Abstract: A system and method for managing raw files are disclosed. A plurality of image files associated with one or more raw files that include respective metadata are evaluated. A set of one or more of the images files are grouped together based on matching the respective metadata. An asset file corresponding to the raw file and the grouped set of the image files are generated. The asset file are retrieved in response to a request from a user device. At least one of the image files in the grouped set are selected and a display of the selected image file is generated for rendering.

Abstract: An external cavity tunable laser includes a gain median module to generate a broadband optical spectrum covering a predetermined wavelength range; a collimate lens turning a diverging beam into a collimated beam; a pair of etalons to tune frequency; an actuator to adjust an external cavity optical pathlength; a bandpass filter to block one or more frequencies outside the predetermined wavelength range; a beam splitter to split a percentage of the beam to a photodetector; a reflection mirror for feedback to gain median waveguide; an isolator for preventing reflecting light back to the external cavity; and a hermetically sealed housing less than 0.15 cubic centimeters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a MEMS device and related methods comprising a mirror for the measuring of light frequency. The MEMS mirror may rotate around a pivot point and is driven by a periodic force for continuous bi-directional motion without transient vibrations. The periodic force may further comprise transient functions comprising special waveforms when at the turn-around point of the bi-directional rotation.

Abstract: A system and method for managing raw files are disclosed. A plurality of image files associated with one or more raw files that include respective metadata are evaluated. A set of one or more of the images files are grouped together based on matching the respective metadata. An asset file corresponding to the raw file and the grouped set of the image files are generated. The asset file are retrieved in response to a request from a user device. At least one of the image files in the grouped set are selected and a display of the selected image file is generated for rendering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a MEMS device and related methods comprising a mirror for the measuring of light frequency. The MEMS mirror may rotate around a pivot point and is driven by a periodic force for continuous bi-directional motion without transient vibrations. The periodic force may further comprise transient functions comprising special waveforms when at the turn-around point of the bi-directional rotation.

Abstract: A session user enters session user credential the session user credentials that are compared with stored user credentials to validate the session user credentials. The session user identifies a selected communications method from the at least one communications method presented to the session user, and an authentication message is sent to the session user using the selected communications method. The session user enters a handwritten session signature in response to the authentication message. The handwritten session signature entered by the session user is compared with the reference signature associated with the session user to validate the handwritten session signature. If the handwritten session signature is validated, the session user is authenticated. If the session user has been validated, the session user is allowed to access a set of user information that is associated with the session user and stored on the partner server.

Abstract: An authentication system for allowing access to a user account server has at least one access device and at least one verification server. The at least one access device is capable of operatively connecting to the user account server and comprises a touch screen for allowing entry of session signatures. The at least one verification server is capable of comparing session signatures to reference signatures. A user reference signature is stored on the at least one verification server. The at least one access device allows entry of a user session signature and transmission of the user session signature to the at least one verification server. The at least one verification server allows the at least one user to connect to the user account server based on a comparison of the user session signature with the user reference signature.

Abstract: An authentication system comprises a client device system associated with a session user, a data provider server system that stores user data, including user identification data, associated with the session user, a data provider interface system for displaying a data provider user interface on the client device system, an authentication server system that stores authentication data associated with the session user, and an authentication interface system for displaying an authentication user interface on the client device system.

Abstract: A session user enters session user credential the session user credentials that are compared with stored user credentials to validate the session user credentials. The session user identifies a selected communications method from the at least one communications method presented to the session user, and an authentication message is sent to the session user using the selected communications method. The session user enters a handwritten session signature in response to the authentication message. The handwritten session signature entered by the session user is compared with the reference signature associated with the session user to validate the handwritten session signature. If the handwritten session signature is validated, the session user is authenticated. If the session user has been validated, the session user is allowed to access a set of user information that is associated with the session user and stored on the partner server.

Abstract: A system for processing payments from a customer to a merchant comprises a merchant POS system associated with the merchant, a customer mobile device having a touch sensitive screen; and a payment server. The customer operates the customer mobile device such that a plurality of handwritten calibration signatures input using the touch sensitive screen are stored. A reference signature is generated based on variations between at least two of the plurality of handwritten calibration signatures. The payment server generates a Transaction ID unique to a payment transaction. In response to the generation of the Transaction ID, the customer inputs a handwritten transaction signature using the touch sensitive screen of the customer mobile device. The payment transaction is validated by determining whether the handwritten transaction signature is within at least one tolerance relative to the reference signature; and the payment server generates a payment notice when the payment transaction is validated.

