Abstract: An example microelectromechanical system (MEMS) force sensor is described herein. The MEMS force sensor can include a sensor die configured to receive an applied force. The sensor die can include a first substrate and a second substrate, where a cavity is formed in the first substrate and where at least a portion of the second substrate defines a deformable membrane. The MEMS force sensor can also include an etch stop layer arranged between the first substrate and the second substrate, and a sensing element arranged on a surface of the second substrate. The sensing element can be configured to convert a strain on the surface of the membrane substrate to an analog electrical signal that is proportional to the strain.

Abstract: A magnetostrictive torque sensor that is configured to be attached around a rotating shaft exhibiting a magnetostrictive effect and detects torque transmitted by the rotating shaft in a predetermined operating temperature range. The magnetostrictive torque sensor is provided with a molded resin body including a cylinder portion with a hollow cavity in a center through which the rotating shaft is inserted, a flexible substrate that is wrapped around an outer circumference of the cylinder portion of the molded resin body and includes a plurality of detection coils composed of a wiring pattern, a cylindrical magnetic ring that houses the flexible substrate between the magnetic ring and the cylinder portion, and a filler composed of a curable resin filled between the cylinder portion, the flexible substrate, and the magnetic ring.

Abstract: The described techniques are directed to inductive torque sensors that implement independent target coil and pickup coil systems. By utilizing the various principles of inductive angle sensors, and as a result of the specific physical arrangement of target coils, the inductive torque sensor may independently obtain a rotational position (i.e., mechanical angle) of the rotatable input shaft via one pickup coil system, and a rotational position (i.e., mechanical angle) of the rotatable output shaft via another pickup coil system. Combiner circuitry is also provided to calculate the torsion angle using the signals induced in each of two separate pickup coil systems. By using different k-fold symmetry periodicities in the target coils with respect to the coil configurations, the inductive torque sensor advantageously reduces or eliminates mutual coupling between the different target coil systems and provide robustness to stray or external electromagnetic fields.

Abstract: A pressure pad sensor pressing device includes a pressing unit including a node pressing portion provided to descend from a predetermined height and contact one of the sensing nodes, and a weight loading portion provided at the top of the node pressing portion so that a weight load is transmitted to the node pressing portion; a support frame supporting the pressing unit at a predetermined height; and a first driving unit for moving the pressing unit in the first direction or in the reverse direction, a second driving unit for moving the pressing unit in the second direction or in the reverse direction, and a third driving unit for lifting and lowering the pressing unit with respect to the pressure pad sensor, and a calibration method capable of calibrating the output value of the sensing node to a reliable pressure value using the pressure pad sensor pressing device.

Abstract: A battery system includes a unit cell including a sulfide-based all-solid-state battery, a battery module in which a plurality of the unit cells is stacked between a pair of restraining members, an intermediate plate disposed between the stacked unit cells, a detection unit configured to detect a load applied to the intermediate plate, and an estimation unit configured to estimate generation of hydrogen sulfide in the unit cell, based on a change in load applied to the intermediate plate.

Abstract: Methods and devices to mitigate time varying impairments in sensors are described. The application of such methods and devices to pressure sensors facing time varying parasitic capacitances due to water droplets is detailed. Benefits of auto-zeroing technique as adopted in disclosed devices is also described.

Abstract: A pressure gauge, and particularly a housing or fitting for a pressure sensor which provides for reduced cost of construction of any portion which is to be disposed of between batches. The pressure gauge will typically be comprised of two components which are interconnected in a self-aligning fashion. However, the bore carrying fluid for pressure measurement is confined to a single of these components.

Abstract: A probe for measuring static or parietal pressure includes a pressure sensor module, a mounting plate equipped with air inlets which is intended to be mounted on the skin of an aircraft, and a shut-off means equipped with shut-off fingers which are configured to plug the air inlets of the mounting plate, and an actuator, controlled by a control module, configured to move the shut-off means in a translational movement so as to plug or unplug the air inlets of the mounting plate by the shut-off fingers.

Abstract: Disclosed are a helium detection device and a helium detection equipment. The helium detection device includes a helium injection mechanism, a replacing mechanism and a finger-clamp mechanism, a sealing nozzle can be plugged into one end of a helium injection tube of the helium injection mechanism, and the finger-clamp mechanism includes a clamping assembly capable of clamping or releasing the sealing nozzle.

