Sicheres Ausweisdokument mit ablatiertem Folienelement

Ein Sicherheitsmerkmal wird in einem Fensterbereich ausgebildet, in dem ein ablatierbares Folienelement angeordnet ist. Bei dem Sicherheitsmerkmal kann es sich um ein Porträtbild des bestimmungsgemäßen Inhabers des Ausweisdokuments oder irgendwelche andere persönliche Daten des bestimmungsgemäßen Inhabers handeln. Das Sicherheitsmerkmal wird dem Folienelement zum Zeitpunkt der Personalisierung des Dokuments unter Verwendung eines Lasers hinzugefügt, um Metall von der Folie zu ablatieren (d.h. zu entfernen). Das sich ergebende Sicherheitsmerkmal kann transparent sein. Zusätzlich wird ein aus variablen Daten bestehendes Sicherheitsmerkmal vorgesehen, das sich über den Grenzbereich zwischen dem Fensterbereich und dem Rest des Kartenkörpers erstreckt.

INTEGRIERTER AKTOR FÜR ERWEITERTEN FUNKTIONALEN STOFF

Ausführungsformen der Erfindung stellen Systeme und Verfahren zur Herstellung und Verwendung eines gestrickten Stoffes mit einem oder mehreren integrierten Sensoren bereit. Gemäß einer Ausführungsform kann ein Soft-Touch-Sensor eine erste gestrickte leitende Schicht aus metallbeschichtetem, geflochtenem Garn und eine zweite gestrickte leitende Schicht aus metallbeschichtetem, geflochtenem Garn beinhalten, die parallel zu der ersten gestrickten leitenden Schicht angeordnet ist. Eine gestrickte isolierende Schicht, ist zwischen der ersten gestrickten leitenden Schicht und der zweiten gestrickten leitenden Schicht angeordnet. Die gestrickte isolierende Schicht kann in die erste gestrickte leitende Schicht und die zweite gestrickte leitende Schicht eingeflochten/eingestrickt werden und kann ein Beabstandungselement zwischen der ersten gestrickten leitenden Schicht und der zweiten gestrickten leitenden Schicht bilden.

Kleidung mit integrierter Bio-Sensorik

Ausführungsformen der Offenbarung stellen Systeme und Verfahren für ein Kleidungsstück bereit, das eine Gewebeschicht, eine Vielzahl von in die Gewebeschicht integrierten biometrischen Sensoren und eine in die Gewebeschicht integrierte Verbindungsschicht umfasst. Die Verbindungsschicht kann Signalleiter und Stromleiter umfassen, die mit jedem der Vielzahl der biometrischen Sensoren gekoppelt sind. Das Kleidungsstück kann ferner eine Stromquelle umfassen, die mit jedem der Stromleiter gekoppelt ist und über die Stromleiter der Verbindungsschicht jeden der Vielzahl der biometrischen Sensoren mit elektrischem Strom versorgt, einen Signalmonitor, der mit der Verbindungsschicht gekoppelt ist und über die Signalleiter der Verbindungsschicht ein Signal empfängt, das biometrische Informationen von jedem der Vielzahl der biometrischen Sensoren umfasst, und eine Schnittstelle, die mit dem Signalmonitor gekoppelt ist, wobei die Schnittstelle die biometrischen Informationen von dem Signalmonitor empfängt ...

Sicheres Ausweisdokument mit ablatiertem Folienelement

Ausweisdokument (10), umfassend:- einen Dokumentkörper (14) mit einem Fensterbereich (18), in dem ein ablatierbares Folienelement (20) angeordnet ist; ein auf dem Folienelement (20) im Fensterbereich (18) ablatiertes Porträtbild des bestimmungsgemäßen Inhabers des Ausweisdokuments (10); wobei der Dokumentkörper (14) ein Porträtbild des bestimmungsgemäßen Inhabers des Ausweisdokuments (10) außerhalb des Fensterbereichs (18) umfasst; und- ein für das Ausweisdokument (10) einzigartiges, aus variablen Daten bestehendes Sicherheitsmerkmal (30), das sich ausgehend vom Dokumentkörper (14) und in den Fensterbereich (18) erstreckt, wobei das aus variablen Daten bestehende Sicherheitsmerkmal (30) auf dem Dokumentkörper (14) ausgebildet und auf dem Folienelement (20) im Fensterbereich (18) ablatiert ist, wobei das aus variablen Daten bestehende Sicherheitsmerkmal (30) entweder transparent und von Bereichen von nicht-ablatiertem Material auf der Folie umgeben ist oder nicht transparent und von transparenten ...

HIERARCHICAL TEMPORAL MEMORY METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Methods and systems for constructing biological-scale hierarchically structured cortical statistical memory systems utilizing fabrication technology and meta-stable switching devices. Learning content-addressable memory and statistical random access memory circuits are detailed. Additionally, local and global signal modulation of bottom-up and top-down processing for the initiation and direction of behavior is disclosed. 1. A method for a hierarchical temporal memory , comprising:providing a hierarchical temporal memory comprising a plurality of modules; andpermitting at least one module among said plurality of modules to override in said hierarchical temporal memory, a recognition with a prediction by a modulation of a Dopa parameter, such that when an override thereof occurs, data flows down said hierarchical temporal memory; andarranging an uppermost module among said plurality of modules to retain control over at least one output from said hierarchical temporal memory, if all modules among said plurality of modules in said hierarchical temporary memory have elevated Dopa parameters so that all of said modules provide recognition overrides.2. The method of further comprising actively regulating control over at least one output of said hierarchical temporal memory to allow for a rapid gating of said hierarchical temporal memory claim 2 , wherein at any point in time claim 2 , control of said hierarchical temporal memory is provided to at least one module that can best predict a future state of said hierarchical temporal memory.3. The method of further comprising providing a top-top configuration signal that compares a confidence of each module among said plurality of modules and regulates respective Dopa parameters thereof in respond to said top-top configuration signal.4. The method of wherein said top-top configuration signal for comparing said confidence and regulating said Dopa parameters of each module among said plurality of modules is accomplished via a ...

PHYSICAL NEURAL NETWORK

A physical neural network includes at least one neuron-like node that sums at least one input signal and generates at least one output signal based on a threshold associated with the at least one input signal, at least one connection network associated with the at least one neuron-like node wherein the at least one connection network comprises a plurality of interconnected connections, such that each connection of the plurality of interconnected connections is strengthened or weakened according to an application of an electric field. In some cases, the threshold can include a threshold below which the at least one output signal is not generated and above which the at least one output signal is generated. 1. A physical neural network , said physical neural network comprising:at least one neuron-like node that sums at least one input signal and generates at least one output signal based on a threshold associated with said at least one input signal;at least one connection network associated with said at least one neuron-like node wherein said at least one connection network comprises a plurality of interconnected connections such that each connection of said plurality of interconnected connections is strengthened or weakened according to an application of an electric field; andwherein said threshold comprises a threshold below which said at least one output signal is not generated and above which said at least one output signal is generated.2. The physical neural network of wherein said at least one output signal comprises a non-linear output signal based on said threshold.3. The physical network of wherein said at least one output signal comprises a linear output signal based on said threshold.4. The physical neural network of wherein said at least one connection network comprises:a number of layers of said connections, wherein said number of layers is equal to a number of desired outputs from said at least one connection network; andwherein said connections are ...

MEMRISTOR APPARATUS

A memristor apparatus comprising a plurality of meta-stable switching elements. 1a plurality of meta-stable switching elements.. A memristor, comprising: This patent application Is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/100,586 entitled “Adaptive Neural Network Utilizing Nanotechnology-Based Components,” which was filed on Apr. 10, 2008 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/100,586 is in turn a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/969,789, which was filed on Oct. 21, 2004 and claims priority as a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/730,708, entitled “Adaptive Neural Network Utilizing Nanotechnology-Based Components,” which was filed on Dec. 8, 2003, which in turn claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/458,024 filed on Mar. 27, 2003. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/969,789 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/095,273, “Physical Neural Network Design Incorporating Nanotechnology,” which was filed on Mar. 12, 2002, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/969,789 is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/162,524, “Multi-Layer Training in a Physical Neural Network Formed Utilizing Nanotechnology,” which was filed on Jun. 5, 2002, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/969,789 is additionally a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/226,191, “High-Density Synapse Chip Using Nanoparticles,” which was filed on Aug. 22, 2002, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/969,789 is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/748,546, “Physical Neural Network Liquid State Machine Utilizing Nanotechnology,” which was filed on Dec. 30, 2003, the disclosure of which is ...

Adjustable seal trimmer and method of use thereof

A support member having an inner sleeve portion and an outer sleeve portion defining a cavity therebetween, and a length guide portion variably disposed within the cavity of the support member is provided. Moreover, an inner sleeve portion insertable within the port seal for preventing deformation of the seal under a force of a cutting blade, an outer sleeve portion configured to radially surround a port seal, a bottom surface portion connecting the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve portion, wherein the bottom surface portion includes a plurality of openings, a plurality of axial fingers configured to extend from the bottom surface portion through the plurality of openings, wherein an extension of the plurality of axial fingers determines a length of a port seal is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FEATURE EXTRACTION

A method and system for extracting feature utilizing an AHaH module (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian). A sparse input data stream can be presented to a synaptic matrix of a collection of AHaH nodes associated with the AHaH module. The AHaH module operates an AHaH plasticity rule via an evaluate phase and a feedback phase cycle. A bias input line can be modulated such that a bias weight do not receive a Hebbian portion of the weight update during the feedback phase in order to prevent occupation of a null state. The input space can be bifurcated when the AHaH nodes fall randomly into an attractor state. The output of the AHaH module that forms a stable bit pattern can then be provided as an input to a content-addressable memory for generating a maximally efficient binary label. 1. A feature extraction method , said method comprising:presenting an input data stream to a synaptic matrix of a plurality of Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian nodes associated with an Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian module that operates a plasticity rule via an evaluate phase cycle and a feedback phase cycle;modulating a bias input line such that a bias weight does not receive a Hebbian portion of a weight update during said feedback phase in order to prevent occupation of a null state;partitioning an input space with respect to said input data stream when said plurality of Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian nodes falls randomly into an attractor state; andproviding an output of said Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian module that forms a stable bit pattern as an input to a content-addressable memory for generating a maximally efficient binary label.2. The method of wherein said plurality of Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian nodes comprises a plurality of synapses and a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor feedback circuit acting on at least one electrode.3. The method of further comprising applying an input voltage and integrating said input voltage via said plurality of synapses of said at least one electrode with respect to said Anti- ...

