Abstract: A display and image-capture device comprises a plurality of image sensors and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on a substrate. A plurality of lenses is disposed on a light-incident side of the image sensors, and the lenses are configured to direct light toward the image sensors. The image sensors may be configured to detect directional information of incident light, enabling the device to function as a plenoptic camera. In some examples, the image sensors and lenses are integrated into a plurality of microcameras.

Abstract: Bamboo lumber products and fabrication techniques thereof are provided. Thick-wall bamboo culm is cut into multiple slats, each made up of a solid portion of culm. The slats are laminated, joined, or otherwise combined to form solid panels, boards, or other lumber products. The use of thick-walled bamboo and associated processes as disclosed allows for lumber products that have a lower glue-to-bamboo ratio and therefore provide superior characteristics compared to conventional techniques and products.

Abstract: Example camera apparatus for generating machine vision data and related methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a first camera coupled to a movable turret and a second camera coupled to the movable turret. The first camera and the second camera are co-bore sighted. The first camera and the second camera are to generate image data of an environment. The example apparatus includes a processor in communication with at least one of the first camera or the second camera. The processor is to generate a first image data feed and a second image data feed based on the image data. The first image data feed includes a first image data feature and the second image data feed includes a second image data feature different than the first image data feature. The processor is to transmit the second image data feed for analysis by a machine vision analyzer.

Abstract: A mobile, semi-automated, multilayered aquaponic appliance for the transport and cultivation of plants, aquatic animals, farm foul and bees. The multi-layered aquaponic appliance utilizes vertical orientation to increase product yield and can be deployed indoors or outdoors. The appliance decreases reliance on municipal resources by generating its own water from an atmospheric condenser, collecting rainwater and harnessing photovoltaic technology that stores energy generated from the sun. The mobile capability of the appliance, when used in plurality, reduces the amount of space used therefore maximizing collective production for commercial applications. The appliance can be assembled and disassembled which allows it to be stored, operated and transported in a variety of spaces.

Abstract: Storage tanks, for example, underground septic tanks, and their methods of fabrication are provided. The tanks include a substantially liquid impermeable plastic vessel having a top, a bottom, and sides; a concrete container encasing and retaining the plastic vessel, the concrete container contacting the bottom and at least partially contacting the sides of the plastic vessel; and at least one opening for receiving effluent, for example, waste effluent, into the plastic vessel. The methods of fabricating the tanks include positioning a plastic vessel into an enclosure; introducing concrete into the enclosure about the plastic vessel; allowing the fluid concrete to cure to provide a substantially solid concrete container about the plastic vessel; and removing the plastic vessel having a concrete container from the enclosure. Vessel shape retaining devices are also disclosed. Aspects of the invention are uniquely adapted to underground storage.

Abstract: A diagnostic care coordination system assists a caregiver with treating a patient. The system comprises a diagnostic engine and a care engine. The diagnostic engine is configured to generate a working diagnosis of the patient. The diagnostic engine includes a static diagnosing web containing a plurality of information nodes and a dynamic diagnosing analyzer for presenting to a user a plurality of information requests. The dynamic diagnosing analyzer navigates a user through the plurality of information nodes of the static diagnosing web based upon received responses to said plurality of information requests. Based upon a route through the static diagnosing web as taken by the dynamic diagnosing analyzer, the diagnostic engine generates the working diagnosis. The care engine determines a treatment plan based upon said working diagnosis.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for synchronizing audio feeds. A system obtains a plurality of audio feeds and identifies a base feed, a first feed, a base segment, and a first segment. The system also determines a plurality of time-shifted first segments that are each temporally offset from the first segment by a unique multiple of a granularity parameter. A plurality of correlation values between the base segment and each of the plurality of time-shifted first segments are also determined, as well as a first offset value corresponding to a particular time-shifted first segment of the plurality of time-shifted first segments having the highest correlation value. The first feed and/or supplemental content of the first feed is then synchronized with the base feed by at least temporally offsetting the first feed and/or supplemental content of the first feed by a temporal offset comprising/based on the selected first offset value.

Abstract: A display and image-capture device comprises a plurality of image sensors and a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on a substrate. A plurality of lenses is disposed on a light-incident side of the image sensors, and the lenses are configured to direct light toward the image sensors. The image sensors may be configured to detect directional information of incident light, enabling the device to function as a plenoptic camera. In some examples, the image sensors and lenses are integrated into a plurality of microcameras.

Abstract: A diagnostic care coordination system assists a caregiver with treating a patient. The system comprises a diagnostic engine and a care engine. The diagnostic engine is configured to generate a working diagnosis of the patient. The diagnostic engine includes a static diagnosing web containing a plurality of information nodes and a dynamic diagnosing analyzer for presenting to a user a plurality of information requests. The dynamic diagnosing analyzer navigates a user through the plurality of information nodes of the static diagnosing web based upon received responses to said plurality of information requests. Based upon a route through the static diagnosing web as taken by the dynamic diagnosing analyzer, the diagnostic engine generates the working diagnosis. The care engine determines a treatment plan based upon said working diagnosis.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for synchronizing audio feeds. A system obtains a plurality of audio feeds and identifies a base feed, a first feed, a base segment, and a first segment. The system also determines a plurality of time-shifted first segments that are each temporally offset from the first segment by a unique multiple of a granularity parameter. A plurality of correlation values between the base segment and each of the plurality of time-shifted first segments are also determined, as well as a first offset value corresponding to a particular time-shifted first segment of the plurality of time-shifted first segments having the highest correlation value. The first feed and/or supplemental content of the first feed is then synchronized with the base feed by at least temporally offsetting the first feed and/or supplemental content of the first feed by a temporal offset comprising/based on the selected first offset value.

