Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device comprising: at least one opening, the at least one opening being configured receive an object; an inner cavity within the at least one opening, the inner cavity comprising: a light emitting diode (LED), a heat sink connecting the LED to a thermal reservoir, and an insulating layer arranged on the thermal reservoir, the insulating layer comprising an orifice arranged over the LED such that light from the LED passes through the orifice of the insulating layer; and a power source configured to power the LED.

Abstract: Contaminants are removed from a liquid (12) in a storage vessel (14), by using a working liquid to varying the volume of a working cavity (44) sequentially inside a working vessel (16) and using the variations in the volume of the working cavity (44) to vary the volume of a suction cavity (20). The working cavity (44) is defined in a working vessel (18) and the suction cavity (20) is defined in a suction vessel (26) and the vessels (16, 18) are configured so that the volumes of their internal cavities (20, 44) are inter-dependent. Using non-return mechanisms (26, 36) to ensure one-way from the storage vessel (14) via the suction cavity (20) to a filter (28) and back to the storage vessel (14).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a garment comprising: a disinfecting device comprising: a cavity, a sensor operative to actuate upon one or more objects entering the cavity, and a disinfecting portion configured to disinfect the one or more objects within the cavity, the disinfecting portion being actuated upon receiving an indication from the sensor of the one or more objects entering the cavity; and a lighting apparatus disposed on an outer surface of the garment in operative communication with the disinfecting device, the lighting apparatus comprising: a clean visual indicator, an unclean visual indicator, and a switch configured to: responsive to a predetermined amount of time passing and the disinfecting portion not being actuated, display the unclean visual indicator and stop display of the clean visual indicator, and responsive to the disinfecting portion being activated, display the clean visual indicator and stop display of the unclean visual indicator.

Abstract: A monitor comprises circuitry to receive a signal and process the signal to monitor at least one characteristic of a subject, and a flexible polymer casing forming a waterproof enclosure for the circuitry. The flexible polymer casing is infused with a conductive material at at least one location to form at least one infused electrode that extends from an exterior of the flexible polymer casing to an interior of the flexible polymer casing, and the at least one infused electrode is coupled to the circuitry so as to allow the signal to pass from outside the flexible polymer casing to the circuitry. A polymer in a portion of the flexible polymer casing that is infused with the conductive material at the at least one location is cross-linked with a polymer in a portion of the flexible polymer casing that is not infused with the conductive material.

Abstract: A monitor comprises circuitry to receive a signal and process the signal to monitor at least one characteristic of a subject, and a flexible polymer casing forming a waterproof enclosure for the circuitry. The flexible polymer casing is infused with a conductive material at location to form infused electrode that extends from an exterior of the flexible polymer casing to an interior of the flexible polymer casing, and the infused electrode is coupled to the circuitry so as to allow the signal to pass from outside the flexible polymer casing to the circuitry. A polymer in a portion of the flexible polymer casing that is infused with the conductive material at the location is cross-linked with a polymer in a portion of the flexible polymer casing that is not infused with the conductive material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device comprising: at least one opening, the at least one opening being configured receive an object; an inner cavity within the at least one opening, the inner cavity comprising: a light emitting diode (LED), a heat sink connecting the LED to a thermal reservoir, and an insulating layer arranged on the thermal reservoir, the insulating layer comprising an orifice arranged over the LED such that light from the LED passes through the orifice of the insulating layer; and a power source configured to power the LED.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device of the present invention can include a liquid exchange portion comprising: a first thermal reservoir, a liquid circulation channel configured to connect the first thermal reservoir to a second thermal reservoir, and a liquid pumping device configured to circulate liquid, via the liquid circulation channel, between the first thermal reservoir and the second thermal reservoir; and a disinfecting portion including a light emitting diode (LED), a heat sink, an insulating layer arranged on the second thermal reservoir, the insulating layer including an orifice arranged over the LED such that light from the LED passes through the orifice in the insulating layer, and a front layer arranged on the insulating layer arranged over the orifice. Also provided herein are garments comprising the disclosed devices, and methods for making and using the disclosed devices and garments.

Abstract: A device comprises a thermal reservoir, a light emitting diode (LED), a heat sink connecting the LED to the thermal reservoir and an insulating layer arranged on the thermal reservoir, the insulating layer including an orifice arranged over the LED such that light from the LED passes through the orifice in the insulating layer.

Abstract: A monitor comprises circuitry to receive a signal and process the signal to monitor at least one characteristic of a subject, and a flexible polymer casing forming a waterproof enclosure for the circuitry. The flexible polymer casing is infused with a conductive material at at least one location to form at least one infused electrode that extends from an exterior of the flexible polymer casing to an interior of the flexible polymer casing, and the at least one infused electrode is coupled to the circuitry so as to allow the signal to pass from outside the flexible polymer casing to the circuitry. A polymer in a portion of the flexible polymer casing that is infused with the conductive material at the at least one location is cross-linked with a polymer in a portion of the flexible polymer casing that is not infused with the conductive material.

