Abstract:
A system for the duplication of binary data onto CD-R disks, the system including a copy unit, a host computer and computer software, the software being installed in the host computer to provide a user interface and to direct the transfer of data from the host computer to the copy unit, the copy unit including a set of multiple stacked recordable disk drives, a set of stacked disk spindles, each spindle affixed to a motorized tray, a transport tower, a printer, and a microprocessor. A robotic disk pickup head on the transport tower is connected to the transport tower with an elevator mechanism for lifting and transporting compact disks. The motorized trays move the disk spindles between a holding location and a transport axis, the transport axis being a vertical line that intersects the center of the robotic disk pickup head. The stacked recordable disk drive trays and printer also receive and eject disks along the transport axis, allowing for the robotic disk pickup head to transport disks from any disk spindle to any stacked recordable disk drive or the printer. The microprocessor concurrently directs the movement of the disk pickup head and the copying of data to the CD-R disks. The system allows for source data to be read from multiple master compact disks inserted in specified stacked recordable disk drive members to provide for random access copying from the multiple master compact disks.
Abstract:
A cutting guide for a robotic surgical system can include a cutting block defining a guide surface to guide a cutting instrument along a trajectory, an arm connected to the cutting block to couple the cutting guide to the robotic surgical system, and a first retractable shield configured to extend from a first retracted position dear of the trajectory to a second deployed position within the trajectory.
Abstract:
A system and a method for controlling an electronic device embedded in a package of a consumer product are disclosed. In one aspect, the consumer product packaging includes a bottle for a beverage, a memory, a receiver and a circuit. The memory stores an action to be performed in response to an input. The receiver receives the input indicative of movement of the bottle. The circuit retrieves the action stored in memory upon receipt of the input and command an electronic communication module to perform the action at a particular time or in a particular sequence.
Abstract:
A stand includes a frame and a mounting mechanism coupled to the frame. The frame includes a first platform disposed at a first end of the frame and extending along a proximal direction relative to the frame. The frame includes a second platform disposed at a second end of the frame, the second end opposing the first end. The second platform extends along the proximal direction relative to the frame and is configured to translate relative to the first platform between a first position and a second position to dispose the second platform at a vertical distance of between about 24 inches and 36 inches relative to the first platform. The stand includes a seat portion coupled to the second platform, the seat portion configured to rotate relative to, and about a proximal perimeter portion of, the second platform between a first seat position and a second seat position.
Abstract:
The present application relates to a synergistic blend of ingredients and a method of using the synergistic blend for benefiting health and improving sexual performance.
Abstract:
A spectroscopic sensor and a spectroscopic method of determining a concentration of a sample are disclosed. The sensor is used in connection with a sample cell containing a sample. The sensor includes a coherent light source configured to transmit an interrogation light beam along an optical sample path directed towards the sample. The sensor also includes an in-line reference cell located in the sample path. The sensor also includes a detector having outputs responsive to absorption signals from the sample and the in-line reference cell. The sensor also includes a processor configured to isolate the reference absorption signals from the in-line reference cell and sample absorption signals from the sample cell and generate calibration information based on the reference absorption signals and determine a concentration of the sample based on the sample absorption signals.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus to estimate demography based on aerial images are disclosed. An example method includes analyzing a first aerial image of a first geographic area to detect a first plurality of objects, and estimating a demographic characteristic of the first geographic area based on the first plurality of objects.
Abstract:
A spectroscopic sensor and a spectroscopic method of determining a concentration of a sample are disclosed. The sensor is used in connection with a sample cell containing a sample. The sensor includes a coherent light source configured to transmit an interrogation light beam along an optical sample path directed towards the sample. The sensor also includes an in-line reference cell located in the sample path. The sensor also includes a detector having outputs responsive to absorption signals from the sample and the in-line reference cell. The sensor also includes a processor configured to isolate the reference absorption signals from the in-line reference cell and sample absorption signals from the sample cell and generate calibration information based on the reference absorption signals and determine a concentration of the sample based on the sample absorption signals.
Abstract:
A system is provided for implementing a location specific gaming event having a server and databases for maintaining a plurality of user accounts and for maintaining location information. The server and databases maintain at least one affiliate account with at least one geographic location. The system is configured to receive at least one request from the at least one affiliate account to arrange for a location specific gaming event at the geographic location associated with the affiliate account. The system is further configured to receive at least one communication from mobile devices of at least two users when the mobile devices are located at the geographic location, the server of the system configured to administer the location specific gaming event to the users.
Abstract:
A soft body armor panel includes a subpack that is formed by overlapping sections of ballistic material and sewing them at one or more seams to form discontinuous layers in the subpack.