Abstract: A water sensing device for a water leakage detection system of a laundry appliance, may include a sensing strap configured to selectively attach to a part of a laundry appliance, the sensing strap configured to detect moisture; and a sensing component attached to the sensing strap and including at least two contacts in contact with the sensing strap and configured to detect moisture from the sensing strap, and a processor configured to, in response to the contacts detecting moisture from the sensing strap, instruct transmission of the moisture detection to a mobile device to provide an alert for detected moisture.

Abstract: A liquid leakage detection apparatus configured for liquid leakage detection of a liquid cooling apparatus of a printed circuit board, wherein the liquid leakage detection apparatus includes a sleeve, a first liquid cooling pipe, a liquid cooling plate, flow guiding apparatuses, and a liquid leakage detection circuit. The sleeve wraps the first liquid cooling pipe, the first liquid cooling pipe is coupled to the liquid cooling plate, the liquid cooling plate and the first liquid cooling pipe are configured to dissipate heat for an electronic element using a filled coolant, the flow guiding apparatuses are coupled to an edge of the liquid cooling plate, the other ends of the flow guiding apparatuses are coupled to the liquid leakage detection circuit.

Abstract: A method includes providing a hydraulic connector having a hydraulic lock, wherein the hydraulic lock is operated using a hydraulic supply line and a hydraulic outlet line, and connecting the hydraulic connector to a component by activating the hydraulic lock. While the hydraulic lock is activated, a connection between the hydraulic connector and the component is pressure tested by directing a portion of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic supply line to a pressure testing system, using an intensifier in the pressure testing system to pressurize the portion of hydraulic fluid to a testing pressure, and directing the pressurized portion of hydraulic fluid to the connection to test a pressure rating of the connection.

Abstract: Techniques for detecting damage to a roofing structure and initiating remediation procedures are disclosed herein. An exemplary computer-implemented method may include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors located proximate to the roofing structure to monitor a plurality of environmental conditions. The exemplary method may include (1) identifying, by one or more processors, a type of damage within the roofing structure based upon the sensor data; (2) locating a position of the damage within the roofing structure; determining a set of remediation services based upon the type of damage; and (3) identifying one or more remediation service providers to perform the set of remediation services. The exemplary method may include generating and transmitting an alert signal to a computing device identifying the type of damage to the roofing structure and contact information corresponding to at least one or more remediation service providers.

Abstract: A shock testing machine including a platform for holding an item to be shock tested; a brake engaging member separately provided from the platform and movable relative to the platform. The brake engaging member contacts the platform when the platform is moving other than in a braking phase. One or more rails movably supporting the platform and the brake engaging member. A stop configured to stop the brake engaging member from moving in a testing direction at a location while allowing the platform to continue moving past the predetermined location. A brake configured to decelerate the platform after the brake engaging member is stopped by the stop. The brake being movable relative to the platform and the brake engaging member. The brake engaging member is between the platform and the brake and the brake contacting the brake engagement member when the platform is moving in the braking phase.

