Abstract: Apparatus for opening or closing a tissue opening in a biological subject, the apparatus including at least two flexible arms coupled to a tissue surface in use, each arm being curved outwardly in a mid-portion to accommodate a tissue opening therebetween and a biasing mechanism that selectively biases opposing ends of each arm to thereby at least one of bias mid-portions of the arms apart to assist in at least partially opening the tissue opening; and bias mid-portions of the arms towards each other to assist in at least partially closing the tissue opening.

Abstract: A specimen processing system is capable of processing specimens carried on slides. The specimen processing system can sequentially deliver slides and opposables to specimen processing stations. The specimen processing stations can use the opposables to apply a series of liquids to the specimens. The applied liquid can be moved along the slide using capillary action while the specimen processing stations control the processing temperatures.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening or closing a tissue opening in a biological subject, the apparatus including at least two flexible arms coupled to a tissue surface in use, each arm being curved outwardly in a mid-portion to accommodate a tissue opening therebetween and a biasing mechanism that selectively biases opposing ends of each arm to thereby at least one of bias mid-portions of the arms apart to assist in at least partially opening the tissue opening; and bias mid-portions of the arms towards each other to assist in at least partially closing the tissue opening.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for a graphical network connection timeline is provided. The method comprises receiving network connection data for a client device and storing the data in a first data repository. Using the data stored in the first data repository, one or more connection time period values for the client device is calculated. Each of the connection time period values represent a time of wireless network connection of the client device to each of one or more access points. The method further comprises generating a network connection timeline that tracks a network connectivity of the client device and storing the timeline in a second data repository. The timeline comprises a frequency band indicator, a time period, and one or more markers based, at least in part, on each of the connection time period values. The network connection timeline stored in the second data repository is then displayed in a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Abstract: A system for automated microorganism identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing comprising a reagent cartridge, a reagent stage, a cassette, a cassette, stage, a pipettor assembly, an optical detection system, and a controller is disclosed. The system is designed to dynamically adjust motor idle torque to control heat load and employs a fast focus process for determining the true focus position of an individual microorganism. The system also may quantify the relative abundance of viable microorganisms in a sample using dynamic dilution, and facilitate growth of microorganisms in customized media for rapid, accurate antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Automated quality control test components and methods of their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for purifying one or more microbial cells and/or viruses from a biological sample are provided. The biological sample is added to a well disposed in a medium. A potential is applied across the medium to cause the contaminants to enter one or more walls of the well, and retain the microbial cells and/or viruses in the well. The microbial cells and/or viruses can be removed from the well, and optionally adhered or fixed to a surface, or detected. In one embodiment, the microbial cells and/or viruses are retained in the well by embedding in the medium. The medium including the embedded microbial cells and/or viruses may be excised or otherwise removed and transferred to a glass slide or other solid surface.

Abstract: An underground stormwater management system includes a first-flush chamber that receives the first flush. The chamber removably holds filter cartridges that close the chamber and filter the first flush as the first flush drains out of the chamber and into an underlying porous substrate. When the filter cartridges are used up, they can be replaced with new filter cartridges.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for a graphical network connection timeline is provided. The method comprises receiving network connection data for a client device and storing the data in a first data repository. Using the data stored in the first data repository, one or more connection time period values for the client device is calculated. Each of the connection time period values represent a time of wireless network connection of the client device to each of one or more access points. The method further comprises generating a network connection timeline that tracks a network connectivity of the client device and storing the timeline in a second data repository. The timeline comprises a frequency band indicator, a time period, and one or more markers based, at least in part, on each of the connection time period values. The network connection timeline stored in the second data repository is then displayed in a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Abstract: A system for automated microorganism identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing comprising a reagent cartridge, a reagent stage, a cassette, a cassette, stage, a pipettor assembly, an optical detection system, and a controller is disclosed. The system is designed to dynamically adjust motor idle torque to control heat load and employs a fast focus process for determining the true focus position of an individual microorganism. The system also may quantify the relative abundance of viable microorganisms in a sample using dynamic dilution, and facilitate growth of microorganisms in customized media for rapid, accurate antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Abstract: A method is provided for performing a simulation on an aircraft. The method includes: receiving, at an onboard maintenance computer (OMC) a simulation script that includes one or more steps for adjusting at least one parameter of the aircraft; processing, by the OMC, the simulation script to determine simulation data; and sending the simulation data from the OMC to one or more signal producer member systems of the aircraft to adjust the at least one parameter of the aircraft.

