Abstract: Training sets of images used for training machine vision systems for object recognition may be augmented via various training set augmentation methods. The machine vision systems trained via the augmented training sets may be further used in an augmented reality procedural guidance system for guiding an operator to complete one or more steps with respect to one or more objects. The training set augmentations may include one or more of an object motion augmentation, a camera motion augmentation, an object herding or clumping augmentation, an object size reduction augmentation, a diversified background augmentation, and a diversified background augmentation with synthetic background images. In some instances, machine vision systems may also be alternatively or concurrently trained to use optically distinguishable markers to recognize objects.

Abstract: An augmented reality system includes a knowledge base and an ontology. The knowledgebase includes properties of objects, substances, and materials found in work environments, and the ontology includes settings for permitted entities, objects and materials, and properties and relations including dependency relationships among them, such that the ontology encodes procedures carried out in the work environment in a computable format.

Abstract: DNA sequences are provided which are useful as hybridization probes for the real-time quantitative detection of Dekkera and Saccharomyces species.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved real-time methods for amplifying nucleic acids from target microorganisms present in fruit juice comprising the steps of: a) passing fruit juice through a dissolvable filter having a pore size selected to retain the target microorganisms; b) extracting the retentate from the filter with an organic solvent selected to dissolve the filter while not interfering with the integrity of nucleic acids present in the cells of the microorganisms; c) subjecting the extracted to an organic wash step; d) subjecting the extracted retentate to an aqueous wash step; e) concentrating the retentate; and f) subjecting the nucleic acids to an amplification procedure.

Abstract: Unique DNA sequences characteristic of fermentation-related microorganisms are provided which are useful as primers in PCR-based analysis for identification of fermentation-related microorganisms

Abstract: DNA sequences are provided which are useful in identifying different fermentation-related microorganisms, such as those involved in fermentations. These DNA sequences can be used to provide oligonucleotide primers in PCR based analysis for the identification of fermentation-related microorganisms. The DNA sequences of the present invention include the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) of the ribosomal RNA gene regions of particular fermentation-related microorganisms, as well as oligonucleotide primers which are derived from these regions which are capable of identifying the particular microorganism.

Abstract: Unique DNA sequences are provided which are useful in identifying different pathogenic fungi, such as those which infect grape plants. These unique DNA sequences can be used to provide oligonucleotide primers in PCR based analysis for the identification of fungal pathogens. The DNA sequences of the present invention include the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) of the ribosomal RNA gene regions of particular fungal pathogens, as well as oligonucleotide primers which are derived from these regions which are capable of identifying the particular pathogen.