Abstract: Techniques for computer system-based conversations are described. In an example, a system receives, from a first device, first data corresponding to a first interaction in a conversation that requests a function. The system causes the first device to output a first response to the first interaction. Prior to an execution of the function, the system determines that the conversation is to be paused and causes the first device to output a first indication that the conversation is paused. Upon determining that the conversation is to be resumed, the system causes a second device to output a second indication that the conversation is resumed. The second device can be the same or different from the first device. The system receives, from the second device, second data corresponding to a second interaction in the conversation and causes the execution of the function based at least in part on the second data.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an apparatus, comprising: a first flexible substrate with a plurality of slits and at least one sensor, wherein the slits are arranged around a center of the first flexible substrate, wherein the sensor is arranged between a pair of the slits, and wherein when an object is inserted into an orifice created by the slits, the sensor is configured to maintain contact with the object, thereby allowing a measurement of a characteristic of the object over a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A near-field communication tag includes a logic section that responds to a radio-frequency identification interrogation signal. An elongated, printed, interconnect has a first end coupled to the integrated circuit. An antenna is on a second end of the interconnect. The antenna is electrically coupled to the conductive lines of the interconnect and operable to send and receive wireless signals of the radio-frequency identification interrogation and communicate the wireless signals with the integrated circuit via the interconnect.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an apparatus, comprising: a first flexible substrate with a plurality of slits and at least one sensor, wherein the slits are arranged around a center of the first flexible substrate, wherein the sensor is arranged between a pair of the slits, and wherein when an object is inserted into an orifice created by the slits, the sensor is configured to maintain contact with the object, thereby allowing a measurement of a characteristic of the object over a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A near-field communication tag includes a logic section that responds to a radio-frequency identification interrogation signal. An elongated, printed, interconnect has a first end coupled to the integrated circuit. An antenna is on a second end of the interconnect. The antenna is electrically coupled to the conductive lines of the interconnect and operable to send and receive wireless signals of the radio-frequency identification interrogation and communicate the wireless signals with the integrated circuit via the interconnect.