Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various modular medical devices for in vivo medical procedures.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for improved processing of instructions to provide temporal selection to a client when scheduling a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The apparatus includes a processor and a non-transitory machine readable memory. The processor is designed to process instructions to provide date and time selection to a client from a server to enable temporal scheduling of a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The non-transitory machine readable memory at a host server has stored therein computer instructions programmed to cause the processor to store and access user information and instructions, and to present, enable, receive, store and associate date ranges, time ranges and waypoints for a load and cargo delivery destination. A method is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for improved processing of instructions to provide temporal selection to a client when scheduling a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The apparatus includes a processor and a non-transitory machine readable memory. The processor is designed to process instructions to provide date and time selection to a client from a server to enable temporal scheduling of a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The non-transitory machine readable memory at a host server has stored therein computer instructions programmed to cause the processor to store and access user information and instructions, and to present, enable, receive, store and associate date ranges, time ranges and waypoints for a load and cargo delivery destination. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A dispensing device, comprising a plurality of microfluidic pumps, microfluidic valves, and a microfluidic mixer chip, for receiving and mixing microfluidic amounts of a plurality of fluids having differing viscosities, is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of pathways for moving fluids from associated reservoirs to the microfluidic mixer chip. A mix controller controls the microfluidic pumps and valves so that the fluids, having different viscosities, can be accurately mixed at specified microfluidic amounts or volumes according to a specified microfluidic recipe, and the microfluidic mixture dispensed from the device. The device can be in communication with a software application implemented on a mobile compute device, such as a smartphone, and receive instructions for implementing the specified microfluidic recipe from the software application such that the operation of device components is at the direction of the software application executed on the mobile compute device.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for improved processing of instructions to provide temporal selection to a client when scheduling a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The apparatus includes a processor and a non-transitory machine readable memory. The processor is designed to process instructions to provide date and time selection to a client from a server to enable temporal scheduling of a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The non-transitory machine readable memory at a host server has stored therein computer instructions programmed to cause the processor to store and access user information and instructions, and to present, enable, receive, store and associate date ranges, time ranges and waypoints for a load and cargo delivery destination. A method is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for improved processing of instructions to provide temporal selection to a client when scheduling a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The apparatus includes a processor and a non-transitory machine readable memory. The processor is designed to process instructions to provide date and time selection to a client from a server to enable temporal scheduling of a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The non-transitory machine readable memory at a host server has stored therein computer instructions programmed to cause the processor to store and access user information and instructions, and to present, enable, receive, store and associate date ranges, time ranges and waypoints for a load and cargo delivery destination. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A dispensing device, comprising a plurality of microfluidic pumps, microfluidic valves, and a microfluidic mixer chip, for receiving and mixing microfluidic amounts of a plurality of fluids having differing viscosities, is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of pathways for moving fluids from associated reservoirs to the microfluidic mixer chip. A mix controller controls the microfluidic pumps and valves so that the fluids, having different viscosities, can be accurately mixed at specified microfluidic amounts or volumes according to a specified microfluidic recipe, and the microfluidic mixture dispensed from the device. The device can be in communication with a software application implemented on a mobile compute device, such as a smartphone, and receive instructions for implementing the specified microfluidic recipe from the software application such that the operation of device components is at the direction of the software application executed on the mobile compute device.

Abstract: An interchangeable dog harness that includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and an interchangeable cape, wherein the upper frame and lower frame are adjustable to accommodate various dog sizes, and the interchangeable cape is designed to be used in a variety of situations the dog may face.

Abstract: A portable microfluidic mixer system includes a blend application to issue blend instructions, and a microfluidic mixer device. The microfluidic mixer device includes a housing, microfluidic pumps and valves within the device housing, a microfluidic dispenser, a microfluidic mixer chip, and a mix controller. The microfluidic mixer chip receives and meters microfluidic amounts of one or more fluids. The mix controller electronically communicates with the blend application to receives blend application blend instructions. The microfluidic mixer device includes fluid pathways for fluid communication between one or more fluid canisters and the microfluidic mixer chip, and between the microfluidic mixer chip and the microfluidic dispenser.

