Abstract: A system is provided for communication through or along a barrier. The system includes a transmitter unit for transmitting a signal comprising a transmitter housing, a transmitter fixation element for fixing a first side of the transmitter housing against a barrier, an exciter embedded in or protruding from the first side of the transmitter housing, such that the exciter is applied against the barrier by the fixation element, and an audio input. The transmitter further includes circuitry for driving the exciter based on a signal received at the audio input. The system further includes a receiver unit for receiving a signal comprising a receiver housing, a receiver fixation element for fixing a first side of the receiver housing against the barrier, a vibration sensor for detecting vibrations generated by the exciter, an audio output, and circuitry for driving the audio output based on a signal detected by the vibration sensor.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for using augmented reality with the internet of things. An augmented reality experience may be provided based on an operation of an object. Operation status information of a detected object may be obtained and a visual effect may be determined based on the operation status information. An object may be controlled using augmented reality. Operation status information of a detected object may be obtained and a control option may be determined based on the operation status information. A visual effect may be determined based on the control option and a user input regarding the control option may be obtained. A control information configured to effectuate a change in the operation of the object may be transmitted to the object.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a character engine models a character that interacts with users The modeling techniques include evaluating user input data that is associated with a user device to identify a user intent and an assessment domain, selecting a first set of inference algorithms from a plurality of inference algorithms based, at least in part, on the user intent and the assessment domain, and applying the user intent and the assessment domain to the first set of inference algorithms to generate a plurality of inferences.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a character engine models a character that interacts with users. The character engine receives user input data from a user device, and analyzes the user input data to determine a user intent and an assessment domain. Subsequently, the character engine selects inference algorithm(s) that include machine learning capabilities based on the intent and the assessment domain. The character engine computes a response to the user input data based on the selected inference algorithm(s) and a set of personality characteristics that are associated with the character. Finally, the character engine causes the user device to output the response to the user. In this fashion, the character engine includes sensing functionality, thinking and learning functionality, and expressing functionality.

Abstract: A transmitter unit is provided for transmitting a continuous waveform in a magnetic field, the continuous waveform being an unmodulated electromagnetic waveform. The transmitter unit typically comprises a transmitting solenoid for transmitting the continuous waveform, and an oscillator for generating the continuous waveform. A receiver unit is also provided, the receiver unit having receiving circuitry, such as a receiving solenoid, for receiving the continuous waveform. The receiver unit also provides an output for outputting an indication of proximity between the transmitter unit and the receiver unit, where a characteristic of the indication of proximity depends on the strength of the magnetic field generated by the transmitter unit at the location of the receiving solenoid. Also provided is a method for using a system having a transmitter unit and a receiver unit.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a character engine models a character that interacts with users. The character engine receives user input data from a user device, and analyzes the user input data to determine a user intent and an assessment domain. Subsequently, the character engine selects inference algorithm(s) that include machine learning capabilities based on the intent and the assessment domain. The character engine computes a response to the user input data based on the selected inference algorithm(s) and a set of personality characteristics that are associated with the character. Finally, the character engine causes the user device to output the response to the user. In this fashion, the character engine includes sensing functionality, thinking and learning functionality, and expressing functionality.

Abstract: A transmitter unit is provided for transmitting a continuous waveform in a magnetic field, the continuous waveform being an unmodulated electromagnetic waveform. The transmitter unit typically comprises a transmitting solenoid for transmitting the continuous waveform, and an oscillator for generating the continuous waveform. A receiver unit is also provided, the receiver unit having receiving circuitry, such as a receiving solenoid, for receiving the continuous waveform. The receiver unit also provides an output for outputting an indication of proximity between the transmitter unit and the receiver unit, where a characteristic of the indication of proximity depends on the strength of the magnetic field generated by the transmitter unit at the location of the receiving solenoid. Also provided is a method for using a system having a transmitter unit and a receiver unit.

Abstract: This application describes methods of treating cystic fibrosis or a CFTR mediated disease comprising administering Compound I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The application also describes pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and optionally comprising one or more additional CFTR modulating agents.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a weapon detection system having a radar subsystem and a magnetometer. The radar subsystem is configured to detect a set of radio frequency (RF) response signals from an item under test (IUT). The magnetometer is configured to detect a set of magnetic response signals from the IUT. The weapon detection system is configured to calculate a composite multi-source detection signal based on the set of RF response signals and the set of magnetic response signals.

