Abstract: An encoder-based galvanometer system is adapted for reducing vibrations within the galvanometer through the placement of structural elements and vibration reducing dampening materials within the encoder. The disclosed system and method provide for a reduction in positioning errors and the improved dynamic performance in an encoder-based galvanometer system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for providing to user devices identifiers of edge servers from which to obtain content. One example system includes a traffic control service. The traffic control service is configured to receive polling requests from user devices. In response to a particular polling request, the traffic control service obtains aggregated data about the user devices and edge servers. The traffic control service selects, based on the aggregated data, a best edge server for the user device that sent the particular polling request. The traffic control service sends an identifier of the selected best edge server to the user device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for providing to user devices identifiers of edge servers from which to obtain content. One example system includes a traffic control service. The traffic control service is configured to receive polling requests from user devices. In response to a particular polling request, the traffic control service obtains aggregated data about the user devices and edge servers. The traffic control service selects, based on the aggregated data, a best edge server for the user device that sent the particular polling request. The traffic control service sends an identifier of the selected best edge server to the user device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for providing to user devices identifiers of edge servers from which to obtain content. One example system includes a traffic control service. The traffic control service is configured to receive polling requests from user devices. In response to a particular polling request, the traffic control service obtains aggregated data about the user devices and edge servers. The traffic control service selects, based on the aggregated data, a best edge server for the user device that sent the particular polling request. The traffic control service sends an identifier of the selected best edge server to the user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods described provide a mobile application or web-browser application that enables users to schedule personal activities through functionality that takes into account a user's calendar. The list of available events or activities may include a collection of events or activities that are available to the user within a geographical region that may be specified.

Abstract: The invention encompasses processes, compositions, and kits for isolating and detecting nucleic acids from samples using a metal oxide coated onto a vessel. The nucleic acids can be processed and detected within this vessel.

Abstract: The invention encompasses processes, compositions, and kits for isolating and detecting nucleic acids from samples using a metal oxide coated onto a vessel. The nucleic acids can be processed and detected within this vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for dewatering an organic compound other than a carboxylic acid using a simulated moving bed (SMB) containing a solid with different absorptivities for water and the organic compound. The organic compound is fed into the SMB as an aqueous solution and desorbed with a desorbent other than water. The process is particularly useful for dewatering organic compounds produced by fermentation, biomass extraction, biocatalytic, and enzymatic processes.