Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module, configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as optical component comprising a compound consisting essentially of the elements neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F), and optionally including one or more other elements. The lighting apparatus is configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light using the compound. The at least one component can comprise a NdFxOy compound with values of x and y determining a content ratio F/O, which may be adjusted during manufacturing of the NdFxOy compound to provide desired output light parameters of the apparatus including at least a desired output light spectrum realized by filtering the generated visible light using the NdFxOy compound.

Abstract: A UAV capable of sampling a hazardous body of water and a method of using the same is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by an electronic controller of the attached apparatus, a first instruction to lower a sampling device at a specified rate into the body of water. The sampling device is connected to the apparatus via a line, and the sampling device is lowered by unspooling the line from a reel. The method also includes lowering the sampling device at the specified rate into the body of water based on the instruction. The method also includes retrieving the sampling device from the body of water. A line-cutting device can cut the line should the sampling device get caught up in an obstruction.

Abstract: A MEMS scanner may include a first flexible arm extending substantially in a forward direction and a base connected to a proximal end of the first flexible arm, the base being thicker than the first flexible arm in a vertical direction. The MEMS scanner may further include a second flexible arm connected to a distal end of the first flexible arm, the second flexible arm extending substantially in a reverse direction. The MEMS scanner may further include a mirror coupled to a distal end of the second flexible arm. In one implementation, the MEMS scanner may be a non-resonant scanner.

Abstract: A method for encrypting a virtual disk comprises generating a hash value for each page of a first version of the virtual disk. Each page is encrypted using a unique initialization vector (IV). Each unique IV and each generated hash value is then stored in a plaintext hash database that maps each unique IV for a page to a corresponding hash value. For a second, updated version of the virtual disk, a hash value is generated for each page of the second version. It is then determined whether each newly generated hash value is stored in the plaintext hash database. If a first generated hash value for a first page of the second version of the virtual disk is stored in the plaintext hash database, such first page is encrypted using a unique IV from the plaintext hash database that corresponds to the first generated hash value.

Abstract: Managing information pertaining to anonymous and/or known customer activity is disclosed. When a retailer's website is accessed, ID information is obtained for the user's computing device. The ID information is used to search for a customer. Once a customer is identified, the browser information is obtained and added to a customer data file of the identified customer. Similarly, when a customer's mobile device has entered a physical store, a device ID for the mobile device will be obtained. The device ID is used to search for the customer associated with the device ID. Once identified, tracking information is obtained and added to the customer data file of the identified customer. The information in the customer data file is used to develop a customer profile for the identified customer based on all identified customer activity.

Abstract: A transactional medical data exchange provides a combination of public and private communication channels through which parties to a transaction, such as a medical care provider and a health insurance provider, may exchange information. When such an exchange is needed, the parties create records on the public communication channel that serve as a publicly viewable record that communication has begun. Information from these public records are used to share messages, along with messages, files, and other information related to care, via a private communication channel. Each private communication is sent and stored with unique authenticating data to form a chain of verifiable transactions. When communication is done, each party creates records on the public communication that request and acknowledge that communication is now complete and provide publicly viewable information that can be used to verify and authenticate each private message by itself, or in combination with others.

Abstract: A computerized system and method to provide a marketplace for real-time matching of a blood order to a blood supplier based on a variety of variables tracked by the system including real-time marketplace trend statistical analysis.

Abstract: A method of performing a heart abnormalities analysis, includes learning text information from an electronic medical record (EMR) and/or an electronic health record (EHR) of a user, learning signal information from electrocardiography (ECG) signal data of the user, merging the learned text information and the learned signal information to generate one or more representations of the text information and the signal information that are merged, and performing the heart abnormalities analysis on the generated one or more representations.

Abstract: In an example, a distributed antenna system (DAS) includes a central unit configured to be coupled to a base station and the central unit is configured to receive downlink signals from the base station. The central unit is also configured to support a plurality of transmission bands and a plurality of receiver bands. The DAS further includes a plurality of remote units configured to communicate wireless signals in a coverage area of the distributed antenna system, and the plurality of remote units are communicatively coupled to the central unit and located remotely from the central unit. The DAS is configured to mitigate interference using dynamic allocation of at least one of the plurality of transmission bands and/or at least one of the plurality of receiver bands among the plurality of remote units.

Abstract: A base station for performing radio environment monitoring (REM) is described. The base station includes a REM module. The REM module includes user equipment (UE) circuitry communicatively coupled to a baseband processor and a dedicated antenna. The REM module also includes the baseband processor. The baseband processor is configured to send at least one instruction to the mobile circuitry to determine a plurality of REM parameters for a frequency band (or channel, e.g., EARFCN). The mobile circuitry is configured to determine the plurality of REM parameters for the frequency band (or channel) in response to receiving the at least one instruction.

Abstract: A crop dividing device for an agricultural header including a hood and a divider connected to the hood. The divider includes a base member pivotally connected to the hood. The base member includes a receiving section. The divider also includes an ear dam member receivable in the receiving section. The ear dam member is positionable in between a first position for increasing an overall slope of the divider and a second position for decreasing the overall slope of the divider. The ear dam member is connected to the receiving section in the first position, and the ear dam member is connected to one of the hood and base member in the second position.

