Abstract: The intelligent accompaniment generating system includes an input module, an analysis module, a generation module and a musical equipment. The input module is configured to receive a musical pattern signal derived from a raw signal. The analysis module is configured to analyze the musical pattern signal to extract a set of audio features, wherein the input module is configured to transmit the musical pattern signal to the analysis module. The generation module is configured to obtain a playing assistance information having an accompaniment pattern from the analysis module, wherein the accompaniment pattern has at least two parts having different onsets therebetween, and each onsets of the at least two parts is generated by an algorithm according to the set of audio features. The musical equipment includes a digital amplifier configured to output an accompaniment signal according to the accompaniment pattern.

Abstract: The intelligent accompaniment generating system includes an input module, an analysis module, a generation module and a musical equipment. The input module is configured to receive a musical pattern signal derived from a raw signal. The analysis module is configured to analyze the musical pattern signal to extract a set of audio features, wherein the input module is configured to transmit the musical pattern signal to the analysis module. The generation module is configured to obtain a playing assistance information having an accompaniment pattern from the analysis module, wherein the accompaniment pattern has at least two parts having different onsets therebetween, and each onsets of the at least two parts is generated by an algorithm according to the set of audio features. The musical equipment includes a digital amplifier configured to output an accompaniment signal according to the accompaniment pattern.

Abstract: Scanning mechanisms that have application in confocal imaging use electromagnetic actuation to move elements in an optical system. An objective lens mounted to a flexure comprising a magnetic material is actuated in the axial direction by an electromagnet coil. An optical path may pass through the coil. Scanning in transverse directions may be provided using magnetically actuated flexible beams which move the tip of an optical fiber or other pinhole in one or more transverse directions. Actuators may be actuated using driving currents that include an AC component and a DC bias component. The scanning mechanisms may be miniaturized and may be constructed to provide real-time imaging.

Abstract: Drug delivery devices responsive to at least one external stimulus are described, along with methods for their preparation and use. The devices can be configured to respond to the stimulus, providing “on demand” release of one or more deliverables such as pharmaceutical drugs.

Abstract: Scanning mechanisms that have application in confocal imaging use electromagnetic actuation to move elements in an optical system. An objective lens mounted to a flexure comprising a magnetic material is actuated in the axial direction by an electromagnet coil. An optical path may pass through the coil. Scanning in transverse directions may be provided using magnetically actuated flexible beams which move the tip of an optical fiber or other pinhole in one or more transverse directions. Actuators may be actuated using driving currents that include an AC component and a DC bias component. The scanning mechanisms may be miniaturized and may be constructed to provide real-time imaging.

Abstract: Drug delivery devices responsive to at least one external stimulus are described, along with methods for their preparation and use. The devices can be configured to respond to the stimulus, providing “on demand” release of one or more deliverables such as pharmaceutical drugs.

Abstract: A microbial fuel cell includes a bio-compatible body having a micro-pillar structure defining an anode compartment adapted to contain a catalyst that metabolizes glucose to generate electrons and protons. A nano-porous membrane prevents loss of the catalyst from the anode compartment, while providing fluid access for ingress of glucose fuel and egress of waste.

Abstract: A microbial fuel cell includes a bio-compatible body having a micro-pillar structure defining an anode compartment adapted to contain a catalyst that metabolizes glucose to generate electrons and protons. A nano-porous membrane prevents loss of the catalyst from the anode compartment, while providing fluid access for ingress of glucose fuel and egress of waste.

Abstract: A miniaturized microbial fuel cell is described deriving electrical power from the biological activity of microbes, typically the metabolism of glucose by baker's yeast. Microfabrication techniques are used to miniaturize the components as well as the overall fuel cell and are capable of integration with other biomedical and implantable devices. Substantial reductions in both the size and the cost of implantable systems are thereby achievable. Electrode structures are used that facilitate electron transfer and power production giving favorable power densities in a miniature fuel cell. In addition, the microbial fuel cell of the present invention extracts glucose or other metabolite(s) from the ambient body fluids as its fuel, thus achieving a renewable, long-term power source for implantable biomedical devices.

Abstract: A miniaturized microbial fuel cell is described deriving electrical power from the biological activity of microbes, typically the metabolism of glucose by baker's yeast. Microfabrication techniques are used to miniaturize the components as well as the overall fuel cell and are capable of integration with other biomedical and implantable devices. Substantial reductions in both the size and the cost of implantable systems are thereby achievable. Electrode structures are used that facilitate electron transfer and power production giving favorable power densities in a miniature fuel cell. In addition, the microbial fuel cell of the present invention extracts glucose or other metabolite(s) from the ambient body fluids as its fuel, thus achieving a renewable, long-term power source for implantable biomedical devices.