Abstract: An optical fiber interrogator for interrogating optical fiber that includes fiber Bragg gratings (“FBGs”). The interrogator includes a light source operable to emit phase coherent light, amplitude modulation circuitry optically coupled to the light source and operable to generate pulses from the light, and control circuitry communicatively coupled to the amplitude modulation circuitry that is configured to perform a method for interrogating the optical fiber. The method includes generating a pair of light pulses by using the amplitude modulation circuitry to modulate light output by the light source without splitting the light.

Abstract: A system and a method for creating a stable and reproducible interface of an optical sensor system for measuring blood glucose levels in biological tissue include a dual wedge prism sensor attached to a disposable optic that comprises a focusing lens and an optical window. The disposable optic adheres to the skin to allow a patient to take multiple readings or scans at the same location. The disposable optic includes a Petzval surface placed flush against the skin to maintain the focal point of the optical beam on the surface of the skin. Additionally, the integrity of the sensor signal is maximized by varying the rotation rates of the dual wedge prisms over time in relation to the depth scan rate of the sensor. Optimally, a medium may be injected between the disposable and the skin to match the respective refractive indices and optimize the signal collection of the sensor.

Abstract: An electronic device, method and computer program product are provided. The electronic device comprises a memory to store program instructions, one or more processors to execute the program instructions, and a main body unit. The main body unit has a housing comprising a top side. The main body unit further includes a keyboard and a touchpad disposed along the top side of the housing. The keyboard and the touchpad are located in discrete areas. The touchpad includes a touch sensor and a touchpad display covering at least a portion of the touch sensor. The one or more processors display a graphical user interface (GUI) on the touchpad display.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a display unit, a memory storing program instructions, a processor to execute the program instructions in connection with operating the electronic device, and a main body unit housing the memory and processor. The display unit is rotatably mounted to the main body unit. The main body unit has a sidewall divided into first and second sidewall segments that are moved relative to one another corresponding to the main body unit being shifted between active and storage states. An interface component is mounted within the sidewall of the main body unit. The interface component includes members spaced apart from one another by gaps. The members are moved relative to one another between an operative position corresponding to the main body unit in the active state and a collapsed position corresponding to the main body unit in the storage state.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The device comprises a display unit, memory to store program instructions, a processor to execute the program instructions in connection with operating the electronic device, a base unit and a hinge mechanism connecting the display unit to the base unit. The display unit is translationally movable along the base unit between forward and rearward positions. The display unit is rotationally movable, through the hinge mechanism, between open and collapsed positions.

Abstract: An electronic device, method and computer program product are provided. The electronic device comprises a main body unit including a user input, memory to store program instructions, and a processor to execute the program instructions. A display unit is moveably coupled to the main body unit. The display unit comprises a flexible display layer having primary and secondary viewing regions formed as a monolithic structure. The secondary viewing region is foldable relative to the primary viewing region. The processor defines boundaries for the primary and secondary viewing regions. The processor displays content on the primary and secondary viewing regions within the corresponding boundaries.

Abstract: An example whipstock assembly includes a whipstock providing a ramped surface and a longitudinal groove defined in the ramped surface. A lead mill is coupled to the whipstock with a shear bolt and providing one or more blades, and a bearing support is arranged within the longitudinal groove and provides opposing sidewalls that define a slot configured to receive one of the one or more blades and thereby prevent the lead mill from rotating with respect to the whipstock.

Abstract: A system and a method for creating a stable and reproducible interface of an optical sensor system for measuring blood glucose levels in biological tissue include a dual wedge prism sensor attached to a disposable optic that comprises a focusing lens and an optical window. The disposable optic adheres to the skin to allow a patient to take multiple readings or scans at the same location. The disposable optic includes a Petzval surface placed flush against the skin to maintain the focal point of the optical beam on the surface of the skin. Additionally, the integrity of the sensor signal is maximized by varying the rotation rates of the dual wedge prisms over time in relation to the depth scan rate of the sensor. Optimally, a medium may be injected between the disposable and the skin to match the respective refractive indices and optimize the signal collection of the sensor.

Abstract: An ergonomic pillow for greatly increasing comfort and ability to lie on a pillow while using an ear covering or inserted audio device. It has a cutout section to accommodate one half of a pair of conventional headphones with the over-the-head band. It has an optional insert that matingly conforms to and completely fills the cutout section to convert the pillow to a standard configuration. Within the insert are a pair of removable nesting inserts sized for earphones or earbuds. The pillow will make resting ear-down possible with an audio listening device. The pillow offers increased comfort and neck support for one wearing audio listening devices and the additional benefit of external sound reduction.

Abstract: Optical coherence tomography (herein “OCT”) based analyte monitoring systems are disclosed. In one aspect, techniques are disclosed that can identify fluid flow in vivo (e.g., blood flow), which can act as a metric for gauging the extent of blood perfusion in tissue. For instance, if OCT is to be used to estimate the level of an analyte (e.g., glucose) in tissue, a measure of the extent of blood flow can potentially indicate the presence of an analyte correlating region, which would be suitable for analyte level estimation with OCT. Another aspect is related to systems and methods for scanning multiple regions. An optical beam is moved across the surface of the tissue in two distinct manners. The first can be a coarse scan, moving the beam to provide distinct scanning positions on the skin. The second can be a fine scan where the beam is applied for more detailed analysis.

