Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure establish a connection with a distributed data network configured to maintain token-holding data structures storing digital tokens for users utilizing client devices. One or more first digital tokens may be accessed, where the first digital tokens are maintained by a first token-holding data structure associated with a first user. The first user may utilize a first client device to access the distributed data network. The first digital tokens may be parsed to identify attributes of the first digital tokens and access to one or more computing resources is assigned to the first client device based on the one or more attributes.

Abstract: A processing machine (10) for building an object (11) from powder (12) includes a build platform (26A); a powder supply assembly (18) that deposits the powder (12) onto the build platform (26A) to form a powder layer (13); and an energy system (22) that directs an energy beam (22D) at a portion of the powder (12) on the build platform (26A) to form a portion of the object (11). The powder supply assembly (18) can include (i) a powder container (640A) that retains the powder (12); (ii) a supply outlet (639) positioned over the build platform (26A); and (ii) a flow control assembly (642) that selectively controls the flow of the powder (12) from the supply outlet (639).

Abstract: A vocal music production apparatus for converting vocalized music to produced instrumentals includes a housing front side, a housing back side, a housing left side, a housing right side, a housing top side, and a housing bottom side. A touch screen is coupled to the housing within the housing front side. A microprocessor is coupled within the housing and is in operational communication with the touch screen. The microprocessor includes a digital synthesizer to convert vocal audio inputs to digital music. A microphone, a speaker, a headphone jack, and a battery are coupled to the housing and are in operational communication with the microprocessor. A port is coupled to the housing and is in operational communication with the microprocessor and the battery. A plurality of control buttons is coupled to the housing and is in operational communication with the microprocessor.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure establish a connection with a distributed data network configured to maintain token-holding data structures storing digital tokens for users utilizing client devices. One or more first digital tokens may be accessed, where the first digital tokens are maintained by a first token-holding data structure associated with a first user. The first user may utilize a first client device to access the distributed data network. The first digital tokens may be parsed to identify attributes of the first digital tokens and access to one or more computing resources is assigned to the first client device based on the one or more attributes.

Abstract: Described are methods and devices for modulating the brain activity of a person using stimulation pulses, where the pulse amplitude is variable and approximates a sine-wave. This results in a stimulation pulse that comprises energy at multiple frequencies.

Abstract: Systems and methods enable a marketplace system to display, in an interface accessible to a user, first digital tokens maintained in a first token-holding data structure of a first token-holding data structure provider of a blockchain network. A selection of a second token-holding data structure provider and a selection of a second token-holding data structure associated with the second token-holding data structure provider may be received from the user. An authentication message may be received, the authentication message including encrypted information which may be decrypted to extract information for authentication of the user as owner of the second token-holding data structure. Upon authentication, a link to the second token-holding data structure may be established, and information about second digital tokens maintained in the second token-holding data structure may be received via the link to display the first digital tokens and the second digital tokens in the interface.

Abstract: A method for scoring and reporting electroencephalogram (EEG) data for use in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. The method may include removing artifacts from the EEG data and determining EEG metrics from the EEG data. The method may further include determining a Brain Synchrony Index from the EEG metrics by applying a predetermined transfer function to the EEG metrics, and reporting the Brain Synchrony Index graphically.

Abstract: An underwater surface mountable speaker includes a high-gain acoustic transducer operatively coupled to a sound radiator whereby vibrations emitted from the transducer are communicated to the sound radiator. The sound radiator includes side ports configured to direct vibrations emitted from all surfaces of the transducer laterally from the speaker. The speaker is therefore front-firing and side-firing. Additionally, the speaker includes a base that is adapted for mounting to a plurality of standard structures and surfaces seen in the art, including to a directional flow outlet or inlet return fitting, a light niche, or directly to a swimming pool wall or other underwater surface.

Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of anxiety. Described are methods and devices to treat anxiety that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect symptoms of anxiety.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to self-healing systems including at least a structural polymer, a plurality of optical fibers or polymer waveguides embedded in the structural polymer, and a plurality of micro-channels through the structural polymer, wherein the micro-channels are configured to deliver a curing composition to at least one site of damage in the system. In another aspect, the curing composition can include a photo-polymerizable liquid monomer, and, optionally, a sensitizer, a photo-initiator, and/or a toughening agent, articles comprising the same, and methods of in situ self-healing of damage including Mode-I fractures using visible irradiation from the optical fibers or polymer waveguides to photo-polymerize the liquid monomer.

Abstract: A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 30 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience.

Abstract: A system and method for providing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) based on electroencephalogram (EEG) data. The system and method may include a portable neuro-electroencephalogram synchronization therapy (NEST) system for capturing EEG data from a patient. The system and method may also include an electrophysiology database and customized TMS treatment system for receiving the EEG data from the portable NEST system. The electrophysiology database and customized TMS treatment system may determine a TMS treatment based on the received EEG data. The portable NEST system may provide synchronized TMS based on the determined TMS treatment.

Abstract: A networked system for providing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) based on analyzed electroencephalogram (EEG) data is disclosed. The networked system interfaces with portable neuro¬electroencephalogram synchronization therapy (NEST) devices for capturing EEG data from a patient. The network also may also include an electrophysiology database and customized TMS treatment system for receiving the EEG data from the portable NEST system. The electrophysiology database and customized TMS treatment system are configurable and operable to determine a TMS treatment based on the received EEG data. The portable NEST system may provide synchronized TMS based on the determined TMS treatment.

Abstract: A method for providing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) based on electroencephalogram (EEG) data. The method may include use of a portable neuro-electroencephalogram synchronization therapy (NEST) system for capturing EEG data from a patient. The method may also include use of an electrophysiology database and customized TMS treatment system for receiving the EEG data from the portable NEST system. The electrophysiology database and customized TMS treatment system may determine a TMS treatment based on the received EEG data. The portable NEST system may deliver synchronized TMS based on the determined TMS treatment.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described, which provides electrical stimulation to a person, while also facilitating delivery of a drug through the system to a target region of the brain. The electrical stimulation to the target region of the brain increases a permeability of a blood brain barrier.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula I or II. Compounds of Formula I or II may be used in pharmaceutical formulations, and may be used for modulating glucocorticoid receptors.

Abstract: A water heater includes a tank configured to hold a fluid, a sacrificial anode located within the tank, and a controller coupled to the sacrificial anode. The controller is configured to selectively complete and break an electrical circuit connecting the tank and the sacrificial anode. The controller is also configured to measure a shorted anode current through the electrical circuit, to determine a modulation duty cycle based on a current setpoint and the measured shorted anode current, and to repeatedly complete and break the electrical circuit using the modulation duty cycle.

Abstract: A method of treating a subject that includes measuring at least one alpha burst associated with the subject's brain, determining at least one intrinsic frequency of the subject's brain based on the at least one measured alpha burst, selecting a stimulation frequency based on the at least one intrinsic frequency of the subject's brain, and providing a stimulation treatment at the stimulation frequency close to a head of the subject to influence at least one alpha burst parameter of the subject's brain.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for compounds of the general Formula (I) wherein R1a, R1b, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and Ring A have any of the values defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.