Abstract: Methods of accurately estimating erythemaly-weighted UV exposure, such as the UV Index, and sensors adapted for the same.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically scheduling breaks for drivers in a ride-sharing service are disclosed. Driver breaks may be scheduled dynamically in the context of a ride-sharing service in which rides may be requested ad hoc and drivers are rerouted accordingly. An allocation system may optimize a drive itinerary to service passengers requesting rides and breaks for drivers. A break request comprising break parameters may be received. The allocation system may attempt an insertion of the break request into the drive itinerary. The drive itinerary may then be validated to determine if all rides can be serviced with the break request entered into the itinerary. If the drive itinerary is not validated, the drive itinerary is modified until the break request is successfully inserted into the drive itinerary. The drive itinerary and driver breaks may be continuously modified and optimized in response to real time events and conditions.

Abstract: A system and method for managing a plurality of network-enabled client devices such as networking equipment and Internet of Things (IoT) devices which employs a distributed ledger, or blockchain, to store network configuration information for each client device. Access to the distributed ledger may be provided through a proxy computing system that is configured to exchange control messages with the client devices. Network configuration information is defined in smart contracts stored in the distributed ledger which are executed on registration of the network-enabled client device in the distributed ledger.

Abstract: A domain-specific language interpreter and live updating visual interface for rapid interactive exploration, filtering, and analysis of a dynamic data set. It includes a multi-line editor that allows a user to enter and edit input on any line at any time, and a grid view display. As the user enters an expression in the multi-line editor, it continually parses and executes the expression with respect to the domain-specific language, recognizing data tags and operations. Each data tag is associated with values for identifiers of the data set, and each operation can be applied to the values. The grid view display updates with a live display of identifiers and result values for the input expression according to the current contents of the multi-line editor user input interface.

Abstract: A novel and useful fully integrated quantum computer containing both quantum core circuitry and associated classical electronic control circuits on the same monolithic die. The integrated quantum computer avoids ESD loading on the quantum structures and minimizes the need for long interconnects with resultant large parasitic inductances and capacitances. Such parasitics reduce the maximum operating frequency of the realized quantum core structures. A cryostat unit functions to provide several temperatures to the quantum computer including a temperature to cool the quantum core to approximately 4° K and the interface SoC to 77° K. Alternatively, the interface circuitry is also integrated with the main QPU on the same die. A programmable pattern generator executes sequences of instructions that control the quantum core. In accordance with the sequences, a pulse generator functions to generate the control signals that are input to the quantum core to perform quantum operations.

Abstract: A controllable dynamic lighting system including a lighting element device with a set of controllable zone and a controlling means. A method for controlling a lighting system including: receiving lighting system operation inputs, determining operation instructions for one more controllable zones based on the operation inputs, and controlling controllable zone operation based on the respective operation instructions.

Abstract: A wheel well fairing for reducing drag on an aircraft fuselage configured with an open wheel well for stowing landing gear of the aircraft. The wheel well fairing includes a Coanda fairing having a convex-shaped lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is configured for positioning adjacent an interior vertically-orientated sidewall of the wheel well, and the convex-shaped lower portion has a bottom surface configured to extend substantially parallel to and positioned adjacent with an outer hull surface of the fuselage. The convex-shaped lower portion is curved inwardly within the wheel well between the upper portion and bottom surface. The Coanda fairing is positioned at an aft portion of the wheel well to redirect airflow out of the wheel well in a rearward direction along the bottom hull surface of the fuselage.

Abstract: First and second clock signals are generated based on signal transitions within first and second streams of symbols, respectively, received within an integrated circuit component, the first and second clock signals having a time-varying phase offset with respect to one another. A first control circuit, operating in a first timing domain established by the first clock signal, generates first control information based on the first stream of symbols and forwards the first control information, via a domain crossing circuit that bridges the time-varying phase offset, to a second control circuit operating in a second timing domain. The second control circuit generates a third stream of symbols based on the first control information and on the second stream of symbols, and a transmit circuit outputs the third stream of symbols from the integrated circuit component synchronously with respect to the second clock signal.

