Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a controller (20) for controlling operation of an access control device (2) for a vehicle (3). The access control device (2) is selectively operable in a first operating mode (P1) and a second operating mode (P2). The access control device (2) is in a limited response mode when operating in the first operating mode (P1). The controller (20) includes a processor (24) and a memory means (23). The processor (24) is configured to determine a position of the access control device (2) and to generate a control signal for activating the first operating mode (P1). The control signal is generated in dependence on the determined position of the access control device (2). The controller (20) may be provided in the access control device (2). The present disclosure also relates to a method of controlling operation of an access control device (2).

Abstract: A technique is directed to methods and systems for live streaming. In some implementations, the method includes (1) monitoring, by a bitrate feedback extension (BFE) module, a bitrate for a client device during a live streaming process; (2) in response to a bitrate change during the live streaming process, notifying, by the BFE module, the bitrate change to a buffer switch handler (BSH) module; (3) sending, by the BSH module, a request to adjust the bitrate for the client device to a media engine; and (4) switching, based on the request, a media source of the live streaming process.

Abstract: A harvesting assembly for harvesting a tissue graft from surrounding tissue is disclosed including a guide. The guide includes a means for fixedly engaging with an anterior surface of the tendon. The guide also includes a means of guiding a cutting blade along a preferred trajectory into and along a length of the tendon. The guide also includes a means of guiding a truncating blade along a preferred trajectory across a width of tendon. The cutting blade may include two parallel blades for forming lateral sides of the tendon graft simultaneously. Each of the two parallel blades may define a leading edge that extends along at least a 90 degree arc that is equidistant from a stop on the cutting blade. The stop in combination with the guide may limit a cut depth into the tendon for a range of cutting blade handle elevation angles.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for selecting supplemental content for a viewer based on supplemental-content analytics for the view. Supplemental-content analytics are generated for the viewer based on historical viewer interactions with previously provided supplemental content by the viewer. While content is being provided to the viewer, a determination is made to pause the content and provide supplemental content to the viewer. The supplemental content is then selected and provided to the viewer based on the supplemental-content analytics for the viewer.

Abstract: A device (10) having a body (12) informed from as a one-piece single unit having a first tray portion (16) for receiving the upper dental arch of the oral cavity of the wearer and a second tray portion (14) for receiving the lower dental arch of the oral cavity of the wearer. Integrally formed therewith and connecting the two tray portion s are two connecting portions (18), (20) which are flexible and the two tray section are of a design or material or combination of design and material selected to achieve retention of the trays on the teeth of a user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bone conduction based sound generating lollipop, a processing method and a system thereto. The bone conduction based sound generating lollipop includes a housing, a trigger, a controller and a sound generating component. The sound generating component, the controller and the trigger are integrated in a packaging cavity formed by the housing, and a separate packaging of the sound generating component is eliminated. When a supporting component of the housing enters a human oral cavity, the trigger sends an opening instruction to the controller, the controller drives the sound generating component to vibrate, and then a vibration signal is transmitted to a human auditory system in a bone conduction manner after passing through the supporting component of the housing and an edible object attached to the supporting component, and passing through an oral tissue or teeth of the human body.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which enables a person to be moved into a seat which may be obstructed by an arm rest or another obstacle. In some implementations, an apparatus for seating a person into an obstructed seat may comprise a first support structure for supporting the person in a position adjacent the obstructed seat; a second support structure configured to be placed onto the seat; and a transfer structure configured to enable the person to move or be moved from the first support structure to the second support structure.

Abstract: A demodulation device includes a phase rotation module, a phase adjustment module, a phase comparison module, and a reference signal generation module. The phase rotation module rotates phases of an I-Phase signal and a Q-Phase signal in a received signal of a multilevel PSK signal using a reference signal. The phase adjustment module adjusts the phases of the phase rotated I-Phase signal and the phase rotated Q-Phase signal output from the phase rotation module by multiplying the phases of the I-Phase signal and the Q-Phase signal with an integer value to generate a phase adjusted I-Phase signal and a phase adjusted Q-Phase signal. The phase comparison module compares the phase of the phase adjusted I-Phase signal with the phase of the phase adjusted Q-Phase signal to generate a phase comparison result. Also, the reference signal generation module generates a reference signal using the phase comparison result.