Abstract: An optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) system comprising a modified BOSA in a single module, that is in a pluggable form factor. The pluggable form factor may be a QSFP format, a QSFP28 format, or an SFP format. The modified BOSA may be operable on a substantially same transmit and receive frequency.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an optical fiber testing method and an optical fiber winding device capable of appropriately reproducing the same lateral pressure and minute bending state in a test of an optical fiber as those in an optical cable. In the optical fiber testing method according to the present invention, an optical fiber 51-2 of the second layer wound around a bobbin 12 is used as an object to be tested. Lateral pressure to the optical fiber 51-2 of the second layer is applied by an optical fiber 51-3 of the third layer. The lateral pressure is adjusted by a tension when the optical fiber 51-3 of the third layer is wound around the bobbin. In other words, since the lateral pressure is applied to the optical fiber to be tested from another optical fiber, the same lateral pressure and minute bending state as those in the optical cable can be reproduced.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical integrated device and an optical time domain reflectometer. The optical integrated device includes: a packaging outer shell, a first collimator, an optical splitting device, a circulator assembly and a second collimator. The optical splitting device is provided close to the first collimator, is used to reflect a part of the detecting light from the first pigtail and couple the part of the detecting light to the third pigtail, and allows the other part of the detecting light to pass through the optical splitting device. The circulator assembly is provided close to the optical splitting device, the circulator assembly is used to couple the detecting light passing through the optical splitting device to the second pigtail, and couple the detecting light returned from the second pigtail to the third pigtail.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment may include a control hub configured to receive data from an emissions analyzer and a leak detection camera. The emissions analyzer may detect levels of various gases and relay such information to the control hub. In an exemplary embodiment, the emissions analyzer may purge after every test to ensure longevity and accuracy. A leak detection camera may implement quantifying optical gas imaging in order to continuously monitor for fugitive leaks on a compressor package. If a leak is detected, it may be logged and the user or an operating group may be alerted.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are described for improving inspections of autonomous vehicles by utilizing a robotic arm with a modular hub that is configured to receive a plurality of peripherals for inspecting the autonomous vehicle. An example system can use a controller, a robotic arm; and a modular hub coupled to an end of the robotic arm to inspect an autonomous vehicle. The modular hub can include a plurality of ports for receiving a plurality of peripherals. Each port of the plurality of ports can be addressable, and each peripheral can be individually identified and controlled by the controller. In some cases, the system can include multiple modular hubs, with each modular hub configured to receive one or more peripherals for inspecting autonomous vehicles.

Abstract: A probe assembly for a test fixture for a heatsink, may include a thermocouple probe configured to measure a surface temperature of the heatsink. The probe assembly may include a base portion with an opening for receiving the thermocouple probe. The probe assembly may include a spring-loaded collet assembly connected to the thermocouple probe via the opening of the base portion and configured to cause the thermocouple probe to removably contact a bottom surface of a pedestal of the heatsink. The probe assembly may include a thermocouple cable connected to the thermocouple probe and configured to communicate the surface temperature of the heatsink.

Abstract: An abnormal sound detection device includes: a sound acquisition unit that obtains operation sound of a target apparatus as a sound pressure time signal that is a time signal indicative of a time variation in intensity of sound pressure signals; a signal transform unit that transforms the sound pressure time signal to a frequency characteristic indicative of intensity of the sound pressure signals at respective frequencies; an abnormal sound emphasis unit that obtains, based on the frequency characteristic, an abnormal sound emphasized signal obtained by emphasizing intensity of a sound pressure signal at a frequency in association with the abnormal sound of the target apparatus; and an abnormal sound determination unit that determines whether the abnormal sound is included in the operation sound based on the abnormal sound emphasized signal.

Abstract: An autonomous surface vessel includes an elongate body, and a sampling system operatively coupled to the body and including one or more sampling modules, wherein each sampling module includes a housing including a storage container, a sampling material receivable within the storage container, an actuation system operatively coupled to the sampling material via a lead line, and an end cap operatively coupled to the lead line and matable with an open end of the storage container. A computer system is in communication with the sampling system to operate the actuation system, wherein each sampling module is actuatable between a stowed state, where the sampling material is received within the storage container and the end cap sealingly engages the open end, and a deployed state, where the end cap is disengaged from the open end and the sampling material is drawn out of the sampling container.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for aerosol detection, such as NTAs and PBAs are disclosed. The device can be worn, handheld, or mounted to an apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an air collecting device (1) for a dust measuring system, the air collecting device (1) comprising: a housing (2) defining a first chamber (21) and a second chamber (22); an air inlet structure (3) opening into the first chamber (21) and being configured for providing an incoming air stream from the outside environment into the first chamber (21); an air outlet structure (4) configured for expelling air from the first chamber (21) and/or the second chamber (22); an adapter structure (5), the adapter structure (5) being configured for being connected with a dust sensor assembly, wherein the adapter structure (5) comprises a fluidic connection to the first chamber (21) and a fluidic connection to the second chamber (22); and a connecting portion (23) establishing a fluidic connection between the first chamber (21) and the second chamber (22); wherein the first chamber (21) and the second chamber (22) are partially separated by a separator wall (24); and wherein the first chamber (21) and/or

