Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for supporting and executing automated control of climate comfort settings based on user classification within a group identity database. Methods of generating and employing the group identity database are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to controlling a vehicle. For instance, using a camera, a first camera image including a first object may be captured. A first bounding box for the first object and a distance to the first object may be identified. A second camera image including a second object may be captured. A second bounding box for the second image and a distance to the second object may be identified. Whether the first object is the second object may be determined using a plurality of models to compare visual similarity of the two bounding boxes, to compare a three-dimensional location based on the distance to the first object and a three-dimensional location based on the distance to the second object, and to compare results from the first and second models. The vehicle may be controlled in an autonomous driving mode based on a result of the third model.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a recessed luminaire. The frame assembly has a planar platform with a sheetrock side and an exposed side opposing the sheet rock side. The planar platform defines a central aperture for receiving the recessed luminaire, and a plurality of perforations disposed around the central aperture, the perforations configured for receiving construction compound. The frame assembly has at least two barbs configured for bending out of a plane of the platform for insertion into sheetrock. Each barb has a barb base extending away from the exposed side of the planar platform at a 45 degree angle. Each barb has a barbed shank region extending towards the sheet rock side at a 90 degree angle with respect to the barb base so that the barbed shank region is configured to be secured into sheetrock when the sheetrock side of the platform is against sheetrock.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for dynamically adjusting user guidance based on a user's proficiency by tracking the same. In one example, a proficiency score for a user may be tracked over time and practice based on a pre-defined rubric for a given anatomical region and a given anatomical target within the anatomical region. During medical imaging, based on the proficiency score of the user, an amount of user guidance that is provided to the user may be adjusted. For example, user guidance may be automatically activated to guide the user during the imaging procedure when the proficiency score of the user is less than a threshold score.

Abstract: A baseball grip training device is provided for use with a baseball bat, comprising a base adapted to contact a bat grip, wherein the base includes one or more shaped surfaces adapted to receive one or more of an index finger and a middle finger of a user; a retaining member extending from the base shaped to surround one or more of the index finger and the middle finger of the user; and a bat contacting surface adapted to contact the bat grip, wherein the bat contacting surface and the shaped surfaces are separated by a predetermined distance to lift the index finger and the middle finger of the user away from the bat grip sufficient to place greater reliance on the remaining fingers to hold the bat grip during a swing of the bat. The device is preferably constructed from a resilient material.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include synchronizing a timing scheme between a display and a camera. The method may also include triggering, using a display trigger based on the timing scheme, the display to display a content frame, and triggering, using a capture trigger based on the timing scheme, the camera to capture the displayed content frame. The method may further include building a timeline of frame events for the displayed content frame and the captured content frame, and matching, using the timeline of frame events, the displayed content frame with the captured content frame. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using the same are provided. The reaction products particularly may include adducts of two or more reactants. The adducts particularly can incorporate a nitrification inhibitor, such as DCD. In particular embodiments, reaction products may be formed from the reaction of formaldehyde, DCD, urea, and an ammonia source. The adducts may be included in agricultural products, including fertilizer compositions and nitrification inhibitor systems. Fertilizer compositions including the adducts can be beneficial for reducing leaching of nitrification inhibitors applied to soil.

Abstract: A luminaire includes multiple light-emitting elements (LEEs); a base supporting the LEEs; and a first wall and a second wall each extending along a first direction from a respective first end facing the LEEs to a respective second end. The first and second walls have light-reflective surfaces facing each other. In one or more cross-sectional planes parallel to the first direction, the light-reflective surfaces of the first and second walls have first portions that curve in opposite directions, second portions that are parallel, and third portions that curve in like directions. The first portions are arranged facing the LEEs to provide an input aperture that receives light from the LEEs. The third portions are arranged to provide an exit aperture that outputs output light into an ambient environment. The first and second walls are configured to propagate light from the input aperture to the exit aperture.

Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening includes a bracket, a shaft coupled to the bracket, and a roller assembly coupled to the bracket, the roller assembly including, a material roll with a covering material, and a drive roller drivingly coupled to the material roll and operable to rotate with respect to the bracket about a first rotational axis, wherein the covering material includes a first portion that extends between the material roll and the shaft.

Abstract: A video server is configured to provide streaming video to players of computer games over a computing network. The video server can provided video of different games to different players simultaneously. This is accomplished by rendering several video streams in parallel using a single GPU. The output of the GPU is provided to graphics processing pipelines that are each associated with a specific client/player and are dynamically allocated as needed. A client qualifier may be used to assure that only clients capable of presenting the streaming video to a player at a minimum level of quality receive the video stream.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, system and method for making an admixture of a polymer and carbon nanomaterials (CNM). The admixture of such embodiments comprise about 10% or less by weight (wt %) of CNMs. The CNM content of such admixture may impart new or enhanced properties to the admix and to materials and products made therefrom. Such new or enhanced products may include enhanced tensile strength, new or enhanced electronic medical, structural thermal, catalytic properties or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An approach for encoding/decoding video data, performed by at least one processor, including: obtaining video data; parsing the obtained video data into blocks; generating a set of parameters of a current block, the set of parameters including at least block position information, motion vector information, and delta values; storing a subset of parameters included in the set of parameters in association with the current block; selecting a first warp model of the current block based on a subset of parameters; and decoding the video data based on the first warp model.

