Abstract: A method of fabricating at least one single-crystal alloy semiconductor structure, comprising: forming at least one seed on a substrate for growth of at least one single-crystal alloy semiconductor structure, the at least one seed containing an alloying material; providing at least one structural form on the substrate which is crystallized to form the at least one single-crystal alloy semiconductor structure, the at least one structural form being formed of a host material and comprising a main body which extends from the at least one seed and a plurality of elements which are connected in spaced relation to the main body; heating the at least one structural form such that the material of the at least one structural form has a liquid state; and cooling the at least one structural form, such that the material of the at least one structural form nucleates at the least one seed and crystallizes as a single crystal to provide at least one single-crystal alloy semiconductor structure, with a growth front of the si

Abstract: A rodent bait system for use with a vehicle to prevent rodents from entering an interior of the vehicle includes a base assembly having tubular members coupled together by connecting joints, the base assembly being disposed on a ground surface such that the tubular members and connecting joints conform around a tire of the vehicle, the tubular members having at least one entryway for permitting a rodent to enter the base assembly, a housing assembly coupled to a tee coupling of the base assembly, a pair of rods coupled to an interior wall of the tee coupling, and a bait member disposed within the housing assembly and supported by the pair of rods. The rodent enters the entryway of the base assembly and is directed along an interior path defined by any number of the tubular members and connecting joints to permit the rodent access to the bait member.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling a land vehicle which is self-driving or partially self-driving, comprising a coarse tuning assembly (1, 2, 3) and a fine tuning assembly (4), the coarse tuning assembly (1, 2, 3) comprising: (a) a sensor interface (1) which measures kinematic parameters including speed and braking, (b) fuzzy descriptions which model guidance, navigation and control of the vehicle, and which include: (i) driver behavior and driving dynamics, (ii) uncertainties due to weather, road conditions and traffic, and (iii) input faults including mechanical and electrical parts, and (c) an adaptive fuzzy logic controller (3), and the fine tuning assembly (4) comprising: (a) inputs from the coarse tuning assembly (1, 2, 3), (b) precognition horizons determining how many future samples of input sensor information are required for an optimum control sequence, (c) a linearized multi-input multi-output regression model extracted from the adaptive fuzzy logic controller (3), and (d) a non-linear dynamic linearized re

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer readable storage media for trials onboarding. A server may receive a request to generate a trial instance of an organization providing data and functionality for a period of time. Data on the request may also be stored. The trial instance may be selected from a template based on an access channel corresponding to the request.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a control panel of a security system that protects a secured geographic area, wherein a controller enters a set-up mode in response to detecting entry of a code by an authorized user through a user interface and opening of an access door and wirelessly pairs a portable device carried by the authorized user with the control panel and registers the portable device with the controller while in the set-up mode, wherein, when operating in a normal operating mode, the controller detects the portable device and automatically forms a wireless control connection between the portable device and the control panel, and wherein the controller enters a log-on mode during set-up in response to connecting to the portable device and allows the authorized user to unlock the access door and enter a password at the controller, thereby enabling service and control from the portable device.

Abstract: A golf course bunker drainage system has been developed that is a modular structure taking the form of a plurality of porous bunker paver blocks formed of material exhibiting vertical and horizontal infiltration rates at least the same as bunker sand. The plurality of porous bunker paver blocks is disposed as a boundary layer between a bunker subsoil bottom surface and overlying bunker sand, allowing rainwater to drain into the subsoil, with excess rainwater directed away from the bunker sand. The use of bunker paver blocks also maintains the integrity of the bunker shape and prevents movement of sand and other materials along steeply sloping bunker sidewalls.

Abstract: An RFID cabinet system is provided for monitoring items having an RFID tag. System includes cabinet having open interior where items are stored and at least one door providing access to items. Static RFID system is provided for reading and identifying data embedded on RFID tag located on at least some of the items placed within cabinet. Static RFID system is configured to monitor substantially all items located within the interior of cabinet when door is closed. Transaction RFID system is provided for reading one of the RFID tags upon removal or return of the associated item from cabinet. Transaction RFID system is operable when door is open. Computer system is configured to sense opening and closing of door. Computer system is configured to receive input that identifies user, and computer system is configured to periodically record data read from RFID tags by static RFID system and transaction RFID system.

Abstract: This invention discloses drug-delivery compositions, methods of making prodrugs, and methods of drug delivery using a self-assembled gelator. The backbone of the gelator can contain a drug or prodrug, such as acetaminophen or salicin. Additional drugs or agents can be encapsulated in the gelator. Enzymatic or hydrolytic cleavage can be used to release the drugs.

Abstract: A system providing a control panel of a security system that protects a secured geographic area, the controller entering a set-up mode in response to detecting entry of a code by an authorized user through the user interface and opening an access door, wirelessly pairing a portable device carried by the user with the control panel and registering the portable device with the controller while in the set-up mode, operating in the normal operating mode detecting the registered portable device and automatically forming a wireless control connection between the proximate portable device and the control panel, wherein the controller enters a log-on mode during set-up in response to connecting to the wireless device and allows the authorized user to unlock the access door and enter a password at the controller enabling service and control from the wireless device.

