Abstract: A computer-implementable method employs radio signal metadata to train a cognitive learning and inference system to produce an inferred function, wherein the metadata comprises a syntactic structure of at least one radio communication protocol. The inferred function is used to map metadata of a detected radio signal to a cognitive profile of a transmitter of the detected radio signal. The mapping effects intelligent discrimination of the transmitter from at least one other transmitter through corroborative or negating evidentiary observation of properties associated with the metadata of the detected radio signal. A response to the transmitter is based upon the mapping.

Abstract: A medical containment enclosure defines an internal chamber configured to receive at least part of a patient during a medical procedure, with the enclosure operable to fluidly connect to a suction device. The enclosure includes a containment housing, an access portal, and a suction port. The containment housing at least partly defines the chamber. The access portal defines an orifice that permits chamber ingress and egress. The suction port fluidly communicates with the chamber and is fluidly connectable to the suction device to permit the suction device to draw fluid from the chamber. The access portal restricts fluid flow through the orifice so that fluid removal by the suction device is operable to reduce an internal chamber pressure below an external pressure and thereby restrict aerosols from exiting the chamber via the access portal.

Abstract: A Conductor on Molded Barrel (COMB) magnet assembly optimized for High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) materials. The magnet assembly comprises a magnetic coil(s) carried by a conductor support structure and configured in cosine-theta geometry. Created using additive manufacturing, the conductor support structure features a continuous cable channel that fittedly carries and positions elongated straight portion(s) of the magnetic coil(s) parallel to a magnetic axis. The conductor support structure may be cylindrically shaped and longitudinally bored, with the continuous cable channel comprising an outer channel portion (distal on the cylinder) and an inner channel portion (proximal on the cylinder). A transition hole that joins the outer channel portion and the inner channel portion allows a single magnetic coil to be wound along both the outer and inner surfaces of the conductor support structure.

Abstract: An insulated tubular assembly includes jointed insulated tubing segments, all with inner and outer tubes concentrically disposed about in order to define a vacuum annulus in between and closed at both ends by annular bridges. Insulated tubing segment are provided with either male or female threads to threadably engage and form a joint directly with each other or through a coupling jointed to adjacent insulated tubing segments. An insulating sleeve held around such joint includes a first tubular shell adapted to cover at least part of one insulated tubular segment and a second tubular shell overlapping either internally or externally part of the first tubular shell, such that the second tubular shell extends axially about the threaded joint from one annular bridge to the adjacent one, with high tolerances on lengths of the insulated tubing segment extension extending beyond their respective annular bridges.

Abstract: Sensor systems for communications between heavy equipment machines during tree felling operations. A system includes a first heavy equipment comprising a first winch and a second heavy equipment comprising a second winch. The system includes a first cable attached to the first winch and a fulcrum roller and a second cable attached to the second winch and the fulcrum roller. The system is such that the first heavy equipment communicates with the second heavy equipment by way of long-range radio signals.

Abstract: A system and/or method include receiving vehicle function sequence schemas, which specify a sequence of vehicle functions in the presence of a triggering event linked to the particular vehicle function sequence schema, checking the received vehicle function sequence schemas, storing the checked vehicle function sequence schemas, and checking the presence of a triggering event, selecting a stored vehicle function sequence schema linked to the present triggering event, generating control signals for controlling vehicle function devices according to the selected vehicle function sequence schema, and outputting the generated control signals to the vehicle function devices.

Abstract: A method for the automated performance of vehicle functions is specified. The method includes: checking for the existence of a triggering event; if there is a triggering event, selecting a vehicle function procedure schema associated with the present triggering event;, generating and outputting a signal representing the linked vehicle function procedure schema 3a, 3b, 3c to a service; generating and outputting service signals 6a, 6b, 6c based on a signal 4 representing the linked vehicle function procedure schema to control devices; designed for controlling vehicle function devices;: generating and outputting control signals based on the service signals to the vehicle function devices; and performing vehicle functions 1a, 1b, 1c based on the control signals. In addition, a system for the automated performance of vehicle functions, a vehicle with such a system, a computer program, and a computer-readable medium are specified.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums for video encoding/decoding. An apparatus includes processing circuitry that decodes prediction information for a current block in a coded video sequence. The prediction information indicates a cross-component linear model (CCLM) prediction mode for the current block. The processing circuitry determines a sample value of a first unavailable neighboring luma sample of the current block based on at least one luma sample used in the CCLM prediction mode not being available. The sample value of the first unavailable neighboring luma sample is determined based on a sample value of an available neighboring luma sample. The processing circuitry calculates a parameter of the CCLM prediction mode based on the sample value of the first unavailable neighboring luma sample of the current block.

Abstract: Hybrid control of switching power converters. One example embodiment is a method including: operating the switching power converter such that a charge control switch has a conduction time in each switching cycle; and making adjustments to the conduction time, the adjustments dominated by voltage-mode control when the switching power supply is in a first operational state, and the adjustments dominated by current-mode control when the switching power supply is in a second operational state distinct from the first operational state.

