Abstract: A packaging apparatus (1) for heat sealing packages (P) comprising a vacuum chamber (4) having an elongated opening (5) extending along or parallel to a longitudinal axis (L) of the vacuum chamber (4) and a conveyor (8) configured for receiving semi-sealed packages (P) and for moving the semi-sealed packages (P) relative to the vacuum chamber (4) along a main movement direction (M) such that each semi-sealed package (P) positioned on the conveyor (8) may have, during the relative movement of the semi-sealed package (P) with respect to the vacuum chamber (4), a terminal portion (TP) passing through the elongated opening (5) with its opening relatively moving within the vacuum chamber (4), while the main portion (MP) relatively moves outside the vacuum chamber (4). The packaging apparatus (1) further comprises evacuation means (9) fluidly communicating with the vacuum chamber (4) for evacuating gas present in the semi-sealed packages (P) and forming evacuated semi-sealed packages (P).

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method is provided for video repainting performed by at least one processor of a computer device. The method includes receiving a video sequence having one or more image frames; detecting presences of a target object within the one or more image frames and determining pose condition and style shift of the detected objects; generating content representing a replacement object for the one or more image frames by applying the corresponding pose condition and style shift to the replacement object; and repainting the detected target object in the one or more image frames with the generated content.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are CdSeTe photovoltaic devices having interdigitated back contact architecture for use in polycrystalline thin films in photovoltaic devices.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer-readable storage media can be used to debug content items. One example method includes presenting, by a mobile application executing on a mobile device, a first application interface. The example method further includes detecting, by the mobile device, a predetermined user action. The example method further includes, in response to detecting the predetermined user action, generating debugging information from content event logs, wherein the content event logs are associated with content item slots in which content items are presented in the mobile application and presenting, by a debugging interface, the debugging information.

Abstract: A method to present communications may include captioning, by a human assistant during a call between a first user using a first captioning telephone device and a second user using a second telephone device, words spoken by the second user into the second telephone device. The method may also include presenting the captioned words on a first display of the first captioning telephone device, receiving text typed into the second telephone device by the second user, and presenting the received text on the first display of the first captioning telephone device.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a Self-Validating System (SVS) which includes an Electronic Self-Validating Module (ESVM) that may be employed within a medical device, operable to receive and to transmit wireless transmissions to and from a personal electronic mobile device, the mobile device executing a Self-Validating Medical Device Remote Control (SVMDRC) application, also known as the mobile app, operable to control the ESVM, the mobile device and the ESVM further executing a pre-determined sequence of instructions at a pre-determined frequency, operable to perform a set of safety (validation) checks on the mobile device, and the ESVM. In an illustrative example, changes (updates) to the mobile device's operating system, the app, or the hardware on the mobile device may be detected by the mobile device, and may advantageously re-validate the mobile device automatically.

Abstract: A method of assembling a box includes providing the box, the box comprising a center panel, a first locking panel, a second locking panel, a first side flap panel, and a second side flap panel; folding the first side flap panel and second side flap panel relative to the center panel; folding the first locking panel relative to the center panel, the first locking panel defining a locking slot; folding the second locking panel relative to the center panel at least partially over the first locking panel, the second locking panel defining a locking tab; and engaging the locking slot with the locking tab.

Abstract: A connective protective packaging element is provided. The connective protective packaging element may include a protective body in a high-density supply configuration. The protective body may be configurable into a low-density configuration for cushioning packaged products. The body may include an exposed surface in the low-density configuration. The connective protective packaging element may also include a bonding element attached to the exposed surface that operably bonds the exposed surface to an abutting surface by contact with the bonding element.

Abstract: A distally-actuated scanning mirror includes: a mirror block with reflective surface on one side; torsional hinges with proximal ends rigidly attached to the mirror block, and with distal ends attached to flexural structures configured to transform translational motion of the piezoelectric elements into rotational motion of the distal ends of the hinges; and piezoelectric elements providing such translational motion. The distally-actuated scanning mirror also includes flexural structures made of separate flexures attached to the opposite surfaces of the distal ends of the hinges, which flexural structures have defined thinned-down flexural points. Portions of the distally-actuated scanning mirror may be 3D printed and/or fabricated by silicon MEMS technology. The mirror is fabricated from a Silicon-on-Insulator wafer, having a relatively thick (e.g., 380 um) handle layer, and a relatively thin e.g., 50 um), where photolithography with backside-alignment allows separate patterning of these two layers.

