Abstract: A smart card, having an inlay layer, the inlay layer having a card body, the card body defining at least one main cavity in the card body, each main cavity of the at least one main cavity having a continuous surface defined by an inner surface of the card body, a carbon fiber plug, the carbon fiber plug being housed inside the at least one main cavity, an antenna, the antenna being housed inside the at least one main cavity, and a monomer or polymer layer disposed on an outer surface of the inlay layer, the monomer or polymer layer being in contact with an outer surface of the carbon fiber plug.

Abstract: A system includes a hardware processor and a memory storing a cross-language voice similarity analyzer (analyzer).

Abstract: A metal smart card, having an inlay layer, the inlay layer including a metal card body, the metal card body defining at least one cavity in the metal card body, the at least one cavity having a continuous surface defined by an inner surface of the metal card body, a metal plug, the metal plug being housed inside the at least one cavity, an electronic component, the electronic component being housed inside the at least one cavity, and a polymer layer disposed on an outer surface of the inlay layer, the polymer layer being in contact with an outer surface of the metal plug.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are assay methods, lateral flow assay test strips, and devices for improved analyte detection. Analyte binding to target is performed both in solution phase and with a target immobilized on a surface, resulting in improved analyte detection.

Abstract: A carrier is provided for transporting objects, such as two-wheeled vehicles via a transportation vehicle. The carrier includes a unique coupling mechanism such that movement between the carrier and the tow hitch of the transportation vehicle is greatly reduced, thereby providing a more secure platform upon which to transport the two-wheeled vehicles.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a smartcard comprising a metal layer, the method comprising providing a metal layer having a surface including a recessed portion and laminating the metal layer with an outer layer arranged above the recessed portion and a resin layer arranged between the outer layer and the metal layer and within the recessed portion.

Abstract: A metal smart card, having an inlay layer, the inlay layer including a metal card body, the metal card body defining at least one cavity in the metal card body, the at least one cavity having a continuous surface defined by an inner surface of the metal card body, a metal plug, the metal plug being housed inside the at least one cavity, an electronic component, the electronic component being housed inside the at least one cavity, and a polymer layer disposed on an outer surface of the inlay layer, the polymer layer being in contact with an outer surface of the metal plug.

Abstract: An instructional design tool is provided for designing learning based applications. More specifically, the instructional design tool is configured to use captured expert knowledge for translating such knowledge into an environment used for instructional purposes. The instructional design tool includes at least one component configured to visually model a gaming scenario using recorded knowledge and graphical content defined by values associated with classes of respective models and translate the defined values into a standardized XML format.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for isolating and detecting nucleic acid in a biological sample are provided. The compositions and methods utilize a modified solid support comprising an amine or amide group.

Abstract: A real-time belt tension sensing system includes an engagement assembly that is adapted to remain in substantially continuous contact with a belt that is being driven in a conveyance or drive direction. As the belt is driven in the drive direction, it simultaneously causes the position of the engagement assembly to move in a slack direction that is substantially perpendicular to the drive direction. A tension sensor produces a slack position signal based on the current position of a portion of the engagement assembly. The slack position signal is transmitted to a controller or control circuit in electronic communication with the tension sensor. The control circuit interprets the slack position signal to produce a tension measurement.

Abstract: A vehicle storage rack includes an extender that features a main beam interconnected with a first extender arm and a second extender arm. The extender arms have a bracketing clamps for securement. Support arms interconnect with the extender arms. Stiff-backs are interconnected with the extender arms and provide a platform for attachment of a vehicle storage tray interconnected therewith. A guide ramp is interconnectable with the vehicle storage tray to allow a motorcycle or similar vehicle to be loaded onto the vehicle storage tray and carried thereby.

Abstract: A weight modification clamp comprises first and second hingedly connected plates configured to be coupled to a bar of a weight-lifting device, such as a dumbbell, barbell or a kettlebell. First end portions of the first and second plates are pivotably connected and movable about a rotational axis so that opposing second end portions of the first and second plates are movable between a closed orientation and an open orientation and along a plane substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis. The first and second plates define a central opening configured to receive and retain the bar therein.

Abstract: A weight modification clamp includes first and second hingedly connected plates configured to be coupled to a bar of a weight-lifting device, such as a dumbbell, barbell or a kettlebell. First end portions of the first and second plates are pivotably connected and movable about a rotational axis so that opposing second end portions of the first and second plates are movable between a closed orientation and an open orientation and along a plane substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis. The first and second plates define a central opening configured to receive and retain the bar therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are lateral flow assay methods, lateral flow assay test strips, and devices for detection of antibody classes associated with acute immune responses. The invention generally relates to assay methods, in particular, lateral flow assay methods for detection of an antibody isotype associated with acute infection, and to lateral flow assay strips for use in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods inducing sleep through core body temperature cooling. The system comprises a primary heat sink in thermal contact with the wearer's palms and/or soles of feet causing cooling of the Arteriovenous Anastomoses (AVA's). The resulting controlled lowering of the core body temperature induces sleep.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are assay methods, lateral flow assay test strips, and devices for improved analyte detection. Analyte binding to target is performed both in solution phase and with a target immobilized on a surface, resulting in improved analyte detection.

Abstract: An instructional design tool is provided for designing learning based applications. More specifically, the instructional design tool is configured to use captured expert knowledge for translating such knowledge into an environment used for instructional purposes. The instructional design tool includes at least one component configured to visually model a gaming scenario using recorded knowledge and graphical content defined by values associated with classes of respective models and translate the defined values into a standardized XML format.

Abstract: A target model is determined for a source application that is to be migrated to a target system. The target model can be determined in part from policies and application characteristics of the source application. A deployment plan is determined, based at least in part on the target model, for application functionality that represents a migration of the source application. The deployment plan can include executable instructions to implement multiple deployment objectives of the application functionality with the target system. The instructions of the deployment plan can also include recursive logic to select or configure at least one deployment objective based on an outcome of implementing another deployment objective with the target system.

Abstract: An instructional design tool is provided for designing learning based applications. More specifically, the instructional design tool is configured to use captured expert knowledge for translating such knowledge into an environment used for instructional purposes. The instructional design tool includes at least one component configured to visually model a gaming scenario using recorded knowledge and graphical content defined by values associated with classes of respective models and translate the defined values into a standardized XML format.