Abstract: A biological imaging analyzer is described comprises a staining module configured to stain cells of a biological sample so as to produce stained cells. The analyzer also comprises a lighting module configured to illuminate the stained cells, the lighting module comprising a plurality of pulsed lights. The analyzer further comprises an imaging module configured to capture images of the stained cells. A method of flow imaging a biological sample comprises flowing the biological sample including the stained cells through an image capture region of a flowcell. The method also comprises utilizing the lighting module to illuminate the stained cells at the image capture region with the plurality of pulsed lights. The method further comprises capturing images of the stained cells at the image capture region with the imaging module.

Abstract: A network-based manufacturing system for electronic devices includes a work cell, a warehouse having a plurality of storage bins for holding electronic components, and a shuttle for moving the electronic components from the plurality of storage bins to the work cell. In response to receiving a request to build an electronic device, the shuttle robotically transports electronic components from the warehouse to the work cell and the electronic device is assembled within the work cell. A work cell includes a framework having of a plurality of support beams; a plurality of pincers moveably coupled to the framework; a first scaffold base coupled to the framework; a plurality of motors coupled to the framework or pincers. The pincers are capable of manipulating and assembling the electronic components. Methods for use of the system and work cell are used to assemble, prototype, operate, or test electronic device or circuits.

Abstract: A fluid routing plug for use with a fluid end section. The fluid end section being one of a plurality of fluid end sections making up a fluid end side of a high pressure pump. The fluid routing plug is installed within a horizontal bore formed in a fluid end section and is configured to route fluid between an intake and discharge bore. The fluid routing plug comprises a plurality of first and second fluid passages. The first and second passages do not intersect and are offset from one another. The first fluid passages are configured to direct fluid delivered to the horizontal bore from intake bores towards a reciprocating plunger. The second fluid passages are configured to direct fluid pressurized by the plunger towards a discharge bore.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and compositions for screening a library of aptamers for aptamers having a binding affinity to a target molecule. The methods and compositions described herein utilize a throughput approach that is able to simultaneously measure binding affinity and link the binding affinity to the identity (e.g., sequence) of the aptamer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for temperature-based vehicle operation analysis. A thermal sensor measures a temperature associated with an energy storage unit that stores energy. A vehicle attribute sensor measures one or more attributes of a vehicle. The energy storage unit is configured to power a propulsion mechanism of the vehicle. A control system with a processor and memory identifies an effect of the measured temperature associated with the energy storage unit on the one or more attributes of the vehicle. The control system identifies a change to vehicle operation of the vehicle based on the identified effect of the measured temperature associated with the energy storage unit on the one or more attributes of the vehicle. An output interface outputs an indication of the change to vehicle operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device comprises a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistor comprising a gate stack formed over a channel region thereof and a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) comprising a layer stack formed over a collector region thereof. Some features of the MOS transistor and the BJT are co-fabricated such that they have common physical characteristics.

Abstract: Methods and systems for access control in an online environment, such as an e-commerce platform. The system receives a designation of a non-fungible token (NFT) collection in connection with a merchant account, each NFT having a respective combination of attributes. An association is detected between a product record and a combination of two or more of the attributes and the system automatically generates an access rule with regard to the product record that is conditional on ownership of an NFT in the collection that has the combination of the two or more attributes. When a request for access is received, the access rule is applied to provide a user device with access to the one or more product records based on verification of the ownership by the user device of an NFT that meets the condition.

Abstract: A system and method for operating and wagering on a novel sports league. In a preferred, non-limiting embodiment, the novel sports league can incorporate and conduct golf long-drive events in which participants with similar average swing speeds can compete against each other. Men, women, and seniors may also compete against each other as equals within specific swing speed classifications. All competitors can be ranked (regardless of swing speed classification) based on their overall performance average, which can preferably include provisions for accuracy. The collection of statistical data from concluded events can permit proper scheduling of future events to assure further equity amongst all competitors and may also facilitate odds-making for wagering on a future event, which can include, but it not considered limited to, parimutuel wagering.

Abstract: A system including: a plurality of arrayed thermal cameras to provide simultaneous viewing across a half hemisphere of field of regard, wherein each of the plurality of arrayed thermal cameras includes a camera field of view that is overlapping with neighboring cameras, and wherein outputs of the plurality of arrayed thermal cameras are electronically combined to provide a full coverage over the half hemisphere of field of regard.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for receiving a plurality of streams by an implantable component of an implantable medical device system from a plurality of wireless sources and mixing the plurality of streams to generate stimulation signals for use in stimulating a recipient of the implantable medical device system.

