Abstract: A spectrometer apparatus is disclosed that includes at least one light source for irradiating a sample with light, an optical detection device for detecting light scattered by the sample, at least one optical filter device, which is arranged in front of and/or behind the sample, a contact sensor device for determining a contact between the sample and the spectrometer apparatus and for outputting a corresponding output signal, a control device for controlling the light source and the detection device in response to the output signal. The control device is designed such that the control device modifies at least one operating parameter of the light source and the detection device, when the output signal indicates the contact between the sample and the spectrometer apparatus. A method for operating a spectrometer apparatus is disclosed as well.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an interferometer including a substrate, and an intermediate layer region applied on the substrate. A first mirror device and a second mirror device are aligned plane-parallel with one another and are separated from one another by a first distance and are framed in or on the intermediate layer region, the intermediate layer region removed in at least one of an inner region below the first mirror device and below the second mirror device. A laterally structured electrode including a first subregion and a second laterally separated subregion which are configured to be connected to different electrical potentials. The electrode arranged at a second distance from the first or the second mirror device, the first subregion extending in the inner region and arranged on the intermediate layer region and the second subregion extending in an outer region of the intermediate layer region.

Abstract: A die includes a semiconductor layer, an electrical contact on a first side of the semiconductor layer, a backside electrical contact layer on second side of the semiconductor layer. The die further includes a zinc layer over at least one of the electrical contact or the backside electrical contact layer of the die, and a conversion coating over the zinc layer. The conversion coating includes at least one of zirconium and vanadium. As part of an embedded die package including the die, at least a portion of the conversion coating may adjacent to an electrically insulating substrate of the embedded die package.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die with an active surface and an inactive surface, the active surface including metal pillars providing electrical connections to functional circuitry of the semiconductor die, and a backside metal layer on the inactive surface. The backside metal layer is attached to the inactive surface. The semiconductor package further includes a plurality of leads with each of the leads including an internal leadfinger portion and an exposed portion that includes a bonding portion. Distal ends of the metal pillars are in contact with and electrically coupled to the internal leadfinger portions. The backside metal layer is exposed on an outer surface of the semiconductor package. The bonding portions and the backside metal layer approximately planar to each other.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for storing documents in a centralized database system based on geographical data localization includes receiving, by a database manager, a request to update a document according to a data localization criterion, the document stored in a local storage device of the centralized database system. The method further includes determining, by the database manager, a geographical location for a local copy of the document based on an attribute of the document matching the localization criterion. The method further includes creating, by the database manager, a remote copy of the document on a storage device that is physically located in the geographical location. The method further includes modifying, by the database manager, the local copy of the document to include a location information of the remote copy.

Abstract: A die for a polymer mixing machine includes first and second opposing surfaces. Each defines first cylindrical portions and second V-shaped portions interspaced between each first portion. The first and second opposing surfaces produce a ply with first portions thicker than second portions and throated portions therebetween.

Abstract: An automatic tattoo apparatus can be used to robotically apply tattoos. A customer can shop on an online tattoo marketplace to select designs created by various artists located anywhere. The online tattoo marketplace can process and manage payments, artist and/or customer profiles, bookings, tattoo design uploads, browsing and design selection, design changes, and/or perform other actions. The automatic tattoo device can apply tattoos precisely, quickly, and may with reduced pain. The tattoo apparatus can apply a wide range of different types of tattoos, including but not limited to micro tattoos, dotwork, blackwork tattoos, realism tattoos, fine-line tattoos, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating an analyte from a test sample, such as bacteria from blood components, based on their dielectric properties, localizing or condensing the analyte, flushing substantially all remaining waste products from the test sample, and detecting low concentrations of the analyte. The module array includes a plurality of microfluidic channels with connecting microfluidic waste channels for directing undesired material away from the analyte. An electric field is applied causing a positive dielectrophoretic force to the analyte to capture the analyte. The electric field is applied to at least one electrode having a plurality of concentric rings or concentric arcs extending radially outwards from a center point, electrically connected to a voltage source such that when voltage is applied to the at least one electrode, the concentric rings or concentric arcs alternate in voltage potential.

Abstract: Methods, media, and systems are disclosed for creating and sharing interactive media. A set of media files are received, from which a background image is selected. A representation of the background image is displayed. A placement gesture is received having a release point on the display corresponding to placement of an interactive media icon within the background medium. Icon properties information is received regarding one or more properties of the interactive media icon. Icon placement information. A request to access the interactive media package is received from a second user.

Abstract: In some examples, a chip scale package (CSP) comprises a semiconductor die; a passivation layer abutting the semiconductor die; a via extending through the passivation layer; and a first metal layer abutting the via. The CSP also includes an insulation layer abutting the first metal layer, with the insulation layer having an orifice with a maximal horizontal area of less than 32400 microns2. The CSP further includes a second metal layer abutting the insulation layer and adapted to couple to a solder ball. The second metal layer abuts the first metal layer at a point of contact defined by the orifice in the insulation layer.

