Abstract: A method of determining the accuracy of a test performed by a diagnostic laboratory system includes obtaining one or more first measurements during a first operation of the test performed by the diagnostic laboratory system. One or more second measurements are obtained during a second operation of the test performed by the diagnostic laboratory system. The first measurements and the second measurements are collectively analyzed using a trained model that calculates an uncertainty score for the test based on learned correlations between the first operation and the second operation. The uncertainty score may be used to determine whether the test results can be relied upon or whether the test should be rerun. Other methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of determining the accuracy of a test performed by a diagnostic laboratory system includes obtaining one or more first measurements during a first operation of the test performed by the diagnostic laboratory system. One or more second measurements are obtained during a second operation of the test performed by the diagnostic laboratory system. The first measurements and the second measurements are collectively analyzed using a trained model that calculates an uncertainty score for the test based on learned correlations between the first operation and the second operation. The uncertainty score may be used to determine whether the test results can be relied upon or whether the test should be rerun. Other methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for a hybridized control architecture for a liquid handler system. The hybridized control system can control the movement of the vessel movers of the liquid handler system using a hybridized movement control approach that incorporates both position, velocity and current-based control outputs. The control system can further dynamically control the relative degree to which velocity or position-based control is applied to the vessel movers based on the vessel movers' relative positions along the track system.

Abstract: A system and method of tracking vessel movers within a liquid handler system using sparse sensor assemblies. The method includes mapping received sensor signals to pre-characterized functions and determining the positions of the vessel movers with respect to a single sensor from the sensor assembly accordingly. The sensors in the sparse sensor assembly can be positioned to have no or minimal overlap between their sensing ranges.

Abstract: A probe assembly for aspirating and delivering liquids includes a liquid line having a liquid line end and a pipette configured to be in fluid communication with the liquid line, the pipette configured to aspirate and dispense liquids when the probe assembly is devoid of connections to external liquid sources other than liquids being aspirated or dispensed, the liquid line end having a first portion of a dynamic coupler configured to be dynamically coupled to a second portion of a dynamic coupler, and the second portion of the dynamic coupler configured to be in fluid communication with a liquid source external to the probe assembly. Other probe assemblies, testing apparatus, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method of tracking vessel movers within a liquid handler system using sparse sensor assemblies. The method includes mapping received sensor signals to pre-characterized functions and determining the positions of the vessel movers with respect to a single sensor from the sensor assembly accordingly. The sensors in the sparse sensor assembly can be positioned to have no or minimal overlap between their sensing ranges.

Abstract: A method of determining the accuracy of a test performed by a diagnostic laboratory system includes obtaining one or more first measurements during a first operation of the test performed by the diagnostic laboratory system. One or more second measurements are obtained during a second operation of the test performed by the diagnostic laboratory system. The first measurements and the second measurements are collectively analyzed using a trained model that calculates an uncertainty score for the test based on learned correlations between the first operation and the second operation. The uncertainty score may be used to determine whether the test results can be relied upon or whether the test should be rerun. Other methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A vessel transport system in a liquid handler system includes vessel movers that transport a sample vessel using a magnetic base. A track provides a selective magnetic field to propel the magnetic base of each vessel mover along the track using a plurality of multilayer printed circuit boards (PCB) arranged along a transport path. Each PCB has a plurality of multi-layer conductive coils within layers of the PCB and each coil has a plurality of single-layer spirals electrically coupled with one another to form a multilayer coil. A processor is configured to control selective application of currents to the plurality of multi-layer coils to create the selective magnetic field. At least a subset of the multi-layer conductive coils are stacked relative to one another below a surface of the track, such that the selective application of currents selects one of a plurality of branching paths along the track.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for detecting a failure of a device connected to a sensor is disclosed. The method includes a machine learning model receiving a trace signal from the sensor indicating a status of the device, the machine learning model encoding the trace signal into a plurality of vector representations, and the machine learning model determining whether the trace signal is valid or invalid based on the plurality of vector representations.

