Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide systems and methods for a peer-to-peer (P2P) livestream marketplace that allows users of a livestream hosting platform to purchase items showcased during a livestream and allows buyers to resell their purchased items to other users of the hosting platform. If a second buyer purchases the item from a first buyer, the item may then be shipped directly from the seller to the second buyer. A hosting platform service provider may operate the method of the invention via a service provider's servers that are in communication with seller and buyer client electronic devices. The hosting platform may charge fees for each transaction. Shipping costs may be paid by the second buyer to the seller via the hosting platform. The video livestream may be encrypted.

Abstract: This document concerns using of an Instruction Accurate reference model of a hardware micro-architecture as the reference to verify a central processing unit (CPU) hardware implementation, include the following. 1) A ‘mirror’ mechanism that enables the VC to maintain an exact copy of the internal architectural state of the DUT. 2) A ‘volatile’ algorithm that allows the VC/RM to adapt its internal state when that state is not architecturally defined, but micro-architecturally (e.g. implementation) defined. 3) A use of ‘speculative execution’ to explore different possible permissible paths through the execution state space of the RM especially in response to asynchronous events and hidden details of the DUT implementations. 4) A technique described as ‘convergence’ which allows the RM to adapt its internal state after a divergence in behaviour/state between the DUT and RM, allowing the verification process to continue.

Abstract: A disposable kit for use in directing fluid through a biological cell separator device (10). The kit generally includes a separator tube (22), a buffer fluid container (34), cell sample container (32), separated cell container (60), and flushing fluid container (62), as well as various conduits (36, 38, 42, 50, 50a, 50b) for connecting the containers (32, 34, 60, 62) and separator tube (22) in fluid communication together. A cell separator system is provided including a separator tube (22), magnet (20), pump (120) and a motorized drive unit (96). The motorized drive unit (96) is operatively connected to the magnet (20) to allow the magnet (20) to be moved a sufficient distance away from the separator tube (22) so as to allow cells adhered to the inside surface thereof to be flushed out of the tube (22).

Abstract: A disposable kit for use in directing fluid through a biological cell separator device (10). The kit generally includes a separator tube (22), a buffer fluid container (34), cell sample container (32), separated cell container (60), and flushing fluid container (62), as well as various conduits (36, 38, 42, 50, 50a, 50b) for connecting the containers (32, 34, 60, 62) and separator tube (22) in fluid communication together. A cell separator system is provided including a separator tube (22), magnet (20), pump (120) and a motorized drive unit (96). The motorized drive unit (96) is operatively connected to the magnet (20) to allow the magnet (20) to be moved a sufficient distance away from the separator tube (22) so as to allow cells adhered to the inside surface thereof to be flushed out of the tube (22).

Abstract: A method of processing a document workflow includes the initial step of providing a document workflow system including a grid computing system in communication with at least one I/O device. The document workflow system is configured to process at least one print job. The method also includes the step of partitioning the processing of the at least one print job between the grid computing system and the at least one I/O device. The grid computing system is configured to process at least one non-physical component of the document workflow and the at least one I/O device is configured to process at least one physical component of the document workflow.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for printing variable information documents including processing a VI request which has a dynamic reference and uses a namespace and schema, wherein the dynamic reference specifies information to be integrated into a resolved document. The processing includes mapping between respective namespaces and schemas used by a plurality of data sources and the namespace and schema used by the VI request, and generating at least one query in accordance with the dynamic reference and the mapping. The data sources are queried using the generated at least one query. The resolved document is generated and printed, including integrating data received in response to the querying into the resolved document. The data source(s) to be queried may be selected based on a comparison of a type of information available from the plurality of data sources and a type of information requested via the dynamic references.

Abstract: Descriptions can describe or contain document contents and layout. Some contents can be images and, instead of being included as image data in the description, can be image references. An image reference can be used to obtain an image, in the form of image data, from an image server. A printer can print the document after obtaining needed images from image servers. The image data often contains an image whose resolution does not match the resolution that the printer can properly print in the document. The image server can prepare image data with the correct resolution or can stream image data through a data connection to the printer in a hierarchical image format. A printer can receive a stream of hierarchically formatted image data until a desired resolution is reached and then simply close the data connection to cut off the stream of image data.

Abstract: A reprographic device includes an object oriented rendering system in which the objects that make up a composite document are rendered (processed) uniquely dependent on the object type, such that textual detail will be processing one way using a first type of black colorant with visual characteristics optimized for readability and photographic objects or bitmaps will be processed another way with a second, different type of black colorant optimized for reproducing photographic content. The device uses two different single component black formulations, the first having a matte finish for text and the second component having a gloss finish compatible with color image reproduction. The first and second types may both be different single component black colorants. Alternatively, the first black may be a matte black and the second colorant may be an overcoat, such as a varnish or clear toner, applied over the matte black to form a gloss finish.

Abstract: A workflow for obtaining custom books or other printed materials during travel (e.g., via airline, rail, cruise ship, etc.). A traveler on an airplane, for example, would look through a catalog, select a desired publication and electronically communicate his or her order to a remote production facility near the traveler's selected destination. The order would automatically be sent to a digital book production system (e.g., print-on-demand system) near the traveler's selected destination (e.g., airport). The publication would automatically be produced and distributed to a pick-up point where it is available for pick-up by the traveler.

Abstract: The invention is titled Electrical Power from Road Seismic Energy. The invention consists of key concepts and proposed procedures to provide an environmentally friendly alternative source of electrical power. The invention is a description of methodology for producing electrical energy by the placement of transducers near and underneath highways. The seismic energy generated by passing traffic excites the transducers and the output of multiple transducers is combined to produce economically useful amounts of electrical power. The specific implementation of the invention is a battery charger that would also be used as the inventor's tests harness to evaluate the economics of the invention. The amount of potential energy generated by passing traffic on a highway is not generally appreciated. An analogy would be a car passing over a pontoon bridge, the pontoons rising and lowering in the water and generating waves in the water.