Abstract: A wearable electronic device comprises a base for mounting a plurality of sensors, where the sensors acquiring physiological data of a user wearing the device. By providing multiple sensors on a single device, additional physiological data, such as pulse transit time, can be provided. To ensure quality data is collected, the device includes a spring mechanism for applying a compressive force on the sensor to force it into the skin of a user.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide multi-stage biodegradable drug delivery platforms and methods for the subcutaneous delivery of therapeutic agents (TA). Embodiments of the platform may be configured to subcutaneously deliver a first dose of a first TA which is absorbed into the body and/or blood stream (BBS) to produce a first therapeutic effect for a first selectable time period (STP), and subsequently after a second STP, deliver a second dose of a second TA which is absorbed into the BBS to produce a second therapeutic effect for a third STP. An embodiment of the platform may comprise a body having a tissue-penetrating end, a primary cavity having a first TA dose and a shell having a secondary cavity having a second TA dose. The first TA dose is released after the first STP and the second TA dose is released after the second STP by biodegradation of the shell.

Abstract: Described are methods, systems and computer readable media for computer data distribution architecture for efficient distribution and synchronization of plotting processing and data.

Abstract: A modular environment modification device receives different cores for performing different functions such as dispensing decontaminant agents. These cores are contained within a housing that can communicate with other like devices and with remote devices such as iOS or Android powered smart devices. Communication between multiple like devices provides the ability to accommodate spaces of varying size. Sensors within each device monitor the environment, sense temperature and pressure, the presence of certain pathogens, and sound. Sensed information is used by the device to make decisions, like suspension of the decontamination process. Sensed information is sent to smart devices which perform various interfacing or data collection functions.

Abstract: A portable device for generating and providing electricity is disclosed. The device includes one or more flat solar panels; one or more batteries arranged to be changed with electric power from the one or more flat solar panels; one or more lights arranged to be powered from the one or more batteries; one or more electric connectors arranged to receive electric power form the one or more batteries and to connect to combined power/data connections on portable electronic devices; and an expandable and collapsible housing holding the solar panels, batteries, and lights, and arranged to form a hollow inner volume when expanded and a flat panel when contracted.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a device for automatically opening and closing a pair of curtains that includes a rod with a longitudinal hollow space. The device also includes a first and second threaded shaft housed within the hollow space. First and second gears are attached to the first and second threaded shaft, respectively. The first and second gear intermesh, so that, when the first threaded shaft rotates in a first angular direction, the second threaded shaft rotates in an opposite second angular direction. The device also includes first and second threaded nuts, threaded onto the first and second threaded shafts. A motor is provided to rotate the first threaded shaft in the first angular direction and simultaneously rotate the second the shaft in the opposite second angular direction.

Abstract: The invention is a retrofit device for converting a standard switch to a smart switch. The retrofit device taps into an existing switch electrical terminal via one or more sliding arms with electrical contacts. The electrical contacts interface with the terminals, thus providing a control circuit to intervene or interrupt the existing switch function and allow a control system to control the electrical circuit the existing switch serves.

Abstract: Described herein are mouthpieces, aerosol delivery devices, and systems including mouthpieces and aerosol delivery devices. A mouthpiece may include an aerosol device attachment end, an aerosol release end, a spacer, and one or more grip surfaces. Grip surface may include a concave region including one or more ridges.

Abstract: A system for initiating a recycling program of consumer electronic devices, wherein the system includes a collection device configured to collect a plurality of consumer electronic devices from users, a processing unit located within a permitted facility, communicatively connected to the collection device, wherein the processing unit is configured to disassemble each consumer electronic device of the plurality of consumer electronic devices into a plurality of base components through an electronic device disassembling process, wherein the plurality of base components includes a plurality of plastic components and at least a battery component, process the plurality of base components, wherein processing the plurality of base components includes disintegrating the plurality of plastic components into a plurality of granules and decomposing the at least one battery component into a plurality of electrochemical materials, and generate a recycled output using the processed plurality of base components.

Abstract: Technologies for 3D virtual environment placement of 3D models based on 2D images are disclosed. At least an outline of a 3D virtual environment may be generated. A 2D image of one or more 2D images may be identified. A first product from the first 2D image may be identified. At least one 3D model of one or more 3D models based, at least, on the first product may be determined. A first location for placement of the first product in the 3D virtual environment may be identified. The at least one 3D model may be added within the 3D virtual environment based, at least, on the first location. The 3D virtual environment may be rendered into a visually interpretable form. A second product may be identified from the first 2D image, forming a first grouping of products. A starting element for the first grouping of products may be determined.

