Abstract: The invention relates to a system for manufacturing a plurality of integrated circuits, IC, mounted on a common support, the system comprising: an input station configured (adapted, arranged) to receive at least one common support; an output station configured (adapted, arranged) to receive at least one common support having a plurality of integrated circuits formed thereon; a plurality of processing modules each module being operable (configured, arranged, adapted) to perform at least one of the processing steps (e.g. deposition, patterning, etching) for forming an integrated circuit on the common support; a transfer means operable (configured, arranged, adapted) to transfer the at least one common support from the input station to the output station and to one or more of the processing modules therebetween; control means (e.g.

Abstract: Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.

Abstract: Web content display devices of various size, orientation, and other capabilities may be flexibly positioned on retail shelving or in other locations within a retail store or other space. A display device may be configured to display various information, including information served directly from a pre-existing web location such as a retail store product page, or a pre-existing advertising platform or interface. Web content requests and responses are managed by an adaptive content interface configured on the web content display device or a remote server. The interface is configured to identify a subset of web content within a response and automatically reorganize, restyle, and/or revise the subset of web content for display on the display device. The interface also interprets sensor output from the display device in order to generate clicks or impressions in a form recognizable by the advertising interface.

Abstract: A system for providing hardware-based cybersecurity for ‘smart’ devices includes a security device implemented without the use of microprocessors for critical security functions and an electrically separable device for removal or disconnection of certain security functions. The security device acts a security bridge between the microprocessor core(s) of the protected system and the rest of the protected system. The security device controls access to a protected storage area that holds microprocessor code and/or data for the protected system, and blocks or otherwise prevents execution of any code not present in the protected storage area. The electrically separable device is cryptographically matched to a single instance of a protected system and contains circuitry required to load, remove, or alter any information in the protected storage area. The electrically separable device can also be used for secure communication over a public network to and from the protected system.

Abstract: A system for providing hardware-based cybersecurity for ‘smart’ devices includes a security device implemented without the use of microprocessors for critical security functions and an electrically separable device for removal or disconnection of certain security functions. The security device acts a security bridge between the microprocessor core(s) of the protected system and the rest of the protected system. The security device controls access to a protected storage area that holds microprocessor code and/or data for the protected system, and blocks or otherwise prevents execution of any code not present in the protected storage area. The electrically separable device is cryptographically matched to a single instance of a protected system and contains circuitry required to load, remove, or alter any information in the protected storage area. The electrically separable device can also be used for secure communication over a public network to and from the protected system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for the preparation of a compound of formula I: which is useful as an antiviral agent. The disclosure also provides compounds that are synthetic intermediates to compounds of formula I.

Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for creating a turn-key digital signage system and network that can be installed in retail stores by brands at a dramatically reduced cost versus the current market while also creating as little disruption as possible for the retail store. Such technologies can enable a massively distributed digital signage network for brands to be easily deployed in a short period of time across a broad range of drugstore, grocery-store and super-store retailers. Other embodiments are also disclosed and described herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for the preparation of a compound of formula I: which is useful as an antiviral agent. The disclosure also provides compounds that are synthetic intermediates to compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for the preparation of a compound of formula I: which is useful as an antiviral agent. The disclosure also provides compounds that are synthetic intermediates to compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for the preparation of a compound of formula I: which is useful as an antiviral agent. The disclosure also provides compounds that are synthetic intermediates to compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for the preparation of a compound of formula I: which is useful as an antiviral agent. The disclosure also provides compounds that are synthetic intermediates to compounds of formula I.

Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of 1,2-substituted 3,4-dioxo-1-cyclobutene compounds, which have utility, for example, in the treatment of CXC chemokine-mediated diseases, and intermediates useful in the synthesis thereof.

Abstract: An electrical condenser is disclosed for an automotive ignition system wherein the ignition system has first and second contact breaker points and first and second electrically conductive members electrically connected to the first and second contact breaker points, respectively, the first and second electrically conductive members having first and second faces, respectively, facing each other but not directly electrically connected to each other. The condenser comprises an attachment portion arranged to be interposed between the first and second faces of the electrically conductive members of the ignition system. The attachment portion has first and second oppositely facing electrically conductive faces for making electrical contact with the first and second faces, respectively, of the electrically conductive members of the ignition system.

Abstract: A unit, system, and method for disinfecting or sterilizing the entire surface area of an item. The system includes at least one ultraviolet light source producing ultraviolet light for disinfecting the item. In addition, the system including a cavity housing the ultraviolet light source, the cavity having a reflective interior for redirecting light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source. Furthermore, the system including a shelf positioned above a bottom portion of the cavity to support the item, the shelf capable of passing light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source there through to disinfect an entire surface area of the item.

Abstract: A unit, system, and method for disinfecting or sterilizing the entire surface area of an item. The system includes at least one ultraviolet light source producing ultraviolet light for disinfecting an item. In addition, the system including a cavity housing the ultraviolet light source, the cavity having a reflective interior for redirecting light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source. Furthermore, the system including a shelf positioned above a bottom portion of the cavity to support the item, the shelf capable of passing light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source therethrough to disinfect an entire surface area of the item.

Abstract: A method for facilitating the avoidance of a vehicle collision with an object includes the following steps: a) providing a neural network, b) evolving a good driver, c) evolving a crash predictor, and d) outputting a graded warning signal.

Abstract: A method for providing real-time machine learning to agents used in video games is disclosed. Initially, adjusted fitnesses of a set of agents within a population are determined. An agent having a relatively low adjusted fitness is then removed from the population. Subsequently, a parent agent is probabilistically selected from the population to generate an offspring agent. Finally, the removed agent is replaced by the offspring agent, maintaining a continuous real-time replacement cycle.

Abstract: A battery jump-start safety system and process comprising a plurality of color-coded and enumerated instructional labels and a summary label, each such label being adapted for attachment to conventional jumper cables, each such instructional label being designed to be positioned adjacent the portion of the jumper cable to be used during the process of jump-starting a dead battery. A protective bag designed for storing jumper cables and placement over a dead battery to be jump-started and comprising a pocket made of a flexible, durable material, such as leather, vinyl, or other suitable material, means for closing the pocket, and safety instructions printed on said pocket pertaining to the jump-starting of the dead battery and placement of the bag over the dead battery to be jump-started.

Abstract: A method for preparing a circuitized organic substrate for the subsequent deposition of an adhesive thereon is provided. The method comprises exposing the circuitized substrate to a plasma formed from a gas mixture comprising a fluorine-containing entity. Preferably, the gas mixture used to form the plasma also comprises oxygen. It has been determined that treatment of the circuitized substrate with a plasma formed from a gas mixture comprising at least 20% by volume of the fluorine-containing entity and, preferably, up to about 80% by volume of oxygen reduces the spread of an adhesive deposited on the surface of the organic substrate. It has also been determined that such treatment does not adversely affect the subsequent bonding of wires to the wire bond sites that are present on the surface of the substrate.