Abstract: A computer-implemented method for processing electropherograms provided through a communications network from one or more forensic field test devices to a central communications hub, wherein the forensic field test devices are configured to perform a biological assay analysis, the method implemented using one or more processors programmed with instruction to implement the method comprising receiving, at the central communications hub, one or more electropherograms transmitted through the communication network from the forensic field test devices; scoring each electropherogram based on one or more criteria; placing the one or more electropherograms in a queue for review; matching at least a subset of the electropherograms with each of one or more service providers; based on the matching, transmitting at least the subset to the one or more of the service providers for review; receiving reviewed electropherograms from the one or more service providers; and performing forensic analysis using the reviewed electrop

Abstract: The disclosed device includes power circuits that can communicate with a control circuit. In response to a power circuit communicating a low efficiency state, the control circuit can redistribute at least a portion of a load of the power circuit to one or more other power circuits. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for determining peripheral artery disease and method of use for determining the presence or absence of peripheral vascular disease and the severity of the disease in particular vascular segments. The System for determining peripheral artery disease and method of use includes a continuous wave Doppler transceiver which generates a digitized version of quadrature detected stereo audio and is coupleable to a waveform converter and processor. The waveform converter and processor provides filtering, time domain to frequency domain conversion, gain control, and statistical processing of the converted Doppler Stereo audio and is operationally coupled to a display for presenting results to a technician.

Abstract: Provided are antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to human neuropilin-2 (NRP2) polypeptides, including those that modulate binding interactions between human NRP2 and at least one NRP2 ligand, for example, human histidyl-tRNA synthetase (HRS), and which thereby modulate subsequent NRP2-mediated downstream signaling events, including related therapeutic compositions and methods for modulating NRP2 activity and treating diseases such as NRP2-associated diseases.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods of controlling load share in a multi-engine propulsion system. A load share participation value indicative of a load share participation regime for a first engine may be received and a load sharing requirement control command for the first engine may be output. The load share participation value may depend or be based at least in part on one or more operating conditions of a second engine. The load sharing requirement control command for the first engine may depend on whether the load share participation value indicates a full-participation load share regime for the first engine, a partial-participation load share regime for the first engine, or a non-participation load share regime for the first engine.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for review of forensic report computer files. The can include a logic processor with a memory or storage configured with logic instructions to provide or facilitate: a data-accessing module for reading and reviewing an original forensic biological data file; an evaluation module for determining whether the original forensic biological data file meets quality criteria for uploading to a forensic matching or identification service or database; and a crowd-sourcing expert review module for communicating with one or more experts for review of the data file when quality criteria or not met and receiving notifications and results from the one or more experts.

Abstract: A system for outputting electropherograms includes a capillary containing a separation medium and comprising an inlet end, a distal end, and an interrogation region between the inlet and distal ends, the inlet end of the capillary configured to receive a plurality of differing samples containing DNA fragments having a plurality of different sizes; a power source configured to selectively apply forward and reverse polarity voltages between the inlet end and the distal end of the capillary; a detector configured to detect signal associated with DNA fragments moving through the interrogation region of the capillary; and a processor communicatively coupled to the detector and configured to process signal detected by the detector and output electropherograms during an electrophoresis run, the electropherograms corresponding to a plurality of differing samples successively introduced to the capillary from the inlet and traveling through the capillary at the same time.

Abstract: A wind turbine rotor blade that includes a blade body generating a lift when being impacted by an incident airflow. The blade body may include a pressure side and a suction side joining at a leading edge and a trailing edge. The blade body may extend from a root region to a tip region through a transition region. The blade body may have a substantially cylindrical or circular or elliptical or eccentric body of revolution airfoil cross-section beginning from the root region up to a predetermined length, in the direction of the tip region. The blade body may have a substantially linear profile monotonically tapering down from the root region to the tip region. The wind turbine rotor blade may also include a number of flow enhancing components structurally coupled to the blade body and configured to enhance a number of aerodynamic flow characteristics of the blade body.

Abstract: A system and method for repairing fatigue cracks in a multi-layer composite body. The method includes repairing fatigue cracks at a first interface between a first layer of the multi-layer composite body and a second layer of the multi-layer composite body. The method also includes repairing fatigue cracks at a second interface between the second layer of the multi-layer composite body and a third layer of the multi-layer composite body. The method further includes anchoring the second interface with the third layer of the multi-layer composite body to prevent failure from fatigue cracks.

Abstract: A command center includes at least one network communications interface configured for two-way communications with a plurality of sites remote from the command center and at least one display screen and user interface. Each of the plurality of sites includes at least one forensic field test device configured to identify individuals using DNA samples from the individuals. The display screen and user interface are configured to depict aspects of forensic field test devices of the plurality of sites, wherein the aspects include a site identifier for each of the forensic field test devices and one or more additional aspects.

Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of a gas furnace equipped with one or more secondary electrical power sources is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of switching the gas furnace to a secondary power mode in an event of loss of a primary electrical power source associated with the gas furnace, wherein the gas furnace alternately switches between an ON state for a first prolonged time, and an OFF state for a second prolonged time, at a frequency of an optimized number of cycles per hour.

Abstract: A method includes providing a system comprising an electrophoresis cartridge interface that releasably engages with an electrophoresis cartridge that includes an anode, a cathode, and at least one electrophoresis capillary that is in fluid communication with the anode and the cathode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a reconfigurable rest for an article of furniture such as a sofa. The reconfigurable rest comprises an elongate first post for connection to a body of the article of furniture, a length of the first post defining a longitudinal first axis. The reconfigurable rest comprises an elongate second post for connection to the body of the article of furniture, the second post being spaced apart from the first post along a second axis that is transverse to the first axis. At least one articulated connector extends between and interconnects the first and second posts. A curvature of the at least one articulated connector is adjustable to adjust a curvature of the reconfigurable rest relative to the second axis. Upholstery covers at least a majority of the at least one articulated connector.

Abstract: A method of processing objects with a programmable motion device is disclosed. The method includes receiving a plurality of received objects at an input area proximate the programmable motion device, selecting and grasping a first object of the plurality of received objects from the input area using the programmable motion device, moving the first object to a cache area using the programmable motion device, said cache area being proximate the programmable motion device, selecting and grasping a second object of the plurality of received objects, moving the second object to a first destination location using the programmable motion device, selecting and grasping the first object from the cache area using the programmable motion device, and moving the first object to the first destination location using the programmable motion device.

Abstract: An instrument includes a fluidic cartridge having a body comprising a malleable material and a layer comprising a deformable material bonded to a surface of the body that seals one or more fluidic channels that communicate with one or more valve bodies formed in a surface of the body. The valve can be closed by applying pressure to the deformable material sufficient to close off a fluidic channel in the body. A cartridge interface is configured to engage the cartridge.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for review of forensic report computer files. The method can involve notifying a plurality of service providers of a job to be performed, accepting a bid from a service provider to perform the job, providing the computer file to the service provider, receiving from the service provider a forensic result such as a reviewed file.

Abstract: A system for performing capillary electrophoresis of multiple samples comprises a capillary containing a separation medium and having inlet and distal ends and an interrogation region; a power source configured to apply voltages between inlet and distal ends; and logic to cause execution of: applying a first substantially constant forward polarity electrophoresis voltage to the capillary; before all of the first DNA fragments have passed the interrogation region, applying a reverse polarity voltage pulse to the capillary, thereby transporting at least some of the first DNA fragments in the capillary toward the capillary inlet; introducing a second sample to the capillary inlet, the second sample comprising second DNA fragments having a plurality of different sizes; and applying a second substantially constant forward polarity electrophoresis voltage to the capillary to simultaneously perform electrophoresis on the second DNA fragments and the first DNA fragments.

Abstract: A system and method for providing an electronic label for an article, such as a manufactured product. The label includes a substrate adapted to affix to the article and a battery component provided on the substrate. An electronic circuit is provided on the substrate wherein the electronic circuit is provided with an identification number and a location determining component. A switch component is further provided that couples the electronic circuit and the battery component for energizing the electronic circuit, such that when energized, the electronic circuits is caused to transmit an electronic signal containing the circuit identification number and location information associated with the electronic label to a remotely located computer for performing analytics on the received data.

Abstract: An electrophoresis cartridge can include an integrated electrophoresis assembly including an anode sub-assembly comprising an anode, a cathode sub-assembly comprising a cathode; and at least one electrophoresis capillary having a first end in fluid communication with the cathode sub-assembly and a second end in fluid communication with the anode sub-assembly. The cartridge can further include a reagent container comprising electrophoresis buffer; a fluid conduit in fluidic communication with the reagent container; a pump in fluidic communication with the fluid conduit, the pump configured to transfer the electrophoresis buffer through the fluid conduit from the reagent container to the passage of the cathode sub-assembly; and a sample inlet port and at least one sample line, wherein the sample line places the sample inlet port in fluidic communication with the first end of the electrophoresis capillary through a passage in the cathode sub-assembly.

Abstract: Provided are antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to human neuropilin-2 (NRP2) polypeptides, including those that modulate binding interactions between human NRP2 and at least one NRP2 ligand, for example, human histidyl-tRNA synthetase (HRS), and which thereby modulate subsequent NRP2-mediated downstream signaling events, including related therapeutic compositions and methods for modulating NRP2 activity and treating diseases such as NRP2-associated diseases.