Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing application. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates browsing of media from different media applications based on category of media (e.g., movies, television shows, etc.). In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates setup of a unified media browsing application that presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing user interface. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays multiple episodes of a collection of episodic content (e.g., a television series) in a user interface for the collection of episodic content. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays representations of, and provides access to, live-event media items accessible on the electronic device.

Abstract: An electronic device provides, to a display, data to present a user interface that includes a plurality of user interface objects, and a current focus on a first user interface object. While the display is presenting the user interface, the electronic device receives an input that corresponds to a movement of a contact across on a touch-sensitive surface. The electronic device, in response to receiving the input and in accordance with a determination that a first axis is a dominant axis, moves the current focus along the first axis by a first amount and along the second axis by a second amount. The amount of movement of the current focus along the second axis is reduced to a first non-zero amount by a scaling factor that is based on one or more inputs received prior to receiving the input.

Abstract: Continuous Glucose Error-Grid Analysis (CG-EGA) method, system or computer program product designed for evaluation of continuous glucose sensors providing frequent BG readings. The CG-EGA estimates the precision of such sensors/devices in terms of both BG values and temporal characteristics of BG fluctuation. The CG-EPA may account for, among other things, specifics of process characterization (location, speed and direction), and for biological limitations of the observed processes (time lags associated with interstitial sensors).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method which utilizes blood glucose (“BG”) sampling, insulin infusion/injection records, heart rate (“HR”) information and heart rate varability (“HRV”) information to estimate BG in the near future and to estimate of the risk of the onset of hypoglycemia. The invention also relates to an apparatus for predicting BG levels and for assessing the risk of the onset of hypoglycemia in the near future. The invention is based on two predetermined bio-mathematical routines: a network model of BG fluctuations and a BG profile for assessment of the risk of hypoglycemia.

Abstract: Integrated optical crossbar switching method and apparatus preferably includes structure and/or function whereby switching and addressing circuitry is disposed on a substrate. An insulating layer is disposed on the substrate and on the switching and addressing circuitry. A polycrystalline ferroelectric layer is disposed on the insulating layer. The polycrystalline ferroelectric layer includes a first plurality of optical signal carriers and a second plurality of optical signal carriers, each disposed to receive an optical signal from at least one of the first plurality of optical signal carriers. A plurality of optical switching elements is disposed to (i) receive control and addressing signals from said switching and addressing circuitry, and (ii) to switch an optical signal from one of said first plurality of optical signal carriers to at least one of said second plurality of optical signal carriers.

Abstract: Switching apparatus and method in an array having plural inputs and plural outputs crossing each other at a plurality of crosspoints. First and second tandem switches are disposed at each crosspoint, between a respective input and a respective output. A shunt capacitor is coupled to each first and second switch and to ground, to short crosstalk in the inputs and outputs. A method of making a semiconductor switch array is also provided.

Abstract: A method for suppressing crosstalk in a telecommunications switching array is provided. The array includes a plurality of first transmission lines for accepting incoming signals, a plurality of second transmission lines for propagating outgoing signals, a plurality of switches, and a plurality of inductive couplings. The first transmission lines are arranged substantially in parallel to each other, and each of the first transmission lines has a characteristic impedance substantially equal to Z0. The second transmission lines are arranged substantially perpendicularly to the first transmission lines so as to form an intersection between each of the first transmission lines and each of the second transmission lines, and each of the second transmission lines has a characteristic impedance substantially equal to Z0. Each intersection includes one of the switches.

Abstract: A method for trapping, separating, manipulating and controlling particles and molecules of biological origin is disclosed. The method comprises containing the particles or molecules of biological origin in a vacuum, projecting a beam of light onto the particles, inducing the beam of light to impart a spinning motion to the particles, inducing the beam of light to impart a dipole moment to the particles, generating a field density gradient in the vacuum, trapping the particles in the team of light, concentrating the particles at a focal plane of the beam, and, then manipulating the particles by a second beam of light. Particles are caused to spin and interact with the energy gradient of the beam of light, causing them to orbit in a controlled manner. The particles and molecules of biological origin include bacteria, viruses, cells, organelles, chromosomes, and the like.

Abstract: A method for the control and destruction of agricultural pest organisms comprising generating a selected EM radiation at a plurality of different frequencies, pulse widths, and intensities for application on pest organisms, coupling the EM radiation to selected cellular organelles, organelle membranes, or cell membranes of the pest organism, disrupting an ionic balance within the cellular organelles, organelle membranes, or cell membranes, and initiating an increase in cation concentration within the membranes or organelles. The cation concentration is sustained until the pest organism is destroyed. A system and apparatus are also disclosed where an oscillator operably coupled to a broad band linear amplifier generate selected EM radiation frequencies to be applied to pest organisms. The oscillator is preferably a frequency-hopping RF oscillator and is communicatively linked to an antenna coupled to a reflector and shield for focusing the EM radiation.

Abstract: An invention is described in which a method and apparatus are disclosed for guiding, trapping, concentrating and separating particles. The method comprises containing particles in a gas, liquid, or other fluid medium, projecting a beam of light into the particles, inducing the beam of light to impart a spinning motion to the particles, generating a field density gradient in the fluid medium thereby trapping the particles in the beam of light, guiding the particles on the beam of light, concentrating the particles at a focal plane of the beam, and if desired, separating the particles into groups by size and density. Particles are caused to spin and interact with the energy gradient of the beam of light, causing them to orbit in a controlled manner. A preferred apparatus utilizes a chamber, a switching mechanism under a vacuum or partial vacuum, a light source such as a laser or a plurality of lasers, and a lens or a plurality of lenses may be used.

Abstract: Methods and electronic apparatus for recovering relatively high-resolution information from a partial wave representation of an information signal. According to the invention, there is provided a method of operating on a given partial wave function, or of producing a partial wave representation of an information signal as part of the method. Portions of the partial wave representation of the information signal are synchronously selected as by signal sampling under control of an interpolated high frequency clock. An inverse partial wave representation of the selected portions of the transformed signal is then performed, and the inverse partial wave representation is linearly deconvolved to produce a high resolution equivalent of high-resolution information signal. The invention may include an analytic converter for removing the effects of any dispersion of the partial wave representation.

Abstract: A fast Fourier transform (FFT) apparatus with data timing schedule decoupling is provided for obtaining the Fourier spectrum, f.sub.m, of a sequence of N data: S.sub.0, S.sub.1 . . . S.sub.N-1, derived from a time variable function, S.sub.t. The apparatus is operative for performing .alpha. sets of N/2 pairs of "butterfly" operations of the general form:A(x)'=A(x)+W.sub.(z) .multidot.A(y) andA(y)'=A(x)-W.sub.(z) .multidot.A(y),wherein A(x) and A(y) are data terms to be operated on and W.sub.(z) is a predetermined "pointer" into a corresponding matrix or phase angle library; .alpha. is determined by the relationship N=2.sup..alpha.. Comprising the apparatus are a first, A(x), A(y) data memory, a second, W.sub.(z) data memory, a multiplier accumulator (MAC) and an adder/subtractor.

Abstract: A refractively scanned interferometer, of the type in which a wedge-shaped prism is moved across one interferometer arm for scanning purposes, in which both the substrate of the beamsplitter and the scanning wedge are optically compensated for by substantially identical elements in the other arm of the interferometer.