Abstract: A gas monitoring and control system including a gas sampling chamber, sampling inlet and outlet valves, a pump and a controller. Sensors are disposed within the interior chamber that sense characteristics of a gas from a gas source and generate representative signals. The sampling inlet and outlet valves i) allow the gas into the gas sampling chamber while operating in a gas sampling state, and ii) allow ambient air into the gas sampling chamber while operating in a purge state. The pump i) causes the gas to flow through the gas sampling chamber while operating in the gas sampling state or ii) causes ambient air to flow through the gas sampling chamber while operating in the purge state. The controller causes the sampling inlet and outlet valves, and the pump to alternate operating in the gas sampling or purge state to selectively expose the sensors to the gas.

Abstract: A method for imaging a biological sample includes the steps of dividing the biological sample into a plurality of sample parts, wherein each sample part has a sphericity of at least 0.4 and has a volume in the range of 1000 ?m3 to 27 mm3; embedding each of at least some of the plurality of sample parts into a discrete entity; and imaging the embedded sample parts.

Abstract: A tissue sample that has been removed from a subject can be evaluated. A change in speed of the energy traveling through the sample is evaluated to monitor changes in the biological sample during processing. The monitoring can detect movement of fluid with the sample and cross-linking. A system for performing the method can include a transmitter that outputs the energy and a receiver configured to detect the transmitted energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices for preparing histological and biological samples for microscopic examination. The present container is designed to be stackable in such a way as to permit treatment fluids to enter a stack, and comprises a housing having a frame that connects to a base with a depression for receiving a sample, and also a removable cover in the form of a histology cassette having a frame covered with a permeable elastic material. The frame of the container housing is made of a resilient material that is deformable under compression. Two opposing sides of the frame of the housing form lateral walls that extend upwards and downwards from the join line with the base, wherein the height of said walls exceeds the total value of the depth of the sample-receiving depression, the thickness of the bottom of the sample-receiving depression and the thickness of the container cover by not less than 0.1 mm.

Abstract: A specimen holder includes a holder main body, a specimen mount to which a specimen is to be fixed, and a pressing member which slidably presses the specimen mount against the holder main body. A through-hole is provided in the specimen mount, and the specimen mount is tilted with respect to the holder main body by tilting a rod-like member which is inserted into the through-hole.

Abstract: A method for making a microarray block with a recipient block formed from a material and having at least one bore therein. A cylindrical core of a biological sample and a carrier medium can be provided. At least a portion of the core can be disposed in the at least one bore of the recipient block. The core can be made compatible with the material of the recipient block before the disposing step. Related methods and assemblies are provided.

Abstract: The present invention mainly aims to provide a reagent that can be used for identification of bacterial species in the same way as known hemolysis reagents (e.g., Lysis buffer), and besides the reagent can also be used for drug susceptibility testing by allowing the hemolysis process without killing the bacteria. The invention can include, for example, a hemolysis reagent for use in a pretreatment for a clinical microbiological test, comprising a nonionic surfactant, wherein the test comprises a bacterial identification test or a drug susceptibility test.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-temperature-gas collection apparatus and method, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a high-temperature-gas collection apparatus and method, which stably collect high-temperature gas generated from a sample in a high-temperature environment.

Abstract: A dual-direction synchronous loading method for a true-triaxial test apparatus includes the following steps: Step S1, loading a sample and adjusting the sample at a center of a sample box and a rigid loading frame; Step S2, setting parameters and sending action instructions through a computer control panel; and Step S3, collecting load signals collected by each sensor acquired by a PID controller, and coordinating a size of triaxial dual-direction loading loads to realize a single instruction dual-direction synchronous loading. The method ensures that a rock sample is kept at a center of a pressure chamber before being loaded, so that a focus of a loading axis is always at a same position as a center of the sample in space, and the function of synchronous loading of two loading actuators in the same direction under a single instruction can be achieved.

