Abstract: A structural yielding link, particularly for use in an eccentrically braced frame arrangement or in a linked column frame arrangement having a first end having a means for connecting to a face of a first beam and a second end having a means for connecting to a face of a second beam; a first variable cross-section portion and a second variable cross-section portion extending from the first end and from the second end, respectively; and a constant cross-section portion joining the first variable cross-section portion and the second variable cross-section portion.

Abstract: A pen apparatus with a pressure sensitive tip mechanism that internally generates pressure, tilt, and/or barrel rotation through the use of a multi-axis measurement scheme with simultaneous transmit, receive, and sensing driver capability operable in conjunction with a receiving system or in a relative stand-alone manner. Signaling schemes are provided for operating the pen apparatus to achieve improved function. Systems and methods are provided for operating a pen, and for operating a pen with a touch sensor system. Drive/receive circuitry and methods of driving and receiving sensor electrode signals are provided that allow digital I/0 pins to be used to interface with touch sensor electrodes. This circuitry may be operated in modes to sense various combinations of signals coupled within a pen, or from outside of a pen.

Abstract: A pen apparatus with a pressure sensitive tip mechanism that internally generates pressure, tilt, and/or barrel rotation through the use of a multi-axis measurement scheme with simultaneous transmit, receive, and sensing driver capability operable in conjunction with a receiving system or in a relative stand-alone manner. Signaling schemes are provided for operating the pen apparatus to achieve improved function. Systems and methods are provided for operating a pen, and for operating a pen with a touch sensor system. Drive/receive circuitry and methods of driving and receiving sensor electrode signals are provided that allow digital I/O pins to be used to interface with touch sensor electrodes. This circuitry may be operated in modes to sense various combinations of signals coupled within a pen, or from outside of a pen.

Abstract: The invention describes ultrasound-responsive particles comprising a polypeptide shell. The surface of the particle has one or more indentations which are generally able to entrap a gas bubble. The particles are capable of generating inertial cavitation on exposure to ultrasound. The particles are therefore useful in methods of treatment which involve inertial cavitation and in the delivery of drugs to target sites via inertial cavitation.

Abstract: The invention describes ultrasound-responsive particles having a core containing one or more therapeutic or diagnostic agents, and a polypeptide shell. The surface of the particle has one or more indentations which are generally able to entrap a gas bubble. The particles are capable of generating inertial cavitation on exposure to ultrasound. The inertial cavitation properties of the particles can be used to enhance delivery of the therapeutic or diagnostic agents to target sites in vivo.

Abstract: A method includes: accessing a set of hardware parameters characterizing an embedded device; identifying a set of supported container functions based on the set of hardware parameters; accessing a selection of container functions; identifying a set of selected container functions based on the selection of container functions and the set of supported container functions; generating a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) including a set of libraries supporting the set of selected container functions; generating a container runtime environment (CRE) configured to execute, at the embedded device, a containerized application via the HAL, the containerized application including the set of selected container functions; installing the HAL and the CRE onto the embedded device; installing the containerized application onto the embedded device via the CRE; and at the embedded device, executing the containerized application via the CRE and the HAL.

Abstract: The invention describes transdermal vaccines which contain ultrasound responsive particles comprising a polypeptide shell. The surface of the particle has one or more indentations which are generally able to entrap a gas bubble. The particles are capable of generating inertial cavitation on exposure to ultrasound. The particles can be delivered transdermally, and can comprise antigen protein and/or adjuvant within the particle structure. The particles are therefore useful in methods of vaccination using transdermal delivery routes.

Abstract: A structural yielding link, particularly for use in an eccentrically braced frame arrangement or in a linked column frame arrangement having a first end having a means for connecting to a face of a first beam and a second end having a means for connecting to a face of a second beam; a first variable cross-section portion and a second variable cross-section portion extending from the first end and from the second end, respectively; and a constant cross-section portion joining the first variable cross-section portion and the second variable cross-section portion.

Abstract: A compact hydraulic particle separator apparatus is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus comprises an upper chamber and a lower chamber separated by a partition. A liquid fluid flow upwelling through the partition from the lower chamber is caused to mix with tangential jet of fluid flowing introduced above the partition in the upper chamber produces an upwardly-flowing cyclonic flow within the upper chamber. Particle mixtures containing low- and high-density particles and other solids are introduced into the upper chamber through a feed tube having a mouth that is offset from the center of the upper chamber. Low-density particles are immediately entrained in the cyclonic flow and swept upward and exit the apparatus.

Abstract: A method includes: accessing a set of hardware parameters characterizing an embedded device; identifying a set of supported container functions based on the set of hardware parameters; accessing a selection of container functions; identifying a set of selected container functions based on the selection of container functions and the set of supported container functions; generating a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) including a set of libraries supporting the set of selected container functions; generating a container runtime environment (CRE) configured to execute, at the embedded device, a containerized application via the HAL, the containerized application including the set of selected container functions; installing the HAL and the CRE onto the embedded device; installing the containerized application onto the embedded device via the CRE; and at the embedded device, executing the containerized application via the CRE and the HAL.

