Abstract: A drop perception system is disclosed that includes an open housing structure having an internal volume, an open top and an open bottom, and a plurality of perception units positioned to capture perception data within the internal volume at a plurality of locations between the open top and the open bottom of the open housing.

Abstract: An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a discontinuous plurality of track sections on which an automated carrier may be directed to move, and the automated carrier includes a base structure on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier.

Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding C1 inhibitor are described. Also described are expression cassettes, vectors, cells, and cell lines containing the nucleic acids, as well as methods of using the nucleic acids to treat complement-mediated disorders, such as hereditary angioedema.

Abstract: A programmable motion system is disclosed that includes a dynamic end effector system. The dynamic end effector system includes an end effector that is coupled via a dynamic coupling to the programmable motion system, wherein the dynamic coupling provides that at least a portion of the end effector may spin with respect to an other portion of the end effector.

Abstract: An object processing system within a trailer for a tracker trailer is discloses. The object processing system includes an input area of the trailer at which objects to be processed may be presented, a perception system for providing perception data regarding objects to be processed, and a primary transport system for providing transport of each object in one of at least two primary transport directions within the trailer based on the perception data.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for providing high flow vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a high flow vacuum source that provides an opening with an area of high flow vacuum at the end effector such that objects may be engaged while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening, and a load detection system for characterizing the load presented by the object.

Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, where the plurality of storage bins is in communication with a retrieval conveyance system, a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for receiving the storage bins from the plurality of bins, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin, and a movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination bins.

Abstract: Articles, kits, and methods for enabling an individual to improve their top-hand grasp of a handled object, such as a baseball bat. An article has an arcuate inner portion having a groove that extends along a length thereof, configured to reversibly engage the handled object. The article also has an irregular outer portion with a thumb support that arcuately extends from the irregular outer portion, configured to reversibly engage the individual's top-hand. During use of the article in a method of the invention, the article enables the individual to grasp the handled object with the fingers of their top-hand, rather than the palm and thumb of their top-hand, to improve acceleration, velocity, precision, accuracy, and form of the individual's swing when the article is not used, as well as improved safety and consistent grip technique when it is used.

Abstract: Articles, kits, and methods for enabling an individual to improve their top-hand grasp of a handled object, such as a baseball bat. An article has an arcuate inner portion having a groove that extends along a length thereof, configured to reversibly engage the handled object. The article also has an irregular outer portion with a thumb support that arcuately extends from the irregular outer portion, configured to reversibly engage the individual's top-hand. During use of the article in a method of the invention, the article enables the individual to grasp the handled object with the fingers of their top-hand, rather than the palm and thumb of their top-hand, to improve acceleration, velocity, precision, accuracy, and form of the individual's swing when the article is not used, as well as improved safety and consistent grip technique when it is used.

Abstract: A method performed by a module executing on a computing device. The method includes receiving a request to generate a new color lookup table (“C-LUT”). The request includes at least one parameter value indicating a parameter change input by a user. The request may also indicate a number of data-points in the new C-LUT. The method includes generating a new color value for each of the data-points based on the at least one parameter value. The module appends the new color value for each of the data-points to a data structure and generates the new C-LUT from the data structure. The new color lookup table is operable to replace a current color lookup table.

Abstract: A method performed by a module executing on a computing device. The method includes receiving a request to generate a new color lookup table (“C-LUT”). The request includes at least one parameter value indicating a parameter change input by a user. The request may also indicate a number of data-points in the new C-LUT. The method includes generating a new color value for each of the data-points based on the at least one parameter value. The module appends the new color value for each of the data-points to a data structure and generates the new C-LUT from the data structure. The new color lookup table is operable to replace a current color lookup table.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a sympathetic assistive mutation of a live camera image stream. A cameral captures a digital video including a series of root images, at least one processor generates a series of mutated images, and a display device displays the series of mutated images as a preview of at least a portion of the series of root images. Each mutated image in the series of mutated images is generated by (a) obtaining the corresponding root image, which includes root pixels, (b) applying at least one of a function and a shader to the corresponding root image to obtain an assistive color for each of a portion of the root pixels, and (c) blending the assistive color with at least one color value of each root pixel in the portion of root pixels to thereby create the mutated image.

