Abstract: Systems and methods relate to managing shared resources in a multithreaded processor comprising two or more processing threads. Danger levels for the two or more threads are determined, wherein the danger level of a thread is based on a potential failure of the thread to meet a deadline due to unavailability of a shared resource. Priority levels associated with the two or more threads are also determined, wherein the priority level is higher for a thread whose failure to meet a deadline is unacceptable and the priority level is lower for a thread whose failure to meet a deadline is acceptable. The two or more threads are scheduled based at least on the determined danger levels for the two or more threads and priority levels associated with the two or more threads.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a display comprising a plurality of autonomous pixels is described. Each autonomous pixel comprises a display element and a control element. The control element is configured to sense an external stimulus and to generate, entirely within the autonomous pixel, a control signal to drive the display element based, at least in part, on the magnitude of the sensed external stimulus.

Abstract: A display comprising a plurality of autonomous pixels is described. Each autonomous pixel comprises a display element and a control element. The control element is configured to sense an external stimulus and to generate, entirely within the autonomous pixel, a control signal to drive the display element based, at least in part, on the magnitude of the sensed external stimulus.

Abstract: A method of sensing depth using an infrared camera. In an example method, an infrared image of a scene is received from an infrared camera. The infrared image is applied to a trained machine learning component which uses the intensity of image elements to assign all or some of the image elements a depth value which represents the distance between the surface depicted by the image element and the infrared camera. In various examples, the machine line component comprises one or more random decision forests.

Abstract: A method of sensing depth using an infrared camera. In an example method, an infrared image of a scene is received from an infrared camera. The infrared image is applied to a trained machine learning component which uses the intensity of image elements to assign all or some of the image elements a depth value which represents the distance between the surface depicted by the image element and the infrared camera. In various examples, the machine line component comprises one or more random decision forests.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes an array of pixel elements, each of which can be illuminated by light shone from an individual light source for each pixel. The display apparatus has a base configuration in which the pixel elements form a substantially continuous surface. Each pixel element is mounted on an individual hollow support member that transmits light from the light source to that pixel and has walls that prevent leakage of light. The support member is displaced in forwards and rearward directions by a drive mechanism provided for displacing each support member individually.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining cellulolytic enhancing activity of a polypeptide, comprising: (a) incubating a cellulosic material with an enzyme composition comprising a cellobiose dehydrogenase and one or more cellulolytic enzymes in the presence and absence of the polypeptide; and (b) measuring the release of sugar from the cellulosic material in the presence and absence of the polypeptide.

Abstract: A system for running a string of casing into a well utilizes a casing gripping assembly. The casing gripping assembly connects to a top drive and has radially movable gripping elements. A pair of links have upper ends pivotally connected to the casing gripping assembly. A casing elevator is mounted below the casing gripping assembly to lower ends of the links. A guide is mounted to the links between the elevator and the casing gripping assembly. The guide has a vertically extending central opening that has a lower portion that defines a flared entrance to the opening.

Abstract: A system for running a string of casing into a well utilizes a casing gripping assembly. The casing gripping assembly connects to a top drive and has radially movable gripping elements. A pair of links have upper ends pivotally connected to the casing gripping assembly. A casing elevator is mounted below the casing gripping assembly to lower ends of the links. A guide is mounted to the links between the elevator and the casing gripping assembly. The guide has a vertically extending central opening that has a lower portion that defines a flared entrance to the opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining cellulolytic enhancing activity of a polypeptide, comprising: (a) incubating a cellulosic material with an enzyme composition comprising a cellobiose dehydrogenase and one or more (several) cellulolytic enzymes in the presence and absence of the polypeptide; and (b) measuring the release of sugar from the cellulosic material in the presence and absence of the polypeptide.

Abstract: Measurement systems provide a determination of relative concentrations of biological analytes based on transmission or reflection of near-infrared radiation by an in vivo specimen. Concentration and concentrations ratios associated with (?-3, ?-6, and ?-9 fatty acids, lipids, glycosylated proteins, blood glucose, and cholesterol can be determined, and based on the determination an indication of subject health can be provided, or a dietary recommendation can be made. In one example, ratio of a concentration of ?-3 fatty acids to a combined concentration of ?-6 and ?-9 concentrations is determined. Dietary supplements can be recommended or ordered from a supplier based on the concentrations and concentration ratios.

Abstract: A multi nozzle dispensing head for a dispensing assembly for liquid droplets of 10 &mgr;l or less. The dispensing assembly comprises a pressurised liquid delivery source feeding a dispenser including a metering valve and the multi nozzle dispensing head. The multi nozzle dispensing head comprises a bored primary nozzle feeding a manifold forming a split channel which in turn feeds bored secondary nozzles. The aggregate resistance to flow in all the secondary nozzle bores is greater than the resistance to flow in the split channel, generally by a factor of 10.

Abstract: Heat sealing bars are spaced circumferentially around a rotatable drum and seal together two face-to-face strips of material as the strips are drawn continuously around the drum. The sealing bars are automatically moved radially inwardly and outwardly to change the circumferential distance between the bars and the effective diameter of the drum and thereby keep the bars in register with printed material on the strips.