Abstract: An analyzer system for in vitro diagnostics includes a sample handler module having a robot arm that delivers samples from drawers into carriers on a linear synchronous motor automation track. Samples are delivered via the automation track to individual track sections associated with individual analyzer modules. Analyzer modules aspirate sample portions directly from the sample carriers and perform analysis thereon.

Abstract: An analyzer system for in vitro diagnostics includes a sample handler module having a robot arm that delivers samples from drawers into carriers on a linear synchronous motor automation track. Samples are delivered via the automation track to individual track sections associated with individual analyzer modules. Analyzer modules aspirate sample portions directly from the sample carriers and perform analysis thereon.

Abstract: A combination table, sifter, and collection tray for herbs is described herein. The device is generally a food and plant processing device, and more particularly is a combination table, sifter, and collection tray. The table, sifter, and tray are nested into one another to form a unitary device for easy transport.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a computer-implemented method for detecting a failure of a device, wherein the device is connected to a sensor, the method comprising: receiving, by a machine learning model, a trace signal from the sensor indicating a status of the device; encoding, by the machine learning model, the trace signal into a plurality of vector representations; and determining, by the machine learning model, whether the trace signal is valid or invalid based on the plurality of vector representations.

Abstract: An analyzer system for in vitro diagnostics includes a sample handler module having a robot arm that delivers samples from drawers into carriers on a linear synchronous motor automation track. Samples are delivered via the automation track to individual track sections associated with individual analyzer modules. Analyzer modules aspirate sample portions directly from the sample carriers and perform analysis thereon.

Abstract: An analyzer system for in vitro diagnostics includes a sample handler module having a robot arm that delivers samples from drawers into carriers on a linear synchronous motor automation track. Samples are delivered via the automation track to individual track sections associated with individual analyzer modules. Analyzer modules aspirate sample portions directly from the sample carriers and perform analysis thereon.

Abstract: This disclosure addresses an herb grinder that includes an upper grinder rotatably inserted into a lower grinder. The lower grinder is non-rotatably affixed to a sifter, which is in turn non-rotatably affixed to a bottom element. The upper grinder includes a plurality of downward projecting grinding teeth, and the lower grinder includes a plurality of upward projecting grinding teeth so that the two sets of teeth mesh with each other to enable the grinding function. A plurality of pass-through holes in the lower grinder allows ground material to pass from a material receiving space formed between the upper grinder and the lower grinder into a coarse material collecting area in the sifter. The sifter includes a planar sifting plate with a plurality of holes that allow powder to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A system and method for attorney-client privileged digital evidence capture, analysis and collaboration is presented herein. In particular, the system and method facilitates the capturing and analysis of evidentiary digital images, audio, video or audiovisual files (“Evidence”) via smart phones, cameras, digital recording devices, personal computers, connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other networked machines capable of capturing digital images, audio, video or audiovisual recordings and data by verified people, devices and machines. The system and method further facilitates secure, attorney-client privileged information, storage, communication and collaboration with respect to such evidence, and allows access and collaboration by authorized third parties with permission.

Abstract: A probe assembly for aspirating and delivering liquids includes a liquid line having a liquid line end and a pipette configured to be in fluid communication with the liquid line, the pipette configured to aspirate and dispense liquids when the probe assembly is devoid of connections to external liquid sources other than liquids being aspirated or dispensed, the liquid line end having a first portion of a dynamic coupler configured to be dynamically coupled to a second portion of a dynamic coupler, and the second portion of the dynamic coupler configured to be in fluid communication with a liquid source external to the probe assembly. Other probe assemblies, testing apparatus, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A system having a variety of mobile assets to which are attached one or more wireless sensors and associated with each mobile asset to automate enterprise software organization of assets among dynamically changing sites. A plurality of receivers receive data from redundant wireless sensors, and at least one gateway aggregates wireless sensor data from the receivers, the wireless sensors, receivers and gateway forming a local network associated with a given site. At least one server hosting enterprise software receives aggregated data from the at least one gateway. The enterprise software identifies the location of an asset based on association of a local network with a site and association of sensors with an asset.