Abstract: A method of using an intelligent, multi-function robot having and using internal Artificial Intelligence (AI). The method includes the steps of: during a pre-initialization process or an initialization process prior to autonomous operation of the robot, downloading from an external server when the robot is online the functionality and data required for the robot to perform a particular task; during autonomous operation of the robot, the robot not using said external server or said external AI; running software natively on a limited amount of hardware on the robot for performing preconfigured functions, wherein the data stored on the robot consists only of that necessary for performing the preconfigured functions; and adapting said robot for autonomous movement within a defined premises.

Abstract: An intelligent, multi-function robot capable of autonomous movement includes multiple functional modules to perform functional features of the robot and a brain to activate the functional features. Each functional module is packaged in its own isolated container and each container is a virtual environment container within which the module operates. The functional features are low resource processing tasks useful for autonomous operation of the robot.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods of RNA analysis. In particular, the present disclosure provides a method of RNA analysis that includes obtaining a sample, applying one or more multi-partite probes to the sample, where each of the one or more multi-partite probes includes at least two sub-probes, annealing at least one of the applied one or more multi-partite probes to at least one target nucleic acid within the sample, and ligating the at least two sub-probes associated with the at least one annealed multi-partite probe to create a target nucleic acid proxy that can be detected.

Abstract: Long adapter single strand oligonucleotide (LASSO) probes that can be used to capture and clone thousands of kilobase-sized DNA fragments in a single reaction, as well as methods of generating the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods of RNA analysis. In particular, the present disclosure provides a method of RNA analysis that includes obtaining a sample, applying one or more multi-partite probes to the sample, where each of the one or more multi-partite probes includes at least two sub-probes, annealing at least one of the applied one or more multi-partite probes to at least one target nucleic acid within the sample, and ligating the at least two sub-probes associated with the at least one annealed multi-partite probe to create a target nucleic acid proxy that can be detected.

Abstract: Long adapter single strand oligonucleotide (LASSO) probes that can be used to capture and clone thousands of kilobase-sized DNA fragments in a single reaction, as well as methods of generating the same.

Abstract: An application that consumes key management information (e.g., keys and certificates) through a conventional keystore API is configured to recognize a new keystore type. In addition, the services of that API are pointed to a management server component associated with a key management protocol (e.g., KMIP), and a client component of the key management protocol is instantiated as a “semi-remote” keystore in association with the application. Once configured to use the new keystore type, the consuming application uses the keystore API in a conventional manner, but calls to the new keystore type are directed to the KMIP client. The client intercepts these calls and then interacts with the KMIP server on behalf of the consuming application, and without the application being aware of the interaction over the KMIP client-server API. This approach enables the consuming application to take advantage of the full benefits provided by the key management protocol transparently.

Abstract: An application that consumes key management information (e.g., keys and certificates) through a conventional keystore API is configured to recognize a new keystore type. In addition, the services of that API are pointed to a management server component associated with a key management protocol (e.g., KMIP), and a client component of the key management protocol is instantiated as a “semi-remote” keystore in association with the application. Once configured to use the new keystore type, the consuming application uses the keystore API in a conventional manner, but calls to the new keystore type are directed to the KMIP client. The client intercepts these calls and then interacts with the KMIP server on behalf of the consuming application, and without the application being aware of the interaction over the KMIP client-server API. This approach enables the consuming application to take advantage of the full benefits provided by the key management protocol transparently.

Abstract: A method and apparatus with software supplied wirelessly as a downloaded application for preventing texting on cellular telephones while driving. A cellular telephone moving faster than a predetermined speed (for example 15 MPH) automatically locks out the texting function. Dialing of full telephone numbers under these conditions can also be locked out. If the phone becomes stationary for a predetermined period (say 3 minutes), the lockout can be removed. A passenger can enter an override code to prevent the lockout. In some embodiments the override code can only be entered when the phone is moving faster than the predetermined speed and/or when several buttons are depressed simultaneously requiring operation with two hands.

