Embodiments of the subject invention relate to systems, methods, and devices providing a reduced number of selectable inputs that enable efficient communication. An aortic graft is provided with a unique combination of self-expanding a balloon expandable wires. In one embodiment of the present invention, one L2 cache is accessible to networking interface devices. The drying vessel functions as a stand for drying cleaned brushes and includes walls having one or more apertures for ventilating the vessel. A data capture means is provided for the sampling of output signals received from the infrared radiation detector as the induced temperature gradient progresses into the sample tissue.