SELF-EVOLVABLE LOGIC FABRIC

Methods and systems for achieving self-organized growth of a logic pathway. A number of hardware modules that represents a core can be configured and communicated via a packet routing architecture. Each core includes a plurality of sub-modules that interact dynamically to a growth algorithm. A flow network can be created between a sensor input and a prediction of a desired sensor input and a link can be formed between a regularity within a core and another core via a link-flow-selection process. A digital data packet can be transmitted between the cores for communicating activation of the regularity and to exchange energy. Such physically-self organized circuit fabric system interacts dynamically to a growth algorithm that takes the input to produce a desired output and continuously self-repair and/or heal if damaged. 1. A method for the self-organized growth of at least one logic pathway , said method comprising:communicating a plurality of cores via a packet routing architecture, wherein at least one core includes sub-modules that interact dynamically with one another;forming a link between a regularity within said at least one core and at least one other core via a link-flow-selection process; andtransmitting a digital data packet between said at least one core and said at least one other core to communicate an activation of said regularity and to exchange energy to thereby grow said at least one logic pathway in a self-organized manner.2. The method of further comprising configuring said plurality of hardware cores to represent said at least one core.3. The method of wherein said sub-modules interact to evolve said at least one logic pathway.4. The method of further comprising creating a flow network between a sensor input and a sink event.5. The method of wherein said sink event comprises a prediction of said sensor input.6. The method of further comprising:receiving at least one input packet via an input packet receive module;transmitting said at least one ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FRACTAL FLOW FABRIC

A fractal flow fabric can include a substrate for growing at least one procedure, and a plurality of nodes formed on said substrate, wherein each node among said plurality of nodes connects to each other through at least one flow-stabilized link to grow said at least one procedure and automatically solve a problem via said at least one procedure. 1. A fractal flow fabric system , comprising:a substrate for growing at least one procedure; anda plurality of nodes formed on said substrate, wherein each node among said plurality of nodes connects to each other through at least one flow-stabilized link to grow said at least one procedure.2. The system of wherein said plurality of nodes performs a probabilistic routing of data packets along said at least one flow-stabilized link.3. The system of wherein said at least one flow-stabilized between said nodes among said plurality of nodes are modified in strength as data packets with positive or negative particles flow over said at least one flow-stabilized link.4. The system of wherein positive particles or negative particles are emitted in an anterograde direction and proceed up said fractal flow fabric system.5. The system of wherein positive particles or negative particles are emitted in a retrograde direction and proceed down said fractal flow fabric system.6. The system of wherein positive particles or negative particles are emitted from terminal nodes among said plurality of nodes as a result of an evaluation of said at least one procedure.7. The system of wherein said substrate comprises a substrate of cores claim 1 , wherein each core contains said plurality of nodes.8. The system of where each core among said substrate of cores emulates claim 7 , simulates or functionally represents one node at a time among a larger set of nodes.9. The system of where said substrate of cores is configured via a growth process that proceeds from an initializer core and proceeds to terminal cores via a fractal tree structure.10. The ...

ANOMALY DETECTION UTILIZING ENERGY FLOW NETWORKS

A fabric of cores can be configured to spontaneously organize internal structure that mirrors the spatial-temporal causal structure of the data stream that is injected into the fabric. The mechanism is that of a self-organizing energy dissipating structure such that the energetic source is the injected signals and the energetic sink is the collisions of signals in cores. An adaptive routing architecture is further possible such that energy is preferentially allocated in the direction of maximal energy sink. By measuring the energy dissipation rate, anomalies may be detected by comparing to a set threshold. 1. A spatial-temporal regularity extraction fabric apparatus , comprising:a plurality of interacting cores, wherein said plurality of interacting cores receives activations containing energy or particles, wherein each core among said plurality of interacting cores is configured to map input activation patterns arising from external nodal activations to internal nodes within said plurality of interacting cores, and wherein said energy or said particles are transferred between said internal nodes within said plurality of interacting cores.2. The apparatus of wherein said energy is liberated when said activations collide within at least one core among said plurality of interacting cores.3. The apparatus of wherein said spatial-temporal regularity extraction fabric apparatus is configured for anomaly detection.4. The apparatus of wherein a change in a power dissipation rate is compared to a threshold value and employed to trigger an alert regarding said anomaly detection.5. The apparatus of wherein said energy is liberated when said activations collide within at least one core among said plurality of interacting cores claim 1 ,6. The apparatus of wherein said spatial-temporal regularity extraction fabric apparatus is configured for anomaly detection.7. The apparatus of wherein a change in a power dissipation rate is compared to a threshold value and employed to ...

Timing Controller Capable of Switching Between Graphics Processing Units

A display system is disclosed that is capable of switching between graphics processing units (GPUs). Some embodiments may include a display system, including a display, a timing controller (T-CON) coupled to the display, the T-CON including a plurality of receivers, and a plurality of GPUs, where each GPU is coupled to at least one of the plurality of receivers, and where the T-CON selectively couples only one of the plurality of GPUs to the display at a time. 1. A system , comprising:a display;a host computer;a plurality of graphics processing units (GPUs), wherein each GPU of the plurality of GPUs is configured to generate a respective one of a plurality of video image signals; and receive the plurality of video image signals;', 'process each video image signal of the plurality of video image signals;', 'send a first processed video image signal to the display;', 'select a second processed video image signal dependent upon a power consumption of a respective one of the plurality of GPUs; and', 'send the selected second processed video image signal to the display., 'a timing controller coupled to the host computer and the plurality of GPUs, wherein the timing controller is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each video image signal of the plurality of video image signals includes one or more synchronization signals.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein to process each video image signal of the plurality of video image signals claim 2 , the timing controller is further configured to determine one or more blanking intervals dependent upon the one or more synchronization signals.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more synchronization signals include a frame synchronization signal and a lines synchronization signal.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein to process each video image signal of the plurality of video image signals claim 1 , the timing controller is further configured to translate each video image signal of the plurality of video image ...

RF ANTENNA ASSEMBLY INCLUDING DUAL-WALL CONDUCTOR AND RELATED METHODS

A radio frequency (RF) antenna assembly to be positioned within a wellbore in a subterranean formation for hydrocarbon resource recovery may include a series of tubular conductors coupled together in end-to-end relation. Each tubular conductor may include a dual-wall conductor defining an RF antenna. The dual-wall conductor may include an outer wall and an inner wall spaced inwardly therefrom to define an outer fluid passageway. The RF antenna assembly may further include an RF transmission line extending within at least some of the tubular conductors. 1. A radio frequency (RF) antenna assembly suitable to be positioned within a wellbore in a subterranean formation for hydrocarbon resource recovery , the RF antenna assembly comprising:a series of tubular conductors coupled together in end-to-end relation, each tubular conductor comprising a dual-wall conductor defining an RF antenna, said dual-wall conductor comprising an outer wall and an inner wall spaced inwardly therefrom to define an outer fluid passageway; andan RF transmission line extending within at least some of said tubular conductors.2. The RF antenna assembly according to claim 1 , wherein each tubular conductor further comprises a threaded endpiece coupled to each opposing end of said dual-wall conductor and having threads to define an overlapping mechanical threaded joint and an electrical joint with an adjacent threaded endpiece.3. The RF antenna assembly according to claim 2 , wherein said threaded endpiece has a plurality of fluid passageways therein.4. The RF antenna assembly according to claim 1 , wherein each tubular conductor further comprises at least one dielectric spacer between said RF transmission line and said dual-wall conductor.5. The RF antenna assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said RF transmission line comprises an inner conductor claim 1 , an outer conductor surrounding said inner conductor claim 1 , and a dielectric therebetween claim 1 , said outer conductor being spaced ...

MEMRISTOR APPARATUS

A memristor apparatus includes meta-stable switching elements and an AHAH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) feedback mechanism that operates the meta-stable switching elements. 1. A memristor apparatus , comprising:a plurality of meta-stable switching elements, wherein said plurality of meta-stable switching elements are driven by an AHAH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) rule; andan AHAH feedback mechanism that operates on said plurality of meta-stable switching elements.2. The memristor apparatus of wherein said AHAH rule is provided by said AHAH feedback mechanism.3. The memristor apparatus of wherein said AHAH feedback mechanism is employed as an adaptive synaptic weight.4. The memristor apparatus of wherein said AHAH feedback mechanism extracts independent components from a data stream.5. The memristor apparatus of wherein said memristor apparatus is employable as a discrete state synapse.6. The memristor apparatus of wherein said AHAH feedback mechanism extracts independent components from a data stream.7. The memristor apparatus of wherein said AHAH feedback mechanism extracts independent components from a data stream.8. The memristor apparatus of wherein said AHAH feedback mechanism is employed as an adaptive synaptic weight.9. The memristor apparatus of wherein said AHAH feedback mechanism extracts independent components from a data stream.10. The memristor apparatus of wherein said memristor apparatus is employable as a discrete state synapse.11. A memristor apparatus claim 2 , comprising:a plurality of meta-stable switching elements, wherein said plurality of meta-stable switching elements are driven by an AHAH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) rule; andan AHAH feedback mechanism that operates on said plurality of meta-stable switching elements and wherein said AHAH rule is provided by said AHAH feedback mechanism.12. A method of forming a memristor apparatus claim 2 , said method comprising:driving a plurality of meta-stable switching elements, wherein said plurality of meta ...

CORTICAL PROCESSING WITH THERMODYNAMIC RAM

A thermodynamic RAM apparatus includes a physical substrate of addressable adaptive synapses that are temporarily partitioned to emulate adaptive neurons of arbitrary sizes, wherein the physical substrate mates electronically with a digital computing platform for high-throughput and low-power neuromorphic adaptive learning applications. The physical substrate addressable adaptive synapses can be configured as a part of a memristor-based physical neural processing unit. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. A thermodynamic RAM apparatus , comprising:a plurality of thermodynamic cores; anda plurality of common read out electrodes, wherein each thermodynamic core among said plurality of thermodynamic cores comprises a physical substrate comprising at least one memristor that is selectively coupled to said at least one common read-out electrode among said plurality of common read-out electrodes, and wherein said physical substrate provides a synaptic integration and a learning resource for a digital computing platform.9. The apparatus of wherein said at least one memristor comprises an addressable adaptive synapse.10. The apparatus of wherein said digital computing platform comprises a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that communicates electronically with said plurality of thermodynamic cores.11. The apparatus of wherein said digital computing platform includes at least one PCI bus that communicates electronically with said plurality of thermodynamic cores.12. The apparatus of wherein said digital computing platform includes at least one LPC bus that communicates electronically with said plurality of thermodynamic cores.13. The apparatus of wherein said digital computing platform includes at least one North Bridge that communicates electronically with said plurality of thermodynamic cores.14. The thermodynamic RAM apparatus of wherein said each thermodynamic core is emulated with digital electronics.15. A ...

FRAMEWORK FOR THE EVOLUTION OF ELECTRONIC NEURAL ASSEMBLIES TOWARD DIRECTED GOALS

Methods and systems for the evolution of electronic neural assemblies toward directed goals. A compact computing architecture includes electronics that allows users of such an architecture to create autonomous agents, in real or virtual world and add intelligence to machines. An intelligent machine is composed of four basic modules: one or more sensors, one or more motors, a (Reward Input Output System) RIOS and a cortex. A number of genetically evolved detectors can project both to cortex and RIOS. At first the neurons within the cortex evolve to predict the structure of the sensory data followed by the structure of proprioceptive activations of its own motor system. Finally, once the cortex has learned its sensory and motor programs, it evolves to predict the reward signals, which comes in multiple channels but is dominated by the detection of the aquisition of free-energy. 1. A framework for the evolution of extrinsic logic states , said framework comprising:a computing device; anda collection of interacting nodes operating an anti-hebbian and hebbian plasticity rule such that said collection of interacting nodes is susceptible to thermodynamic noise in the absence of a positive feedback reward with respect to said anti-hebbian and hebbian plasticity rule, said collection of interacting nodes comprising a module capable of occupying computationally complete attractor states, wherein said module communicates and interacts with said computing device.2. The framework of wherein said computing device comprises a processor.3. The framework of wherein said computing device comprises a memory.4. The framework of wherein said computing device comprises a processor and a memory that communicates with one another.5. The framework of further comprising a collection of interacting modules comprising a network that configures itself based on an application of said positive feedback reward claim 1 , wherein said collection of interacting modules and said collection of ...