Abstract: This disclosure provides drilling fluids and additives as well as fracturing fluids and additives that contain cellulose nanofibers and/or cellulose nanocrystals. In some embodiments, hydrophobic nanocellulose is provided which can be incorporated into oil-based fluids and additives. These water-based or oil-based fluids and additives may further include lignosulfonates and other biomass-derived components. Also, these water-based or oil-based fluids and additives may further include enzymes. The drilling and fracturing fluids and additives described herein may be produced using the AVAP® process technology to produce a nanocellulose precursor, followed by low-energy refining to produce nanocellulose for incorporation into a variety of drilling and fracturing fluids and additives.

Abstract: The disclosed method for implementing a digital assistant in a multi-application network includes: receiving an input command from a computing device; analyzing the input command; determining based on the analysis of the input command, a digital request data object associated with the input command; resolving the input command into a data string; determining, based on the digital request data object and the data string, intent data; and generating based on the intent data, a first set of operation recommendations comprising a first operation recommendation. The methods also include determining an application programming interface (API) associated with the first application; connecting the API to the first application; and executing the first operation recommendation to generate a computing operation result; and rendering the computing operation on a single graphical interface comprising a consolidation of a plurality of graphical interfaces associated with the first set of computing operation recommendations.

Abstract: The present application provides methods of treating overactive bladder and methods of training or retraining bladder, prolonging symptom relief, improving the quality of life and/or neuronal remodeling in an individual having overactive bladder, by administering an effective amount of trospium locally to the bladder of the individual for at least about 24 hours.

Abstract: A rotating equipment system with in-line drive-sense circuit (DSC) electric power signal processing includes rotating equipment, in-line drive-sense circuits (DSCs), and one or more processing modules. The in-line DSCs receive input electrical power signals and generate motor drive signals for the rotating equipment. An in-line DSC receives an input electrical power signal, processes it to generate and output a motor drive signal to the rotating equipment via a single line and simultaneously senses the motor drive signal via the single line. Based on the sensing of the motor drive signal via the single line, the in-line DSC provides a digital signal to the one or more processing modules that receive and process the digital signal to determine information regarding one or more operational conditions of the rotating equipment, and based thereon, selectively facilitate one or more adaptation operations on the motor drive signal via the in-line DSC.

Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) resolution of a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) based eye tracking system is enhanced through sensor and/or light source steering. The light source may illuminate the whole eye, while the sensor and/or one or more mirrors associated with the sensor may be steered to capture images of different portions of the eye. The images are stitched to achieve a high-resolution, full view of the eye. Alternatively, the sensor may capture a low-resolution image of the whole eye and be steered to capture multiple low-resolution images, which may be used for interpolation and creation of a high-resolution image of the eye. Both the light source and the sensor (and/or the mirrors) may be steered to illuminate and capture images of different portions of the eye, which may then be stitched to achieve a high-resolution, full view of the eye.

Abstract: An exercise station with a pull-up bar is disclosed. The exercise station is freestanding without engaging external structures, and supports a user in performing an exercise routine, such as pull-ups or dips. The exercise station may be collapsed to a small footprint and a low vertical profile without removal or disassembly of the exercise station's components.

Abstract: An electronic device, method, and computer program product provide a predictable external finger area on a “rollable display device” for fingerprint authentication that is available at least in both a fully retracted position and fully extended position. The electronic device selectively operates a translation mechanism to slide a blade assembly relative to a device housing between the fully retracted position and the fully extended position. The blade assembly has a blade slidably coupled to a device housing and having a flexible display attached to the blade. The blade assembly has first and second fingerprint-on-display (FOD) areas that are optically transmissive, enabling light to pass through the blade assembly. While retracted, both fingerprint scanners are aligned FOD areas for use while looking at either the front or back portions of the flexible display. While extended, the front fingerprint scanner is aligned with the second FOD area while viewing the flexible display.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, materials and devices for approximation of blood volume in a fluid, such as in a biological fluid collected during a surgical procedure. In particular applications, methods of estimating blood loss from a subject are provided. The method and devices may include a RBC flocculant, such as polyDADMAC, and provide for an approximate blood hematocrit for a selected type of animal, as well as provide for a calculated RBC packing ratio corresponding to the collection device receiving the fluid. Also provided is a Blood Indicator Panel (BIP), comprising a series of markings calculated from an observed red blood cell sedimentation volume, the average animal type hematocrit, and a calculated RBC packing ratio “?” value for the collection device. Pediatric (about 200 ml or 250 ml size container), adult human (about 1,000 ml-1,500 ml) and veterinary (about 500 ml-2,500 ml) collection containers are also disclosed, that may include a RBC flocculant, for use in approximating blood volume in a fluid.