Abstract: A testing arrangement includes a test specimen that is formed of a fiber composite that has first, second, and third groups of fiber ply layers. Each fiber ply layer is curved so as to have an elbow. The elbows are joined back-to-back at a central region to form first, second, and third arms that extend outwardly from the central region. The elbows define a space in the central region, and there is a space-filler within the space. The test specimen is mounted in a testing fixture such that the first and second arms are in four-point bend loading and the third arm is oriented vertically. The testing fixture is actuatable to apply an actuated load. There is an applied load on the third arm. The applied load and the actuated load cause stress in the space-filler for evaluating mechanical behavior of the space-filler.

Abstract: An example flexible substrate testing system includes: a first substrate support structure configured to hold stationary a first portion of a flexible substrate under test; a second substrate support structure configured to hold a second portion of the flexible substrate; an actuator configured to move the second substrate support structure to fold the flexible substrate and to unfold the flexible substrate; and a load cell configured to measure a load on the flexible substrate.

Abstract: A method and a system for determining analyte content in a fluid in a treatment apparatus. The method comprises positioning a device for treatment in a treatment apparatus. A surface of the device is contacted with a fluid. An analyte content in the fluid is determined based on an electromagnetic property of the fluid following contacting the surface of the device with the fluid. More specifically, an electromagnetic property is measured. The measuring comprises emitting electromagnetic radiation into the fluid in the treatment apparatus and detecting electromagnetic radiation from the fluid. In another aspect, a system comprising a treatment apparatus and a detector for determining the analyte content in the fluid in the treatment apparatus is provided.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for sample acquisition, including for example, samples for flow cytometry systems. Certain embodiments include a plurality of plates, valves, and conduits. In particular embodiments, the plates are stacked and the conduits extend through stack of plates, and in specific embodiments each valve is in fluid communication with a conduit.

Abstract: A loading frame for fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-concrete bond tests includes a standing guide tower, a base section, and a loading beam. The standing guide tower is perpendicularly mounted to the base section. A testing load is applied to the loading beam when performing a series of FRP-concrete bond tests. A sliding end of the loading beam is positioned into a channel within the standing guide tower allowing the loading beam to be positioned at a preferred height. The engagement between the loading beam and the standing guide tower reduces secondary forces. The loading frame is mobile and may also be used with existing testing devices and systems used to perform the series of FRP-concrete bond tests.

Abstract: A variable temperature IR spectroscopy sample system includes a button sample holder and temperature control support assembly. The button sample holder may include a mesh sample retainer attached within a recess of a sample plate. A thermocouple can be used to determine the temperature of the mesh sample retainer. The temperature control support assembly is configured to support the button sample holder within the infrared spectrophotometer while controlling and adjusting the temperature of the sample contained within the button sample holder. The temperature control support assembly includes a thermoelectric module, generally comprising one or more thermoelectric chips (TECs), that is configured to selectively adjust the temperature of the button sample holder. The temperature control support assembly can also include a liquid coolant system to remove heat generated by the thermoelectric module and to maintain the temperature control support assembly at a relatively constant or ambient temperature.

Abstract: A liquid metering and mixing system for preparing a plurality of samples for analysis.

Abstract: A spectral image analysis method includes: acquiring a target image that is an image obtained by imaging a target object and that includes a plurality of spectral images corresponding to a plurality of spectral wavelengths different from one another; calculating, based on a light intensity of a region of the target image divided for each of the plurality of spectral wavelengths, a spectral spectrum for the divided region; calculating a primary differential value and a secondary differential value of the spectral spectrum at a target wavelength that is a known absorption wavelength of a target substance; and detecting the divided region identified as an image region of the target substance from the target image based on the primary differential value and the secondary differential value.

Abstract: A method for analysing parameters of fluid in a hose, comprising the steps: calibrating a current of a light source for emitting light so that the signals resulting from light received by a receiver arranged behind an air filled hose and a fluid filled hose allow a differentiation between the signal for an air filled hose and a fluid filled hose; emitting light at a defined wavelength through the hose wherein the receiver is arranged behind the hose with an angle to the light beam axis; detecting a phase boundary between air and fluid during aspiration of the fluid into the hose by measuring signals; determining when the hose is filled with fluid; increasing the current of the light source when the hose is filled with fluid; measuring absorption of the light and scattered light; and evaluating the amount and intensity of the measured absorbed and/or scattered light.

