Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting an enzyme activity capable of hydrolyzing betalactam ring anti-microbial agents in a biological cell, comprising contacting said biological cell with at least one substrate of said enzyme activity comprising a betalactam ring, in an electrochemical cell, and detecting an impedance variation in said electrochemical cell with monitoring means. The present invention is in particular useful for detecting carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE).

Abstract: A system for measuring a solution pH includes a potentiostat with a working electrode made of an electro-conductive solid polymer transducer, an input to receive the potential to be applied between the working electrode and a reference electrode, and an output to transmit a signal representative of the current flowing between a counter electrode and the working electrode, the three electrodes being immerged into the solution. The system further includes a digital processor connected to a digital to analog converter for generating the potential to be applied between the working and the reference electrodes; and to an analog to digital converter for receiving a digital value representative of the current. The digital processor is adapted to modify the potential to maintain the current inside a predetermined range such that the potential is representative of the solution pH when the current is inside the predetermined range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compliant deformable conductor and a method for producing the same, comprising a wire or a tube made of an electrically insulating material and one or more electrical leads applied on said wire or tube, wherein one or more of said leads comprise a plurality of islets of conductive material, forming an electrically conductive layer providing electrical conduction and/or electrical percolation.

Abstract: A system for measuring a solution pH includes a potentiostat with a working electrode made of an electro-conductive solid polymer transducer, an input to receive the potential to be applied between the working electrode and a reference electrode, and an output to transmit a signal representative of the current flowing between a counter electrode and the working electrode, the three electrodes being immerged into the solution. The system further includes a digital processor connected to a digital to analog converter for generating the potential to be applied between the working and the reference electrodes; and to an analog to digital converter for receiving a digital value representative of the current. The digital processor is adapted to modify the potential to maintain the current inside a predetermined range such that the potential is representative of the solution pH when the current is inside the predetermined range.

Abstract: A game that allows fans to play along as their favorite sports teams (or individuals) compete is described. In one embodiment, fans choose to watch a particular sports game, such as a NFL professional football game, and score points themselves as the teams play. For each drive in the football game, fan(s) score points in their play along game based on the results of the drive. In another embodiment, another type of game is selected as the particular underlying game. As a game progresses, fans' point totals change based mainly on actions in the underlying game; thereby keeping fans engaged in the underlying game as it progresses while adding an additional level of play and excitement via the play-along-game. In other embodiments, additional scoring options can be added and the number of fans playing in the play along game can change as the game progresses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compliant deformable conductor and a method for producing the same, comprising a wire or a tube made of an electrically insulating material and one or more electrical leads applied on said wire or tube, wherein one or more of said leads comprise a plurality of islets of conductive material, forming an electrically conductive layer providing electrical conduction and/or electrical percolation.