THERMODYNAMIC COMPUTING

Methods and systems for thermodynamic computing based on the attractor dynamics of volatile dissipative electronics attempting to maximize circuit power consumption. A general model of memristive devices based on collections of metastable switches, adaptive synaptic weights can be formed from a differential pair of memristors and modified according to anti-hebbian and hebbian plasticity. The arrays of synaptic weights can be employed to build a neural node circuit with attractor states that are shown to be logic functions forming a computationally complete set. By configuring the attractor states of the computational building block in different ways, high-level machine learning functions can be demonstrated for real-world applications. 1. A method for thermodynamic computing , comprising:modifying adaptive synaptic weights according to anti-hebbian and hebbian plasticity, said adaptive synaptic weights configured from a differential pair of memristors;configuring at least one neural node circuit with attractor states via an array of said adaptive synaptic weights;configuring a computational building block from at least one neural node circuit with said attractor states; andobtaining at least one high-level machine learning function from said computational building block for use in machine learning applications.2. The method of wherein said attractor states comprise logic functions that form a computationally complete set.3. The method of wherein said at least one high-level machine learning functions comprises unsupervised clustering.4. The method of wherein said at least one high-level machine learning functions comprises supervised classification.5. The method of wherein said at least one high-level machine learning functions comprises unsupervised classification.6. The method of wherein said at least one high-level machine learning functions comprises complex signal prediction.7. The method of wherein said at least one high-level machine learning functions ...

Drawer system having primary and concealed drawers

A drawer system includes a primary drawer and a concealed drawer. The concealed drawer is concealed in a space under the floor of the primary drawer, between the lower portions of the sidewall of primary drawer. The primary drawer moves with the concealed drawer in a locked state to maintain the concealed drawer in the concealed state, and the concealed drawer moves independently from the primary drawer in the unlocked state to allow the concealed drawer to extend from the primary drawer, thereby allowing access to the concealed drawer.

Bio-sensing integrated garment

Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for a garment comprising a fabric layer, a plurality of biometric sensors integrated into the fabric layer, and a connectivity layer integrated into the fabric layer. The connectivity layer can comprise signal conductors and power conductors coupled with each of the plurality of biometric sensors. The garment can further comprise a power source coupled with each of the power conductors and providing, via the power conductors of the connectivity layer, electrical power to each of the plurality of biometric sensors, a signal monitor coupled with the connectivity layer and receiving, via the signal conductors of the connectivity layer, a signal comprising biometric information from each of the plurality of biometric sensors, and a gateway coupled with the signal monitor, the gateway receiving the biometric information from the signal monitor and providing the biometric information to an external computer system.

ANTI-HEBBIAN AND HEBBIAN COMPUTING WITH THERMODYNAMIC RAM

A thermodynamic RAM circuit composed of a group of AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) computing circuits that form one or more kT-RAM circuits. The AHaH computing circuits can be configured as an AHaH computing stack. The kT-RAM circuit(s) can include one or core kT-Cores, each partitioned into AHaH nodes of any size via time multiplexing. The kT-Core couples readout electrodes together to form a larger combined kT-Core. AHaH Computing is the theoretical space encompassing the capabilities of AHaH nodes. At this level of development solutions have been found for problems as diverse as classification, prediction, anomaly detection, clustering, feature learning, actuation, combinatorial optimization and universal logic. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. A thermodynamic RAM (Random Access Memory) circuit , comprising:a collection of kT (Thermodynamic)-Core circuits, wherein each kT-Core circuit among said collection of core kT-Core circuits comprises an AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) circuit comprising an AHaH node circuit that provides a universal computational and adaptation resource, wherein at least one kT-Core circuit among said collection of kT-Core circuits couples readout electrodes together to form a larger combined kT-Core among said collection of kT-Core circuits.9. The circuit of further comprising an instruction set for a kT-Core learning circuit among said collection of kT-Core circuits.10. The circuit of further comprising at least one kT-RAM circuit that comprises at least one kT-Core circuit among said collection of said kT-Core circuits partitioned into AHaH nodes via temporal multiplexing.11. The circuit of further comprising at least one kT-RAM circuit that comprises at least one kT-Core circuit among said collection of said kT-Core circuits partitioned into AHaH nodes via temporal multiplexing.12. The circuit of wherein said AHaH circuit is based on an AHaH node connection topology that ...

TOPOLOGIES OF UNIT CROSSBARS

A memristor apparatus can include one or more crossbar arrays and a memory bit M cell. Furthermore, a group of select bits can be shared, wherein an enable signal for each unit crossbar among the crossbars in the one or more crossbar arrays can be generated by the memory bit M cell. In an embodiment of the memristor apparatus, each unit crossbar can share select control lines and may use row/column enable lines. 1. A memristor apparatus , comprising:at least one crossbar array and a memory bit M cell, the at least one crossbary array including unit crossbars;a plurality of select bits that are shared; andwherein an enable signal for each unit crossbar in the at least one crossbar array is generated by the memory bit M cell.2. The memristor apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the each unit crossbar shares select control lines and uses row/column enable lines.3. The memristor apparatus of wherein the at least one crossbar array comprises a meta array.4. The memristor apparatus of wherein the at least one crossbar array comprises a differential-pair meta array.5. The memristor apparatus of wherein the at least one crossbar array comprises a plurality of differential pairs of unit crossbars.6. A meta array claim 1 , comprising:at least one crossbar array;a memory bit M cell;a plurality of select bits that are shared; andwherein an enable signal for each unit crossbar in the at least one crossbar is generated by the memory bit M cell.7. The meta array of claim 6 , wherein the each unit crossbar shares select control lines and uses row/column enable lines. This patent application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/072,184 entitled “Topologies of Unit Crossbars,” which was filed on Aug. 30, 2020, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.Embodiments relate to electronic architectures for computing systems. Embodiments also relate to memristors. Embodiments further relate to memristor ...

Persistent household keys for in-home media content distribution

A method of enabling media recording compatibility between client devices, comprising provisioning a first client device associated with a subscriber identifier with a household key also associated with the subscriber identifier, receiving a media content stream at the first client device, the media content stream having been encrypted by a content provider, decrypting the media content stream at the first client device, creating a recording with the first client device by digitally recording a portion of the media content stream, encrypting the recording with the household key at the first client device, saving the recording to a memory device, and loading the recording onto a second client device that has also been provisioned with the household key, the second client device also being associated with the subscriber identifier, such that the second client device uses the household key to decrypt and play back the recording.

ANTENNA ASSEMBLIES HAVING SEALED CAMERAS

An antenna assembly includes a camera, a plug, and a radome. The radome is configured to house one or more antennas. The radome defines an opening extending between its interior surface and its exterior surface. The camera is positionable at least partially within the opening of the radome. The camera and the radome define a passage between the radome and the camera when the camera is positioned at least partially within the opening of the radome. The plug defines an opening extending between its interior plug surface and its exterior plug surface to receive at least a portion of the camera. The plug is positionable at least partially within the passage to substantially prevent contaminants from passing into the radome via the opening of the radome. Other antenna assemblies and methods relating to antenna assemblies are also disclosed. 1. An antenna assembly comprising:a radome configured to house one or more antennas, the radome including an interior surface and an exterior surface opposing the interior surface, the radome defining an opening extending between the interior surface and the exterior surface;a camera positionable at least partially within the opening of the radome, the camera and the radome defining a passage between the radome and the camera when the camera is positioned at least partially within the opening of the radome; anda plug including an interior plug surface and an exterior plug surface opposing the interior plug surface, the plug defining an opening extending between the interior plug surface and the exterior plug surface to receive at least a portion of the camera, the plug positionable at least partially within the passage to substantially prevent contaminants from passing into the radome via the opening of the radome.2. The antenna assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible seal positionable between the camera and the plug claim 1 , the flexible seal configured to substantially prevent contaminants from passing into the radome ...

MEMRISTIVE NEURAL PROCESSOR UTILIZING ANTI-HEBBIAN AND HEBBIAN TECHNOLOGY

An AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) apparatus for use in electronic circuits. Such an AHaH apparatus can include one or more meta-stable switches, and one or more differential pairs of output electrodes, wherein each electrode among each differential pair of output electrodes can include one or more input lines coupled thereto via one or more of the meta-stable switch. 1. An AHaH apparatus for use in electronic circuits , said apparatus comprising:at least one meta-stable switch; anda differential pair of output electrodes, wherein each electrode among said differential pair of output electrodes comprises a plurality of input lines coupled thereto via said at least one meta-stable switch.2. The apparatus of wherein said at least one meta-stable switch comprises a two-state element that switches probabilistically between two states as a function of applied bias and temperature.3. The apparatus of further comprising at least one AHaH node comprising said at least one metal-stable switch and said differential pair of output electrodes.4. The apparatus of further comprising an AHaH classifier that includes said at least one AHaH node.5. The apparatus of further comprising an AHaH clusterer that includes said at least one AHaH node.6. The apparatus of further comprising at least one AHaH node comprising said at least one metal-stable switch and said differential pair of output electrodes.7. The apparatus of further comprising an AHaH classifier that includes said at least one AHaH node.8. The apparatus of further comprising an AHaH clusterer that includes said at least one AHaH node.9. The apparatus of further comprising a synaptic component comprising said at least one meta-stable switch and said differential pair of output electrodes.10. A memristor use in electronic circuits claim 1 , said memristor comprising:at least one AHAH node comprising at least one meta-stable switch and a differential pair of output electrodes;a plurality of input lines, wherein each electrode ...

METHOD FOR HYDROCARBON RECOVERY WITH CHANGE DETECTION AND RELATED APPARATUS

A method for predicting hydrocarbon recovery in a subterranean formation may include generating pre-heating data associated with fracturing in a sample from the subterranean formation, heating the sample with RF power to cause additional fracturing in the sample, and generating post-heating data associated with additional fracturing in the sample after heating with RF power. The method may also include detecting change between the pre-heating data and post-heating data, and predicting hydrocarbon recovery from the subterranean formation based upon the detected change. 1. A method for predicting hydrocarbon recovery in a subterranean formation comprising:generating pre-heating data associated with fracturing in a sample from the subterranean formation;heating the sample with radio frequency (RF) power to cause additional fracturing in the sample;generating post-heating data associated with additional fracturing in the sample after heating with RF power;detecting change between the pre-heating data and post-heating data; andpredicting hydrocarbon recovery from the subterranean formation based upon the detected change.2. The method of wherein detecting change comprises detecting a volumetric change in fracturing.3. The method of wherein the pre-heating data comprises three-dimensional mapping pre-heating data; and wherein the post-heating data comprises three-dimensional mapping post-heating data.4. The method of wherein generating the pre-heating data and post-heating data each comprises using computed tomography (CT) scanning.5. The method of further comprising performing at least one filter process on each of the pre-heating data and post-heating data.6. The method of wherein detecting change comprises performing mutual information calculations.7. The method of wherein generating the pre-heating data comprises performing at least one first edge detection process; and wherein generating the post-heating data comprises performing at least one second edge detection ...

