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20120206722 | High-Resolution Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Devices and Methods - Provided are laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) devices. Embodiments of the devices are configured to obtain a spatial resolution of 10 μm or less. Also provided are methods of using the subject LIBS devices to determine whether one or more elements of interest are present in a target sample. The devices and methods find use in a variety of applications, e.g., submicron and nanoscale chemical analysis applications. | 08-16-2012 |
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20140068659 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS FOR COMBINING MULTICHANNEL CONTENT PRESENTATION WITHIN INTERACTIVE LOTTERY/GAMING ENVIRONMENT IN AN INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION DEVICE OF A LOTTERY/GAME OPERATOR - In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method having at least the following: presenting, by a specialized interactive presentation device, to a user, a touchscreen divided into: a first function area, a second function area, and a third function area; where the specialized interactive presentation device is located at a physical establishment that provides gaming, lottery, or both; where the first function area, the second function area, and the third function area are configured to function independently from each other and concurrently with each other; displaying, by the specialized interactive presentation device, in the first function area, advertisement content related to lottery, gaming, or both; displaying, by the specialized interactive presentation device, in the second function area, event content for a live or stored event; displaying, by the specialized interactive presentation device, in the third function area, an interactive non-lottery game, an interactive lottery game, or both. | 03-06-2014 |