Abstract: An attachment for a hair dryer that is movable between a first position and a second position in order to alter one or more characteristics of the airflow therethrough. In one embodiment, an attachment having multiple facets and types of projections with varying stiffness are provided on an outer housing that can be rotated relative to a base by the user. In a second embodiment, an attachment having a concave surface with prongs extending therethrough that can be moved such that the exposed portion of the prongs are lengthened or shortened, as desired.

Abstract: A method and system of operating a microscopy system are disclosed. A first image first image of a sample acquired using a first imaging configuration is received. A second image is developed from the first image, wherein the second image is associated with a second imaging configuration. A sequence of image processing steps is applied to the first image to develop a first classification of first objects represented in the first image and to the second image to develop a second classification of second objects represented in the second image. A score associated with the second imaging configuration is developed that represents a difference between the first classification and the second classification. The image acquisition time or component requirements of operating the microscopy system is less when operated using the second imaging configuration than when operated using the first imaging configuration.

Abstract: Microscope imaging system and method for bolus formation and detection. In an exemplary method, immersion fluid may be delivered onto a front end of an objective of the imaging system to form one or more boluses. Each bolus may have a rounded outer surface intersected by an optical axis defined by the objective. At least a portion of each bolus may be illuminated. Light may be detected from each illuminated bolus to create detection data. A value representing a size of each bolus may be determined using the detection data. Delivery of the immersion fluid may be adjusted, if needed, based on the value(s) determined.

Abstract: An attachment for a hair dryer that is movable between a first position and a second position in order to alter one or more characteristics of the airflow therethrough. In one embodiment, an attachment having multiple facets and types of projections with varying stiffness are provided on an outer housing that can be rotated relative to a base by the user. In a second embodiment, an attachment having a concave surface with prongs extending therethrough that can be moved such that the exposed portion of the prongs are lengthened or shortened, as desired.

Abstract: An attachment for a hair dryer that is movable between a first position and a second position in order to alter one or more characteristics of the airflow therethrough. In one embodiment, an internal sliding element is movable within an outer housing in order to alter the internal flow paths inside the housing. In a second embodiment, movable arms cause changes to the shape of an outer housing made of a flexible and resilient material. Motion of the arms between positions causes a change in the shape of the attachment outlet.

Abstract: An attachment for a hair dryer that is movable between a first position and a second position in order to alter one or more characteristics of the airflow therethrough. In one embodiment, an attachment having multiple facets and types of projections with varying stiffness are provided on an outer housing that can be rotated relative to a base by the user. In a second embodiment, an attachment having a concave surface with prongs extending therethrough that can be moved such that the exposed portion of the prongs are lengthened or shortened, as desired.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for analyzing a biological sample are disclosed. A sequence of images of the biological sample from an image capture device are received from an image capture device, wherein each image of the sequence of images is acquired at a particular focal plane of the biological sample. In addition, an object map is developed from the sequence of images and the object map is analyzed to measure a three-dimensional characteristic of a particular object. The object map comprises a plurality of object map planes, each object map plane is associated with one image of the sequence of images, and pixels of the object map planes associated with the particular object in the sequence of images are assigned a unique identifier associated with the particular object.

Abstract: An attachment for a hair dryer that is movable between a first position and a second position in order to alter one or more characteristics of the airflow therethrough. In one embodiment, an internal sliding element is movable within an outer housing in order to alter the internal flow paths inside the housing. In a second embodiment, movable arms cause changes to the shape of an outer housing made of a flexible and resilient material. Motion of the arms between positions causes a change in the shape of the attachment outlet.

