Abstract: An analyzer system for in vitro diagnostics includes a sample handler module having a robot arm that delivers samples from drawers into carriers on a linear synchronous motor automation track. Samples are delivered via the automation track to individual track sections associated with individual analyzer modules. Analyzer modules aspirate sample portions directly from the sample carriers and perform analysis thereon.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates storing an image file of a virtual machine on a potentially unprotected flash storage exhibiting sub-optimal non-sequential write performance on a mobile phone. During operation, the system stores in the flash storage data in a log-structured format and in a protected storage meta-data associated with the data stored in the flash storage. The system also checks integrity of the data stored in the flash storage using the meta-data in the protected storage.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for saving and/or restoring state information for virtualized computing systems are described. An example apparatus includes a physical memory and a virtual machine monitor to: in response to a request to suspend operation of a virtual machine, place a trace on a memory page in the physical memory to detect at least one of a read access or a write access that occurs when state information of the virtual machine is saved in response to the request, the memory page associated with virtual memory hosted by the virtual machine, while the virtual machine continues to operate after the request, initiate storing of the virtual memory of the virtual machine, and in response to a trigger of the trace, store an indication that the memory page is an active memory page.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates storing an image file of a virtual machine on a potentially unprotected flash storage exhibiting sub-optimal non-sequential write performance on a mobile phone. During operation, the system stores in the flash storage data in a log-structured format and in a protected storage meta-data associated with the data stored in the flash storage. The system also checks integrity of the data stored in the flash storage using the meta-data in the protected storage.

Abstract: Prior to or while the state of a virtual machine (“VM”) is being saved, such as in connection with the suspension or checkpointing of a VM, a set of one or more “active” memory pages is identified, this set of active memory pages comprising memory pages that are in use within the VM before operation of the VM is suspended. This set of active memory pages may constitute a “working set” of memory pages. To restore the state of the VM and resume operation, in some embodiments, (a) access to persistent storage is restored to the VM, device state for the VM is restored, and one or more of the set of active memory pages are loaded into physical memory; (b) operation of the VM is resumed; and (c) additional memory pages from the saved state of the VM are loaded into memory after operation of the VM has resumed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for identification for pharmaceutical products, and more particularly to a system for identification of an analgesic dosage unit. The invention relates directly to a system for providing direct safety at the point of use of a pharmaceutical product.

Abstract: An incinerator room to store secret documents and destroy them automatically according to a burn sequence by spraying slow burning flammable liquid on the contents of said room from one or more reservoirs. A control circuit, preferably supplied with energy from a secure source such as a battery, controls the ignition sequence to spray the flammable liquid, then start ignition means and start an exhaust fan and open optional electrically operated shutters or flue. The electrically operated flue prevents unauthorized access to the room by humans or fiber optic spying apparatus via ingress through the chimney of the exhaust system. Pressurized reservoirs and electrically operated valves are used in the preferred embodiment.

Abstract: A hollow-spine ladder-type cable tray with cable arms has a hollow channel within one of the two body spines which is adapted for running and holding electrical wiring. This is achieved by enlarging at least one of the spines, and thus its hollow channel, and by molding one side face of the spine so as to open outwardly except when covered by one or more snap-on cover plates. The cover plates may include mounts suitable for holding standard 110 or 220 volt electrical outlets, modular telephone jacks, or the like. Preferably, however, separate outlet plates bearing or adapted to bear the outlets are configured to snap on over the open face of at least one spine between adjacent cover plates.

Abstract: A hollow-spine cable tray has cable arms wherein the hollow channel of the body spine is adapted for running and holding electrical wiring. This is achieved by enlarging the spine, and thus its hollow channel, and by molding one side face of the spine so as to open outwardly except when covered by one or more snap-on cover plates. The cover plates may include mounts suitable for holding standard 110 or 220 volt electrical outlets, modular telephone jacks, or the like. Preferably, however, separate outlet plates bearing or adapted to bear the outlets are configured to snap on over the open face of the spine between adjacent cover plates.

Abstract: A compact, handheld viewer adapted for use with photographic transparencies which are located within a film cassette in roll form, in a strip containing a plurality of individual scenes, or individually mounted transparencies. The viewer includes a manually operable drive system for selectively driving either a film take-up reel, for withdrawing film from a film cassette and advancing it through a projection station, or a film spool for rewinding the film into the film cassette.