Abstract: A computer implemented method includes detecting user interaction with mixed reality displayed content in a mixed reality system. User focus is determined as a function of the user interaction based on the user interaction using a spatial intent model. A length of time for extending voice engagement with the mixed reality system is modified based on the determined user focus. Detecting user interaction with the displayed content may include tracking eye movements to determine objects in the displayed content at which the user is looking and determining a context of a user dialog during the voice engagement.

Abstract: Diverse types of crew interfaces (400, 430, 450) are provided for outputting visible, audio and tactile information to a pilot for flight control. A unified estimation of the current aircraft state and of a current phase of flight are made (110), based on flight status information. Respective coordinated visible, audio and tactile presentations for the diverse types of crew interfaces are generated, (120) coordinated so that they provide mutually consistent indications of the unified estimation of the current aircraft state, according to the unified estimation of current flight phase. The respective coordinated presentations are output (130) by the diverse types of crew interfaces to the pilot. By coordinating crew interface outputs across sight, sound and touch senses, this can relieve the pilot of workload in interpreting unsynchronised or incoherent outputs from different types of interfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a data science platform that is built with a specific focus on monitoring and analyzing the operation of industrial assets, such as trucking assets, rail assets, construction assets, mining assets, wind assets, thermal assets, oil-and-gas assets, and manufacturing assets, among other possibilities. The disclosed data science platform is configured to carry out operations including (i) ingesting asset-related data from various different data sources and storing it for downstream use, (ii) transforming the ingested asset-related data into a desired formatting structure and then storing it for downstream use, (iii) evaluating the asset-related data to derive insights about an asset's operation that may be of interest to a platform user, which may involve data science models that have been specifically designed to analyze asset-related data in order to gain a deeper understanding of an asset's operation, and (iv) presenting derived insights and other asset-related data to platform users.

Abstract: Systems and methods may deliver a personalized fragrance match to consumers based on fragrance testing, next-generation artificial intelligence, facial emotional recognition, and olfactory science. The brain's scent receptors may react to fragrance notes and ingredients, those reactions may be measured, and a custom profile may be created that pinpoints what the consumer loves to smell and predicts fragrances that the consumers may love. Using olfactory science, scent may be decoded by learning the precise receptors activated in the brain by any given fragrance, opening up immense potential for consumer facing implications. Though individual response to fragrance is subjective, the receptors being activated are not. Olfactory science enables “digitization” of fragrance, understanding the “receptor fingerprint” of any given fragrance. Accordingly, consumers may be matched to fragrances while emphasizing how the consumers want to feel when wearing the fragrance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alignment system for sheets of material using a sensor to detect reference features in the sheets. The sensor uses components within or on the sheet to accurately position the sheet relative to the sensor and hence relative to a machine.

Abstract: A wearable audio apparatus used to support multiple audio components, namely, microphones. The audio apparatus can have a single housing that contains the multiple audio components, or can have multiple housings that contain individual audio components. The housing can be easily worn by a user, such as by coupling to a headset, ear mount/hook, user's clothing, or user's body. The microphones can be acoustically matched for rapid swapping without requiring a separate audio setup. The audio components can be mounted astride, offset or near one another in the audio apparatus. The audio components can also be separately wired so that each audio component can be independently activated.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted heteroaryls of formula 1 wherein A is selected from the group consisting of N and CH D is selected from the group consisting of CH, N, NH, S and O, E is selected from the group consisting of C and N, T is selected from the group consisting of C and N, G is selected from the group consisting of C and N, and wherein each of the broken (dotted) double bonds in ring 1 are selected from either a single bond or a double bond under the proviso that all single and double bonds of ring 1 are arranged in such a way that they all form together with ring 2 an aromatic ring system, and wherein R1, M and R3 are defined according to claim 1, and to the above compounds for the treatment of a disease selected from the group consisting of asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis, allergic dermatitis, lupus erythematodes, lupus nephritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a data science platform that is built with a specific focus on monitoring and analyzing the operation of industrial assets, such as trucking assets, rail assets, construction assets, mining assets, wind assets, thermal assets, oil-and-gas assets, and manufacturing assets, among other possibilities. The disclosed data science platform is configured to carry out operations including (i) ingesting asset-related data from various different data sources and storing it for downstream use, (ii) transforming the ingested asset-related data into a desired formatting structure and then storing it for downstream use, (iii) evaluating the asset-related data to derive insights about an asset's operation that may be of interest to a platform user, which may involve data science models that have been specifically designed to analyze asset-related data in order to gain a deeper understanding of an asset's operation, and (iv) presenting derived insights and other asset-related data to platform users.

