Abstract: Examples of wearable systems and methods can use multiple inputs (e.g., gesture, head pose, eye gaze, voice, and/or environmental factors (e.g., location)) to determine a command that should be executed and objects in the three-dimensional (3D) environment that should be operated on. The multiple inputs can also be used by the wearable system to permit a user to interact with text, such as, e.g., composing, selecting, or editing text.

Abstract: A method for operating an access control device having a processor, a memory, and an internet connection comprises receiving a credential from a user; checking, by comparing the credential to matching credential information that would indicate the user is authorized to enter stored in the memory of the access control device, if no matching credential information that indicates the user is authorized is found in the memory of the access control device, then checking, at a remote cloud server, a list of buffered credential information for the matching credential information that indicates the user is authorized, and if the matching credential information that indicates the user is authorized is found, sending an unlock signal from the remote cloud server to the access control device.

Abstract: A rack system movable by a forklift having blades that can be selectively raised and lowered. The rack system includes a rack and a hitch device for connecting the forklift to the rack. The rack includes a structure configured for supporting and transporting materials, at least one wheel located at a first end of the structure, and a hitch bracket located at a second end of the structure. The hitch device includes a body configured to be carried by the blades of the forklift, and an arm pivotably secured to the body, and an engagement member at the second end of the arm. Upward movement of the blades raises the engagement member into engagement with the hitch bracket so that further upward movement of the blades raises the second end of the rack and horizontal movement of the forklift rolls the rack on the at least one wheel.

Abstract: Substrate loading device including a frame adapted to connect the substrate loading device to a substrate processing apparatus, the frame having a transport opening through which substrates are transported between the substrate loading device and the substrate processing apparatus, a cassette support connected to the frame for holding at least one substrate cassette container for transfer of substrates to and from the at least one substrate cassette container through the transport opening, and selectably variable cassette support purge ports with a variable purge port nozzle outlet, variable between more than one selectable predetermined purge port nozzle characteristics, disposed on the cassette support, each of the more than one purge port nozzle characteristics being configured so that the purge port nozzle outlet with each selected predetermined purge port nozzle characteristic complements and couples to at least one purge port of the at least one substrate cassette container.

Abstract: A universal template strand built with universal base analogs is used as a template for polynucleotide synthesis. The universal template strand can hybridize to any sequence of nucleotides. A new polynucleotide is synthesized by using a polymerase to extend a primer hybridized to the universal template strand. Unlike primer extension in polymerase chain reactions, base pairing with nucleotides in the template strand does not specify the sequence of the new polynucleotide. Instead, the sequence of the new polynucleotide is specified by the order of addition of protected nucleotides. After addition of a single species of protected nucleotide, the blocking group is removed and another protected nucleotide is added. The order of nucleotide addition can be varied to create any sequence. After synthesis, the polynucleotide can be dehybridized from the universal template strand. The universal template strand may then be reused to synthesize a different polynucleotide.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an information handling device, including: an electronic component; and a tape strip comprising: a top surface; and a bottom surface; wherein each of the top surface and the bottom surface comprise alternating sections of adhesive areas and non-adhesive areas; wherein the electronic component is adhered to the top surface of the tape strip via an adhesive connection between the adhesive areas located on the top surface of the tape strip and a bottom surface of the electronic component and wherein the tape strip is adhered to the information handling device via another adhesive connection between the adhesive areas. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A universal template strand built with universal base analogs is used as a template for polynucleotide synthesis. The universal template strand can hybridize to any sequence of nucleotides. A new polynucleotide is synthesized by using a polymerase to extend a primer hybridized to the universal template strand. Unlike primer extension in polymerase chain reactions, base pairing with nucleotides in the template strand does not specify the sequence of the new polynucleotide. Instead, the sequence of the new polynucleotide is specified by the order of addition of protected nucleotides. After addition of a single species of protected nucleotide, the blocking group is removed and another protected nucleotide is added. The order of nucleotide addition can be varied to create any sequence. After synthesis, the polynucleotide can be dehybridized from the universal template strand. The universal template strand may then be reused to synthesize a different polynucleotide.

Abstract: A method includes detecting a request for a battery charge, receiving multiple battery parameters representative of battery charging history, determining a charging parameter to increase battery life as a function of the multiple battery parameters, and charging the battery in accordance with the charging parameter.

Abstract: A substrate loading device including a frame adapted to connect to a substrate processing apparatus, the frame having a transport opening through which substrates are transported to the processing apparatus, a cassette support connected to the frame for holding at least one substrate cassette container proximate the transport opening, the support configured so that a sealed internal atmosphere of the container is accessed from the support at predetermined access locations of the container, and the cassette support has a predetermined continuous steady state differential pressure plenum region, determined at least in part by boundaries of fluid flow generating differential pressure, so that the predetermined continuous steady state differential pressure plenum region defines a continuously steady state fluidic flow isolation barrier disposed on the support between the predetermined access locations of the container and another predetermined section of the support isolating the other predetermined section from

Abstract: An apparatus includes a battery having a battery monitoring unit (BMU) and an outer casing, and a resistance measuring device coupled to the outer casing. The battery monitoring unit and the resistance measuring device monitoring a change in surface temperature on the casing of the battery during a charging or discharging of the battery, compare the change in surface temperature with an expected change in surface temperature during the charging or discharging of the battery, and determine that a swelling of the battery has occurred when the change in surface temperature is less than the expected change in the surface temperature.

