Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. For example, certain aspects are generally directed to systems and methods for labeling nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets or other compartments, for instance, arising from a cell. In one set of embodiments, particles may be prepared containing oligonucleotides that can be used to determine target nucleic acids, e.g., attached to the surface of the particles. The oligonucleotides may include “barcodes” or unique sequences that can be used to distinguish nucleic acids in a droplet from those in another droplet, for instance, even after the nucleic acids are pooled together or removed from the droplets. Certain embodiments of the invention are generally directed to systems and methods for attaching additional or arbitrary sequences to the nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets or other compartments, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. In one aspect, the present invention is generally directed to a method, wherein the method includes providing a plurality of droplets comprising particles, the particles comprising oligonucleotides, and attaching a nucleic acid sequence to the oligonucleotides. Certain embodiments are generally directed to systems and methods for splitting a droplet into two or more droplets. Certain embodiments are generally directed to systems and methods for sorting fluidic droplets in a liquid.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. For example, certain aspects are generally directed to systems and methods for labeling nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets. In one set of embodiments, the nucleic acids may include “barcodes” or unique sequences that can be used to distinguish nucleic acids in a droplet from those in another droplet, for instance, even after the nucleic acids are pooled together. In some cases, the unique sequences may be incorporated into individual droplets using particles and attached to nucleic acids contained within the droplets (for example, released from lysed cells). In some cases, the barcodes may be used to distinguish tens, hundreds, or even thousands of nucleic acids, e.g., arising from different cells or other sources.

Abstract: Apparatus, article of manufacture and method for designing a jewelry setting that comprise displaying on a display a plurality of components. Each component corresponds to a section of a jewelry setting. A selection of at least one component that corresponds to a first section of the jewelry setting is received. An electronic template of the jewelry setting is generated. The electronic image comprises the at least one selected component. The electronic template is transmitted to a remote device.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. For example, certain aspects are generally directed to systems and methods for labeling nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets. In one set of embodiments, the nucleic acids may include “barcodes” or unique sequences that can be used to distinguish nucleic acids in a droplet from those in another droplet, for instance, even after the nucleic acids are pooled together. In some cases, the unique sequences may be incorporated into individual droplets using particles and attached to nucleic acids contained within the droplets (for example, released from lysed cells). In some cases, the barcodes may be used to distinguish tens, hundreds, or even thousands of nucleic acids, e.g., arising from different cells or other sources.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for virtual online jewelry sales in secondary markets.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for designing a customized jewelry item via an electronic communications network. Some embodiments may include generating an interactive design tool. The interactive design tool may comprise an electronic template of a customized setting, which may comprise a plurality of sections. A user may select a section of a customized setting and a customizable feature of the selected section. A graphical representation of the customized setting with the customizable feature may be generated and displayed at a graphical user interface of an electronic display device.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. For example, certain aspects are generally directed to systems and methods for labeling nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets. In one set of embodiments, the nucleic acids may include “barcodes” or unique sequences that can be used to distinguish nucleic acids in a droplet from those in another droplet, for instance, even after the nucleic acids are pooled together. In some cases, the unique sequences may be incorporated into individual droplets using particles and attached to nucleic acids contained within the droplets (for example, released from lysed cells). In some cases, the barcodes may be used to distinguish tens, hundreds, or even thousands of nucleic acids, e.g., arising from different cells or other sources.

Abstract: Apparatus, article of manufacture and method for designing a jewelry setting that comprise displaying on a display a plurality of components. Each component corresponds to a section of a jewelry setting. A selection of at least one component that corresponds to a first section of the jewelry setting is received. An electronic template of the jewelry setting is generated. The electronic image comprises the at least one selected component. The electronic template is transmitted to a remote device.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for virtual online jewelry sales in secondary markets.

Abstract: Apparatus, article of manufacture and method for designing a jewelry setting that comprise displaying on a display a plurality of components. Each component corresponds to a section of a jewelry setting. A selection of at least one component that corresponds to a first section of the jewelry setting is received. An electronic template of the jewelry setting is generated. The electronic image comprises the at least one selected component. The electronic template is transmitted to a remote device.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for virtual online jewelry sales in secondary markets.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. For example, certain aspects are generally directed to systems and methods for labeling nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets. In one set of embodiments, the nucleic acids may include “barcodes” or unique sequences that can be used to distinguish nucleic acids in a droplet from those in another droplet, for instance, even after the nucleic acids are pooled together. In some cases, the unique sequences may be incorporated into individual droplets using particles and attached to nucleic acids contained within the droplets (for example, released from lysed cells). In some cases, the barcodes may be used to distinguish tens, hundreds, or even thousands of nucleic acids, e.g., arising from different cells or other sources.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for an on-line preview of an in-store jewelry item. A request from a remote device for a live display of a particular jewelry item is received. In response to the request, live images captured by the microscope while the microscope is aimed at the particular jewelry item are transmitted to the remote device. The microscope is adjusted in response to receiving the commands from the remote device.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. In one aspect, the present invention is generally directed to a method, wherein the method includes providing a plurality of droplets comprising particles, the particles comprising oligonucleotides, and attaching a nucleic acid sequence to the oligonucleotides. Certain embodiments are generally directed to systems and methods for splitting a droplet into two or more droplets. Certain embodiments are generally directed to systems and methods for sorting fluidic droplets in a liquid.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. For example, certain aspects are generally directed to systems and methods for labeling nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets. In one set of embodiments, the nucleic acids may include “barcodes” or unique sequences that can be used to distinguish nucleic acids in a droplet from those in another droplet, for instance, even after the nucleic acids are pooled together. In some cases, the unique sequences may be incorporated into individual droplets using particles and attached to nucleic acids contained within the droplets (for example, released from lysed cells). In some cases, the barcodes may be used to distinguish tens, hundreds, or even thousands of nucleic acids, e.g., arising from different cells or other sources.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for designing a customized jewelry item via an electronic communications network. Some embodiments may include generating an interactive design tool. The interactive design tool may comprise an electronic template of a customized setting, which may comprise a plurality of sections. A user may select a section of a customized setting and a customizable feature of the selected section. A graphical representation of the customized setting with the customizable feature may be generated and displayed at a graphical user interface of an electronic display device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for designing a customized jewelry item on-line. Some embodiments include generating an interactive design tool. The interactive design tool comprises an electronic template of the customized setting and the customized setting comprises a plurality of sections. User-input data is received, in which the user-input data comprises selection of a section of the customized setting; and a selection of at least one customizable feature of the selected section. A graphical representation of the customized setting is generated, in which the customized setting comprises the at least one customizable feature. The graphical representation of the customized setting is displayed on a display.

Abstract: A computerized kinetic control system comprising: a kinetic sensor; a display device; and a hardware processor configured to: (a) display, using said display device, a GUI (Graphic User Interface) menu comprising at least two options being disposed away from a center of said display device and at different polar angles relative to the center of said display device, (b) detect, using said kinetic sensor, motion of a limb of a user, and (c) select a first option of the at least two options, wherein the selecting is based on a correspondence between a direction of the motion detected and a polar angle of the first option relative to the center of the display device.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. For example, certain aspects are generally directed to systems and methods for labeling nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets. In one set of embodiments, the nucleic acids may include “barcodes” or unique sequences that can be used to distinguish nucleic acids in a droplet from those in another droplet, for instance, even after the nucleic acids are pooled together. In some cases, the unique sequences may be incorporated into individual droplets using particles and attached to nucleic acids contained within the droplets (for example, released from lysed cells). In some cases, the barcodes may be used to distinguish tens, hundreds, or even thousands of nucleic acids, e.g., arising from different cells or other sources.