Abstract: A magnetometer that finds a magnitude of an ambient magnetic field, comprising: a) a diamond cubic structure crystal, with an ensemble of paramagnetic defects oriented along each of the crystal's four tetrahedral axes; b) a microwave source that produces a microwave field at the crystal, of controllable frequency over a range that includes microwave resonance frequencies of paramagnetic defects oriented along all four axes; c) a light source that illuminates the paramagnetic defects with light that causes fluorescent emission from the paramagnetic defects; d) a light detector that measures the fluorescent emission; and e) a controller configured to: 1) measure the fluorescent emission at different microwave frequencies within the range, to obtain a spectrum of the paramagnetic defect ensemble; 2) calculate a variance property of the spectrum; and 3) calculate the magnitude of the ambient magnetic field from the variance property.

Abstract: A system for representing quantum information, such as for storing and processing quantum information, is formed from a chain of quantum objects. The number of quantum objects is at least six, and each quantum object is characterized by a local quantum degree of freedom. A plurality of coupling elements couple the local quantum degrees of freedom of the quantum objects: and the system has at least two quantum mechanical states of different energy. useable for representing information. The strengths of the couplings provided by the coupling elements are such that: (i) the two quantum mechanical states are invariant under the action of a translation operator. the action of the translation operator being to displace each quantum object to a nearest neighbor quantum object: and (ii) the two quantum mechanical states are eigenstates of an inversion operator with opposite eigenvalues. the action of the inversion operator being to invert the quantum objects about a point of symmetry.

Abstract: In various embodiments, hairstyling devices utilize liquid agents for styling, bleaching, coloring, and/or other hair treatments. Leakage of the liquid agents is prevented by use of a vacuum source that removes excess liquid from the device, sufficient liquid for treatment remaining within the device in one or more absorbent pads.

Abstract: A magnetometer that finds a magnitude of an ambient magnetic field, comprising: a) a diamond cubic structure crystal, with an ensemble of paramagnetic defects oriented along each of the crystal's four tetrahedral axes; b) a microwave source that produces a microwave field at the crystal, of controllable frequency over a range that includes microwave resonance frequencies of paramagnetic defects oriented along all four axes; c) a light source that illuminates the paramagnetic defects with light that causes fluorescent emission from the paramagnetic defects; d) a light detector that measures the fluorescent emission; and e) a controller configured to: 1) measure the fluorescent emission at different microwave frequencies within the range, to obtain a spectrum of the paramagnetic defect ensemble; 2) calculate a variance property of the spectrum; and 3) calculate the magnitude of the ambient magnetic field from the variance property.

Abstract: A nozzle deposits a filament of viscous, molten glass onto a print bed, while the print bed rotates about a vertical axis and translates in x, y, and z directions. The deposition is computer controlled, such that the resulting deposited filament forms a desired glass object that is solid after it anneals. One or more motors rotate the print bed such that the direction of deposition of the molten glass is constant relative to the nozzle, even though the print bed is translating in different directions relative to the nozzle. Keeping the direction of deposition constant relative to the nozzle tends to prevent the extruded filament of molten glass from experiencing large, changing, tensile and shear forces that would otherwise occur and that would otherwise damage the filament.

Abstract: In illustrative implementations of this invention, a crucible kiln heats glass such that the glass becomes or remains molten. A nozzle extrudes the molten glass while one or more actuators actuate movements of the nozzle, a build platform or both. A computer controls these movements such that the extruded molten glass is selectively deposited to form a 3D glass object. The selective deposition of molten glass occurs inside an annealing kiln. The annealing kiln anneals the glass after it is extruded. In some cases, the actuators actuate the crucible kiln and nozzle to move in horizontal x, y directions and actuate the build platform to move in a z-direction. In some cases, fluid flows through a cavity or tubes adjacent to the nozzle tip, in order to cool the nozzle tip and thereby reduce the amount of glass that sticks to the nozzle tip.

