Abstract: A consolidated compositing block architecture is configured to generate a single graphics plane from graphical components of disparate graphical processes. The consolidated compositing block architecture intercepts a function call from a set of framebuffers to a hardware abstraction layer. The function call from each framebuffer may be associated with a graphical component to be rendered. The consolidated compositing block architecture composites the graphical component of one or more framebuffers of the set of framebuffers into a single graphics plane. The consolidated compositing block architecture then transmits the single graphics plane to the hardware abstraction layer for rendering within a display of display device.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method of sensing at least one characteristic of an analyte comprising: flowing media with the analyte through one or more microcavities; energizing the microcavity; and sensing at least one of the characteristics of the analyte via interrogation of the energized microcavity. Each of the one or more microcavities can comprise: a first mirror on a first planar surface; a second mirror on a second planar surface opposing the first planar surface; and at least one spacer between the first and second mirrors. The first mirror, second mirror, and at least one spacer can define a channel having an inlet and an outlet. The first and second mirrors can be positioned between the inlet and outlet.

Abstract: A method for a smart device management resource picker includes receiving an authorization request from a third party. The authorization request requests access to a user resource managed by the device manager. The device manager manages access controls associated with a plurality of user devises, the access controls are configured by a user. The method also includes determining whether the third party is authorized to access the user resource managed by the device manager. When the third party is authorized to access the user resource managed by the device manager, the method includes determining whether the user has configured access controls at the device manager that governs the user resource subject to the authorization request. When the user has configured a respective access control that governs the user resource subject to the authorization request, the method includes communicating a response to the authorization request based on the respective access control.

Abstract: A method for a smart device management resource picker includes receiving an authorization request from a third party. The authorization request requests access to a user resource managed by the device manager. The device manager manages access controls associated with a plurality of user devises, the access controls are configured by a user. The method also includes determining whether the third party is authorized to access the user resource managed by the device manager. When the third party is authorized to access the user resource managed by the device manager, the method includes determining whether the user has configured access controls at the device manager that governs the user resource subject to the authorization request. When the user has configured a respective access control that governs the user resource subject to the authorization request, the method includes communicating a response to the authorization request based on the respective access control.

Abstract: A continuous wave ultrasound analysis device for analysing a surface of a component includes an input to receive ultrasound data relating to continuous wave, swept frequency ultrasound propagated through the component; a processing section to derive a standing wave amplitude spectrum from the received ultrasound data, and determine a property of an unconstrained layer on the surface based on the standing wave amplitude spectrum; and an output to output the determined property of the layer. A method of continuous wave ultrasound for analysing a surface is also provided.

Abstract: A method for a smart device management resource picker includes receiving an authorization request from a third party. The authorization request requests access to a user resource managed by the device manager. The device manager manages access controls associated with a plurality of user devises, the access controls are configured by a user. The method also includes determining whether the third party is authorized to access the user resource managed by the device manager. When the third party is authorized to access the user resource managed by the device manager, the method includes determining whether the user has configured access controls at the device manager that governs the user resource subject to the authorization request. When the user has configured a respective access control that governs the user resource subject to the authorization request, the method includes communicating a response to the authorization request based on the respective access control.

Abstract: Large detection area, high spatial resolution, high dynamic range and low noise neutron detectors are disclosed. Curved detectors that minimize parallax errors and boundary regions without sacrificing its intrinsic resolution or the efficiency are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fixture for securing a cylindrical or shell thin-walled component includes a support having one or more securing devices for securing the component to the support. The fixture also includes an inflatable pressure element which, in use, is positioned within the secured component and is adapted to press outwardly, when inflated, against a liner inserted between the pressure element and the inner thin wall of the component. The liner has one or more elastic members, which bias it against the outward expansion of the inflated pressure element. The inflated pressure element and the liner damp vibrations in the component during machining of the outer side of the thin wall.

Abstract: A fixture for securing a thin-walled component includes a support having one or more securing devices for securing the component to the support. An inflatable pressure element is adapted to press, when inflated, against a flexible liner located adjacent the thin wall of the component. The inflated pressure element and the liner act to damp vibrations in the component during machining of another side of the thin wall. The liner has at least one stiffening element located opposite a position where a machining operation is performed on the other side of the thin wall. The stiffening element holds the liner away from the thin wall to create a cavity between the liner and the thin wall.

Abstract: A fixture for securing a cylindrical or shell thin-walled component includes a support having one or more securing devices for securing the component to the support. The fixture also includes an inflatable pressure element which, in use, is positioned within the secured component and is adapted to press outwardly, when inflated, against a liner inserted between the pressure element and the inner thin wall of the component. The liner has one or more elastic members, which bias it against the outward expansion of the inflated pressure element. The inflated pressure element and the liner damp vibrations in the component during machining of the outer side of the thin wall.

Abstract: A fixture for securing a thin-walled component includes a support having one or more securing devices for securing the component to the support. An inflatable pressure element is adapted to press, when inflated, against a flexible liner located adjacent the thin wall of the component. The inflated pressure element and the liner act to damp vibrations in the component during machining of another side of the thin wall. The liner has at least one stiffening element located opposite a position where a machining operation is performed on the other side of the thin wall. The stiffening element holds the liner away from the thin wall to create a cavity between the liner and the thin wall.

Abstract: A product representation made of a mouldable sheet of material sized and shaped to correspond to the size of a real corresponding product wherein at least a portion of said sheet is moulded according to a three dimensional pattern or image of the real corresponding product.