Abstract: An amount of power that is provided to a load is measured. The load is coupled to a battery backup unit (BBU) or an uninterruptable power supply (UPS). The amount of power is stored into a history of power draw for the load. The history of power draw is used to determine a time period or a situation when additional power is required by the load or reduced energy can be provided to the load. The charge of the BBU or the UPS is increased or reduced prior to the time period or the situation when the additional power is required by the load or the reduced energy can be provided to the load.

Abstract: The preparedness of a backup power supply is enhanced by receiving data from a source external to the backup power supply. It is determined from the data that there is a threat of power interruption. The charge on the backup power supply is varied based on the threat of power interruption.

Abstract: An amount of power that is provided to a load is measured. The load is coupled to a battery backup unit (BBU) or an uninterruptable power supply (UPS). The amount of power is stored into a history of power draw for the load. The history of power draw is used to determine a time period or a situation when additional power is required by the load or reduced energy can be provided to the load. The charge of the BBU or the UPS is increased or reduced prior to the time period or the situation when the additional power is required by the load or the reduced energy can be provided to the load.

Abstract: Substrate loading device including a frame adapted to connect the substrate loading device to a substrate processing apparatus, the frame having a transport opening through which substrates are transported between the substrate loading device and the substrate processing apparatus, a cassette support connected to the frame for holding at least one substrate cassette container for transfer of substrates to and from the at least one substrate cassette container through the transport opening, and selectably variable cassette support purge ports with a variable purge port nozzle outlet, variable between more than one selectable predetermined purge port nozzle characteristics, disposed on the cassette support, each of the more than one purge port nozzle characteristics being configured so that the purge port nozzle outlet with each selected predetermined purge port nozzle characteristic complements and couples to at least one purge port of the at least one substrate cassette container.

Abstract: An optical bench utilizing narrowband optical filters on precision rotary stages that can provide custom tuning of the operational frequencies of the optical bench while maintaining the ability to switch between narrowband and wideband operation thereof. The precision rotary filters may further provide dynamic reconfiguration of the optical bench to alternate frequencies for intersystem compatibility, the enablement of additional self-test capabilities, and easing the manufacturing tolerances thereof.

Abstract: A rack system movable by a forklift having blades that can be selectively raised and lowered. The rack system includes a rack and a hitch device for connecting the forklift to the rack. The rack includes a structure configured for supporting and transporting materials, at least one wheel located at a first end of the structure, and a hitch bracket located at a second end of the structure. The hitch device includes a body configured to be carried by the blades of the forklift, and an arm pivotably secured to the body, and an engagement member at the second end of the arm. Upward movement of the blades raises the engagement member into engagement with the hitch bracket so that further upward movement of the blades raises the second end of the rack and horizontal movement of the forklift rolls the rack on the at least one wheel.

Abstract: Fluorophores are used during the synthesis of oligonucleotides to achieve real-time quality control of the synthesis process. Fluorescence may indicate successful addition of individual nucleotides to a growing oligonucleotide strand or removal of a blocking group. The oligonucleotides may be created by enzymatic synthesis using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT). The synthesis is performed on an addressable array so that oligonucleotides with different sequences are created in parallel on different regions of the array. The oligonucleotide sequences are predetermined and the locations of synthesis on the array are controlled. Observed fluorescence is compared to expected locations of fluorescence as determined by the oligonucleotide sequences and the arrangement on the array. Thus, the fidelity of oligonucleotide synthesis is checked as synthesis proceeds. If a variation is found, a mitigating action is taken such as repeating addition of a species of nucleotide or repeating a deblocking step.

Abstract: A system includes a synthesizer unit having a fluid input to receive fluids and a communication input to receive commands to synthesize data-encoded DNA sequences and cleave the DNA. A first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module may be fluidically coupled to the synthesizer unit to receive the data-encoded DNA sequences and amplify the sequences. A deposition unit may be fluidically coupled to the first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module to receive the amplified DNA sequences and encapsulate the amplified DNA sequences into one or more wells in a storage plate for storage and retrieval to and from a plate storage unit. Retrieved DNA may be processed and read by further units.

Abstract: A substrate loading device including a frame adapted to connect to a substrate processing apparatus, the frame having a transport opening through which substrates are transported to the processing apparatus, a cassette support connected to the frame for holding at least one substrate cassette container proximate the transport opening, the support configured so that a sealed internal atmosphere of the container is accessed from the support at predetermined access locations of the container, and the cassette support has a predetermined continuous steady state differential pressure plenum region, determined at least in part by boundaries of fluid flow generating differential pressure, so that the predetermined continuous steady state differential pressure plenum region defines a continuously steady state fluidic flow isolation barrier disposed on the support between the predetermined access locations of the container and another predetermined section of the support isolating the other predetermined section from