Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system can include electronic gaming machines that are compatible to receive both virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that are redeemable for credits on the electronic gaming machines. Information associated with a virtual ticket voucher can be stored on a patron-controlled portable electronic device and then can be wireless transmitted to the electronic gaming machines. The electronic gaming machines can be configured to issue virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that can be redeemed for cash or additional game play on another electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the electronic gaming machine can be configured to issue a virtual ticket voucher to a patron-controlled portable electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system can include electronic gaming machines that are compatible to receive both virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that are redeemable for credits on the electronic gaming machines. Information associated with a virtual ticket voucher can be stored on a patron-controlled portable electronic device and then can be wireless transmitted to the electronic gaming machines. The electronic gaming machines can be configured to issue virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that can be redeemed for cash or additional game play on another electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the electronic gaming machine can be configured to issue a virtual ticket voucher to a patron-controlled portable electronic device.

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system can include electronic gaming machines that are compatible to receive both virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that are redeemable for credits on the electronic gaming machines. Information associated with a virtual ticket voucher can be stored on a patron-controlled portable electronic device and then can be wireless transmitted to the electronic gaming machines. The electronic gaming machines can be configured to issue virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that can be redeemed for cash or additional game play on another electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the electronic gaming machine can be configured to issue a virtual ticket voucher to a patron-controlled portable electronic device.

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers.

Abstract: An air hose includes a corrugated flexible hose. The air hose also includes a first hose end section mechanically coupled to the corrugated flexible hose. The first hose end section includes a pressure sensor communicatively coupled to a warming unit. The first hose end section is configured to releasably couple to a pneumatic convective device. The air hose also includes a second hose end section mechanically coupled to the corrugated flexible hose. The second hose end section is configured to couple to the warming unit.

Abstract: Various examples embodiments are directed to issues such as those addressed above and/or others which may become apparent from the following disclosure concerning the involving the attachment of a fixture to a vertical surface.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a machine learning-based chroma keying process. The method may include receiving an input including an image depicting a chroma key scene and a color value corresponding to a background color of the image. The method may further include generating a preprocessed image by concatenating the image and the color value. The method may further include providing the preprocessed image to a trained neural network. The method may further include generating, using the trained neural network, an alpha matte representation of the image based on the preprocessed image.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer. In some aspects, disclosed herein are methods for the induction of synthetic lethality with epigenetic therapy (ISLET) using a combination of at least one epigenetic compound and at least one chemotherapeutic agent. Also disclosed herein are screening methods for identifying compounds that induce killing of cancer cells when combined with at least one epigenetic compound. Further disclosed herein are methods of potentiating a therapeutic effect of a chemotherapeutic agent against a cancer, comprising administering to a subject having the cancer an epigenetic compound in an amount effective to potentiate the therapeutic effect of the chemotherapeutic agent against the cancer.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for determining a rate of DNA double strand repair on a DNA strand in a cell that include (a) delivering a reporter gene, a gene-editing agent, and a gene-repair template into a cell, wherein the gene-editing agent generates a DNA double strand break on the DNA strand; (b) detecting a change in reporter gene expression, wherein the change in reporter gene expression indicates the presence of a DNA double strand repair event; and (c) analyzing the change in reporter gene expression, thereby determining the rate of DNA double strand repair on the DNA strand in the cell.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer. In some aspects, disclosed herein are methods for the induction of synthetic lethality with epigenetic therapy (ISLET) using a combination of at least one epigenetic compound and at least one chemotherapeutic agent. Also disclosed herein are screening methods for identifying compounds that induce killing of cancer cells when combined with at least one epigenetic compound. Further disclosed herein are methods of potentiating a therapeutic effect of a chemotherapeutic agent against a cancer, comprising administering to a subject having the cancer an epigenetic compound in an amount effective to potentiate the therapeutic effect of the chemotherapeutic agent against the cancer.

