Abstract: An image of a sample collection device is captured. The image of the sample collection device is analyzed to determine whether the sample collection device includes a sufficient amount of fluid sample. The image of the sample collection device is validated based on a result of the image analysis.

Abstract: A display article is described herein that includes: a substrate comprising a thickness and a primary surface; a textured surface region; and an antireflective coating disposed on the textured surface region. The textured surface region comprises structural features and an average texture height (Rtext) from 50 nm to 300 nm. The substrate exhibits a sparkle of less than 5%, as measured by PPD140, and a transmittance haze of less than 40%, at a 0° incident angle. The antireflective coating comprises alternating high refractive index and low refractive index layers. Each of the low index layers comprises a refractive index of less than or equal to 1.8, and each of the high index layers comprises a refractive index of greater than 1.8. The article also exhibits a first-surface average photopic specular reflectance (% R) of less than 0.3% at any incident angle from about 5° to 20° from normal at visible wavelengths.

Abstract: Bonding dissimilar materials of medical device components can be carried out by applying an adhesive on at least one surface of two components which are composed of dissimilar materials and contacting the surfaces and exposing the contacted surfaces to heat and/or irradiate the adhesive to cure the adhesive and bond the surfaces. One medical component, e.g., medical tubing, can be composed of a non-polar, polyvinyl chloride free thermoplastic polymeric material and the other medical component, e.g., a medical connector, can be composed of polyacrylate, polyacrylonitrile, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), methyl methacrylate-acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (mABS), polyester, and/or a polycarbonate material. The adhesive formulation can include: (a) a polyolefin oligomer having reactive acrylate groups and alkenyl groups, (b) an initiator, and optionally (c) a solvent.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an aircraft with one or more tilting fan assemblies that are configured to tilt between a forward flight position and a vertical lift position. The aircraft may also include a plurality of lift fan assemblies for vertical movement. The tilting fan assemblies may be coupled to the fuselage or wings of the aircraft via one or more tilting mechanisms. A control system coupled to the aircraft may control the one or more tilting mechanisms to move the tilting fan assemblies between the forward flight position and the vertical lift position. The tilting fan assemblies may be coupled to one or more support structures that are coupled the fuselage or wings of the aircraft.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an aircraft with one or more tilting fan assemblies that are configured to tilt between a forward flight position and a vertical lift position. The aircraft may also include a plurality of lift fan assemblies for vertical movement. The tilting fan assemblies may be coupled to the fuselage or wings of the aircraft via one or more tilting mechanisms. A control system coupled to the aircraft may control the one or more tilting mechanisms to move the tilting fan assemblies between the forward flight position and the vertical lift position. The tilting fan assemblies may be coupled to one or more support structures that are coupled the fuselage or wings of the aircraft.

Abstract: Methods and systems for laser cutting of components are disclosed herein. Examples are specifically suited for laser cutting relatively large components of e.g. a vehicle framework such as a unitary side panel of a vehicle door. Multiple robots may perform laser cutting operations substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: Methods and systems for laser cutting of components are disclosed herein. Examples are specifically suited for laser cutting relatively large components of e.g. a vehicle framework such as a unitary side panel of a vehicle door. Multiple robots may perform laser cutting operations substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: A controller for a machine may receive an activation command to activate a metering operation that is to vibrate an implement of the machine by repetitive changing of at least one of an angle or a position of the implement. The controller may generate, while the metering operation is ongoing, a metering control signal for the metering operation by adjusting a baseline metering signal in accordance with sensor data relating to a characteristic of the implement. The controller may cause actuation of an implement actuator for the implement in accordance with the metering control signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for genetically modifying lymphocytes, for example T cells and/or NK cells, in shorter times than previously and/or in whole blood or a component thereof. In some embodiments a lymphodepletion filter assembly is used before or after forming a reaction mixture where lymphocytes are contacted with recombinant retroviral particles in a closed system, to genetically modify the lymphocytes.

