Abstract: A low power voice processing system that includes a plurality of non-audio sensors, at least one microphone system, and a plurality of audio modules, at least some of which can be configured in selected modes. A context determination module is connected to the plurality of audio modules, and further connected to receive input from the plurality of non-audio sensors and the at least one microphone system. The context determination module acts to determine use context for the voice processing system and at least in part selects mode operation of at least some of the plurality of audio modules.

Abstract: An interactive projection system and method comprising a camera/projector unit having a computer processor connected via a network to a content server and content database. The system projects interactive trigger areas on a three-dimensional object. Specific content stored on the content server or locally in the memory of the computer processor is associated with each trigger area. A user interacts with the trigger areas and the system projects informational or entertainment content about the object on the surface of the object.

Abstract: A method and system for creating permanent lesions in an area of target tissue, such as tissue at or proximate a junction between a pulmonary vein and the left atrium. The method may generally include positioning a medical device in contact with a pulmonary vein ostium, ablating the tissue, and recording a plurality of temperature measurements from one or more of three temperature sensors. The device may include an occlusion element in communication with a coolant source, a first sensor located distal of the occlusion element, a second sensor located proximal of the occlusion element, and a third sensor located in the occlusion element. One or more temperature measurements may be compared with each other to assess occlusion of the pulmonary vein, and/or may be compared with a set of reference temperatures to predict a real-time temperature within the target tissue.

Abstract: An inventory system, apparatus and method. The method to be used in a cooler that includes a power module provides power to the inventory system from an electric source, battery, WIFI charge, wireless charge and/or combination thereof, a computer processor coupled to the power module, a memory module coupled to the computer processor, an image capturing module coupled to the processor, a movement module coupled to the processor; wherein the movement module triggers the image capturing device to capture images of products in a cooler due to a movement.

Abstract: A low power voice processing system that includes a plurality of non-audio sensors, at least one microphone system, and a plurality of audio modules, at least some of which can be configured in selected modes. A context determination module is connected to the plurality of audio modules, and further connected to receive input from the plurality of non-audio sensors and the at least one microphone system. The context determination module acts to determine use context for the voice processing system and at least in part selects mode operation of at least some of the plurality of audio modules.

Abstract: A method and a communication system includes establishing a communication link between a first vehicle and an off-board database. The first vehicle and the off-board database are communicatively linked via a first communication system. A message from a second vehicle may be received via the off-board database. The second vehicle and the off-board database are communicatively coupled via a second communication system. A response may be communicated from the first vehicle to the second vehicle via the off-board database.

Abstract: A hemostasis device includes a valve, the valve being sized and configured to be disposed entirely within a handle of medical device, the valve including a rim, the rim be sized and configured to seal with a lumen of the handle of the medical device.

Abstract: An inventory system, apparatus and method. The method to be used in a cooler that includes a power module provides power to the inventory system from an electric source, battery, WIFI charge, wireless charge and/or combination thereof, a computer processor coupled to the power module, a memory module coupled to the computer processor, an image capturing module coupled to the processor, a movement module coupled to the processor; wherein the movement module triggers the image capturing device to capture images of products in a cooler due to a movement.

Abstract: A method and a communication system includes establishing a communication link between a first vehicle and an off-board database. The first vehicle and the off-board database are communicatively linked via a first communication system. A message from a second vehicle may be received via the off-board database. The second vehicle and the off-board database are communicatively coupled via a second communication system. A response may be communicated from the first vehicle to the second vehicle via the off-board database.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for quantifying applied pressure by a device against an area of tissue. In particular, the present technology is related to medical devices including an optical element with a fiber Bragg grating, systems including the medical devices, and methods of quantifying applied pressure by the medical device. In one embodiment, a medical device comprises an elongate body including a distal portion and a proximal portion opposite the distal portion, and an optical element located at the distal portion of the elongate body. In one embodiment, the optical element include an optical fiber with a fiber Bragg grating. In one embodiment, the medical device is part of a medical system comprising a control unit in communication with the medical device, the control unit including an optical interrogator in communication with the optical element and processing circuitry configured to receive data from the optical interrogator.

