Abstract: In an embodiment, a gem imaging system includes a stage having a platform configured to hold an object. In an embodiment, the system further includes a light source configured to illuminate the object. In an embodiment, the system further includes a housing configured to at least partially enclose the object, wherein the housing is configured to position a mobile device such that a camera lens of the mobile device is aligned with the object.

Abstract: A technique for electrical detection of a molecule is provided. A fluidic bridge is formed between a nanopipette and a fluid cell, where the molecule is in the nanopipette. A voltage difference is applied between the nanopipette and the fluid cell, where the fluid cell contains an electrolyte solution. Entry of the molecule into the fluidic bridge is determined by detecting a fore pulse. The fluidic bridge between the nanopipette and the fluid cell is broken to form a nanogap. In response to waiting a time interval, the fluidic bridge is reformed between the nanopipette and the fluid cell to close the nanogap. The molecule is determined to exit the nanopipette by detecting an after pulse.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of scanning, by a mobile node, a physical object to generate a scan data, extracting, by the mobile node, a set of features from the scan data, generating, by the mobile node, a feature vector based on the set of the features, applying, by the mobile node, a cryptographic hash function to the feature vector to produce a hash value, encrypting, by the mobile node, the set of the features with the hash value, and executing a smart contract to store the encrypted set of the features on a blockchain.

Abstract: The present application provides devices, systems and methods for detecting the presence and/or length of an analyte. More specifically, the present application is directed to a structure and system that includes a micro-capacitive sensor array for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample and determining the length and/or composition of an analyte, such as a nucleic acid, as well as methods for using the same.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for mapping one or more inclusions in a mineral crystal. A set of image data associated with the mineral crystal is receiving. The received set of image data is analyzed. One or more inclusions associated with the mineral crystal is identified based on the analyzed image data. The identified one or more inclusions of the mineral crystal are mapped to a tree structure representing the surface of the mineral crystal. The mapped one or more inclusions are encoded as a chain-code associated with the mineral crystal. A radial distance between a center of mass value of the mineral crystal and a center of mass value of the identified one or more inclusions is calculated and a mineral crystal fingerprint is generated.

Abstract: A first series of images of a first fluid is received. A first set of fluid characteristics of the first fluid is determined from the first series of images. A second series of images of a second fluid is received. A second set of fluid characteristics of the second fluid is determined from the second series of images. A match is determined to be found between the first set of fluid characteristics and the second set of fluid characteristics. The second fluid is identified based upon determining that the first set of fluid characteristics matches the second set of fluid characteristics.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for mapping one or more inclusions in a mineral crystal. A set of image data associated with the mineral crystal is receiving. The received set of image data is analyzed. One or more inclusions associated with the mineral crystal is identified based on the analyzed image data. The identified one or more inclusions of the mineral crystal are mapped to a tree structure representing the surface of the mineral crystal. The mapped one or more inclusions are encoded as a chain-code associated with the mineral crystal. A radial distance between a center of mass value of the mineral crystal and a center of mass value of the identified one or more inclusions is calculated and a mineral crystal fingerprint is generated.

Abstract: A first series of images of a first fluid is received. A first set of fluid characteristics of the first fluid is determined from the first series of images. A second series of images of a second fluid is received. A second set of fluid characteristics of the second fluid is determined from the second series of images. A match is determined to be found between the first set of fluid characteristics and the second set of fluid characteristics. The second fluid is identified based upon determining that the first set of fluid characteristics matches the second set of fluid characteristics.

Abstract: A method, structure and system for capacitive sensing is provided. A system includes: a two-dimensional electrode structure, wherein the two-dimensional sensing structure includes a channel for capacitive sensing, at least one integrated circuit connected to the two dimensional sensing structure and configured to mitigate external interference associated with the capacitive sensing by i) receiving a input signal from the two-dimensional electrode structure or ii) providing a select signal to the two-dimensional structure, and a data acquisition device connected to the two-dimensional electrode structure via the integrated circuit configuration and configured to receive an output signal from the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A capacitive sensor array for in-situ monitoring directed self-assembly of a self-assembling material is provided. The capacitive sensor array includes a bottom electrode plate including a plurality of bottom electrodes that are spaced apart and electrically isolated from one another, template structures located on the bottom electrode plate, wherein the template structures define trenches therebetween, each of the trenches exposing at least one of the plurality of bottom electrodes; and a top electrode plate assembled on the bottom electrode plate, wherein the top electrode plate includes a plurality of top electrodes that are spaced apart and electrically isolated from one another, the top electrodes facing and intersecting, but electrically isolated from, the bottom electrodes.

