Abstract: In a general aspect, a surface code syndrome measurement is performed on a superconducting quantum processing unit. In some implementations, the superconducting quantum processing unit is caused to apply a quantum error correction code including X-type and Z-type stabilizer check patches. Each of the X-type and Z-type stabilizer check patches includes a stabilizer check qubit device and data qubit devices of the superconducting quantum processing unit. Applying the quantum error correction code includes iteratively twirling the data qubit devices in a stabilizer check patch; and evolving the stabilizer check qubit device in the stabilizer check patch and the data qubit devices in the stabilizer check patch under an interaction Hamiltonian. The interaction Hamiltonian includes a plurality of terms interactions between the stabilizer check qubit device in the stabilizer check patch and a respective one of the data qubit devices in the stabilizer check patch.

Abstract: A medical diagnostic kit are described. In one example, a medical diagnostic kit includes a container, and a plurality of medical diagnostic test kits located within the container. Each of the plurality of medical diagnostic test kits can include equipment necessary to perform a particular self-administered medical diagnostic test. The plurality of medical diagnostic test kits can include at least a first medical diagnostic kit adapted to facilitate user completion of a first medical diagnostic test and a second medical diagnostic kit adapted to facilitate user completion of a second medical diagnostic test different from the first medical diagnostic test. The container can include a machine-readable code located on an external surface of the container.

Abstract: This invention relates to a synthetic method for the preparation of Compound 1 and precursors thereof. Compound 1 is prepared via reaction of isoxazole 2 with phenylether (R)-3-ONa.

Abstract: A compressed unit dose toilet cleaning tablet for use with a wand. The composition contains an anionic surfactant, a carbonate or bicarbonate salt, an organic acid, and about 10% to about 40% by weight polyethylene glycol having molecular weight greater than 3,350. A unit dose of the composition is compressed into a tablet or puck that dissolves in toilet water after cleaning.

Abstract: A wireless network, mobile systems and methods for controlling access to lockers, strollers, wheel chairs and electronic convenience vehicles and other networked devices provided with machine-readable codes that are scanned by mobile phones and computing devices.

Abstract: A frequency modulated output of a digital locked loop (DLL) is implemented with a Johnson Counter outputting a sample clock and a synchronized digital code at a multiple of the sample clock. The digital code drives a digital-to-analog converter to generate a frequency modulated control signal. The control signal is summed with the center frequency control from the digital locked loop digital filter to provide a frequency modulated center frequency control signal to the DLL oscillator.

Abstract: A current-conducting arm for conducting a current from at least one cable supports to an electrode in an electric arc furnace comprising an arm housing having a U-shaped base channel member and a U-shaped top channel member. Both channel members have a first and second wall, with the top channel member being inverted such that the first wall of the top channel member can be joined with the first wall of the base channel member, and the second wall of the top channel member can be joined with the second wall of the base channel member. The arm housing therefore has four annular corners to improve the conduction of current through the arm housing to the electrode. The invention further includes a spring assembly used to provide to aid an electrode holder in clamping the electrode. Moreover, a laser pointer is included for guiding the positioning of the arm housing in the electric arc furnace.

Abstract: A computer system and method provide networked computer users with information about which other users are task proximate to the user, thereby facilitating spontaneous communications regarding task-related, or other, issues. The information about other users is displayed in a user interface window on each computer that presents a visual representation of each user who is task proximate to the user operating the computer. Task proximity to other users may change as the user context switches between applications, and the user interface window is updated accordingly. Task proximity is determined individually by different applications. One exemplary system architecture for providing the information includes a person object representing each user, and storing the visual representation of the user. An encounter window on each computer displays the visual representations. A number of encounter-aware applications may execute on each computer.

Abstract: A computer system and method provide networked computer users with information about which other users are task proximate to the user, thereby facilitating spontaneous communications regarding task-related, or other, issues. The information about other users is displayed in a user interface window on each computer that presents a visual representation of each user who is task proximate to the user operating the computer. Task proximity to other users may change as the user context switches between applications, and the user interface window is updated accordingly. Task proximity is determined individually by different applications. One exemplary system architecture for providing the information includes a person object representing each user, and storing the visual representation of the user. An encounter window on each computer displays the visual representations. A number of encounter-aware applications may execute on each computer.

Abstract: A system and method provides each networked computer user with a user interface displaying visual representations of selected other computer users, generally of those workers in the user's workgroup, and further provides communication mechanisms for efficiently and easily contacting any of the displayed workers. The visual representations of the other users are frequently updated to indicate the activity level of these users. These activity level cues help users predict if the other users are likely to be available for an interaction. The user interface also includes a display portion and mechanism for storing data files and the like so that all workgroup members may accumulate a set data files commonly used by the workgroup, and may transfer files in this manner to other workgroup members. The data files may be stored in association with specific interactive discussion windows, known as chat rooms, or directly in the user interface.

Abstract: A handcart for banquet tables and the like. The handcart has a main support shaft supported on wheels with a handle portion at one end and a transverse cradle like member at the opposite end engageable with a cross leg brace of the table. The handcart may be operated to lift one end of the table with the handcart cradle and then support the table by a collapsible rigid table brace supported by the shaft between the handle portion and the handcart wheels. The table completely supported and balanced upon the handcart may then be moved with all legs off the ground by grasping the end of the table near the handle portion and moving it like a wheelbarrow.