Abstract: A sensor system described herein includes a container having a first end and a second end that is opposite the first end. The container includes a first fluid adjacent to the first end of the container and a second fluid that is adjacent to the second end of the container. A third fluid, having a density greater than the first and second fluids, separates the first and second fluids within the container. The sensor system also includes a sensor apparatus that is adapted to output data that is indicative of acceleration of a platform that includes the sensor system, where the data is representative of at least one of: 1) location of an interface between the first fluid and the third fluid in the container; or 2) pressure at the first end of the container caused by compression of the first fluid by the third fluid.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for detecting the presence of microfilariae in a blood sample. Generally, the methods include pouring a blood sample comprising erythrocytes onto a porous filter, wherein the porous filter captures microfilaria on a surface of the porous filter; drawing the erythrocytes through the porous filter, leaving a remaining sample on the surface of the porous filter; fluorescently labeling the remaining sample to form a labeled sample; washing the labeled sample; imaging the surface of the porous filter using an imaging system; and detecting the presence of microfilariae based on fluorescence in the images.

Abstract: The invention discloses a laser engraving machine, comprising a casing, a processing platform, a laser engraving head, a laser emitter, and a red light projector, the platform is disposed in the casing, and has a lateral moving trajectory and a longitudinal moving trajectory; the longitudinal trajectory is disposed on one side of the platform, the lateral trajectory is spanned thereon; one end of the lateral trajectory is connected with the longitudinal trajectory, the other is engaged with the platform side; the head is disposed on the lateral trajectory and can move along it. The invention has reasonable structure and convenient use. By adding a working panel, the device can process hard and soft material products, meeting more requirements; by changing the external fan to the built-in fan and smoke exhaust chamber, the installation is simple, the exhaust effect is better, while the proportion of damage during transportation is reduced.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an orthopedic device and method for carpal fusion that provides bone to bone compression and multiple fixation points to decrease multiple degrees of freedom and motion of carpal bones. The device is biocompatible, resistant to corrosion, and sufficient in mechanical strength. Bone to bone compression and fixation points can be increased by using a first set of fasteners in a peripheral portion of the device to couple through the device into bone structure, and a second set of fasteners in a central portion of the device can be coupled through the device into the bone structure.

Abstract: The invention discloses a laser engraving machine, comprising a casing, a processing platform, a laser engraving head, a laser emitter, and a red light projector, the platform is disposed in the casing, and has a lateral moving trajectory and a longitudinal moving trajectory; the longitudinal trajectory is disposed on one side of the platform, the lateral trajectory is spanned thereon; one end of the lateral trajectory is connected with the longitudinal trajectory, the other is engaged with the platform side; the head is disposed on the lateral trajectory and can move along it. The invention has reasonable structure and convenient use. By adding a working panel, the device can process hard and soft material products, meeting more requirements; by changing the external fan to the built-in fan and smoke exhaust chamber, the installation is simple, the exhaust effect is better, while the proportion of damage during transportation is reduced.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an orthopedic device and method for carpal fusion that provides bone to bone compression and multiple fixation points to decrease multiple degrees of freedom and motion of carpal bones. The device is biocompatible, resistant to corrosion, and sufficient in mechanical strength. Bone to bone compression and fixation points can be increased by using a first set of fasteners in a peripheral portion of the device to couple through the device into bone structure, and a second set of fasteners in a central portion of the device can be coupled through the device into the bone structure.

Abstract: An autofocus actuator for camera modules and control method thereof, the autofocus actuator incorporating a shape memory alloy wire as actuating element, at least 4 spheres as sliding aids, and including a return elastic element mounted between an autofocus housing and a lens carrier and exerting a force only in the optical axis direction.

Abstract: An auto-focus actuator unit including a lens carrier slidably received within a stationary housing frame for a reciprocating motion provided by an actuator is described. The housing frame being carried by a bottom plate provided with an opening, in correspondence with one or more lenses carried by the lens carrier, and with a dust barrier projecting towards the lens carrier and having such a height as to maintain a vertical overlap with the lens carrier over the whole travel of the latter.

Abstract: An autofocus actuator for camera modules and control method thereof, the autofocus actuator incorporating a shape memory alloy wire as actuating element, at least 4 spheres as sliding aids, and including a return elastic element mounted between an autofocus housing and a lens carrier and exerting a force only in the optical axis direction.

Abstract: A first proximity-based device at a content player receives content modification data from a second proximity-based device within a product and/or a product package when the product or product package is placed within a proximity to the first proximity-based device. A processor at the content player performs modified playback of media content based on the content modification data.

Abstract: Provided is a method for managing operation requests using different resources. In one embodiment, a first queue is provided for operations which utilize a first resource of a first and second resource. A second queue is provided for operations which utilize the second resource. An operation is queued on the first queue until the first resource is acquired. The first resource is released if the second resource is not also acquired. The operation is queued on the second queue when the first resource is acquired but the second resource is not. In addition, the first resource is released until the operation acquires both the first resource and the second resource.

Abstract: A process provides a multi-device display configuration. The process receives, at a master device, one or more device parameters from a plurality of display devices. The process also determines, at the master device, an arrangement of the plurality of display devices that provides a multi-device display. Further, the process sends, from the master device, one or more display indicia to the plurality of display devices that each of the plurality of display devices displays to allow one or more users to position the plurality of display devices in the arrangement. The process sends, from the master device, a first portion of the content to a first display device, and a second portion of the content to a second display device for the first and second display devices to simultaneously display the first and second portions of the content.

Abstract: An auto-focus actuator unit including a lens carrier slidably received within a stationary housing frame for a reciprocating motion provided by an actuator is described. The housing frame being carried by a bottom plate provided with an opening, in correspondence with one or more lenses carried by the lens carrier, and with a dust barrier projecting towards the lens carrier and having such a height as to maintain a vertical overlap with the lens carrier over the whole travel of the latter.

Abstract: A first proximity-based device at a content player receives content modification data from a second proximity-based device within a product and/or a product package when the product or product package is placed within a proximity to the first proximity-based device. A processor at the content player performs modified playback of media content based on the content modification data.

Abstract: A first proximity-based device at a content player receives content modification data from a second proximity-based device within a product and/or a product package when the product or product package is placed within a proximity to the first proximity-based device. A processor at the content player performs modified playback of media content based on the content modification data.

Abstract: A process provides a multi-device display configuration. The process receives, at a master device, one or more device parameters from a plurality of display devices. The process also determines, at the master device, an arrangement of the plurality of display devices that provides a multi-device display. Further, the process sends, from the master device, one or more display indicia to the plurality of display devices that each of the plurality of display devices displays to allow one or more users to position the plurality of display devices in the arrangement. The process sends, from the master device, a first portion of the content to a first display device, and a second portion of the content to a second display device for the first and second display devices to simultaneously display the first and second portions of the content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shock absorbing hammer whose head has housings filled with pellet assembly inside. The pellet assembly includes both rigid pellets and soft pellets to absorb shock from external striking force impacted on the head of the main frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shock absorbing hammer whose head has housings filled with pellet assembly inside. The pellet assembly includes both rigid pellets and soft pellets to absorb shock from external striking force impacted on the head of the main frame.