Abstract: A gaming device includes a display device, a processor circuit, a battery charging circuit that is conductively coupled to a cabinet input power source and that provides a charging current to a battery, and a power state output signal that is transmitted to the processor circuit and that includes a value that depends on the first switching power input. The device further includes a controller that receives, from the processor circuit, an interrupt signal that indicates that first switching power has failed and transmits a switch signal to the power switching circuit that is caused to switch from providing power from the cabinet input power source to providing power from the battery, a first memory that includes operating memory instructions, and a second memory that is configured to receive the operating memory instructions from the first memory responsive to the interrupt signal indicating that first switching power has failed.

Abstract: A gaming device includes a display device, a processor circuit, a battery charging circuit that is conductively coupled to a cabinet input power source and that provides a charging current to a battery, and a power state output signal that is transmitted to the processor circuit and that includes a value that depends on the first switching power input. The device further includes a controller that receives, from the processor circuit, an interrupt signal that indicates that first switching power has failed and transmits a switch signal to the power switching circuit that is caused to switch from providing power from the cabinet input power source to providing power from the battery, a first memory that includes operating memory instructions, and a second memory that is configured to receive the operating memory instructions from the first memory responsive to the interrupt signal indicating that first switching power has failed.

Abstract: A system for automatic and dynamic control of machine operations includes a connection to a machine external to the system; sensors configured and deployed to monitor an operation of the external machine and to generate sensor records; a sensor data processing apparatus configured and deployed to receive sensor records from the sensors, and to identify, based on the received sensor records, events and corresponding event conditions affecting an operation of the machine. The processing apparatus is further configured to identify a rule set that, when applied to the machine, alters the operation of the machine by the processing apparatus selectively prioritizing application of the rules to the machine by using only those rules that are operationally relevant to identified events and corresponding event conditions affecting the operation of the machine.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved methods for expanding tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and producing therapeutic populations of TILs in a shorter time period than the traditional methods. TIL cell therapy products can be manufactured which easily meet the target cell dose while maintaining desired T cell phenotype.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of sensors; a dynamically updateable rules engine coupled to the plurality of sensors; a data collection management module coupled to the dynamically updateable rules engine and the plurality of sensors; and a data storage and analysis inference module coupled to the data collection management module, the dynamically updateable rules engine and the plurality of sensors. Data from the plurality of sensors that is received by the dynamically updateable rules engine is transformed by the dynamically updateable rules engine by selectively executing rules based on conditions or events. The dynamically updateable rules engine is updated by the data storage and analysis inference module.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of sensors; a dynamically updateable rules engine coupled to the plurality of sensors; a data collection management module coupled to the dynamically updateable rules engine and the plurality of sensors; and a data storage and analysis inference module coupled to the data collection management module, the dynamically updateable rules engine and the plurality of sensors. Data from the plurality of sensors that is received by the dynamically updateable rules engine is transformed by the dynamically updateable rules engine by selectively executing rules based on conditions or events. The dynamically updateable rules engine is updated by the data storage and analysis inference module.

Abstract: A method and system for enabling trick plays during a variable bit rate (VBR) playback of a media file transmitted to a user media device as a constant bit rate (CBR) flow includes determining a plurality of access points within the media file. The media file is configured to be played back from each of the plurality of access points. A minimum buffer value is calculated for each of the plurality of access points. The minimum buffer value identifies a minimum amount of the media file to transmit to the user media device before beginning playback of the media file from each of the plurality of access points to substantially ensure that the media file is configured to be played back from each of the plurality of access points continuously and uninterruptedly at a variable bit rate.

Abstract: A method and system for enabling trick plays during a variable bit rate (VBR) playback of a media file transmitted to a user media device as a constant bit rate (CBR) flow includes determining a plurality of access points within the media file. The media file is configured to be played back from each of the plurality of access points. A minimum buffer value is calculated for each of the plurality of access points. The minimum buffer value identifies a minimum amount of the media file to transmit to the user media device before beginning playback of the media file from each of the plurality of access points to substantially ensure that the media file is configured to be played back from each of the plurality of access points continuously and uninterruptedly at a variable bit rate.

Abstract: Fishing lures are provided that include a shank and a plurality of closed or substantially closed loops of fiber-based material that are attached to and extend from the shank, and, if desired, to and from other portions of the lure and/or to and from one or more lure attachments, so as to enable the teeth of a fish to become and remain entangled within the fiber loops whether or not the lure includes a hook.

Abstract: A dispensing pouch and method for making the same are described. One described dispensing pouch includes a flexible first sheet and a flexible second sheet, each including at least one layer, and where the flexible second sheet has substantially the same size and shape as the flexible first sheet. The flexible second sheet is joined to the flexible first sheet to define a compartment configured to substantially contain a material. The flexible first sheet and the flexible second sheet also define a channel configured to allow dispensing of the material from the compartment.

Abstract: Flexible, multi-compartment packets and methods for making the same are described. One described packet includes a a flexible front sheet, and a flexible back sheet having substantially the same size and shape as the flexible front sheet, the flexible back sheet joined to the flexible front sheet to form a peelable packet having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment of the packet is configured to substantially contain a material, and the second compartment is configured to contain at least part of an applicator for applying the material. In one described packet, the applicator has two ends and a shaft. The first end is contained in the first compartment, the second end is contained in the second compartment, and the seal between the first and second compartments is formed around the shaft of the applicator.

Abstract: The HPRR method uses “token bucket” rate classifiers to mark each individual packet as conforming or not conforming to a traffic specification for the flow. Flows are considered to be in a single service class. One such class is distinguished as a default “best effort” service class. Each service class is assigned a weight corresponding to its fraction of bandwidth granted to the class when all classes are active. The HPRR method allows a packet from a flow to be forwarded in one of two ways, either as part of its class's allocated bandwidth or as part of the “best effort” bandwidth. By always providing two paths for a flow to send its packets, a flow is always given its “fair share” of two different classes: its primary or configured class and the best effort class.

Abstract: A self testable communications device (102) such as a cable modem, a system (100) of remotely distributed such devices (102) and the method (140) of testing. One or more cable modems (102) are connected to a distribution hub (110). Each cable modem (102) includes a connection test initiator, such as a button (130) on the cable modem (102), on a web page or, on a computer (104) desk top which is accessible from the particular cable modem (102). When a test (140) is initiated by pressing or selecting the button (130), the system (100) initiates diagnostics (140) to check the connection of the cable modem (102) to the distribution hub (110).

Abstract: A tube and shell heat exchanger having a transversely oriented inlet port and a spirally coiled heat transfer tube contained within an arcuate chamber created by an internal baffle in which the water to be conditioned travels along a helical pathway in which the flow has minimized water depth and high turbulence. The tube and shell heat exchanger maximizes heat transfer capability in a relatively easy to assemble design to make feasible the use of a higher cost material for the tubing such as titanium in a wide range of applications.