Abstract: An apparatus comprising means for performing: at a first time, controlling whether a user is granted access to a resource based on a response of the user to a first access task, and setting one or more restrictions on granted access to the resource based on the response of the user to the first access task; at a second time, controlling whether the user is granted access to the resource based on a response of the user to a second access task, different to the first access task, and setting one or more restrictions on granted access to the resource based on the response of the user to the second access task; and initiating a change from the first access task to the second access task, wherein the initiation of the change is causally independent of the response of the user to the first access task.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a system (100) for handling variations in a mark (110) printed by a group (105) of industrial printers (101). The system (100) obtains images of the printed mark (110) printed by each of the printers (101) in the group (105). The system (100) creates a composite image from the obtained images. The printed marks (110) appear as a repeating pattern in the composite image. The system (100) compares the printed marks (110) in the composite image to each other or to another mark. The system (100) detects variations with a first resolution in the printed marks (110) in the composite image as a result of the comparison. The system (100) creates an augmented image in which the detected variations are augmented to a second resolution. The first resolution is lower than the second resolution.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, device (1) for enhancing the delivery of CPR to a patient. The device (1) comprises: a patient side (3) for engagement with the chest of the patient; and a user side (2) for engagement with the hands of a user delivering CPR to the patient. One or more of the surface of the patient side (3) and the surface of the user side (2) is at least partially formed of a material with variable contact characteristics configured to be controlled so as to regulate the lateral force distribution profile at the one or more of the surface of the patient side (3) and the surface of the user side (2) from a force applied to the device (1) by the user and transferred through the device (1) to the patient.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to apparatuses and methods of determining an optimal viewing layout of a content item on a computing device based on user preference data. The method includes receiving a request for a content item associated with an account of a user. The method includes selecting a template having a set of elements for generating a content item. The method includes selecting a content item dataset associated with the content item. The method includes generating layout data based on the content item dataset and the selected template. The method includes sending the layout data, causing operations comprising assembling the content item for display in an application based on the layout data, and gathering user preference data in response to an interaction of the user with the displayed content item. The method includes updating the template based on the user preference data.

Abstract: Described herein are concepts, system and techniques which provide a means to construct robust high-field superconducting magnets using simple fabrication techniques and modular components that scale well toward commercialization. The resulting magnet assembly—which utilizes non-insulated, high temperature superconducting tapes (HTS) and provides for optimized coolant pathways—is inherently strong structurally, which enables maximum utilization of the high magnetic fields available with HTS technology. In addition, the concepts described herein provide for control of quench-induced current distributions within the tape stack and surrounding superstructure to safely dissipate quench energy, while at the same time obtaining acceptable magnet charge time. The net result is a structurally and thermally robust, high-field magnet assembly that is passively protected against quench fault conditions.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, device (1) for enhancing the delivery of CPR to a patient. The device (1) comprises: a patient side (3) for engagement with the chest of the patient; and a user side (2) for engagement with the hands of a user delivering CPR to the patient; and an actuator configured to at least partially alter the external form of one or more of the patient side (3) and the user side (2) so as to regulate a shape profile of the one or more of the patient side (3) and the user side (2). According to other aspects, there is provided a control method for a cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, device and a computer program which, when executed on a computing device, carries out a control method for a cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, device.

Abstract: The present specification relates to a computer-implemented method for providing at least one note taking user interface setting for a digital writing system, comprising obtaining at least one time series of data related to a progression of an education resource, recognizing the education resource based on the at least one time series of data, thereby yielding an education resource identifier specifying the education resource, selecting the at least one note taking user interface setting for the digital writing system based on the education resource identifier, and applying the at least one note taking user interface setting for the digital writing system as the education resource progresses, wherein the at least one note taking user interface setting for the digital writing system is deemed to be conducive to a learning success based on other users' having taken notes for the education resource.

Abstract: Lidar imaging techniques are disclosed. An example method includes projecting direct laser beams toward an area of interest, and projecting reflected laser beams toward the area of interest, wherein the reflected laser beams are reflected from a reflective surface disposed at a known location relative to an electronic device. The method also includes receiving light scattered in the area of interest due to the direct laser beams and the reflected laser beams. The method also includes determining signal characteristics of the detected scattered light received from the area of interest caused by both the direct laser beams and the reflected laser beams. The method also includes computing a depth map corresponding to the area of interest based on the signal characteristics.

Abstract: Mechanisms compressive sampling to detect direction of arrival (DoA) of a signal of interest (SoI), comprising: in each of a plurality of receiver paths, receiving the SoI and producing a received signal using an antenna; and using a modulator to: receive a modulator input signal (MIS) based on the received signal produced by the antenna in the path; modulate the MIS at multiple points in time (MPIT) based on different ones of a plurality of pseudo-random numbers; and produce a plurality of modulated output signals in response to the modulating of the MIS at the MPIT; summing across the receiver paths the one of the modulated output signals produced by each of the receiver paths for each of the MPIT, to produce a plurality of sum signals each corresponding to one of the MPIT; and performing a compressed sensing recovery algorithm to recover the DoA of the SoI.

