Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for purging water in a waterpark reservoir by inducing a siphon and several examples of an apparatus to achieve this result. The apparatus disclosed herein provides an emptying mechanism which may have no moving parts or valves between the inlet and the outlet and yet delivers a short term large volume dump or purge of water to patrons in an impact area of a patron region of a waterpark.

Abstract: A fluidic system that includes a reagent manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured for fluid communication between a reagent cartridge and an inlet of a flow cell; a plurality of reagent sippers extending downward from ports in the manifold, each of the reagent sippers configured to be placed into a reagent reservoir in a reagent cartridge so that liquid reagent can be drawn from the reagent reservoir into the sipper; at least one valve configured to mediate fluid communication between the reservoirs and the inlet of the flow cell. The reagent manifold can also include cache reservoirs for reagent re-use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a die packaging structure comprising a semiconductor die, an encapsulant layer disposed around the semiconductor die, wherein a backside surface of the semiconductor die is exposed, and a conductive layer coupled to the semiconductor die, the conductive layer comprising a plurality of conductive pillar bumps, wherein a bump density of the plurality of conductive pillar bumps is greater than 5%, wherein the encapsulant layer is further disposed between the plurality of conductive bumps, and wherein the encapsulant layer is disposed between the plurality of conductive bumps using a mold underfill (MUF) process. A method of forming the same is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of processing a sound signal includes obtaining a phase difference or a time difference between sound signals received at both ears; determining a level difference between the sound signals based on the phase difference or time difference; determining gains of the sound signals to be output to both ears based on the level difference; and outputting the sound signals based on the determined gains.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for purging water in a waterpark reservoir by inducing a siphon and several examples of an apparatus to achieve this result. The apparatus disclosed herein provides an emptying mechanism which may have no moving parts or valves between the inlet and the outlet and yet delivers a short term large volume dump or purge of water to patrons in an impact area of a patron region of a waterpark.

Abstract: A fluidic system that includes a reagent manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured for fluid communication between a reagent cartridge and an inlet of a flow cell; a plurality of reagent sippers extending downward from ports in the manifold, each of the reagent sippers configured to be placed into a reagent reservoir in a reagent cartridge so that liquid reagent can be drawn from the reagent reservoir into the sipper; at least one valve configured to mediate fluid communication between the reservoirs and the inlet of the flow cell. The reagent manifold can also include cache reservoirs for reagent re-use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for purging water in a waterpark reservoir by inducing a siphon and several examples of an apparatus to achieve this result. The apparatus disclosed herein provides an emptying mechanism which may have no moving parts or valves between the inlet and the outlet and yet delivers a short term large volume dump or purge of water to patrons in an impact area of a patron region of a waterpark.

Abstract: A method for health assessment and nutritional fortification during pregnancy enables a mother to interactively work with a caregiver to manage pregnancy from preconception through the period of breastfeeding, so as to enhance the mother's maternal health and achieve an appropriate birth weight for the baby. The method provides a battery of health tests designed to identify needs and special conditions of the mother. The health test includes genomics analysis. A customized nutritional plan and supplemental program supply both the mother and the baby with the necessary vitamins and nutrients during and after birth. The mother records information pertinent to food intake and general pregnancy. The recorded information is used by the caregiver for analysis, and also to educate the mother and network of mothers. The mother and caregiver interact to formulate an individual pregnancy plan during the duration of the pregnancy based on the health assessments and supplements.

Abstract: A fluidic system that includes a reagent manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured for fluid communication between a reagent cartridge and an inlet of a flow cell; a plurality of reagent sippers extending downward from ports in the manifold, each of the reagent sippers configured to be placed into a reagent reservoir in a reagent cartridge so that liquid reagent can be drawn from the reagent reservoir into the sipper; at least one valve configured to mediate fluid communication between the reservoirs and the inlet of the flow cell. The reagent manifold can also include cache reservoirs for reagent re-use.

