Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for controlling mobile devices with user equipment devices. A user equipment device may detect a mobile device is within a predetermined proximity to the user equipment device by establishing a bi-directional communication. The user equipment device may determine an input/output option of the mobile device. The input/output option may be a microphone, a cellular Internet connection, a camera, or any other sensor and/or actuator of the mobile device. The user equipment device may generate for display an icon corresponding to the input/output option of the mobile device.

Abstract: A breath capture and analysis system includes a breath inlet for capturing a user's breath. The breath is drawn into the system and retained for analysis. The system includes a membrane that allows volatile organic compounds contained in the breath to pass therethrough. The volatile organic compounds pass into a vacuum chamber that includes a residual gas analyzer that is configured to analyze the volatile organic compounds. The analyzed breath is then vacated from the system.

Abstract: An interface module configured to control a motor in an HVAC system is provided. The interface module includes a processor coupled in communication with a memory. The processor is configured to wirelessly receive configuration data from a wireless device, store the wirelessly received configuration data in the memory, determine a first operating parameter at which to operate the motor based on the configuration data and at least one signal received from a first device, and control the motor in accordance with the first operating parameter.

Abstract: A method includes applying a mold chase to a fluid ejection die to at least partially define at least one cavity. The mold chase includes a feature to contact a fluid ejection portion of the fluid ejection die, and at least one structure separate from the feature to contact a first end portion adjacent a first end of the fluid ejection die. The method includes filling the at least one cavity with a mold compound to produce a molded carrier for the fluid ejection die.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for estimating a solution to a problem represented by a Hamiltonian on a quantum computer having a quantum state. A classical computer determines a trial state and evolves the quantum state of the quantum computer based on the trial state. The computer then determines estimates for expectation values with respect to the trial state of powers of the Hamiltonian based on measurements from the quantum computer and calculates an estimate of the solution based on the estimates for the expectation values of powers of the Hamiltonian for the trial state. The computer then repeated updates the trial state and repeats the measuring steps to iteratively improve the estimate of the solution.

Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes a fluid ejection die including a first end portion positioned adjacent a first end of the fluid ejection die, and a fluid ejection portion positioned adjacent the first end portion. The fluid ejection die includes a contact pad positioned in the first end portion, and a fluid actuation device positioned in the fluid ejection portion. A carrier is attached to the fluid ejection die. The carrier includes a slot to provide fluid to the fluid actuation device. The slot extends longitudinally along the fluid ejection portion to a first slot end. A length from the first slot end to the first end of the fluid ejection die is less than 1.5 mm.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to automatic determination of locations of one or more closely spaced donor atoms implanted into a semiconductor crystal lattice. A processor receives image data generated by a scanning tunnelling microscope (STM). The image data is indicative of a tunnelling current between a scanning tip and the crystal lattice at multiple image locations. The processor applies a trained machine learning model to the image data to determine a classification into one of multiple candidate configurations of the one or more donor atoms. The multiple candidate configurations relate to different locations of the one or more donor atoms in the semiconductor crystal lattice. Based on an output of the trained machine learning model, the processor determines the location of the one or more donor atoms in the semiconductor crystal lattice.

Abstract: An imaging system housing is provided which includes a body and a scanning plate. The body defines a cavity and an opening in communication with the cavity. The body includes one of a lip or groove formation extending from peripheral zone adjacent the opening in a direction away from or towards the cavity and transverse to a plane defined by the opening. The scanning plate is shaped and dimensioned to close the opening and has the other of a groove or lip formation extending along a periphery thereof and being shaped and dimensioned to cooperate with and receive the lip or groove formation of the body. The scanning plate is made from a low surface energy plastic material. The body and plate are bonded together using a structural acrylic adhesive applied to one or both of the lip and groove formations. The imaging system may be a dual-modality imaging system.

Abstract: A method includes applying a mold chase to a fluid ejection die to at least partially define at least one cavity. The mold chase includes a feature to contact a fluid ejection portion of the fluid ejection die, and at least one structure separate from the feature to contact a first end portion adjacent a first end of the fluid ejection die. The method includes filling the at least one cavity with a mold compound to produce a molded carrier for the fluid ejection die.

Abstract: A data protection policy can specify which applications are allowed and/or dis-allowed from accessing cloud data that is subject to a data protection policy (i.e., data that has been assigned a classification and/or an owner.) To enforce that policy, the operating system (or other trusted entity) that stores or caches access credentials only provides these credentials to applications that are allowed by the policy. In this manner, because they are not provided with the credentials required to access the network resource, the dis-allowed applications cannot access the ‘protected’ data thereby helping prevent these dis-allowed (or non-compliant) applications from leaking data.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to quantum computer arrays. In particular, a quantum processor comprises an array of source lines, drain lines and gate lines intersecting each other to define processor cells. Each of the processor cells comprise a first qubit, a second qubit and an electron confinement region disposed between the first qubit and the second qubit. A control circuit controls loading and unloading of an electron into the electron confinement region. The loading of the electron into the confinement region enables exchange interaction between electrons of the first qubit and the second qubit, and the unloading of the electron out of the electron confinement region suppresses exchange interaction between the electrons of the first qubit and the second qubit.

Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes a fluid ejection die including a first end portion positioned adjacent a first end of the fluid ejection die, and a fluid ejection portion positioned adjacent the first end portion. The fluid ejection die includes a contact pad positioned in the first end portion, and a fluid actuation device positioned in the fluid ejection portion. A carrier is attached to the fluid ejection die. The carrier includes a slot to provide fluid to the fluid actuation device. The slot extends longitudinally along the fluid ejection portion to a first slot end. A length from the first slot end to the first end of the fluid ejection die is less than 1.5 mm.

Abstract: A calibration device for a machine tool is described that includes a base attachable to a machine tool and a calibration artefact, such as a sphere of known radius. A deflection mechanism attaches the calibration artefact to the base and allows movement of the calibration artefact relative to the base when an external force is applied to the calibration artefact. The deflection mechanism also maintains the calibration artefact in a defined rest position relative to the base in the absence of an applied external force. A sensor is provided for sensing the extent of movement of the calibration artefact relative to the base. A method of using the device with a reference tool to accurately determine a position of a calibration artefact is also described.

Abstract: An imaging system housing is provided which includes a body and a scanning plate. The body defines a cavity and an opening in communication with the cavity. The body includes one of a lip or groove formation extending from peripheral zone adjacent the opening in a direction away from or towards the cavity and transverse to a plane defined by the opening. The scanning plate is shaped and dimensioned to close the opening and has the other of a groove or lip formation extending along a periphery thereof and being shaped and dimensioned to cooperate with and receive the lip or groove formation of the body. The scanning plate is made from a low surface energy plastic material. The body and plate are bonded together using a structural acrylic adhesive applied to one or both of the lip and groove formations. The imaging system may be a dual-modality imaging system.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting recreational tubes together that includes a recreational tube having a body with a circumferential sidewall surrounding a through hole, and a connector assembly including a first loop and a second loop along a portion of an exterior side of the sidewall and each loop having an end attached to the exterior side of the recreational tube. Each loop having an outer perimeter oriented away from the recreational tube and the outer perimeter of the first loop being greater than the outer perimeter of the second loop.

Abstract: An imaging assembly, system and method for automated multimodal imaging of biological tissue is provided. It finds particular application, although in no way exclusively, in the medical imaging of breast tissue. An optical 3D scanner is included to determine the shape of the surface of both breasts and output a plurality of 3D coordinates thereof. An X-ray generator is included for sequentially radiating X-rays at a plurality of angles, through the tissue, toward an X-ray detector positioned below the patient and thus the breasts. An articulated arm holding an ultrasound transducer at an end thereof automatically moves the ultrasound transducer along a path defined by the obtained 3D coordinates for ultrasound imaging of the breasts while maintaining the transducer in contact with the surface at an orientation required for ultrasound imaging.

Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to a process for enriching a hydrocarbon fuel for use in an internal combustion engine, the process comprising: (i) contacting a hydrocarbon fuel with a gas stream containing hydrogen gas such that at least some of the hydrogen gas is introduced into the hydrocarbon fuel to produce an enriched hydrocarbon fuel; and optionally (ii) delivering the enriched hydrocarbon fuel to an internal combustion engine. The present invention further provides a device for use in the process.

Abstract: A facility for enrolling a software implementer in a code signing. In one example facility, the facility receives information identifying the implementer, and credentials authenticating the implementer. The facility generates secret state for the implementer. Based on at least one or both of (1) at least a portion of the received credentials and (2) at least a portion of the generated secret state, the facility generates for the implementer a key pair comprising a private key and a public key, and persistently stores the secret state.

Abstract: A data protection policy can specify which applications are allowed and/or dis-allowed from accessing cloud data that is subject to a data protection policy (i.e., data that has been assigned a classification and/or an owner.) To enforce that policy, the operating system (or other trusted entity) that stores or caches access credentials only provides these credentials to applications that are allowed by the policy. In this manner, because they are not provided with the credentials required to access the network resource, the dis-allowed applications cannot access the ‘protected’ data thereby helping prevent these dis-allowed (or non-compliant) applications from leaking data.

Abstract: A data protection policy can specify which applications are allowed and/or dis-allowed from accessing cloud data that is subject to a data protection policy (i.e., data that has been assigned a classification and/or an owner.) To enforce that policy, the operating system (or other trusted entity) that stores or caches access credentials only provides these credentials to applications that are allowed by the policy. In this manner, because they are not provided with the credentials required to access the network resource, the dis-allowed applications cannot access the ‘protected’ data thereby helping prevent these dis-allowed (or noncompliant) applications from leaking data.