Abstract: A vector control composite system and methods for producing a vector control strategy capable of blocking mosquito host-seeking cues for reducing the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases. The vector control composite system comprises a substrate coated with a composition further comprising nanoparticles functionalized to block thermal, vibrational, or gray body energy emission of an emitter, thus interfering with mosquito infrared receptor functions for host-seeking. The vector control composite system may comprise a base substrate coated with an IR ceramic coating having an insulation component, a multispectral signature mitigation component, an IR anti-reflective component, whereby the multispectral signature mitigation component and IR anti-reflective component contain functionalized nanoparticles. Embodiments of the vector control composite system may be incorporated in various textiles used as nets, garments, tents, and equipment.

Abstract: One example method of operation may include identifying event block allocations of one or more of data memory and data storage allocations, assigning indicators to the event block allocations based one or more determined statuses associated with the event block allocations, populating a display interface with the event block allocations and the indicators, performing a trace event of the event block allocations, identifying a target event block allocation among the event block allocations, and creating a notification identifying an allocation violation based on the identified target event block allocation.

Abstract: Methods and systems, including computer programs encoded on a storage medium, are described for implementing item monitoring using a doorbell camera. A system generates an input video stream that has image frames corresponding to detection of activity at a property. Timing information is generated for the video stream and includes a timestamp for each image frame of the stream. Using the timing information, the system processes a pre-event image frame that precedes detection of the activity and a post-event image frame that coincides with detection of the activity. An image score is computed with respect to placement of a candidate item at the property in response to processing the pre-event and post-event image frames. The image score is used to determine that a first item was delivered to the property or that a second item was removed after being delivered to the property.

Abstract: A smartwatch includes a multiresolution touch interface, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The transparent conductive screen includes a first electrode, a display layer, and an array of IR sensors. The display layer of the transparent conductive screen includes a plurality of display pixels, and is positioned beneath a bottom surface of the transparent conductive screen. The array of IR sensors of the transparent conductive screen is configured to detect infrared light transmitted through the transparent conductive screen. The second electrode is communicatively coupled to the first electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode together are configured to measure a bioimpedance of a user of the smartwatch. The third electrode is coupled to a bottom portion of the smartwatch, and is configured to contact an extremity of the user. The first electrode and the third electrode together are configured to measure ECG data associated with the user.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to formulations and methods for the in vitro testing of ocular irritants. It was discovered that adding an antioxidant formulation to in vitro ocular irritation tests, including for example, a biochemical ocular irritation test, a reconstituted human corneal epithelium (RhCE) ocular irritation test and an excised eye depth of injury (DoI) test, substantially reduces the rate of false positives without diminishing test sensitivity, resulting in more accurately predicting ocular irritancy of test substances. More particularly, the disclosed method employs relatively high physiologic concentrations of one or more antioxidants that are normally present in tears. In a variation, much higher concentrations of one or more antioxidants may provide protection against in vivo exposure to ocular irritants.

Abstract: Systems and methods for composing a virtual environment are provided. The virtual environment may represent a room or other space having specified parameters. The system may facilitate placement of 3D models of objects in the virtual environment, where the 3D models correspond to one or more objects depicted in a 2D image, and the placement of the 3D models is algorithmically determined based on placement rules to generate an arrangement of the 3D models based on a layout of the one or more objects in the 2D image. The system can execute the placement rules to algorithmically determine placement locations of the 3D models corresponding to objects depicted in the 2D image.

Abstract: A portable device for generating and providing electricity is disclosed. The device includes one or more flat solar panels; one or more batteries arranged to be changed with electric power from the one or more flat solar panels; one or more lights arranged to be powered from the one or more batteries; one or more electric connectors arranged to receive electric power form the one or more batteries and to connect to combined power/data connections on portable electronic devices; and an expandable and collapsible housing holding the solar panels, batteries, and lights, and arranged to form a hollow inner volume when expanded and a flat panel when contracted.

Abstract: An at-home medical diagnostic test kit container including a plurality of at-home medical diagnostic test kits is provided herein. In particular, the medical diagnostic test kit container may include a machine-readable code (e.g., QR code) configured to facilitate an augmented reality experience associated with the at-home medical diagnostic test kit container. In some embodiments, a testing and diagnostic platform may facilitate tracking of inventory within the at-home medical diagnostic test kit container and/or may facilitate coordination of prescription medication order fulfillment and delivery upon indication of a medical condition that could benefit from taking prescription medication.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a culture plate comprising medium which supports microbial growth and comprises a dextrin comprising four or more glucose units linked by ?(1?4) glycosidic bonds as a sole carbon source. The culture plate comprises a first zone inoculated with a sta? S. cerevisiae strain which produces a pigment upon sugar fermentation, and a second zone adjacent to the first zone and which is not inoculated with a microbe. The disclosure further provides a method of using the culture plate to characterize microbial diastatic activity.