Abstract: In illustrative implementations of this invention, a crucible kiln heats glass such that the glass becomes or remains molten. A nozzle extrudes the molten glass while one or more actuators actuate movements of the nozzle, a build platform or both. A computer controls these movements such that the extruded molten glass is selectively deposited to form a 3D glass object. The selective deposition of molten glass occurs inside an annealing kiln. The annealing kiln anneals the glass after it is extruded. In some cases, the actuators actuate the crucible kiln and nozzle to move in horizontal x, y directions and actuate the build platform to move in a z-direction. In some cases, fluid flows through a cavity or tubes adjacent to the nozzle tip, in order to cool the nozzle tip and thereby reduce the amount of glass that sticks to the nozzle tip.

Abstract: A nozzle deposits a filament of viscous, molten glass onto a print bed, while the print bed rotates about a vertical axis and translates in x, y, and z directions. The deposition is computer controlled, such that the resulting deposited filament forms a desired glass object that is solid after it anneals. One or more motors rotate the print bed such that the direction of deposition of the molten glass is constant relative to the nozzle, even though the print bed is translating in different directions relative to the nozzle. Keeping the direction of deposition constant relative to the nozzle tends to prevent the extruded filament of molten glass from experiencing large, changing, tensile and shear forces that would otherwise occur and that would otherwise damage the filament.

Abstract: A nozzle deposits a filament of viscous, molten glass onto a print bed, while the print bed rotates about a vertical axis and translates in x, y, and z directions. The deposition is computer controlled, such that the resulting deposited filament forms a desired glass object that is solid after it anneals. One or more motors rotate the print bed such that the direction of deposition of the molten glass is constant relative to the nozzle, even though the print bed is translating in different directions relative to the nozzle. Keeping the direction of deposition constant relative to the nozzle tends to prevent the extruded filament of molten glass from experiencing large, changing, tensile and shear forces that would otherwise occur and that would otherwise damage the filament.

Abstract: In illustrative implementations of this invention, a crucible kiln heats glass such that the glass becomes or remains molten. A nozzle extrudes the molten glass while one or more actuators actuate movements of the nozzle, a build platform or both. A computer controls these movements such that the extruded molten glass is selectively deposited to form a 3D glass object. The selective deposition of molten glass occurs inside an annealing kiln. The annealing kiln anneals the glass after it is extruded. In some cases, the actuators actuate the crucible kiln and nozzle to move in horizontal x, y directions and actuate the build platform to move in a z-direction. In some cases, fluid flows through a cavity or tubes adjacent to the nozzle tip, in order to cool the nozzle tip and thereby reduce the amount of glass that sticks to the nozzle tip.

Abstract: A nozzle deposits a filament of viscous, molten glass onto a print bed, while the print bed rotates about a vertical axis and translates in x, y, and z directions. The deposition is computer controlled, such that the resulting deposited filament forms a desired glass object that is solid after it anneals. One or more motors rotate the print bed such that the direction of deposition of the molten glass is constant relative to the nozzle, even though the print bed is translating in different directions relative to the nozzle. Keeping the direction of deposition constant relative to the nozzle tends to prevent the extruded filament of molten glass from experiencing large, changing, tensile and shear forces that would otherwise occur and that would otherwise damage the filament.

Abstract: In illustrative implementations of this invention, a crucible kiln heats glass such that the glass becomes or remains molten. A nozzle extrudes the molten glass while one or more actuators actuate movements of the nozzle, a build platform or both. A computer controls these movements such that the extruded molten glass is selectively deposited to form a 3D glass object. The selective deposition of molten glass occurs inside an annealing kiln. The annealing kiln anneals the glass after it is extruded. In some cases, the actuators actuate the crucible kiln and nozzle to move in horizontal x, y directions and actuate the build platform to move in a z-direction. In some cases, fluid flows through a cavity or tubes adjacent to the nozzle tip, in order to cool the nozzle tip and thereby reduce the amount of glass that sticks to the nozzle tip.

