Abstract: A device for fluorescence-based detection of at least one polymer, the device including at least one container, at least one light source, at least one detector and at least one optical element, the container including a nanopore membrane and a waveguide layer, the nanopore membrane including at least one nanopore and the waveguide layer including at least one opening, the light source optically coupled with the waveguide layer and for generating at least one light beam for illuminating the polymer, the detector for detecting at least one emission emitted from the illuminated polymer and the optical element for entering the light beam into the waveguide layer, the opening being positioned substantially in line with the nanopore, the polymer being illuminated by the light beam propagating through the waveguide layer through the opening and the illuminated polymer emitting the emission as it passes through the nanopore and the opening.

Abstract: An integrated photonic architecture for coherent signal generation and processing. This architecture can enhance coherent transceiver performance for many applications, including remote sensing, LiDAR, high-speed data communication, and high performance computing.

Abstract: A lower face oxygen mask dimensioned and adapted to circumscribe only the mouth of the wearer is provided. The lower face oxygen mask has spaced apart nostril prongs fluidly connecting the nostrils of the wearer with the spaced enclosed by the body of the lower face oxygen mask. The lower face oxygen mask provides an access aperture adjacent with the mouth of the wearer, the access aperture being compatible with standard size bag valve masks and anesthesia circuits. The body of the lower face oxygen mask also provides an access port for inlet and outlet conduits for oxygen and carbon dioxide flow.

Abstract: An earbud comprises a housing a duct and a driver carried by the duct. A press-fit connection is formed between the driver and the duct. The driver comprises a plug extending through a distal end of the duct, and positioned both in and out of the duct. The plug of the driver has a smooth, continuous and straight outer surface along the length thereof. The plug has a greatest outer diameter of the entire driver.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a current monitoring circuit for monitoring current in a geophysical survey system. The circuit may be utilized in dipole-dipole systems including one or more electrode stations or in loop systems. The circuit includes a transmitter configured to generate an output current. One or more current monitors are positioned to detect current at or near the electrode stations or at positions along the one or more loops. Measured current data is transmitted back to the transmitter, which may be shut down if necessary. Methods for monitoring current in a geophysical survey system are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for finishing a glass product including a glass layer, the glass layer comprising boron. The method includes the step of cleaning the glass layer in order to remove boron at least at the surface of the glass layer. The step of cleaning includes the substep of esterification using a medium comprising an alcohol.

Abstract: An earbud for producing a sound output based on an audio signal that is received via a wired connection or wirelessly. The earbud includes a speaker configured to produce a sound based on an audio signal and a battery, wherein the battery is configured to provide power to the speaker. The earbud also includes an antenna, wherein the antenna is configured to connect wirelessly to an external device. The earbud further includes a connector, the connector configured to receive power to charge the battery and connect to the external device. The audio signal is received either over the connector or the antenna. The earbud additionally includes a processor configured to control the electrical elements of the earbud.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a current monitoring circuit for monitoring current in a electromagnetic telemetry system. The circuit includes a transmitter configured to generate an output current. One or more current monitors are positioned to detect current at or near the electrode stations or at positions along the one or more loops. Measured current data is transmitted back to the transmitter, which may be shut down if necessary. Methods for monitoring current in an electromagnetic telemetry system are also provided.

Abstract: A non-reversible plug connector for providing power to a host device. The non-reversible plug connector includes a connector having a plurality of contacts, the plurality of contacts configured to make electrical contact with at least some pins within a receptacle connector of the host device. The non-reversible plug connector also includes control circuitry operatively coupled to at least some of the plurality of contacts. The control circuitry is configured to receive a checksum from the host device, verify whether the checksum is correct and when the checksum is correct, powering the host device.

Abstract: A method and system for rendering and displaying a graph summarizing the history of revisions to a document are provided. The graph provides a simplified visualization of relationships and status of versions of a document that help answer a variety of important questions during the process of drafting and revising documents. The method provides for the summarization of arbitrarily complex revision histories by employing an algorithm that takes information about a user's role and rights related to the document and various revision events and sequences of revision events pertaining to a subset of revisions as input and translating these events into summarized descriptors which can be graphically represented through visual indicators.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for finishing a glass product including a glass layer, the glass layer comprising boron. The method includes the step of cleaning the glass layer in order to remove boron at least at the surface of the glass layer. The step of cleaning includes the substep of esterification using a medium comprising an alcohol.

Abstract: A portable back-up battery pack. The portable back-up battery pack includes a housing and a rechargeable battery pack within the housing. The portable back-up battery pack also includes an electronic connector, where the electronic connector extends from the housing and is configured to create an electrical connection between the rechargeable battery pack and an external electronic device. The portable back-up battery pack further includes an attachment configured to connect the portable back-up battery pack to an external device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a current monitoring circuit for monitoring current in a geophysical survey system. The circuit may be utilized in dipole-dipole systems including one or more electrode stations or in loop systems. The circuit includes a transmitter configured to generate an output current. One or more current monitors are positioned to detect current at or near the electrode stations or at positions along the one or more loops. Measured current data is transmitted back to the transmitter, which may be shut down if necessary. Methods for monitoring current in a geophysical survey system arc also provided.

Abstract: A container for produce adapted to house interlock with a lower and/or upper container while stacked. The produce containers have interlocking features such that the likelihood of lateral motion of a stacked container is greatly reduced. In some aspects, containers of different volumes may be adapted to stack together and interlock. The containers may have a plurality of vents.

Abstract: One example embodiment includes an electronic device gaming system. The electronic device gaming system includes a case configured to receive an electronic device. The electronic device gaming system also includes an input device. The input device is releasably attached to the case and configured to connect electronically to the electronic device.