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20110172790 | ISOLATED HART INTERFACE WITH PROGRAMMABLE DATA FLOW - An isolated highway addressable remote transfer (HART) interface with programmable data flow is provided. The isolated HART interface includes a HART channel having at least one pair of terminals configured to connect with a HART device via a current loop. The HART channel is programmable to have each pair of terminals assigned as a current loop input or a current loop output. | 07-14-2011 |
20110222561 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TIME SYNCHRONIZATION - Systems and methods for providing time synchronization in a local network are provided. A time source may be configured to determine a current time and a designated time at which a reference signal will be output, and to output the reference signal when the designated time is reached. A network host communicatively coupled to the time source may be configured to (i) identify the designated time and (ii) communicate the identified designated time to one or more network devices via a local network. The one or more network devices may be respectively configured to (i) initiate an internal clock, (ii) receive the designated time from the network host, (iii) receive the reference signal output be the time source subsequent to receiving the designated time, and (iv) set a value of the internal clock to the designated time upon receipt of the reference signal. | 09-15-2011 |
20110227773 | CONFIGURABLE ANALOG INPUT CHANNEL WITH GALVANIC ISOLATION - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to a configurable analog input channel with galvanic isolation. In one embodiment, the invention provides a configurable input channel for selectively receiving one of a plurality of different analog sensor inputs. The input channel includes an interface for implementing switch settings for a selected type of input signal; a set of input terminals, wherein at least two of the set of input terminals are selectively utilized to correspond with the selected type of input signal; an analog-to-digital converter for converting the input signal into a digital output, wherein an operation of the analog-to-digital converter is determined based on the switch settings; and an isolation barrier for isolating the configurable input channel. | 09-22-2011 |
20110231157 | CONFIGURABLE ANALOG INPUT CIRCUIT - Configurable analog input circuits are provided. An analog input circuit may include a plurality of configurable input channels, at least one analog-to-digital converter, and at least one processor. Each input channel may include a plurality of switches utilized to select a type of input signal received via the input channel and a set of input terminals selectively utilized to correspond with the selected type of input signal. The at least one analog-to-digital converter may be configured to convert, for each of the plurality of input channels, the selected type of input signal into a digital output. The at least one processor may be configured to control operation of the plurality of switches associated with each of the plurality of configurable input channels. | 09-22-2011 |
20120188731 | FIELDBUS INTERFACE CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORTING MULTIPLE INTERFACE TYPES AND TERMINATIONS - An interface circuit board apparatus can include a shared circuit board base, a transceiver section disposed on the circuit board base, and having circuit transceiver sites configured to receive a plurality of transceiver component types, a termination section disposed on the circuit board base, and having circuit termination sites configured to receive a plurality of termination component types, and a connection section operatively coupled to the transceiver and termination sections, wherein the transceiver section, the termination section and the connection section are configurable to support a plurality of interface types based on the plurality of transceiver component types and the plurality of termination component types. | 07-26-2012 |
20120253481 | HART CHANNEL INTERFACE COMPONENT INCLUDING REDUNDANCY - A channel interface component including redundancy within a control system with highway addressable remote transfer (HART) channels is provided. In one embodiment, a circuit includes: at least two highway addressable remote transfer (HART) channels, each HART channel including an input terminal and an output terminal configured to connect with a HART device via a current loop; an channel interface component coupled to each HART channel that is configured to support HART protocol signals for communications with the HART device, wherein the channel interface component includes a suicide relay switch for connecting or disconnecting each HART channel from the HART device; and a programmable logic device coupled to the channel interface component that is configured to perform modulation and demodulation of HART protocol signals for communications with the HART device. | 10-04-2012 |
20120296450 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR MACHINE - Embodiments of the invention provide systems, methods, and devices for controlling a machine. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for a machine, the system comprising: a device including: a module adapted to perform a support function associated with a machine; and a power cable for connecting the module to an electrical supply, the power cable including an identifier operable to be read by the device; and a host computer operable to: receive from the device a request for a network identifier for the device, the request including information from the identifier; and obtain the network identifier using the information from the identifier. | 11-22-2012 |
