Abstract: A method may include a method of automating processes for remote work. The method may include receiving, at a server, first login data from a client software application. The client software application may be executing on a user device of a remote worker user. The method may include authenticating the remote worker user based on the first login data. The method may include receiving, at the server, command data from the client software application. The command data may include data indicating to the server to launch a software application. The method may include launching, on the server, the software application. The method may include inputting, using a robotic process automation (RPA) process, second login data of the remote worker user into the software application. The method may include key site information, speech-to-text functionality, onboarding functionality, automated support, or activity logging.

Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube with a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The scope system also includes at least one accessory channel including a tubular structure with an accessory lumen extending therethrough, the at least one accessory channel movably disposed at least partially within the lumen of the elongate tube. The at least one accessory channel includes a distal section and a forward-viewing configuration and a side-viewing configuration. In the forward-viewing configuration, the distal section of the at least one accessory channel is substantially parallel to the distal portion of the elongate tube and in the side-viewing configuration, the distal section of the at least one accessory channel is arced at a radius greater than a radius of the distal portion of the elongate tube.

Abstract: A wheel unit for a pedelec includes a hub and a rim connected via spokes which rotate about a rotational axis, a brake disc non-rotatably connected to the hub via a fastening device, and a sensor ring. The fastening device includes a mounting element non-rotatably arranged on the hub, and a clamping nut fastenable to the hub or to the mounting element via a screw connection. The brake disc is interlockingly connected to the mounting element in a direction of rotation. The brake disc is clampingly attached via the clamping nut in the direction of the rotational axis between the hub or the mounting element and the clamping nut. The sensor ring is connected rotationally fixed to the hub and is fixed to the clamping nut. The sensor ring is fastenable together with the clamping nut to the hub or to the mounting element via the screw connection.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the Node Device, is a modular device that can integrate with any number of ERP and/or other business systems to receive system data from the ERP system and send update data from the Node Device to the ERP system. Optionally the Node Device can be installed at one of any number of workstations at a facility to provide automation instructions to connected automated devices. Through integrating with the ERP system and the automated devices at the workstation, the automation instructions are generated on the Node Device and then implemented through the Node Device when tasks or series of tasks are performed at the workstation. In an embodiment, the Node Device is equipped to physically connect to equipment and devices at the workstation and to wirelessly connect to equipment and devices at the workstation dependent on the requirements of the equipment and devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating artificial intelligence (AI) writing assistance include receiving a writing prompt to be used by an AI writing engine from a writing assistance client. The writing prompt is processed to provide indication of relevant user content items that can be referenced in the writing prompt. The content and metadata for any content items referenced in the writing prompts is retrieved and aggregated with the writing prompt to generate a request for writing assistance for the AI writing engine. Once writing feedback is received, the feedback is provided to the writing assistance wherein it can be displayed in the UI for acceptance by a user.

Abstract: A system and method for providing access to data stored in a personal storage medium includes receiving a search query from a searching entity for searching for the data, determining if the data includes data stored in the personal storage medium of a user, upon determining that the data includes data stored in the personal storage medium, determining if the user has consented to provide access to the data to the searching entity and if so, searching a search index associated with the personal storage medium for the data, and providing one or more search results or a notification that no search results were identified to the searching entity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that serve as a control and calibrator for assays performed on cells and tissues mounted on a microscope slide is described. The apparatus comprises a quality control moiety, such as a peptide epitope, linked to a particulate object such as a clear spherical bead. The bead is preferably approximately the size of a cell. The assay result is usually observed and measured by microscopy. The quality control moiety is designed to behave in a similar manner in the assay as an analyte, yielding a positive assay reaction. The bead is retained on a microscope slide during the steps of staining by a novel liquid matrix, which solidifies upon drying and causes adherence of the beads to the microscope slide. The solidified matrix is porous, allowing diffusion of reactants. It is also impervious to boiling and organic solvents, which are commonly used in histopathology.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads, golf clubs, and methods to manufacture golf club heads and golf clubs are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head includes a body portion having an exterior portion and an interior portion, a first port on the body portion configured to connect the exterior portion to the interior portion of the body portion, a second port on the body portion configured to connect the exterior portion to the interior portion, a mass portion located in the interior portion of the body portion and coupled to the back wall portion, and a third material in the body portion between the mass portion and the face portion. The mass portion is at a different location than the first port and the second port. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for providing enhanced security in edge computing environments. A first aspect describes a method for moving security features dynamically applied to an application at a first deployment location to an application at a second deployment location. A second aspect describes a method for locally expanding/contracting an instance of a deployed application. A third aspect describes a method for redirected network traffic associated with detected malicious conduct from a first application deployment environment to a secured second application deployment environment. A fourth aspect describes a method for performing multi-stage network traffic filtering.

Abstract: A battery including a composite enclosure is provided. The battery includes a metal cell can enclosure including a plurality of faces. One of the plurality of faces is configured for locally failing during a thermal runaway event. The battery further includes a multilayer polymeric laminated film and a battery cell including a pair of electrodes including an anode and a cathode, a separator, and an electrolyte. The battery cell is hermetically sealed within the multilayer polymeric laminated film. The multilayer polymeric laminated film is contained within the metal cell can enclosure.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to video coding and particularly to methods and systems for derivation and scaling of motion vector difference (MVD) in joint MVD scaling for compound inter-prediction of video blocks, and the signaling therefor. In one example implementations, a method and video device for processing a video block of a video stream is disclosed. For example, the method may include scaling a jointly motion vector difference and quantize the scaled motion vector difference in order derive a predicted motion vector according to a pixel resolution of the predicted motion vector.