Abstract: One illustrative crack-stop structure disclosed herein may include a first crack-stop metallization layer comprising a first metal line layer that has a plurality of openings formed therein and a second crack-stop metallization layer positioned above and adjacent the first crack-stop metallization layer, wherein the second crack-stop metallization layer has a second metal line layer and a via layer, and wherein the via layer comprises a plurality of vias having a portion that extends at least partially into the openings in the first metal line layer of the first crack-stop metallization layer so as to thereby form a stepped, non-planar interface between the first metal line layer of the first crack-stop metallization layer and the via layer of the second crack-stop metallization layer.

Abstract: A system for processing payments from a customer to a merchant uses a merchant POS system associated with the merchant, a customer mobile device, and a payment server. The payment server generates a Transaction ID unique to a payment transaction. The customer mobile device validates the payment transaction in response to the Transaction ID. The payment server generates a payment notice when the customer mobile device validates the payment transaction. In one case, the merchant POS system presents the Transaction ID to the customer mobile device in preparation for the payment transaction.

Abstract: An authentication system comprises a client device system associated with a session user, a data provider server system that stores user data, including user identification data, associated with the session user, a data provider interface system for displaying a data provider user interface on the client device system, an authentication server system that stores authentication data associated with the session user, and an authentication interface system for displaying an authentication user interface on the client device system.

Abstract: An authentication system for allowing access to a user account server has at least one access device and at least one verification server. The at least one access device is capable of operatively connecting to the user account server and comprises a touch screen for allowing entry of session signatures. The at least one verification server is capable of comparing session signatures to reference signatures. A user reference signature is stored on the at least one verification server. The at least one access device allows entry of a user session signature and transmission of the user session signature to the at least one verification server. The at least one verification server allows the at least one user to connect to the user account server based on a comparison of the user session signature with the user reference signature.

Abstract: A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding tube is supported with a lanyard connected to a first connector; wherein the first connector operably supports a PEG tube. The first connector may be attached to one or more additional connectors interposed between the lanyard and the primary connector. One or more of the connectors may be a clamp of the type that is biased to the closed, i.e. grasping configuration, and when manually pinched the clamp is opened. Connectors may include one or more clamps of the type the may be locked in the closed, i.e. clamping, position. Connector may include one or more hooks, loops, or straps.

Abstract: A method for accessing a reverse channel for communication from a remote unit to a base station is disclosed. The method includes waiting a random period of time in response to determining that the reverse channel is available at a first time. The method also includes monitoring a forward channel after expiration of the random period of time to determine whether the reverse channel is available at a second time. The method further includes transmitting a first portion of data on the reverse channel in response to determining that the reverse channel is available at the second time.

Abstract: A vapor trap for detecting VOCs includes a housing, having a first end portion, a second end portion and at least one opening for receiving gas vapor. The housing is at least partially buried in ground with a vapor containment mechanism detachably connected to the first end portion of the housing. The vapor containment mechanism can be removed and replaced with a vapor sampling mechanism. An organic vapor analyzer can be connected in fluid relationship to the vapor sampling mechanism to measure VOCs. Optionally, a vacuum pump can be utilized to draw vapor into the vapor trap and then subsequently into the organic vapor analyzer. There can be a first selector valve located between the vapor sampling mechanism and the vacuum pump and a second selector valve located between the vapor sampling mechanism and the organic vapor analyzer. A preferred organic vapor analyzer is a photo-ionization detector.

Abstract: A pipeline video decoder and decompression system handles a plurality of separately encoded bit streams arranged as a single serial bit stream of digital bits and having separately encoded pairs of control codes and corresponding data carried in the serial bit stream. The pipeline system employs a plurality of interconnected stages to decode and decompress the single bit stream, including a start code detector. When in a search mode, the start code detector searches for a specific start code corresponding to one of multiple compression standards. The start code detector responding to the single serial bit stream generates control tokens and data tokens. A respective one of the tokens includes a plurality of data words. Each data word has an extension bit which indicates a presence of additional words therein. The data words are thereby unlimited in number.

Abstract: A pipeline video decoder and decompression system handles a plurality of separately encoded bit streams arranged as a single serial bit stream of digital bits and having separately encoded pairs of control codes and corresponding data carried in the serial bit stream. The pipeline system employs a plurality of interconnected stages to decode and decompress the single bit stream, including a start code detector. When in a search mode, the start code detector searches for a specific start code corresponding to one of multiple compression standards. The start code detector responding to the single serial bit stream generates control tokens and data tokens. A respective one of the tokens includes a plurality of data words. Each data word has an extension bit which indicates a presence of additional words therein. The data words are thereby unlimited in number.

Abstract: A method for accessing a reverse channel for communication from a remote unit to a base station is disclosed. The method includes waiting a random period of time in response to determining that the reverse channel is available at a first time. The method also includes monitoring a forward channel after expiration of the random period of time to determine whether the reverse channel is available at a second time. The method further includes transmitting a first portion of data on the reverse channel in response to determining that the reverse channel is available at the second time.