Abstract: A support harness with shock reducing elements includes a saddle with a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A pair of bridge connectors is attached to and extends outwardly from the saddle. The first and second lateral edges each has one of the bridge connectors positioned adjacent thereto. The bridge connectors each include a first strap section secured to the saddle adjacent to an upper edge thereof, a second strap section secured to the saddle adjacent to a lower edge thereof, and a central strap section extending between the first and second strap sections. The first strap section includes a plurality folds therein. A break-away fastener extends through the folds and breaks to release the plurality of folds when a predetermined amount of force is placed on the first strap.

Abstract: A flavored bioactive extract may include a homogeneous flavored bioactive extract composition including a bioactive plant extract, flavoring, and a carrier. The carrier may be hydrophilic and the extract may have a crystalized or resinous form. The flavoring may be non-lipophilic or hydrophilic.

Abstract: A seatbelt webbing includes an auxetic portion elongated along an axis. The auxetic portion includes a plurality of segments rotatably connected to each other at hinges. The hinges are spaced along the axis and are transverse to the axis. The auxetic portion includes a plurality of strands. Each strand is embedded in at least two of the hinges. When tensile force above a predetermined level is applied to the auxetic portion by a vehicle occupant, e.g., the chest of the vehicle occupant, the auxetic portion both stretches along the axis and widens transverse to the axis, i.e., has a negative Poisson ratio.

Abstract: A computer, including a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions to be executed by the processor to generate two or more stereo pairs of synthetic images and generate two or more stereo pairs of real images based on the two or more stereo pairs of synthetic images using a generative adversarial network (GAN), wherein the GAN is trained using a six-axis degree of freedom (DoF) pose determined based on the two or more pairs of real images. The instructions can further include instructions to train a deep neural network based on a sequence of real images and operate a vehicle using the deep neural network to process a sequence of video images acquired by a vehicle sensor.

Abstract: Methods for email-based e-commerce using SMS and social media and for an e-commerce stock management system are disclosed. A method for email-based e-commerce using SMS includes receiving, via a social media network, a request from a customer to make a payment via email; generating a first email message that includes a mailto hyperlink and solicits payment in a predetermined amount; transmitting the first email message to the customer; and receiving an email message from the customer confirming payment in the predetermined amount. A method for an email-based financial management system includes storing user based settings, based on stock market events and a plurality of predetermined actions; determining when a stock market event occurs; transmitting a confirmation email to a customer requesting confirmation to perform a predetermined action; receiving a confirmation email from the customer to perform the predetermined action; and performing the predetermined action.

Abstract: A first conveyor for conveying foodstuff, a second conveyor separated from the first conveyor by a gap of free space, a top camera positioned above the gap and above the first conveyor and the second conveyor, a bottom camera positioned below the gap and below the first conveyor and the second conveyor, wherein the top camera and the bottom camera capture images of the foodstuff in the gap between the first conveyor and the second conveyor for analysis.

Abstract: A method for producing an optimized instruction set for guiding a robot through a service procedure includes fitting human operators with an XR headset and controllers, instructing the human operators to perform the same service procedure through a series of individual steps, monitoring the operator's movements, and recording the XR telemetry data produced by the headset and the controllers as the operator performs the series of steps within the service procedure. The XR telemetry data is analyzed, optimized and translated into an optimized set of instructions to enable a robot to perform the service procedure. In some aspects, machine learning and neural networks are used to acquire, aggregate, analyze and optimize the XR telemetry data.

Abstract: An end effector includes a continuous volume that holds a constituent and includes a nozzle, a suspension frame disposed within the continuous volume, an actuator, and an agitation needle that protrudes from the continuous volume through the nozzle. The actuator is suspended by the suspension frame within the continuous volume such that the constituent within the continuous volume is in direct contact with one or more of the actuator and the agitation needle. The actuator is configured to actuate such that, upon actuation, the constituent transforms from a static state to a pseudo-fluid like state for application with the end effector.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a compositions and methods to improve social and occupational functioning. In particular, the invention is directed to a combination of compounds when taken together improve daily performance levels of social and occupational functioning.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of obtaining an isolated phospholipid enriched krill composition. The method includes a) contacting a crude krill composition with an alcohol in an amount sufficient to provide a phospholipid enriched layer and a non-phospholipid enriched layer; b) forming a phospholipid enriched layer and a non-phospholipid enriched layer, wherein the phospholipid enriched layer is above the non-phospholipid enriched layer; c) isolating the phospholipid enriched layer and the non-phospholipid enriched layer; and d) removing the alcohol from the phospholipid enriched layer to provide an isolated phospholipid enriched krill composition.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for cleaning soot, creosote, and other materials adhered to the interior walls of a chimney using a mobile cleaning and vacuuming unit. The apparatus is comprised of a pressurized water delivery system, a vacuum system, a chimney cleaning attachment having a plurality of spray nozzles arranged radially about a central axis, and one or more extensions. The required length and corresponding number of extensions are attached to a pressurized water delivery system as needed to access the chimney interior. The chimney cleaning attachment is mechanically affixed to the free end of the extensions and the device is lowered into a chimney. The water delivery system delivers high pressured water to the nozzle abrade the undesirable material within the chimney. A vacuum system positioned near the base of the chimney removes the water and substances that are dislodged during the washing process.

