Abstract: A method includes retrieving a map of a 3D geometry of an environment the map including a plurality of non-spatial attribute values each corresponding to one of a plurality of non-spatial attributes and indicative of a plurality of non-spatial sensor readings acquired throughout the environment, receiving a plurality of sensor readings from a device within the environment wherein each of the sensor readings corresponds to at least one of the non-spatial attributes and matching the plurality of received sensor readings to at least one location in the map to produce a determined sensor location.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising a first composition comprising an inorganic heat generating agent that generates a heat by mixing with water; and a second composition comprising a cationic surfactant system comprising a mono-alkyl quaternized ammonium salt cationic surfactant, a high melting point fatty compound, and an aqueous carrier; wherein the ratio of the first composition to the second composition is from about 35:65 to 98:2; the difference in viscosities between the first and second composition is less than 3.5 Pa·s; the first and second compositions are kept separate from one another until dispensed; and the cosmetic composition when dispensed has a warming benefit.

Abstract: Methods and systems for time marking of media items at a platform using machine-learning are provided herein. A media item is provided to users of a platform. An indication of the identified media item is provided as input to a machine-learning model that is trained using different feature types of historical media items to predict a plurality of content segments of a given media item each depicting, to the one or more users, a distinct section of the media item. One or more outputs of the machine-learning model are obtained comprising time marks identifying each of the plurality of content segments of the media item. Each of the plurality of content segments are associated with a segment start indicator for a timeline of the media item. The media item and an indication of each segment start indicator is provided for presentation to at least one user.

Abstract: A heart valve prosthesis can be delivered in a serial configuration to a native heart valve using a transcatheter approach. The implantation device can utilize track wires to guide a valve anchor of the prosthesis into a desired position within the native valve. A valve frame of the prosthesis can then be advanced into position and expanded within the valve anchor.

Abstract: A stomach lining patch includes a collapsible frame, a membrane covering the collapsible frame, collapsible frame and the membrane providing a collapsed configuration suitable for endoluminal delivery to a stomach of a patient and an expanded configuration suitable for lining an internal surface of a gastric wall of the stomach, and a set of anchoring arms extending from the collapsible frame and being configured to pass through a puncture in the gastric wall and lay flat against an outer surface of the gastric wall when the collapsible frame and the membrane are in an expanded configuration lining the internal surface of the gastric wall.

Abstract: A system configured to derive a motion estimate for a SLAM device using an IMU forming a part of the SLAM system. The system may be configured to refine the motion estimate via a visual-inertial odometry optimization process to produce a refined estimate and refine the refined estimate via a laser odometry optimization process by minimizing at least one residual squared error between at least one feature in a current scan and at least one previously scanned feature.

Abstract: Devices and methods are discussed herein for protection from embolisms and microembolisms in a subject undergoing catheter-based intravascular procedures. The embolic protection devices have an expandable support frame comprising U-shaped members and leg members which facilitate proper placements in a defective valve annulus. The filtering devices expand in the vessels and allow blood flow to continue through the vessels, thereby catching and removing debris of the flowing blood. Also disclosed are embolic protection devices for use with a sutureless valve prosthesis which is implanted via catheter-based methods.

Abstract: A rinse-off hair treatment product with a multi-chamber tube package that can contain a dual-phase rinse-off hair treatment composition that can provide a warming sensation and hair conditioning. The multi-chamber tube package can be a tube-in-tube package with an outer tube with an outer chamber that contains a conditioning composition and an inner tube with an inner chamber that contains a warming composition. The inner chamber is fluidly connected to one or more central orifices by an inner nozzle channel and the outer channel is fluidly connected to one or more outer orifices by an outer channel. The ratio of the area of the central orifice(s) to the outer orifice(s) can be greater than 1. The ratios can help the product dispense as a single stream with two visible phases, which has been found to prompt the consumer to intuitively mix the composition, thereby activating a warming sensation.

Abstract: Methods for delivering a pulmonary or mitral valve prosthesis using a transcatheter approach are provided. The implantation devices can utilize movable claspers for both positioning and anchoring the valve prostheses within the native cardiac valve, minimizing the extent of imaging necessary.

Abstract: A mapping system, comprising an inertial measurement unit; a camera unit; a laser scanning unit; and a computing system in communication with the inertial measurement unit, the camera unit, and the laser scanning unit, wherein the computing system computes first measurement predictions based on inertial measurement data from the inertial measurement unit at a first frequency, second measurement predictions based on the first measurement predictions and visual measurement data from the camera unit at a second frequency and third measurement predictions based on the second measurement predictions and laser ranging data from the laser scanning unit at a third frequency.

