Abstract: A device and related method for laboratory workflow handling is disclosed. The device may include one or more processors configured to provide a plurality of actions for selection by a user. A user can select an action of the plurality of actions and the device can determine an identification corresponding to a sample. The device can embed within a two-dimensional barcode the identification and workflow data corresponding to the sample and print a label with the two-dimensional barcode on an adhesive material using a printer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method performed by a depository computing system includes receiving a check deposit and a withdrawal request associated with a customer account of a customer where the customer account is associated with a first amount and the withdrawal request comprises a second amount greater than the first amount, forwarding an inquiry message regarding the check deposit to a paying computing system, determining real time account status information of a payor account of a payor, and authorizing in real time relative to when the real time account status information is accessed, the withdrawal request for the second amount where the authorization occurs prior to settlement of the check deposit.

Abstract: The disclosed and claimed subject matter relates to a method for the in-situ production of H2S and/or H2Se during the growth of 2D transition metal disulfide and/or diselenide containing films.

Abstract: A vehicle air ventilation system is configured to control air flowing into a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The vehicle air ventilation system includes an airduct assembly, an airflow-adjusting member, an actuator unit, a contactless sensor, and a control unit. The air duct assembly defines an air duct and a vent opening through which air flows from the air duct into the passenger compartment. The airflow-adjusting member is coupled to the air duct assembly, and configured to adjust an airflow from the air duct into the passenger compartment. The actuator unit is operatively coupled to the airflow-adjusting member to control the airflow-adjusting member to adjust the airflow. The contactless sensor is configured to detect a gesture of a hand located within a prescribed region adjacent to the vent opening in the passenger compartment, and to output a detection signal indicative of the gesture.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of producing an intrinsic or doped transition metal dichalcogenide film comprising: providing a substrate in a deposition chamber; providing a reducing environment and an excess of chalcogen in the deposition chamber; and forming the intrinsic or doped transition metal dichalcogenide film on a surface of the substrate. The transition metal may be Mo or W, and the chalcogen may be S, Se, or Te. The reducing environment may be a hydrogen rich environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for dispensing or distributing a drug, particularly a potentially teratogenic drug, to a patient while minimizing the occurrence of an adverse side effect. In particular, the present invention provides methods for dispensing or distributing a drug containing topiramate to a patient in need of weight loss to minimize the occurrence of potential birth defects associated with the drug. Methods for providing training to prescribers on the potential risks associated with particular drugs are also disclosed.

Abstract: A processing device in a memory sub-system identifies, using a classifier function, a classification value corresponding to a set of errors associated with the memory device. Based on the classification value, a first set of a plurality of error recovery operations is selected from a plurality of sets of error recovery operations. The first set of the plurality of error recovery operations is executed and feedback information based at least in part on the classification value and the first set of the plurality of error recovery operations is generated. Based on the feedback information, the classifier function is trained.

Abstract: An aircraft component is disclosed. The aircraft component includes a substrate, the substrate comprising at least one a first metal or first metal alloy and a ceramic coating formed on a surface of at least a portion of the substrate. The ceramic coating is formed by applying a cold sprayed material to the surface, the cold sprayed material being at least one of a second metal or second metal alloy that meets a predetermined galvanic compatibility with the first metal or the first metal alloy and subjecting the aircraft component to a plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process, wherein during the PEO process the cold sprayed material on the surface is converted to ceramic.

Abstract: A nozzle of a surface cleaning system includes one or more gas channels configured to direct a gas toward a target surface at a low angle relative to the target surface in order to dislodge particles from the target surface; and a vacuum channel configured to apply a vacuum to the target surface for vacuuming the particles away from the target surface.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes determining a visual impairment parameter indicating a degree of visual impairment of a passenger of a passenger seat associated with the seat device, determining a passenger location of the passenger and a location of a target, estimating an initial facing direction toward which the passenger faces, determining a position adjustment parameter indicating a position adjustment to be made by the passenger of the passenger seat to face the target, based on the passenger location, the location of the target, and the initial facing direction, and outputting a position adjustment instruction according to the position adjustment parameter, the position adjustment instruction including at least an audio instruction in response to the visual impairment parameter indicating visual impairment of the passenger.

