images beyond the diffraction limit includes the use of near-field optical and other scanned probe imaging data to provide powerful and new constraints for the deconvolution of far-field data sets. Near-field data, such as that which can be obtained from atomic force microscopy on a region of the far-field data set in an integrated and inter-digitate way, is used to produce resolutions beyond the diffraction limit of the lens that is being used. In the case of non-linear optical imaging or other microscopies, resolutions beyond that which is achievable with these microscopies can be obtained.

Abstract: A method for deconvolving far-field optical images beyond the diffraction limit includes the use of near-field optical and other scanned probe imaging data to provide powerful and new constraints for the deconvolution of far-field data sets. Near-field data, such as that which can be obtained from atomic force microscopy on a region of the far-field data set in an integrated and inter-digitate way, is used to produce resolutions beyond the diffraction limit of the lens that is being used. In the case of non-linear optical imaging or other microscopies, resolutions beyond that which is achievable with these microscopies can be obtained.

Abstract: A system and method for real-time tracking and monitoring a single or multiple transmitter devices. The receiving unit measures distance, direction, altitude (tracking on the Y axis) specific location as well as whether the transmitter is stationary or mobile. The ability to track altitude or coordinates on the Y-axis is integrated with the ability to provide verbal direction and information in the way of locating the subject. Utilization of a Graphical User Interface for displaying information on the subject being tracked is an integral part of this method and system. Unique encrypted PINS for secure monitoring are utilized for sending signals continuously utilizing pulse technology in unidirectional signals between the transmitter and receiver. The integrated memory component enables tracking the last coordinates sent out by the transmitting unit.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a scanned probe microscope including one plate allowing for tip scanning and the other allowing for sample scanning, with the optical axis of the scanned probe microscope being free to permit incorporation into standard optical microscopes. The top plate can be hinged onto the bottom plate, or the top plate can simply be placed on the bottom plate and a rough approach is caused by a dc motor or other mechanism which will enable the two flat plate scanners to have a large z range. In another embodiment, the microscope includes three plates which allow sample scanning, tip scanning and two tips to be operational at the same time.

Abstract: A nanoscale force sensing device includes a probe having a tip with multiple isolated channels which can receive different materials. The device may be either straight or cantilevered and may be mounted to permit detection of surface forces while performing other functions at the same time.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising arabinogalactan and a component selected from dairy protein, soy protein, and mixtures thereof. The compositions are useful for stabilizing the defined protein components in the presence of fiber, optionally at low pH. In particular, the present compositions comprise arabinogalactan and a defined protein component, particularly dairy protein or soy protein, without compromising taste, appearance, stability, and/or bioavailability.

Abstract: A method and device for electrical emulation of pulsed laser is disclosed. The device utilizes high voltage electrical discharges of sub-microsecond duration in a liquid medium to produce cavitation bubbles of sub-millimeter size for use in high speed precision cutting. Such bubbles are produced by a micro-electrode (1.6) having a central wire having a diameter of 1 microns to 100 microns embedded in an insulator. A coaxial electrode (1.9) surrounds the insulator, and may be spaced from the outer surface of insulator to provide a path for removing tissue.

Abstract: A method for producing subwavelength near-field optical apertures includes directing a laser beam at the top of a tapered optical fiber to melt the fiber tip. The melting forms a lens at the tip, and the resulting structure is then coated with metal in such a way that an aperture is left open, or the aperture is formed in the metal by means of an ion beam or a laser beam. In another embodiment, the tip of a micropipette is melted by a laser beam to form an aperture having thick walls.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising arabinogalactan and a component selected from dairy protein, soy protein, and mixtures thereof. The compositions are useful for stabilizing the defined protein components in the presence of fiber, optionally at low pH. In particular, the present compositions comprise arabinogalactan and a defined protein component, particularly dairy protein or soy protein, without compromising taste, appearance, stability, and/or bioavailability.