MODULAR LENS ADAPTERS FOR MOBILE ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SEGMENT OPHTHALMOSCOPY

A modular lens adapter system or kit is provided for mobile anterior and posterior segment ophthalmoscopy. Equipped with various lens adapter modules, respective lenses and a mobile imaging device, a user is provided with tools for various mobile ophthalmoscopy imaging applications. Eye care practitioners can use their existing lenses to customize the modular lens adapter system in a cost-effective way, which allows for mobile and remote capture, viewing, and utilization of clinical images. The various modules are also adaptable to nearly any type of phone or tablet regardless of its dimensions or presence of a protective case. The invention also addresses the need for fewer, smaller, less expensive, and easier to use ophthalmic imaging equipment, which is further important in enabling a broad base of users. 1. A modular lens adapter system for mobile anterior and posterior segment ophthalmoscopy , comprising:(a) a variable intensity light source; wherein the ophthalmoscopy lens adapter comprises a telescoping arm with two ends, wherein on the one end the telescoping arm comprises a lens mount configured to removably mount an ophthalmoscopy lens, and wherein on the other end the telescoping arm comprises a mobile imaging device mount configured to removably mount a mobile imaging device,', 'wherein the telescoping arm can be oriented to position the ophthalmoscopy lens at various distances with respect to the lens of the mobile imaging device,', 'wherein the ophthalmoscopy lens is configured to be coaxially aligned with the lens of the mobile imaging device, and', 'wherein the variable intensity light source is configured to be coaxially aligned with the ophthalmoscopy lens and the lens of the mobile imaging device; and, '(b) an ophthalmoscopy lens adapter for imaging the posterior segment of an eye,'}(c) a macro lens adapter comprising a lens mount configured to removably mount a macro lens for imaging the anterior segment of the eye, wherein the macro lens adapter ...

THERMODYNAMIC BIT FORMED OF TWO MEMRISTORS

A thermodynamic bit apparatus, method and system. A thermodynamic bit is a device that returns a true or false state with a probability that depends on its internal state, which can be controlled via the application of positive feedback. A thermodynamic bit can include two or more memristors connected in series. A forward bias can be applied to the thermodynamic bit to read the state of the thermodynamic bit. A negative feedback can be applied to the thermodynamic bit during application of a forward bias to the thermodynamic bit. Also, a reverse bias can be applied to the thermodynamic bit to refresh or reinforce the state of the thermodynamic bit. 1. A thermodynamic bit apparatus , comprising:a thermodynamic bit comprising at least two memristors connected in series.2. The apparatus of wherein a forward bias is applied to said thermodynamic bit to read a state of said thermodynamic bit.3. The apparatus of wherein a negative feedback is applied to said thermodynamic bit during an application of a forward bias to said thermodynamic bit.4. The apparatus of wherein a reverse bias is applied to said thermodynamic bit to refresh or reinforce a state of said thermodynamic bit.5. The apparatus of wherein:a forward bias is applied to said thermodynamic bit to read a state of said thermodynamic bit; anda negative feedback is applied to said thermodynamic bit during an application of said forward bias.6. The apparatus of wherein:a negative feedback is applied to said thermodynamic bit during an application of a forward bias to said thermodynamic bit; anda reverse bias is applied to said thermodynamic bit to refresh or reinforce a state of said thermodynamic bit.7. The apparatus of wherein:a forward bias is applied to said thermodynamic bit to read a state of said thermodynamic bit;a negative feedback is applied to said thermodynamic bit during an application of said forward bias; anda reverse bias is applied to said thermodynamic bit to refresh or reinforce said state of said ...

SYSTEM FOR AHAH-BASED FEATURE EXTRACTION OF SURFACE MANIFOLDS

Methods and systems for feature extraction of LIDAR surface manifolds. LIDAR point data with respect to one or more LIDAR surface manifolds can be generated. An AHAH-based feature extraction operation can be automatically performed on the point data for compression and processing thereof. The results of the AHAH-based feature extraction operation can be output as a compressed binary label representative of the at least one surface manifold rather than the point data to afford a high-degree of compression for transmission or further processing thereof. Additionally, one or more voxels of a LIDAR point cloud composed of the point data can be scanned in order to recover the compressed binary label, which represents prototypical surface patches with respect to the LIDAR surface manifold(s). 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. A system for feature extraction of surface manifolds , said system comprising:an optical remote sensor that measures a distance to and/or other properties of a target by illuminating said target with light, wherein said optical remote sensor provides sensor data indicative of at least one surface manifold and wherein point data is generated with respect to said at least one surface manifold; andan AHAH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) based mechanism that performs an AHAH-based feature extraction operation on said point data for compression and processing thereof.22. The system of wherein said optical remote sensor comprises a LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) device.23. The system of further comprising scanning at least one voxel of a point cloud composed of said point data in order to recover said compressed binary label which represents prototypical surface patches with respect to said at least one surface manifold ...

Vertical takeoff and landing pad and interlocking pavers to construct same

An interlocking paver system including a polygon paver and a spacer paver is provided. The polygon paver may have a top level having a top level polygon paver perimeter and a bottom level secured to and protruding from the top level and having a bottom level polygon paver perimeter contained within the top level polygon paver perimeter. The spacer paver may have a top level having a top level spacer paver perimeter and a bottom level secured to and protruding from the top level and having a bottom level spacer paver perimeter extending beyond an entirety of the top level spacer paver perimeter The spacer paver may be configured to selectively interlock with the polygon paver. The top level spacer paver perimeter, top level polygon paver perimeter, and bottom level spacer paver perimeter are different from one another.

THERMODYNAMIC RAM TECHNOLOGY STACK

A thermodynamic RAM technology stack, two or more memristors or pairs of memristors comprising AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) computing components, and one or more AHaH nodes composed of such memristor pairs to that forms at least a portion of the thermodynamic RAM technology stack. The levels of the thermodynamic-RAM technology stack include the memristor, a Knowm synapse, an AHaH Node, a kT-RAM, kT-RAM instruction set, a sparse spike encoding, a kT-RAM emulator, and a SENSE Server. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. A thermodynamic RAM application server , comprising: at least one machine learning module that executes thermodynamic RAM instruction set calls;', 'at least one spoke encoding algorithm;', 'at least one spoke pattern buffer; and', 'at least one spike stream joiner., 'a collection of one or more modules comprising11. The thermodynamic RAM application server of claim 10 , wherein said thermodynamic RAM application server runs on a Linux operating system.12. The thermodynamic RAM application server of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is integrated with a CPU such that a thermodynamic RAM instruction set is specified as a part of a CPU instruction set.13. The thermodynamic RAM application server of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is integrated with said CPU via a north bridge.14. The thermodynamic RAM application server of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is integrated with said CPU via a south bridge.15. The thermodynamic RAM application server of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is integrated with said CPU via a PCI bus.16. The thermodynamic RAM application server of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is integrated with said CPU via an LPR bus. This patent application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/722,626 entitled “Thermodynamic RAM Technology Stack,” which was filed on May 27, 2015. This patent application therefore claims the benefit of and priority to ...

THERMODYNAMIC RAM TECHNOLOGY STACK

A thermodynamic RAM technology stack, two or more memristors or pairs of memristors comprising AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) computing components, and one or more AHaH nodes composed of such memristor pairs that form at least a portion of the thermodynamic RAM technology stack. The levels of the thermodynamic-RAM technology stack include the memristor, a Knowm synapse, an AHaH node, a kT-RAM, kT-RAM instruction set, a sparse spike encoding, a kT-RAM emulator, and a SENSE Server. 1. Thermodynamic RAM , comprising:an AHaH circuit with a RAM interface.2. The thermodynamic RAM of further comprising a digital emulation of said thermodynamic RAM.3. The thermodynamic RAM of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is emulated with CPU processors.4. The thermodynamic RAM of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is emulated with FPGA processors.5. The thermodynamic RAM of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is emulated with GPU processors.6. The thermodynamic RAM of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is emulated with Epiphany processors.7. The thermodynamic RAM of wherein said thermodynamic RAM is emulated with custom CMOS circuitry.8. The thermodynamic RAM wherein further comprising synapses and wherein spike indices of a spike code are employed to directly index or activate said synapses of said thermodynamic RAM.9. The thermodynamic RAM of further comprising multiple thermodynamic RAM including cores coupled together to emulate a larger thermodynamic RAM core.10. A thermodynamic RAM application server claim 1 , comprising: at least one machine learning module that executes thermodynamic RAM instruction set calls;', 'at least one spike encoding algorithm;', 'at least one spike pattern buffer; and', 'at least one spike stream joiner., 'a collection of one or more modules comprising11. The thermodynamic RAM application server of claim 10 , wherein said thermodynamic RAM application server runs on a Linux operating system.12. The thermodynamic RAM application server of wherein thermodynamic RAM is ...

HYDROCARBON EMULSION SEPARATOR SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS

A system for separating a hydrocarbon/water emulsion may include a radio frequency (RF) power source, an RF load, and a coaxial RF emulsion separator. The coaxial RF emulsion separator may include a coaxial input section coupled to the RF power source, a coaxial output section, and a coaxial separator section coupled in series between the coaxial input and output sections. The coaxial separator section may include an inner separator section conductor and an outer separator section conductor surrounding the inner separator section conductor and defining a separating chamber therebetween. The coaxial separator section may have at least one inlet port to introduce the hydrocarbon/water emulsion to the separating chamber and at least one outlet port to remove separated water and hydrocarbon from the separating chamber after exposure to RF power. 1. A system for separating a hydrocarbon/water emulsion comprising:a radio frequency (RF) power source; and a coaxial input section coupled to said RF power source and comprising an inner input section conductor and an outer input section conductor surrounding said inner input section conductor,', 'a coaxial output section and comprising an inner output section conductor and an outer output section conductor surrounding said inner output section conductor, and', 'a coaxial separator section coupled in series between said coaxial input and output sections, said coaxial separator section comprising an inner separator section conductor and an outer separator section conductor surrounding said inner separator section conductor and defining a separating chamber therebetween,', 'said coaxial separator section having at least one inlet port to introduce the hydrocarbon/water emulsion to the separating chamber and at least one outlet port to remove separated water and hydrocarbon from the separating chamber after exposure to RF power., 'a coaxial RF emulsion separator comprising'}2. The system of wherein said coaxial separator section ...