Abstract: A method of operating a computer for carrying out a video game is provided. The method includes maintaining a gaming environment in a non-transitory memory, with the gaming environment defining an autonomous agent and a behavioral model associated with the agent. The method also includes implementing a gaming session of the video game during which the agent carries out actions in accordance with the behavioral model, and implementing a coaching session of the video game by receiving instructions from a player. The instructions indicate a gameplay action to be performed by the agent in the gaming environment. The method also includes implementing the coaching session by receiving contextual feedback from the player regarding said gameplay action. The method also includes implementing the coaching session by adapting the behavioral model based on the instructions and the contextual feedback.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bone conduction-based clamping device and processing method. The device includes a handle, a clamping structure provided on one side of the handle, and a sound generating processor provided inside the handle. A user puts food into his mouth cavity by clamping the food with the clamping structure, and a vibration signal generated by the sound generating processor is transmitted to the food by the clamping structure and then transmitted to the user's auditory system by an oral tissue or teeth of the user, thereby avoiding the pressing feeling caused by wearing in a pressing manner. Putting the clamping structure into the user's mouth cavity can also reduce sound leakage, improve sound quality and protect privacy. In addition, the food can be replaced by the clamping structure, thereby guaranteeing hygiene and health, improving the usage rate of the device, and realizing multi-user sharing.

Abstract: The embodiments of this application relate to the technical field of battery, and in particular, to a thermal management system, a method and an equipment. In this thermal management system, a compressor and a condenser form a cooling loop with a thermal exchange pipeline of the battery, and a compressor and an evaporator form a heating loop with a thermal exchange pipeline, so that this thermal management system can provide both cooling and heating for battery, in comparison with the direct cooling system and heating film, this thermal management system features simple structure and high reliability. In addition, the locations of the condenser and the evaporator can be reasonably arranged as required to achieve the secondary utilization of hot air and cold air.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that can form a covering, layer, film, device, and/or prosthetic skin that can be comfortably worn to provide skin barrier function, skin hydration and therapeutic and aesthetic benefits. Provided herein are novel compositions that have low tackiness and form quickly, resulting in a wearable, comfortable (maintains temperature and humidity), breathable, thin, optically invisible, cosmetically elegant, flexible, stretchable, elastic and body-movement conforming, yet long-lasting covering, layer, film, device, and/or prosthetic skin on the skin or any other body surface. Provided herein are novel compositions that can form a covering, layer, film, device, and/or prosthetic skin that works for extended periods in excess of about 24 hours, while retaining function during and after exercising, showering and swimming (in sea-water, fresh water and chlorinated water), steam room (heat at high humidity), and sauna (heat at low humidity).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for QoS monitoring and feedback. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method can include: receiving, at a user equipment, at least one QoS flow; monitoring, at the user equipment, at least one QoS parameter of the at least one QoS flow, wherein the at least one QoS parameter is configured by QoS monitoring configuration information; and transmitting, from the user equipment, a feedback report based on the monitored QoS parameter and the QoS monitoring configuration information. Embodiments of the present disclosure propose a novel QoS monitoring and feedback procedure, which can meet the advanced V2X service requirements.

Abstract: Provided are methods of making a pharmaceutical composition comprising: providing a matrix solution/suspension comprising a matrix former, a structure former, 0.1-1.5 wt. % anti-aerating agent, and a solvent; mixing a plurality of hydrophobic particles into the matrix solution/suspension to form a pharmaceutical suspension; and dosing the pharmaceutical suspension into preformed blister packs, wherein a dosed weight of the dosed pharmaceutical suspension is within 10 % of a target dosed weight.

Abstract: A removable liner configured to be used with an aerosol provision device is provided. The device includes a chamber for receiving a replaceable consumable and the liner has dimensions to fit within the chamber of the device, between walls of the chamber and the replaceable consumable. The liner is configured to receive the replaceable consumable, in use.

Abstract: This document discloses a novel class of compounds for inhibiting bacterial growth and treating bacterial infection. The compounds target a key step of the futalosine pathway and therefore are effective for the selective inhibition of certain bacterial species and genera with reduced side effect in comparison with conventional antibiotics.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes providing access to documents in a document storage platform using a document access facilitator. A base address and a security key associated with the document storage platform is obtained. A document summary presentation message is received from a presenter including a document identifier of a document and a recipient identifier of a recipient. A document summary presentation notification is sent to the recipient using the recipient identifier, the notification including the document identifier, and a document presentation request is received from the recipient. A secure access link to the document is generated using the base address, the document identifier, and the security key associated with the document storage platform. The secure access link is then sent to the recipient in response to the received document presentation request, whereby the recipient is enabled use the secure access link to access the document in the document storage platform.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods, computer program products, and computer systems of a robotic apparatus with robotic instructions replicating a food preparation recipe.

Abstract: A charging method for an electrochemical device includes the following steps: in a first cycle stage, a charging stage of the first cycle stage has a first cut-off current; and in a second cycle stage, a charging stage of the second cycle stage has a second cut-off current, and the second cut-off current is greater than the first cut-off current. According to the charging method for an electrochemical device, an electronic device, and a readable storage medium provided in the present application, the risk of cyclic gas generation of the electrochemical device can be effectively prevented, and the service life of the electrochemical device can be improved.