Abstract: Consistent the present disclosure, a network or system is provided in which a hub or primary node may communication with a plurality of leaf or secondary nodes. The hub node may operate or have a capacity that may be greater than that of the leaf nodes. Accordingly, relatively inexpensive leaf nodes may be deployed that receive data carrying optical signals from and supply data carrying optical signals to the hub node. One or more connections may couple each leaf node to the hub node, whereby each connection may include one or more spans or segments of optical fibers, optical amplifiers, and optical add/drop multiplexer, for example. Consistent with an aspect of the present disclosure, optical subcarriers may be transmitted over such connections. The subcarriers may be generated by a combination of a laser and a modulator, such that multiple lasers and modulators are not required, and costs may be reduced.

Abstract: An electronic bingo gaming system enables the entertainment mechanisms in Class II gaming machines to mimic the look and feel of the Class III games on which those entertainment mechanisms are based. The system is constructed to minimize any wait times by players that commence a bingo game or join a bingo game already in progress. To create consistency in what players are hoping to see on their bingo cards, the bingo game may use a single interim prize pattern required to win an interim prize that is the same for all players.

Abstract: A numismatic that can include embossed and debossed regions that are configured to allow the stable stacking of a series of numismatics, for the purpose of reducing plastic waste by providing storage modalities that preclude the need for plastic sleeve holders. The stackable numismatic may also include embossed and debossed formations that are coaxial, decorations, and/or script. Such stackable numismatics may be displayed within a balanced magnetic field of a decorative device.

Abstract: An electronic bingo gaming system enables the entertainment mechanisms in Class II gaming machines to mimic the look and feel of the Class III games on which those entertainment mechanisms are based. The system is constructed to minimize any wait times by players that commence a bingo game or join a bingo game already in progress. To create consistency in what players are hoping to see on their bingo cards, the bingo game may use a single interim prize pattern required to win an interim prize that is the same for all players.

Abstract: Consistent with the present disclosure, a transceiver is implemented as a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) that includes a transmitter and a receiver. A laser is also provided that provides light to a splitter, which supplies a first portion of the light to the transmitter and a second power of the light to the receiver. Semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) are provided at one or more locations on the PIC. In one example, at least one SOA is provided in the transmitter so that the transmitted optical signal has a desired power, and at least another SOA is provided in the receiver so that the local oscillator signal has a desired power. In a further example, an SOA is provided in the receiver to boost the power of the received optical signal. Preferably, the transceiver, including the SOAs, is monolithically integrated on a substrate, such as a substrate including indium phosphide (InP). Moreover, the SOA can be readily controlled via a low voltage current source consuming minimal electrical power.

Abstract: Consistent with the present disclosure, a transceiver is implemented as a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) that includes a transmitter and a receiver. A laser is also provided that provides light to a splitter, which supplies a first portion of the light to the transmitter and a second power of the light to the receiver. Semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) are provided at one or more locations on the PIC. In one example, at least one SOA is provided in the transmitter so that the transmitted optical signal has a desired power, and at least another SOA is provided in the receiver so that the local oscillator signal has a desired power. In a further example, an SOA is provided in the receiver to boost the power of the received optical signal. Preferably, the transceiver, including the SOAs, is monolithically integrated on a substrate, such as a substrate including indium phosphide (InP). Moreover, the SOA can be readily controlled via a low voltage current source consuming minimal electrical power.

Abstract: A stackable form of a numismatic that includes a visible, centrally embedded magnet for the purpose of reducing plastic waste by providing storage modalities for such that preclude the need for plastic sleeve holders. The stackable magnetic numismatic may also include embossed and debossed formations, decorations, and/or script. Such stackable magnetic numismatics may be displayed within a balanced magnetic field of a decorative device.

Abstract: In a method of printing a product, a plate gap can be at least partially concealed, and the presence of any trap lines can be minimized. The background of each impression can be printed to include a gradient region along the leading and trailing edges of the background adjacent to the plate gap. An overprint ink/layer can be printed over the plate gap and at least a portion of the background gradient regions. The overprint ink/layer can be printed to include gradient regions along the leading and trailing edges of the overprint. The overlapping gradient regions of the background and of the overprint soften or obscure the appearance of any trap lines that would otherwise be more prominent in the overlapping areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from solvents. In particular, the present invention relates to a method and a system for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from carbon dioxide (CO2) rich solvents.