Abstract: A fine positioner module is used to perform fine positioning of a device that is pressing against a work surface. In some embodiments, the fine positioner module includes a contact member for making contact with a work surface, a position adjustor for using the contact member to move the device along the work surface, and an actuator for relieving pressure of the device against the work surface while the contact member is used to move the device along the work surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for making a genetically modified cotton plant by regenerating a whole plant from a plant cell that has been transfected with DNA sequences including a gene, the expression of which results in suppression of oil biosynthesis in the developing seed. Plants made according to this method exhibit increased production of fiber. Also disclosed is a method for making a non-genetically modified cotton plant with reduced seed-oil content by selecting native alleles or alleles produced through mutagenesis that result in reduced oil content with resulting enhanced fiber yield. Methods are disclosed for developing commercially acceptable cultivars that contain the cottonseed-oil suppression trait. Plant cells, plant tissues, plant seed and whole plants containing the above DNA sequences and alleles form part of the invention.

Abstract: A system includes an end effector, a robotic wrist for orienting the end effector; and a robotic arm for positioning the end effector. The robotic arm is foldable into a stack. The robotic wrist is mounted to a last link of the robotic arm.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing texting on cellular telephones while driving. A cellular telephone moving faster than a predetermined speed (for example 15 MPH) automatically locks out the texting function. Dialing of full telephone numbers under these conditions can also be locked out. If the phone becomes stationary for a predetermined period (say 3 minutes), the lockout can be removed. A passenger can enter an override code to prevent the lockout. In some embodiments the override code can only be entered when the phone is moving faster than the predetermined speed and/or when several buttons are depressed simultaneously requiring operation with two hands.

Abstract: A method for the realisation of DNA microarrays with linear high density probes, comprising a phase of replication of template DNA strands of a template microarray and a subsequent phase of stamping of the molecules obtained by replication on a substrate via the SuNS technique; the template strands (21, 38, 44) of said template microarray are either composed of or derived from a rolling circle (21; 38; 43).

Abstract: A printing device for fabricating hydrogel based microarrays by a nanostamping process is provided. Features of a preferred printing device include: maintaing consistent temperature profile during contact; reproducible temperature profile during separation; constant and uniform pressure profile during contact; and parallelism tolerance during conditions where the gimbal is slightly offset.

Abstract: A system includes an end effector, a robotic wrist for orienting the end effector; and a robotic arm for positioning the end effector. The robotic arm is foldable into a stack. The robotic wrist is mounted to a last link of the robotic arm.

Abstract: A fine positioner module is used to perform fine positioning of a device that is pressing against a work surface. In some embodiments, the fine positioner module includes a contact member for making contact with a work surface, a position adjustor for using the contact member to move the device along the work surface, and an actuator for relieving pressure of the device against the work surface while the contact member is used to move the device along the work surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for making a genetically modified cotton plant by regenerating a whole plant from a plant cell that has been transfected with DNA sequences including a gene, the expression of which results in suppression of oil biosynthesis in the developing seed. Plants made according to this method exhibit increased production of fiber. Also disclosed is a method for making a non-genetically modified cotton plant with reduced seed-oil content by selecting native alleles or alleles produced through mutagenesis that result in reduced oil content with resulting enhanced fiber yield. Methods are disclosed for developing commercially acceptable cultivars that contain the cottonseed-oil suppression trait. Plant cells, plant tissues, plant seed and whole plants containing the above DNA sequences and alleles form part of the invention.

Abstract: A switch responsive to movements such as those occurring in a boat with respect to a horizontal plane is provided with electrical contacts arranged in a circular pattern in proximity to a fluid electrical conductor in a shallow annular chamber. The electrical contacts are arranged in two groups, the contacts of one group being positioned between the contacts of the other group so that an electrical circuit may be established by the fluid conductor between any of a number of pairs of the electrical contacts depending upon the tilting of the switch and the resultant positioning of the fluid conductor. Electrical circuits so established are useful in actuating devices, such as solenoids, and the movement of the cores thereof may be used to control stabilizing fins on a boat to overcome sideward tilting of the boat with respect to horizontal.

Abstract: The mechanism is used with a yarn winder having a traverse guide box or housing, a traverse guide and chucks, drive rolls, and control rollers for rotating yarn package supports, such as bobbins or tubes, and provided with a yarn catching device, such as a peripheral groove or hook, adjacent one end of the package supports, with the traverse guide cross-winding yarn packages on the supports. The yarn strung up in the winder, under a tension tending to move the yarn into a traverse guide, is caught in a guide member, while restrained from entering the traverse guide, and the yarn is moved by the guide member into a position aligned with a yarn catching device for catching of the yarn which is then broken or cut. The yarn is then moved in the guide member axially of the package support to wind a few turns therealong as a transfer tail, after which the yarn is released from the guide member to enter the traverse guide for cross-winding to form the yarn package.