Abstract: A computing system receives, from a user device, an image that depicts at least a readout area of a test strip from a lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) test after an LFIA test has been performed by applying a biological sample of a user to the test strip. The system obtains context data that describes a context of the LFIA test for the user, analyzes the image and the context data to generate an interpretation of a result of the LFIA test, wherein the interpretation indicates a condition of the user measured by the LFIA test, and returns the interpretation of the result of the LFIA test to the user device.

Abstract: This specification discloses techniques for assessing an individual's risk of exposure to a pathogen for an infectious disease, and related testing methods.

Abstract: This specification discloses devices and apparatus for collecting a material specimen, including a sheath; and an inner assembly. The inner assembly can include a handling element; one or more fluid chamber elements; and a swab element. The handling element, the one or more fluid chamber elements, and the swab element are connected and arranged along a first axis; and the inner assembly is operable to slide within the sheath between (i) a first position in which the swab element is in a non-retracted position outside of the sheath while at least a portion of the inner assembly remains within the sheath, and (ii) a second position in which the swab element is in a retracted position within the sheath.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein includes a cassette device for lateral flow immunoassay testing, including a housing; a receptacle located on a top portion of the housing; and a gating device. The housing defines an interior space to accommodate a test strip. The receptacle is arranged to hold a fluid above the test strip. The gating device includes a sealing portion that selectively seals an opening defined in a base of the receptacle. The gating device is configured to be actuated between (i) a first position in which the sealing portion engages the opening in the base of the receptacle to form a seal and (ii) a second position in which the sealing portion disengages the opening in the base of the receptacle to break the seal.

Abstract: A method for generating search queries automatically from document text or other media objects based on a minimum of user interaction (FIG.