Abstract: An interactive container creation method, apparatus and system. The method includes creating a list, deploying the list to at least one device, calibrating and identifying touch areas, identifying at least one of an asset and a shape to be defined as a touch area, identifying the x,y axis of each point for a predetermined number of points for each of the at least one of asset or shape, and creating a touch area based of the identified x,y axis.

Abstract: A sample preparation cartridge for use with a sample preparation device, the cartridge includes a housing defining plural separate segments, at least one of said segments comprising a fixed section of a pipette component; and a moveable head comprising a pipette tip, the head being configured, in use, to be moved between a position in which the pipette tip is in sealed engagement with the fixed section of pipette component and a position in which pipette tip is positioned adjacent to another of said plural segments. With the present invention a disposable sample preparation cartridge and corresponding analytical reader can be provided in a very cost effective and simple manner.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hybrid cloud control plane (HCCP) that manages hybrid cloud workloads. For example, the HCCP manages workloads across public and private cloud data centers and on-premise data centers. The HCCP can leverage a Global ID (global identifier) to create a global trace across the hybrid cloud ecosystem. Also discloses is a “hybrid cloud connected” capability. In one embodiment, a hybrid cloud connected capability comprises of a global identity, a hybrid cloud network connection, and a managed API (application programming interface) used to seamlessly perform transactions in a hybrid cloud environment.

Abstract: An interactive container creation method, apparatus and system. The method includes creating a list, deploying the list to at least one device, calibrating and identifying touch areas, identifying at least one of an asset and a shape to be defined as a touch area, identifying the x,y axis of each point for a predetermined number of points for each of the at least one of asset or shape, and creating a touch area based of the identified x,y axis.

Abstract: A sample preparation cartridge for use with a sample preparation device, the cartridge includes a housing defining plural separate segments, at least one of said segments comprising a fixed section of a pipette component; and a moveable head comprising a pipette tip, the head being configured, in use, to be moved between a position in which the pipette tip is in sealed engagement with the fixed section of pipette component and a position in which pipette tip is positioned adjacent to another of said plural segments. With the present invention a disposable sample preparation cartridge and corresponding analytical reader can be provided in a very cost effective and simple manner whilst still ensuring high quality sample preparation for analysis.

Abstract: A monitoring drone method, apparatus and system. The monitoring drone includes an image capture device for taking one or more images, a charge module for powering the monitoring drone, and a move module for allowing the monitoring drone to move about a shelf wherein the image capturing device captures images as the monitoring drone moves about the shelf to produce a virtual stereoscopic vision.

Abstract: A system for treating a surface and applying adhesive to an already treated portion of the surface concurrently is presented. The system comprises surface treatment equipment, adhesive application equipment, and a common feed system. The surface treatment equipment is configured to treat the surface of an elongated member. The adhesive application equipment is configured to apply adhesive to the already treated portion of the surface. The common feed system feeds the elongated member beneath the surface treatment equipment and the adhesive application equipment concurrently.

Abstract: A method of modifying a virus for in vivo delivery to a region of interest includes forming an enveloping composition including a lipid conjugate formed by conjugating at least one lipid with at least one hydrophilic compound via a linkage which is cleavable under conditions present in the region of interest and combining the virus with the enveloping composition to encompass the virus within the enveloping structure.

Abstract: A counting method, apparatus and system. The gambling apparatus includes a processor, a power module, an analysis module, a memory, and a capturing device module. The processor, the power module, the analysis module, the memory, and the capturing device are coupled at least in one of wirelessly or connected. The capturing device captures images of at least one zone on a gambling surface and presents an interactive image on the gambling surface and wherein the gambling analysis module determines at least one of movement over the at least one zone, number of objects, tracking of an object, facial recognition, and relationship between individuals and the zone.

Abstract: Described examples include a micromechanical device including a substrate and a base formed on a surface of the substrate; and a first layer extending from the base to a plane separated from the base by a via. The first layer forms an outer layer of the via and has a portion lying in the plane and surrounding the via. A first fill is formed in a first portion of the via. A strut is in the via and on the first fill. A second fill is in a second portion of the via on the strut and extends from the strut to the plane. A second layer is over the second fill and at least a portion of the second layer is over the portion of the first layer lying in the plane.