Abstract: A sensing system comprising a sensing unit and a sensor drive, wherein the sensing unit comprises a sensing circuit and a memory circuit, the sensing circuit and the memory circuit being electrically isolated from each other within the sensing unit.

Abstract: A redirection of a URL page request may be performed by monitoring an upstream path from a subscriber to the internet through an ISP. When a URL page request is detected from a subscriber for whom a redirection is required, a redirection device generates a single TCP packet response that mimics a response from the intended destination server. The single TCP packet includes a set FIN bit that closes any active session with the destination server to prevent the subscriber from accepting packets from the destination server.

Abstract: A method for presenting a media item of a set of media items in a graphical user interface (GUI) of a client device is disclosed. The GUI is provided to present a media item in a set of media items. An input is received to select a first position on the GUI. A continuous movement of the input along a first axis of the GUI is detected to select a second position on the GUI from the first position. Responsive to detecting the continuous movement, a scrub rate corresponding to the second position in association with the first axis of the GUI is determined. A change in a direction of the continuous movement of the input towards a second axis of the GUI is detected. The second axis and the first axis are perpendicular to each other. Responsive to detecting the change in the direction of the continuous movement, one or more media items of the set of media items are advanced according to the scrub rate.

Abstract: One variation of a method for producing a target compound includes: during an initial period, genetically modifying a population of insects to produce a target compound; during a growth period succeeding the initial period, cultivating the population of insects; during a treatment period succeeding the growth period, applying a dosage of a stressor to the population of insects, the stressor configured to trigger production of the target compound; in response to a proportion of the target compound within the population of insects exceeding a threshold proportion, harvesting the population of insects; homogenizing the population of insects to form a blend comprising the proportion of the target compound and a second proportion of a set of secondary components; and separating the proportion of the target compound from the second proportion of the set of secondary components for extraction of the proportion of the target compound from the blend.

Abstract: Electronic locks can provide improved security over mechanical locks. Despite the improved security of electronic locks, there may be occasions where it is desirable to replace the electronic lock. Replacing an electronic lock can be expensive and challenging, particularly if the electronic lock is being replaced by a different electronic lock produced by a different manufacturer. The present disclosure relates to an electronic lock with a replaceable lock core that enables replacing the electronic lock core with a new electronic lock core without needing to replace the entire electronic lock. Further, through use of access controls managed by the electronic lock and electronic key combination, and the unique mechanical configurations disclosed herein, it is possible to replace an electronic lock core without compromising security of a device or location secured by the electronic lock.

Abstract: Electronic locks can provide improved security over mechanical locks. Despite the improved security of electronic locks, there may be occasions where it is desirable to replace the electronic lock. Replacing an electronic lock can be expensive and challenging, particularly if the electronic lock is being replaced by a different electronic lock produced by a different manufacturer. The present disclosure relates to an electronic lock with a replaceable lock core that enables replacing the electronic lock core with a new electronic lock core without needing to replace the entire electronic lock. Further, through use of access controls managed by the electronic lock and electronic key combination, and the unique mechanical configurations disclosed herein, it is possible to replace an electronic lock core without compromising security of a device or location secured by the electronic lock.

Abstract: A data storage device includes a memory device and a controller coupled to the memory device. The controller is configured to store data mappings in an uLayer, where the uLayer includes a plurality of mSet updates, and where the uLayer is organized into a sorted section and an unsorted section, sort one or more of the plurality of mSet updates of the uLayer, and provide, to a host device, data stored in the memory device corresponding to a most recent update of a data mapping by ignoring non-recent updates for a read command associated with an mSet group of the sorted section.

Abstract: A method for identifying a geometric feature association for a 3D component model and a 3D manufacturing model is provided. The method includes superimposing the 3D manufacturing model on the 3D component model in a computer-aided drafting (CAD) environment, identifying correspondence between a first geometric feature of the 3D component model and a second geometric feature of the superimposed 3D manufacturing model, measuring at least one distance between the first geometric feature and the second geometric feature, and identifying an association between the first geometric feature and the second geometric feature based on the at least one measured distance.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a process and method running on a computer for creating an augmented image. According to an embodiment, a graphical user interface gathers data that is programmatically analyzed to obtain photographic properties from a first image. Photographic properties are provided to a user for obtaining a second image containing a fiducial mark. The second image is programmatically analyzed to obtain photographic properties. The first image and the second image are programmatically analyzed and processed to produce an augmented image.

Abstract: A nasal implant delivery tool includes an inner handle, an outer handle, a needle, and a push rod. The inner handle includes a loading chamber configured to receive a nasal implant. The outer handle is configured to move axially relative to the inner handle. The needle extends distally from the inner handle and has a central lumen and a distal opening. The push rod is configured to move the nasal implant from the loading chamber, through the central lumen, and out the distal opening of the needle. The push rod is coupled to the outer handle such that the push rod moves axially relative to the inner handle when the outer handle is moved axially relative to the inner handle. Also described herein are nasal implant guides and methods of using nasal implant delivery tools and nasal implant guides.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds able to induce neuroprotection of damaged neurons and boost the remyelination potential of oligodendrocytes. The compounds have been identified through methods of pharmacological screening of a small molecule library consisting of known pharmacologically active compounds and approved drugs. The screening method is also included in the invention.