Abstract: Broadly speaking, embodiments of the present technique provide apparatus for controlling ice formation, such as during the processes of cryopreservation and freeze drying. In particular, the apparatus provides a mechanism to deliver an ice nucleating material into a biological sample that is to be preserved, without allowing the ice nucleating agent to contact or contaminate the biological matter within the sample.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method to provide information characterizing real-estate market conditions within a geographic sub-region included within a larger geographic region is described herein. An indication of the geographic sub-region is received from a user. A memory device on which is stored information characterizing a set of parcels of real property that have been listed for sale is accessed. A parcel of real property located in the sub-region and for which a purchase offer has been made is identified from the stored information. If a purchase transaction for the parcel of real property has not closed, a range of a plurality of values characterizing the purchase offer is provided in at least one graphical user interface. If a purchase transaction for the parcel of real property has closed, a specific value of the plurality of values characterizing the purchase offer is provided in at least one graphical user interface.

Abstract: A wearable audio apparatus used to support multiple audio components, namely, microphones. The audio apparatus can have a housing that contains the multiple microphones. The housing can be easily worn by a user, such as by coupling to a headset, ear mount/hook, user's clothing, or user's body. The microphones can be acoustically matched for rapid swapping without requiring a separate audio setup. The audio components can be mounted astride or near one another in the audio apparatus. The audio components can also be separately wired so that each audio component can be independently activated.

Abstract: An audio connector that has enhanced strain protection. Advantageously, the strain protection can be provided integral with the audio connector. In one embodiment, an audio connector includes an outer shell configured to connect to an audio system, an inner shell coupled to the outer shell, and a strain release member coupled to the inner shell. The strain release member can have a forward portion coupled to the inner shell and having a rearward portion extending rearward. The audio connector can also include a cable that can be secured to the rearward portion of the structural post.

Abstract: A wearable audio apparatus used to support multiple audio components, namely, microphones. The audio apparatus can have a single housing that contains the multiple audio components, or can have multiple housings that contain individual audio components. The housing can be easily worn by a user, such as by coupling to a headset, ear mount/hook, user's clothing, or user's body. The microphones can be acoustically matched for rapid swapping without requiring a separate audio setup. The audio components can be mounted astride, offset or near one another in the audio apparatus. The audio components can also be separately wired so that each audio component can be independently activated.

Abstract: An audio connector that has enhanced strain protection. Advantageously, the strain protection can be provided integral with the audio connector. In one embodiment, an audio connector includes an outer shell configured to connect to an audio system, an inner shell coupled to the outer shell, and a strain release member (e.g., structural post) coupled to the inner shell. The strain release member can have a forward portion coupled to the inner shell and having a rearward portion extending rearward. The audio connector can also include a cable that can be secured to the rearward portion of the structural post.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted heteroaryls of formula 1 wherein A is selected from the group consisting of N and CH D is selected from the group consisting of CH, N, NH, S and O, E is selected from the group consisting of C and N, T is selected from the group consisting of C and N, G is selected from the group consisting of C and N, and wherein each of the broken (dotted) double bonds in ring 1 are selected from either a single bond or a double bond under the proviso that all single and double bonds of ring 1 are arranged in such a way that they all form together with ring 2 an aromatic ring system, and wherein R1, M and R3 are defined according to claim 1, and to the above compounds for the treatment of a disease selected from the group consisting of asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis, allergic dermatitis, lupus erythematodes, lupus nephritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: A wearable audio apparatus used to support multiple audio components, namely, microphones. The audio apparatus can have a housing that contains the multiple microphones. The housing can be easily worn by a user, such as by coupling to a headset, ear mount/hook, user's clothing, or user's body. The microphones can be acoustically matched for rapid swapping without requiring a separate audio setup. The audio components can be mounted astride or near one another in the audio apparatus. The audio components can also be separately wired so that each audio component can be independently activated.