Abstract: An analytical method is disclosed that includes the steps of: providing a sample potentially containing a chiral analyte that can exist in stereoisomeric forms; providing a probe selected from the group consisting of quinones and analogs thereof, (hetero)aryl isocyanates and analogs thereof, and (hetero)aryl isothiocyanates and analogs thereof; contacting the sample with the probe under conditions to permit covalent binding of the probe to the analyte, if present in the sample; and determining, based on any binding that occurs, the absolute configuration of the analyte in the sample and/or the concentration of the analyte in the sample and/or the enantiomeric and/or the diastereomeric composition of the analyte in the sample.

Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus includes an imaging surface; a light source; and an array of micro mirrors that rotate via radiation absorbed in the micro mirrors and reflect light from the light source to generate a distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface. The array first micro mirrors and second micro mirrors. The first micro mirrors have a first structure and the second micro mirrors have a second structure different than the first structure. The second structure is configured to correct for one or more environmental influences on the radiation imaging apparatus. A photodetector captures an image of the distribution of reflected light on the imaging surface. A processor is coupled to the photodetector. A communication interface is coupled with the processor; and a computing device is located separately from the radiation imaging apparatus and in communication with the communication interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing vibrational absorption induced photothermal effect via a visible light source. A Mid-infrared photothermal probe (MI-PTP, or MIP) approach achieves 10 mM detection sensitivity and sub-micron lateral spatial resolution. Such performance exceeds the diffraction limit of infrared microscopy and allows label-free three-dimensional chemical imaging of live cells and organisms. Distributions of endogenous lipid and exogenous drug inside single cells can be visualized. MIP imaging technology may enable applications from monitoring metabolic activities to high-resolution mapping of drug molecules in living systems, which are beyond the reach of current infrared microscopy.

Abstract: A spectroscopic detection method for detecting a lycopene content in an agricultural product is realized by a spectrometer. The spectrometer includes: a light source device, a convergence device, a chopping device, a filter device, a detection device, and a processing device. The spectroscopic detection method includes: activating the light source device to generate light; converging, by the convergence device, the light generated by the light source device to obtain converged light; controlling and driving the chopping device to obtain detection light used for irradiating an agricultural product and having a modulation frequency; providing the filter device on an optical path of the detection light to obtain characteristic light; controlling the detection device to convert an optical signal of the characteristic light into an electrical signal; and controlling the processing device to output a substance content analysis result according to the electrical signal output by the detection device.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for determining lung cancer in a human subject with a high risk or likelihood of developing lung cancer comprising performing FTIR spectral analysis of a sputum sample obtained from the subject and, optionally, comparing the spectrum from the sample with that of a control; use of said method to further select a course of treatment for lung cancer and a method of treatment comprising same; and a kit of parts for use in said method.

Abstract: A surface plasmon resonance sensor is provided, which comprises: a substrate; an adaptation layer disposed on the substrate and comprising a dielectric material; and a metal layer disposed on the adaptation layer, wherein the metal layer has a grating structure comprising plural metal lines. Furthermore, a surface plasmon resonance sensing instrument comprising the same and a method for detecting an analyte using the same are also provided.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for analyzing single molecule and performing nucleic acid sequencing. An apparatus can include an assay chip that includes multiple pixels with sample wells configured to receive a sample, which, when excited, emits emission energy; at least one element for directing the emission energy in a particular direction; and a light path along which the emission energy travels from the sample well toward a sensor. The apparatus also includes an instrument that interfaces with the assay chip. The instrument includes an excitation light source for exciting the sample in each sample well; a plurality of sensors corresponding the sample wells. Each sensor may detect emission energy from a sample in a respective sample well. The instrument includes at least one optical element that directs the emission energy from each sample well towards a respective sensor of the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: A method for determining a property of at least one liquid and an assessment system for performing the method are described. The method includes providing at least a first liquid and a second liquid at least one of these includes a detectable marker; feeding a portion of the first liquid and a portion of the second liquid in succession into a channel to provide an interfacial contact between the first liquid portion and the second liquid portion; obtaining a row of signals by reading out intensity of the marker of a plurality of volume fractions of the first liquid portion and the second liquid portion located at an interface region comprising the interface between the first liquid portion and the second liquid portion and determining the property from the signal row.