Abstract: In some aspects described herein, a computer-based system that is capable of constructing digital documents is provided. In some implementations, a machine learning system is provided that learns certain terms within a document. The terms may be, for example, part of a document that forms a legally-binding contract between two entities. In one implementation of the machine learning system, the machine learning system interoperates within a user interface to show predictions of certain terms within the document to the user. Further, the machine learning system may capture user answers relating to certain terms and provide feedback into the system that learns during operation of the system, improving user interactions, accuracy and reducing the number of user interactions.

Abstract: A resealable airtight storage jar assembly that includes a portable jar body defining ajar opening, an inner cap member with an internal sidewall extending from an upper wall and an inner cap sidewall extending from the upper wall and defining a threaded configuration corresponding to a threaded configuration defined on a sidewall of the portable jar body, wherein the inner cap member is operably configured to have a hermetically sealed position covering the jar opening. The jar assembly also includes an outer cap member with a lip radially extending from a sidewall thereon and to restrict longitudinal movement of the inner cap member thereover. The jar assembly also includes an elastomeric gasket coupled to the inner cap member and operably configured to seat over and seal the jar body defining the jar opening.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing communications among network devices are disclosed. An example method can comprise determining a time window for transmission based on a scheduling protocol. The scheduling protocol can specify time windows for using corresponding wireless protocols to transmit signals. Different wireless protocols can be associated with different time windows and different devices. A device can prevent transmissions during the time window, thereby allowing other devices to provide transmissions during the time window according to the scheduling protocol.

Abstract: A low-deflection roller tube of a motorized roller shade may include a first tube and a second tube that is attached to the first tube. The first tube may be configured to operably couple to the motor drive unit of the roller shade. The second tube may comprise a plurality of carbon fiber layers additively constructed on the first tube, and may be fabricated such that first and second longitudinal portions of the roller tube exhibit different material stiffness characteristics from each other. The first and second portions of the roller tube may be made of carbon fiber material having different tensile moduli. Layers of carbon fiber material in the first portion may be staggered with layers of carbon fiber material in the second portion at an interface between the first and second portions.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relates to methods and compositions that are useful to reduce bias and increase the reproducibility of multiplex analysis of genetic loci. In some configurations, predetermined preparative steps and/or nucleic acid sequence analysis techniques are used in multiplex analyses for a plurality of genetic loci in a plurality of samples.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for allowing access for maintenance and servicing of environmental control systems of prefabricated equipment enclosures. In one embodiment, an enclosure includes a first wall, a first environmental control unit, and a first door. The first door is mechanically coupled with the first environmental control unit and the first wall. The first door is configured to have a first closed position allowing in-service operation of the first environmental control unit for an internal space of the enclosure.

Abstract: Introduced here are containers designed to promote compliance with regimens for administering the medications stored therein. These containers can facilitate the conveyance of information related to a regimen through the use of a non-written medium. A container may include one or more display elements configured to emit/reflect light to indicate when medication stored in the container should be administered. An example of a display element is a light-emitting diode (LED). Emittance/reflectance of the light by the display element(s) may be governed by a different clock signal than the clock signal used to determine whether doses of medication are due to be administered.

Abstract: Techniques for context-based display of content and alert based on distance on a multi-display system are described. For instance, the described techniques can be implemented to determine a device context based on one or more of a first instance of media content displayed on a first display device positioned at a first surface of a client device or an environment in which the client device is positioned. Based on the device context, the described techniques enable output of a second instance of media content via a second display device positioned at a second surface of the client device.

Abstract: Cache-based tracing based on categorizing memory regions as being logged or not logged. A computer system identifies a first memory region within a first memory space of a first context, and determines that the first context is in a logging state. The computer system configures a data structure to categorize the first memory region as being logged. The data structure also categorizes a second memory region corresponding to a second context as being not logged. The computer system exposes the data structure to a processor. Upon detecting a memory access by a processing unit, the processor uses determinations of one or more of (i) whether a target memory address is categorized as being logged or not logged, (ii) whether an executing context is logging or not non-logging, or (iii) a type of the memory access to initiate a logging action or refrain from the logging action.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an autonomous vehicle interactive experience platform. An interactive experience platform is provided that utilizes vehicle sensors, as well as in-cabin hardware and software, and fleet management information, to provide a unique and personalized autonomous vehicle interactive experience. The interactive experience platform can use external factors to influence in-experience elements. In some examples, the interactive experience platform can use in-experience events to influence autonomous vehicle behavior.