20130103776 | NETWORK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - System and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a network protocol handler circuitry configured to communicate by using a network protocol, and a signal interface and timing circuitry communicatively coupled to the network protocol handler circuitry. The system further includes a diagnostic circuitry configured to provide network condition information, and a communications interface communicatively coupled to the signal interface and timing circuitry. The communications interface includes a first line receiver circuitry communicatively coupled to a network connector and configured to receive a first voltage and a first current associated with the network protocol. The communications interface further includes a push-pull driver circuitry configured to produce a second voltage and a second current transmitted through the network connector. The diagnostic circuitry is configured to use at least one of the first voltage, the first current, or a network state information to provide the network condition information. | 04-25-2013 |
20140047137 | INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE FOR PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER BASED SYSTEMS - An input/output module for use in an industrial control system and connectable to a programmable logic controller (PLC), the input/output module having an interface configured for an electrical connection to the PLC, a plurality of pins configured for connection to one of a plurality of peripherals, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) disposed in the I/O module and electrically coupled to a system controller, the ASIC having a plurality of connection paths, each path being configured for a function, and a switch block configured to reassign a signal from a first connection path of the plurality of connection paths to a second connection path of the plurality of connection paths. | 02-13-2014 |
20140052881 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONCATENATING MULTIPLE DEVICES - System and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus and a master device communicatively coupled to the serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus. The system further includes a first slave device communicatively coupled to the SPI bus. The system additionally includes a second slave device communicatively coupled to the SPI bus and to the first slave device; wherein the first and the second slave devices are communicatively coupled in parallel to the SPI bus and wherein the first and the second slave devices are communicatively coupled to each other by using a first chain line, and wherein the master device is configured to communicate with the first and with the second slave devices over the SPI bus. | 02-20-2014 |
20140056329 | RTD MEASUREMENT DEVICE - Aspects of the invention provide for a resistance temperature device (RTD) measurement device. In one embodiment, aspects of the invention include a RTD measurement device that includes: an input including a plurality of terminals from an RTD sensor; a plurality of burnout switches, each burnout switch connected to a terminal of the RTD sensor; a plurality of resources; and a switch block connecting the plurality of terminals and the plurality of resources to determine a measurement of the RTD sensor. | 02-27-2014 |
20140075072 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED LINKING OF MASTER AND SLAVE DEVICES - System and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a master device comprising a first serial peripheral interface (SPI) port having only a first four wires. The system further includes a slave device comprising a second SPI port having only a second four wires. The system additionally includes a galvanic isolation barrier communicatively coupling the first four wires to the second four wires. The master device is configured to use the first four wires to transmit a plurality of signals representative of a reset and of a first communications mode. The first communications mode is used to transfer data between the master device and the slave device. | 03-13-2014 |
20140208070 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERFACING MASTER AND SLAVE PROCESSORS - System and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a first processor comprising a serial peripheral interface (SPI) port, and a second processor. The system further includes a galvanic isolation barrier. The system additionally includes a SPI bridge comprising a first output pin control configured to control a device. The SPI bridge additionally includes a first analog multiplexor control configured to route signals to a circuitry. The SPI bridge is configured to communicatively couple the first processor with the second processor through the galvanic isolation barrier, and to communicatively couple the first processor to the device through the first output pin control, and to route the signals between the first processor and the circuitry by using the first analog multiplexor control. | 07-24-2014 |
