Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.

Abstract: A power amplifier is provided. The power amplifier comprises: a universal pulse converter configured to: receive at least one analog input; and modulate an in-phase component of the at least one analog input and a quadrature component of the at least one input signal; a processor configured to process the in-phase and quadrature components, the processor comprising: a clock configured to produce a clock signal; a pulse processor configured to remove non-essential information from the modulated in-phase and quadrature components; and a pulse converter configured to output a control signal based on a selected amplifier class; and a switching network configured to actuate one or more switches based on the control signal to output an amplified signal.

Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.

Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.

Abstract: A maritime floatation device for using remote firing devices above and below the water line by way of non-electric or electric initiation, the maritime floatation device includes: a) a receiver housing having a combination of at least two receivers connectable via shock tube to respective explosive means, one receiver is adapted for timed initiation for separation and the second receiver adapted for remote initiation or timed initiation in order to meet the desired required operational capabilities of the maritime floatation device; b) a releasable basket housing connected to receiver housing; c) retention means for retaining two housings together; d) separation means for deactivating the retention means so as to allow for separation the receiver housing from the basket housing upon the activation of the separation means by the explosive means initiated from a timed initiated receiver; e) a shock tube spool position able within the basket housing wherein the spool accommodates and includes a length of shock

Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.

Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.

Abstract: An implantable support implantable in a neophallus to support a neopenis includes a first tubular sleeve extending from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion; a first base coupled to the proximal end portion of the first tubular sleeve, where the first base is adapted to be secured to a pubic ramus of a pelvis; and a first opening formed in the first tubular sleeve, where the first opening communicates with a recess that is sized to receive an implantable penile prosthesis. The first tubular sleeve is adapted to provide the neophallus with an artificial tunica located between the recess and the neophallus of the neopenis.

Abstract: A power amplifier is provided. The power amplifier comprises: a universal pulse converter configured to: receive at least one analog input; and modulate an in-phase component of the at least one analog input and a quadrature component of the at least one input signal; a processor configured to process the in-phase and quadrature components, the processor comprising: a clock configured to produce a clock signal; a pulse processor configured to remove non-essential information from the modulated in-phase and quadrature components; and a pulse converter configured to output a control signal based on a selected amplifier class; and a switching network configured to actuate one or more switches based on the control signal to output an amplified signal.

Abstract: A power amplifier includes an in-phase modulator configured to modulate an in-phase component of an input signal, a quadrature modulator configured to modulate a quadrature component of the input signal, and a processor configured to process the in-phase and quadrature components. The processor includes a clock configured to produce a clock signal, a pulse processor configured to remove non-essential information from the modulated in-phase and quadrature components, and a pulse converter configured to select an amplifier class and output a control signal based on the selected amplifier class. A switching network is also included and configured to actuate one or more switches based on the control signal to output an amplified signal.

Abstract: A digital microform imaging apparatus includes a bracket movably coupled to a chassis. A microform media support is coupled to the bracket and includes a frame and a window supported by the frame. An illumination source is provided to direct light through the window of the microform media support along an optical axis. An optical sensor is positioned along the optical axis. A motor is operatively engaged with the microform media support to move the bracket and frame relative to the chassis along an axis perpendicular to the optical axis.

Abstract: Systems and methods use a digital microform imaging apparatus for sensing an image mark on the microform containing the image of a document. The use of an area sensor with an adjustable region of interest can be used to improve the detection speed of image marks as a roll of microform is being transported.

Abstract: A maritime floatation device for using remote firing devices above and below the water line by way of non-electric or electric initiation, the maritime floatation device includes: a) a receiver housing having a combination of at least two receivers connectable via shock tube to respective explosive means, one receiver is adapted for timed initiation for separation and the second receiver adapted for remote initiation or timed initiation in order to meet the desired required operational capabilities of the maritime floatation device; b) a releasable basket housing connected to receiver housing; c) retention means for retaining two housings together; d) separation means for deactivating the retention means so as to allow for separation the receiver housing from the basket housing upon the activation of the separation means by the explosive means initiated from a timed initiated receiver; e) a shock tube spool position able within the basket housing wherein the spool accommodates and includes a length of shoc

Abstract: Systems and methods use a digital microform imaging apparatus for sensing an image mark on the microform containing the image of a document.

Abstract: A power amplifier includes an in-phase modulator configured to modulate an in-phase component of an input signal, a quadrature modulator configured to modulate a quadrature component of the input signal, and a processor configured to process the in-phase and quadrature components. The processor includes a clock configured to produce a clock signal, a pulse processor configured to remove non-essential information from the modulated in-phase and quadrature components, and a pulse converter configured to select an amplifier class and output a control signal based on the selected amplifier class. A switching network is also included and configured to actuate one or more switches based on the control signal to output an amplified signal.

Abstract: An implantable support implantable in a neophallus to support a neopenis includes a first tubular sleeve extending from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion; a first base coupled to the proximal end portion of the first tubular sleeve, where the first base is adapted to be secured to a pubic ramus of a pelvis; and a first opening formed in the first tubular sleeve, where the first opening communicates with a recess that is sized to receive an implantable penile prosthesis. The first tubular sleeve is adapted to provide the neophallus with an artificial tunica located between the recess and the neophallus of the neopenis.

Abstract: There is provided an optical communication system comprising: a transmitter comprising: a modulator configured to output a digital signal representing information to be transmitted; a biaser configured to output a bias level; a drive level controller configured to output a control signal; a switch electrically connected to the modulator, wherein the switch receives the digital signal and a reference voltage set by the control signal; and at least one light emitting diode (LED) electrically connected to the switch and the biaser. The LED is configured to emit light and pulse at varying power levels between the bias level and the reference voltage. The system further comprises a receiver comprising: a detector configured to receive light emitted by the LED and output a detected signal; and a demodulator configured to receive the detected signal and output demodulated information.

Abstract: Arrangements and techniques for testing mobile devices within a test module. The test modules are portable and may be stacked to provide a modular testing system. A pulley system may be used to move an actuator arm horizontally in the X and Y directions. The actuator arm may be moved vertically in the Z direction such that a tip may engage a touchscreen of a mobile device being tested or a user interface element of the mobile device.

Abstract: A digital microform imaging apparatus includes a bracket movably coupled to a chassis. A microform media support is coupled to the bracket and includes a frame and a window supported by the frame. An illumination source is provided to direct light through the window of the microform media support along an optical axis. An optical sensor is positioned along the optical axis. A motor is operatively engaged with the microform media support to move the bracket and frame relative to the chassis along an axis perpendicular to the optical axis.

Abstract: There is provided an optical communication system comprising: a transmitter comprising: a modulator configured to output a digital signal representing information to be transmitted; a biaser configured to output a bias level; a drive level controller configured to output a control signal; a switch electrically connected to the modulator, wherein the switch receives the digital signal and a reference voltage set by the control signal; and at least one light emitting diode (LED) electrically connected to the switch and the biaser. The LED is configured to emit light and pulse at varying power levels between the bias level and the reference voltage. The system further comprises a receiver comprising: a detector configured to receive light emitted by the LED and output a detected signal; and a demodulator configured to receive the detected signal and output demodulated information.