Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for liquid transfer and performing reactions. In one aspect, a system includes a liquid transfer device having a housing having a pipette tip and a plunger assembly; and a reaction chamber, wherein the housing of the liquid transfer device is configured to sealably engage with the reaction chamber. In another aspect, a liquid transfer device including a housing having a pipette tip; and a plunger assembly disposed within the housing and the pipette tip, wherein a portion of the plunger assembly is configured to engage a fluid reservoir such that the plunger assembly remains stationary relative to the fluid reservoir and the housing moves relative to the plunger assembly.

Abstract: A hardened optical platform includes a hardened enclosure including a door that when closed environmentally seals the hardened enclosure; a first set including one of more modules; a second set including one or more modules arranged substantially perpendicular to the first set; and high-speed cabling interconnecting the first set to the second set, wherein the hardened optical platform is passively cooled with the hardened enclosure and the door being weatherproof thereby having no airflow internally from a surrounding environment.

Abstract: A module for use in a hardware platform for networking, computing, and/or storage includes a printed circuit board assembly; components disposed on a primary side of the printed circuit board assembly; a primary side heatsink for a pluggable module, wherein the primary side heatsink is disposed to one or more pivot points on the pluggable module, for applying a uniform and controlled external force against the pluggable module. The module further includes a cage attached to the printed circuit board assembly for supporting the pluggable module, wherein the one or more pivot points are external to the cage.

Abstract: Encoding and decoding systems are described for the provision of high quality digital representations of audio signals with particular attention to the correct perceptual rendering of fast transients at modest sample rates. This is achieved by optimising downsampling and upsampling filters to minimise the length of the impulse response while adequately attenuating alias products that have been found perceptually harmful.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein include methods and systems for characterizing material properties at cryogenic temperatures that are suitable for studying epoxy and metal interfaces. One implementation include a mold for forming composite samples for a pullout test. Various other implementations include a method of forming a composite sample for a pullout test.

Abstract: Encoding and decoding systems are described for the provision of high quality digital representations of audio signals with particular attention to the correct perceptual rendering of fast transients at modest sample rates. This is achieved by optimising downsampling and upsampling filters to minimise the length of the impulse response while adequately attenuating alias products that have been found perceptually harmful.

Abstract: Approaches provide for generating a document (e.g., a contract) that satisfies constraints of at least one party in negotiation. Information can be obtained from parties seeking to negotiate document sections (e.g., clauses or provisions) of a document such as a contract. Ranking values for a plurality of candidate contracts can be determined based on information from the parties, including their preferences for different sections (e.g., provisions) of the contract. The values can be used to optimize an optimization function that measures the degree to which candidate contracts satisfy the information provided by the parties. For example, an optimization technique, machine learning-based technique, or other appropriate technique can be utilized to determine a document or document information that satisfies the constraints of the parties. Thereafter, a contract can be selected and presented to the parties.

Abstract: An adapter is provided for presenting a diamond composite, such as a TSDC, which is bonded therein by a metal matrix composite material. The adapter body is suitable to be received in a complimentary mount formed on a wear face of a wear tool. The approach described allows for machining of individual adapters to provide a precise fit within the wear tool mount without the need for challenging machining of the diamond composite or overcoming the difficulties in precisely bonding multiple diamond composites into their complimentary mounts.

Abstract: Described herein are improved systems and methods for cellular ionic activity visualization. Specifically, for example, the systems and methods can observe and characterize biological ionic channel activity and subsequently detect, measure or manipulate a biological sample in the field of biological or medical sciences on the cellular level. Such a capability can be implemented across any type of biological cell which possesses ionic channels on the surface or contained within.

Abstract: Approaches provide for generating a document (e.g., a contract) that satisfies constraints of at least one party in a negotiation. Information can be obtained from parties seeking to negotiate document sections (e.g., clauses or provisions) of a document such as a contract. Ranking values for a plurality of candidate contracts can be determined based on information from the parties, including their preferences for different sections (e.g., provisions) of the contract. The values can be used to optimize an optimization function that measures the degree to which candidate contracts satisfy the information provided by the parties. For example, an optimization technique, machine learning-based technique, or other appropriate technique can be utilized to determine a document or document information that satisfies the constraints of the parties. Thereafter, a contract can be selected and presented to the parties.