Abstract: The flow of well treatment fluids may be diverted from a high permeability zone to a low permeability zone within a fracture network within a subterranean formation by use of a mixture comprising a dissolvable diverter and a proppant. At least a portion of the high permeability zone is propped open with the proppant of the mixture and at least a portion of the high permeability zone is blocked with the diverter. A fluid is then pumped into the subterranean formation and into a lower permeability zone of the formation farther from the wellbore. The diverter in the high permeability zones may then be dissolved at in-situ reservoir conditions and hydrocarbons produced from the high permeability propped zones of the fracture network. The mixture has particular applicability in the enhancement of production or hydrocarbons from high permeability zones in a fracture network located near the wellbore.

Abstract: A shouldered arm sling provided for treatment of various injuries to the arm, wrist, hand, of a patient, during convalescence, the sling includes primary straps and a saddle-style member, connecting with the front and back straps of the sling, the saddle-style member having a pair of straps, one strap rests upon the upper shoulder of the patient, the second strap rests upon the lateral side of the patient's shoulder, and the bifurcated straps have a flexible fabric type member connecting intermediately thereof, in order to provide for the dissemination of the generated forces on the shoulder from the weight of the arm being supported during its healing. The flexible fabric forms the saddle strap into a concaved configuration, to ergonomically fit upon the upper segment of the supporting shoulder, to add stability and comfort to the patient.

Abstract: An optical device includes a low-noise illumination source, a support device, an ultra low-noise detector, an analog-to-digital converter, and a controller. The low-noise illumination source is configured to generate a single beam of radiation. The support device is configured to support an object and to pass the single beam of radiation through the object. The object directly blocks, absorbs, or deflects portions of the single beam of radiation, thereby directly modulating the single beam of radiation. The low-noise detector is configured to detect the modulated single beam of radiation and to output an analog signal representative of vibrational spectra of the object. The modulated single beam of radiation is non-interferometric. The analog-to-digital converter is configured to convert the detected analog signal into a digital signal. The controller is configured to analyze and generate vibrational spectra of the object from the digital signal represented as a range of events over time.

Abstract: A binary ink developer (BID) may include a power supply electrically coupled to an electrode, a developer roller, and a cleaner roller. The BID may also include a controller to determine a level of image ghosting based on a sum of currents at the electrode, the developer roller and the cleaner roller, and instruct the power supply to provide an adjusted voltage to the cleaner roller in response to a determination of the level of image ghosting.

Abstract: A photoconductor marking apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a radiation source to emit radiation capable of irreversibly modifying photoconductive properties of a layer of a multi-layered photoconductor. The apparatus also includes processing apparatus to: determine a pattern to be applied to a photoconductor to be used in a print apparatus, the photoconductor having an imaging area within which print agent is to be deposited; and control the radiation source to direct radiation towards the photoconductor in a region outside the imaging area, so as to irreversibly modify photoconductive properties of a layer of the photoconductor according to the determined pattern. A method and a machine-readable medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrophotographic printer includes a charge roller in charge-transferring relation to a photoconductive imaging portion. The printer may determine an AC voltage setpoint of the charge roller.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for measuring vibrational spectra of a living cells and tissue that includes a low noise consistent optical source creating a photon beam, a support device, a photon-to-electron converter/detector outputting a streamed analog electrical signal, an analog-to-digital converter, and a digital signal processor with specialized software for measuring and characterizing the signal contained in the photon beam and its subsequent detector's streamed analog converted to digital signal. Motion of the living sample causes modulation to the photon beam as it passes through the living samples by how much of the photon beam is blocked, absorbed or deflected. In addition, specific sub-cellular vibrational features can be segregated utilizing fluorescent markers.

Abstract: A system and method for operating at least one stowable automated robotic pod in a workplace having a workpiece is disclosed. The pod includes a robot on a base that can also include one or both of a tool nest and process equipment. A door to subfloor storage allows the pod to raise its base vertical, placing the robot into the desired vertical position in the workspace. Once operations on the workpiece are complete, the pod withdraws back to the subfloor storage and the doors to the storage volume close.

Abstract: An electrophotographic printer includes a charge roller in charge-transferring relation to a photoconductive imaging portion. The printer may determine an AC voltage setpoint of the charge roller.