Abstract: A method of pose calculation for a portable three-dimensional scanning device including a first sensor and a second sensor the method including utilizing data from the first sensor and data from the second sensor to acquire data defining six degrees of freedom of the scanning device to optimize a first pose calculation, receiving data comprising one of data from the first sensor and data from the second sensor, selecting a subset of the six degrees of freedom of the scanning device, utilizing the data from the first sensor and the received data for the selected subset of six degrees of freedom to optimize a second pose, wherein the unselected degrees of freedom are retained from the first pose and storing received data associated with the second camera pose in a point cloud database.

Abstract: A stomach lining patch includes a collapsible frame, a membrane covering the collapsible frame, collapsible frame and the membrane providing a collapsed configuration suitable for endoluminal delivery to a stomach of a patient and an expanded configuration suitable for lining an internal surface of a gastric wall of the stomach, and a set of anchoring arms extending from the collapsible frame and being configured to pass through a puncture in the gastric wall and lay flat against an outer surface of the gastric wall when the collapsible frame and the membrane are in an expanded configuration lining the internal surface of the gastric wall.

Abstract: A method comprises accessing a data set comprising a LIDAR acquired point cloud comprising a plurality of points each of which are attributed with at least a geospatial coordinate, sub-sampling at least a portion of the plurality of points to derive a representative sample of the plurality of points and displaying the representative sample of the plurality of points.

Abstract: A system configured to autonomously operate a vehicle within an environment is disclosed herein. The system includes a vehicle including a sensing system with a single active sensor configured to detect objects within an environment as the vehicle travels on a journey along a travel path within the environment. The system further includes a computing system communicably coupled to the vehicle. The computing system includes a memory configured to store a three-dimensional map of the environment, and a processor configured to determine an updated pose of the vehicle based on the three-dimensional map and input from the single active sensor of the vehicle. The processor is further configured to generate an updated travel path for the vehicle, wherein the updated travel path is generated based on the updated pose of the vehicle within the environment determined by the computing system.

Abstract: Devices and methods for providing protection from embolisms and microembolisms in a subject undergoing catheter-based intravascular procedures. The embolic protection devices have an expandable support frame comprising U-shaped members and leg members which facilitate proper placements in a defective valve annulus. The filtering devices expand in the vessels and allow blood flow to continue through the vessels, thereby catching and removing debris of the flowing blood. Also disclosed are embolic protection devices for use with a sutureless valve prosthesis which is implanted via catheter-based methods.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a behavior control method and apparatus for a virtual live streaming character. In an embodiment, a method comprises: acquiring viewer behavior data of a live streaming service, and determining atmosphere data of the live streaming service according to the viewer behavior data; acquiring scenario data of the live streaming service, using the viewer behavior data, the atmosphere data, and the scenario data as behavior decision input data, and performing multi-modal feedback behavior decision-making based on the behavior decision input data to acquire a behavior control instruction; and performing a corresponding behavior operation according to the behavior control instruction.

Abstract: A method of processing a database configuration parameter, performed by a computer device, is provided. The method includes: (a) obtaining a current configuration parameter of a database; (b) determining a current database state indicator value corresponding to the current configuration parameter; (c) generating, by using a parameter adjustment model, parameter adjustment data based on the current database state indicator value; (d) adjusting the current configuration parameter based on the parameter adjustment data, to obtain a new configuration parameter; (e) updating the current configuration parameter to the new configuration parameter; and (f) repeating operations (b)-(e) until an adjustment termination condition is met, to obtain the updated current configuration parameter as a recommended configuration parameter upon adjustment termination.

Abstract: A method includes retrieving a map of a 3D geometry of an environment the map including a plurality of non-spatial attribute values each corresponding to one of a plurality of non-spatial attributes and indicative of a plurality of non-spatial sensor readings acquired throughout the environment, receiving a plurality of sensor readings from a device within the environment wherein each of the sensor readings corresponds to at least one of the non-spatial attributes and matching the plurality of received sensor readings to at least one location in the map to produce a determined sensor location.

Abstract: One example method of testing an electrical device comprises transmitting a data pattern to a memory device of the electrical device by a controller of the electrical device to provide a written data pattern to the memory device, wherein the data pattern replicates a resonant frequency of at least a portion of the electrical device, reading the written data pattern from the memory device with the controller, and comparing the written data pattern to the data pattern.