Abstract: A pipette dispenser vision system and method are disclosed. For example, a pipette dispenser vision system is provided for tracking pipettes with respect to dispensing liquid into target fluid wells, vessels, and/or reservoirs. The presently disclosed pipette dispenser vision system may include, for example, a computing device, a red/green/blue (RGB) imaging device, an infrared (IR) imaging device, an IR illumination source, and an IR sensor; all arranged with respect to, for example, a single-channel and/or a multi-channel pipette for dispensing liquid into a dispensing platform. Further, a method of using the presently disclosed pipette dispenser vision system is provided. For example, the method processes image data from the RGB imaging device and/or the IR imaging device to monitor/verify certain operations of the pipetting process and/or dispensing platform.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed for confidential computing security management for a multi-chiplet, multi-accelerator system-in-package. An example multi-die System-In-Package (SiP) includes a first die including a circuit. Additionally, the example multi-die SiP includes a second die to authenticate the circuit to permit secure communication within the SiP.

Abstract: A pipette dispenser vision system and method are disclosed. For example, a pipette dispenser vision system is provided for tracking pipettes with respect to dispensing liquid into target fluid wells, vessels, and/or reservoirs. The presently disclosed pipette dispenser vision system may include, for example, a computing device, a red/green/blue (RGB) imaging device, an infrared (IR) imaging device, an IR illumination source, and an IR sensor; all arranged with respect to, for example, a single-channel and/or a multi-channel pipette for dispensing liquid into a dispensing platform. Further, a method of using the presently disclosed pipette dispenser vision system is provided. For example, the method processes image data from the RGB imaging device and/or the IR imaging device to monitor/verify certain operations of the pipetting process and/or dispensing platform.

Abstract: Examples described herein include a system comprising: a processing unit package comprising: at least one core and at least one offload processing device communicatively coupled inline between the at least one core and a network interface controller, the at least one offload processing device configurable to perform packet processing. In some examples, the at least one offload processing device is to allow mapping of packet processing pipeline stages of networking applications among software running on the at least one core and the at least one offload processing device to permit flexible entry, exit, and re-entry points among the at least one core and the at least one offload processing device.

Abstract: A plasmon resonance (PR) system, instrument, and/or device and configurations thereof for measuring molecular interactions is disclosed. In some embodiments, the PR system, instrument, and/or device is a localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) system, instrument, and/or device. In other embodiments, the PR system, instrument, and/or device is a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) system, instrument. The PR system, instrument, and/or device may include, for example, force feedback for reliable flow cell sealing, optical feedback for reliable flow cell sealing, local thermal control of an LSPR chip (e.g., a ring Peltier, a continuous Peltier), dual displacement pumps for constant flow delivery to a microfluidic device, a dual channel LSPR sensor, and any combinations thereof.

Abstract: Examples described herein include a system comprising: a processing unit package comprising: at least one core and at least one offload processing device communicatively coupled inline between the at least one core and a network interface controller, the at least one offload processing device configurable to perform packet processing. In some examples, the at least one offload processing device is to allow mapping of packet processing pipeline stages of networking applications among software running on the at least one core and the at least one offload processing device to permit flexible entry, exit, and re-entry points among the at least one core and the at least one offload processing device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to microfluidics systems, instruments, and cartridges including self-aligning optical fiber systems and methods of use thereof. More specifically, the disclosure describes a microfluidics instrument including an optical detection system, microfluidics cartridge, and a self-aligning optical fiber system capable of coupling the microfluidics instrument and the microfluidics cartridge. Further, the disclosure provides methods of optical detection operations using a microfluidics system.

Abstract: A plasmon resonance (PR) system, instrument, and/or device and configurations thereof for measuring molecular interactions is disclosed. In some embodiments, the PR system, instrument, and/or device is a localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) system, instrument, and/or device. In other embodiments, the PR system, instrument, and/or device is a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) system, instrument. The PR system, instrument, and/or device may include, for example, force feedback for reliable flow cell sealing, optical feedback for reliable flow cell sealing, local thermal control of an LSPR chip (e.g., a ring Peltier, a continuous Peltier), dual displacement pumps for constant flow delivery to a microfluidic device, a dual channel LSPR sensor, and any combinations thereof.

Abstract: A pipette dispenser vision system and method are disclosed. For example, a pipette dispenser vision system is provided for tracking pipettes with respect to dispensing liquid into target fluid wells, vessels, and/or reservoirs. The presently disclosed pipette dispenser vision system may include, for example, a computing device, a red/green/blue (RGB) imaging device, an infrared (IR) imaging device, an IR illumination source, and an IR sensor; all arranged with respect to, for example, a single-channel and/or a multi-channel pipette for dispensing liquid into a dispensing platform. Further, a method of using the presently disclosed pipette dispenser vision system is provided. For example, the method processes image data from the RGB imaging device and/or the IR imaging device to monitor/verify certain operations of the pipetting process and/or dispensing platform.

Abstract: A cartridge for use with an instrument to perform measurement of a fluid, including a digital microfluidics substrate comprising a plurality of electrowetting electrodes operative to perform droplet operations on a liquid droplet in a droplet operations gap; a top plate separated from the digital microfluidics substrate to form a droplet operations gap and comprising openings for injecting liquids into the droplet operations gap; a fiber assembly comprising a fiber optic probe projecting into the droplet operations gap and having a sensing end situated in proximity with one or more of the electrowetting electrodes.

