Abstract: A luggage system is disclosed. The luggage system may include a rigid enclosure having a top opening at an enclosure top portion and a front opening at an enclosure front portion. The rigid enclosure may be cuboidal in shape. The luggage system may further include a top openable lid pivotally connected to the enclosure top portion, and a front openable lid pivotally connected to the enclosure front portion. The luggage system may further include a waterproof bag configured to divide an enclosure interior portion into a first storage area and a second storage area. The first storage area may be a cooler and the second storage area may be a luggage area. The waterproof bag may be a flexible bag that enables the luggage system to modify a first storage area volume and a second storage area volume.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base, a seat back pivotably coupled with the seat base, a seat portion pivotably coupled with the seat back. The seat portion pivotably coupled with the seat base. The vehicle seating assembly further includes an articulation mechanism coupled to the seat back to pivot the seat back between an upright position and a folded position. The seat portion translates in response to the seat back pivoting.

Abstract: A system and method for managing network communication in an asymmetric network environment. The system includes a gateway. The gateway receives a plurality of packets for transmission over first communication network. The plurality of packets are received via primary network path. The gateway dynamically evaluates the plurality of packets. The gateway classifies the plurality of packets into a latency sensitive packet and a latency agnostic packet. The gateway determines network capacity of the primary network path and a secondary network path. The gateway splits the latency sensitive packet and the latency agnostic packet between the primary network path and the secondary network path. The gateway selects the primary network path for transmitting the latency sensitive packet. The gateway selects the secondary network path for transmitting the latency agnostic packet over downstream transmission.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for performing an additive manufacturing operation to form a structure by processing a photopolymer resist material. A laser beam is directed at a tunable mask. At least one emergent beam is collected from a plurality of emergent beams emerging from the tunable mask. The at least one emergent beam is collimated to create a collimated beam. Each emergent beam from the tunable mask has a plurality of beamlets of varying or identical intensity, and each beamlet emerges from a unique subsection or region of the tunable mask. The collimated beam is focused into a laser beam which is projected as an image plane onto or within the photopolymer resist material, such that the same optical path length is created between the tunable mask and the focused image plane for all optical frequencies of the focused laser beam.

Abstract: A microfluidic chip having a micro channel for processing a sample is provided. The micro channel may focus the sample by using focusing fluid and a core stream forming geometry. The core stream forming geometry may include a lateral fluid focusing component and one or more vertical fluid focusing components. A microfluidic chip may include a plurality micro channels operating in parallel on a microfluidic chip.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for performing an assisted driving trailer reversing operation including a user interface configured to generate an initiation signal in response to a user input, a processor configured to generate a control signal in response to the initiation signal indicative of an inverse steering ratio, a steering angle sensor to detect a steering direction and a steering angle from a center steering position, a steering controller configured to receive the steering angle and the steering direction from the steering angle sensor, to invert the steering angle to generate an inverted steering angle such that the inverted steering angle has a same angular magnitude as the steering angle and an opposite direction than the steering direction, and a vehicle control system for controlling a movement of a vehicle in response to the inverted steering angle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system, computer-implemented method, and computer-program product includes receiving, via a graphical user interface, a request to generate an initial design of experiment plan based on one or more experiment factors; generating a first plan settings container object that represents the initial design of experiment plan in computer memory; and instantiating, within the graphical user interface, a plan explorer section that includes a plan settings graphical entry that displays a graphical representation of a plan factors data object and a plan model data object associated with the first plan settings container object.

Abstract: Estimate streaming media program viewing per streaming platform source by identifying instances of streaming a particular media content from a set of media presentation environments; analyzing those instances of streaming the particular media content to determine one of multiple streaming platform sources associated with the particular media content based on an analysis of network traffic associated with the media presentation environments; and upon aggregating a threshold-satisfying set of such analyzed instances, determining a distribution of the particular media content viewing amongst the multiple streaming platform sources associated with the particular media content.

Abstract: The present application relates to serotonin receptor agonists, including azepino compounds, as well as methods of using them for treating and preventing a variety of conditions.