Abstract: A dispensing device, comprising a plurality of microfluidic pumps, microfluidic valves, and a microfluidic mixer chip, for receiving and mixing microfluidic amounts of a plurality of fluids having differing viscosities, is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of pathways for moving fluids from associated reservoirs to the microfluidic mixer chip. A mix controller controls the microfluidic pumps and valves so that the fluids, having different viscosities, can be accurately mixed at specified microfluidic amounts or volumes according to a specified microfluidic recipe, and the microfluidic mixture dispensed from the device. The device can be in communication with a software application implemented on a mobile compute device, such as a smartphone, and receive instructions for implementing the specified microfluidic recipe from the software application such that the operation of device components is at the direction of the software application executed on the mobile compute device.

Abstract: A dispensing device, comprising a plurality of microfluidic pumps, microfluidic valves, and a microfluidic mixer chip, for receiving and mixing microfluidic amounts of a plurality of fluids having differing viscosities, is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of pathways for moving fluids from associated reservoirs to the microfluidic mixer chip. A mix controller controls the microfluidic pumps and valves so that the fluids, having different viscosities, can be accurately mixed at specified microfluidic amounts or volumes according to a specified microfluidic recipe, and the microfluidic mixture dispensed from the device. The device can be in communication with a software application implemented on a mobile compute device, such as a smartphone, and receive instructions for implementing the specified microfluidic recipe from the software application such that the operation of device components is at the direction of the software application executed on the mobile compute device.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for improved processing of instructions to provide temporal selection to a client when scheduling a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The apparatus includes a processor and a non-transitory machine readable memory. The processor is designed to process instructions to provide date and time selection to a client from a server to enable temporal scheduling of a load to be transported for a prospective transportation industry customer. The non-transitory machine readable memory at a host server has stored therein computer instructions programmed to cause the processor to store and access user information and instructions, and to present, enable, receive, store and associate date ranges, time ranges and waypoints for a load and cargo delivery destination. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A card reader includes a read head in a housing. A jack is coupled to the housing and adapted to be inserted into a microphone input associated with a mobile device. An electronic system includes a card reader circuit, a communication system, a monitor system to manage card reader behavior between power cycles, a pathway system and a power subsystem that in operation receives a bias voltage from a mobile device.

Abstract: A card reader includes a read head in a housing. A jack is coupled to the housing and adapted to be inserted into a microphone input associated with a mobile device.

Abstract: A new approach is proposed that contemplates systems and methods to enable an individual to complete a financial transaction by swiping a magnetic stripe card through a card reader connected to a mobile device. The size of the card reader is miniaturized to be portable for connection with the mobile device. The card reader is configured to reliably read data encoded in a magnetic strip of the card with minimum error in a single swipe and provide a signal that corresponds to the data read to the mobile device, which then decodes the incoming signal from the card reader and acts as a point-of-sale device to complete the financial transaction. Such an approach enables a person to become either a micro-merchant (payee) or a buyer/customer (payer) without having to purchase expensive card reader devices or software.

Abstract: A thermoplastic architectural composite laminate material can include a light transmissive skin, a thermoplastic backing, an adhesive layer and an ink image. The adhesive layer can be between the light transmissive skin and the thermoplastic backing. The ink image can be printed between the light transmissive skin and the thermoplastic backing such that the ink image is visible through the outer surface. The composite laminate materials can be designed with improved temperature fluctuation tolerance, long-term moisture resistance, and tensile and peel strength. Further, the ink image in conjunction with certain adhesives can be highly durable. Such ink images can have a convincing appearance of natural materials such as marble, granite, wood, and the like, including wet-out and depth appearance which can be tailored in appearance and colors.

Abstract: Networks and methods are disclosed for providing an indication of the capability of a communication network for serving special number calls. Before a user places a special number call, the communication network determines the capability of the communication network for serving a special number call, and provides the indication of the network capability to the user. The user is thus kept aware of the quality of the special number service available to them through the communication network.

Abstract: A dual actuation mechanism for controlling resistance applied to a rotating member includes a lever, a first actuator and a second actuator. The first actuator and second actuator are both operably coupled to the lever, wherein the first actuator and the second actuator move the lever independent of the other. For example, the lever may have a first slot for receiving the first actuator and a second slot for receiving the second actuator, wherein the first slot and second slot are sized such that when one actuator moves the lever, the other actuator is undisturbed because the respective slot moves with respect to the non-moving actuator. The dual actuation mechanism may be incorporated in an exercise cycle in which one of the actuators controls a level of resistance applied to a flywheel, and the other of the actuators selectively applies a stopping force to the flywheel.