Abstract: A digital microfluidic (DMF) system, DMF cartridge, and method including integrated refractive index (RI) sensing is disclosed. The digital microfluidic DMF system and DMF cartridge may include, for example, a RI sensor (or sensor surface) directly in the droplet operations gap of a DMF cartridge. The digital microfluidic DMF system may include, for example, the DMF cartridge, one or more illumination sources, one or more optical measurement devices, and a controller. Additionally, a method of using the DMF system and DMF cartridge that includes integrated RI sensing is provided.

Abstract: A plasmon resonance (PR) system, instrument, and/or device and configurations thereof for measuring molecular interactions is disclosed. In some embodiments, the PR system, instrument, and/or device is a localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) system, instrument, and/or device. In other embodiments, the PR system, instrument, and/or device is a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) system, instrument. The PR system, instrument, and/or device may include, for example, force feedback for reliable flow cell sealing, optical feedback for reliable flow cell sealing, local thermal control of an LSPR chip (e.g., a ring Peltier, a continuous Peltier), dual displacement pumps for constant flow delivery to a microfluidic device, a dual channel LSPR sensor, and any combinations thereof.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to a network interface device comprising a packet transmission scheduler. In some examples, the packet transmission scheduler is to: perform packet transmit arbitration among nodes, wherein based on a first node of the nodes having transmission paused by flow control, the perform packet transmit arbitration among nodes comprises retain relative priority of a packet departure time for the first node with respect to a second packet departure time associated with a second node of the nodes during a duration of flow control. In some examples, retaining relative priority of a packet departure time for the first node with respect to a second packet departure time associated with a second node of the nodes during a duration of flow control comprises adjust the packet departure time and the second packet departure time to stay within a time window but not rollover.

Abstract: Examples described herein include a system comprising: a processing unit package comprising: at least one core and at least one offload processing device communicatively coupled inline between the at least one core and a network interface controller, the at least one offload processing device configurable to perform packet processing. In some examples, the at least one offload processing device is to allow mapping of packet processing pipeline stages of networking applications among software running on the at least one core and the at least one offload processing device to permit flexible entry, exit, and re-entry points among the at least one core and the at least one offload processing device.

Abstract: A device and system for optically analyzing food products is provided. The device comprises first and second imaging devices respectively sensitive to first and second wavelengths; the imaging devices include a line-scan camera to acquire images of food products at a line in a food-path-facing direction, and a line-scan spectrometer to acquire spectroscopic images at the line. The device includes an optical filter configured to: convey the first wavelengths from the line to the first imaging device; and convey the second wavelengths from the line to the second imaging device. The device includes a frame to align the optical filter and respective optical axes of the first and second imaging devices, relative to each other and the food-path-facing direction, such that the first imaging device and the second imaging device are optically aligned via the optical filter to image the line.

Abstract: A lamp for illuminating food products along a line is provided. The lamp comprises: a housing having a longitudinal axis and an opening along the longitudinal axis; a light source located in the housing along the longitudinal axis; a reflector positioned in the housing along the longitudinal axis, the reflector to reflect light from the light source through the opening and focus the light along the line; a removeable frame attached to the housing around the opening, the removeable frame having an aperture aligned with the opening along the longitudinal axis; a glass window in the aperture; a transparent polymer film in the aperture at an outward facing side of the glass window, each of the glass window and the transparent polymer film extending into the removeable frame past a perimeter of the aperture; and a seal between the transparent polymer film and the perimeter of the aperture.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for testing mobile applications. A set of mobile devices, a set of applications associated with the mobile devices, and a set of test cases each associated with at least one of the applications are registered at a server. A set of test stations for executing the set of test cases are also registered at the server. Execution of one or more of the test cases on one or more mobile devices at one or more of the test stations is scheduled based on a user request received from at least one client device. Timing of the scheduled test cases is analyzed to determine occurrence of the scheduling time. The scheduled test cases are automatically executed on the test stations with ability to capture necessary logs and screenshot. The execution results are sent to the client device for display to the user for evaluation.

Abstract: Disclosed are ferroelectric and ferromagnetic noise isolation structures that reduce electromagnetic interference and noise in integrated circuit devices and system architectures. Representative structures comprise two or more devices that are vertically disposed relative to one another, and a thin ferroelectric or ferromagnetic film layer disposed between the respective devices that isolates electromagnetic energy coupling from one device to another.

Abstract: A magnetically-assisted chip assembly unit for assembling at least one chip having a mounting surface and an attachment surface, wherein the attachment surface supports a magnetisable layer thereon and opposes said mounting surface, onto a substrate that has a corresponding chip mounting surface. The unit comprises a template wafer having at least one recess adapted to accommodate therein said chip; and a master wafer having at least one magnetisable element; wherein the template wafer is mounted on the master wafer and said magnetisable element is located at least proximate to the at least one recess such that the magnetisable element is capable of manipulating the chip into the recess, via its magnetisable layer when the magnetisable element is magnetized and generates a magnetic field. Once in the recess, the attachment surface of the chip faces at least a portion of the recess and the mounting surface of the chip faces an opening of the recess.