Abstract: A vitrification assembly for cryopreserving a biological sample, including a frame, a pair of vertically oriented, horizontally opposed cold plates, a cold plate actuator coupled to the pair of cold plates configured to control a distance between the pair of cold plates, a lift assembly configured to retain and raise and lower the biological sample between the pair of cold plates, a liquid nitrogen reservoir disposed below and around a bottom portion each of the pair of cold plates for cooling the pair of cold plates and the biological sample, and a control system configured to operate the cold plate actuator and monitor a temperature of the pair of cold plates and the biological sample. In some embodiments, the vitrification assembly further includes a heater thermally coupled to the pair of cold plates and operable for warming the pair of cold plates and the biological sample during a rewarming process.

Abstract: Laser feedback stabilization combined with isolation is provided in an integrated approach. The main element is a high quality factor resonator that acts as a circulator under high optical power due to the Kerr nonlinearity. This resonator can then be coupled to a laser or optical gain media to provide isolation and combined with a feedback path to stabilize the lasing mode.

Abstract: A gaming system offers players the opportunity to play a skill-based challenge and bettors to place wagers based on events or outcomes in the skill-based challenge. A gaming system includes a processor, a display device, an input device and a memory device storing a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to operate with the display device and the input device, for a play of a wagering game, to perform operations. Operations include receiving, from a bettor, a wager that corresponds to a selected player of a plurality of players in a skill-based challenge, determining that the selected player has achieved a threshold outcome in the skill-based challenge, awarding a bettor monetary prize to the bettor in response to the selected player achieving the threshold outcome in the skill-based game, and awarding a player monetary prize to the selected player.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates generally to gaming systems and methods for providing one or more awards in association with the selective activation of one or more persistent features.

Abstract: The gaming systems and methods of the present disclosure improve gaming technology by providing a wagering game having a multi-mode bonus game with multiple triggerable award generators. Generally, when a bonus triggering event occurs in various embodiments, the gaming system randomly determines whether to provide a play of the bonus game in one of multiple different modes, such as a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the play of the bonus game includes only one activation of only one award generator, such as the most lucrative one. In the second mode, the play of the bonus game includes an initial activation of a different award generator, such as the least lucrative one, and may include additional activations of additional award generators depending on the result(s) of the activation(s) of the award generator(s).

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates generally to gaming systems and methods for providing one or more awards in association with the selective activation of one or more persistent features.

Abstract: Using data generated by a sensor, a current value of a metric representative of a physiological state of a user of a digital content playback device can be determined. This metric can be compared to a set of predefined target ranges, and a tempo increase factor can be selected based on a range within the set of predefined target ranges to which the metric corresponds. The tempo increase factor can be applied to adjust a current playback tempo of music provided by the digital content playback device to the user. Methods, systems, articles of manufacture, and the like capable of implementing such features are described.

Abstract: A gaming system offers players the opportunity to play a skill-based challenge and bettors to place wagers based on events or outcomes in the skill-based challenge. A gaming system includes a processor, a display device, an input device and a memory device storing a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to operate with the display device and the input device, for a play of a wagering game, to perform operations. Operations include receiving, from a bettor, a wager that corresponds to a selected player of a plurality of players in a skill-based challenge, determining that the selected player has achieved a threshold outcome in the skill-based challenge, awarding a bettor monetary prize to the bettor in response to the selected player achieving the threshold outcome in the skill-based game, and awarding a player monetary prize to the selected player.

Abstract: The gaming systems and methods of the present disclosure improve gaming technology by providing a wagering game having a multi-mode bonus game with multiple triggerable award generators. Generally, when a bonus triggering event occurs in various embodiments, the gaming system randomly determines whether to provide a play of the bonus game in one of multiple different modes, such as a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the play of the bonus game includes only one activation of only one award generator, such as the most lucrative one. In the second mode, the play of the bonus game includes an initial activation of a different award generator, such as the least lucrative one, and may include additional activations of additional award generators depending on the result(s) of the activation(s) of the award generator(s).

Abstract: A circuit card is disclosed. The circuit card may have a strain relief aperture and a conductor contact. A conductor may extend through the strain relief aperture and connect in electrical continuity with the conductor contact. The circuit card may have a conformal coating, such as poly(p-xylylene) polymer applied. The conformal coating may be applied in layers, and the layers may have different thicknesses.

Abstract: A circuit card is disclosed. The circuit card may have a strain relief aperture and a conductor contact. A conductor may extend through the strain relief aperture and connect in electrical continuity with the conductor contact. The circuit card may have a conformal coating, such as poly(p-xylylene) polymer applied. The conformal coating may be applied in layers, and the layers may have different thicknesses.

Abstract: A system for audience data exchange, the system includes a first network and a second network. The first network has a first data provider for collecting data and providing the data to the first network. The second network is coupled to the first network, and includes a first advertiser and a first publisher. The first network serves as a seller of the data provided by the first data provider. The second network serves as a buyer of the data provided by the first data provider. The first network compensates the first data provider.

Abstract: A system for audience data exchange includes a first network and a second network. The first network is configured for obtaining data and providing the data to the exchange system. The first network comprises a seller of the data provided to the exchange system. The second network is coupled to the first network, and serves as a first buyer of the data provided by the first network. The seller monetizes the data without the need for participating in a particular ad call.

Abstract: A method of data collection for user segmentation receives an interaction of a user with a web page, and generates an ad call in response to the received interaction. The ad call is preconfigured to have an association to a first segment. The method adds the user to the first segment.

Abstract: A computer readable medium stores a program for audience data exchange, and has sets of instructions for obtaining data and providing the data to a first network within an exchange. The first network comprises a seller of the data provided to the exchange. The instructions are for offering for sale the data to a second network coupled to the first network. The second network serves as a first buyer of the data provided to the first network. The instructions monetize the data without the need for participation in a particular ad call.

Abstract: A system for audience data exchange includes a first network and a second network. The first network has a first advertiser, and a first publisher. The second network is coupled to the first network, and has a second advertiser and a second publisher. The first network is a seller of data provided to the exchange system. The second network serves as a buyer of the data provided to the exchange system.

Abstract: A method of audience data exchange obtains data and provides the data to a first network within an exchange system. The first network comprises a seller of the data provided to the exchange system. The method offers for sale the data to a second network coupled to the first network. The second network serves as a first buyer of the data provided to the first network within the exchange system. The method monetizes the data without the need for participating in a particular ad call.

Abstract: A method of providing an opt out feature for an exchange receives a request from a first entity to join the exchange. The request includes a URL address for a web page that is configured to receive user requests to opt out of the first entity's activities. The method generates a hidden opt out segment for the first entity. The hidden opt out segment is inaccessible to entities on the exchange, including the first entity. The method grants permission to the first entity to join the exchange.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a frozen layered food product comprising the steps of: providing a first pre-frozen composite sheet comprising a sheet of a first ingredient, the sheet of first ingredient including a first upper face and first lower face, the sheet of first ingredient coated on at least one of the first upper and first lower faces with a first filling; and providing a second pre-frozen composite sheet comprising a sheet of a second ingredient, the sheet of second ingredient including a second upper face and second lower face, the sheet of second ingredient coated on at least one of the second upper and second lower faces with a second filling; wherein the first upper face and second lower face are in opposition.