Abstract: The present invention provides methods of increasing oil production, hydraulic fracturing, and carbon sequestration in subterranean formations. Surface treatment compositions used in these methods are also disclosed. The methods comprise: (1) injecting into the well the surface treatment composition with or without a pretreatment; (2) allowing one or more components of the surface treatment composition to chemically bond to a surface of the subterranean formation; and (3) removing oil from the well or from one or more production wells that are in fluid communication with the well. The surface treatment composition comprises (a) a fluid comprising a hydrocarbon liquid, a supercritical fluid, and/or a liquefied gas; and (b) a surface modifying component. The component (b) comprises (i) an organometallic compound and (ii) an organosilane having halogen substituents. In carbon sequestration, the fluid (a) contains carbon dioxide.

Abstract: An automated projector image optimization (APIO) system for a vehicle having a control system is provided. The APIO system includes a projector configured to display an image, a processor configured to be electrically connected to the control system, and a memory having instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including receiving a user input corresponding to a display surface, determining a preferred orientation of the projector relative to the display surface, and employing the control system to move the vehicle so that the projector is in the preferred orientation.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive range data from a range sensor of a vehicle, detect a person in proximity to the vehicle based on the range data, activate a camera of the vehicle upon detecting the person, set a parameter of one of the camera or a facial recognition algorithm based on the range data of the person, and perform the facial recognition algorithm on the person using data from the camera.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods for identifying impairment using measurement devices.

Abstract: A respiratory device includes a blower having an inlet and an outlet, a patient interface, and a valve including a valve member that is rotatable from a first position to a second position. The outlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that positive pressure is provided to a patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the first position. The inlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that negative pressure is provided to the patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the second position. The valve member is rotatably oscillated back and forth when the valve member is in the first position and when the valve member is in the second position so that oscillations in the positive pressure and negative pressure, respectively, are provided to the patient's airway.

Abstract: A device may receive image data identifying images of a network device, and may receive environmental data, historical outage data, performance data, customer data, and historical weather data associated with the network device. The device may process the image data, with a first model, to identify objects of the network device and to generate classifications for the objects, and may process the objects, the classifications, and the environmental data, with a second model, to determine relationships between an environment of the network device and the objects. The device may process the objects, the classifications, the environmental data, the relationships, the historical outage data, the performance data, the customer data, and the historical weather data, with a third model, to predict a probability of damage to the network device or maintenance issues for the network device, and may perform actions based on the probability of damage and/or the maintenance issues.

Abstract: A method for controlling informatics and biological processes is disclosed. The method may include projecting at least one portion of a body of a user with coherent holographic light waves by use of a coherent light source. The method includes generating a plurality of images based on the projection of the at least one portion of the body of the user with the coherent holographic light waves. The method includes analyzing the generated plurality of images to determine at least one of: biological information of the body of the user, or information states of a nervous system associated with the user. The method includes transmitting one or more signals to at least neurons in the body of the user based on the analyzed plurality of images for control of one or more biological processes associated with the user.

Abstract: Document creation systems and methods are provided for a potential risk relationship between an enterprise and an entity. A back-end application computer server may include a data collection engine to exchange information with a remote entity device associated with the entity. A bundle creation engine may receive the information about the entity and automatically and dynamically create a potential bundle of optional risk relationship components (each associated with an electronic file representing an optional risk relationship component document). A presentation engine may present information about the potential bundle and receive an indication of a selected subset of the potential bundle of optional risk relationship components. A final document construction engine may automatically construct, based on the selected subset and associated electronic files representing component documents, an electronic file representing a risk relationship package document to be transmitted to the remote entity device.

Abstract: A vehicle entry system which identifies authorized users via facial recognition has an image sensor configured to capture real-time images according to a predetermined field of view from a vehicle. A lockout device is configured to selectably provide access to the vehicle. The entry system has a controller configured to (A) analyze a first one of the captured images for matching to a stored facial pattern corresponding to an authorized user of the vehicle, (B) detect a request for a secondary authentication after the captured image being analyzed fails to match the stored facial pattern, (C) analyze a second one of the captured images for a nonbiometric secondary code entrusted to a secondary user; and (D) issue a command for the lockout device to grant the access to the vehicle when the secondary code is detected.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for managing activity notifications and determining incident scores for a plurality of locations indicating a level of vulnerability to damage or service disruption of an item of utility infrastructure. In an aspect, a method can include receiving an activity notification including an activity location; determining a location incident score for the activity location based a location-score heatmap; determining an activity notification disposition based on the incident score; and transmitting a message including the disposition. In another aspect a method can include training a location scoring model based on features from combined records including historical activity notifications and incident reports corresponding to a plurality of locations.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and ligands, and compositions formed therewith, that modulate insulin secretion and suppress appetite by activating ectopic olfactory receptors. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the compositions to treat endocrine diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, and disorders, such as abnormal insulin secretion.