20140239923 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CURRENT OUTPUT MODE CONFIGURATION OF UNIVERSAL INPUT-OUTPUT MODULES - A system includes a triple modular redundant (TMR) control system comprising three controllers. Each controller of the three controllers includes a current driver system configured to detect and regulate a portion of a total current output of the TMR control system, and a universal input-output (UIO) system comprising a plurality of universal input-output (UIO) ports, wherein the universal input-output (UIO) system is configured to detect the portion of the total current output and the total current output of the TMR control system via one or more of the plurality of the UIO ports, compare the portion of the current output and the total current output of the TMR control system, and adjust the portion of the total current output according to a predetermined total current output threshold. | 08-28-2014 |
20140266412 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER LIMITING FOR A PROGRAMMABLE I/O DEVICE - A device includes a digital to analog converter (DAC) configured to generate a voltage output or a current output. The device also includes an integrated circuit configured to receive at least one of the voltage output or the current output and transmit the at least one of the voltage output or the current output to a load, wherein the integrated circuit is configured to measure a voltage level or a current level related to the transmission of the at least one of the voltage output or the current output. In one embodiment, a current limiter is included for voltage outputs as a form of power limiting and circuit protection. Additionally, the device includes a controller configured to receive an indication of the measurement from the integrated circuit and determine if the indication of the measurement exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 09-18-2014 |
20140280740 | LOCATION BASED EQUIPMENT DOCUMENTATION ACCESS CONTROL - A document access control system includes a location-based document reader designed to provide a reading service, a location-based physical storage located in a first location and designed to store a physical document, and a location-based document server. The location-based document server stores an electronic document and delivers the electronic document to the location-based document reader. The location-based document reader derives a second location, and provides access to the electronic document based on the first and the second locations. | 09-18-2014 |
20140312909 | PROGRAMMABLE CONTACT INPUT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - At embedded control logic, electrical information with respect to a switching device is sensed. A decision is made as to an operation of the control logic based on the sensed information. The operation may be one or more of setting a wetting current or determining whether the electrical information is within an acceptable range. | 10-23-2014 |
20150045936 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODULAR CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING REDUNDANT CONFIGURATIONS - A system includes a head board with a first head processor, a first carrier board, and a first junction. The first carrier board includes a first plurality of connectors configured to communicatively couple the head board to one or more first acquisition modules with a first attachment pattern. The first carrier board is configured in a first simplex or a first redundant configuration based at least in part on the first attachment pattern. The first junction is configured to removably couple the first carrier board with a terminator or to removably couple the first carrier board with a second carrier board. | 02-12-2015 |
20150100137 | HART CHANNEL INTERFACE COMPONENT INCLUDING REDUNDANCY - A channel interface component including redundancy within a control system with highway addressable remote transfer (HART) channels is provided. In one embodiment, a circuit includes: at least two highway addressable remote transfer (HART) channels, each HART channel including an input terminal and an output terminal configured to connect with a HART device via a current loop; an channel interface component coupled to each HART channel that is configured to support HART protocol signals for communications with the HART device, wherein the channel interface component includes a suicide relay switch for connecting or disconnecting each HART channel from the HART device; and a programmable logic device coupled to the channel interface component that is configured to perform modulation and demodulation of HART protocol signals for communications with the HART device. | 04-09-2015 |
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20120299598 | Systems and Methods for Determining Electrical Ground Faults - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for determining electrical ground faults. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided determining ground leakage electrical faults. The method includes providing a voltage source having a positive lead in communication with a first contact conductor and a negative lead in communication with a second field conductor, wherein the first contact conductor is connected to a ground through a first resistor Rp, and wherein the second field conductor is connected to the ground through a second resistor Rn; monitoring a first voltage potential associated with the first contact conductor; and determining a condition associated with the first contact conductor, based at least in part on the monitored first voltage potential. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303297 | Systems and Methods for Determining Electrical Faults - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods for providing determining electrical faults. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provide for determining electrical faults. One method can include providing switch circuitry including at least one first switch detector resistor in parallel communication with at least one switch; providing terminal board circuitry including at least one terminal board resistor in parallel communication with the switch circuitry and in communication with a power source; receiving a power source reference; comparing a field voltage value to a generated reference voltage value, generating a comparison value output based at least in part on the comparison of the field voltage value and the generated reference voltage; and determining one of a plurality of field conditions based at least in part on the comparison value output. | 11-29-2012 |