Abstract: A method includes: accessing a set of hardware parameters characterizing an embedded device; identifying a set of supported container functions based on the set of hardware parameters; accessing a selection of container functions; identifying a set of selected container functions based on the selection of container functions and the set of supported container functions; generating a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) including a set of libraries supporting the set of selected container functions; generating a container runtime environment (CRE) configured to execute, at the embedded device, a containerized application via the HAL, the containerized application including the set of selected container functions; installing the HAL and the CRE onto the embedded device; installing the containerized application onto the embedded device via the CRE; and at the embedded device, executing the containerized application via the CRE and the HAL.

Abstract: A pen apparatus with a pressure sensitive tip mechanism that internally generates pressure, tilt, and/or barrel rotation through the use of a multi-axis measurement scheme with simultaneous transmit, receive, and sensing driver capability operable in conjunction with a receiving system or in a relative stand-alone manner. Signaling schemes are provided for operating the pen apparatus to achieve improved function. Systems and methods are provided for operating a pen, and for operating a pen with a touch sensor system. Drive/receive circuitry and methods of driving and receiving sensor electrode signals are provided that allow digital I/O pins to be used to interface with touch sensor electrodes. This circuitry may be operated in modes to sense various combinations of signals coupled within a pen, or from outside of a pen.

Abstract: A pen apparatus with a pressure sensitive tip mechanism that internally generates pressure, tilt, and/or barrel rotation through the use of a multi-axis measurement scheme with simultaneous transmit, receive, and sensing driver capability operable in conjunction with a receiving system or in a relative stand-alone manner. Signaling schemes are provided for operating the pen apparatus to achieve improved function. Systems and methods are provided for operating a pen, and for operating a pen with a touch sensor system. Drive/receive circuitry and methods of driving and receiving sensor electrode signals are provided that allow digital I/O pins to be used to interface with touch sensor electrodes. This circuitry may be operated in modes to sense various combinations of signals coupled within a pen, or from outside of a pen.

Abstract: A method includes: accessing a set of hardware parameters characterizing an embedded device; identifying a set of supported container functions based on the set of hardware parameters; accessing a selection of container functions; identifying a set of selected container functions based on the selection of container functions and the set of supported container functions; generating a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) including a set of libraries supporting the set of selected container functions; generating a container runtime environment (CRE) configured to execute, at the embedded device, a containerized application via the HAL, the containerized application including the set of selected container functions; installing the HAL and the CRE onto the embedded device; installing the containerized application onto the embedded device via the CRE; and at the embedded device, executing the containerized application via the CRE and the HAL.

Abstract: A pen apparatus with a pressure sensitive tip mechanism that internally generates pressure, tilt, and/or barrel rotation through the use of a multi-axis measurement scheme with simultaneous transmit, receive, and sensing driver capability operable in conjunction with a receiving system or in a relative stand-alone manner. Signaling schemes are provided for operating the pen apparatus to achieve improved function. Systems and methods are provided for operating a pen, and for operating a pen with a touch sensor system. Drive/receive circuitry and methods of driving and receiving sensor electrode signals are provided that allow digital I/O pins to be used to interface with touch sensor electrodes. This circuitry may be operated in modes to sense various combinations of signals coupled within a pen, or from outside of a pen.

Abstract: A pen apparatus with a pressure sensitive tip mechanism that internally generates pressure, tilt, and/or barrel rotation through the use of a multi-axis measurement scheme with simultaneous transmit, receive, and sensing driver capability operable in conjunction with a receiving system or in a relative stand-alone manner. Signaling schemes are provided for operating the pen apparatus to achieve improved function. Systems and methods are provided for operating a pen, and for operating a pen with a touch sensor system. Drive/receive circuitry and methods of driving and receiving sensor electrode signals are provided that allow digital I/O pins to be used to interface with touch sensor electrodes. This circuitry may be operated in modes to sense various combinations of signals coupled within a pen, or from outside of a pen.

Abstract: An axial field rotary energy device or system includes an axis, a PCB stator and rotors having respective permanent magnets. The rotors rotate about the axis relative to the PCB stator. A variable frequency drive (VFD) having VFD components are coupled to the axial field rotary energy device. An enclosure contains the axial field rotary energy device and the VFD, such that the axial field rotary device and the VFD are integrated together within the enclosure. In addition, a cooling system is integrated with the enclosure to cool the axial field rotary energy device and the VFD.

Abstract: A method includes: accessing a set of hardware parameters characterizing an embedded device; identifying a set of supported container functions based on the set of hardware parameters; accessing a selection of container functions; identifying a set of selected container functions based on the selection of container functions and the set of supported container functions; generating a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) including a set of libraries supporting the set of selected container functions; generating a container runtime environment (CRE) configured to execute, at the embedded device, a containerized application via the HAL, the containerized application including the set of selected container functions; installing the HAL and the CRE onto the embedded device; installing the containerized application onto the embedded device via the CRE; and at the embedded device, executing the containerized application via the CRE and the HAL.

Abstract: The system may determine the items in the shopping container and may access the virtual wallet installed in the shopping container to allow the consumer to complete a purchase using the mobile wallet on the shopping container.

Abstract: An axial field rotary energy device or system includes an axis, a PCB stator and rotors having respective permanent magnets. The rotors rotate about the axis relative to the PCB stator. A variable frequency drive (VFD) having VFD components are coupled to the axial field rotary energy device. An enclosure contains the axial field rotary energy device and the VFD, such that the axial field rotary device and the VFD are integrated together within the enclosure. In addition, a cooling system is integrated with the enclosure to cool the axial field rotary energy device and the VFD.