Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and fluidic devices that include a filler fluid having a siloxane block co-polymer solubilized in the filler fluid. Also disclosed herein are related kits and methods for using the fluidic devices for various uses, such as the polymerase chain reaction or preparations for sequencing reactions.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein that receives captured stroke information when a user enters handwritten notes using an input capture device. The technique then automatically performs analysis on the captured stroke information to produce output analysis information. Based on the output analysis information, the technique uses an assistant component to identify a response to the captured stroke information and/or to identify an action to be performed. The technique then presents the response, together with the original captured stroke information. In addition, or alternatively, the technique performs the action. In one case, the response is a text-based response; that text-based response may be presented in a freeform handwriting style to give the user the impression that a virtual assistant is responding to the user's own note. In another case, the response engages the user in an interactive exercise of any type.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of making surfactant compositions and detergent compositions.

Abstract: Concentrated surfactant compositions that include an alkyl alkoxylated sulfate surfactant and an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine, and process for making such compositions. Detergent compositions made from such concentrated surfactant compositions, and process for making such detergent compositions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating handwritten personalized messages using a digital personal assistant are provided. A message for a user associated with the digital personal assistant is initiated. The message is to be communicated to a recipient by way of the digital personal assistant. Content is generated for the message, and the user may add handwritten content to the message. Once the recipient of the message is determined and the message is completed, the message is communicated to the recipient.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein that receives captured stroke information when a user enters a handwritten note using an input capture device. The technique then analyzes the captured stroke information to produce output analysis information. Based on the output analysis information, the technique modifies the captured stroke information into an actionable form that contains one or more actionable content items, while otherwise preserving the original form of the captured stroke information. The technique then presents the modified stroke information on a canvas display device. The user may subsequently activate one or more actionable content items in the modified stroke information to perform various supplemental tasks that pertain to the handwritten note. In one case, for example, the technique can recognize the presence of entity items and/or list items in the note and then reproduce them in an actionable form.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein that receives captured stroke information when a user enters a handwritten note using an input capture device. The technique then performs analysis on the stroke information to produce output analysis information. Based on the output analysis information, the technique then retrieves at least one supplemental information item that is associated with the captured stroke information. The technique then displays the supplemental information item on a canvas display device, together with the original captured stroke information. In effect, the supplemental information item annotates the captured stroke information with meaningful additional information that enhances the value of the captured stroke information.

Abstract: A computer-implemented technique is described herein that receives captured stroke information when a user enters handwritten notes using an input capture device. The technique then automatically performs analysis on the captured stroke information to produce output analysis information. Based on the output analysis information, the technique uses an assistant component to identify a response to the captured stroke information and/or to identify an action to be performed. The technique then presents the response, together with the original captured stroke information. In addition, or alternatively, the technique performs the action. In one case, the response is a text-based response; that text-based response may be presented in a freeform handwriting style to give the user the impression that a virtual assistant is responding to the user's own note. In another case, the response engages the user in an interactive exercise of any type.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and accessing a communications inventory are provided. To generate the inventory in one embodiment, a plurality of outgoing communications is received. The outgoing communications may have been auto-generated or generated as part of a batch process. Next, a determination is made that a first outgoing communication of the plurality of outgoing communications is unique relative to other outgoing communications to avoid storing duplicate messages. Lastly, a user may access a display of the first outgoing communication.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of making surfactant compositions and detergent compositions.

Abstract: A wear resistant lubricious composite includes a synthetic resin binder, a plurality of transfer film forming particles, and a plurality of hard nanoparticles. The hard nanoparticles are selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metal carbides and metal nitride nanoparticles. A method of forming wear resistant lubricious composite articles includes the steps of providing a liquid phase synthetic resin precursor, adding a plurality of transfer film forming particles and a plurality of hard nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of metal oxide, metal carbide and metal nitride nanoparticles to the resin precursor to form a mixture, adding a hardener to the mixture, and curing the mixture.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and accessing a communications inventory are provided. To generate the inventory in one embodiment, a plurality of outgoing communications is received. The outgoing communications may have been auto-generated or generated as part of a batch process. Next, a determination is made that a first outgoing communication of the plurality of outgoing communications is unique relative to other outgoing communications to avoid storing duplicate messages. Lastly, a user may access a display of the first outgoing communication.