Abstract: A method of recommending an unplayed game application to a user includes obtaining a game history associated with a user profile, wherein the game history includes at least one game record of a game application the user profile has been used to play, and evaluating the game history to obtain a plurality of game events associated with a game application of the game history. The method further includes accessing a table of tags associated with the plurality of game events associated with the game application, aggregating a plurality of tags in a tag list in the user profile based at least partially on the table of tags and the plurality of game events, and presenting to the user a recommendation of an unplayed game application based at least partially on the plurality of tags.

Abstract: A method of recommending an unplayed game application to a user includes obtaining a game history associated with a user profile, wherein the game history includes at least one game record of a game application the user profile has been used to play, and evaluating the game history to obtain a plurality of game events associated with a game application of the game history. The method further includes accessing a table of tags associated with the plurality of game events associated with the game application, aggregating a plurality of tags in a tag list in the user profile based at least partially on the table of tags and the plurality of game events, and presenting to the user a recommendation of an unplayed game application based at least partially on the plurality of tags.

Abstract: A system for forming corneal implants includes a first cutting apparatus configured to cut a donor cornea and form a portion of corneal tissue. The donor cornea includes an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The first cutting apparatus is configured to cut the donor cornea along an axis extending between the anterior surface and the posterior surface. The system also includes a second cutting apparatus configured to form a plurality of lenticules from the portion of corneal tissue by making, to the portion of corneal tissue, a series of cuts transverse to the axis. Corneal tissue between consecutive cuts by the second cutting apparatus provides a corresponding lenticule to be shaped for a corneal implant. A distance between the consecutive cuts defines a thickness for the corresponding lenticule.

Abstract: A training simulator may be used to present a number of different scenarios to a user, and to evaluate the user's response to the scenarios. In some implementations, the training simulator may include a simulation timer that advances at a rate that is different than real-time, such as a real-time minute equaling an hour of simulated time. For each of the scenarios presented during a training episode, the user may respond by selecting one or more possible decision options, each relating to a different way to address the situation presented in the scenario. The user's response may be scored, according to certain implementations, by adjusting the value of multiple scoring metrics, each of which relates to a different user performance indicator.

Abstract: A training simulator may be used to present a number of different scenarios to a user, and to evaluate the user's response to the scenarios. In some implementations, the training simulator may include a simulation timer that advances at a rate that is different than real-time, such as a real-time minute equaling an hour of simulated time. For each of the scenarios presented during a training episode, the user may respond by selecting one or more possible decision options, each relating to a different way to address the situation presented in the scenario. The user's response may be scored, according to certain implementations, by adjusting the value of multiple scoring metrics, each of which relates to a different user performance indicator.

Abstract: A single crystal spinel wafer is disclosed, including a front face and a back face; and an outer periphery having first and second flats. In certain embodiments, the single crystal wafer has a specific crystallographic orientation, and the flats are provided to extend along desired plane sets. The flats may advantageously identify orientation of cleavage planes, and direction of cleavage of cleavage planes.

Abstract: Single crystal spinel boules, wafers, substrates and active devices including same are disclosed. In one embodiment, such articles have reduced mechanical stress and/or strain represented by improved yield rates.

Abstract: An optical lens element is disclosed, formed of single crystal spinel material, the optical element having an optical transmittance of not less than 75%. Also, a lithographic patterning apparatus is disclosed, including a radiation source and a mask having a pattern arranged downstream of the radiation source, the mask receiving radiation to provide a patterned beam. Further, a projection optic for projecting the patterned beam onto a substrate is provided, the projection optic having multiple optical lens elements, at least one of which is comprised of single crystal spinel material, and a substrate table for receiving the substrate is provided. In addition, methods for processing semiconductor devices are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel nonlinear optical materials are described having the general formula 5MxM?yScz(BO3)4 where M and M? are metals, typically rare earth metals, and the sum of x, y, and z is about four. One example of such a material is La0.7Y0.3SC3(BO3)4. Exemplary crystalline materials according to the general formula exhibit useful optical characteristics and desirable physical properties for nonlinear optical applications. Novel compositions and devices using the nonlinear optical materials also are described.

Abstract: Single crystal spinel boules, wafers, substrates and active devices including same are disclosed. In one embodiment, such articles have reduced mechanical stress and/or strain represented by improved yield rates.

Abstract: Single crystal spinel boules, wafers, substrates and active devices including same are disclosed. In one embodiment, such articles have reduced mechanical stress and/or strain represented by improved yield rates.

Abstract: A single crystal spinel wafer is disclosed, including a front face and a back face; and an outer periphery having first and second flats. In certain embodiments, the single crystal wafer has a specific crystallographic orientation, and the flats are provided to extend along desired plane sets. The flats may advantageously identify orientation of cleavage planes, and direction of cleavage of cleavage planes.

Abstract: A single crystal spinel material is disclosed, the material having a non-stoichiometric composition and having a transparency window over a wavelength range of about 400 nm to about 800 nm. According to an embodiment, the transparency window is defined as the largest single absorptivity peak height along the wavelength range to be not greater than 0.35 cm?1.