One invention aspect forms a mask and matrix of corresponding backups for values in the mask, checks when a mask value is not working, and replaces only that value with only a matching matrix entry. A second matrix of further backups is best formed. Another aspect forms a mask as a matrix of stacks of matching entries for mask positions; selects an entry for each position from the matching matrix stack; and prints using the selected entry at each position. Another aspect forms a mask as a matrix...

Methods and kits for typing prokaryotes and eukaryotes are disclosed. A specific DNA fragment in the rRNA intergene region is amplified by PCR using two universal oligonucleotide primers. The labeled PCR product is cleaved with a variety of restriction endonucleases and electrophoresed on an automated DNA sequencer. The methods and kits are beneficial in, for example, a clinical laboratory because they allow for rapid strain identification of pathogenic bacteria. The DNA fingerprinting methods a...

A semiautomated method and system (30) for swaged coupling process verification are provided. The system nondestructively measures swage groove depth (A) of a swaged coupling (10) for a tube (20). The tube has an inner surface with a first inside diameter at a first distance from a swaged end (22) of the tube and a second inside diameter at a second distance from the swaged end of the tube that is less than the first distance. The swage groove depth is the difference between the first inside dia...

A system with the ability to dynamically compose a sequence of visual views or flows allowing a single object or region, or multiple objects or regions, to be viewed from different perspectives and visual distances is described. The sequence of views can provide smooth flyovers over positions and details on objects that are deemed to be of interest, with changes in zoom level and/or velocity that are functions of the estimated complexity and/or unfamiliarity with features of the object. In an ex...