Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for managing time-sensitive packetized data streams at a receiver includes receiving a time-sensitive packet of a data stream, analyzing an energy level of a payload signal of the packet, and determining whether to drop the packet based on the energy level of the payload signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.

Abstract: A method and system for logging voice quality issues for a communication connection includes receiving a signal for logging quality information for a voice connection at an endpoint of the voice connection. Voice samples are collected from the voice connection at the endpoint. The voice samples are stored in an error log at the endpoint.

Abstract: Nucleotides and nucleotide analogs are used in various sequencing by incorporation/sequencing by synthesis methods. Nucleotide analogs comprising 3?-blocking groups are used to provide reversible chain-termination for sequencing by synthesis. Typical blocking groups include phosphate groups and carbamate groups. Fluorescent nucleotides are used to perform sequencing by synthesis with detection by incorporation of the fluorescently labeled nucleotide, optionally followed by photobleaching and intercalating dyes are used to detect addition of a non-labeled nucleotide in sequencing by synthesis with detection by intercalation. Microfluidic devices, including particle arrays, are used in the sequencing methods.

Abstract: Improved methods and articles providing conformal coatings for a variety of devices including electronic, semiconductor, and liquid crystal display devices. Peptide formulations which bind to nanoparticles and substrates, including substrates with trenches and vias, to provide conformal coverage as a seed layer. The seed layer can be further enhanced with use of metallic films deposited on the seed layer. Seed layers can be characterized by AFM measurements and improved seed layers provide for better enhancement layers including lower resistivity in the enhancement layer. Peptides can be identified by phage display.

Abstract: A method and system for participant control of privacy during a multiparty communication session includes receiving a request from a first participant to a multiparty communication connection for a sidebar between the first participant and a second participant to the multiparty communication connection. The sidebar is provided by at least substantially eliminating voice streams generated by the first participant and the second participant from conference output streams generated for a set of remaining participants to the multiparty communication connection.

Abstract: A network device and its mode of operation. The network device includes an input port through which audio streams may be received. A controller receives a user input indicating which type of mix the user wants applied to the audio stream and applies the mixing factor designated. The mixing factor may be a stereo mix, a panned mix, or a mono mix. The network device also includes an output port through which the mixed audio stream can be transmitted to the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of hydraulic module for actuating at least one hydraulic control element with a hydraulic pump in a housing, with an electric motor fastened to a first housing side for driving the pump, with a tank located on a second housing side opposite the first side for a hydraulic fluid, e.g. hydraulic oil, with flow channels produced in the housing produced preferably by bore holes for the hydraulic fluid to supply this fluid from the tank to a pump chamber, for transmitting the hydraulic fluid conveyed by the pump to a pressure connection located on the housing, for connection of the at least one actuating element and for returning the hydraulic fluid from the pressure connection into the tank.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for packet voice conferencing. An encoding system accepts two sound field signals, representing the same sound field sampled at two spatially-separated points. The relative delay between the two sound field signals is detected over a given time interval. The sound field signals are combined and then encoded as a single audio signal, e.g., by a method suitable for monophonic VoIP. The encoded audio payload and the relative delay are placed in one or more packets and sent to a decoding device via the packet network. The decoding device uses the relative delay to drive a playout splitter-once the encoded audio payload has been decoded, the playout splitter creates multiple presentation channels by inserting the transmitted relative delay in the decoded signal for one (or more) of the presentation channels. The listener thus perceives a speaker's voice as originating from a location related to the speaker's physical position at the other end of the conference.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing binding assays through construction of molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention are useful in screening large numbers of different test molecules for their binding ability to target molecules.

Abstract: A method is disclosed, where the RX unit of an IP telephone waits for a first silence indication packet to be received. When the first silence indication packet is received, the RX begins attenuating incoming packets. The rate of attenuation may occur at a rate responsive to an indication provided by the TX unit. The RX unit also mixes comfort noise with the attenuated incoming packets. The RX unit the waits for a second silence indication packet to be received. When the second silence indication is received the RX unit mixes in comfort noise at a level responsive to an indication provided by the TX unit. The RX units then waits for voice packets to be received from the TX unit. When normal voice activity resumes, the RX unit stops the generation of comfort noise and begins playing voice packets again.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing single molecule amplification for detection, quantification and statistical analysis of nucleic acids are provided. Methods and systems are provided for determining and quantifying lengths of nucleic acids of interest.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.

Abstract: A cord retainer having a first portion containing a first magnet, the first portion attachable to the cord; and a second portion containing either a second magnet or a ferrous member, the second portion attachable to the cord or having an adhesive surface for attaching the second portion to a desired surface. The first portion and second portion are connectable to each other via magnetic attraction between the first magnet and either the second magnet or the ferrous member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of hydraulic module for actuating at least one hydraulic control element with a hydraulic pump in a housing, with an electric motor fastened to a first housing side for driving the pump, with a tank located on a second housing side opposite the first side for a hydraulic fluid, e.g. hydraulic oil, with flow channels produced in the housing produced preferably by bore holes for the hydraulic fluid to supply this fluid from the tank to a pump chamber, for transmitting the hydraulic fluid conveyed by the pump to a pressure connection located on the housing, for connection of the at least one actuating element and for returning the hydraulic fluid from the pressure connection into the tank.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus for coupling electricity between a power source and a device. The apparatus including a body having at least one aperture and at least one electrical contact configured to mate with the power source; at least one light source arranged within the body; and at least one light transmitting cover. The cover configured to cover the at least one aperture. The cover having indicia thereon. The at least one light source arranged to radiate through the at least one aperture and backlight the indicia. Manufacture of the power supply apparatus may be performed in large volumes and desired indicia later added and or changed via the cover, increasing manufacturing efficiency and flexibility.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the mute function of an IP telephone is disclosed, where the method comprises determining, by a transmitting IP telephone, whether the mute function has been activated; and if the mute function has been activated, then providing, a predetermined output. Various aspects of the method are disclosed, including: an aspect where the predetermined output is characterized by the absence of silence as detected by an RX unit when the mute function of a TX unit is activated; an aspect where the predetermined output comprises a signal in which voice information has been removed; and an aspect where the removing of voice information is performed by an audio filter disposed within the TX unit of an IP telephone.

Abstract: A cord retainer having a first portion containing a first magnet, the first portion attachable to the cord; and a second portion containing either a second magnet or a ferrous member, the second portion attachable to the cord or having an adhesive surface for attaching the second portion to a desired surface. The first portion and second portion are connectable to each other via magnetic attraction between the first magnet and either the second magnet or the ferrous member.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus for coupling electricity between a power source and a device. The apparatus including a body having at least one aperture and at least one electrical contact configured to mate with the power source; at least one light source arranged within the body; and at least one light transmitting cover. The cover configured to cover the at least one aperture. The cover having indicia thereon. The at least one light source arranged to radiate through the at least one aperture and backlight the indicia. Manufacture of the power supply apparatus may be performed in large volumes and desired indicia later added and or changed via the cover, increasing manufacturing efficiency and flexibility.

Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.