Abstract: A system comprising instrumentalities and methods for removing intramedullary stem component pieces of a tibial implant from a distal tibia.

Abstract: A method for preparing hydro/organo gelators from disaccharide sugars by biocatalysis and their use in enzyme-triggered drug delivery. Controlled delivery of an anti-inflammatory, chemopreventive drug is achieved by an enzyme-triggered drug release mechanism via degradation of encapsulated hydrogels. The hydro- and organo-gelators are synthesized in high yields from renewable resources by using a regioselective enzyme catalysis and a known chemopreventive and anti-inflammatory drug, curcumin, is encapsulated in the gel matrix and released by enzyme triggered delivery. The release of the drug occurs at the physiological temperature and control of the drug release rate is achieved by manipulating the enzyme concentration and temperature. The by-products formed after the gel degradation clearly demonstrated the site specificity of degradation of the gelator by enzyme catalysis.

Abstract: A method for enhancing amidohydrolase activity of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH) is disclosed. The method comprising administering a phenoxyacyl-ethanolamide that causes the enhanced activity. The enhanced activity can have numerous effects on biological organisms including, for example, enhancing the growth of certain seedlings.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for using a computer-readable, graphical code on a mobile device to deliver a medical service. The method can include accessing appointment data via a mobile software application and checking-in to the appointment and to medical service rooms by using the mobile software application. In one embodiment, the mobile software application includes a computer-readable, graphical code, and in another construction, the mobile software application includes the use of a micro-location device. Other methods, and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for reducing the volumes occupied by data, comprising: (1) a source systems data profiler and extractor subsystem, (2) a stage 1 data reduction subsystem (2), (3) a stage 2 data reduction persistent homology machine (3), (4) a stage 3 data reduction holographic producer (4). The apparatus uses information density holography to reduce the data volumes and may be used in many applications including cybernetic control in spacecraft, autonomous vehicles and manufacturing plant robotics.

Abstract: A rodent bait system for use with a vehicle to prevent rodents from entering an interior portion of the vehicle is provided. The rodent bait system includes a base assembly having a plurality of tubular members coupled together by connecting joints, the base assembly designed to be disposed on a ground surface and oriented such that the plurality of tubular members and connecting joints conform around at least one tire of the vehicle, the plurality of tubular members having at least one entryway for permitting a rodent to enter the base assembly, a housing assembly coupled to the base assembly, and a bait member disposed within the housing assembly. The rodent enters the entryway of the base assembly and is directed along an interior path defined by any number of the tubular members and connecting joints to permit the rodent to access the bait member.

Abstract: A method for enhancing amidohydrolase activity of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH) is disclosed. The method comprising administering a phenoxyacylethanolamide that causes the enhanced activity. The enhanced activity can have numerous effects on biological organisms including, for example, enhancing the growth of certain seedlings. The subject matter disclosed herein relates to enhancers of amidohydrolase activity.

Abstract: A visualization system for displaying volumetric renderings includes a display, a user input actuator that is movable over a first range, a second range, and a third range, and a processor. The second range is located between the first range and the third range. The processor is configured to generate a first volumetric rendering according to a first transfer function when the user input actuator is positioned in the first range, and generate the first volumetric rendering according to a second transfer function when the user input actuator is positioned in the third range. The second transfer function is different than the first transfer function. The processor is further configured to generate the first volumetric rendering according to a blending of the first transfer function and the second transfer function when the user input actuator is positioned in the second range, and display the first volumetric rendering on the display.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for users to communicate with encoded messages via their wearables devices. Users can send encoded messages by pressing on at least one button on the wearable devices. Pressing the at least one button in different sequences can mean different messages. The encoded messages can be sent from a first wearable device to a second wearable device, and the received encoded messages can be displayed as a configuration of at least one light on the second wearable device. Messages can be sent over any suitable communications medium from one wearable device to another wearable device. Devices can also use other wearable devices to relay messages. A wearable device can be paired with a communication device and use the communication device's network to send and/or receive messages over a long distance.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for assisting in providing consistent alignment of a handheld intra-oral imaging device for a series of images. Live image data of the patient is received from the intra-oral image capture device and displayed on the display. A previously stored intra-oral image of the patient is accessed from the non-transitory memory and an alignment mask is generated based on the accessed previously stored intra-oral image. The alignment mask is displayed on the display overlaid onto the live image data. The system captures a new intra-oral image of the patient from the live image data and stores the new intra-oral image to the non-transitory memory.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling a land vehicle which is self-driving or partially self-driving, which apparatus comprises a coarse tuning assembly (1, 2, 3) and a fine tuning assembly (4), the coarse tuning assembly (1, 2, 3) being such that It comprises: a. a sensor interface (1) which measures kinematic parameters including speed and braking, b. fuzzy descriptions to model guidance, navigation and control of the vehicle, the fuzzy descriptions including: (i) driver behaviour and driving dynamics, (ii) uncertainties due to the environment including weather, road conditions and traffic, and (iii) input faults including mechanical and electrical parts, and c.