Abstract: A system for automated microorganism identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing comprising a reagent cartridge, a reagent stage, a cassette, a cassette, stage, a pipettor assembly, an optical detection system, and a controller is disclosed. The system is designed to dynamically adjust motor idle torque to control heat load and employs a fast focus process for determining the true focus position of an individual microorganism. The system also may quantify the relative abundance of viable microorganisms in a sample using dynamic dilution, and facilitate growth of microorganisms in customized media for rapid, accurate antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for evaluating media files for use in marketing and advertisements. An audio segment is provided to a number of survey participants. Each survey participant reviews the media file and selectively inputs perceived psychological attributes and their degree. This information is timestamped and recorded, and then combined with other survey participants' responses to compile a score for a variety of psychological attributes which tend to be invoked by the media file. The user may view a dashboard and which indicates the results for their media file relative to a set of media files, so that the user, may, for instance, select media files displaying certain criteria. In certain embodiments, objective data regarding media segments as well as past rated media files may be used to predict scoring for new media files.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening or closing a tissue opening in a biological subject, the apparatus including at least two flexible arms coupled to a tissue surface in use, each arm being curved outwardly in a mid-portion to accommodate a tissue opening therebetween and a biasing mechanism that selectively biases opposing ends of each arm to thereby at least one of bias mid-portions of the arms apart to assist in at least partially opening the tissue opening; and bias mid-portions of the arms towards each other to assist in at least partially closing the tissue opening.

Abstract: Methods and systems for purifying one or more microbial cells and/or viruses from a biological sample are provided. The biological sample is added to a well disposed in a medium. A potential is applied across the medium to cause the contaminants to enter one or more walls of the well, and retain the microbial cells and/or viruses in the well. The microbial cells and/or viruses can be removed from the well, and optionally adhered or fixed to a surface, or detected. In one embodiment, the microbial cells and/or viruses are retained in the well by embedding in the medium. The medium including the embedded microbial cells and/or viruses may be excised or otherwise removed and transferred to a glass slide or other solid surface.

Abstract: A liner system for detecting the presence or absence of water in soil includes a liner having opposite electrically conductive layers separated by an insulating layer, a number of electrodes embedded in the conductive layers, and a number of electric field detectors embedded in one of the conductive layers.

Abstract: A system for automated microorganism identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing comprising a reagent cartridge, a reagent stage, a cassette, a cassette, stage, a pipettor assembly, an optical detection system, and a controller is disclosed. The system is designed to dynamically adjust motor idle torque to control heat load and employs a fast focus process for determining the true focus position of an individual microorganism. The system also may quantify the relative abundance of viable microorganisms in a sample using dynamic dilution, and facilitate growth of microorganisms in customized media for rapid, accurate antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Automated quality control test components and methods of their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are various examples for remotely restricting client devices. A client device can be placed into a restricted mode in which application switching capabilities of the client device are disabled. Additionally, the client device can transmit screen capture data to a management service, which can provide the ability for an administrator user to monitor data shown on a display associated with the client device. The client device can also be removed from the restricted mode in response to a command sent from the management service to the client device.

Abstract: Discloses are various embodiments for rendering or hiding data based at least in part on the current orientation of a client device. The client device determines its current orientation based at least in part on data provided by a sensor of the client device. The client device then determines that data currently rendered on a display of the client device is to be hidden based at least in part on the current orientation of the client device. The client device then removes the data from the display of the client device.