Abstract: Managing a data communication network comprises detecting a bursty data transfer, inferring, using machine learning, a flow burst and pause profile of the bursty data transfer using measurements of the bursty data transfer, and managing the data communication network according to the flow burst and pause profile. Managing the data communication network may include managing the bursty data transfer, managing other data transfers, or both according to the flow burst and pause profile. By using the flow burst and pause profile, the desired performance for the burst data transfer may be more readily achieved and the resources of the data communication network may be more efficiently used.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for a hybrid biological and chemical process that captures and converts carbon dioxide and/or other forms of inorganic carbon and/or CI carbon sources including but not limited to carbon monoxide, methane, methanol, formate, or formic acid, and/or mixtures containing CI chemicals including but not limited to various syngas compositions, into organic chemicals including biofuels or other valuable biomass, chemical, industrial, or pharmaceutical products are provided. The present invention, in certain embodiments, fixes inorganic carbon or CI carbon sources into longer carbon chain organic chemicals by utilizing microorganisms capable of performing the oxyhydrogen reaction and the autotrophic fixation of CO2 in one or more steps of the process.

Abstract: A method for computer numerically controlled processing may include receiving configurations for a fabrication in which a computer numerically controlled machine processes a material to achieve one or more designs. An analysis may be performed to determine whether a thermal event occurs during the fabrication. The analysis may include performing one or more of a time-variant simulation and a time-invariant simulation of the fabrication. The thermal event may include one or more regions of the material exhibiting an undesirable response to the electromagnetic energy delivered to the material. One or more outputs may be generated based on the result of the thermal verification. The outputs may include a visualization of the quantity of energy exposure across the material, an alert if a thermal event is determined to occur during the fabrication, and corrective actions for resolving potential thermal events.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a structure such as a wind turbine or jacket is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first erectable structure comprising a first plurality of legs connected by a first connection arrangement. The apparatus comprises a second erectable structure comprising a second plurality of legs connected by a second connection arrangement. The apparatus comprises an elongate structure extending between the first and second erectable structures. The apparatus comprises a lifting arrangement configurable to move a load along the elongate structure between the first and second erectable structures. Also disclosed is a method of deploying an apparatus for assembling a structure, and a method of assembling the structure.

Abstract: A gang clamp assembly for securely coupling a mobile access control device to an adjacent mobile access control device. The clamp assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket. Each bracket includes a first leg and a second leg separated by an offset. Each bracket is configured to envelop a portion of the exterior surfaces of structural members of the mobile access control devices, such that the offset provides an additional surface against which the structural members can bear. Each bracket includes a first fastener receiving opening in the first leg and a second fastener receiving opening in the second leg. A first fastener is insertable into the first fastener receiving opening in the first leg of the first bracket and the second fastener receiving opening in the second leg of the second bracket.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) with a buried trap rich isolation region and methods of manufacture. The structure includes: a first heterojunction bipolar transistor; a second heterojunction bipolar transistor; and a trap rich isolation region embedded within a substrate underneath both the first heterojunction bipolar transistor and the second heterojunction bipolar transistor.

Abstract: Metadata indicating that a virtual traffic hub enabling connectivity between a plurality of isolated networks has been established is stored. A determination is made that a first entry of a first isolated network attached to the hub is to be represented in a second routing table of a second isolated network attached to the hub, e.g., to enable network packets originating at resources of the second isolated network to be transmitted via the hub to the first isolated network. A new entry corresponding to the first entry is included in the second routing table.

Abstract: A system is provided with a set of removable battery packs and a set of power tools each including a motor, a controller, and a battery receiving portion. For each power tool, the controller is configured to identify a type of battery pack coupled to the battery receiving portion and set a conduction band associated with phases of the motor or an advance angle by which phases of the motor are shifted based on the identified type of the battery pack.

Abstract: This disclosure relates, inter alia, to compositions comprising and methods making and using T cells expressing both a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeted to HIV and a T cell receptor targeted to cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Abstract: Tools for imparting a plurality of folds to a balloon. An illustrative tool may include a housing defining a central aperture extending along a length of the housing, a plurality of blade pusher elements spaced about a circumference of the housing, and a plurality of balloon pusher elements spaced about a circumference of the housing. The plurality of blade pusher elements may each extende from a radially outward edge to a radially inward portion configured to extend into the central aperture. The plurality of balloon pusher elements may each extend from a radially outward edge to a radially inward end configured to extend into the central aperture. Each balloon pusher element of the plurality of balloon pusher elements may comprise two or more balloon pusher members.