Abstract: A plurality of devices communicate over a bus, the devices comprising a plurality of controller devices and a plurality of second devices. Each of the controller devices is responsible for assigning one or more of the addresses including at least the address of each of a respective one or more of the second devices. A controller device comprises address allocation logic configured to assign an address to each of that controller device's respective one or more second devices, by: searching for a currently unassigned address to assign to each of the respective one or more second devices, and if an unassigned address for one of those one or more second devices cannot be found, to issue a request to at least one other of the controller devices requesting that the other controller device changes one of the one or more addresses which that other controller device is responsible for assigning.

Abstract: A method for inhibition of leukemic stem cells expressing IL-3R? (CD123), comprises contacting the cells with an antigen binding molecule comprising a Fc region or a modified Fc region having enhanced Fc effector function, wherein the antigen binding molecule binds selectively to IL-3R? (CD123). The invention includes the treatment of a hematologic cancer condition in a patient by administration to the patient of an effective amount of the antigen binding molecule.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for densifying a porous structure is disclosed. The porous structure comprises a first surface, a second surface, an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface. The process may comprise progressive densification in conjunction with thermal gradient and/or pressure gradient densification processes.

Abstract: A plurality of devices communicate over a bus, the devices comprising a plurality of controller devices and a plurality of second devices. Each of the controller devices is responsible for assigning one or more of the addresses including at least the address of each of a respective one or more of the second devices. A controller device comprises address allocation logic configured to assign an address to each of that controller device's respective one or more second devices, by: searching for a currently unassigned address to assign to each of the respective one or more second devices, and if an unassigned address for one of those one or more second devices cannot be found, to issue a request to at least one other of the controller devices requesting that the other controller device changes one of the one or more addresses which that other controller device is responsible for assigning.

Abstract: A plurality of devices communicate over a bus, the devices comprising a plurality of controller devices and a plurality of second devices. Each of the controller devices is responsible for assigning one or more of the addresses including at least the address of each of a respective one or more of the second devices. A controller device comprises address allocation logic configured to assign an address to each of that controller device's respective one or more second devices, by: searching for a currently unassigned address to assign to each of the respective one or more second devices, and if an unassigned address for one of those one or more second devices cannot be found, to issue a request to at least one other of the controller devices requesting that the other controller device changes one of the one or more addresses which that other controller device is responsible for assigning.

Abstract: A health-monitor patch comprising at least one physiological sensor and digital processor is configured to be adhered to the skin of a subject. A health-monitor patch may further include an accelerometer and may detect cardiac waveforms, activity performed by the subject, and a body orientation of the subject. A health-monitor patch may be disposable, in some embodiments, and used for outpatient monitoring. Aspects of noise cancellation and reel-to-reel manufacturing are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus displaying content to a viewer by adjusting parameters of the content or display devices based on environmental or display device changes. The apparatus includes a display device with a screen providing digital content. A thematic overlay is provided over the display screen to provide diffuse reflection of light striking the front surface. The output light is a combination of the displayed content from the screen and reflection of light from the thematic overlay. The apparatus includes a digital signage benchmarking tool with an output sensing element a benchmarking module processing the sensed output light to generate output light-based data. The apparatus includes a feedback control module modifying a parameter of the display device based on the output light-based data to modify chromaticity or illumination levels of the display device. The feedback control module operates to modify the digital content to provide the displayed content having an adjusted chromaticity.

Abstract: A method for inhibition of leukemic stem cells expressing IL-3R? (CD123), comprises contacting the cells with an antigen binding molecule comprising a Fc region or a modified Fc region having enhanced Fc effector function, wherein the antigen binding molecule binds selectively to IL-3R? (CD123). The invention includes the treatment of a hematologic cancer condition in a patient by administration to the patient of an effective amount of the antigen binding molecule.

Abstract: A method of manipulating at least a portion of a character model into a pose involving a library data having a plurality of deformations, where each deformation is associated with index values of one or more distance measurement nodes. One or more distance measurement nodes are defined for the portion of the character model, wherein each distance measurement node comprises a number of points on a surface defined by the geometry of the character model, wherein the points are separated by a distance value. A particular pose is selected for the character model portion to establish an initial model by selecting values for the pose controls. For the particular pose, a value of the distance measurement nodes is determined. At least one deformation is selected from the library data based in the value of the distance measurement nodes and applied to the initial model to generate a deformed model.

Abstract: A method of administering a food containing at least transfer factor and lactic acid generating bacteria to mitigate the symptoms of a specific human disease prior to medical or drug intervention. Another food formulation consists of transfer factor, lactic acid generating bacteria, and glucans in appropriate combinations. Other components may be added. The food, administered correctly, reduces cortisol levels, builds the immune system, and balances the endocrine system. Dosage amounts are adjusted for client weight. The method may be used with other treatment options.

Abstract: A health-monitor patch comprising at least one physiological sensor and digital processor is configured to be adhered to the skin of a subject. A health-monitor patch may further include an accelerometer and may detect cardiac waveforms, activity performed by the subject, and a body orientation of the subject. A health-monitor patch may be disposable, in some embodiments, and used for outpatient monitoring. Aspects of noise cancellation and reel-to-reel manufacturing are also described.