Abstract: A hydroponic plant display that allows consumers to select and harvest fresh produce while shopping at their local market. The display system maintains the health and vitality of the produce until it is selected by the end consumer for harvesting. As such, the display system includes (i) a plant display, (ii) plant growth media that provides a suitable support system for each plant's root structure, and (iii) a moisture and nutrient transport system.

Abstract: The utilitarian function of the engagement features on a lidded vessel is at least partially camouflaged so that the engagement features' utilitarian function is less apparent to the consumer after the lid is removed. The lidded vessel may be, for example, a lidded drinking glass—such as a lidded wine glass, beer glass, whiskey tumbler or soda glass—that is sold pre-filled and sealed with the wine, beer, whiskey or soda already inside. The camouflaging may be accomplished using one or more camouflaging techniques, some or all of them involving the presence of non-engagement elements.

Abstract: A composition suitable for making uncrosslinked polyethylene foam and an uncrosslinked polyethylene foam comprising: 50-95 wt. % of a low density polyethylene having a density ranging from 0.915 to 0.930 g/cc and melt index of 1-4 g/10 min; and 5-50 wt. % of an ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer having: a density ranging from 0.910-0.930 g/cc; a melt index ranging from 0.5 to 6.0 g/10 min; a Mw/Mn of from 2.8 to 4.5; and a ZSVR of 1.8 to 10.0.

Abstract: A rotating control device (RCD) for use in pressurized drilling operations. The RCD having a non-rotating RCD housing enclosing an elongate passage, a tubular RCD mandrel extending along the elongate passage of the RCD housing, wherein the RCD mandrel has a longitudinal axis and is configured in use to rotate relative to the RCD housing about the longitudinal axis, and a stripper element which is mounted on an end of the RCD mandrel and which is configured to seal against and rotate with a tubular drill pipe extending along the elongate passage of the RCD housing, wherein the stripper element is secured to the end of the RCD mandrel by a flexible sleeve which is more flexible than the stripper element.

Abstract: There is disclosed in one example a computing apparatus, including: a hardware platform including at least a processor and a memory; and a security agent including instructions encoded in the memory to instruct the processor to: monitor a user's operation of the computing apparatus over time, including determining whether a selected behavior is a security risk; provide a risk analysis of the user's operation based at least in part on the monitoring; select a scan sensitivity based at least in part on the risk analysis; and scan, with the selected sensitivity, one or more objects on the computing apparatus to determine if the one or more objects are a threat.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for vaginal drug delivery. More particularly, the device relates to a tampon engaged or engageable device, having a dissolvable elongated housing which is adapted with an axial cavity sized to surround a tampon, and having a fixed or removably engaged dissolvable capsule located at a distal end of the housing. So positioned, the device delivers medications such as prescription and non prescription drugs, neuroceuticals, and supplements and the like, directly to the vaginal tract which is especially useful in treating ailments in the same region by such a direct communication of the medication thereto.

Abstract: Technologies are described for devices and methods to irrigate a crop. The systems may comprise an irrigation processor configured to be in communication with, a memory, a soil moisture tension sensor, an infrared camera, and a valve. The irrigation processor may receive an input, soil moisture tension data, infrared data, ambient temperature data, humidity data, and weather data, and store each in the memory. The input may include a crop, an area planted, and a location. The irrigation processor may generate an output of a crop water stress index. The irrigation processor may generate a water requirement. The irrigation processor may determine an irrigation requirement. The irrigation processor may generate a determination to irrigate based on the soil moisture tension data, the output of the crop water stress index, and the irrigation requirement. The irrigation processor may operate the valve to irrigate based on the determination to irrigate.

Abstract: A medication dispensing system, comprising one or more medication panels, each having a plurality of docking ports located at a vertical displacement one from another. The medication dispensing system comprises: a plurality of medication container assemblies for storing medication, coupled to the plurality of docking ports; one or more actuators; a gripping assembly, movable vertically by the one or more actuators to a proximate one or more of the medication container assemblies for picking a medication dosage out of the one or more of the medication container assemblies; and a receptacle carrier having a receptacle mount for holding one or more medication receptacles configured to receive the medication dosage.

Abstract: A method of making a hair care composition is provided, comprising: providing a cationic hair care emulsion, comprising: a cationic surfactant; optionally, a nonionic surfactant; water, wherein the water forms a continuous phase; and an internal phase, wherein the internal phase comprises: a cosmetically acceptable hydrocarbon oil; and a polyolefin blend, comprising: a high density polyolefin having a density of >0.90 g/cm3; and a low density polyolefin having a density of ?0.90 g/cm3; wherein the polyolefin blend has an average melt index of >7 as measured according to ASTM D 1238; providing a cosmetically acceptable silicone; providing an additional water; providing at least one hair care additive; and combining the cationic hair care emulsion, the cosmetically acceptable silicone, the additional water and the at least one hair care additive to form the hair care composition.