1. A computer-implemented method for viewing experimental data, comprising:
a) inputting genomic array data and cytogenetic data into a computer memory; and
b) producing a graphical user interface comprising:
i) a chromosomal map of said genomic array data comprising a first positional indicator that indicates a position on said chromosomal map; and
ii) a cytogenetic map of said cytogenetic data comprising a second positional indicator that indicates a position on said cytogenetic map;
wherein said first and second positional indicators are dynamically linked.
2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein said first and second positional indicator identify corresponding positions on said chromosomal map and said cytogenetic map, respectively.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein movement of said first positional indicator to a second position on said chromosomal map results in movement of said second positional indicator to a corresponding position on said cytogenetic map.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein movement of said second positional indicator to a second position on said cytogenetic map results in movement of said first positional indicator to a corresponding position on said chromosomal map.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein said genomic array data is comparative genome hybridization data.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein said cytogenetic map is a color image of a fluorescently-labeled chromosome.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein said first and second positional indicators are arrows.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein said first and second positional indicators are lines.
9. The method of claim 1, further comprising inputting instructions to move at least one of said first and second positional indicators to a second position on said chromosomal map or said cytogenetic map, respectively.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein said inputting includes moving a cursor on said graphical user interface.
11. The method of claim 1, wherein said inputting comprises selecting or entering.
12. The method of claim 1, wherein said method further includes executing computer-readable instructions that are at a remote location and transmitting data from said remote location to said graphical user interface.
13. The method of claim 1, wherein said method further includes receiving said genomic array data and cytogenetic data from a remote location.
14. A computer-readable medium comprising instructions for producing a graphical user interface comprising:
i) a chromosomal map of genomic array data comprising a first positional indicator that indicates a position on said chromosomal map; and
ii) a cytogenetic map of said cytogenetic data comprising a second positional indicator that indicates a position on said cytogenetic map;
wherein said first and second positional indicators are dynamically linked.
15. A computer comprising the computer readable medium of claim 14.
16. The computer of claim 15, further comprising a user interface for inputting genomic array data and cytogenetic data into a computer memory.
17. A method comprising:
a) performing an array-based genomic hybridization assay and a cytogenetic assay on a cellular sample to produce genomic array data and cytogenetic data;
b) inputting said genomic array data and said cytogenetic data into a computer of claim 15; and
c) executing said instructions to produce a graphical user interface comprising:
i) a chromosomal map of said genomic array data comprising a first positional indicator that indicates a position on said chromosomal map; and
ii) a cytogenetic map of said cytogenetic data comprising a second positional indicator that indicates a position on said cytogenetic map;
wherein said first and second positional indicators are dynamically linked.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein said array-based genomic hybridization assay is an array-based comparative genome hybridization assay.
19. The method of claim 17, wherein said cytogenetic assay is a FISH assay.
20. The method of claim 17, further including analyzing said chromosomal map and said cytogenetic map to identify an alteration in a chromosome.
21. The method of claim 17, further comprising moving said first or second positional indicators.
22. A kit comprising:
the computer-readable medium of claim 14.
23. The kit of claim 22, further comprising reagents for producing genomic array data.
24. The kit of claim 22, further comprising reagents for producing cytogenetic data.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
What is claimed is:
1. An actuator for use in a disc drive, comprising:
a hub;
a coil support extending from the hub, the coil support comprising:
two support arms, each having a proximal end joined to the hub;
a flange disposed between the support arms; and
a base joining the flange to the hub, such that a slot is defined between the flange and support arms for supporting a coil.
2. An actuator of claim 1, in which the flange, the base and the hub are of unitary construction.
3. The actuator of claim 1, in which the support arms and the hub are of unitary construction.
4. The actuator of claim 1, in which the support arms and the base are of unitary construction.
5. The actuator of claim 1, in which the support arms each comprise a distal end, the actuator further comprising:
a connecting arm connecting the distal ends of the support arms.
6. The actuator of claim 1, further comprising:
a coil, the coil being supported entirely within the slot.
7. The actuator of claim 6, further comprising:
adhesive for holding the coil in the slot.
8. The actuator of claim 7, in which the adhesive comprises an epoxy.
9. The actuator of claim 1, in which the flange and the support arms have thicknesses which are substantially equal
10. A disc drive comprising:
a housing;
an actuator pivotally mounted to the housing, the actuator comprising:
a hub; and
a coil support, the coil support further comprising:
two support arms, each having a proximal end joined to the hub;
a flange disposed between the support arms; and
a base joining the flange to the hub, such that a slot is defined between the flange and support arms for supporting a coil; and
a voice coil motor comprising:
a magnet mounted to the housing; and
a coil disposed above the magnet within the slot.
11. The disc drive of claim 10, in which the magnet lies in a horizontal plane, and in which no portion of the base is located directly above the magnet.
12. An actuator for use in a disc drive, comprising:
a hub;
a coil; and
means for coupling the voice coil to the hub.
13. The actuator of claim 12, in which the coupling means includes an adhesive for adhering the coil to the coupling means.
14. The actuator of claim 12, in which the coupling means and the actuator are of unitary construction.