Abstract: A method for the manufacture of an improved graphene substrate and applications therefor There is provided a method (100) for the manufacture of an electronic device precursor, the method comprising: (i) providing a silicon wafer (200) having a growth surface (205); (ii) forming (105) an insulative layer (210) on the growth surface (205) having a thickness of from 1 nm to 10 nm, preferably 2 nm to 1 nm; (iii) forming (110) a graphene monolayer or multi-layer structure (215) on the insulative layer (210); (iv) optionally forming (115, 120) one or more further layers (220) and/or electrical contacts (225, 230) on the graphene monolayer or multi-layer structure (215); (v) forming (125) a polymer coating (235) over the graphene monolayer or multi-layer structure (215) and any further layers (115) and/or electrical contacts (225, 230); (vi) thinning (130) the silicon wafer (200), or removing the silicon wafer (200) to provide an exposed surface of the insulative layer (210), by etching with an etchant, wherein the

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include at least one building component detection sensor device configured to be deployed within (or proximate to) a building comprised of a plurality of building components. The at least one building component detection sensor device is configured to detect data relating to at least one building component of the plurality of building components. In addition, a building component property determination system includes a processor configured to execute instructions stored in memory to determine one or more properties of the at least one building component based at least in part on the data detected by the at least one building component detection sensor device.

Abstract: A vehicle window opacity system that includes a vehicle window system comprising a front windshield, side windows, and a rear window, a liquid crystal display system coupled to the vehicle window system, and a controller coupled to the liquid crystal display system. The controller is operable to control an opacity of a portion of the liquid crystal display system coupled to at least one side window relative to the front windshield to reduce and/or block light from passing through the at least one side window based on information regarding a light source.

Abstract: Methods and systems for electrochemical treatment of fertigation water for use and for recycling in agricultural systems such as in controlled environment agricultural systems.

Abstract: A care system includes a mobile communication device, a remote server, and a patient support system that is in communication with either or both of the mobile communication device and the remote server. The mobile communication device may operate as a user interface for the patient support system. The remote server may provide computing power for the patient support system for resource intensive computing tasks.

Abstract: Rotary valves and methods of using, manufacturing, and storing the same are provided herein. The rotary valve includes a rotor and a stator, biased toward one another to form a fluid tight seal. In some implementations, the rotor comprises an integrated flow channel containing a porous solid support. Frequently, the interface between rotor and stator is made fluid-tight using a gasket. Some implementations of the rotary valve include a displaceable spacer to prevent the gasket from sealing against at least one of the rotor and stator prior to operation, wherein when the spacer is displaced, the gasket seals the rotor and stator together in a fluid-tight manner.

Abstract: A vehicle adjustment system includes one or more processors configured to receive data from one or more sensors coupled to a vehicle that is in a stationary position. The one or more processors are also configured to analyze the data to determine whether an object is within a buffer zone surrounding the vehicle while the vehicle is in the stationary position. In response to determining that the object is within the buffer zone while the vehicle is in the stationary position, the one or more processors are configured to provide control signals to one or more driving components of the vehicle to reposition the vehicle to an alternate position.

Abstract: The disclosed magazine cap choke adapter allows a user to store an extra choke in place of the shotgun magazine cap. The magazine cap choke adapter is formed from a body that includes a first female threaded end, or proximal end, that threads onto the magazine adapter of the shotgun. Moving away from the proximal end, the magazine cap choke adapter tapers to a second female threaded end, or distal end, into which a choke is optionally threaded.

Abstract: The disclosed magazine cap choke adapter allows a user to store an extra choke in place of the shotgun magazine cap. The magazine cap choke adapter is formed from a body that includes a first female threaded end, or proximal end, that threads onto the magazine adapter of the shotgun. Moving away from the proximal end, the magazine cap choke adapter tapers to a second female threaded end, or distal end, into which a choke is optionally threaded.

Abstract: A system and method for dynamic transactional data streaming are provided.

Abstract: A scheduling system and method are provided. The system and method provide a mechanism for a customer to schedule appointments directly with healthcare providers which is not presently possible since each healthcare provider may use a different practice management system that has different formats and protocols.

Abstract: A lubricating composition is provided comprising: (i) a base oil; and (ii) a volatility reducing additive; wherein the composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. (according to ASTM D445) of 16.3 mm2/s or less, a low temperature cranking viscosity of at most 6200 cP at ?35° C. (ASTM D5293) and a NOACK volatility of at most 15% according to ASTM D5800B.

Abstract: A scheduling system and method are provided. The system and method provide a mechanism for a customer to schedule appointments directly with healthcare providers which is not presently possible since each healthcare provider may use a different practice management system that has different formats and protocols.

Abstract: An inspection system and associated method are provided for inspecting a smoking article having a smokable rod and a filter element serially secured together by a tipping material circumscribing a longitudinal periphery of the filter element and a portion of a longitudinal periphery of the smokable rod adjacent to the filter element. A transport device is configured to transport individual as-formed smoking articles from a first to a second position such that the tipping material associated with each smoking article is accessible at least about the portion of the longitudinal periphery of the smoking article. An inspection device is configured to optically inspect each smoking article, at least about the portion of the longitudinal periphery of the smoking article having the tipping material, as the smoking article is transported between the first and second positions, and to automatically determine from the optical inspection whether the inspected smoking article is defective.

Abstract: A dynamic and autonomous identity management system and method are disclosed that provide a means of consolidating patient identity data from disparate data sources into a single system, making patient data easily accessible in a uniform and transparent manner.

Abstract: A dynamic and autonomous identity management system and method are disclosed that consolidates patient identity data from disparate data sources into a single system that makes patient data easily accessible in a uniform and transparent manner.

Abstract: A smoking article production apparatus and method for producing smoking articles is provided, each smoking article including serially engaged filter rod and tobacco rod sections. A rotatable drum includes a longitudinally-extending receiving surface defining a plurality of channels for receiving smoking articles arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drum. An inspection device is arranged to inspect each smoking article in the channels of the drum and to determine whether any of the smoking articles are defective. Any defective smoking articles are directed away from the drum. A rotatable sampling drum is in communication with the drum and is configured to receive defective smoking articles therefrom. A severing device is disposed adjacent the sampling drum to sever each defective smoking article to separate a portion of the tobacco rod section from the remainder of the defective smoking article including the filter section. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A scheduling system and method are provided. The system and method provide a mechanism for a customer to schedule appointments directly with healthcare providers which is not presently possible since each healthcare provider may use a different practice management system that has different formats and protocols.