Abstract: A classifier may include logic to parse incoming content and to compare a key term in the content to stored content related to multiple prior messages, where the stored content is classified with respect to one or more categories. The logic may produce a score for the content based on the comparing, relate the score to one of the one or more categories, and produce a result based on the comparing, producing, or relating.

Abstract: A method and system are presented which will detect combinations of user touches on a touch screen device as nodes, and will create shapes, areas and windows from these nodes. Where the device has a communications capability, the locally defined shapes, areas and windows can be shared with remote users and databases, and similarly shapes, areas and windows created by others can be viewed on a local display. The method and system are of particular benefit to drawing applications, windows definition on touch screen devices, real estate management, navigation, and exploitation of mapping resources.

Abstract: A cannulation system which may comprise a needle disposed within a catheter is disclosed. The needle may be coupled to a needle wire to facilitate displacement of the needle within the catheter. In some embodiments, a guidewire may be disposed within the needle and/or the catheter. This system and associated methods may facilitate needle placement and vascular cannulation.

Abstract: A method and system are presented which will detect combinations of user touches on a touch screen device as nodes, and will create points of definition, lines, routes and corridors from these nodes. Where the device has a communications capability, the locally defined points of definition, routes and corridors can be shared with remote users and databases, and similar entities created by remote users can be viewed on a local display. The method and system are of particular benefit to navigation applications, map customization on touch screen devices, real estate management, scientific measurement, and geographic information systems.

Abstract: A method and system are presented which will detect combinations of user touches on a touch screen device as nodes, and will create shapes, areas and windows from these nodes. Where the device has a communications capability, the locally defined shapes, areas and windows can be shared with remote users and databases, and similarly shapes, areas and windows created by others can be viewed on a local display. The method and system are of particular benefit to drawing applications, windows definition on touch screen devices, real estate management, navigation, and exploitation of mapping resources.

Abstract: A system for applying a film having a smooth message over an irregular area of a vehicle in an accelerated manner, without heat, unnecessary tools, or extra training. This system can provide improved static resistance for the vehicle and cathodic protection while creating a surface of the smooth message to adhere.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for purging water in a waterpark reservoir by inducing a siphon and several examples of an apparatus to achieve this result. The apparatus disclosed herein provides an emptying mechanism which may have no moving parts or valves between the inlet and the outlet and yet delivers a short term large volume dump or purge of water to patrons in an impact area of a patron region of a waterpark.

Abstract: A fluidic system that includes a reagent manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured for fluid communication between a reagent cartridge and an inlet of a flow cell; a plurality of reagent sippers extending downward from ports in the manifold, each of the reagent sippers configured to be placed into a reagent reservoir in a reagent cartridge so that liquid reagent can be drawn from the reagent reservoir into the sipper; at least one valve configured to mediate fluid communication between the reservoirs and the inlet of the flow cell. The reagent manifold can also include cache reservoirs for reagent re-use.

Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for handling human interface device events using a user-space application. For example, a touch screen device and controller are in communication with a first processor on one side of a data link, and the first processor is in communication with a second processor on another side of the data link. The first processor receives touch screen events from the touch screen controller, along with associated coordinates, and packetizes the touch screen event data for communication over the data link to the second processor. The data is received at the second processor by a user-space application operable to parse the link traffic to receive the touch screen events and associated coordinates and to generate a corresponding graphics manager event from the touch screen event. The graphics manager event can be communicated to a graphics manager application that controls the display of the touch screen device.

Abstract: According to some aspects, a computer-implemented method for donating one or more items to at least one recipient selected from a plurality of potential recipients is provided. The method comprises using at least one processor to perform presenting the donor with a plurality of items that a selected recipient desires to receive as a donation, receiving first input indicating the donor's selection of at least one item from the plurality of items, and interacting with the donor to allow the donor to donate at least a portion of the at least one selected item to the selected recipient.

Abstract: A classifier may include logic to parse incoming content and to compare a key term in the content to stored content related to multiple prior messages, where the stored content is classified with respect to one or more categories. The logic may produce a score for the content based on the comparing, relate the score to one of the one or more categories, and produce a result based on the comparing, producing, or relating.