Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a first particle sensor, a second particle sensor and a device for characterisation of one or more particles in a fluid sample comprising a first particle sensor and/or at least one second particle sensor. A method for characterising one or more particles in a fluid sample is also disclosed.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a first particle sensor, a second particle sensor and a device for characterisation of one or more particles in a fluid sample comprising a first particle sensor and/or at least one second particle sensor. A method for characterising one or more particles in a fluid sample is also disclosed.

Abstract: Medical instruments with shaft actuating handles configured to accept stylets are disclosed. In one aspect, a medical instrument includes an elongate channel having a distal end, a tool configured to be extended from and retracted into the distal end of the elongate channel, and a handle configured to drive movement of the tool between a retracted position and an extended position. The handle includes a casing, a handle member coupled to the tool and configured to move with respect to the casing as the tool is moved between the retracted position and the extended position, a fluid fitting coupled to the casing, and a flexible tube connecting the fluid fitting to the handle member and forming a portion of a lumen. The flexible tube is configured to allow a stylet to pass through the lumen when the tool is in the extended position.

Abstract: To manage dynamic adjustment of the refresh rate of a computer display, the operating system defines at least two playback modes: one or more custom modes that can be selected by applications, and a standard mode which is a default setting for the system that can be expected by applications. The operating system provides an application programming interface that enables an application to request using a custom mode. If approved to use the custom mode, then the application presents frames for display based on the custom mode. The operating system stores timing data for each buffered frame indicating how to play the frame in both standard mode and the custom mode. If a transition back to the standard mode occurs, the operating system uses the timing data to properly present frames of video until the application stops generating frames of video in the custom mode.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to medical technology are disclosed. For example, a medical robotic system can include first and second robotic arms. An introducer can be coupled to the first robotic arm. The introducer can include a first opening, a second opening, and a channel connecting the first opening and the second opening. A flexible elongate medical tool can be coupled to the second robotic arm. The second robotic arm can be configured to drive the flexible elongate medical tool through the introducer coupled to the first robotic arm and into a patient.

Abstract: A software input string is received and tokenized into a sequence of tokens. The sequence of tokens is applied to a trained sequence-dependent lock/unlock classifier so that each of the tokens is classified as a token that should be locked, or remain unlocked, for subsequent translation. The software input string is converted to a converted string, in which the locked tokens are identified and the converted string is submitted for machine translation. A machine translation result is received and converted so that the locked tokens are replaced in the machine translation result, to obtain a translated software string.

Abstract: A software input string is received and tokenized into a sequence of tokens. The sequence of tokens is applied to a trained sequence-dependent lock/unlock classifier so that each of the tokens is classified as a token that should be locked, or remain unlocked, for subsequent translation. The software input string is converted to a converted string, in which the locked tokens are identified and the converted string is submitted for machine translation. A machine translation result is received and converted so that the locked tokens are replaced in the machine translation result, to obtain a translated software string.

Abstract: To manage dynamic adjustment of the refresh rate of a computer display, the operating system defines at least two playback modes: one or more custom modes that can be selected by applications, and a standard mode which is a default setting for the system that can be expected by applications. The operating system provides an application programming interface that enables an application to request using a custom mode. If approved to use the custom mode, then the application presents frames for display based on the custom mode. The operating system stores timing data for each buffered frame indicating how to play the frame in both standard mode and the custom mode. If a transition back to the standard mode occurs, the operating system uses the timing data to properly present frames of video until the application stops generating frames of video in the custom mode.

Abstract: A split boot design for applications that contain Constant Velocity (CV) joints and/or other bearing assemblies where boots and/or covers are employed for, e.g., protection from the outside environment, assisting in retaining lubrication for the assembly, etc. A split boot design in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure includes zippers along one or more axial seams, providing easier replacement of the boot and decreased manufacturing costs.

Abstract: To manage dynamic adjustment of the refresh rate of a computer display, the operating system defines at least two playback modes: one or more custom modes that can be selected by applications, and a standard mode which is a default setting for the system that can be expected by applications. The operating system provides an application programming interface that enables an application to request using a custom mode. If approved to use the custom mode, then the application presents frames for display based on the custom mode. The operating system stores timing data for each buffered frame indicating how to play the frame in both standard mode and the custom mode. If a transition back to the standard mode occurs, the operating system uses the timing data to properly present frames of video until the application stops generating frames of video in the custom mode.

Abstract: Enhancing email is disclosed. An email message is received. An enhancement associated with the email message is processed. Content of the email message is stored in a common email database including email data accessible by a plurality of platform users. Access to the email data is provided via a platform that provides enhanced messaging functions to the platform users. The content of the email message is transmitted via a conventional email system. The content of the email message is accessible both via the platform and by an email client accessing the conventional email system.

Abstract: Enhancing email is disclosed. An email message is received. Content of the email message is stored in a common email database including email data accessible by a plurality of platform users. Access to the email data is provided via a platform that provides enhanced messaging functions to the platform users. The content of the email message is transmitted via a conventional email system. The content of the email message is accessible both via the platform and by an email client accessing the conventional email system.

Abstract: To manage dynamic adjustment of the refresh rate of a computer display, the operating system defines at least two playback modes: one or more custom modes that can be selected by applications, and a standard mode which is a default setting for the system that can be expected by applications. The operating system provides an application programming interface that enables an application to request using a custom mode. If approved to use the custom mode, then the application presents frames for display based on the custom mode. The operating system stores timing data for each buffered frame indicating how to play the frame in both standard mode and the custom mode. If a transition back to the standard mode occurs, the operating system uses the timing data to properly present frames of video until the application stops generating frames of video in the custom mode.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of carbon fiber from polyolefin fiber precursor, wherein the polyolefin fiber precursor is partially sulfonated and then carbonized to produce carbon fiber. Methods for producing hollow carbon fibers, wherein the hollow core is circular- or complex-shaped, are also described. Methods for producing carbon fibers possessing a circular- or complex-shaped outer surface, which may be solid or hollow, are also described.

Abstract: Transitions between monitor configurations may be streamlined by minimizing the tearing down and recreating of render targets and primary frame buffers associated with the monitors. In at least one example, the techniques described herein include identifying at least one render target in a first monitor configuration that is also in a second monitor configuration. In response to identifying the at least one render target in the first monitor configuration that is also in the second monitor configuration, the techniques herein describe maintaining the at least one render target during a transition between the first monitor configuration to second monitor configuration.

Abstract: Enhancing email is disclosed. An email message is received. An enhancement associated with the email message is processed. Content of the email message is stored in a common email database including email data accessible by a plurality of platform users. Access to the email data is provided via a platform that provides enhanced messaging functions to the platform users. The content of the email message is transmitted via a conventional email system. The content of the email message is accessible both via the platform and by an email client accessing the conventional email system.