Abstract: A shunt is described that expands to an hourglass shape. As the shunt expands, both of its ends radially flare outwards relative to its middle section and the length of the shunt foreshortens, which causes the flared ends to engage the tissue surrounding a puncture or aperture within a patient's tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are innovations for bitstreams having clean random access (CRA) pictures and/or other types of random access point (RAP) pictures. New type definitions and strategic constraints on types of RAP pictures can simplify mapping of units of elementary video stream data to a container format. Such innovations can help improve the ability for video coding systems to more flexibly perform adaptive video delivery, production editing, commercial insertion, and the like.

Abstract: A detection system for a vehicle includes at least one time-of-flight device configured to capture positional information about cargo in the vehicle and an obstruction outside the vehicle. Control circuitry is in communication with the at least one time-of-flight device. The control circuitry is configured to determine a location of the obstruction relative to a rear of the vehicle, calculate a length of at least one overhang of the cargo based on the positional information, estimate a lateral position of the at least one overhang based on the positional information, determine at least one endpoint of the cargo based on the lateral position and the length, determine at least one potential contact point between the cargo and the obstruction based on the location and the at least one endpoint, and generate an output based on the at least one potential contact point.

Abstract: A method for context-dependent in-call video codec switching includes receiving an indication that a far-side endpoint includes a capability to switch from an initial video codec to a secondary video codec during a call. During a call with the far-side endpoint, the method includes determining that a performance of an encoder satisfies a codec switching threshold. The codec switching threshold indicates that the performance of the encoder justifies switching from the initial video codec mid-stream of the call. During a call with the far-side endpoint, the method also includes switching from the initial video codec initially negotiated to govern the call to the secondary video codec.

Abstract: A receptacle that houses electrical and electronic components and shields the components from harmful electromagnetic radiation uses a series of interspersed graphite layers with metal mesh and/or metal-coated carbon fiber layers in overlapping tape format that are fused together to form a laminate. In addition to the electromagnetic radiation absorption occasioned by the metal mesh layers, resonance chambers are formed within the laminate between adjoining metal mesh layers. The resonance chambers are tuned such that waves of certain frequencies are reflected away from the internal chamber of the receptacle while other wave frequencies are resonated within the resonance chambers. This allows the components of the receptacle to be shielded from incoming belligerent waves while allowing the dispatch of useful outgoing waves.

Abstract: Pull carts configured for holding, transporting, and storing spools of wire or cable. A cart includes an A-frame truss comprising a plurality of crosswise beams, wherein the plurality of crosswise beams comprises: a proximal end attached to a cart base, and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the distal end forms an apex of the A-frame truss. The cart includes a rod support configured to receive a spool crossbar, wherein the rod support is disposed at the apex of the A-frame truss.

Abstract: The AR/VR enabled smart contact lens (SCL) system comprising a waveguide electro-optical display/projector component embedded into the substrate of the contact lens. Whereas, waveguide electro-optical component further consists of, at least, projector, input grating and out coupling grating designed to project light into the retina of the eye and corresponding method of operation of such system are disclosed. Furthermore, the imagery projected by such a display into the eye is with regards to 2D or 3D frame of reference enabling the user to refocus and accommodate on different parts of an image with respect to the relevant frame of reference. The display hereby proposed is a wide field of view waveguide display.

Abstract: Described augmented reality (AR) systems and devices provide users with enhanced human sensorial perceptions using digital content. More particularly, smartglasses create an immersive AR experience for visitors of cultural sites using object identification and optical flow tracking. The system software platform and methodology are especially suited to design and deploy immersive AR experiences to visitors of cultural sites on user wearable devices. Unencumbered by clumsy handheld devices, users are free to roam through augmented environments, indoors and out, without barriers allowing a story to unfold before their eyes. Cultural sites come alive, improving educational outcomes for heritage destinations. Using graphical user interfaces, the system enables platform administrators to convert disparate cultural site content to coherent AR story-telling experiences called palimpsests or tours.

Abstract: A cable transition system may include a first segment and a second segment. The first segment may at least partially define a first volume extending along a first plane and configured to receive a cable. The second segment may at least partially define a second volume extending along a second plane and configured to receive the cable. The second plane may be different than the first plane. The second segment may be configured to couple to the first segment to at least partially define an adjustable volume connected to the first volume and the second volume. The adjustable volume may be configured to route the cable between the first plane and the second plane.

Abstract: Systems and methods for radio intelligent controller machine learning assisted admission control are provided. In one example, a method includes receiving performance indicator(s) for standalone UEs and performance indicator(s) for non-standalone UEs from BBU(s) of a base station. The base station includes the BBU(s), a first radio unit, and antenna(s) configured to implement a base station for wirelessly communicating with user equipment in a cell. The method includes determining predicted traffic parameter(s) for standalone UEs based on the received performance indicator(s) for standalone UEs from the BBU(s) and determining predicted traffic parameter(s) for non-standalone UEs based on the received performance indicators for non-standalone UEs from the BBU(s). The method includes allocating resources for standalone and/or non-standalone UEs based on the predicted traffic parameter(s) for standalone UEs, the predicted traffic parameter(s) for non-standalone UEs, and service requirements for the base station.