Abstract: The present application provides devices, systems and methods for detecting the presence and/or length of an analyte. More specifically, the present application is directed to a structure and system that includes a micro-capacitive sensor array for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample and determining the length and/or composition of an analyte, such as a nucleic acid, as well as methods for using the same.

Abstract: A first series of images of a first fluid is received. A first set of fluid characteristics of the first fluid is determined from the first series of images. A second series of images of a second fluid is received. A second set of fluid characteristics of the second fluid is determined from the second series of images. A match is determined to be found between the first set of fluid characteristics and the second set of fluid characteristics. The second fluid is identified based upon determining that the first set of fluid characteristics matches the second set of fluid characteristics.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for mapping one or more inclusions in a mineral crystal. A set of image data associated with the mineral crystal is receiving. The received set of image data is analyzed. One or more inclusions associated with the mineral crystal is identified based on the analyzed image data. The identified one or more inclusions of the mineral crystal are mapped to a tree structure representing the surface of the mineral crystal. The mapped one or more inclusions are encoded as a chain-code associated with the mineral crystal. A radial distance between a center of mass value of the mineral crystal and a center of mass value of the identified one or more inclusions is calculated and a mineral crystal fingerprint is generated.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for sequencing a biopolymer. The biopolymer is traversed from a first medium to a second medium. The biopolymer includes bases. As the biopolymer traverses from the first medium to the second medium, different forces are measured corresponding to each of the bases. The bases are distinguished from one another according to the different measured forces which are measured for each of the bases.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products for communicating the presence of a target DNA or RNA sequence. Aspects include receiving a plurality of images of a sample taken by a portable video capture device. Aspects also include calculating a change in position over time of microscopic beads coated with DNA probe sequence in a sample containing genetic material. Aspects also include determining whether the beads are displaying Brownian motion. Aspects also include, based upon a determination of that the beads are displaying Brownian motion, generating a negative output message and sending the negative output message to a portable display. Aspects also include, based upon a determination of that the beads are not displaying Brownian motion, generating a positive output message and sending the positive output message to a portable display.

Abstract: A technique for electrical detection of a molecule is provided. A fluidic bridge is formed between a nanopipette and a fluid cell, where the molecule is in the nanopipette. A voltage difference is applied between the nanopipette and the fluid cell, where the fluid cell contains an electrolyte solution. Entry of the molecule into the fluidic bridge is determined by detecting a fore pulse. The fluidic bridge between the nanopipette and the fluid cell is broken to form a nanogap. In response to waiting a time interval, the fluidic bridge is reformed between the nanopipette and the fluid cell to close the nanogap. The molecule is determined to exit the nanopipette by detecting an after pulse.

Abstract: A technique for electrical detection of a molecule is provided. A fluidic bridge is formed between a nanopipette and a fluid cell, where the molecule is in the nanopipette. A voltage difference is applied between the nanopipette and the fluid cell, where the fluid cell contains an electrolyte solution. Entry of the molecule into the fluidic bridge is determined by detecting a fore pulse. The fluidic bridge between the nanopipette and the fluid cell is broken to form a nanogap. In response to waiting a time interval, the fluidic bridge is reformed between the nanopipette and the fluid cell to close the nanogap. The molecule is determined to exit the nanopipette by detecting an after pulse.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, systems and computer program products for communicating the presence of a target DNA or RNA sequence. Aspects include receiving a plurality of images of a sample taken by a portable video capture device. Aspects also include calculating a change in position over time of microscopic beads coated with DNA probe sequence in a sample containing genetic material. Aspects also include determining whether the beads are displaying Brownian motion. Aspects also include, based upon a determination of that the beads are displaying Brownian motion, generating a negative output message and sending the negative output message to a portable display. Aspects also include, based upon a determination of that the beads are not displaying Brownian motion, generating a positive output message and sending the positive output message to a portable display.

Abstract: A technique relates to determining a presence of a known nucleic acid sequence of a known molecule in a sample. A sample surface is coated with a select segment of the known molecule. Beads are coated with a first molecule. A targeted nucleic acid sequence is attached to a second molecule that binds to the first molecule, such that the targeted nucleic acid sequence is attached to the beads via first and second molecules. The sample is placed on the sample surface. The sample includes the liquid medium, beads, and targeted nucleic acid sequence being tested. Brownian motion of beads is monitored to determine whether the Brownian motion of the beads is restricted or not restricted. When the Brownian motion of beads is restricted, the presence of the known nucleic acid sequence is in the sample, thus indicating that the targeted nucleic acid sequence is the known nucleic acid sequence.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for sequencing a biopolymer. The biopolymer is traversed from a first medium to a second medium. The biopolymer includes bases. As the biopolymer traverses from the first medium to the second medium, different forces are measured corresponding to each of the bases. The bases are distinguished from one another according to the different measured forces which are measured for each of the bases.