Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device and a semiconductor device produced thereby. For example and without limitation, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, and a semiconductor device produced thereby, that that comprises a transparent, translucent, non-opaque, or otherwise optically-transmissive, external surface.

Abstract: A sensing system implements one or more MEMS microphones in order to measure mechanical waves. The sensing system can be part of a larger system used to determine motion and position of a user's hand or other body part. The MEMS microphones can be part of a plurality of MEMS microphones. There may additionally be MEMS microphones that transmit mechanical waves at certain frequencies that can be measured by the MEMS microphones and subsequently distinguished from other mechanical waves and used to determine additional information regarding movement and position.

Abstract: Techniques for use by a mobile device configured to operate in a wireless network for the communication of data messages with a server are described. When the mobile device does not have an open session with the server, the mobile device receives from a service node via the wireless network a message which informs the mobile device that a data message has arrived at the server and needs to be retrieved. The message includes an identifier which identifies the data message at the server. In response to opening an application at the mobile device, the mobile device communicates directly with the server via the wireless network for retrieving the data message. This involves commencing an open session with the server, sending to the server a command for retrieving the data message, and receiving from the server the data message in response to sending the command. The mobile device may use the identifier for retrieving the data message from the server.

Abstract: Aspects relate to a portable device that may be used to identify a critical intensity and an anaerobic work capacity of an individual. The device may utilize muscle oxygen sensor data, speed data, or power data. The device may utilize data from multiple exercise sessions, or may utilize data from a single exercise session. The device may additionally estimate a critical intensity from a previous race time input from a user.

Abstract: A filler material includes a combination of a cement and a solid waste. The solid waste is in a proportion of about 6% up to about 94% of the filler material. The filler material can be used to strengthen the stability of landfills.

Abstract: A multimodal sensing system comprises a plurality of sensors placed proximate to a body part. The sensing system receives, using a plurality of sensors, a plurality of signals related to at least one of a movement and a pose of the body part. The sensing system then extrapolates information regarding the type of movement or pose and at least one characteristic of the type a movement or pose.

Abstract: A person support system is disclosed that includes cooling features to provide focal cooling to a subject supported by the person support system. Embodiments of the person support system include a longitudinal frame having at least one side rail, a deck position on the longitudinal frame, a support pad positioned on the deck, and a cooling source thermally coupled to the deck. The deck is a thermally conductive material. The cooling source draws heat from a portion of the support pad, through the top surface of the deck, and through the deck thereby cooling the portion of the support pad. The cooling source may be positioned in the side rail or directly to a bottom surface of the deck. Cooling systems that are removeably coupleable to person support systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for managing patient medical records comprises a medical records services and database platform, one or more patient physical tracking devices, and one or more healthcare provider scanning devices. The healthcare provider scanning devices are configured to enroll new patients into a medical records services and database platform by creating one or more enrolled patient physical tracking devices and scan one or more enrolled patient physical tracking devices. The system comprises one or more pharmacist scanning devices configured to scan the one or more enrolled patient physical tracking devices; scan information associated with a medication prescribed to an enrolled patient; and associate the enrolled patient with the medication via the medical records services and database platform.

Abstract: An extended medical test system provides a user-friendly apparatus that can be used to perform a plurality of diagnostic functions. In an example of an eye examination system, the system is configured to capture one or more patient images containing a patient's eye and a surrounding body portion, and perform additional diagnostic functions as well as the eye examination.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems, software, and computer implemented methods for tracking of a conversation and management of multi-channel, multi-interaction customer conversations across multiple chat bots. One example system includes operations to receive a first signal comprising a first set of conversational input received via interactions with a conversational interface from a client device, the conversational interface associated with a plurality of chat bots and manages interactions between the client device and the plurality of chat bots. The received conversational input is analyzed to determine a context of the received conversational input based on characteristics of the received conversational input. A request is transmitted to an identified first chat bot associated with the determined context and a response is received from the identified first chat bot. The response is transmitted to the client device for presentation.

Abstract: A sensor system comprises a plurality of receiving antennas. Another plurality of antennas functions as transmitting antennas. The antennas may be placed on a deformable substrate. The deformable substrate may be part of a band that is worn proximate to a hand.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to tracking objects such as, for example, sport participants using a combination of LIDAR and visual camera image data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reproxalap ophthalmic solution, and methods of using the same for treating a disease or disorder such as allergic conjunctivitis.

Abstract: Aspects relate to athletic metric values from data received from different sources having different devices that employ different processes to calculate the values. Data may be received from a connected device that utilizes a first operating protocol, and be received by a device utilizing a second operating protocol. An activity metric may be identified from received data, and a determination may be made as to whether the activity metric is calculated using a best available data source. If it is determined that the received data represents a best available data source, the received data may be added to a metric database, the received data may be classified into an activity group, and an energy expenditure value may be calculated from the received data.

Abstract: An array of antennas form a sensor device. Some of the array of antennas function as receivers and some of the array of antennas function as transmitters. Each of the transmitters may transmit a unique frequency orthogonal signal that may be received at the receivers. Measurements of the received signal are then used to determine a hand motion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic tripod wherein at least one leg section of at least one leg of the tripod is deployed by hydraulic means in a predetermined sequence. The present invention may also relate to a stabilization platform having at least one hydraulic leg. The hydraulic tripod provides a semi-automated solution for the deployment of at least one leg of a tripod. The semi-automated deployment allows the user a hands-free experience and allows for correct positioning of the head member from the start of assembly with no further iterative adjustment. During use the user manually engages a handle and an input device adjoined to a head member of the hydraulic tripod. As a result of the manual engagement of the input device, a characteristic of a hydraulic cylinder is altered resulting in the initiation, stopping or manipulation of the deployment of the at least one leg section.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device and a semiconductor device produced thereby. For example and without limitation, various aspects of this disclosure provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, and a semiconductor device produced thereby, that that comprises a transparent, translucent, non-opaque, or otherwise optically-transmissive, external surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heteroaryl compounds and pharmaceutical preparations thereof. The invention further relates to methods of treating or preventing cardiovascular diseases, and methods treating sepsis or septic shock, using the novel heterocyclic compounds disclosed herein.

Abstract: Techniques for use by a mobile device configured to operate in a wireless network for the communication of data messages with a server are described. When the mobile device does not have an open session with the server, the mobile device receives from a service node via the wireless network a message which informs the mobile device that a data message has arrived at the server and needs to be retrieved. The message includes an identifier which identifies the data message at the server. In response to opening an application at the mobile device, the mobile device communicates directly with the server via the wireless network for retrieving the data message. This involves commencing an open session with the server, sending to the server a command for retrieving the data message, and receiving from the server the data message in response to sending the command. The mobile device may use the identifier for retrieving the data message from the server.

Abstract: Disclosed are keyboards and keyboard switches sensitive to touch, including, hover and pressure. The keyboard switches have transmit and receive antennae that are spaced apart such that no portion of the transmit antenna touches any portion of the receive antenna. The keyboard switches are arranged in logical rows and logical columns such that each of the keyboard switches is associated with one row and one column. Signal emitters are conductively coupled to the transmit antennae for each of the keyboard switches associated with each of the rows, and each of the signal emitters are adapted to cause each of the transmit antennae to transmit one or more source signals. Receivers are coupled to the receive antennae for each of the keyboard switches associated with each of the columns, and each of the receivers are adapted to capture a frame of signals present on the coupled receive antennae.