Abstract: Described herein are improved systems and methods for cellular ionic activity visualization. Specifically, for example, the systems and methods can observe and characterize biological ionic channel activity and subsequently detect, measure or manipulate a biological sample in the field of biological or medical sciences on the cellular level. Such a capability can be implemented across any type of biological cell which possesses ionic channels on the surface or contained within.

Abstract: Methods and devices are described for reducing the audible effect of pre-responses in an audio signal. The pre-responses are effectively delayed by employing a digital non-minimum-phase filter, which includes a zero lying outside the unit circle in its z-transform response. This zero is not paired with another zero at a reciprocal position inside the unit circle, as this would linearise the phase modification. The filtering can introduce a greater group delay at the pre-response frequency than at a low frequency, such as 500 Hz or even 0 Hz. The technique can be used to reduce pre-responses in an existing audio signal and also to pre-empt pre-responses that would be introduced to the audio signal by subsequent processing.

Abstract: Encoding and decoding systems are described for the provision of high quality digital representations of audio signals with particular attention to the correct perceptual rendering of fast transients at modest sample rates. This is achieved by optimising downsampling and upsampling filters to minimise the length of the impulse response while adequately attenuating alias products that have been found perceptually harmful.

Abstract: Encoding and decoding systems are described for the provision of high quality digital representations of audio signals with particular attention to the correct perceptual rendering of fast transients at modest sample rates. This is achieved by optimising downsampling and upsampling filters to minimise the length of the impulse response while adequately attenuating alias products that have been found perceptually harmful.

Abstract: A compact multi-element microphone has two rings of directional sensors. Using simple analog electronics, it delivers first-order outputs with low noise, wide bandwidth and tight transient response. The double-ring structure provides exceptionally high directional fidelity in the horizontal plane, while also keeping out-of-plane behaviour under control. This enables faithful capture of ambience, reflections and reverberation. A non-radial capsule arrangement moderates cavity resonances and reduces shading. Combined with digital electronics, the array can efficiently provide second-order and higher-order horizontal directivities that maintain their performance over a wider frequency range than with prior solutions. Outputs can be mono, two-channel stereo and multichannel surround sound. Applications include 360-degree immersive audio, with-height concert hall recording, and advanced voice capture using electronic steering of beams and nulls.

Abstract: Described herein are improved systems and methods for cellular ionic activity visualization. Specifically, for example, the systems and methods can observe and characterize biological ionic channel activity and subsequently detect, measure or manipulate a biological sample in the field of biological or medical sciences on the cellular level. Such a capability can be implemented across any type of biological cell which possesses ionic channels on the surface or contained within.

Abstract: A control system may include a display device and a processor that receives one or more inputs from the display device. The processor may generate a cause and effect visualization to be depicted on the display device, such that the cause and effect visualization represents a cause and effect logic configured to control one or more operations of a first set of industrial devices based one or monitored conditions. The processor may receive the inputs via the display device, such that the inputs include one or more configuration settings associated with the operations of the first set of industrial devices, the monitored conditions, or any combination thereof. The processor may then control the one or more operations of the first set of industrial devices based on the cause and effect logic and the inputs.

Abstract: A compact multi-element microphone has two rings of directional sensors. Using simple analog electronics, it delivers first-order outputs with low noise, wide bandwidth and tight transient response. The double-ring structure provides exceptionally high directional fidelity in the horizontal plane, while also keeping out-of-plane behaviour under control. This enables faithful capture of ambience, reflections and reverberation. A non-radial capsule arrangement moderates cavity resonances and reduces shading. Combined with digital electronics, the array can efficiently provide second-order and higher-order horizontal directivities that maintain their performance over a wider frequency range than with prior solutions. Outputs can be mono, two-channel stereo and multichannel surround sound. Applications include 360-degree immersive audio, with-height concert hall recording, and advanced voice capture using electronic steering of beams and nulls.