Abstract: A fluidic die includes a sense architecture having a global sense block to provide an analog reference signal and an array of distributed sense blocks. Each distributed sense block is to receive a same set of addresses via an address bus and each is to receive a corresponding sense enable signal having an enable value or a disable value. Each distributed sense block includes an array of sensors, each sensor corresponding to a different address of the set of addresses and a sample circuit to apply the analog reference signal to the sensor corresponding to the address on the address bus when the corresponding sense enable signal has the enable value, and provide to the global sense block an analog sense signal from the sensor resulting from application of the analog reference signal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to properly maneuver heavy cargo to an ergonomically correct lifting height, including for equipment stored on firefighting and rescue vehicles. Mechanically and electromechanically actuated means for raising, lowering, and storing heavy equipment in, on, and around vehicles and other structures are provided.

Abstract: A fluidic die including fluid chambers, each including an electrode exposed to an interior of the fluid chamber and each having a corresponding fluid actuator operating at a first voltage level. Monitoring circuitry, operating at a second voltage level lower than the first voltage level, includes a select transistor and a pulldown transistor for each fluid chamber to selectively couple to the electrode, at least the select transistor being a high voltage tolerant transistor to operate at the second voltage in a normal operating condition and having a breakdown voltage level greater than the first voltage level to prevent a fault current from flowing into the select transistor from the electrode in a fault condition if the fluid actuator short-circuits to the electrode.

Abstract: A fluidic die includes a high-side switch to selectively couple a power node to a power source, a pulldown switch to selectively couple the power node to a first reference voltage, a group of fluid actuators, each fluid actuator connected to the power node and each having a corresponding low-side switch to selectively couple the fluid actuator to a second reference voltage, and a group of fluid chambers, each including an electrode exposed to an interior of the fluid chamber, and each corresponding to a different one of the fluid actuators. Monitoring circuitry, during a monitoring operation, with the high-side switch and each low-side switch open, to connect to the electrode of a selected one of the fluid chambers, and to open the pulldown switch so that the fluid actuators are floating.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluidic die is described. The fluidic die includes an array of fluid actuators grouped into primitives. Each actuator is disposed in a fluid chamber. The fluidic die also includes an array of fluid sensors. Each fluid sensor is disposed within a fluid chamber and determines a characteristic within the fluid chamber. A data parser of the fluidic die extracts from an incoming signal, firing instructions and measurement instructions for the fluidic die. The measurement instructions indicate at least one of a peak measurement during a nucleation event and a reference measurement during a non-nucleation event. A firing controller generates firing signals based on the firing instructions and a measurement controller activates, during a measurement interval of a printing cycle for the primitive, a measurement for a selected actuator based on the measurement instructions.

Abstract: Implementations of a cryptocurrency mobile services system and method for offering a global roaming and payment procedure is provided. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method for offering these mobile services comprise receiving over a network a plurality of competing offers for mobile services from a plurality of mobile services providers computing devices, respectively. In some implementations, the method further comprises transmitting over a network one or more of the received offers for mobile services to a plurality of mobile devices, wherein for each mobile device, the offer transmitted is based on the location of the mobile device and the coverage available at the location of the mobile device. In some implementations, the method further comprises receiving over a network an indication of a response to a transmitted offer for mobile service from a mobile device.

Abstract: A boat chair configured such that it may be converted between several storage and/or use configurations and may be detachably affixed to and removed from a boat or placed on a boat using a free-standing stand. The boat chair may be configured such that the boat chair may be used in multiple use positions and may be transitioned into one or more storage configurations to allow for the boat chair to be more easily transported and/or stored. The boat chair may further be configured such that the use configurations may allow for customized position and/or use of the boat chair on a boat, including use of a free-standing stand for the boat chair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic composition comprising: a) a modified live H3 virus of swine influenza, and b) a modified live H1 virus of swine influenza. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for immunizing a subject comprising administering to such subject the immunogenic composition of the present invention. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing clinical signs caused by swine influenza virus in a subject of need, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an immunogenic composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluid analysis system is described. The fluid analysis system includes a fluidic die. The fluidic die includes a fluid chamber to hold a volume of fluid to be analyzed and an impedance sensor disposed within the fluid chamber. The impedance sensor measures an impedance of the fluid in the fluid chamber. The fluid analysis system also includes an evaluator device electrically coupled to the impedance sensor. The evaluator device determines at least one property of the fluid based on the impedance.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a utility reel on a horizontal shaft, said apparatus comprising a first rotational collar and a second rotational collar configured to be attached to the horizontal shaft on either side of the utility spool. The apparatus is held in place by set screws, the set screws typically being such that they cannot be removed without grinding or cutting so as to not vibrate loose while transporting said reel.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluid ejection die is described. The die includes a number of actuators to manipulate fluid. The actuators are disposed on the fluid ejection die and are grouped as primitives on the fluid ejection die. The fluid ejection die also includes a number of actuators sensors disposed on the fluid ejection die. The nozzle sensors receive a sense voltage indicative of a state of corresponding actuators. Each actuator sensor is coupled to a respective actuator. The fluid ejection die also includes an actuator evaluation device per primitive, which actuator evaluation device is disposed on the fluid ejection die. The actuator evaluation device evaluates an actuator characteristic of any actuator within the primitive and generates an output indicative of a failing actuator of the fluid ejection die.

