Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for inter-app communications between software applications on a mobile communications device. In one aspect, a computer-readable medium on a mobile computing device comprising an inter-application communication data structure to facilitate transitioning and distributing data between software applications in a shared app group for an operating system of the mobile computing device includes a scheme field of the data structure providing a scheme id associated with a target software app to transition to from a source software app, wherein the scheme id is listed on a scheme list stored with the source software app; and a payload field of the data structure providing data and/or an identification where to access data in a shared file system accessible to the software applications in the shared app group, wherein the payload field is encrypted.

Abstract: A memory device includes a command interface configured to receive write commands from a host device. Additionally, the memory device includes an input buffer configured to buffer a strobe signal from the host device. Furthermore, the memory device includes a first ripple counter and a second ripple counter. The memory device includes command handling circuitry configured to alternatingly start the first ripple counter and the second ripple counter in response to consecutive write commands. The command handling circuitry and/or the first and second ripple counters are configured to suppress a reset of the input buffer if either the first ripple counter or the second ripple counter has not reached a threshold and is still counting.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory express (NVMe) based storage system may include a processor; an input/output (I/O) port operatively coupled to a data network; a drive interface board (DIB), including: a PCIe switch communicatively coupled to the processor to receive signals from the processor to a plurality of NVMe storage devices; and a source clock communicatively coupled to the PCIe switch; a connector communicatively coupling the DIB to relay clock signals to a plurality of NVMe drives at a drive mid-plane baseboard; the drive mid-plane baseboard communicatively coupled to the source clock, the drive mid-plane baseboard including: a clock distribution module to receive a source clock signal from the source clock, the clock distribution modules placed at the drive baseboard to distribute the clock signals to the plurality of NVMe storage devices.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory express (NVMe) based storage system may include a processor; an input/output (I/O) port operatively coupled to a data network; a drive interface board (DIB), including: a PCIe switch communicatively coupled to the processor to receive signals from the processor to a plurality of NVMe storage devices; and a source clock communicatively coupled to the PCIe switch; a connector communicatively coupling the DIB to relay clock signals to a plurality of NVMe drives at a drive mid-plane baseboard; the drive mid-plane baseboard communicatively coupled to the source clock, the drive mid-plane baseboard including: a clock distribution module to receive a source clock signal from the source clock, the clock distribution modules placed at the drive baseboard to distribute the clock signals to the plurality of NVMe storage devices.

Abstract: An interactive figure comprises an interaction module to interact with users and remotely interact with other communications devices and persons remote from the interactive figure. A module is provided having a housing for circuitry, processors, transducers, and communications devices. The module communicates with an exterior surface of the body. An outer perimeter adjacent one axial end of the housing is maintained in a mounting ring projecting through a surface of the toy. A locking ring secures the mounting ring in engagement with the surface. The module has a housing disposed inside of a body. The module can be updated or repurposed without having to take apart the interactive figure.

Abstract: A system and subsystems include a server for determining the identity of a media program being received which will provide stimuli to an interactive figure. The system, and the subsystem as well as programmed media which, when executed on a processor, will operate the interactive figure, the system, and subsystems. A master library of sound patterns, preferably housed in a server, provides a reference for a recognition routine to identify, e.g., a particular television show. A control signal library stores commands each corresponding to a distinctive value. The commands initiate actions, e.g., motion, speech, or other response, by operating means in the interactive figure. The server may “push,” or transmit information to a user computer which transmits to and which may receive intelligence from the interactive figure.

Abstract: In a system, an interactive figurine delivers messages to a user in one of a number of forms. A server operation system includes processing capability which may individually couple content or may customize messages to a particular user of the interactive figurines. The interactive figurine contains an embedded circuit consisting of a receiver comprising a detector circuit tuned to at least one preselected frequency, a decoder to provide information indicative of intelligence and signals sent to the receiver, and a decoder circuit to provide actionable output signals indicative of information transmitted to the receiver. The server operation system may include a subscriber database and administration routines for customizing of messages and for directing messages. A user station intermediate the interactive figurine and the server module may be used to provide parental control or other control.

Abstract: A system and subsystems include a server for determining the identity of a media program being received which will provide stimuli to an interactive figure. The system, and the subsystem as well as programmed media which, when executed on a processor, will operate the interactive figure, the system, and subsystems. A master library of sound patterns, preferably housed in a server, provides a reference for a recognition routine to identify, e.g., a particular television show. A control signal library stores commands each corresponding to a distinctive value. The commands initiate actions, e.g., motion, speech, or other response, by operating means in the interactive figure. The server may “push,” or transmit information to a user computer which transmits to and which may receive intelligence from the interactive figure.

Abstract: Two substrate leaves are coupled by a folded flexible circuit medium. Integrated circuit components can be mounted to opposite faces of both leaves. A signal terminal projects from one of the leaves. Both leaves include paths for communicating signals between their respective components and the terminal. Preferably the leaves are formed by two outer, rigid substrates each laminarly affixed to a respcective inner substrate, the inner substrates being separate sections of the folded circuit medium and the outer substrates being separated sections of a rigid circuit medium. Components are mounted to the exposed faces of the substrates. The fold includes paths for communicating signals between the leaf distal from the terminal and the terminal, the signal paths between one leaf and the terminal being closely matched in length and impedance to corresponding paths between the other leaf and the terminal.