Abstract: An air quality monitoring system that enables a wide scale deployment of instruments with enough accuracy for meaningful and actionable data is provided. In one aspect, an advanced technique is used to calibrate limited-capability gaseous chemical sensors to obtain accurate measurements by cross-calibrating those sensors with reference sensors to correct sensitivities to parameters that cause errors to measurements of targeted gases. In another aspect, air quality measurements are used to identify sources of chemicals in a localized level by accounting for local conditions using data such as ambient condition data and user-provided data about the local environment. In yet another aspect, a gaseous chemical sensor with an improved encasement having a cell for reflecting and lengthening light path is provided to reduce the limitations and enhance the accuracy of a conventional spectrophotometric gaseous chemical sensor.

Abstract: A method for detecting anomalies in one or more network performance metrics stream for one or more monitored object comprising using a discrete window on the stream to extract a motif from said stream for a first of said network performance metric for a first of said monitored object. Maintaining an abnormal and a normal cluster center of historical time series for said first network performance metric for said first monitored object. Classifying said motif based on a distance between said new time series and said abnormal and said normal cluster center. Determining whether an anomaly for said motif occurred based on said distance and a predetermined decision boundary.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide three dimensional target selection for use when operating mobile structures. A three dimensional target selection system includes a logic device configured to communicate with a user interface and receive volume data from a volume data source. The logic device is configured to render a first perspective of a three dimensional representation of the volume data on a display of the user interface, determine a first viewpoint vector within the 3D representation based, at least in part, on a first user input received by the user interface; and identify an object or position within the volume data based, at least in part, on the first viewpoint vector and the first user input.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an interferometer element for use in a spectrometer which includes a micromechanical Fabry-Perot filter element, which has at least a first mirror element, a second mirror element, and a third mirror element. Each of the first mirror element, the second mirror element, and the third mirror element are arranged in series in an optical path of the interferometer element, and at least one of a first distance between the first and second mirror elements, and a second distance between the second and third mirror elements is modifiable.

Abstract: A system for displaying a product is disclosed. The system includes a wall having a recess therein and a display structure that defines the recess. The display structure extends through a front surface of the wall and includes a frame having a top panel, a bottom panel, and two side panels. The top and bottom panels are longer than the side panels. The system further includes a plurality of modular display units disposed within the display structure. Each modular display unit extends from the bottom panel to the top panel. At least a first one of the modular display units includes a frame open to a front exterior of the display structure and at least a second one of the modular display units is not open to the front exterior of the display structure. The system further includes a plurality of display elements disposed within the plurality of display units.

Abstract: Verification of the identities of parties participating in network-based communication, such as telephone communication, including SMS/text communication, email communication and the like is provided. Communication identifiers (IDs) (e.g., telephone numbers, email addresses or the like) are verified as being associated with one or more communication parties and, in response, a verified communication (ID) database is established. The verified communication ID database is relied upon when a user/communication is selecting a communication ID as an address for an impending communication or receiving a communication for determining whether the communication ID is verifiably associated with a known communication party. If the communication ID is determined to be verifiably associated with a known communication party, a visual or audible output may be provided on the user's device or within the communication that indicates that the communication ID is verifiably associated with the known communication party.

Abstract: Resource event patterns are identified in previously conducted resource events based on historical resource event data and, in some embodiments, pending and/or previous resource event request data. Specifically, the resource event patterns indicate a timing pattern for when resource events included in the pattern are conducted. Based at least on the timing pattern, an optimal time or time period is determined for communicating a notification to the user that is configured to notify a user that a next occurrence of a time within the timing pattern is imminent and that a resource event within the resource event pattern is pending. The optimal time may be close in proximity of the next occurrence of the time within the timing pattern or, depending on other factors, such as user preference, resource volume due, resource volume availability, resource volume due in comparison to typical resource volume due, the optimal time may be farther out from the next occurrence of a time within the timing pattern.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for evaluating and weighting resource usage activity data. The system may establish a communicable link to a user device via a user application to receive resource activity data and historical data from one or more users or systems via multiple communication channels. The system may evaluate the historical data and determine evaluation criteria based on perceived chance of loss associated with particular metadata characteristics, and use the evaluation criteria as weighted metrics for determining an overall evaluation score for the user based on indication from resource activity data that the user has conducted resource transfers with entities or channels identified in the historical data.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for providing selective security regulations associated with network communications to users. The system is configured for extracting user data associated with a user, identifying one or more characteristics based on the extracted user data, generating a custom security package for the user based on the one or more characteristics, displaying one or more options associated with the custom security package on a user device of the user, prompting the user to select at least one option from the one or more options, receiving the at least one option from the user, and deploying a functionality associated with the at least one option from the custom security package.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for generation and maintenance of verified data records. The system may receive a data submission from a user device over one or more communication channels and convert the data submission into a normalized text format for processing and analysis. The data submission may then be analyzed using one or more trained machined learning models in order to identify factual statements and modifiers within the data submission, and generate a confidence score of verified factual information based on corroboration with one or more additional data sources. Additionally, identified modifiers may be analyzed to determine positive or negative sentiment.