Abstract: Learning frameworks for processing text transcripts may include receiving, by an application, a query comprising a topic. A topic model may determine a plurality of subtopics based on the topic. The application may receive, from a database based on the topic and plurality of subtopics, a plurality of text transcripts. A sentiment model may compute, for each text transcript, a respective sentiment score based on a text of the respective text transcript. The application may determine, for each text transcript, a duration of a communication session associated with the respective text transcript. The application may compute, for each text transcript, a total score based on the sentiment score and the duration of the respective text transcript. The application may return, as responsive to the query, a subset of the plurality of text transcripts having a total score that exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: A patient-positioning wedge includes a base wall, a back wall, and a ramp surface. The base wall has a first end and a second end. The second end is opposite the first end. The back wall has a third end and a fourth end. The fourth end is opposite the third end. The ramp surface extends from the fourth end. The ramp surface includes a first directional stitching material that is configured to resist movement of the patient-positioning wedge in a first direction extending along the ramp surface while facilitating movement of the patient-positioning wedge in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The ramp surface further includes a glide material which is configured to resist movement of the patient-positioning wedge in the first direction and the second direction while facilitating movement of the patient-positioning wedge in a third direction opposite the second direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system and method for using cryptography to secure computer-implemented choice mechanisms. In several preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' submissions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their submissions. This is referred to as a random permutation. In several other preferred embodiments, a process is provided for securing participants' advance instructions while simultaneously providing the capability of validating their advance instructions. This is referred to as a secure advance instruction. Applications include voting mechanisms, school choice mechanisms, and auction mechanisms.

Abstract: A compact downhole tool, such as a frac plug, may include a single frustoconical member and a single set of slips. The slips may further include an internal button that engages with the frustoconical member. Various elements in the downhole tool may be dissolvable or degradable.

Abstract: A system including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions, that when executed on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations including: obtaining triangle data of a 3D model of an item; generating a first mask texture of the 3D model based on the triangle data; generating a second mask texture of the 3D model larger than the first mask texture by extruding the triangle data; and rendering a 3D outline mesh onto an image of the 3D model to highlight the 3D model, such that the 3D outline mesh subtracts the first mask texture for the second mask texture. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A gravity-feed dispensing system includes a dispenser having a hopper and a valve. The hopper is configured to hold a bulk material. The valve is configured to selectively connect to the hopper. The valve includes an actuator assembly operable between open and closed conditions to selectively permit bulk material to pass from the hopper through the valve. A fixture includes a shelf configured to support the dispenser. A rail is at the front of the shelf. The dispenser is configured for pivotable engagement with the rail. A latch is configured to releasably retain the dispenser in an operative position on the shelf.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for video coding. In some examples, the apparatus includes processing circuitry for video encoding. The processing circuitry selects a resolution from a set of resolutions that includes a 1-integer-pel resolution and a 4-integer-pel resolution. A current block is encoded with an intra block copy mode based on the selected resolution. The processing circuitry determines a block vector of the current block. The processing circuitry determines a block vector difference of the current block based on the block vector and a block vector predictor of the current block. The block vector difference is in the selected resolution. The processing circuitry encodes prediction information indicating the selected resolution and the block vector difference.

Abstract: A mixture includes a copper concentrate and an extraction composition. The extraction solution includes an aqueous solution that includes a first organic acid, an optional additional organic acid, and optionally an inorganic acid. The extraction composition is configured to selectively solubilize one or more components include a magnesium (Mg) component, an aluminum (Al) component, a silicon (Si) component, a fluorine (F) component, an iron (Fe) component, a molybdenum (Mo) component, or any combination thereof from the copper concentrate. A method for extracting a metal from copper concentrate. The method includes selectively solubilizing a Mg component, Al component, Fe component, Si component, F component, and/or Mo component including one or more minerals, one or more salts, or any combination thereof from copper concentrate into an extraction composition. The extraction composition includes an aqueous solution of an organic acid, an optional additional organic acid, and an optional inorganic acid.

Abstract: A single step body insertion device contains a Veress needle 10 which penetrates the skin surface and relevant tissue layers to reach fluid and/or gases that need to be removed from the body. The device comprises a cannula shaft 2 with a tapered distal tip 3 and a proximal hub 4 with a side port 7 housing a one way low pressure cracking valve 8. The cannula shaft is of a polymeric material which is flexible and kink resistant. The device is used for the management of conditions such as pneumothoraxes and pleural effusions as well as other conditions that require release of fluid and/or gas from the body.

Abstract: This application relates to combination compositions for use in treatment of depression, and which can alleviate the anxiogenic side effects of certain antidepressant and antipsychotic medications. Methods for treatment of depression and medicament side effects, particular anxiety, akathisia, and associated suicidality are also described herein.

Abstract: Assemblies and methods for fixation of bone or bone fragments using an orthopedic plate, a modular peg, and a compression screw. The modular peg is screwed into one of the apertures of the orthopedic plate. The modular peg may include an aperture having screw threads designed to receive the threads of the compression screw and serve as an anchor for the compression screw. By rotating the compression screw in relation to the modular peg, the compression screw may advance through the aperture of the modular peg, drawing the head of the screw toward the modular peg, and compressing the bone or bone fragments.