UNIVERSAL MACHINE LEARNING BUILDING BLOCK

A universal machine learning building block, comprising in some embodiments a differential pair of output electrodes, wherein each electrode comprises a plurality of input lines coupled to it via collections of meta-stable switches. In other embodiments, a methodology can be implemented in the context of hardware and/or software for deriving linear neurons implementing an AHaH plasticity rule and generating an AHaH node(s) that can include one or more such linear neurons, wherein the AHaH node(s) functions according to an AHaH rule. Some embodiments can also include an AHaH classifier and/or AHaH cluster that include one or more such AHaH nodes. 1. A universal machine learning building block apparatus , said apparatus comprising:at least one meta-stable switch; anda differential pair of output electrodes, wherein each electrode among said differential pair of output electrodes comprises a plurality of input lines coupled thereto via said at least one meta-stable switch.2. The apparatus of wherein said at least one meta-stable switch comprises a two-state element.3. The apparatus of wherein said two-state element switches probabilistically between two states as a function of applied bias and temperatures.4. The apparatus of wherein said at least one meta-stable switch comprises at least one AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) node.5. The apparatus of wherein said at least one AHaH node functions according to an AHaH rule to maximize a margin between positive classes and negative classes.6. The apparatus of wherein said at least one AHaH node comprises a plurality of linear neurons implementing an AHaH plasticity rule.7. The apparatus of further comprising an AHaH classifier that includes said at least one AHaH node.8. The apparatus of further comprising an AHaH clusterer that includes said at least one AHaH node.9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. A machine learning method claim 4 , comprising:deriving a plurality of linear neurons implementing an AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and ...

Fibrous Structures

Fibrous structures that exhibit a Tensile Ratio of less than 1.75 and/or less than 1.49 as measured according to the Tensile Strength Test Method described herein and a Geometric Mean Modulus (GM Modulus) of less than 1402.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm and/or a Machine Direction Modulus (MD Modulus) of less than 1253.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm and/or a Cross Machine Direction Modulus (CD Modulus) of less than 1569.2 g/cm at 15 g/cm, are provided.

COMBINED RF HEATING AND PUMP LIFT FOR A HYDROCARBON RESOURCE RECOVERY APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

A hydrocarbon resource recovery apparatus for a subterranean formation having a wellbore extending therein includes a radio frequency (RF) power source, a dielectric fluid source, and an RF antenna within the wellbore. An RF transmission line extends within the wellbore between the RF power source and the RF antenna and is coupled to the dielectric fluid source to be cooled and/or pressure balanced by a flow of dielectric fluid therefrom. A hydrocarbon resource recovery pump is within the wellbore and is also coupled to the dielectric fluid source to be powered by the flow of dielectric fluid therefrom. 1. A hydrocarbon resource recovery apparatus for a subterranean formation having a wellbore extending therein , the apparatus comprising:a radio frequency (RE) power source;a dielectric fluid source;an RF antenna within the wellbore;an RE transmission line extending within the wellbore between said RF power source and said RF antenna and coupled to said dielectric fluid source to be cooled by a flow of dielectric fluid therefrom; anda hydrocarbon resource recovery pump within the wellbore and also coupled to said dielectric fluid source to be powered by the flow of dielectric fluid therefrom.2. The hydrocarbon resource recovery apparatus according to wherein said RE transmission line comprises an inner conductor and an outer conductor surrounding said inner conductor in space relation therefrom; and wherein said inner conductor has a cooling fluid passageway therethrough coupled to said dielectric fluid source.3. The hydrocarbon resource recovery apparatus according to wherein said RF transmission line comprises an inner conductor and an outer conductor surrounding said inner conductor in spaced relation therefrom; and wherein the space between said inner and outer conductors defines a cooling fluid passageway coupled to said dielectric fluid source.4. The hydrocarbon resource recovery apparatus according to wherein said RF transmission line comprises an inner ...

Secure identification document with ablated foil element

A security feature is formed in a window region in which an ablatable foil element is disposed. The security feature can be a portrait image of the intended holder of the identification document or any other personal data of the intended holder. The security feature is added to the foil element at the time of personalization of the document using a laser to ablate (i.e. remove) metal from the foil. The resulting security feature can be transparent. In addition, a variable data security feature is provided that extends across the boundary between the window region and the remainder of the card body.

Hybrid drug delivery devices with grip portion

Drug delivery devices are described that provide hybrid forms with gripping and stability functionalities, such as a grip portion on a skin contact surface. In some versions, the drug delivery devices can include a cap having a release liner such that removal of the cap exposes the grip portion. In some versions, the drug delivery devices include a retractable needle guard having the grip portion extending therearound.

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

An autonomous vehicle includes one or more sensors that measures the distance to and/or other properties of a target by illuminating the target with light. The sensor(s) provides sensor data indicative of one or more surface manifolds. Point data is generated with respect to the surface manifold(s). AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) based mechanism performs an AHaH-based feature extraction operation on the point data for compression and processing thereof. 1. An autonomous vehicle , comprising:at least one sensor associated with said autonomous vehicle, wherein said at least one sensor measures a distance to and/or other properties of a target by illuminating said target with light, wherein said at least one sensor provides sensor data indicative of at least one surface manifold and wherein point data is generated with respect to said at least one surface manifold; andan AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) based mechanism that performs an AHaH-based feature extraction operation on said point data for compression and processing thereof.2. The autonomous vehicle of wherein said at least one sensor comprises at least one of a LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) device claim 1 , a digital camera claim 1 , a coherent optical sensor claim 1 , and a camera-radar fusion unit.3. The autonomous vehicle of wherein at least one voxel of a point cloud composed of said point data is scanned in order to recover said compressed binary label which represents prototypical surface patches with respect to said at least one surface manifold.4. The autonomous vehicle of wherein said point data comprises LIDAR point data and said surface manifolds comprises LIDAR surface manifolds.5. The autonomous vehicle of wherein said LIDAR point data is capable of being represented as a voxel with at least one active grid element and at least one inactive grid element claim 4 , wherein a voxel grid element is considered active if said voxel grid element contains within a spatial boundary thereof at least ...

Remote unit docking station for packet/digital energy transfer telecommunications systems

A mounting arrangement for securing a remote radio unit in combination with a telecommunications tower or elevated structure for mounting a telecommunication antenna. The mounting arrangement includes a docking station comprising: (i) a control unit having at least two openings through an upper wall of the control unit for receiving each remote radio unit, (ii) a sealing gasket disposed about the periphery of each opening; (iii) at least one pair of guide rails projecting upwardly from the upper wall of the control unit and between the at least two openings, and (iv) a mechanism for producing a watertight seal between the control unit and each remote unit. The control unit defines an internal enclosure for housing an electronic interface configured to provide digital energy and exchange data between each remote unit and a base station. The guide rails of the docking station are configured to slidably receive, and guide each of the remote unit into the openings of the control unit. The sealing mechanism is configured to forcibly urge each remote unit against the sealing gasket to produce a watertight seal therebetween.

Apparatus and method for recording neural signals in the presence of artifacts

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for recording electrical signals in the presence of artifacts. The system and methods can employ multiple techniques for attenuating large, unwanted artifacts while preserving lower amplitude desirable signals. Aspects that can improve the recording of electrical signals in the presence of larger artifacts include particular electrode placement and spacing, high dynamic range amplification with good linearity, and signal blanking. Combinations of more or fewer techniques can be employed to achieve the desired attenuation of signal artifacts while preserving the desired signal. The systems and methods are suitable for recording neural signals in the presence of electrical stimulation signals.

INTEGRATED POWER DELIVERY, COMMUNICATION, AND HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE

The present disclosure describes systems and methods for improving the safety of bio-implantable electronics systems used for recording and electrical stimulation applications. The present disclosure discusses a communication protocol that provides DC balanced, bi-directional communication between a controller hub and satellite electrical stimulation and recording devices distributed throughout the patient's body. The present disclosure also describes a system for detecting and preventing current leaks along electrical pathways that may pass into a patient. 1. An implantable neural interface system comprising:a controller hub comprising a first communication chip; an output pathway to an electrode;', 'a leakage current monitor coupled to the output pathway and configured to detect a leakage current along the output pathway; and', 'a second communication chip configured to send and receive communication signals from the first communication chip., 'a plurality of satellite devices, each coupled to the controller hub and comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the leakage current monitor is configured to divert power away from a corresponding output pathway responsive to detecting leakage current above a threshold along the output pathway.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the leakage current monitor is configured to cause a message to be transmitted to the controller hub indicating a detected current leakage responsive to detecting leakage current above a threshold along the output pathway.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the controller hub is configured to claim 3 , responsive to receiving a message indicating the detected leakage current claim 3 , transmit a warning message to a receiver located external to the subject.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the leakage current monitor comprises two electrostatic discharge (ESD) diodes coupled to the output pathway.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the leakage current monitor comprise an analog-to-digital ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FEATURE EXTRACTION OF SURFACE MANIFOLDS

Methods and systems for feature extraction of LIDAR surface manifolds. LIDAR point data with respect to one or more LIDAR surface manifolds can be generated. An AHAH-based feature extraction operation can be automatically performed on the point data for compression and processing thereof. The results of the AHAH-based feature extraction operation can be output as a compressed binary label representative of the at least one surface manifold rather than the point data to afford a high-degree of compression for transmission or further processing thereof. Additionally, one or more voxels of a LIDAR point cloud composed of the point data can be scanned in order to recover the compressed binary label, which represents prototypical surface patches with respect to the LIDAR surface manifold(s). 1. A method for feature extraction of surface manifolds , said method comprising:generating point data with respect to at least one surface manifold; andperforming an AHAH-based feature extraction operation on said point data for compression and processing thereof.2. The method of further comprising scanning at least one voxel of a point cloud composed of said point data in order to recover said compressed binary label which represents prototypical surface patches with respect to said at least one surface manifold.3. The method of wherein said point data comprises LIDAR point data and said surface manifolds comprises LIDAR surface manifolds.4. The method of wherein said LIDAR point data is capable of being represented as a voxel with at least one active grid element and at least one inactive grid element claim 3 , wherein a voxel grid element is considered active if said voxel grid element contains within a spatial boundary thereof at least one LIDAR point.5. The method of wherein said output of said voxel comprises a sparse binary activation vector including grid elements that are active.6. A method for feature extraction claim 4 , said method comprising:presenting an input to an ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FEATURE EXTRACTION OF SURFACE MANIFOLDS

Methods and systems for feature extraction of LIDAR surface manifolds. LIDAR point data with respect to one or more LIDAR surface manifolds can be generated. An AHAH-based feature extraction operation can be automatically performed on the point data for compression and processing thereof. The results of the AHAH-based feature extraction operation can be output as a compressed binary label representative of the at least one surface manifold rather than the point data to afford a high-degree of compression for transmission or further processing thereof. Additionally, one or more voxels of a LIDAR point cloud composed of the point data can be scanned in order to recover the compressed binary label, which represents prototypical surface patches with respect to the LIDAR surface manifold(s). 1. A method for feature extraction of surface manifolds , said method comprising:locating an optical remote sensor that measures a distance to and/or other properties of a target by illuminating said target with light, wherein said optical remote sensor provides sensor data indicative of at least one surface manifold;generating point data with respect to said at least one surface manifold; andperforming an AHAH-based feature extraction operation on said point data for compression and processing thereof.2. The method of wherein said optical remote sensor comprises a LIDAR device.3. The method of further comprising scanning at least one voxel of a point cloud composed of said point data in order to recover said compressed binary label which represents prototypical surface patches with respect to said at least one surface manifold.4. The method of wherein said point data comprises LIDAR point data and said surface manifolds comprises LIDAR surface manifolds.5. The method of wherein said LIDAR point data is capable of being represented as a voxel with at least one active grid element and at least one inactive grid element claim 4 , wherein a voxel grid element is considered active if ...