Abstract: In the operation of analytical devices, and particularly laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) devices, a number of advantages may be obtained by the use of complementary safety mechanisms, such as those that govern the operation or firing of a laser. Such complementary safety mechanisms, compared to the individual safety mechanisms acting alone, prevent operation of the laser under a greater number of unsafe circumstances (even if one or more detected conditions are safe, based on not activating the associated safety mechanism) and permits operation under a greater number of safe circumstances (even if one or more detected conditions are unsafe, based on activating the associated safety mechanism).

Abstract: A fluidic die includes an array of nozzles, each nozzle to eject a fluid drop in response to a corresponding actuation signal having an actuation value. The fluidic dies includes nozzle select logic to provide, for each nozzle, a nozzle select signal having a select value or a non-select value, with a select value indicating the nozzle is select to eject a fluid drop, a nozzle displacement register to receive displacement bits, each displacement bit corresponding to a different one of the nozzles and having an enable value or a disable value, a disable value indicating a defective nozzle, and actuation logic, for each nozzle having a corresponding nozzle select signal having a select value, the actuation logic to provide an actuation signal having an actuation value to an operational neighboring nozzle instead of to the selected nozzle when the corresponding displacement bit has a disable value.

Abstract: A fluid ejection die that may include a drive bubble device, a sensor and a sensor control logic. The drive bubble device can include a fluid ejector. Furthermore, the sensor can be operatively connected to the drive bubble device and the sensor control logic can be operatively connected to the sensor. Moreover, the sensor control logic can include a protective circuitry that can be operatively connected between the sensor control logic and the drive bubble device. The protective circuitry can be configured to shunt excess portions of a signal transmitted from the sensor to protect a circuit path to a DBD control circuit.

Abstract: In some examples, a fluidic die includes a plurality of fluid actuators, and a controller to determine, based on input control information relating to controlling actuation of the plurality of fluid actuators, whether a first fluid actuator of the plurality of fluid actuators is to be actuated, and in response to determining that the first fluid actuator is to be actuated, activate a delay element associated with the first fluid actuator, the delay element to delay an activation signal propagated to selected fluid actuators of the plurality of fluid actuators in response to an actuation event.

Abstract: A fluidic die that may, in an example, include a regulation module communicatively coupled to a clock generator to receive a clock signal, and a firing pulse adjustment regulator communicatively coupled to the regulation module to receive an adjustment value wherein the regulation module, when executed by a processor, adjusts an input firing pulse at the fluidic die based on the adjustment value.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluidic die is described. The fluidic die includes an array of fluid actuators grouped into zones. Each zone has at least one comparator to compare at least one of a representation of a supply voltage and a return voltage supplied to a zone of fluid actuators against a supply voltage threshold. Each zone also includes at least one sample and hold device to 1) receive and store the voltage threshold during a predetermined period and 2) pass the voltage threshold to the at least one comparator during evaluation.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluidic die is described. The fluidic die includes an array of fluid actuators grouped into zones. Each zone includes a number of fluid actuators and a first fault detection device. The first fault detection device includes a first comparator to compare at least one of a supply voltage and a return voltage supplied to the zone against a voltage threshold and a first fault capture device. The first fault capture device, during an evaluation mode, stores a signal indicating an output of the first comparator. The first fault capture device, during a scan mode, propagates the signal through subsequent fault capture devices to a controller.

Abstract: A method of distinguishing between fluids may include providing a current to an electrode disposed within a fluidic passageway of a fluidic die, the current to be forced into a fluid within the fluidic die, sensing an impedance at the electrode, and determining a particle vehicle separation level of the fluid based on the sensed impedance between a first instance and a second instance.

Abstract: An example printer includes an actuator selection engine. The actuator selection engine is to determine, for an array including a plurality of fluidic actuators, which fluidic actuators to fire. The printer also includes a balancing engine. The balancing engine is to analyze the determined fluidic actuators to identify a large set of fluidic actuators scheduled to fire substantially simultaneously. The balancing engine is also to schedule the large set of fluidic actuators among a plurality of fire pulse groups. Each fire pulse group may include a subset of the large set of fluidic actuators to be fired at a time distinct from another subset.