Abstract: A plant growing system and method that uses a chamber having a plurality of holes through which plant stalks can extend. A heating device in fluid communication with the chamber is configured to receive a liquid nutrient solution from the chamber, to vaporize the received liquid nutrient solution to create a nutrient vapor, and to supply the nutrient vapor to the chamber to create a first pressure inside the chamber that is greater than a second pressure immediately outside the chamber. The increased vapor pressure on the roots of the plants relative to the leaves of the plants accelerates plant growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vector comprising: a 5? nucleic acid that is homologous to a genomic sequence 5? of a stop codon of a constitutively expressed gene; an exogenous nucleic acid; a 3? nucleic acid that is homologous to a genomic sequence 3? of the stop codon of the constitutively expressed gene; a translation interruption-reinitiation signal operably linked to the 5? nucleic acid and the exogenous nucleic acid, wherein the translation interruption-reinitiation signal is capable of replacing the stop codon of the constitutively expressed gene.

Abstract: An adhesive composition may include at least about 2 wt. % and not greater than 49 wt. % of a (meth)acrylic based polymeric component A for a total weight of the adhesive composition, at least about 51 wt. % of a (meth)acrylic based polymeric component B for a total weight of the adhesive composition, and at least about 0.1 wt. % and not greater than about 30 wt. % of a tackifier component for a total weight of the adhesive composition. The (meth)acrylic based polymeric component A may have a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least about 40° C. The (meth)acrylic based polymeric component B may have a glass transition temperature (Tg) of not greater than about 20° C. Further, the (meth)acrylic based polymeric component B may be acid-free.

Abstract: A cartridge for use with chemical or biological analysis systems is provided. The cartridge may include a floating microfluidic plate that is held in the cartridge using one or more floating support brackets that incorporate gaskets that may seal against fluidic ports on the microfluidic plate. The floating support brackets may include indexing features that may align the microfluidic plate with the seals.

Abstract: A cartridge for use with chemical or biological analysis systems is provided. The cartridge may include a floating microfluidic plate that is held in the cartridge using one or more floating support brackets that incorporate gaskets that may seal against fluidic ports on the microfluidic plate. The floating support brackets may include indexing features that may align the microfluidic plate with the seals.

Abstract: Storage tanks, for example, underground septic tanks, and their methods of fabrication are provided. The tanks include a substantially liquid impermeable plastic vessel having a top, a bottom, and sides; a concrete container encasing and retaining the plastic vessel, the concrete container contacting the bottom and at least partially contacting the sides of the plastic vessel; and at least one opening for receiving effluent, for example, waste effluent, into the plastic vessel. The methods of fabricating the tanks include positioning a plastic vessel into an enclosure; introducing concrete into the enclosure about the plastic vessel; allowing the fluid concrete to cure to provide a substantially solid concrete container about the plastic vessel; and removing the plastic vessel having a concrete container from the enclosure. Vessel shape retaining devices are also disclosed. Aspects of the invention are uniquely adapted to underground storage.

Abstract: A thermal oxidizer (50) employing an oxidation mixer (51), an oxidation chamber (52), a retention chamber (53) and a heat dissipater (54) forming a fluid flow path for thermal oxidation of a waste gas. In operation, the oxidation mixer (51) facilitates a combustible mixture of the waste gas and an oxidant into an combustible waste gas stream. A heating element (55) of the oxidation chamber (52) facilitates a primary combustion reaction of the combustible waste gas stream into an oxygenated waste gas stream. The retention chamber (53) facilitates a secondary combustion reaction of the oxygenated waste gas stream into oxidized gases. The heat dissipater (54) atmospherically vents of the oxidized gases. An oxidization controller (61) may be employed to regulate the operation of the thermal oxidizer (50), and a data logger (63) and a data reporter (65) may be employed for respectively logging and remotely reporting a regulation of the thermal oxidizer (50) by the oxidation controller (61).

Abstract: A cartridge for use with chemical or biological analysis systems is provided. The cartridge may include a floating microfluidic plate that is held in the cartridge using one or more floating support brackets that incorporate gaskets that may seal against fluidic ports on the microfluidic plate. The floating support brackets may include indexing features that may align the microfluidic plate with the seals.

Abstract: A system and method to transfer heat energy through a composite structure. The system includes a heat pipe extending through a thickness of the composite material. The method includes extending a heat pipe through the composite material from a first surface exposed to the heat energy to a second surface exposed to airflow.