ANTI-HEBBIAN AND HEBBIAN COMPUTING WITH THERMODYNAMIC RAM

A thermodynamic RAM circuit composed of a group of AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) computing circuits that form one or more kT-RAM circuits. The AHaH computing circuits can be configured as an AHaH computing stack. The kTRAM circuit(s) can include one or core kT-Cores, each partitioned into AHaH nodes of any size via time multiplexing. The kT-Core couples readout electrodes together to form a larger combined kT-Core. AHaH Computing is the theoretical space encompassing the capabilities of AHaH nodes. At this level of development, solutions have been found for problems as diverse as classification, prediction, anomaly detection, clustering, feature learning, actuation, combinatorial optimization, and universal logic. 1. A thermodynamic RAM circuit , comprising:a collection of kT-Core circuits, wherein each kT-Core among said collection of core kT-Core circuits comprises an AHaH circuit with a RAM interface.2. The circuit of further comprising an instruction set for a kT-Core learning circuit among said collection of kT-Core circuits comprising said following instructions: FF claim 1 ,FH claim 1 ,FL claim 1 ,FU claim 1 ,FA claim 1 ,FZ claim 1 , RF claim 1 ,RH claim 1 ,RL claim 1 ,RU claim 1 ,RA claim 1 ,RZ.3. The circuit of further comprising at least one kT-RAM circuit that comprises at least one kT-Core among said collection of said kT-Core circuits partitioned into AHaH nodes of any size via time multiplexing.4. The circuit of wherein at least one kT-Core circuit among said collection of kT-Core circuits couples readout electrodes together to form a larger combined kT-Core among said collection of kT-Core circuits.5. The circuit of further comprising at least one kT-RAM circuit that comprises at least one kT-Core among said collection of said kT-Core circuits partitioned into AHaH nodes of any size via time multiplexing.6. The circuit of wherein at least one kT-Core circuit among said collection of kT-Core circuits couples readout electrodes together to form a ...

MODULAR LENS ADAPTERS FOR MOBILE ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SEGMENT OPHTHALMOSCOPY

A modular lens adapter system or kit is provided for mobile anterior and posterior segment ophthalmoscopy. Equipped with various lens adapter modules, respective lenses and a mobile imaging device, a user is provided with tools for various mobile ophthalmoscopy imaging applications. Eye care practitioners can use their existing lenses to customize the modular lens adapter system in a cost-effective way, which allows for mobile and remote capture, viewing, and utilization of clinical images. The various modules are also adaptable to nearly any type of phone or tablet regardless of its dimensions or presence of a protective case. The invention also addresses the need for fewer, smaller, less expensive, and easier to use ophthalmic imaging equipment, which is further important in enabling a broad base of users. 1(a) a variable intensity light source; wherein the ophthalmoscopy lens adapter comprises a telescoping arm with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end the telescoping arm comprises a lens mount configured to removably mount an ophthalmoscopy lens and fold relative to the telescoping arm, and wherein on the second end the telescoping arm comprises a mobile imaging device mount configured to removably mount a mobile imaging device comprising a phone, smartphone, or tablet computing device,', 'wherein the telescoping arm can be oriented to position the ophthalmoscopy lens at various distances with respect to a lens of the mobile imaging device,', 'wherein the ophthalmoscopy lens adapter is configured such that the ophthalmoscopy lens is coaxially aligned with the lens of the mobile imaging device, and', 'wherein the variable intensity light source is configured to be coaxially aligned with the lens of the mobile imaging device; and, '(b) an ophthalmoscopy lens adapter for imaging the posterior segment of an eye,'}(c) a macro lens adapter comprising a lens mount configured to mount a macro lens for imaging the anterior segment of the eye, wherein the ...

MODULAR LENS ADAPTERS FOR MOBILE ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SEGMENT OPHTHALMOSCOPY

A modular lens adapter system or kit is provided for mobile anterior and posterior segment ophthalmoscopy. Equipped with various lens adapter modules, respective lenses and a mobile imaging device, a user is provided with tools for various mobile ophthalmoscopy imaging applications. Eye care practitioners can use their existing lenses to customize the modular lens adapter system in a cost-effective way, which allows for mobile and remote capture, viewing, and utilization of clinical images. The various modules are also adaptable to nearly any type of phone or tablet regardless of its dimensions or presence of a protective case. The invention also addresses the need for fewer, smaller, less expensive, and easier to use ophthalmic imaging equipment, which is further important in enabling a broad base of users. 2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ophthalmoscopy lens adapter does not have reflective mirrors.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ophthalmoscopy lens adapter has an un-encased optical pathway between the mobile imaging device mount and the ophthalmoscopy lens.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the variable intensity light source and the macro lens adapter are integrated as one adapter configured.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the variable intensity light source is an external variable intensity LED adapter claim 1 , configured to be removably engaged with the mobile imaging device.6. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the telescoping arm can position the lens mount from the mobile phone mount in a range of 1 cm to 20 cm.7. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ophthalmoscopy lens adapter claim 1 , without holding the ophthalmoscopy lens claim 1 , is less than 100 grams.8. The system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a gonioscopy lens adapter having a lens mount configured to removably mount a gonioscopy lens for imaging the iridocorneal angle of the eye claim 1 , wherein the ...

Methods for seamless nucleic acid assembly

Provided herein are methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly. Methods, systems, and compositions as provided herein provide for efficient assembly of nucleic acids without primer removal. Methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly comprise use of an endonuclease or exonuclease, optionally in conjunction with additional enzymes to assemble nucleic acids or polynucleotides.

DIRECTIONALLY ADJUSTABLE FOAM GENERATING ATTACHMENT FOR A HOSE

A foam generating spray nozzle for water jet hose attachments having an adjustable spray nozzle that provides incremental directional nozzle outlet adjustment. A cleaning mixture reservoir having premeasured dissolvable cleaning product pod receivable within in fluid communication with the nozzle assembly. Selective cleaning product mix reservoir access provides fluid reservoir product to the nozzle fluid stream under metered acceleration and aeration foam prior to direct outlet nozzle directional adjustment and spray stream deflector downstream thereof. 1. A foam generating cleaning device to be connected to a source of water , the cleaning device comprises:a cleaning mixture reservoir in fluid communication with a water source,a premeasured cleaning pod within said mixture reservoir,a water inlet in said mixture reservoir comprising an inlet tube sealingly extending there through,a foam generating nozzle assembly in direct communication with said inlet tube and in select communication with said mixing reservoir,a pitot assembly in said foam generating nozzle,a nozzle outlet assembly having a flexible nozzle hose movable from a first axially aligned position with said inlet tube to a second angularly offset position,an indexing assembly for maintaining said axial aligned position of said nozzle outlet assembly.2. The foam generating cleaning device set forth in wherein said source of water comprises a water wand.3. The foam generating cleaning device set forth in wherein said mixing reservoir is removably sealed onto the nozzle outlet assembly.4. The foam generating cleaning device set forth in wherein said foam generating nozzle assembly selectively communicates with said mixing reservoir comprises:a pitot receiving chamber, a mixing port inlet therein and a fluid supply port.5. The foam generating cleaning device of wherein said foam generating nozzle outlet assembly comprises:a pitot housing nozzle socket body receivable within a mixture reservoir apertured ...

CORTICAL PROCESSING WITH THERMODYNAMIC RAM

A thermodynamic RAM apparatus includes a physical substrate of addressable adaptive synapses that are temporarily partitioned to emulate adaptive neurons of arbitrary sizes, wherein the physical substrate mates electronically with a digital computing platform for high-throughput and low-power neuromorphic adaptive learning applications. The physical substrate addressable adaptive synapses can be configured as a part of a memristor-based physical neural processing unit. 1. A thermodynamic RAM apparatus , comprisinga collection of thermodynamic cores; andcommon read out electrodes, wherein each thermodynamic core among said thermodynamic cares comprises a physical substrate of individually addressable adaptive synapses that are selectively coupled to said common read-out electrodes, and wherein said physical substrate provides a synaptic integration and learning resource for digital computing platforms.2. The thermodynamic RAM apparatus of wherein said individually addressable adaptive synapses are configured of memristors.3. The thermodynamic RAM apparatus of wherein said individually addressable adaptive synapses are configured of transistors.4. The thermodynamic RAM apparatus of wherein said each thermodynamic core is emulated with digital electronics.5. A method for synaptic integration and learning with thermodynamic RAM claim 1 , said method comprising:coupling individual synaptic elements to common driving electrodes; andexecuting at least one instruction via an AHaH controller to drive said common driving electrodes.6. A thermodynamic RAM apparatus claim 1 , comprisinga physical substrate of addressable adaptive synapses that are temporarily partitioned to emulate adaptive neurons of arbitrary sizes, wherein said physical substrate mates electronically with a digital computing platform for high-throughput and low-power neuromorphic adaptive learning applications.7. The thermodynamic RAM apparatus of wherein said physical substrate addressable adaptive synapses ...

HYDROCARBON RESOURCE RECOVERY APPARATUS INCLUDING RF TRANSMISSION LINE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

An apparatus for hydrocarbon resource recovery from a subterranean formation includes a radio frequency (RF) source, an RF antenna to be positioned within the subterranean formation to deliver RF power to the hydrocarbon resource within the subterranean formation, and an RF transmission line extending between the RF source and the RF antenna. The RF transmission line may include RF transmission line sections coupled together in end-to-end relation. Each section may include an inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the inner conductor, and an outer load-carrying tubular member surrounding the outer conductor. A respective coupling assembly joins ends of adjacent sections together. Each coupling assembly may include an electrical coupler being fixedly connected to first ends of corresponding inner and outer conductors and being slidably connected to opposing second ends of adjacent inner and outer conductors, and a mechanical coupler connecting ends of adjacent load-bearing tubular members together. 1. An apparatus for hydrocarbon resource recovery from a subterranean formation comprising:a radio frequency (RF) source;an RF antenna to be positioned within the subterranean formation to deliver RF power to the hydrocarbon resource within the subterranean formation;an RF transmission line extending between said RF source and said RF antenna;said RF transmission line comprising a plurality of RF transmission line sections coupled together in end-to-end relation;each RF transmission line section comprising an inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding said inner conductor, and an outer load-carrying tubular member surrounding said outer conductor; an electrical coupler being fixedly connected to first ends of corresponding inner and outer conductors and being slidably connected to opposing second ends of adjacent inner and outer conductors, and', 'a mechanical coupler connecting opposing ends of adjacent load-bearing tubular members together., 'a respective ...