Abstract: In a method modifying a user's virtual environment, a tracking module identifies a user identity and determines the location of the user. The tracking module retrieves historical user data associated with the user identity and the user location and identifies one or more patterns of user behavior using an analytical technique based on the historical user data. Upon determining one or more patterns from the data, the tracking module predicts user behavior associated with at least one parameter associated with the location and modifies at least one of a user virtual environment and a user avatar characteristics based on the predicted user behavior.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system for filtering electronic communications based on the receiver's tolerance for attributes of both a sender and an electronic communication. The receiver's tolerance for an attribute is calculated based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: self-reported preferences, past behavior and community norms. The attribute score is calculated based on an analysis of how closely either the sender or electronic communication exemplifies the attribute. An electronic communication is filtered if the attribute score exceeds the receiver's tolerance of the attribute. If an electronic communication is filtered it will not show up in the receiver's in-box, it will instead show up in a spam folder.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed scientific evaluation of software product comprising a digital health intervention or software as a medical device product. In certain embodiments, a scientific evaluation system is operably configured to analyze one or more safety, efficacy, performance, and/or quality assurance aspects for program code outputs of the software product. In further embodiments, a scientific evaluation system is operably configured to configure and administer a distributed scientific evaluation, research study and/or clinical trial for the software product. In certain embodiments, a scientific evaluation system is configured to enable scientific evaluation of one or more program code outputs of a software product for one or more indication or intended use.

Abstract: A laser module includes a laser source and an optical marshalling module. The laser source is configured to generate and output a plurality of laser beams. The plurality of laser beams have different wavelengths relative to each other. The different wavelengths are distinguishable to an optical data communication system. The optical marshalling module is configured to receive the plurality of laser beams from the laser source and distribute a portion of each of the plurality of laser beams to each of a plurality of optical output ports of the optical marshalling module, such that all of the different wavelengths of the plurality of laser beams are provided to each of the plurality of optical output ports of the optical marshalling module. An optical amplifying module can be included to amplify laser light output from the optical marshalling module and provide the amplified laser light as output from the laser module.

Abstract: A substrate includes a first area in which a laser array chip is disposed. The substrate includes a second area in which a planar lightwave circuit is disposed. The second area is elevated relative to the first area. A trench is formed in the substrate between the first area and the second area. The substrate includes a third area in which an optical fiber alignment device is disposed. The third area is located next to and at a lower elevation than the second area within the substrate. The planar lightwave circuit has optical inputs facing toward and aligned with respective optical outputs of the laser array chip. The planar lightwave circuit has optical outputs facing toward the third area. The optical fiber alignment device is configured to receive optical fibers such that optical cores of the optical fibers respectively align with the optical outputs of the planar lightwave circuit.

Abstract: The method S200 can include: at an aircraft, receiving an audio utterance from air traffic control S210, converting the audio utterance to text, determining commands from the text using a question-and-answer model S240, and optionally controlling the aircraft based on the commands S250. The method functions to automatically interpret flight commands from the air traffic control (ATC) stream.

Abstract: A portable charging adapter system for charging a vaporizer device is described. In some embodiments, the system includes a charging adapter including a charging adapter housing. The charging adapter can include a charging dock positioned along a first surface of the charging adapter housing and a power coupling feature positioned along a second surface of the charging adapter housing. The portable charging adapter system can include a cap that includes a cap housing having an inner chamber. The cap can include a securing element coupled to the inner chamber having at least one cantilevered spring configured to engage the power adapter for securing a coupling of the cap to the charging adapter. Related device, systems, and methods are also described.

Abstract: Initializing a graph for providing proof of space includes generating an initial graph at a device. The initial graph is acyclic. Content of a first node in the initial graph is generated based at least in part on (1) a predecessor node that is a predecessor of the first node and (2) on a godparent node. A position of the godparent node is based at least in part on content of the predecessor node. It further includes storing at least a portion of the initial graph on the device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are anatomic models that comprise components that simulate canine components. The models may be used for development, experimentation, or training in the field of orthopedic surgical devices, and/or implant devices. The models may also be used for training of students in the veterinarian field for procedures performed in practice.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and software are provided for using organoid cultures, e.g., patient-derived tumor organoid cultures, to improve treatment predictions and outcomes.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette with an atomizer cartridge and a battery assembly. The atomizer cartridge has an atomizer coupled to a first and second terminal of a cartridge interface. A passive electrical circuit is coupled between the first terminal and a sensing terminal. The battery assembly has an interface with a first, second, and sensing contact. The interface engages the cartridge interface to provide electrical continuity between the terminals and contacts. The battery assembly has an atomizer drive circuit connected between the first and second contact, and a controller that activates the atomizer drive circuit in response to negative pressure at a draw sensor. A sensing circuit coupled to the sensing contact outputs a parameter signal indicative of the electrical parameters of the passive electrical circuit. The controller activates an RGB LED to produce discrete colors of light corresponding to discrete values of the parameter signal.