Abstract: A unitary forward mounting assembly for a bodymaker includes a unitary forward mounting body with a cradle portion, a first support arm portion and a second support arm portion. The cradle portion has a forward side, a rear side, a right side, and a left side. The first support arm portion is disposed at the cradle portion right side. The second support arm portion is disposed at the cradle portion left side. Because the cradle portion, the first support arm portion and the second support arm portion are part of a unitary body, the unitary forward mounting assembly solves the problems stated above. That is, because the support arms are not mated to the cradle, there is no need for machined coupling surfaces; nor is there a need for aligning the support arms on the cradle.

Abstract: A header including at least one support and transport wheel assembly having an axle and two wheels. The wheel assembly is coupled to the main body of the header by an actuating system that has two actuator mechanisms. When changing from the field mode to the transport mode, the first actuator mechanism brings the wheel assembly forward from a position behind the header, after the header has been lifted up from the ground. After completion of this first movement, a second actuator mechanism swivels the wheel assembly to a position that is transversal to the header, after which the header is lowered to the ground. The two-step approach enables the changeover between field mode and transport mode without pivoting or otherwise moving the header relative to the feeder. The wheel axle may be pivotably suspended from a frame element that executes the swiveling movement.

Abstract: A controllable stiffness catheter includes a shaft comprising inner and outer sheaths, the sheaths each having proximal and distal ends. The outer surrounds the inner from the proximal to the distal end of the inner sheath, defining an annulus therebetween including a proximal portion having a vacuum connection to which vacuum is applied. The distal ends of the sheaths are longitudinally fixed to one another and sized for neurological vascular procedures. The outer has a substantially constant outer diameter over a distal portion of the annulus proximate to the distal ends. A vacuum device fluidically connects to the vacuum connection and is configured to apply vacuum thereto. Responsive to vacuum, annulus pressure lowers to draw the sheaths toward one another and stiffen the shaft over at least the distal portion to substantially and passively stiffen and maintain a current shape of the shaft over at least the distal portion.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to water-insoluble but water-swellable and deformable crosslinked PEGylated microgel particles of proteins and protein-based macromolecules that are pseudoplastic (shear thinning) and flow in aqueous media under shear and which can be injected or made to flow, wherein said microgel particles can reform as a cluster of microgel particles when shearing forces are removed. The microgel particles function as a matrix to support cell growth, viability, and proliferation.

Abstract: A method of reducing a fractured bone of a patient is disclosed. The method may include generating a fractured bone surface image from image data of the fractured bone structure of the patient. A reduced bone surface image of the fractured bone structure of the patient may be formed. In some embodiments, an implant image may be superimposed in an installation position on the reduced bone surface image. A patient specific jig image may be superimposed proximate the implant image and the bone image, according to the installation position of the implant. In some embodiments, control data from the patient specific jig image may be generated.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of golf bags, golf bag tops, and methods to manufacture golf bags and golf bag tops are generally described herein. In one example, a golf bag may include a body portion having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a chamber portion extending between the top portion and bottom portion. The chamber portion may be configured to receive a plurality of golf clubs. The golf bag may be configured to externally display a single golf club outside of the chamber portion. The single golf club may be prominently displayed and readily accessible. To secure the single golf club outside of the chamber portion, the golf bag may include a club fastener portion configured to receive a shaft portion of the single golf club and an external pocket configured to receive a grip portion of the single golf club. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for split rendering of Network Based Media Processing (NBMP) are provided. A method includes deriving a network based media processing (NBMP) workflow, and assigning a plurality of workflow tasks of the NBMP workflow among a media sink, a media source, and at least one cloud element, network element, or edge element. A first subset of the plurality of the workflow tasks are assigned to the media source, a second subset of the plurality of the workflow tasks are assigned to the media sink, and a third subset of the plurality of the workflow tasks are assigned to the at least one cloud element, network element, or edge element. The first subset, the second subset, and the third subset do not overlap with each other.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for improved operation of applications through user interfaces. In some embodiments, the methods and systems relate to training an artificial neural network to complete a task within an application by mimicking and emulating interactions of human operators with the application interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a health monitoring and emergency response service are provided. Each element in a plurality of data elements is obtained from a health monitoring device connected to a corresponding subject in a plural of subjects. An alert is triggered through analysis of the data element or manually triggered by the subject or a subject's circle of support. The subject or one or more members of the circle of support of the subject verifies or rejects the alert. The alert is sent to a remote monitoring alarm center and emergency responders are dispatched.

Abstract: Communications between heavy equipment machines during tree felling operations. A method includes identifying a tree felling area to be cut in a tree felling operation and determining instructions for executing the tree felling operation with two or more heavy equipment machinery. The method includes receiving first sensor data from a first heavy equipment during execution of the tree felling operation and providing the first sensor data to a second heavy equipment during execution of the tree felling operation.

Abstract: Collapsible stand to support and exhibit an article includes a stand portion, two forward legs and a rear leg. The legs engage a lower portion of a main body and splay outwardly in the form of a tripod. The main body provides support against which the article rests in leaning engagement. The legs each include: a floor support panel hingeably connected to the main body to support the bottom of the article; an exterior support panel hingeably connected to the floor support panel and projecting from the floor to the main body to resist the opposing force created by the load of the article on the stand; a shelf panel hingeably connected to the exterior support panel to support the load of the article on the stand; and a shelf support panel hingeably connected to the shelf panel to support the shelf panel against the main body.