Abstract: A high-speed memory module defined by first and second elements the first element including a plurality of flexible, interior layers laminated together to form a substrate having opposed exterior surfaces, the substrate having a network of conductive traces and vias forming data paths therein, at least two substantially quadrangular, rigid circuit boards, each of the boards laminarly split into substantially symmetric half-sections, each of the half-sections having solder lands formed on a first face for mounting electronic components thereto and conductive traces and vias incorporated therein forming a continuation of the data paths, each of the half-sections having an opposite second face for bonding to the exterior surfaces of the substrate, the half-sections laminated together on either side of a portion of the substrate with the substrate being sandwiched therebetween, wherein any gap between two parallel spaced-apart edges of any two adjacent boards is wide enough to allow mounting of the boards in a pa

Abstract: A device and related method are provided for assisting visually impaired persons obtain verbal information from consumer product bar codes. The devices includes a scanner unit, a processing unit, a power unit and a voice synthesizer. The method involves the person scanning the bar code of the product with the scanner unit to provide a first signal which is communicated to the processing unit for locating, retrieving and outputting product information corresponding to the bar code in a form for the voice synthesizer to generate a verbal output to convey the information to the person. The bar code may be raised to assist the visually impaired person in locating the exact location of the bar code to facilitate scanning thereof. The device and the method provide the visually impaired person with a level of information that about the product that is not normally obtained without the assistance of another person.

Abstract: A foldable electronic assembly is provided with extending ears for protecting folded substrates in flexible areas and with elements between adjacent face-to-face boards to maintain selected spacing between the boards while mechanically holding adjacent boards together. Elements may also be provided in the area of the ears which are adapted to coact with a suitable tool to facilitate removal of the assembly from a mating connector.

Abstract: In a header assembly, for interconnecting an electronic module to a mother board, including an insulating strip and at least one row of spaced-apart pins inserted through holes between an upper face and a lower face of the strip, each of the pins having an upper portion projecting from the upper face and being shaped and dimensioned to interconnect with the module, and a lower portion projecting from the lower face and being shaped and dimensioned to interconnect with the mother board, any adjacent two of the pins being separated by a length of the strip, the improvement which includes a plurality of collars of heat-dissipating material, one of the collars mounted around and in intimate contact with each of the pins, the collars having a peripheral outline shaped and dimensioned to avoid electrical contact with an adjacent pin.

Abstract: An electronic assembly combines a number of commensurate printed circuit boards bonded to a common, flexible, interconnecting substrate in an alternately folded and layered arrangement against an end board that has a comb of terminals for mounting into a motherboard connector. The flexible substrate is sandwiched between half-sections of each board, allowing mounting of components from both faces of the board. The assembly is particularly indicated for high density applications such as memory modules.

Abstract: An apparatus for electroplating a selected surface of a workpiece, or electrolytically or chemically stripping a plating therefrom, comprises an electrode or center constrictor member having an active surface with a selected shape to combine with the selected surface of the workpiece to define an elongated gap of at least about 0.050 inches therebetween, means for supporting this constrictor member in a fixed position to define the elongated gap; solution circulating means for forcing a stripping solution through the gap in a generally closed path at a velocity to exchange stripping solution in the gap at a rate of at least 25 times per minute. When used for either electroplating or electrolytically stripping, the apparatus is provided with means for applying current flow between the selected workpiece surface and the active surface of the electrode through the gap at a current density of at least 2.0 amperes/in.sup.2.

Abstract: An electroplating apparatus for rapidly depositing a metal onto a selected surface of a workpiece, which apparatus comprises an anode having an active surface with a selected shape to combine with the selected surface of the workpiece to define an elongated gap of at least about 0.050 inches, means for supporting this anode in a fixed position to define the elongated gap; solution circulating means for forcing an electroplating solution with metal cations through the gap in a generally closed path at a velocity to exchange electroplating solution in the gap at a rate of at least 25 times per minute; and, means for applying current flow between the selected workpiece surface and the active surface of the anode through the gap at a current density in excess of 2.0 amperes/in.sup.2. The invention also involves the method of using this apparatus to rapidly deposit metal, such as nickel, onto the inner cylindrical surface of a bore on a complex part such as an aircraft landing gear forging.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brazed implement comprising a thermally-stable polycrystalline diamond compact, e.g. a compact of self-bonded diamond particles having a network of inter-connected empty pores dispersed throughout the compact, bonded to another of said compact or bonded to a cemented carbide support by a brazing filler metal disposed therebetween. The brazing metal comprises an alloy having a liquidus above about 700.degree. C. and containing an effective amount of chromium. Translational shear strengths exceed about 50 kpsi even upon furnace cycling of the brazed implements and often exceed 90 kpsi. The method for fabricating the brazed implement also is disclosed.