Abstract: In some implementations, a dot projector optic may include a collimating lens; a fisheye lens; and a dot aberration correction element disposed between the collimating lens and the fisheye lens. An input to the fisheye lens, from the dot aberration correction element, may be associated with a first field of view angle. An output from the fisheye lens may be associated with a second field of view angle that is larger than the first field of view angle.

Abstract: In some implementations, a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system includes a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) array including a plurality of VCSELs. The VCSEL array may have a first aspect ratio. The LIDAR system may include a set of transmission optics configured to receive light from the VCSEL array and to illuminate a field of view having a second aspect ratio that is greater than the first aspect ratio. The LIDAR system may include an image sensor array configured for line readout. The image sensor array may have a third aspect ratio that is different from the first aspect ratio. The LIDAR system may include a set of reception optics configured to image light reflected from objects in the field of view, having the second aspect ratio, onto the image sensor array having the third aspect ratio.

Abstract: A removal tool for sample well combs that is configured to aid in the extraction of a sample well comb from an electrophoresis gel. The removal tool may be either removably coupled to the sample well comb or may be permanently affixed to the sample well comb in order to provide a surface/region that is more easily graspable by a user to aid in the extraction of the sample well comb. The removal tool may include one or more engagement members that may be at least partially disposed within an opening of the sample well comb to couple the removal tool to the sample well comb. The removal tool may also include a mechanism that is configured to impart extraction forces to a surface in proximity to the sample well comb to further aid in the extraction of the sample well comb.

Abstract: A head-mounted device (HMD) may include a front portion, a rear portion and one or more bands. The front portion may include an optical display configured to output image light to a user's eyes. The rear portion may be arranged with the front portion to balance the HMD in weight. The one or more bands connect the front portion and the rear portion so that the two portions rest on either side of the user's head.

Abstract: A method for forming an oxidation protection system on a carbon-carbon composite structure can comprise applying a boron slurry to the carbon-carbon composite structure, wherein the boron slurry comprises a boron compound, a first glass mixture, a first glass former, a first glass modifier, and a first carrier fluid, the first glass mixture including a first glass compound and a second glass compound, the first glass compound having a first viscosity-temperature profile that is at least one order of magnitude below a second viscosity-temperature profile of the second glass compound; applying a silicon slurry to the carbon-carbon composite structure, wherein the silicon slurry comprises a silicon compound, a third glass compound, a second glass former, a second glass modifier, and a second carrier fluid; and heating the carbon-carbon composite structure.

Abstract: An electrode assembly includes a substrate, a plurality of electrodes, and a wiring assembly. The substrate includes an elongate body extending from a first end to a second end in a first direction and a plurality of electrode connection structures connected with the elongate body. Each electrode connection structure defines a first coupling end, a second coupling end, and a first opening positioned between the first coupling end and the second coupling end. The electrodes are positioned within the plurality of electrode connection structures. A portion of each electrode extends through the first opening of the respective electrode connection structure. The wiring assembly extends along the substrate and forms an electrical connection with each of the plurality of the electrodes.

Abstract: A bioreactor system, includes a base platform, a lid received atop the base platform and defining an interior space for receiving a bioprocessing bag, and a tubing management system supporting a tubing array a distance above the base platform and providing a means for quickly connecting and/or disconnecting a fluid supply line.

Abstract: A machine or device for reducing material including a cutting drum and/or removable, multipiece cutting blade assembly. A machine for reducing material that includes a skinless cutting drum. In one aspect there is disclosed a woodchipper for reducing material that includes a skinless cutting drum and a discharge assembly.

Abstract: A method for operating a drive train (1) of a vehicle includes, in order to check the plausibility of an adapted charge pressure value, changing an actuating pressure of a starting component (7) corresponding to an adapted charge pressure value by an offset and ascertaining a resultant change in a torque of an electric machine (3). When the change in the torque of the electric machine (3) and the offset of the actuating pressure correspond to each other within defined limits, a plausible adapted charge pressure value is inferred. When the change in the torque of the electric machine (3) and the offset of the actuating pressure do not correspond to each other within the defined limits, an implausible adapted charge pressure value is inferred.