Abstract: Systems, methods, and collection devices are disclosed for rapid, local PCR testing. The PCR testing system may be configured for use with a disposable sample collection device that includes a swab configured for collecting a biological sample from a patient; and a sample container configured to receive the swab and separate a bulk quantity of the biological sample from the swab for containment in a bulk collection chamber, which is located with the sample container, wherein the sample container is configured to meter a selected volume of the biological sample into a PCR sample tube, which contains a lyophilized master mix, releasably attachable to the sample container.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and collection devices are disclosed for rapid, local PCR testing. The system may include a PCR testing module, memory configured to store computer-executable instructions, and at least one computer processor configured to access the memory and execute the computer executable instructions to: (i) receive an order for a PCR diagnostic test; (ii) associate a sample collection device (SCD) received by the PCR testing module with the order for a PCR diagnostic test; (iii) instruct the PCR testing module to conduct the PCR diagnostic test on a biological specimen in the SCD received by the PCR testing module; and (iv) cause presentation of results of the PCR diagnostic test.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for rapid PCR testing. Example embodiments may include a PCR testing module that includes a housing having a PCR machine disposed therein; a sample input station on the housing, wherein the sample input station is configured to receive a sample collection device (SCD) comprising a biological specimen sample provided by the patient; an SCD processing mechanism configured to transfer a lysed microportion of the biological specimen sample into a PCR sample tube attached to the SCD; at least one mechanism configured to separate the PCR sample tube from the SCD and transfer the PCR sample tube to the PCR machine; and a controller configured to (i) use the PCR machine to conduct a PCR test on contents of the PCR sample tube, and (ii) generate results of the PCR test.

Abstract: A silicon circuit board substrate is utilized in an electronic device in place of conventional PCB motherboard. The silicon circuit board substrate is adhered to the back side of a display assembly to provide structural support for the substrate. The silicon circuit board substrate and the display assembly may be electrically connected via contact pads provided on the respective sides of the substrate and the display assembly that are connected together.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes a first shield positioned over a top surface of a printed circuit board and a second shield positioned over a bottom surface. The first and second shields include conductive tabs which are coupled to a first side surface of the circuit board, wherein the tabs of the first shield are generally interposed or staggered with the tabs of the second shield.

Abstract: Techniques, apparatuses, and systems for monitoring battery pack health based on detection of dimensional changes in the battery pack are provided. A sensor may be configured to detect dimensional change in a battery pack in at least one dimension beyond a first threshold amount. Detection of such dimensional change may cause a notification to be provided that indicates that the battery pack is potentially degraded.

Abstract: An electronic control unit (20) comprising a cooling module (36) having at least one fluid channel (32) therein, a substrate (50) configured to define an interior region (52) and having an electronic component (54) mounted thereto, such that the electronic component (54) faces the interior region (52), and a cooling fluid (34) within the fluid channel (32), the cooling fluid (34) having a temperature below an operating temperature of the electronic component (54), wherein the cooling module (36) is positioned within the interior region (52), such that the heat generated by the electronic component (54) is convectively transferred to the cooling module (36). By integrating the cooling module (36) with the substrate (50) and by positioning the cooling module (36) in the interior region (52), the cooling module (36) is able to convectively cool the substrate (50).