Abstract: A spectroscopy system includes a plurality of light sources, a plurality of detectors, and control circuitry. The control circuitry may be configured to control each light source to output frequency modulated light beams into an object and receive detector-specific data from the detectors. The detector-specific data may be representative of scattered and unabsorbed light resultant from the frequency modulated light beams interacting with the object. The control circuitry may be further configured to determine, for a source-detector link defined by a pairing of a first light source with a first detector, a link phase differential based on received phase information extracted from the detector-specific data for the source-detector link and source phase information of a first frequency modulated light beam from the first light source. Also, the control circuitry may be configured to determine a source-detector link quality metric for the source-detector link based on the link phase differential.

Abstract: A method for estimating output neuron spikes based on input-output spike data that includes input spike data and corresponding output spike data includes formulating, using a controller, a weight value that characterizes plastic properties of a neuron based on the input-output spike data. The method further includes receiving, by the controller, an input spike train. The method further includes estimating, using the controller, an output spike train that corresponds to the input spike train by applying the weight value to a feedforward kernel that estimates the output spike train based on the input spike train and the weight value.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods herein relate to processing biosignal data. These systems and methods may obtain sensor data from a plurality of electrodes and may also be used to augment cortical function, treat neurological disease, and provide insight and analysis of biological processes and/or clinical therapeutic outcomes. An implantable biosignal processing system may comprise a lead having at least one biosignal sensor configured to transmit biosignal data based on electrophysiological activity of a subject. A first processing system may be coupled to the biosignal sensor and comprise a plurality of analog signal processing circuits configured to be selectively powered based on a selectable treatment mode. A second processing system in communication with the first processing system and may comprise a plurality of digital signal processing circuits configured to be selectively powered based on the treatment mode. A neurostimulator may stimulate tissue according to the set of biosignal characteristics.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods herein relate to processing biosignal data. These systems and methods may obtain sensor data from a plurality of electrodes and may also be used to augment cortical function, treat neurological disease, and provide insight and analysis of biological processes and/or clinical therapeutic outcomes. An implantable biosignal processing system may comprise a lead having at least one biosignal sensor configured to transmit biosignal data based on electrophysiological activity of a subject. A first processing system may be coupled to the biosignal sensor and comprise a plurality of analog signal processing circuits configured to be selectively powered based on a selectable treatment mode. A second processing system in communication with the first processing system and may comprise a plurality of digital signal processing circuits configured to be selectively powered based on the treatment mode. A neurostimulator may stimulate tissue according to the set of biosignal characteristics.

Abstract: A method for estimating output neuron spikes based on input-output spike data that includes input spike data and corresponding output spike data includes formulating, using a controller, a weight value that characterizes plastic properties of a neuron based on the input-output spike data. The method further includes receiving, by the controller, an input spike train. The method further includes estimating, using the controller, an output spike train that corresponds to the input spike train by applying the weight value to a feedforward kernel that estimates the output spike train based on the input spike train and the weight value.

Abstract: A heat pipe augmented passive solar space heating system modulates the temperature inside a building structure, particular during heating seasons when the ambient temperature is below levels customarily associated with adequate room comfort, and in some embodiments comprises a solar absorber, a heat pipe surrounding wholly or partially by insulation, the heat pipe having three main sections which are an evaporator at one end proximal to the solar absorber, a condenser at the other end proximal to an interior room being heated, and a rubber adiabatic section between those. Additional aspects such as a mechanical valve in the adiabatic section are disclosed to limit unwanted thermal gains when cooling is needed because the ambient temperatures already exceed room comfort.

Abstract: The present invention provides an herb scoop for use in scooping, transporting, and depositing herbal plant matter from a container into the bowl of a pipe or other smoking device. The user manipulates the scoop to guide the scoop blade portion under the plant matter, guiding it into a trough area of the blade portion. While keeping the trough upright, the user can transport the herb from the container to the pipe or other smoking device. Tilting the scoop to either the left or right side (depending on the user's handedness) will then allow the plant matter to flow out of the trough and into the bowl or equivalent chamber. Using the tool is an improvement over the current methods of pinching the herbs with one's fingers or using prior art tools which lead to plant matter sticking to the fingers as well as the potential spillage of material during transport and dispensing. When not in use, the herb scoop can be stored directly in the herb container for easy access.

Abstract: A heat pipe augmented passive solar space heating system modulates the temperature inside a building structure, particular during heating seasons when the ambient temperature is below levels customarily associated with adequate room comfort, and in some embodiments comprises a solar absorber, a heat pipe surrounding wholly or partially by insulation, the heat pipe having three main sections which are an evaporator at one end proximal to the solar absorber, a condenser at the other end proximal to an interior room being heated, and a rubber adiabatic section between those. Additional aspects such as a mechanical valve in the adiabatic section are disclosed to limit unwanted thermal gains when cooling is needed because the ambient temperatures already exceed room comfort.