20140163907 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAULT DETECTION - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for fault detection are disclosed. At least one controller may identify a plurality of values where each value corresponds to a monitored parameter or a measured parameter. The at least one controller may determine a respective deviation between each of the plurality of values and an expected value, and may further determine whether at least one of the respective deviations exceeds a threshold. Upon a determination that at least one of the respective deviations exceeds the threshold, a fault may be detected. Each of the plurality of values may be associated with a respective device that monitors or measures the value. A detected fault may be associated with the device that monitors or measures the value determined to deviate from the expected value by more than the threshold. | 06-12-2014 |
20140281048 | PROGRAMMABLE UNIVERSAL IO INTERFACE - A system is provided that includes a controller that is configured to enable communication between one or more sensors and a processor. The controller includes a plurality of input-output (IO) ports each configured to couple to the one or more sensors. Moreover, each of the IO ports is configured to couple to a plurality of sensor types such that each IO port is configured to couple more than one sensor type. The controller also includes an interface configured to receive a selection of a selected mode from a plurality of modes each corresponding to a sensor type. Furthermore, the controller includes a switch block having a plurality of switches each configured to toggle a connection in the switch block according to the selected mode. | 09-18-2014 |
20150030089 | Current Loop Voltage Modulator for Communication Interface - Systems for communicating over a communication interface are provided. An integrated circuit includes circuitry for monitoring a current flowing between two terminals of the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit also includes a voltage driver circuit for modulating a voltage between two terminals of the integrated circuit. The voltage driver modulates the voltage across the two terminals of the integrated circuit to encode data according to the Highway Addressable Remote Transducer protocol. | 01-29-2015 |
20150347342 | TERMINAL BOARD ARCHITECTURE FOR UNIVERSAL I/O ALLOWING SIMPLEX OR REDUNDANT DEVICES - Provided is an interface architecture for an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The interface architecture includes a circuit board layout including slots for electrically coupling to (n) number of acquisition boards, each acquisition board being configured to accommodate (m) universal channels. The interface architecture is connectable to a plurality of terminal board types and can be configured to accommodate a predetermined multiple of (m) universal channels. | 12-03-2015 |
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20140095098 | RARE ANOMALY TRIGGERING IN A TEST AND MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT - A test and measurement instrument and method of detecting an anomaly in a test and measurement instrument are disclosed. The test and measurement instrument includes an input terminal configured to receive a signal. An acquisition engine is coupled to the input terminal, the acquisition engine being configured to digitize the signal and store the digitized signal as a signal history in an acquisition memory based on initial trigger settings. An anomaly detector is coupled to the acquisition memory, the anomaly detector being configured to detect an anomaly in the signal history. An analysis engine is coupled to the anomaly detector, the analysis engine being configured to analyze the anomaly detected in the signal history and generate modified trigger settings for detecting the anomaly. Trigger circuitry is coupled to the analysis engine, the trigger circuitry being configured to trigger based on the modified trigger settings. | 04-03-2014 |
20140163914 | SCROLLING MEASUREMENT DISPLAY TICKER FOR TEST AND MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS - A test and measurement instrument configured to receive at least one input signal is disclosed. The test and measurement instrument includes a processor configured to sample the input signal and generate a plurality of measurements. The processor is configured to generate a measurement ticker having a plurality of ticker elements configured for presentation on a display in a serial, scrolling fashion. Each ticker element has a measurement value associated with the input signal. The processor may be configured to sample a plurality of input signals and each ticker element may include a measurement value associated with at least one of the plurality of input signals. Each ticker element may further comprise a source ID and a measurement type. | 06-12-2014 |
