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The invention describes a method for isolating one or more genetic elements encoding a gene product having a desired activity, comprising the steps of: (a) compartmentalising genetic elements into microcapsules; and (b) sorting the genetic elements which express the gene product having the desired activity; wherein at least one step is under microfluidic control. The invention enables the in vitro evolution of nucleic acids and proteins by repeated mutagenesis and iterative applications of the method of the invention.

A vapor sensing device that is sufficiently small and lightweight to be handheld, and also modular so as to allow the device to be conveniently adapted for use in sensing the presence and concentration of a wide variety of specified vapors. The device provides these benefits using a sensor module that incorporates a sample chamber and a plurality of sensors located on a chip releasably carried within or adjacent to the sample chamber. Optionally, the sensor module can be configured to be releasably plugged into a receptacle formed in the device. Vapors are directed to pass through the sample chamber, whereupon the sensors provide a distinct combination of electrical signals in response to each. The sensors of the sensor module can take the form of chemically sensitive resistors having resistances that vary according to the identity and concentration of an adjacent vapor. These chemically sensitive resistors can each be connected in series with a reference resistor, between a reference voltage and ground, such that an analog signal is established for each chemically sensitive resistor. The resulting analog signals are supplied to an analog-to-digital converter, to produce corresponding digital signals. These digital signals are appropriately analyzed for vapor identification. The device can then subsequently transmit the digital signals over a computer network, such as the Internet, for analysis at a remote location.

A method of monitoring the daily operating performance parameters for water treatment processes through the collection of localized data. The data is manipulated to generate preconfigured performance, maintenance, and quality assurance reports and further provide automatic submission of data as required for regulatory review of certain water treatment systems such as potable water treatment. The data is collected from sensors located at an equipment site and transferred to a remote computer located by use of the Internet, further all data received and used for generation of reports is also accessible by Internet connection and be delivered directly to the regulatory agency without additional process.

A method of monitoring the quality of water at a ground water sampling site without human intervention. Water at the sampling site is purged until at least one preselected purge criterion is satisfied. At least one water quality attribute is automatically measured at the sampling site, and the quality of water at the site is determined based on the measured water quality attribute. The method is performed by a system including a control unit which, in accordance with a computer program, controls the taking of water quality attribute measurements at the sampling site. The control unit may be equipped with a port for downloading data to a technician on site and with a transceiver for communicating data to a base station via a communications network.

A remote-control self-navigation water quality sampling and analyzing device belongs to the field of water quality monitoring, sampling and analyzing system integration in environmental protection, and in particular relates to self-navigation running and water quality sampling and analyzing detection technology. The device comprises a carrier [1], a wireless communication module [2], a sampling and analyzing module [3], an environmental sensor module [4], a remote monitoring platform [5], a self-navigation system [6], a control module [7], and the like. The device has the characteristics of remote monitoring, automatic acquisition, sample dividing storage, automatic record of related information and the like in the overall process of sampling water quality, and simultaneously has the advantage of quick and accurate acquisition of time and spacial information; and the water quality analyzing module of the device can acquire partial water quality analyzing results in the first time, so the device can greatly improve the accuracy, authenticity, timeliness, intellectuality and monitoring efficiency of water quality field sampling, can reduce sampling risk and cost, and has significance on water area water quality monitoring.

An electric conductivity water probe consisting of a test chamber having a wall, a fluids input / output port, and a water input port, the wall having a first and at least a second wall section, the first and at least second wall sections being electrically isolated from each other by an electrical insulator; and a valve connected operatively to the fluids input / output port, the valve being adapted for alternately and permitting and resisting flows of fluids through the fluids port.

A service provider receives fluid test data generated from multiple different entities and permits authorized users affiliated with the different entities, as well as others, to visualize information associated with that data to via the Internet using graphical computer interfaces at respective computers. The fluid test data can be gathered using portable sensor units equipped with GPS and wireless communication to transmit the fluid test data and geographical information to the service provider.

A photoelectrochemical assay apparatus for determining chemical oxygen demand (COD) of a water sample which consists of a) a measuring cell for holding a sample to be analysed b) a titanium dioxide nanoparticle photoelectric working electrode and a counter electrode disposed in said cell, c) a UV light source adapted to illuminate the photoelectric working electrode d) control means to control the illumination of the working electrode e) potential measuring means to measure the electrical potential at the working and counter electrodes f) analysis means to derive a measure of oxygen demand from the measurements made by the potential measuring means. The method of determining chemical oxygen demand of a water sample, comprises the steps of a) applying a constant potential bias to a photoelectrochemical cell, containing a supporting electrolyte solution; b) illuminating the working electrode with a UV light source and recording the background photocurrent produced at the working electrode from the supporting electrolyte solution; c) adding a water sample, to be analysed, to the photoelectrochemical cell; d) illuminating the working electrode with a UV light source and recording the total photocurrent produced; e) determining the chemical oxygen demand of the water sample according to the type of degradation conditions employed. The determination may be under exhaustive degradation conditions, in which all organics present in the water sample are oxidised or under non-exhaustive degradation conditions, in which the organics present in the water sample are partially oxidised.

Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for determining the composition of fluids, and particularly for describing the identity and concentration of one or more components of a medical fluid such as intravenous fluid. These devices, systems and methods take multiple complex admittance measurements from a fluid sample in order to identify the identity and the concentration of components of the fluid. The identity and concentration of all of the components of the solution may be simultaneously and rapidly determined. In some variations, additional measurement or sensing modalities may be used in addition to admittance spectroscopy, including optical, thermal, chemical, etc.

A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines and a plurality of bonus awards. The central server monitors wagers on the gaming machines. Based at least in part on the wagers the central server determines when bonus events will occur and which gaming machine(s) will provide the bonus awards. In one embodiment, the central server determines which gaming machine will provide a primary bonus award and any secondary bonus awards, wherein at least one gaming machine may be provided a plurality of bonus awards.

The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a computer comprising a resident algorithm. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked. Suitable networks include a computer local area network, an intranet or the Internet.

A wetness indicator material may be used on a substrate to form a wetness sensor. The sensor may show either the presence or absence of an aqueous-based fluid or water-containing medium, such as vaginal fluid or urine in a personal hygiene article. The wetness sensor may be incorporated into the article. The wetness indicator material includes a standard colorant that does not change color when wetted. The standard colorant increases the range of hues exhibited by the wetness indicator material.

A chemical sensing system has: an interrogation unit operable to wirelessly transmit an interrogation signal and wirelessly receive a response; an environmentally sealed container for holding a chemical analyte; a sensor array unit in fluid communication with the analyte disposed within the container, where the sensor array unit is operable to generate a response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; and a passive responder unit connected with the sensor array unit, the responder unit being powered from the interrogation signal, where the responder unit is operable to wirelessly receive the interrogation signal and wirelessly transmit the response to the interrogation signal to the interrogation unit.

Various modifications to a porous substrate, such as employed in lateral flow assay devices, to regulate or modify the flow rate and / or flow path pattern of a fluid through the porous substrate is described. The lateral flow assay device has a porous substrate matrix in fluid communication with a flow-rate control zone having a number of flow-rate control devices arranged as features in or on a substrate surface or laminates thereof in a body. The flow-rate control devices may include: a density gradient, porosity gradient, ion affinity gradient, micro-channels, and combinations thereof.

The invention relates to the fields of applications of the internet of things technology, the wireless sensor network technology, the global positioning system (GPS) positioning technology and the GIS electronic map technology, and discloses an online lake water quality monitoring system based on internet of things. The online lake water quality monitoring system comprises a node monitoring device, a data video base station and a remote monitoring center; the node monitoring device is arranged in a lake to be monitored, and is used for monitoring the lake water quality and transmitting the monitoring data obtained from the monitoring to the data video base station through an ZigBee network; the data video data base is arranged in the lake to be monitored for transmitting the received monitoring data, and water quality information and video information which are collected by the data video base station are transmitted to the remote monitoring center through a mobile communicating network; the remote monitoring center comprises a GIS module, and is used for controlling navigation of the data video base station by remote means depending on water quality map information which is provided by the GIS module after receiving the monitoring data and all information, and for assisting to treat water quality of the lake to be monitored.

Disclosed is an improved method for the remineralization of process water in a desalination system. The method sequesters carbon dioxide gas (CO2) from seawater or concentrate (brine) of desalination process via a gas transfer membrane. The sequestered carbon dioxide gas (CO2) is thereafter used in the production of soluble calcium bicarbonate (Ca(HCO3)2). The calcium bicarbonate (Ca(HCO3)2) adds hardness and alkalinity to the resulting process water.

A chemical sensing system has: an interrogation unit operable to wirelessly transmit an interrogation signal and wirelessly receive a response; an environmentally sealed container for holding a chemical analyte; a sensor array unit in fluid communication with the analyte disposed within the container, where the sensor array unit is operable to generate a response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; and a passive responder unit connected with the sensor array unit, the responder unit being powered from the interrogation signal, where the responder unit is operable to wirelessly receive the interrogation signal and wirelessly transmit the response to the interrogation signal to the interrogation unit.