Abstract: Provided is a hose including a first connector assembly including a regulator assembly, a second connector assembly, and a hose assembly coupled to the first and second connector assemblies. The hose assembly includes an inner hose member having first and second ends, an outer hose member having first and second ends, a first hose connector assembly coupled to the first ends of the inner hose member and outer hose member and the first connector assembly, and a second hose connector assembly coupled to the second ends of the inner hose member and outer hose member and the second connector assembly.

Abstract: Foamed articles including a foamed thermoplastic elastomeric material, methods of making the articles, and methods for manufacturing articles of footwear, apparel, and athletic equipment incorporating the articles are provided. One exemplary method for making a foamed article comprises placing an article comprising a foamable material and carbon dioxide in a vessel, the foamable material; maintaining the vessel at a first pressure and first temperature at which the carbon dioxide is a liquid and carbon dioxide is soluble in the foamable material; optionally exposing the infused article to a second temperature and second pressure; and subjecting the article to a third pressure and third temperature at which the infused carbon dioxide phase transitions to a gas, thereby expanding the foamable material into a foamed material and forming the foamed article.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a structure including an upper insulating material overlying a lower insulating material, a conductive element underlying the lower insulating material, and a conductive material comprising a metal line and a contact. The conductive material extends from an upper surface of the upper insulating material to an upper surface of the conductive element. The structure also comprises a liner material adjacent the metal line. A width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the metal line external to the contact is relatively less than a width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the contact. Related methods, memory devices, and electronic systems are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects described herein may allow for a plug-in device including a base having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. A first PCB has a first surface defining a first plane, and a plurality of pins connected to and extending outwardly from the first surface, with each pin being received in one of the apertures of the base. A bracket secures the first PCB to the base. A second PCB is secured to the bracket, extending outwardly from the first PCB and defining a second plane, with the second plane being at an acute angle with respect to the first plane. An antenna housing is secured to the bracket and the second PCB and includes at least a first antenna. A cover is releasably secured to the base.

Abstract: Foamed articles including a foamed thermoplastic elastomeric material, methods of making the articles, and methods for manufacturing articles of footwear, apparel, and athletic equipment incorporating the articles are provided. One exemplary method for making a foamed article comprises placing an article comprising a foamable fibrous element and carbon dioxide in a vessel, the foamable fibrous element comprising a plurality of filaments, fibers, and/or yarns, wherein each member of the plurality comprises a foamable material; maintaining the vessel at a first pressure and first temperature at which the carbon dioxide is a liquid and carbon dioxide is soluble in the foamable material; optionally exposing the infused article to a second temperature and second pressure; and subjecting the article to a third pressure and third temperature at which the infused carbon dioxide phase transitions to a gas, thereby expanding the foamable material into a foamed material and forming the foamed article.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for the continuous production of carbon black or carbon containing compounds. The process is performed by converting a carbon containing feedstock, including generating a plasma gas with electrical energy, accelerating the plasma gas through a nozzle, whose diameter is narrowing in the direction of the plasma gas, guiding the plasma gas into a reaction area where feedstock is injected under conditions generated by aerodynamic and electromagnetic forces, including intense rapid mixing between the plasma gas and feedstock occurs. There is no significant recirculation of feedstock into the plasma chamber, and the reaction zone does not immediately come into contact with any contact surfaces. The products of reaction are cooled, and the carbon black or carbon containing compounds are separated from the other reaction products.

Abstract: An integrated display system for power machines. The integrated display system includes a plurality of displays. Each of the plurality of displays are positioned between two layers of transparent material and at least two of the plurality of displays are integrated into different sides of a power machine.

Abstract: A method and system documenting the distribution of durable medical equipment (DME) is disclosed. A user authenticates their access via an authentication token and enters or scans a unique identifier from one or more physical supply boxes that have been previously designated for distribution to patients. This unique identifier and the authentication token are sent to a server. The server validates the unique identifier and authentication token and responds with a collection of data necessary to document a proof of transaction. The collection of data is presented in an electronic format to the patient who reviews the data and electronically signs for the DME products. The signature, collection of data, user authentication token, and a timestamp are then sent back to the server for storage in memory in a Proof of Delivery file.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlled operation of an intravascular lithotripsy (“IVL”) system for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, control arrangements are disclosed concerning managing and/or providing and/or assessing the electrical energy needed to generate an electrical arc between a set of spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-fillable member.