20140292766 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING WAVEFORMS - An apparatus can include a digitizer configured to digitize input data into a plurality of digitized signals, a rasterizer configured to generate a plurality of raster images from the plurality of digitized signals, the rasterizer including a subtractor configured to decrement a pixel intensity counter, a processor configured to manipulate the raster images based on the pixel intensity counter, and a display device configured to display the raster images. | 10-02-2014 |
20150338442 | DYNAMIC MASK TESTING - A device is capable of receiving a waveform and capturing acquisitions of the waveform. Different boundary masks can be applied to the waveform acquisitions, depending on the timing of the acquisition. When a timing interval finishes, a different dynamic boundary mask can be loaded from memory. Boundary masks can include any number of segments, and can be used whenever desired. | 11-26-2015 |
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20090308605 | Methodolgy and apparatus for programmable robotic rotary mill cutting of multiple nested tubulars - A methodology and apparatus for cutting shape(s) or profile(s) through well tubular(s), or for completely circumferentially severing a well through multiple tubulars, including all tubing, pipe, casing, liners, cement, other material encountered in tubular annuli. This rigless apparatus utilizes a computer-controlled, downhole robotic three-axis rotary mill to effectively generate a shape(s) or profile(s) through, or to completely sever in a 360 degree horizontal plane wells with multiple, nested strings of tubulars. This is useful for well abandonment and decommissioning where complete severance is necessitated and explosives are prohibited, or in situations requiring a precise window or other shape to be cut through a single tubular or plurality of tubulars. | 12-17-2009 |
20100038080 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMMABLE ROBOTIC ROTARY MILL CUTTING OF MULTIPLE NESTED TUBULARS - A methodology and apparatus for cutting shape(s) or profile(s) through well tubular(s), or for completely circumferentially severing through multiple tubulars, including all tubing, pipe, casing, liners, cement, other material encountered in tubular annuli. This rigless apparatus utilizes a computer-controlled, downhole robotic three-axis rotary mill to effectively generate a shape(s) or profile(s) through, or to completely sever in a 360 degree horizontal plane wells with multiple, nested strings of tubulars whether the tubulars are concentrically aligned or eccentrically aligned. This is useful for well abandonment and decommissioning where complete severance is necessitated and explosives are prohibited, or in situations requiring a precise window or other shape to be cut through a single tubular or plurality of tubulars. | 02-18-2010 |
20110209872 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMMABLE ROBOTIC ROTARY MILL CUTTING OF MULTIPLE NESTED TUBULARS - A methodology and apparatus for cutting shape(s) or profile(s) through well tubular(s), or for completely circumferentially severing through multiple tubulars, including all tubing, pipe, casing, liners, cement, other material encountered in tubular annuli. This rigless apparatus utilizes a computer-controlled, downhole robotic three-axis rotary mill to effectively generate a shape(s) or profile(s) through, or to completely sever in a 360 degree horizontal plane wells with multiple, nested strings of tubulars whether the tubulars are concentrically aligned or eccentrically aligned. This is useful for well abandonment and decommissioning where complete severance is necessitated and explosives are prohibited, or in situations requiring a precise window or other shape to be cut through a single tubular or plurality of tubulars. | 09-01-2011 |
20120118562 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ABRASIVE JET FLUID CUTTING - A system, apparatus and method for abrasive jet fluid cutting is provided wherein an abrasive jet fluid cutting assembly comprises a hose for receiving a coherent abrasive jet-fluid containing a solid abrasive; a helix/spring attached inside the high-pressure hose; and a jet-nozzle connected to the hose. Wherein the coherent abrasive laden jet-fluid is pumped under high pressure through the high-pressure hose and across the helix. As the jet-fluid traverses the helix, the jet-fluid rotates at a high rate creating a vortex. The disclosed subject matter further includes a system and method for using the abrasive jet fluid cutting nozzle assembly. | 05-17-2012 |
20130213636 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ABRASIVE JET FLUID CUTTING - A system, apparatus and method for abrasive jet fluid cutting is provided wherein an abrasive jet fluid cutting assembly comprises a hose for receiving a coherent abrasive jet-fluid containing a solid abrasive; a helix/spring attached inside the high-pressure hose; and a jet-nozzle connected to the hose. Wherein the coherent abrasive laden jet-fluid is pumped under high pressure through the high-pressure hose and across the helix. As the jet-fluid traverses the helix, the jet-fluid rotates at a high rate creating a vortex. The disclosed subject matter further includes a system and method for using the abrasive jet fluid cutting nozzle assembly. | 08-22-2013 |
