Abstract: A method implements a recurrent unit of a recurrent optical neural network via an optical waveguide. Laser pulse pairs are counter-propagated through the waveguide such that for a given pulse pair, a control signal pulse is coupled into a first ending of the waveguide and propagates towards a second end. A data signal pulse is coupled into the second end of the waveguide and propagates towards the first end. For a given pulse pair, an optical frequency of the data signal pulse is set to be within a bandwidth of a Brillouin frequency shift of the waveguide above an optical frequency of the control signal pulse of the same pulse pair, and a time delay between a first pulse pair and a subsequent second pulse pair is set to be less than a decay time of an acoustic wave generated by a stimulated Brillouin scattering process in the waveguide.

Abstract: Provided is a precision metering and delivery apparatus and method of use for the precise distribution of viable pollen in diluent or other particulate material via metering and delivery of said pollen or other particulate material, said precision metering apparatus comprising a metering apparatus, a delivery system, and a storage device. Apparatuses of the present invention ensure that the pollen or other particulate material is not harmed during the delivery and that the pollen is applied in the correct density or amount.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to providing a vibration dampening system for an overhead frame structure used with a vehicle. The system involves the provision of one or more dampening members and/or components between portions of one or more members forming the overhead frame structure. The dampening members or components are compressed when certain portions of the members are set in position. As a result, the vibration and contact normally encountered between the portions and/or interconnecting brackets is limited, and in turn, the stress normally experienced by the one or more fastener assemblies holding the portions and/or the interconnecting brackets due to such vibration is also limited.

Abstract: An electronic system facilitates the clinician-patient encounter and serves as a single point of integration for all electronic health care information systems. A physician selects a diagnosis, which is converted from the physician's preferred terminology to a standard ICD diagnosis. The system then proposes a preferred treatment appropriate to the selected diagnosis. The physician can change any items of the proposed treatment plan, with changes being checked against payor rules, prior patient information and selected authorities' guidelines. If a diagnosis or treatment element is not authorized by the payor for the selected diagnosis, the system notifies the physician, allowing changes or offering electronic request for payor authorization. Additionally, the system may indicate those diagnoses for which payor allows said elements, allowing the physician to choose a diagnosis that is consistent with the patient's symptoms and supports the desired treatment.