Abstract: Techniques and devices are described for communicating domain name system zone metadata to dynamic nameserver proxies. A method can include signing service receiving a first request for a resource record (RR). The signing service can transmit to a backend unit, a domain name system (DNS) query for information associated with a subdomain. The signing service can receive, from the backend unit of the computing system, a first DNS response comprising the information associated with the subdomain. The signing service can determine whether the information comprises a flagged nameserver record. The signing service can generate a second DNS response, content of the DNS response based at least in part on whether the information associated with the subdomain comprises the flagged nameserver record. The signing service can transmit the second DNS response to the DNS resolver.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein refer to a device having a multi-layered logic structure with multiple layers including a first layer and a second layer arranged vertically in a stacked configuration. The device may have a first network that links nodes together in the first layer. The device may have a second network that links the nodes in the first layer together by way of the second layer so as to reduce latency related to data transfer between the nodes.

Abstract: Example meters disclosed herein include a user interface to accept user input in response to activation of a prompting indicator. Disclosed example meters also include a controller to control a light projector to project light onto a first projection area of a surface, the light projector activated in association with the activation of the prompting indicator. In some examples, the controller is also to control the light projector to project light onto a second projection area of the surface in response to expiration of a time period without receipt of any user input responsive the activation of the prompting indicator.

Abstract: A latch assembly for mounting in an opening of a door and for releasably latching the door to a door frame. The latch assembly includes a housing that is mountable to the opening of the door. A lever is rotatably coupled to the housing between a deployed position and a retracted position. A lock plug is rotatably mounted within the housing, the lock plug having one end for receiving either a tool or key, and an opposite end having an engagement surface. A latching member is movably coupled to the housing, and is engaged with both the rotatable lock plug and the lever in the retracted position of the lever. A torsion spring biases the lock plug back to a starting position after the lock plug is rotated from the starting position using the tool or the key.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided, which may be associated with brain computer interface (BCI), and which may use brain activity monitoring data in determining output for presenting a message or implementing a command on a device or system. Two or more signals may be obtained from a user, each generated by the user at least in part by the user engaging in specific thinking to cause value(s) of parameter(s) relating to the brain activity of the user to meet specified condition(s), where that which is thought in the specific thinking is not required to be related to the message or the command. The signals may be used in determining data values that may be used in determining a set of data values. The set of data values may be used in determining the message for presentation or the command for implementation on a system or device.

Abstract: Described is a non-radioactive homogenous plasma ion source that is power efficient. The non-radioactive plasma ion source comprises an ion source, an ion source housing for retaining the ion source, a gas inlet chamber having a gas conduit connectable to a gas source, at least one planar electrode for forming an electric field, a mounting head for mounting the non-radioactive plasma ion source device to an external device, and a passageway extending across a longitudinal axis of the non-radioactive plasma ion source device for allowing gas to flow therethrough. The gas inlet chamber has an improved design in that the gas inlet chamber comprises one or more openings in a body of the gas inlet chamber, the one or more openings being spaced such that the gas from the gas source is injected uniformly into the passageway.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to the field of medical devices and, more specifically, to a handheld device that stimulates the meibomian gland of the eyelid mechanically, and specifically stimulates the meibomian glands of the eyelid to treat Meibomian gland dysfunction, also known as “Dry eye” and chronic marginal eyelid inflammation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device may include a first chip with a first wafer and a first dielectric layer, and a second chip that includes a second wafer and a second dielectric layer, the second chip having a backside surface and a frontside surface opposed to the backside surface and bonded to the first chip at the frontside surface to define a bond line between the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer. The semiconductor device may include a die seal layer on the backside surface having a die seal ground contact in contact with the second wafer, and an electrostatic discharge path that includes the die seal layer, the die seal ground contact, a first die seal in the first dielectric layer, a second die seal in the second dielectric layer, and a hybrid bond connecting the first die seal and the second die seal through the bond line.

Abstract: A glass-based assembly includes a glass or glass-ceramic substrate comprising a surface. The surface has flaws, such as a population of small cracks extending into the surface, whereby the substrate is weakened relative to ideal strength thereof. The assembly further includes a coating coupled to the substrate and overlaying at least some of the flaws. Ultimate strength of the substrate with the coating coupled thereto is greater than that of the substrate alone, without the coating.