Abstract: A method performed by a module executing on a computing device. The method includes receiving a request to generate a new color lookup table (“C-LUT”). The request includes at least one parameter value indicating a parameter change input by a user. The request may also indicate a number of data-points in the new C-LUT. The method includes generating a new color value for each of the data-points based on the at least one parameter value. The module appends the new color value for each of the data-points to a data structure and generates the new C-LUT from the data structure. The new color lookup table is operable to replace a current color lookup table.

Abstract: A method and system for visualizing micro-contrast. At least one processor obtains a selected root image from a digital video, generates an assistive image, and blends the assistive image with the selected root image to obtain a mutated image, which configured to be displayed by a display device. The selected root image includes root pixels each associated with color values. The assistive image is generated based on a plurality of micro-contrast scores comprising a micro-contrast score calculated for each of at least a portion of the root pixels. The micro-contrast score is calculated for a selected one of the root pixels by identifying a submatrix centered at the selected root pixel, and calculating the micro-contrast score for the selected root pixel based on the color values associated with only sample pixels positioned one each at corners of the submatrix.

Abstract: Systems and methods for issuing and managing flexible loans are described. Payments on such flexible loans may be applied according to a prescribed set of rules, and a borrower may be permitted to withdraw funds from a flexible loan account or skip a payment on the flexible loan account if one or more criteria are met.

Abstract: A method performed by a module executing on a computing device. The method includes receiving a request to generate a new color lookup table (“C-LUT”). The request includes at least one parameter value indicating a parameter change input by a user. The request may also indicate a number of data-points in the new C-LUT. The method includes generating a new color value for each of the data-points based on the at least one parameter value. The module appends the new color value for each of the data-points to a data structure and generates the new C-LUT from the data structure. The new color lookup table is operable to replace a current color lookup table.

Abstract: A method and system for visualizing micro-contrast. At least one processor obtains a selected root image from a digital video, generates an assistive image, and blends the assistive image with the selected root image to obtain a mutated image, which configured to be displayed by a display device. The selected root image includes root pixels each associated with color values. The assistive image is generated based on a plurality of micro-contrast scores comprising a micro-contrast score calculated for each of at least a portion of the root pixels. The micro-contrast score is calculated for a selected one of the root pixels by identifying a submatrix centered at the selected root pixel, and calculating the micro-contrast score for the selected root pixel based on the color values associated with only sample pixels positioned one each at corners of the submatrix.

Abstract: A method and system for visualizing micro-contrast. At least one processor obtains a selected root image from a digital video, generates an assistive image, and blends the assistive image with the selected root image to obtain a mutated image, which configured to be displayed by a display device. The selected root image includes root pixels each associated with color values. The assistive image is generated based on a plurality of micro-contrast scores comprising a micro-contrast score calculated for each of at least a portion of the root pixels. The micro-contrast score is calculated for a selected one of the root pixels by identifying a submatrix centered at the selected root pixel, and calculating the micro-contrast score for the selected root pixel based on the color values associated with only sample pixels positioned one each at corners of the submatrix.

Abstract: A method and system for decaying chrominance. One or more processors obtain a selected one of a series of root images of a digital video. The selected root image includes root pixels each associated with color values. The processor(s) selects one of the root pixels until each of the root pixels has been selected. The color values associated with the selected root pixel are expressible as a color vector with a plurality of elements each storing a different one of the color values. The processor(s) determines a perceptual luminance value for the selected root pixel, generates a monochromic vector for the selected root pixel, generates a biased monochromic vector by multiplying the monochromic vector with a bias, and generates new color values associated with a new pixel of a denoised image corresponding to the selected root pixel by blending the biased monochromic vector with the color vector.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a sympathetic assistive mutation of a live camera image stream. A cameral captures a digital video including a series of root images, at least one processor generates a series of mutated images, and a display device displays the series of mutated images as a preview of at least a portion of the series of root images. Each mutated image in the series of mutated images is generated by (a) obtaining the corresponding root image, which includes root pixels, (b) applying at least one of a function and a shader to the corresponding root image to obtain an assistive color for each of a portion of the root pixels, and (c) blending the assistive color with at least one color value of each root pixel in the portion of root pixels to thereby create the mutated image.