Abstract: In illustrative implementations of this invention, a crucible kiln heats glass such that the glass becomes or remains molten. A nozzle extrudes the molten glass while one or more actuators actuate movements of the nozzle, a build platform or both. A computer controls these movements such that the extruded molten glass is selectively deposited to form a 3D glass object. The selective deposition of molten glass occurs inside an annealing kiln. The annealing kiln anneals the glass after it is extruded. In some cases, the actuators actuate the crucible kiln and nozzle to move in horizontal x, y directions and actuate the build platform to move in a z-direction. In some cases, fluid flows through a cavity or tubes adjacent to the nozzle tip, in order to cool the nozzle tip and thereby reduce the amount of glass that sticks to the nozzle tip.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system is described. A patient condition associated with a patient record is identified based upon, at least in part, a first input associated with the patient record. A point-of-care prompt is provided based upon, at least in part, the patient condition and clinical authority information. A point-of-care input, associated with at least in part, one or more of education material, a condition assessment, co-morbidity information, a diagnosis protocol, a treatment protocol, medication information, clinical order information, visit order information, patient resource information, and care planning information, is received.

Abstract: A method and system for designing a structural level description of an electronic circuit with functional behavior described by a plurality of rules, the circuit being specified by data path and control path elements wherein at least one control path element is provided in a form of unresolved variable. The design comprises extracting a plurality of unresolved variables among the control path elements and automated processing of data path and control path elements for accomplishing a state machine formulation, wherein the states of the state machine include states representing at least combinations of unresolved variables and corresponding transitions satisfying said plurality of rules and predefined design criteria.

Abstract: A method and system for designing a structural level description of an electronic circuit with functional behavior described by a plurality of rules, the circuit being specified by data path and control path elements wherein at least one control path element is provided in a form of unresolved variable. The design comprises extracting a plurality of unresolved variables among the control path elements and automatic processing of data path and control path elements for accomplishing a state machine formulation, wherein the states of the state machine include states representing at least combinations of unresolved variables and corresponding transitions satisfying said plurality of rules and predefined design criteria.

Abstract: Methods of treating humans or animals having various conditions are disclosed which include administering a therapeutically effective amount of a cyclosporine component to the human or animal, thereby treating the condition. Among the conditions treated are systemic lupus erythematosis, multiple sclerosis, maloplabia of the skin, oral frictional hyperkeratosis, oral manifestations of autoimmune blistering disease, oral lichen planus, aphthous ulcers, nasal polyps, rhinosporiodosis, sinusitis, iritis, carcinoid lung, laryngitis and atrophic gastritis.

Abstract: A method and system for designing a structural level description of an electronic circuit with functional behavior described by a plurality of rules, the circuit being specified by data path and control path elements wherein at least one control path element is provided in a form of unresolved variable. The design comprises extracting a plurality of unresolved variables among the control path elements and automatic processing of data path and control path elements for accomplishing a state machine formulation, wherein the states of the state machine include states representing at least combinations of unresolved variables and corresponding transitions satisfying said plurality of rules and predefined design criteria.

Abstract: Methods of treating humans or animals having various conditions are disclosed which include administering a cyclosporine component. Among the conditions treated are dry mouth syndrome, verruciform xanthoma, achlorhydria, mucous cysts, oral submucous fibrosis, oral nevi, cancer of the oral mucosa, maloplakia of the genito-urinary tract, vulvovaginitis, helicobacter pylori infection, duodenal ulcers, peptic ulcers, conditions affecting the uterus and appendicitis.

Abstract: Methods of treating humans or animals having various conditions are disclosed which include administering a cyclosporine component. Among the conditions treated are dry mouth syndrome, verruciform xanthoma, achlorhydria, mucous cysts, oral submucous fibrosis, oral nevi, cancer of the oral mucosa, maloplakia of the genito-urinary tract, vulvovaginitis, helicobacter pylori infection, duodenal ulcers, peptic ulcers, conditions affecting the uterus and appendicitis.