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20130324854 | Method for Locating a Transcutaneous Sensor on Skin - A method to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes moving a light sensor over an epidermis of the Animalia tissue and evaluating a light signal while moving the light sensor. The light sensor includes first and second waveguides. The first waveguide is configured to transmit a first light signal that enters the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second waveguide is configured to transmit a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second light signal is evaluated while moving the light sensor to identify a location on the epidermis that has a minimal presence of underlying veins in the Animalia tissue. | 12-05-2013 |
20130331707 | System for Locating a Transcutaneous Sensor on Skin - A system to locate veins for diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to transmit first and second light signals. The first light signal is configured to enter the Animalia tissue, and the second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The device is configured to indicate, based on evaluating the second light signal, a minimal presence of the veins in the Animalia tissue overlaid by the infrared sensor. | 12-12-2013 |
20130338462 | System for Mitigating the Effects of Tissue Blood Volume Changes to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338511 | System and Method for Mitigating the Effects of Tissue Blood Volume Changes to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor. | 12-19-2013 |
20140303474 | Device to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - An aid to diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes an optics bench and a controller. The optics bench includes a light emitting diode and a photodiode. The light emitting diode is configured to emit a first light signal, and the photodiode is configured to detect a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The controller includes a processor, volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory stores a sequence of values that correspond to the second light signal detected by the photodiode. The processor and volatile memory analyze the sequence of values according to an algorithm. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303475 | Device to Aid in Diagnosing Infiltration or Extravasation in Animalia Tissue - An aid to diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes an optics bench and a controller. The optics bench includes a light emitting diode and a photodiode. The light emitting diode is configured to emit a first light signal, and the photodiode is configured to detect a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The controller includes a processor, volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory stores a sequence of values that correspond to the second light signal detected by the photodiode. The processor and volatile memory analyze the sequence of values according to an algorithm. | 10-09-2014 |
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20130059803 | BORON-CONTAINING SMALL MOLECULES - This invention relates to compounds useful for treating fungal infections, more specifically topical treatment of onychomycosis and/or cutaneous fungal infections. This invention is directed to compounds that are active against fungi and have properties that allow the compound, when placed in contact with a patient, to reach the particular part of the skin, nail, hair, claw or hoof infected by the fungus. In particular the present compounds have physiochemical properties that facilitate penetration of the nail plate. | 03-07-2013 |
20130064783 | BORON-CONTAINING SMALL MOLECULES - This invention relates to compounds useful for treating fungal infections, more specifically topical treatment of onychomycosis and/or cutaneous fungal infections. This invention is directed to compounds that are active against fungi and have properties that allow the compound, when placed in contact with a patient, to reach the particular part of the skin, nail, hair, claw or hoof infected by the fungus. In particular the present compounds have physiochemical properties that facilitate penetration of the nail plate. | 03-14-2013 |
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20100313944 | WRAPPED OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - In various embodiments, optoelectronic devices are described herein. The optoelectronic device may include an optoelectronic cell arranged so as to wrap around a central axis wherein the cell includes a first conductive layer, a semi-conductive layer disposed over and in electrical communication with the first conductive layer, and a second conductive layer disposed over and in electrical communication with the semi-conductive layer. In various embodiments, methods for making optoelectronic devices are described herein. The methods may include forming an optoelectronic cell while flat and wrapping the optoelectronic cell around a central axis. The optoelectronic devices may be photovoltaic devices. Alternatively, the optoelectronic devices may be organic light emitting diodes. | 12-16-2010 |
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20150355223 | SENSOR HAVING PARTICLE BARRIER - A sensor having a particle barrier is described. In an example, a sensor includes: first and second electrode sets respectively disposed upon a planar support surface and a proof mass that is compliantly displaceable along a first axis substantially parallel to the planar support surface; and a first barrier disposed on the planar support around the first electrode set having a height less than a gap between the planar support and the proof mass to mitigate particle migration into the first or second electrode set. | 12-10-2015 |