Abstract: Methods for improving the gastrointestinal tolerability of biguanide compounds and for treating metabolic disorders and/or inducing weight loss in patients in need thereof, particularly in individuals having a contraindication for treatment with biguanide compounds, are provided comprising administering delayed release formulations of such biguanide compounds, including metformin, targeted to the small intestine.

Abstract: In an 802.11ax network with an access point, a trigger frame offers scheduled and random resource units to nodes for data uplink communication to the access point. To avoid the overall energy level seen by legacy nodes for a communication channel to drop below a detection threshold, the invention provides two tools. First, the scheduled and random resource units may be interleaved over communication channels. Second, unused resource units may be detected, and a node or the access point may send a padding signal on them to increase the overall energy level. The latter may be evaluated during a monitoring period before deciding to emit the signal. As the overall energy level seen by legacy nodes is increased, the risk that such legacy nodes do not detect activity on a 20 MHz channel having only a subpart of its RUs used is reduced. And risks of collisions are consequently reduced.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor devices is disclosed. The method includes forming, on a first side of a substrate, a first stack and a second stack. The method includes etching, from the first side, a portion of the substrate interposed between the first and second stacks to form a recess. The method includes filling the recess with a dielectric material to form an isolation structure. The method includes forming, on the first side, one or more first interconnect structures over the first and second stacks. The method includes removing, from a second side of the substrate opposite to the first side, a remaining portion of the substrate. The method includes forming a via structure extending through at least the isolation structure. The method includes forming, on the second side, one or more second interconnect structures.

Abstract: A diagnostic tool and methods of using the tool are provided to quantify an amount of nasal collapse in a patient. The diagnostic tool includes a mask with an endoscope port and an opening to allow air flow, an endoscope with a camera adapted to take an image of the nasal valve, and an air flow sensor adapted to measure an inhalation rate of the patient. The diagnostic tool can quantify a size difference between the nasal valve during inhalation and zero flow by calculating a percentage difference in an area or one or more dimensions of the nasal valve during inhalation and zero flow.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods enabling enrollment in promotions via a tokenization platform. In one example, the method may include establishing a network communication channel between a tokenization platform and a digital wallet of a user device, transmitting a promotion from the tokenization platform to the digital wallet on the user device via the established network communication channel, receiving authorization to accept the promotion at the tokenization platform from the digital wallet on the user device, and identifying tokenized payment account information of the digital wallet stored at the tokenization platform and automatically transmitting information about the tokenized payment account information of the digital wallet information from the tokenization platform to a promotion enrollment system associated with the promotion.

Abstract: A rotary engine comprised of a pair of counterrotating rotors within a non-rotating outer housing. Each of the rotors is coupled to a common power shaft, one directly and the other through a reversing gear arrangement. Both are driven by the hyper-expansion of combustion gases in a repeating combustion cycle. Each has a generally circular, nearly frictionless working surface perpendicular to the power shaft axis. Each rotor surface defines chambers which rotate past each other. Within such chambers, compressed air and fuel are introduced, mixed, ignited, allowed to hyper-expand (and thus cause the rotation) and exhausted. The power shaft may be connected to a conventional clutch, torque converter, gearbox, differential, alternator or a similar system.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for releasing a catheter from an implant may include a catheter comprising first and second elongate elements, first and second elongate element lumens, a tissue anchor lumen, apertures corresponding to each of the lumens, and retaining portions between adjacent apertures. The first elongate element may extend out of its lumen through the first elongate element aperture, across the retaining portion transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis, and towards the second elongate element aperture. The first elongate element may then extend into the second elongate element aperture, loop over the second elongate element, and extend back across the retaining portion and into the first elongate element lumen. In some instances, the second elongate element is retracted to uncouple the first and second elongate elements from each other and to open a channel for the release of tethered tissue anchors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a video of a user-defined virtual reality scene are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: obtain a scene definition; obtain camera information for multiple virtual cameras to be used in generating a two-dimensional presentation of the virtual reality scene; execute a simulation of the virtual reality scene from the scene definition for at least a portion of the scene duration; obtain camera timing instructions specifying which of the virtual cameras should be used to generate the two-dimensional presentation of the virtual reality scene as a function of progress through the scene duration; generate the two-dimensional presentation of the virtual reality scene in accordance with the camera timing instructions and the camera information.

Abstract: An apparatus for stoking a fire may include: at least one tube including a proximal region comprising a first aperture, a distal region comprising a second aperture, and hollow interior region connecting the first aperture and the second aperture, such that the first aperture and the second aperture are in fluid communication with each other; and a plate extending distally from the distal region of the tube, wherein the plate includes at least one fuel-engaging feature and a fluid-diverting region, wherein the fluid diverting region diverts fluid emitted from the second aperture, such that a path of the fluid changes.