Abstract: Optical coherence tomography (herein “OCT”) based analyte monitoring systems are disclosed. In one aspect, techniques are disclosed that can identify fluid flow in vivo (e.g., blood flow), which can act as a metric for gauging the extent of blood perfusion in tissue. For instance, if OCT is to be used to estimate the level of an analyte (e.g., glucose) in tissue, a measure of the extent of blood flow can potentially indicate the presence of an analyte correlating region, which would be suitable for analyte level estimation with OCT. Another aspect is related to systems and methods for scanning multiple regions. An optical beam is moved across the surface of the tissue in two distinct manners. The first can be a coarse scan, moving the beam to provide distinct scanning positions on the skin. The second can be a fine scan where the beam is applied for more detailed analysis.

Abstract: The present invention provides an airborne electromagnetic receiver having a large dimension to allow low transmitter base frequency. A modular and configurable suspension assembly is provided for use within a receiver support structure and suspending the support structure. The suspension assembly has a rigid support having a suspension portion, and links connecting the suspension portion and the suspended structure. The links are adjustable in length and tension to radially suspend said equipment support structure. The natural frequency of the suspension assembly and the suspended receiver motion can be optimized by adjusting mass distribution, suspension link length and suspension link tension. The suspension assembly can be used to suspend a receiver having large receiver coils. The suspension assembly converts high frequency vibration forces imparted on the receiver to a low frequency oscillation. The suspension assembly may also be tuned to avoid coincidence with the excitation frequencies.

Abstract: The present invention provides an airborne electromagnetic receiver having a large dimension to allow low transmitter base frequency. A modular and configurable suspension assembly is provided for use within a receiver support structure and suspending the support structure. The suspension assembly has a rigid support having a suspension portion, and links connecting the suspension portion and the suspended structure. The links are adjustable in length and tension to radially suspend said equipment support structure. The natural frequency of the suspension assembly and the suspended receiver motion can be optimized by adjusting mass distribution, suspension link length and suspension link tension. The suspension assembly can be used to suspend a receiver having large receiver coils. The suspension assembly converts high frequency vibration forces imparted on the receiver to a low frequency oscillation. The suspension assembly may also be tuned to avoid coincidence with the excitation frequencies.

Abstract: A method for filtering noise for imaging includes receiving an image frame having position and range data. A filter size divides the frame into filter windows for processing each of the filter windows. For the first pixel, a space to the center pixel and a range difference between this pixel and the center pixel is determined and used for choosing a selected weight from weights in a 2D weight LUT including weighting for space and range difference, a filtered range value is calculated by applying the selected 2D weight to the pixel, and the range, filtered range value and selected 2D weight are summed. The determining, choosing, calculating and summing are repeated for at least the second pixel. A total sum of contributions from the first and second pixel are divided by the sum of selected 2D weights to generate a final filtered range value for the center pixel.

Abstract: A triarylmethane dye-oximate compound derived from 2,3-butanedione monoxime reacted with a triarylmethane dye. Particular embodiments include a triarylmethane dye selected from methyl violet, crystal violet, fuchsine, pararosaniline, new fuchsine, fuchsine acid, phenol red, malachite green, brilliant green, brilliant blue, Victoria blue B Victoria blue FBR, Victoria blue BO, Victoria blue FGA, Victoria blue 4 R, Victoria blue R or methyl blue. The dye-oximate compound is suitable for use as both a reactive decontaminating compound and a color indicating compound for organophosphates.

Abstract: An electronic assembly is provided comprising an electronic device and a self-aligning electronic accessory. The device includes a housing, a device connector and one or more processors to manage operation of the electronic device. The housing includes a device mating face that includes a device alignment feature. The self-aligning electronic accessory includes a body with electronic components and an accessory connector. The body includes an accessory mating face that includes an accessory alignment feature. The accessory alignment feature and accessory connector are spaced and dimensioned to align with the device alignment feature and device connector to physically join and communicatively couple the accessory and electronic device.

Abstract: The techniques described herein provide software testing of a candidate version of software. In some examples, an interceptor intercepts at least one production request to a production version of the software and issues the production request to a shadow proxy service as a shadow request. The shadow proxy service causes the at least one shadow request to be processed by the candidate version of the software being validated and an authority version of the software being used to validate the candidate version. The shadow proxy service may then compare and/or analyze at least one candidate response to the shadow request from the candidate version and at least one authority response to the shadow request from the authority version. A dashboard service may provide at least some of the resulting information and issue a request the shadow proxy service to replay at least one of the shadow requests.

Abstract: An aspect provides an information handling device, comprising: a display; a processor; memory device storing instructions executable by the processor to operative couple the display to the processor; wherein the display, processor, and memory are located within a housing and the housing comprises a recess in which at least two members are housed. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light weight, modular and rigid structure for supporting the transmitter loop of an airborne electromagnetic system. The airborne electromagnetic surveying system comprises a tow assembly connected to an aircraft, the tow assembly including a transmitter section comprising a transmitter coil for generating a primary electromagnetic field that induces a secondary electromagnetic field. The transmitter coil is supported by a generally rigid transmitter frame. The transmitter frame comprises a plurality of frame sections assembled in a way such that the generally rigid transmitter frame substantially retains a rigid shape during operation. The system may also include a receiver section located above the generally rigid transmitter frame in between the aircraft and the generally rigid transmitter frame for detecting the secondary electromagnetic field.

Abstract: A computer display has an adjustable built-in stand with a slide portion that reciprocates in an opening in the rear of the display, and a support portion hingedly connected to the slide portion that extends rearwardly of the display and that supports the display in adjustable orientations, established by sliding the slide portion in the opening, ranging from the vertical or near vertical to the horizontal or near horizontal.