Abstract: A computer-implemented approach is described that includes receiving a multidimensional vehicle-deal request for computation of a plurality of vehicle-deals. To overcome latency and scalability issues, the approach computes the results for the multidimensional vehicle-deal request using double parallelization. Such double parallelization involves computing pre-price and post-price calculations using two asynchronous parallel threads using microservices servers. The results are output on the device of the requester, optionally in an order sorted based on most attractive results to the user.

Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument has a movable tissue cutting mechanism, a shaft housing at least a portion of the movable tissue cutting mechanism, and a pair of opposing jaws rotatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has an electrically conductive core member, a slot for receiving the cutting mechanism, and a sealing surface. A pin is coupled to the shaft and the jaws. The pin passes through the jaws and the cutting mechanism. A first link is rotatably coupled to the first jaw and a rod. The rod is interior of and translatable relative to the shaft. Each jaw has a coating made of a substantially non-conductive material covering a portion of the conductive core member but exposing the seal surface, whereby the coating limits an energy path from the respective conductive medium to the respective seal surface.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for managing a loan application. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that may include identifying one or more unfulfilled conditions associated with a loan application of a customer and sending, to a customer device, a request for a loan application document based on the identified one or more unfulfilled conditions. The method may also include receiving, from the customer device, a responsive loan application document. The method may also include identifying a document type for the responsive loan application document and confirming that the responsive loan application document is a valid document. Finally, the method may also include sending loan application status information to the customer device based on the confirmation.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide an optical system. The optical system includes a first lens, a second lens, and a vision correction adapter. The first lens includes a first optically transparent member having a first surface and a second surface. A second lens includes a second optically transparent member having a third surface and a fourth surface. The vision correction adapter is positioned between the first lens and the second lens. The first lens and the second lens are spaced apart by a thickness of the vision correction adapter, and the thickness of the vision correction adapter is selected to correct for one of nearsightedness or farsightedness. A center region of the vision correction adapter includes an opening.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are innovations for bitstreams having clean random access (CRA) pictures and/or other types of random access point (RAP) pictures. New type definitions and strategic constraints on types of RAP pictures can simplify mapping of units of elementary video stream data to a container format. Such innovations can help improve the ability for video coding systems to more flexibly perform adaptive video delivery, production editing, commercial insertion, and the like.

Abstract: Characterizing notification distinctiveness for a finite-system machine (FSM) modeled system based on distinctiveness ratings generated for state transitions of the FSM-modeled system. The distinctiveness ratings may be operable for comparatively quantifying relative distinctiveness for notifications used to provide feedback for state transitions. The distinctiveness ratings may be generated to comparatively quantify relative distinctiveness between notifications of a transitioned-from and a transitioned-to state of the state transition associated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic uses of active agents such as for treating, inhibiting, and/or preventing damage associated with aminoglycoside toxicity. The data establishes that piperlongumine can protect hair cells from aminoglycoside damage within a wide range of concentrations. The range is 0.1 pM to 25 uM. Furthermore, piperlongumine protects renal function, it has a good therapeutic index (TI>200,000), no interference with AG's anti-bacterial activity, and no drug-drug interaction. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A data drive input circuit includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) module operable to generate a PWM signal based on input data and a clock signal. The data drive input circuit further includes a mode enable module operable to establish a light emitting diode (LED) transmit mode of a mode signal when the PWM signal is in a first state and establish an LED receive mode of the mode signal when the PWM signal is in a second state. The data drive input circuit further includes a transmit/receive drive module operable to generate a transmit data signal component of an analog input signal based on the PWM signal and the LED transmit mode generate a receive signal component of the analog input signal based on the PWM signal and the LED receive mode and output the analog input signal.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for an IoT shell are provided. A system includes an internet of things (IoT) device, a database, and a license manager. The database may include one or more sets of authorized licenses, each set of authorized licenses associated with a respective vendor software. The license manager may be in communication with the IoT device and the database, and further include a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions executable by the processor. The license manager may be configured to receive a request to reserve a license for a first vendor software, determine an availability of the license associated with the first vendor software, register a unique identifier of the IoT device in association with the license, and grant the license to the IoT device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for triggering token alerts. In some aspects, the system, after determining that the probability that an authentication request from an authentication token is associated with a malicious activity is above a threshold, determines whether a user device associated with the authentication token is within a threshold distance of the authentication token. In response to determining that the authentication token is not within the threshold distance of the user device, the system declines the authentication request and transmits an alert request to the authentication token to emit an audio signal from a speaker included in the authentication token.