Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cogeneration of power and one or more chemical entities through operation of a power production cycle and treatment of a stream comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen. A cogeneration process can include carrying out a power production cycle, providing a heated stream comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen, cooling the heated stream comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen against at least one stream in the power production cycle so as to provide heating to the power production cycle, and carrying out at least one purification step so as to provide a purified stream comprising predominately hydrogen.

Abstract: Provided is a hemp and PBAT based biopolymer substrate as a replacement composition to various synthetic, or synthetic containing compounds, plastics. The substrate requires no specialized knowledge as known in the art, utilizes existing manufacturing equipment and methods of processing and contains no synthetic polymers. The substrate is biodegradable and compostable, and produces no micro plastic waste when discarded or by degradation. By selectively adjusting the ranges of the biopolymer substrate, various products with attributes of a myriad of plastic products can be manufactured according to their existing methods. The substrate is comprised of compounds from renewable resources and contributes zero greenhouse gas emissions at the end of a products useful life.

Abstract: A system including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions that, when executed on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform functions comprising: calculating a first user propensity score and a second user propensity score for a user based on at least one feature vector of historical data of the user; using the first user propensity score to place the user into a first segment; using the second user propensity score to place the user into a second segment different than the first segment; and facilitating delivery of a message to an electronic device of the user based on the first segment and the second segment. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A radio module for a wireless communication node comprises (i) a phased antenna array comprising a first set of antenna elements having a first polarization and a second set of antenna elements having a second polarization, (ii) a radio frequency (RF) module comprising a plurality of RF chains that are configured to feed the first and second sets of antenna elements in the phased antenna array, and (iii) a control unit that is configured to control an activation state of each antenna element in the phased antenna array. The radio module further comprises at least one beam narrowing module that is configured to (i) receive signals emitted by any active antenna element in the phased antenna array and (ii) consolidate the received signals into a respective narrow beam composite signal.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for operating wireless devices using unlicensed frequency ranges with minimal transmission interruptions. In one embodiment, the apparatus and methods provide a mechanism for redirecting idle or inactive wireless devices to different frequencies in response to interference detection such as by 5 GHz-band radar. In one variant, the present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for allowing user device (UEs) using 5G NR-U spectrum to continue to operate upon radar detection by successfully switching the UEs to one or more frequencies that are free of radar operation. In one variant, a gNB controlling the UEs informs the AMF (access and mobility function) of a radar detection event, and the AMF initiates a paging towards idle UEs in order to allow the gNB to move the UEs to a frequency without radar operations. In another variant, a gNB switches its UEs to a different frequency without relying on the AMF.

Abstract: First aperiodic zero power channel state information reference signal configuration information of a serving cell can be transmitted. Second aperiodic zero power channel state information reference signal configuration information of the serving cell can be transmitted. Downlink control information can be transmitted in a subframe of the serving cell. The downlink control information can include an aperiodic zero power channel state information reference signal indicator bit field that indicates a selection of one of at least the first aperiodic zero power channel state information reference signal configuration, the second aperiodic zero power channel state information reference signal configuration, and no aperiodic zero power channel state information reference signal in the subframe.

Abstract: Garments with post-operative drain compartments along an interior of the garment are manufactured and provided to a pediatric (child or adolescent) patients after surgery. The garment has a first plurality of post-operative drain compartments on a first side of the garment and a second plurality of post-operative drain compartments on a second side of the garment. Each of the post-operative drain compartments supports a reservoir of a post-operative drain. After a surgical procedure involving post-operative drains as part of recovery, a child or adolescent wears the garment and inserts the reservoir of a post-operative drain into one of the post-operative drain compartments. The garment supports at least four post-operative drains. One of the post-operative drain compartments is disposed above another one of the post-operative drain compartments. Each of the openings post-operative drain compartments remains open and does not include any fastening mechanism.

Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing ostomy faceplates in proximity to negative pressure wound devices. This may be achieved, for example through the use of an ostomy appliance or faceplate with a non-circular flange for attachment of a bag or pouch. In accordance with some embodiments, this non-circular flange may be substantially “D”-shaped, and/or have at least one substantially straight edge. In some embodiments, the ostomy faceplate may itself be noncircular and/or “D”-shaped; may include a cutting guide for cutting materials used with an NPWD; may contain an asymmetrically located aperture; and/or may comprise one or more tapered edges.

Abstract: Systems and restaurant locations for use with a coordinated mobile ordering system, and methods thereof, to provide at least more time-efficient pick up of orders by customers than with traditional ordering and pick up windows.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to measure brand exposure in media streams are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein are to determine a first histogram based on at least one of luminance components or chrominance components of a first frame of video, and determine a second histogram based on at least one of luminance components or chrominance components of a second frame of the video. Disclosed example apparatus are also to detect a transition in the video based on the first histogram and the second histogram, and responsive to the detection of the transition in the video. Disclosed example apparatus are further to process a region of interest within at least one of the first frame or the second frame to detect a logo in the region of interest.

