Abstract: A computerized method for determining an operability status of a ball-throwing machine is disclosed that includes operations of obtaining sensor data collected by a sensor during deployment of the ball-throwing machine to perform operations according to a training program including launching a series of balls, wherein the sensor is disposed on the ball-throwing machine, parsing the sensor data into segments, comparing the segments to a sequence of predetermined signatures, wherein the sequence of the predetermined signatures is ordered according to actions specified by the training program, and wherein the predetermined signatures represent known sensor data values for the operations performed according to the training program, and when at least a first threshold percentage of the segments are indicated as being inconsistent with the sequence of predetermined signatures, determining that the ball-throwing machine is operating abnormally.

Abstract: A ball-throwing machine is disclosed that includes one or more launch wheels configured to impart motion to one or more balls, a frame attached to the one or more launch wheels, and a control circuit configured to control the one or more launch wheels. The control circuit includes a processor, non-transitory, computer-readable medium having logic stored thereon, and one or more operational sensors, where the one or more operational sensors are configured to obtain data pertaining to operation of the ball-throwing machine including a launch of a first ball of the one or more balls. In some instances, imparting motion to the one or more balls includes rotating the one or more launch wheels to cause delivery of the one or more balls to a player, wherein the one or more balls are one or more soccer balls.

Abstract: A computerized method for determining an operability status of a ball-throwing machine is disclosed. The computerized method includes operations of obtaining data from operational sensors of the ball-throwing machine collected during operation thereof, and determining the operability status of the ball-throwing machine from the collected data. The operational sensors may be disposed on the ball-throwing machine. Operation of the ball-throwing machine includes performance of a series of ball-launch sequences resulting in launching a series of balls according to a training program. The ball-throwing machine may include one or more launch wheels configured to launch one or more balls by imparting motion thereto, a frame to which the one or more launch wheels are coupled, and a control circuit configured to control the one or more launch wheels and including a processor.

Abstract: A ball-throwing machine is disclosed that includes one or more launch wheels configured to impart motion to one or more balls, a wheel motor coupled to each of the one or more launch wheels, a first encoder coupled to a first wheel motor coupled to a first launch wheel, a frame attached to the one or more launch wheels, and a control circuit configured to control the one or more launch wheels. In some instances, the control circuit includes a processor, and non-transitory, computer-readable medium having logic stored thereon, wherein the logic, upon execution by the processor, is configured to cause performance of operations including: receiving wheel motor data from the first encoder, wherein the wheel motor data includes a log of revolutions per minute of the first wheel motor, and detect whether a first ball was launched based on a variation in the wheel motor data.

Abstract: A ball-throwing machine is disclosed that includes one or more launch wheels configured to impart motion to one or more balls, a frame to which the one or more launch wheels couple, wherein a staging area is formed within the frame adjacent the one or more launch wheels, a ball-sensor, and a control circuit configured to control the one or more launch wheels. The control circuit includes a processor, and non-transitory, computer-readable medium having logic stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause performance of operations including: receiving ball-sensor data from the ball-sensor, and determining whether a ball is present within the staging area based on the ball-sensor data. In some instances, the ball-sensor is an optical sensor configured to project a light signal into the staging area and detect a reflected light signal when the ball is present within the staging area.

Abstract: A computerized method for determining an operability status of a ball-throwing machine is disclosed. The method includes operations of obtaining sensor data collected by a sensor during deployment of the ball-throwing machine to perform operations according to a training program, wherein the sensor is disposed on the ball-throwing machine, deploying a trained machine learning model on the sensor data resulting in a classification of a current operability status of the ball-throwing machine or a prediction of a future operability status of the ball-throwing machine, and generating an alert when the classification indicates that the ball-throwing machine is operating abnormally or the prediction indicates the ball-throwing machine is predicted to operate abnormally.

Abstract: A medication delivery system having a holding chamber capable of delivering dosages of medicament from a metered dose inhaler. The holding chamber includes an actuator detector, a flow detector, and a display. In another embodiment, a medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an input end and an output end, a metered dose inhaler operably coupled to the input end of the holding chamber, and a metered dose inhaler identifier associated with the holding chamber and operable to identify the metered dose inhaler coupled to the holding chamber.

Abstract: A plasmon resonance system, instrument, cartridge, and methods for analysis of analytes is disclosed. A PR system is provided that may include a DMF-LSPR cartridge that may support both digital microfluidic (DMF) capability and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) capability for analysis of analytes. In some examples, the DMF portion of the DMF-LSPR cartridge may include an electrode arrangement for performing droplet operations, whereas the LSPR portion of the DMF-LSPR cartridge may include an LSPR sensor. In other examples, the LSPR portion of the DMF-LSPR cartridge may include an in-line reference channel, wherein the in-line reference channel may be a fluid channel including at least one functionalized LSPR sensor (or sample spot) and at least one non-functionalized LSPR sensor (or reference spot). Additionally, methods of using the PR system for analysis of analytes are provided.

Abstract: There is disclosed a bush comprising an internal surface and an external surface. The internal surface defines a bore and is configured to support movement of a body received in the bore. The external surface defines an outer radius. The external surface comprises one or more recesses.

Abstract: Immunogenic peptides, fusion polypeptides, and carrier molecules which include the immunogenic peptides, and immunogenic compositions which include these immunogenic peptides, fusion heterologous polypeptides, and/or carrier molecules bearing the peptides, and which are able to elicit antibody production against infectious organisms, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and their use in causing an antibody response against one or more strains of infectious organism, such as B. pertussis (Bp).