A system for measuring parameters in a container is disclosed. A system for measuring multiple parameters includes a container having a solution, at least one sensor in conjunction with a tag is in proximity to an impedance analyzer and a reader that constitute a measurement device. The at least one sensor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the solution. The tag is configured to provide a digital ID associated with the sensor, where the container is in proximity to the reader and an impedance analyzer. The impedance analyzer is configured to send and receive a given range of frequencies from the sensor, based on the parameter and calculate parameter changes based on the response.

A sensor head apparatus is configured to include a plurality of sensor ports each configured to receive and electrically interconnect with a sensor head component. The sensor head is further configured to be connectable to a housing for a multi-parameter monitoring tool assembly, wherein electrical connections are provided between the electronics for the tool assembly and any sensor head component engaged in the sensor head. Each port in the sensor head is configured to receive and engage a sensor head component through application of a linear force on the component.

A rating evaluation method for groundwater pollution source intensity, including: determining pollution source characteristic indices, and weights and scores thereof, according to the type, the discharge mode, the existence time, and the like of a groundwater pollution source; determining an vadose zone antifouling property index and an vadose zone vulnerability index and scores thereof according to vadose zone characteristics; determining a rating evaluation index system for groundwater pollution sources by combining the pollution source characteristic indices with the vadose zone antifouling property index and the vadose zone vulnerability index; and establishing a rating evaluation method for groundwater pollution source intensity and evaluating the groundwater pollution source intensity. The evaluation method comprehensively considers pollution source characteristics and vadose zone characteristics to accurately reflect source intensities of groundwater pollutants and protect groundwater, and may provide a scientific basis to allow for more scientific and rational protection and management of groundwater.

A vapor sensing device that is sufficiently small and lightweight to be handheld, and also modular so as to allow the device to be conveniently adapted for use in sensing the presence and concentration of a wide variety of specified vapors. The device provides these benefits using a sensor module that incorporates a sample chamber and a plurality of sensors located on a chip releasably carried within or adjacent to the sample chamber. Optionally, the sensor module can be configured to be releasably plugged into a receptacle formed in the device. Vapors are directed to pass through the sample chamber, whereupon the sensors provide a distinct combination of electrical signals in response to each. The sensors of the sensor module can take the form of chemically sensitive resistors having resistances that vary according to the identity and concentration of an adjacent vapor. These chemically sensitive resistors can each be connected in series with a reference resistor, between a reference voltage and ground, such that an analog signal is established for each chemically sensitive resistor. The resulting analog signals are supplied to an analog-to-digital converter, to produce corresponding digital signals. These digital signals are appropriately analyzed for vapor identification. The device can then subsequently transmit the digital signals over a computer network, such as the Internet, for analysis at a remote location.

The invention discloses an unmanned-device-based water quality patrolling, contaminant originating system and a method thereof, wherein the system comprises an unmanned plane, an unmanned ship and a shore-based monitoring system. The unmanned ship carrying a water quality detection device is capable of performing on-line detection of water quality across a water area at which the unmanned ship is located. The unmanned ship carries a small-sized unmanned plane, and a ship body thereof provides docking and charging device for the unmanned plane, thereby achieving a wide patrolling range of the unmanned plane. Both the unmanned ship and the unmanned plane are equipped with an HD (High-Definition) video monitoring system for separately achieving a water surface patrolling function. The invention provides a brand new water quality monitoring approaches by means of carrying theunmanned plane on the unmanned ship for patrolling a polluted water area in a space formula manner. A combination of the unmanned plane and the unmanned ship uses a characteristic of a wide view of the unmanned plane, to further achieve tracking of a pollution source, and also better compensates for defects of separate patrol of the unmanned ship or unmanned plane, thereby facilitating high efficiency and precision of water quality monitoring, and improving informationalized level of water quality monitoring.

A reusable device for continuously monitoring gaseous ammonia concentration in a surrounding environment comprising a plurality of layers, including an active layer in which a dye (e.g., an indicator dye useful for measurement of pH) is immobilized to a membrane (e.g., polyamide membrane), and a hydrophobic filter layer capable of permitting contact between the active membrane and dissolved gaseous ammonia.