Abstract: An electronic bingo gaming system enables the entertainment mechanisms in Class II gaming machines to mimic the look and feel of the Class III games on which those entertainment mechanisms are based. The system is constructed to minimize any wait times by players that commence a bingo game or join a bingo game already in progress. To create consistency in what players are hoping to see on their bingo cards, the bingo game may use a single interim prize pattern required to win an interim prize that is the same for all players and is the same as a game ending pattern that ends the bingo game.

Abstract: An electronic bingo gaming system enables the entertainment mechanisms in Class II gaming machines to mimic the look and feel of the Class III games on which those entertainment mechanisms are based. The system is constructed to minimize any wait times by players that commence a bingo game or join a bingo game already in progress. To create consistency in what players are hoping to see on their bingo cards, the bingo game may use a single interim prize pattern required to win an interim prize that is the same for all players.

Abstract: An electronic bingo gaming system enables the entertainment mechanisms in Class II gaming machines to mimic the look and feel of the Class III games on which those entertainment mechanisms are based. The system is constructed to minimize any wait times by players that commence a bingo game or join a bingo game already in progress. To create consistency in what players are hoping to see on their bingo cards, the bingo game may use a single interim prize pattern required to win an interim prize that is the same for all players and is the same as a game ending pattern that ends the bingo game.

Abstract: A stackable form of a numismatic that includes a visible, centrally embedded magnet for the purpose of reducing plastic waste by providing storage modalities for such that preclude the need for plastic sleeve holders. The stackable magnetic numismatic may also include embossed and debossed formations, decorations, and/or script. Such stackable magnetic numismatics may be displayed within a balanced magnetic field of a decorative device.

Abstract: A process for the production of normal-butanol, iso-butanol and 2-alkyl alkanol is disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic bingo gaming system enables the entertainment mechanisms in Class II gaming machines to mimic the look and feel of the Class III games on which those entertainment mechanisms are based. The system is constructed to minimize any wait times by players that commence a bingo game or join a bingo game already in progress. To create consistency in what players are hoping to see on their bingo cards, the bingo game may use a single interim prize pattern required to win an interim prize that is the same for all players and is the same as a game ending pattern that ends the bingo game.

Abstract: An electronic bingo gaming system enables the entertainment mechanisms in Class II gaming machines to mimic the look and feel of the Class III games on which those entertainment mechanisms are based. The system is constructed to minimize any wait times by players that commence a bingo game or join a bingo game already in progress. To create consistency in what players are hoping to see on their bingo cards, the bingo game may use a single interim prize pattern required to win an interim prize that is the same for all players and is the same as a game ending pattern that ends the bingo game.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an advertising system and method of using the same. The advertising system includes a light source which may be activated by near field communication devices in order to extract information from the system.

Abstract: A process for the production of normal-butanol, iso-butanol and 2-alkyl alkanol is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of polymer film graphics comprising providing a continuous substrate having a release layer thereon; applying an image layer in the shape of a graphic letter or design to the release layer; depositing an adhesive layer to the image layer and which has the same shape as the image layer graphic letter or design; curing the adhesive and image layers; and winding the polymer film graphics onto rolls. The invention further relates to a polymer film graphic comprising a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface; a release layer overlying the upper surface of the substrate; an image layer in the shape of a graphic letter or design overlying the release layer; an adhesive layer overlying the image layer, the adhesive layer having the same shape as the image layer graphic letter or design.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of polymer film graphics comprising providing a continuous substrate having a release layer thereon; applying an image layer in the shape of a graphic letter or design to the release layer; depositing an adhesive layer to the image layer and which has the same shape as the image layer graphic letter or design; curing the adhesive and image layers; and winding the polymer film graphics onto rolls. The invention further relates to a polymer film graphic comprising a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface; a release layer overlying the upper surface of the substrate; an image layer in the shape of a graphic letter or design overlying the release layer; an adhesive layer overlying the image layer, the adhesive layer having the same shape as the image layer graphic letter or design.