PDE4D INHIBITORS

Provided herein are phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) inhibitors, including methods of using the same. Also provided are methods of treating subjects suffering from conditions associated with aberrant PDE activity. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris Calkyl and at least one carbon of the Calkyl is C.3. The compound of claim 2 , wherein R1 is CH.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris H.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris CH.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris CHF or CHF.7. The compound of claim 6 , wherein Ris CHF claim 6 , CHFF claim 6 , or CH(F).8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris Calkyl and at least one carbon of the Calkyl is C.11. The compound of claim 10 , wherein Ris CH.12. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris H.13. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris CH.14. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris CHF or CHF.15. The compound of claim 14 , wherein Ris CHF claim 14 , CHFF claim 14 , or CH(F).16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. The compound of claim 1 , wherein each of Rand Ris D.19. The compound of claim 1 , wherein at least one Ris NO claim 1 , halo claim 1 , or CN.2032.-. (canceled)33. The compound of claim 1 , wherein n is 1 or 2.34. (canceled)35. The compound of claim 33 , wherein n is 2 claim 33 , one Ris F and the other is NO.36. (canceled)37. The compound of claim 35 , where F is F.38. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is CH.3942.-. (canceled)43. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Y is CH.4447.-. (canceled)49. (canceled)50. (canceled)5264.-. (canceled) This invention was made with government support under MH107077 awarded by the National Institutes of Health. The government has certain rights in the invention.It is known that cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) is an enzyme related to second messenger cAMP regulation and deeply related to learning and memory functions (Science 1993, 260: 1661-4). It has been shown that PDE4 inhibitors promote neuronal plasticity in vitro, and improve or promote learning and ...

Factor viii chimeric and hybrid polypeptides, and methods of use thereof

The present invention provides methods of administering Factor VIII (processed FVIII, single chain FVIII, or a combination thereof); methods of administering chimeric and hybrid polypeptides comprising Factor VIII; chimeric and hybrid polypeptides comprising Factor VIII; polynucleotides encoding such chimeric and hybrid polypeptides; cells comprising such polynucleotides; and methods of producing such chimeric and hybrid polypeptides using such cells.

Arylpyrene compounds

One embodiment of the present invention provides an organic light emitting device comprising an anode, a cathode, and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode, wherein the organic layer comprises an arylpyrene compound. In another embodiment, the present invention also provides organic light emitting devices comprising an anode, a cathode, and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode, wherein the organic layer comprises an arylpyrene compound doped in an anthracene host, preferably ADN. Another embodiment of the present invention provides specific arylpyrene compounds.

Insecticidal n-substituted (6-haloalkylpyridin-3-yl)alkyl sulfoximines

Ν-Substituted (6-haloalkylpyridin-3-yl)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.

ANTI-HEBBIAN AND HEBBIAN (AHAH) COMPUTING

Methods, systems and devices for unsupervised learning utilizing at least one kT-RAM. An evaluation can be performed over a group of N AHaH nodes on a spike pattern using a read instruction (FF), and then an increment high (RH) instruction can be applied to the most positive AHaH node among the N AHaH nodes if an ID associated with the most positive AHaH node is not contained in a set, followed by adding a node ID to the set. In addition, an increment low (RL) instruction can be applied to all AHaH nodes that evaluated positive but were not the most positive, contingent on the most-positive AHaH node's ID not being contained in the set. In addition, node ID's can be removed from the set if the set size is equal to the N number of AHaH nodes. 1. A method for unsupervised learning utilizing kT-RAM (Thermodynamic-Random Access Memory) , said method comprising:performing an evaluation over a plurality of N AHaH (Anti-Hebbian and Hebbian) nodes on a spike pattern using a read instruction (FF), wherein each AHaH node among the plurality of N AHaH nodes includes a different pair of synapses comprising at least one memristor;applying an increment high (RH) feedback instruction to a most positive AHaH node among said N AHaH nodes if an identifier (ID) associated with said most positive AHaH node is not contained in a set, followed by adding a node ID to said set; andclearing a buffer when a pre-specified amount of evaluation cycles has passed, wherein the buffer allows each AHaH node about the plurality of N AHaH nodes to receive a same amount of Hebbian learning, which facilitates prevention of a single AHaH node among the plurality of N AHaH nodes from capturing a whole phase space, thereby resulting in a partition of phase space across the plurality of N AHaH nodes.2. The method of further comprising applying an increment low (RL) instruction to all AHaH nodes among said plurality of N AHaH nodes that evaluated positive but were not the most positive claim 1 , contingent ...

Methods for seamless nucleic acid assembly

Provided herein are methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly. Methods, systems, and compositions as provided herein provide for efficient assembly of nucleic acids without primer removal. Methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly comprise use of an endonuclease or exonuclease, optionally in conjunction with additional enzymes to assemble nucleic acids or polynucleotides.

Barcode-based nucleic acid sequence assembly

Provided herein are methods, systems, and compositions for efficient nucleic acid assembly. Nucleic acid assembly may comprise assembly of variants comprising paired homology.

Fibrous structures comprising a lotion and methods for making same

Lotion-containing fibrous structures and more particularly lotion-containing multi-ply fibrous structures and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided.

Macrocyclic picolinamides as fungicides

The present disclosure relates to macrocyclic picolinamides and their use as fungicides. The compounds of the present disclosure may offer protection against ascomycetes, basidiomycetes, deuteromycetes and oomycetes. The present disclosure presents a method for the control or prevention of fungal attack on a plant, the method including the steps of applying a fungicidally effective amount of one or more of the compounds described to at least one of the fungus, the plant, and an area adjacent to the plant.

Macrocyclic picolinamides as fungicides

Macrocyclic picolinamides as fungicides

This disclosure relates to macrocyclic picolinamides of Formula (I) described herein, wherein X, Y, R1 and R2 are as defined herein and to their use as fungicides in a formulation comprising a phytologically acceptable carrier. Also provided are methods of using compounds of Formula (I) in combination with other pesticides including fungicides, insecticides, nematocides, miticides, arthropodicides, bactericides, and combinations thereof.

Macrocyclic picolinamides as fungicides

Drug injection device with visual and audio indicators

A drug injection device including a housing for holding a container having a needle for penetrating skin and a plunger for expelling a drug stored in the container. The device includes visual and/or audible indicators for indicating that the correct depth of needle penetration has been achieved and that drug injection/extrusion has been started and/or completed. The device may further include a label for visually confirming the quality of the drug contained therein. Alternatively, a tray may be provided for receiving the drug injection device, which allows the quality of the drug contained therein to be visually confirmed.

Delivery devices for administering drugs

Delivery devices for administering drugs are disclosed. An example apparatus, includes a body including: a handle in which a syringe assembly is to be disposed; a base having a bottom face to be disposed adjacent a user; and an absorbent material attached to the bottom face, the absorbent material structured to hold a fluid to be released onto the user prior to or during an injection procedure.

Hybrid drug delivery devices with grip portion

Drug delivery devices are described that provide hybrid forms with gripping and stability functionalities, such as a grip portion on a skin contact surface. In some versions, the drug delivery devices can include a cap having a release liner such that removal of the cap exposes the grip portion. In some versions, the drug delivery devices include a retractable needle guard having the grip portion extending therearound.

Hybrid drug delivery devices with tacky skin attachment portion and related method of preparation

Drug delivery devices are described that provide hybrid forms with optional gripping functionalities. For example, the devices can include a grip portion on a skin contact surface with a release liner disposed thereon. A user can operate the devices with the release liner disposed on the grip portion or can remove the release liner so that the grip portion is able to aid users in orienting and supporting the device during an injection operation.

Delivery devices for administering drugs

A drug delivery device (200) includes a syringe assembly including a needle. The drug delivery device includes a handle (202) carrying the syringe assembly and including a first portion, a second portion, a tapered surface, and a window. The first portion is wider than the second portion. The tapered surface extends from the first portion to the second portion. The needle of the syringe assembly is adapted to extend from adjacent the second portion during an injection procedure. The window is positioned between the first portion and the second portion and adapted to allow contents of the drug delivery device to be viewed. The drug delivery device includes a base (204) adapted to be positioned adjacent the second portion of the handle during at least the injection procedure. The base is wider than the second portion of the handle and is adapted to increase stability of the drug delivery device during the injection procedure.

Drug injection device with visual and audible indicators

A drug injection device including a housing for holding a container storing a drug therein. The housing includes a window that allows viewing of the drug, the window comprising (a) one or more discrete windows in the housing of the drug injection device, or (b) a transparent 360 degree section of the housing of the container, the tray comprising: a support wall defining a first recess adapted to hold the drug injection device; a drug test surface disposed on the support wall, at least a portion of the drug test surface being disposed in the recess immediately adjacent the window of the drug injection device when the drug injection device is disposed in the tray such that the drug in the container can be compared against the drug test surface to determine at least one of a clarity and a color of the drug by viewing the drug against the drug test surface through the window of the housing of the device.

Compounds and methods for the treatment of cystic fibrosis

On-body injector

On-body injector

Chimeric and hybrid Factor VIII polypeptides, and methods of use thereof

Una composición farmacéutica, que comprende (i) un polipéptido quimérico, que comprende una porción de Factor VIII (FVIII) y una segunda porción, y (ii) al menos un excipiente farmacéuticamente aceptable, en la que (1) 25% a 40% de la porción de FVIII del polipéptido quimérico es FVIII monocatenario, y (2) 60% a 75% de la porción de FVIII del polipéptido quimérico es FVIII procesado, en la que el FVIII monocatenario comprende una cadena pesada de FVIII y una cadena ligera de FVIII en una única cadena polipeptídica, y el FVIII procesado comprende una cadena pesada de FVIII y una cadena ligera de FVIII en dos cadenas polipeptídicas. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising (i) a chimeric polypeptide, comprising a Factor VIII (FVIII) portion and a second portion, and (ii) at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein (1) 25% to 40% of the FVIII portion of the chimeric polypeptide is single-chain FVIII, and (2) 60% to 75% of the FVIII portion of the chimeric polypeptide is processed FVIII, wherein the single-chain FVIII comprises a heavy chain of FVIII and a light chain of FVIII. FVIII in a single polypeptide chain, and processed FVIII comprises a heavy chain of FVIII and a light chain of FVIII in two polypeptide chains.

Nitric oxide-releasing S-nitrosothiol-modified silica particles and methods of making the same

Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are methods of forming co-condensed silica particles. In some embodiments, the methods include reacting a thiol-containing silane and a backbone alkoxysilane in a reaction solution that comprises water to form thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles, wherein the thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles include a polysiloxane matrix and at least some of thiol groups are present within the polysiloxane matrix; and reacting the thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles with a nitrosating agent to provide the S-nitrosothiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles. In some embodiments, provided are S-nitrosothiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles.

Nitric oxide-releasing s-nitrosothiol-modified silica particles and methods of making the same

Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are methods of forming co-condensed silica particles. In some embodiments, the methods include reacting a thiol-containing silane and a backbone alkoxysilane in a reaction solution that comprises water to form thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles, wherein the thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles include a polysiloxane matrix and at least some of thiol groups are present within the polysiloxane matrix; and reacting the thiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles with a nitrosating agent to provide the S-nitrosothiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles. In some embodiments, provided are S-nitrosothiol-functionalized co-condensed silica particles.