A probe 10,170 is provided that measures the speed of sound and / or vortical disturbances propagating in a single phase fluid flow and / or multiphase mixture to determine parameters, such as mixture quality, particle size, vapor / mass ratio, liquid / vapor ratio, mass flow rate, enthalpy and volumetric flow rate of the flow in a pipe or unconfined space, for example, using acoustic and / or dynamic pressures. The probe includes a spatial array of unsteady pressure sensors 15-18 placed at predetermined axial locations x1-xN disposed axially along a tube 14. For measuring at least one parameter of a saturated vapor / liquid mixture 12, such as steam, flowing in the tube 14. The pressure sensors 15-18 provide acoustic pressure signals P1(t)-PN(t) to a signal processing unit 30 which determines the speed of sound amix propagating through of the saturated vapor / liquid mixture 12 in the tube 14 using acoustic spatial array signal processing techniques. Frequency based sound speed is determined utilizing a dispersion model to determine the parameters of interest.

A device and method for sensing fluid characteristics, including, temperature, pH and chemistry, comprises a switch affixed to or embedded in a container of a size, shape and density such that said container floats stable in said liquid sensors which measure and report other characteristics of the liquid, such as temperature, pH, viscosity, chemistry or biochemistry.

The invention relates to a wireless acquisition device of culture water quality, which comprises a sensor group, a microprocessor and a wireless communication module. Based on the wireless acquisition device, the invention also discloses a system for wirelessly monitoring the culture water quality, which comprises a data storage module, a power supply module and a buoy. The device and the system adopt a solar energy supply; the system has an online state and a dormant state; software and hardware are designed by adopting a low power consumption power-saving mode, and can acquire and store a plurality of water quality parameters such as the pH value, the electrical conductivity (EC), the water level, the dissolved oxygen (DO) and the water temperature of a culture water environment; the acquired data can be sent to a data monitoring center by GPRS; and the DO value in water can be predicted, and water quality DO early warning information is sent to an intensification aquaculture manager through mobile phone short messages.

A simple, effective and inexpensive water-quality measurement system comprises a housing suitable for travel on or in a body of water; one or more sensors for measuring water properties as the housing travels; a memory for storing information relating to the measured water properties; and software for processing measured properties. This invention combines into a single, inexpensive, and comprehensive system the sensors, computer hardware, signal-processing, Geographic Information System data, and Decision Support Software. This integration yields a system of novel and unparalleled utility. The water properties measured by the system may include: water temperature, water conductivity, pH level, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, water depth, salinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), ORP, chlorides, nitrates, and phosphates. A geographic information system (GIS) based on a global positioning satellite (GPS) technology is operative to determine geographic location and other factors, and an internal or external processor is operative to generate a map coordinating one or more of the listed characteristics to one or more of the water properties. A barometric pressure sensor may also be provided. In the preferred embodiment, the housing is a floating buoy.

A service provider receives fluid test data generated from multiple different entities and permits authorized users affiliated with the different entities, as well as others, to visualize information associated with that data to via the Internet using graphical computer interfaces at respective computers. The fluid test data can be gathered using portable sensor units equipped with GPS and wireless communication to transmit the fluid test data and geographical information to the service provider.

The invention provides a real-time multiparameter remote water quality monitoring system and method. The system comprises an environmental monitoring control center and a plurality of field water quality monitoring devices arranged at a water source area in a distributed mode; each water quality monitoring device is used for sending real-time water quality data to the environmental monitoring control center, and comprises a plurality of sensor units, a signal modulation / amplification and AD (analog / digital) conversion unit, a data storage unit, a liquid crystal display unit, a keyboard input unit, a central control unit, a wireless communications unit, and a power supply module unit; each sensor unit is used for acquiring the parameters of the field water quality in real time; the signal modulation / amplification and AD conversion unit is used for carrying out modulation, amplification and AD conversion on the parameters (acquired in real time) of the field water quality so as to convert the parameters into digital signals, then sending the digital signals to the central control unit; and the central control unit is used for coordinating and controlling the operations of the other units of the field monitoring devices. The environmental monitoring control center is used for receiving, storing and then processing the real-time water quality monitoring data, and carrying out active remote control on the field water quality monitoring devices.

The invention relates to a vertical distribution comprehensive on-line monitoring buoy and a monitoring system and belongs to the technical field of environment pollution monitoring. The buoy includes a buoy body, an electronic device sealing cabin, a Beidou satellite navigation positioning module, a storage battery pack, a data collector and a 4G router, and a sensor which is arranged on periphery of the buoy body, and a power supply apparatus arranged on the upper part of the buoy body. The invention provides the self-moving monitoring buoy which can perform an environment monitoring operation task continuously for long time in a preset waste area range, wherein the buoy can measure water environment parameters and environmental meteorological parameters in different depth. The Beidou satellite navigation positioning module and 4G communication network are switched to achieve positioning and communication of the buoy. The buoy and the system achieve real-time monitoring, real-time analysis and alarm prediction of monitoring regional environment parameters.