Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for operating an electronic device as a web camera are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments relate to features that enable a user to operate a mobile device as a webcam. A smartphone case can hold a smartphone and be attached to a display, such as a laptop monitor or a flatscreen monitor, with a camera of the smartphone pointed at the user. The smartphone case can include a magnet, which triggers a Hall effect sensor inside the laptop or flatscreen monitor. The sensor can be used to trigger software that enables the smartphone and laptop or computer to pair with each other, e.g., by a Bluetooth handshake. The laptop or computer can accept a Wi-Fi or physical signal, such as via USB, from the smartphone and treat that input as a video stream into the laptop or computer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating an output token sequence from an input token sequence. The method combines a look ahead tree search, such as a Monte Carlo tree search, with a sequence-to-sequence neural network system. The sequence-to-sequence neural network system has a policy output defining a next token probability distribution, and may include a value neural network providing a value output to evaluate a sequence. An initial partial output sequence is extended using the look ahead tree search guided by the policy output and, in implementations, the value output, of the sequence-to-sequence neural network system until a complete output sequence is obtained.

Abstract: A method for increasing the speed in setting artificial teeth in full dentures or dental prostheses. The method provides premade tooth segments, the premade tooth segments including at least one tooth that may be preset into a gingival roll manufactured with either the individual teeth connected together in the gingival roll or by a mid-tooth connection at the mesial and distal surfaces of each tooth in the segment. The method further includes setting the premade tooth segments into a wax bite rim and fitting the wax bite rim to the patient's mandibular or maxillary arch. Another aspect is a method for individualizing the denture or dental prosthesis whereby the incisors can be manipulated to create a personal and natural appearance.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for increasing the speed in setting artificial teeth in full dentures or dental prostheses, the method comprising providing premade tooth segments, the premade tooth segments comprising at least one tooth that may be preset into a gingival roll manufactured with either the individual teeth connected together in the gingival roll or by a mid-tooth connection at the mesial and distal surfaces (the sides of a tooth) of each tooth in the segment; setting the premade tooth segments into a wax bite rim; fitting the wax bite rim to the patient's mandibular or maxillary arch; and curing the wax bite rim. Another aspect of the disclosure includes a method for individualizing the denture or dental prosthesis whereby the incisors can be manipulated to create a personal and natural appearance.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for increasing the speed in setting artificial teeth in full dentures or dental prostheses, the method comprising providing premade tooth segments, the premade tooth segments comprising at least one tooth that may be preset into a gingival roll manufactured with either the individual teeth connected together in the gingival roll or by a mid-tooth connection at the mesial and distal surfaces (the sides of a tooth) of each tooth in the segment; setting the premade tooth segments into a wax bite rim; fitting the wax bite rim to the patient's mandibular or maxillary arch; and curing the wax bite rim. Another aspect of the disclosure includes a method for individualizing the denture or dental prosthesis whereby the incisors can be manipulated to create a personal and natural appearance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for combating distracted driving that is the result of using an electronic device in a vehicle inhibits the device or its distracting functions when the device is traveling over walking speed. The system is especially useful in combating distracted driving due to texting.