Abstract: Microscope imaging system and method for bolus formation and detection. In an exemplary method, immersion fluid may be delivered onto a front end of an objective of the imaging system to form one or more boluses. Each bolus may have a rounded outer surface intersected by an optical axis defined by the objective. At least a portion of each bolus may be illuminated. Light may be detected from each illuminated bolus to create detection data. A value representing a size of each bolus may be determined using the detection data. Delivery of the immersion fluid may be adjusted, if needed, based on the value(s) determined.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for analyzing a biological sample are disclosed. A sequence of images of the biological sample from an image capture device are received from an image capture device, wherein each image of the sequence of images is acquired at a particular focal plane of the biological sample. In addition, an object map is developed from the sequence of images and the object map is analyzed to measure a three-dimensional characteristic of a particular object. The object map comprises a plurality of object map planes, each object map plane is associated with one image of the sequence of images, and pixels of the object map planes associated with the particular object in the sequence of images are assigned a unique identifier associated with the particular object.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing multi-dimensional images includes a high content imaging system that includes an image capture device. An image acquisition module receives a series of images of a biological sample captured by the image capture device, and the series of images includes a sequence of image planes. A human interface module receives from a user computer specifications of a first image analysis step and a second image analysis step. The first image analysis step specifies a first image processing operation that processes an image plane of a series of images in accordance with at least another image plane of the series of images and the second image analysis step specifies a second image processing operation that processes each image plane of a series of images independently of the other image planes of the series.

Abstract: A lighting device for under-vehicle use in service and inspection locations, provides improved chemical and mechanical resistance to damage. The lighting device includes a planar light guide that is installed within a cavity of a unitary rectangular bottom support that has beveled edges and rounded corners to prevent damage during rollover. The planar light guide is illuminated with one or more LED strips at side(s) of the light guide. A transparent or semi-transparent front cover is sealed over the LED strips and planar light guide with a rectangular seal that may have a circular cross section that partially lies within a channel formed in the bottom support. The light guide is backed with a reflector and one or more diffusers may be inserted between a top side of the light guide and the front cover, which is held in place with an inset frame that fastens to the bottom support.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing multi-dimensional images includes a high content imaging system that includes an image capture device. An image acquisition module receives a series of images of a biological sample captured by the image capture device, and the series of images includes a sequence of image planes. A human interface module receives from a user computer specifications of a first image analysis step and a second image analysis step. The first image analysis step specifies a first image processing operation that processes an image plane of a series of images in accordance with at least another image plane of the series of images and the second image analysis step specifies a second image processing operation that processes each image plane of a series of images independently of the other image planes of the series.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing multi-dimensional images includes a high content imaging system that includes an image capture device. An image acquisition module receives a series of images of a biological sample captured by the image capture device, and the series of images includes a sequence of image planes. A human interface module receives from a user computer specifications of a first image analysis step and a second image analysis step. The first image analysis step specifies a first image processing operation that processes an image plane of a series of images in accordance with at least another image plane of the series of images and the second image analysis step specifies a second image processing operation that processes each image plane of a series of images independently of the other image planes of the series.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing multi-dimensional images includes a high content imaging system that includes an image capture device. An image acquisition module receives a series of images of a biological sample captured by the image capture device, and the series of images includes a sequence of image planes. A human interface module receives from a user computer specifications of a first image analysis step and a second image analysis step. The first image analysis step specifies a first image processing operation that processes an image plane of a series of images in accordance with at least another image plane of the series of images and the second image analysis step specifies a second image processing operation that processes each image plane of a series of images independently of the other image planes of the series.

Abstract: A rule based apparatus and method for modifying word annotations in an annotated text base, the apparatus comprising: an index creator component for creating an index of word annotations; an annotations modifying component for modifying word annotations; and a retriggering component, responsive to said annotations modifying component, for retriggering a rules engine to modify all occurrences of a matching word annotation in said annotated text base and updating the index of word annotations with the modified occurrences of a matching word annotation in said annotated text base.

Abstract: A rule based apparatus and method for modifying word annotations in an annotated text base is described. The apparatus includes an index creator component for creating an index of word annotations. An annotations modifying component for modifying word annotations, and a retriggering component, responsive to said annotations modifying component, for retriggering a rules engine to modify all occurrences of a matching word annotation in said annotated text base and updating the index of word annotations with the modified occurrences of a matching word annotation in said annotated text base.

Abstract: A method and system for creating an account and storing account information on an electronic device, such as a smart phone or tablet for use in conducting financial and other transactions. Account numbers for credit cards, debit cards, membership cards, gift cards and so forth may be displayed on a screen of the electronic device as a one-dimensional or two dimensional bar code that is then scanned by a merchant to conduct a financial transaction in the case of a purchase or to identify an individual as a member of a rewards club or other club.