Abstract: A time master and sensor data collection module for a robotic system such as an autonomous vehicle is disclosed. The module includes a processing device, one or more sensors, and programming instructions that are configured to cause the processing device to operate as a timer that generates a vehicle time, receive data from the one or more sensors contained within the housing, and synchronize the data from the one or more sensors contained within the housing with the vehicle time. The integrated sensors may include sensors such as a global positioning system (GPS) unit and/or an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The module may interface with external sensors such as a LiDAR system and/or cameras.

Abstract: An implanted article physical referencing apparatus comprises a guide body, a first guide shaft and a second guide shaft. The guide body includes a plurality of guide shaft receptacles therein. A longitudinal axis of each of the guide shaft receptacles extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal reference axis of the guide body. The first and second guide shafts each have a proximate end portion and a distal end portion. The proximate end portion of the first guide shaft includes an exterior surface adapted for being engaged with a corresponding interior surface of a selected one of the guide shaft receptacles to constrain unrestricted relative movement between the first guide shaft and the guide body. The proximate end portion of the second guide shaft is attached to the guide body. A longitudinal axis of the second guide shaft extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal reference axis of the guide body.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a frame, a valve component, and an actuation mechanism. The frame has a plurality of struts interconnected by a plurality of joints and is movable between expanded and compressed configurations. The valve component is inside the frame and has a plurality of leaflets. The actuation mechanism has a first expansion element coupled to the frame at a first location and a second expansion element coupled to the frame at a second location. The actuation mechanism is configured such that moving the first expansion element and the second expansion element toward each other in a first direction results in the frame moving from the compressed configuration to the expanded configuration, and such that moving the first expansion element and the second expansion element away from each other in a second direction results in the frame moving from the expanded configuration to the compressed configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating oral pain. The compositions disclosed herein may comprise a dissolvable carrier containing at least one active ingredient. In some embodiments, the active ingredients comprise guaiacol, eugenol, glycerin, menthol oil, peppermint oil, oregano oil, and cardamom oil. The methods disclosed herein comprise treating oral pain in a subject using the compositions disclosed herein, wherein such compositions are configured as a paste that can be molded on or about a surface exhibiting oral pain in a subject's oral cavity. Such compositions are resistant to the moist environment of the subject's oral cavity and provide rapid, effective pain relief in the subject.

Abstract: A bicycle subassembly includes a bicycle component having a socket and a tube having a first tube portion received in the socket and a second tube portion extending outwardly from the socket. The tube includes a cold worked region spanning at least a portion of the first tube portion and at least a first portion of the second tube portion. The tube includes a non-cold worked region spanning at least a second portion of the second tube portion. Methods for making the tube and subassembly are also provided.

Abstract: A terminally sterilized medical procedure kit includes a recovered item and a new item packaged together as a single stock keeping unit. A method for processing at least a portion of a first medical procedure kit includes the steps of receiving a recoverable item of the first kit, performing a processing operation on the recoverable item, providing a new item, combining the recoverable item and the new item in a second kit, and terminally sterilizing the second kit. A method for recovering at least a portion of a terminally sterilized medical procedure kit includes the steps of purchasing a recoverable item of the first kit from an owner and receiving the recoverable item by the purchaser.

Abstract: A system is described that obtains first performance data collected during execution of a first application at a first group of computing devices, determines, based on the first performance data, at least one metric for quantifying performance of the first application, and compares the at least one metric to a corresponding benchmark derived from second performance data collected during execution of one or more second applications at a second group of computing devices. Each of the one or more second applications being different than the first application. The system determines whether the at least one metric is within a threshold amount of the corresponding benchmark, and further determines, determines, based at least in part on the at least one metric is not within the threshold amount of the corresponding benchmark, a fix to the first application and outputs, for presentation at a developer device, an indication of the fix.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include equipment and process schemes for using a plastic decorative light guide of a vehicle as a high-speed optical interconnect. An exemplary method can include forming a decorative light guide from a transparent material. The decorative light guide includes a first insert and a second insert. A light characteristic for optical communication through the decorative light guide is selected based on a current color of the decorative light guide. Light having the light characteristic is injected by a light emitter into the first insert and the light is received by a light receiver from the second insert.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for: a computer-implemented method is executed on a computing device and includes: obtaining object information concerning one or more initial objects within a computing platform in response to a security event; identifying an event type for the security event; and executing a response script based, at least in part, upon the event type.