Abstract: A method for mass spectral analysis of molecules based on full mass spectral profile or raw scan mode data, comprising the steps of specifying the basic building blocks for the molecule; estimating initial values including trial numbers of building blocks, charge states, and possible modifications; calculating discrete isotope distributions based on elemental compositions; calculating a profile mode theoretical mass spectrum using a target mass spectrum peak shape function; performing regression analysis between acquired profile mode mass spectrum data and calculated theoretical mass spectrum data and reporting regression statistics; using regression statistics as feedbacks to update initially estimated values including trial numbers of building blocks, charge states, and possible modifications; and repeating selected step to optimize the regression statistics. A mass spectrometer operating in accordance with the method.

Abstract: An exemplary faraday bag with magnetic closure system includes an actuatable closure section defined between a shielding compartment and an access mouth. The closure section preferably includes a retention segment, a distal flap segment, and an intermediate flap segment therebetween. Base magnets are disposed within the retention segment and a first panel of the bag. Flap magnets are disposed within the distal flap segment and a second panel of the bag. When the closure section is in open configuration, the flap magnets are substantially out of attractive magnetic engagement with respective base magnets, and the shielding compartment is accessible from an ambient environment through the access mouth. When the closure section is in closed configuration, the flap and retention segments are folded with respect to one another, the flap magnets are in attractive magnetic engagement with respective base magnets, and the access mouth is thereby retained in an RF-sealed configuration.

Abstract: A receiving apparatus is provided. The receiving apparatus includes circuitry configured to receive reference time information and metadata including information for executing processing related to the reference time information. The circuitry is configured to execute processing related to the reference time information based on the metadata. The metadata includes a first offset value between the reference time information and a discontinuous time, a second offset value between the discontinuous time and a local time, and a date and time at which a change in a daylight savings time (DST) status is to occur. The local time is determined based on the reference time information and the metadata.

Abstract: A light comprising a housing comprised of an elongated body having a forward end and a rearward end and defining a longitudinal axis, a first bracket arm and a second bracket arm extending outwardly from the elongated body, and a light source contained in the forward end of the elongated body and operable to emanate light outwardly from the housing. The first bracket arm is comprised of an inner wall opposed to an inner wall of the second bracket arm. The opposed inner walls of the first and second bracket arms define a first open ended cavity capable of receiving a first mounting object. The opposed inner walls of the first and second bracket arms may be comprised of arcuate surfaces defining the first open ended cavity as a cylindrical cavity. The first bracket arm and the second bracket arm may be flexible arms joined to the elongated body.

Abstract: Systems and processes disclosed may be used to produce a high purity isobutane stream and a high purity 1-butene stream from mixed C4 streams having disparate starting compositions.

Abstract: An axle assembly having a countershaft transmission. The countershaft transmission may operatively connect a rotor shaft of an electric motor to a drive pinion that may be rotatable about a drive pinion axis. The electric motor and the countershaft transmission may be positioned on opposite sides of a differential assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards method for modifying a polymer flow index.

Abstract: Methods and systems for service integrated domain name servers are described. A method for service integrated domain name server processing includes receiving, by a requesting device, a service fully qualified domain name (FQDN) and an anycast Internet Protocol (IP) address for service integrated domain name servers, where each service integrated domain name server includes the anycast IP address and a unicast IP address. The requesting device queries domain name servers on the service integrated domain name servers with the anycast IP address to resolve the service FQDN. The requesting device receives the unicast IP address from a closest service integrated domain name server. The requesting device saves the unicast IP address, sends to a service server on the closest service integrated domain name server, a service request on the unicast IP address and receives from the service server, results for the service request.

Abstract: Presenting and manipulating task items includes creating a task item within a productivity application in association with a content item created with the productivity application and assigning the task item to one or more users. When the task item has been assigned, the task item is displayed to each user when each users opens the productivity application, or when the productivity application is already open to the user. User activity is then monitored in relation to the content item that is associated with the task item such that metadata for the user activity is captured. Based on the captured metadata, the users are alerted to the user activity that has occurred on the content item.