Abstract: In an embodiment, users are alerted that they are about to touch their face through an acoustic or haptic (cutaneous vibration) alarm that triggers whenever either hand gets into close proximity with the mouth, nose or eyes. The proximity sensor is adjusted to reduce “nuisance” alarms when individuals put a phone to their ear or touch their hair. In one embodiment, permanent magnets are worn in wrist bands on both hands, such that, when the distance between the wrist band magnets and a magnetometer worn at the base of front of the neck is less than a predefined (or predetermined) distance, and buzzer or vibratory alerts the individual in time for them to stop themselves from touching their mouth, nose or eyes.

Abstract: A transmitter unit is provided for transmitting a continuous waveform in a magnetic field, the continuous waveform being an unmodulated electromagnetic waveform. The transmitter unit typically comprises a transmitting solenoid for transmitting the continuous waveform, and an oscillator for generating the continuous waveform. A receiver unit is also provided, the receiver unit having receiving circuitry, such as a receiving solenoid, for receiving the continuous waveform. The receiver unit also provides an output for outputting an indication of proximity between the transmitter unit and the receiver unit, where a characteristic of the indication of proximity depends on the strength of the magnetic field generated by the transmitter unit at the location of the receiving solenoid. Also provided is a method for using a system having a transmitter unit and a receiver unit.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a processor is configured to randomly select one code from a plurality of predefined codes to identify a first code. A transceiver is operatively coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to send a signal representing the first code. The transceiver is also configured to receive a signal representing a second code. The processor is configured to determine whether the second code corresponds to the first code or a third code from the plurality of predefined codes. An actuator is operatively coupled to the processor. The actuator is configured to send a first alert in response to the second code corresponding to the first code and representing an object reflecting the signal representing the first code. The actuator is configured to send a second alert in response to the second code corresponding to the third code and representing a different device being within a predefined distance.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a weapon detection system having a radar subsystem and a magnetometer. The radar subsystem is configured to detect a set of radio frequency (RF) response signals from an item under test (IUT). The magnetometer is configured to detect a set of magnetic response signals from the IUT. The weapon detection system is configured to calculate a composite multi-source detection signal based on the set of RF response signals and the set of magnetic response signals.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for bringing an object to life using a projection apparatus. An object may be augmented with a projected image by detecting a landmark associated with the object, determining a modified version of an image to compensate for an orientation of the projection apparatus to the landmark, and implementing a light generated by the projection apparatus to project the modified version of the image on a surface of the object.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a system that includes a first interactive device and control logic configured to perform an operation. The operation includes receiving historical data describing historical interactions between a user and one or more interactive devices. Additionally, the operation includes configuring the first interactive device with one or more interactive events. Each interactive event includes a respective (i) stimulus event and (ii) an action to perform responsive to an occurrence of the stimulus event, and at least one of the one or more interactive events is based on the received historical data. Responsive to detecting an occurrence of a first one of the one or more stimulus events, the operation includes causing the first interactive device to perform the corresponding action. The operation also includes updating the first interactive device with a second one or more interactive events.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a character engine models a character that interacts with users. The character engine receives user input data from a user device, and analyzes the user input data to determine a user intent and an assessment domain. Subsequently, the character engine selects inference algorithm(s) that include machine learning capabilities based on the intent and the assessment domain. The character engine computes a response to the user input data based on the selected inference algorithm(s) and a set of personality characteristics that are associated with the character. Finally, the character engine causes the user device to output the response to the user. In this fashion, the character engine includes sensing functionality, thinking and learning functionality, and expressing functionality.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for bringing an object to life using a projection apparatus.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for bringing an object to life using a projection apparatus. An object may be augmented with a projected image by detecting a landmark associated with the object, determining a modified version of an image to compensate for an orientation of the projection apparatus to the landmark, and implementing a light generated by the projection apparatus to project the modified version of the image on a surface of the object.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for using augmented reality with the internet of things. An augmented reality experience may be provided based on an operation of an object. Operation status information of a detected object may be obtained and a visual effect may be determined based on the operation status information. An object may be controlled using augmented reality. Operation status information of a detected object may be obtained and a control option may be determined based on the operation status information. A visual effect may be determined based on the control option and a user input regarding the control option may be obtained. A control information configured to effectuate a change in the operation of the object may be transmitted to the object.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for bringing an object to life using a projection apparatus. An object may be augmented with a projected image by detecting a landmark associated with the object, determining a modified version of an image to compensate for an orientation of the projection apparatus to the landmark, and implementing a light generated by the projection apparatus to project the modified version of the image on a surface of the object.