Abstract: Tissue closure systems are disclosed wherein one variation generally includes a handle, a proximal catheter segment extending from the handle, a deployment segment coupled to the proximal catheter segment, and a distal catheter segment pivotably coupled to the deployment segment such that the distal catheter segment is rotatable at an angle relative to the proximal catheter segment. A receiver member positioned within the deployment segment is configurable between a low-profile configuration and a deployed configuration. Two or more forward needle members and two or more rear needle members are extendable distally from a first side and a second side of the proximal catheter segment. The two or more forward needle members are receivable into the two or more openings along the first receiver portion and the two or more rear needle members are receivable into the two or more openings along the second receiver portion.

Abstract: A modular shopping structure is disclosed. The modular shopping structure may include a compartment configured to store a plurality of items, and a plurality of wheels disposed at a compartment bottom portion. The modular shopping structure may further include a compartment docking unit configured to move the compartment between a compartment elevated position and a compartment docking position. The modular shopping structure may further include a sensor and a processor. The sensor may be configured to detect a user purchase action associated with an item, when the compartment is in the compartment docking position. The processor may obtain information associated with the item when the sensor detects the user purchase action, determine a cost associated with the item based on the information, and transmit a command signal to a third party payment module to deduct the cost from an account associated with a user.

Abstract: A method for controlling an operator drowsiness alert system for a vehicle reacts to a sensed or calculated level of drowsiness of the vehicle operator. The method includes entering a first drowsiness alert state associated with a first operator drowsiness alert if the sensed or calculated level of drowsiness is above a first predetermined level for a first predetermined time, where the first predetermined time is greater than zero. Additionally, the method includes transitioning from the first drowsiness alert state to a second drowsiness alert state associated with a second operator drowsiness alert if the sensed or calculated level of drowsiness is above a second predetermined level for a second predetermined time, where the second predetermined time is greater than zero.

Abstract: Hyaluronic acid compositions comprised of precipitated and stabilized hyaluronic acid are disclosed. The compositions may enable higher doses and half-lives of hyaluronic acid delivered in tissues throughout the body to prolong therapeutic effects through controlled solubilization of hyaluronic acid. Compositions may include networks of hyaluronic acid (HA). The networks may provide enhanced control of HA hydration and swelling to increase the amount of exogenous HA that can be delivered into the body and extend the duration of exogenously delivered HA in the body.

Abstract: A transparent substrate that encodes data therein having optically readable identification indicia corresponding to identifying information regarding the substrate. The optically readable identification indicia may be readable from the transparent substrate by altering the reflectivity of the transparent substrate in indicia portions that may be read by a scanner or reader (e.g., a barcode reader). The optically readable identification indicia may be provided on a common surface with a data zone in which data is encoded in the transparent substrate. Alternatively or additionally, the optically readable identification indicia may be provided on another, different surface than the surface on which the data is encoded in a data zone.

Abstract: Examples are provided that relate to satellites utilizing both a narrowband communication channel and a broadband communication channel. One example provides a satellite comprising narrowband communication hardware configured to communicate on a control plane over a narrowband communication channel using an omnidirectional antenna. The satellite further comprises broadband communication hardware configured to communicate on a data plane over a broadband communication channel using a beamforming antenna.

Abstract: A garment worn by a wearer has an exterior shell and an interior shell with various impact absorbing material between the exterior shell and the interior shell. The impact absorbing material includes multiple structures, such as rods or filaments, capable of deforming when force is applied then returning to its state prior to application of the force. In various embodiments, a rate sensitive material (RSM) is positioned in one or more locations relative to the exterior shell and the interior shell of the garment to further attenuate impacts to the garment. The RSM changes its resistance to force based on a rate at which the material is loaded.

Abstract: A wireless device receives one or more radio resource control (RRC) messages comprising one or more configuration parameters. The one or more configuration parameters indicates a first sounding reference signal (SRS) resource set with a first SRS resource set identifier (ID) and a second SRS resource set with a second SRS resource set ID, wherein the first SRS resource set ID is lower than the second SRS resource set ID. A wireless device receives downlink control information (DCI) scheduling a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) transmission. A wireless device transmits the PUSCH transmission using the first SRS resource set based on the first SRS resource set ID being lower than the second SRS resource set ID.

Abstract: The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a carbonation aid or a microporous material or a combination thereof and a carbonatable mineral containing one or more of un-carbonated Ca, Mg, Na, K, Fe, wherein the carbonation aid facilitates the conversion of one or more of CaO, MgO, Na2O, K2O or FeO to a carbonate or a CO3 containing mineral in the presence of CO2, wherein the carbonatable mineral has a volume-based mean particle size of less than or equal to 100 ?m and wherein one or more of the carbonation aid or a microporous material or a combination thereof or the carbonatable mineral has carbon dioxide bound thereto at a concentration greater than its atmospheric concentration.