Abstract: A means for retaining particulate matter, for use in process equipment operated with a fluid, including: a particle retention chamber, a means of suspension, a means of fastening, a support, wherein the particle retention chamber is configured to be suspended from the support by the means of suspension; the means of fastening is configured to fasten the means of suspension to the support.

Abstract: A means for retaining particulate matter, for use in process equipment operated with a fluid, including: a particle retention chamber, a means of suspension, a means of fastening, a support, wherein the particle retention chamber is configured to be suspended from the support by the means of suspension; the means of fastening is configured to fasten the means of suspension to the support.

Abstract: A light fixture having an antler arm portion includes a main body member; a plurality of channels each defining an electrical conduit formed on the antler arm portion, each of the electrical conduits extending outwardly from said main body member and being sized and configured for wiring of an electric light element; each of said plurality of electric light elements being sized and configured for being secured to a distal end of a respective one of said plurality of electrical conduits; and wherein each of said plurality of electric light elements includes a bulb base and a replaceable light bulb, wherein each one of said bulb bases is affixed to the distal end of a corresponding one of the plurality of electrical conduits.

Abstract: A light fixture having an antler arm portion includes a main body member; a plurality of channels each defining an electrical conduit formed on the antler arm portion, each of the electrical conduits extending outwardly from said main body member and being sized and configured for wiring of an electric light element; each of said plurality of electric light elements being sized and configured for being secured to a distal end of a respective one of said plurality of electrical conduits; and wherein each of said plurality of electric light elements includes a bulb base and a replaceable light bulb, wherein each one of said bulb bases is affixed to the distal end of a corresponding one of the plurality of electrical conduits.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a method and system for the delivery of virtual reality content that enables a more immersive experience to the user by adaptively changing display parameters of virtual reality content using resolution-defined projections. The resolution-defined projections are two-dimensional and virtual reality content agnostic. According to some aspects, the projections can be used to generate virtual reality content images and video that can be encoded and/or compressed for processing and transmission with lower or without increasing bandwidth requirements, and to be perceived of a higher resolution. Additional aspects include, the adaptive focus via the resolution-defined projections using the user's viewing direction and/or orientation, optimization data from a feedback loop and/or crowdsourcing data.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a method and system for the predictive processing of virtual reality content that enables a more immersive experience to the user by adaptively changing parameters of virtual reality content using desired resolution distributions. in some embodiments, the desired resolution distributions can be used in generating resolution-defined projections. The resolution-defined projections can be two-dimensional and virtual reality content agnostic. According to some aspects, the projections can be used to generate virtual reality content images and video that can be encoded and/or compressed using predictive processing and transmission with lower or without increasing bandwidth requirements, and to be perceived of a higher resolution. Additional aspects include, the adaptive focus via the resolution-defined projections using the user's viewing direction and/or orientation, optimization data from a feedback loop and/or crowdsourcing data.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a method and system for the predictive processing of virtual reality content that enables a more immersive experience to the user by adaptively changing parameters of virtual reality content using desired resolution distributions. In some embodiments, the desired resolution distributions can be used in generating resolution-defined projections. The resolution-defined projections can be two-dimensional and virtual reality content agnostic. According to some aspects, the projections can be used to generate virtual reality content images and video that can be encoded and/or compressed using predictive processing and transmission with lower or without increasing bandwidth requirements, and to be perceived of a higher resolution. Additional aspects include, the adaptive focus via the resolution-defined projections using the user's viewing direction and/or orientation, optimization data from a feedback loop and/or crowdsourcing data.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a method and system for the delivery of virtual reality content that enables a more immersive experience to the user by adaptively changing display parameters of virtual reality content using resolution-defined projections. The resolution-defined projections are two-dimensional and virtual reality content agnostic. According to some aspects, the projections can be used to generate virtual reality content images and video that can be encoded and/or compressed for processing and transmission with lower or without increasing bandwidth requirements, and to be perceived of a higher resolution. Additional aspects include, the adaptive focus via the resolution-defined projections using the user's viewing direction and/or orientation, optimization data from a feedback loop and/or crowdsourcing data.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a method and system for the delivery of virtual reality content that enables a more immersive experience to the user by adaptively changing desired resolution distributions according to a variety of parameters and to create resolution-defined projections. The resolution-defined projections can be two-dimensional and virtual reality content agnostic. According to some aspects, the projections can be used to generate virtual reality content images and video that can be encoded and/or compressed for processing and transmission with lower or without increasing bandwidth requirements, and to be perceived of a higher resolution. Additional aspects may include, the adaptive focus via the resolution-defined projections using the user's viewing direction and/or orientation, system limitations, user vision's constraints, optimization data from a feedback loop and/or crowdsourcing data.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a method and system for the delivery of virtual reality content that enables a more immersive experience to the user by adaptively changing desired resolution distributions according to a variety of parameters and to create resolution-defined projections. The resolution-defined projections can be two-dimensional and virtual reality content agnostic. According to some aspects, the projections can be used to generate virtual reality content images and video that can be encoded and/or compressed for processing and transmission with lower or without increasing bandwidth requirements, and to be perceived of a higher resolution. Additional aspects may include, the adaptive focus via the resolution-defined projections using the user's viewing direction and/or orientation, system limitations, user vision's constraints, optimization data from a feedback loop and/or crowdsourcing data.