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for implementing a data discovery module are disclosed. A repository includes one or more memories that stores application code for each application among a plurality of applications. A processor is operatively connected to the repository via a communication network.

Abstract: A method includes: acquiring chewing/swallowing information via a network from a sensing device installed on a user, wherein the chewing/swallowing information is related to chewing of the user when the user eats a first printed food; determining based on the chewing/swallowing information, a meal duration of the user, and determining based on a first print pattern and the meal duration, a second print pattern for a second printed food to be created by a food printer; and transmitting print control information to the food printer via the network, wherein the print control information is used for causing the food printer to create the second printed food using the determined second print pattern.

Abstract: A control method includes: acquiring chewing/swallowing information via a network from a sensing device with which a user is equipped, wherein the chewing/swallowing information is related to chewing of the user when the user eats a first printed food; determining based on the chewing/swallowing information, a swallow cycle duration of the user, and determining based on a first hardness and the swallow cycle duration, a second hardness for a second printed food to be created by a food printer; and transmitting print control information to the food printer via the network, wherein the print control information being used for causing the food printer to create the second printed food having the determined second hardness.

Abstract: A method includes: acquiring chewing/swallowing information from a sensing device installed on a user, wherein the chewing/swallowing information is related to chewing of the user when the user eats a first printed food; determining based on the chewing/swallowing information, a number of chews made by the user, and determining based on a first print pattern and the number of chews, a second print pattern for a second printed food to be created by a food printer; and transmitting print control information to the food printer via a network, wherein the print control information is used for causing the food printer to create the second printed food using the determined second print pattern.

Abstract: A management server obtains first data indicating an input value in a measurement test regarding a user's sense of taste, obtains rating information indicating the user's rating of a dish or a restaurant, generates an evaluation value of the user's sense of taste based on the first data. One search filter for filtering dishes or restaurants by using rating results of dishes or restaurants rated by sense-of-taste top scorers is provided on a dish search screen. When the evaluation value of the user's sense of taste satisfies a certain condition for the sense-of-taste top scorers, the rating information indicating the user's rating of the dish or the restaurant is included in the rating results of the dishes or restaurants rated by the sense-of-taste top scorers.

Abstract: A method includes: acquiring chewing/swallowing information from a sensing device with which a user is equipped, wherein the chewing/swallowing information is related to chewing of the user when the user eats a first printed food; determining based on the chewing/swallowing information, a number of chews made within a swallow cycle duration of the user, and determining based on a first hardness and the number of chews, a second hardness for a second printed food to be created by a food printer; and transmitting print control information to the food printer via a network, wherein the print control information is used for causing the food printer to create the second printed food having the determined second hardness.

Abstract: A management server obtains rating information indicating a second user's rating of a dish or restaurant, generates a first evaluation value of the first user's sense of taste based on a measurement test regarding the sense of taste, and generates a second evaluation value of the second user's sense of taste based on a measurement test regarding the sense of taste. One search filter for filtering dishes or restaurants based on rating results of the dishes or the restaurants rated by a second user who has a sense-of-taste characteristic similar to that of the first user is provided on a dish search screen. When the first user uses the search filter to filter dishes or restaurants, and when a first difference between the first and second evaluation values is in a first predetermined range, the second user's rating results are used to filter the dishes or the restaurant.

Abstract: Introduced here are approaches to authenticating unknown persons based on variations in the spatial properties and directionality of blood flow through vessels over time. At a high level, these approaches rely on monitoring vascular dynamics to recognize unknown persons. For example, an authentication platform may examine digital images of an anatomical region to establish how a property of the vasculature within the anatomical region changed as a result of deformation. Examples of properties include the position, size, volume, and pressure of vessels included in the vasculature, as well as the velocity and acceleration of blood flowing through the vasculature.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a writing instrument comprising a tubular body, a reservoir for an ink composition. The writing instrument comprises a nib comprising a switchable flow material, wherein the switchable flow material is configured to switch between a fluid flow preventing condition and a fluid flow enabling condition by a stimulus. The switchable flow material is configured to control flow of the ink composition from the reservoir to or towards a writing surface.

Abstract: Technologies disclosed herein are directed to context-based mobile device management. According to one embodiment, an application executing in a mobile device detects an event to trigger context-based management of the mobile device. A usage context associated with the mobile device is determined. One or more policies to enforce on the mobile device are identified as a function of the usage context. The application enforces the one or more policies on the mobile device.

Abstract: A fire suppression system includes a feed port and a channel to couple the feed port to an actuation chamber. A solenoid valve controllably blocks a connection between the feed port and the channel. Pressure from the feed port builds up in the actuation chamber based on the solenoid valve unblocking the connection. A piston is in communication with the actuation chamber. The system also includes an inlet port closed off by a disc. The piston travels through the inlet port and burst the disc based on the pressure in the actuation chamber. An outlet port is coupled to the inlet port.