Methods for seamless nucleic acid assembly

Provided herein are methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly. Methods, systems, and compositions as provided herein provide for efficient assembly of nucleic acids without primer removal. Methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly comprise use of an endonuclease or exonuclease, optionally in conjunction with additional enzymes to assemble nucleic acids or polynucleotides.

Disk drive head-select verification

A method of storing data on a surface of a storage disk, the data being capable of verifying an identity of the surface, includes determining first check data from first alignment correction data associated with a first storage surface. The method also includes determining second check data from second alignment correction data associated with a second storage surface such that the second check data is different from the first check data if the first and second alignment correction data are identical. The method further includes writing the first and second check data to the first and second storage surfaces in association with the first and second alignment correction data, respectively.

Closing device for a vacuum tube for taking blood

Methods of reproducibly drying organopolysiloxanes

Twisted-pair cable assembly

An improved twisted-pair interconnect includes a first conductor and second conductor. Over the first half of the interconnect the first conductor is uninsulated and the second conductor is insulated. Over the second half of the interconnect the first conductor is insulated and the second conductor is uninsulated. An insulation barrier is provided at the midpoint of the interconnect to prevent shorting. In a further improvement, the twisted-pair cable is constructed from an insulated and an uninsulated conductor which are twisted together, severed at a midpoint, and reconnected with the conductors swapped, causing each conductor to be half-insulated and both conductors to have the same length. To reduce electromagnetic coupling and preventing external contact with the uninsulated conductors, the twisted-pair can be enclosed by flexible straight or grooved gas-filled tubing. The grooves can be radial, axial or helical and serve to center the twisted-pair within the tubing while contacting the twisted-pairs as little as possible. Multiple twisted-pairs of the invention, each enclosed by a flexible tubing section, can also be bundled together and connected in parallel to form an improved loudspeaker interconnect.

Drug injection device with visual and audio indicators

A drug injection device (10) including a housing (12) for holding a container (20) having a needle (24) for penetrating skin and a plunger (42) for expelling a drug stored in the container. The device includes visual and/or audible indicators for indicating that the correct depth of needle penetration has been achieved and that drug injection/ extrusion has been started and/or completed. The device may further include a label (140) for visually confirming the quality of the drug contained therein. Alternatively, a tray (110) may be provided for receiving the drug injection device, which allows the quality of the drug contained therein to be visually confirmed.

Delivery devices for administering drugs

Delivery devices for administering drugs are disclosed. An example apparatus, includes a body including: a handle in which a syringe assembly is to be disposed; a base having a bottom face to be disposed adjacent a user; and an absorbent material attached to the bottom face, the absorbent material structured to hold a fluid to be released onto the user prior to or during an injection procedure.

Methods for seamless nucleic acid assembly

Provided herein are methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly. Methods, systems, and compositions as provided herein provide for efficient assembly of nucleic acids without primer removal. Methods, systems, and compositions for seamless nucleic acid assembly comprise use of an endonuclease or exonuclease, optionally in conjunction with additional enzymes to assemble nucleic acids or polynucleotides.

Embossed tissue

Improved micro-hplc

Insecticidal n-substituted (heteroaryl)alkyl sulfilimines

N-substituted (heteroaryl)alkyl sulfilimines are effective at controlling insects.

Visual prosthesis with an integrated visor and video processing unit

The present invention is a new configuration for the external portion of a visual prosthesis in the form of a visor or glasses, including a frame supported by a user's nose and ears. The video processing unit is adapted to be connected by temple portions of the visor and rest on the user's upper back behind the user's neck, or behind the user's head. Controls for the video processor are on one or both temple portions of the visor.

Insecticidal n-substituted (2-substituted-1,3-thiazol)alkyl sulfoximines

N-Substituted (2-substituted-1,3-thiazol)alkyl sulfoximines of formula (I) are effective at controlling insects.

MERCAPTO COMPLEX-CONTAINING CHAIN-CONTAINING RESIN PRODUCTS AND THEIR USE IN CATIONIC ELECTRODEPOSITION

Produits résineux cationiques, à chaîne allongée par des composés mercapto, utilisables dans l'électrodéposition cationique. Ces produits sont obtenus par l'allongement des chaînes de polyépoxydes avec des composés polymercapto et réaction ulterieure avec des amines pour former des groupes cationiques. Application aux revêtements de surfaces conductrices par électrodéposition cationique.

Vehicle for transporting animals

FIBROUS STRUCTURES

On fournit des structures fibreuses qui présentent un rapport de traction supérieur à 0,5 tel que mesuré selon le procédé de test de résistance à la traction décrit ici et une rigidité à la flexion moyenne géométrique (rigidité à la flexion GM ou GM Flex) de moins de 195 mg*cm2/cm tel que mesuré selon le procédé de test de rigidité à la flexion décrit ici et/ou un module moyen géométrique (module GM) de moins de 935 g/cm et/ou un module dans le sens machine (module MD) de moins de 845 g/cm. Fibrous structures having a tensile ratio greater than 0.5 as measured by the tensile strength test method described herein and a geometric mean flexural rigidity (flexural stiffness GM or GM Flex) of less than 195 mg * cm 2 / cm as measured by the bending stiffness test method described herein and / or a geometric mean modulus (GM module) of less than 935 g / cm and / or a machine direction modulus (MD module) of less than 845 g / cm.

Integrated power delivery, communication, and health monitoring system for implantable electrode

The present disclosure describes systems and methods for improving the safety of bio-implantable electronics systems used for recording and electrical stimulation applications. The present disclosure discusses a communication protocol that provides DC balanced, bi-directional communication between a controller hub and satellite electrical stimulation and recording devices distributed throughout the patient's body. The present disclosure also describes a system for detecting and preventing current leaks along electrical pathways that may pass into a patient.

Wearable drug delivery device

Vertical takeoff and landing pad and interlocking pavers to construct same

An interlocking paver system including polygon and spacer pavers. The polygon paver has a longitudinal axis extending from a first to a second side and a transverse axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis and extending from a third to a fourth side. The spacer paver has a longitudinal axis extending from a first to a second side and a transverse axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis and extending from a third to a fourth side. Both the polygon and spacer pavers are symmetrical about the longitudinal and transverse axes. The spacer paver is configured to selectively interlock with the polygon paver with either of the third or fourth side of the polygon paver adjacent either of the first or second side of the spacer paver and either of the first or second side of the polygon paver adjacent either of the third or fourth side of the spacer paver.

FIBROUS STRUCTURES

On fournit des structures fibreuses qui présentent un éclatement à sec supérieur à 100 g et une rigidité à la flexion dans le sens travers de la machine (rigidité à la flexion 2 CD) supérieure à 56 mg*cm /cm telle que mesurée selon le procédé de test de rigidité à la flexion et/ou une traction totale à sec (TT ou TDT) de moins de 3000 g/76,2 mm telle que mesurée selon le procédé de test de résistance à la traction et/ou une traction moyenne géométrique (traction GM ou GMT) de moins de 750 g/76,2 mm telle que mesurée selon le procédé de test de résistance à la traction et/ou un module dans le sens machine (module MD) de moins de 900 g/cm tel que mesuré selon le procédé de test de module. Fibrous structures having a dry burst greater than 100 g and a cross-machine bending rigidity (flexural rigidity 2 CD) greater than 56 mg * cm / cm as measured by the method are provided. test method for flexural rigidity and / or total dry tensile strength (TT or TDT) of less than 3000 g / 76.2 mm as measured by the tensile strength test method and / or geometric mean tensile test (GM or GMT traction) less than 750 g / 76.2 mm as measured by the tensile strength test method and / or a machine direction modulus (MD module) of less than 900 g / cm as measured by the module test method.

FIBROUS STRUCTURES

Fibrous structures that exhibit a Basis Weight of greater than 10 gsm as measured according to the Basis Weight Test Method described herein and/or a Geometric Mean Flexural Rigidity (GM Flexural Rigidity or GM Flex) of less than 57 mg*cm2/cm as measured according to the Flexural Rigidity Test Method described herein are provided.

Insecticidal composition comprising N-substituted (6-haloalkylpyridin-3-YL)alkyl sulfoximines

A composition comprising a compound being N -Substituted (6-haloalkylpyridin-3-yl)alkyl sulfoximines which are effective at controlling insects.

Fibrous structures comprising a lotion and methods for making same

Lotion-containing fibrous structures and more particularly lotion-containing multi-ply fibrous structures and meth-ods for making such fibrous structures are provided.

Insecticidal composition comprising N-substituted (6-haloalkylpyridin-3-yl) alkyl sulfoximins

Una composición que comprende un compuesto de la fórmula (I) en la que X representa NO2, CN o COOR4; L representa un enlace sencillo o R1, S y L tomados juntos representan un anillo de 4-, 5- ó 6-miembros; R1 representa alquilo C1-C4; R2 y R3 representan independientemente hidrógeno, alquilo C1-C4, flúor, cloro o bromo; n es un número entero de 0-3; Y representa haloalquilo C1-C4; y R4 representa alquilo C1-C3, en el que el término alquilo incluye grupos de cadena lineal, cadena ramificada ycíclicos; y uno o más otros insecticidas o fungicidas o herbicidas.

Fibrous structures

Fibrous structures that exhibit a Basis Weight of greater than 10 gsm as measured according to the Basis Weight Test Method described herein and/or a Geometric Mean Flexural Rigidity (GM Flexural Rigidity or GM Flex) of less than 57 mg*cm 2 /cm as measured according to the Flexural Rigidity Test Method described herein are provided.

Fibrous structures

Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Flexural Rigidity (GM Flexural Rigidity or GMFLex) as measured according to the Flexural Rigidity Test Method described herein to Dry Burst (DB) as measured according to the Dry Burst Test Method described herein ratio (GMFlex/DB ratio) of less than 0.26 and a Density of less than 0.10 g/cm3 as measured according to the Test Methods described herein are provided.

Timing controller capable of switching between graphics processing units

A display system is disclosed that is capable of switching between graphics processing units (GPUs). Some embodiments may include a display system, including a display, a timing controller (T-CON) coupled to the display, the T-CON including a plurality of receivers, and a plurality of GPUs, where each GPU is coupled to at least one of the plurality of receivers, and where the T-CON selectively couples only one of the plurality of GPUs to the display at a time.

French door chiller compartment for refrigerators

A chiller compartment is provided that secures to the inside of a refrigerator door. The chiller compartment includes a pair of french doors that are connected by a linkage that causes the doors to simultaneously open or close. The french doors of the chiller compartment open and close automatically when the refrigerator door is open and shut. The chiller compartment also includes a tray of sufficient height to secure tall beverages or food items and prevent such items from toppling out of the chiller compartment while the refrigerator door is opened or closed.

MULTIPLE LAYER PACKING MATERIAL.

Se proporcionan materiales de empaque de capas múltiples y recipientes de capas múltiples incluyendo un material de barrera de que tiene excelente resistencia a la permeabilidad del gas. Los materiales de empaque y los recipientes de capas múltiples incluyen por lo menos un material polimérico permeable y por lo menos una capa de material de barrera el cual es producto de reacción de: (i) una resina polimérica amino-funcional no gelificada, la cual es un producto de reacción de una poliamina y un material polifuncional teniendo por lo menos dos grupos funcionales reactivos con dicha poliamina.