Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that are directed to generating video sequences including physio-realistic avatars. In examples, an albedo for an avatar is received, a sub-surface skin color associated with the albedo is modified based on physiological data associated with physiologic characteristic, and an avatar based on the albedo and the modified sub-surface skin color is rendered. The rendered avatar may then be synthesized in a frame of video. In some examples, a video including the synthesized avatar may be used to train a machine learning model to detect a physiological characteristic. The machine learning model may receive a plurality of video segments, where one or more of the video segments includes a synthetic physio-realistic avatar generated with the physiological characteristic. The machine learning model may be trained using the plurality of video segments. The trained model may be provided to a requesting entity.

Abstract: A delivery container is designed to fit into the rear passenger compartment of a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle (AV) that makes deliveries without a human driver. The delivery container includes a base, two sides, and a top. The sides are angled and the top is smaller than the base, which creates a large opening that is easy for a user to access and can adequately store large or bulky goods. The delivery container may be accessed from either side of the vehicle, and may include a drawer for moving items from one side of the vehicle to the other, so that items may be easily accessed from either side.

Abstract: A communication system transmits data signals between communication nodes. A first data signal is transmitted as an electromagnetic wave along a first data transmission path to a receiver using skywave propagation. A second data signal, identical to the first data signal, is transmitted to the receiver along a second data transmission path. The two data signals are compared at the receiver to determine any distortion caused by the skywave propagation. Data regarding the distortion is sent back to the transmitter so that subsequent transmitted data signals may be preconditioned when sent by skywave propagation.

Abstract: Chemically-strengthened thin glass having modified curvature and a method for making the same.

Abstract: Provided is an LED comprised of a first and a second p-n junction deposited sequentially on the same wafer. The first and second junctions have opposite orders of deposition of the n- and p-layers. One light-emitting active region is embedded between the n- and p-layers of the first junction and another light-emitting active region is embedded between the n- and p-layers of the second junction. Contacts are processed such that forward current can be passed in parallel through both of the junctions using a single voltage source. For a given forward current, the LED operates at lower voltage with higher optical flux and efficiency.

Abstract: An element to be used as an anode in a lithium-ion battery comprising an electrochemically lithiated thick or thin p or n-doped virgin single crystal Si with or without an oxide on the upper surface thereof. The lithiated structure further has a plurality of single crystalline p or n-doped Si particles dispersed over a non-lithium reactive reacting electrically conductive adhesive positioned atop a current collector.

Abstract: Methods for analyzing omics data and using the omics data to determine prognosis of a cancer, to predict an outcome of a treatment, and/or to determine an effectiveness of a treatment are presented. In preferred methods, blood from a patient having a cancer or suspected to have a cancer is obtained and blood omics data for a plurality of cancer-related, inflammation-related, or DNA repair-related genes are obtained. A cancer score can be calculated based on the omics data, which then can be used to provide a cancer prognosis, a therapeutic recommendation, an effectiveness of a treatment.

Abstract: An example line restraint system comprises a housing, processor, motor, release cam, and a receiver. The release cam comprises a stem portion opposite an arm portion. The arm portion may extend away from the stem portion of the release cam. The stem portion may be rotatably coupled to the motor with the motor being configured to turn the arm portion of the release cam between an open and closed state. When in the closed state, an overhang of the arm portion of the release cam at least partially defining a cavity capable of retaining a release line. When in the open state, the release cam opening the cavity to enable release of the release line. The receiver may be configured to receive an acoustic signal. The processor may be configured to trigger the release cam to turn based on the acoustic signal.

Abstract: A blood pump system is implantable in a patient for ventricular support. A pumping chamber has an inlet for receiving blood from a ventricle of the patient. An impeller is received in the pumping chamber. A motor is coupled to the impeller for driving rotation of the impeller. A motor controller is provided for tracking systolic and diastolic phases of a cardiac cycle of the patient and supplying a variable voltage signal to the motor in a variable speed mode to produce a variable impeller speed linked to the cardiac cycle. The impeller speed comprises a ramping up to an elevated speed during the diastolic phase in order to reduce a load on the ventricle at the beginning of the systolic phase.

Abstract: A method for evaluating gesture input comprises receiving input data for sequential data frames, including hand tracking data for hands of a user. A first neural network is trained to recognize features indicative of subsequent gesture interactions and configured to evaluate input data for a sequence of data frames and to output an indication of a likelihood of the user performing gesture interactions during a predetermined window of data frames. A second neural network is trained to recognize features indicative of whether the user is currently performing one or more gesture interactions and configured to adjust parameters for gesture interaction recognition during the predetermined window based on the indicated likelihood. The second neural network evaluates the predetermined window for performed gesture interactions based on the adjusted parameters, and outputs a signal as to whether the user is performing one or more gesture interactions during the predetermined window.

Abstract: A pet hair removal apparatus has a plurality of engagement members. One of the engagement members is a squeegee. There may be a plurality of squeegees. The squeegees can have either a straight bottom edge or serrations defining a plurality of teeth. When the squeegees have teeth along the bottom edge, the points on the teeth may either be aligned with an adjacent row of teeth or the points may be offset from the teeth in an adjacent row on an adjacent squeegee. The apparatus operates in a plurality of different operational engagement position in which different engagement members contact the surface to remove pet hair from the surface depending on which operational engagement position the apparatus is positioned.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for classifying detected objects as static or dynamic. A device may determine first light detection and ranging (LIDAR) data associated with a convex hull of an object at a first time, and determine second LIDAR data associated with the convex hull at a second time after the first time. The device may generate, based on the first LIDAR data and the second LIDAR data, a vector including values of features associated with the first convex hull and the second convex hull. The device may determine, based on the vector, a probability that the object is static. The device may operate a machine based on the probability that the object is static.

Abstract: A flexible three dimensional display assembly is provided. The flexible display assembly includes electrically interconnected light emitting elements, a flexible lattice fixture and a display bezel. The light emitting elements are electrically interconnected by a system of conductors. The light emitting elements are coupled to the flexible lattice fixture by an arrangement of structurally interconnected framing cells that receive pairs of the light emitting elements. The flexible lattice fixture is secured to the substrate of the display bezel such that the pairs of light emitting elements are maintained in optical alignment with corresponding pairs of apertures of the display bezel.

Abstract: A support facility for a binocular has a base, the base including a tripod connection facility, a flexible strap having a first strap end connected to the base, and an opposed second strap end, a tensioner connected to the base and to the second strap end, the flexible strap, the base, and the tensioner defining an opening configured to receive a first barrel of the binocular, and the flexible strap including a length adjustment facility adjustable over a range of length adjustment positions. The length adjustment facility may be configured to provide a selected strap length based on the diameter of the first barrel. The tensioner may be configured to operate between a released position in which the length adjustment facility is removable from or movable along the flexible strap and an engaged position in which the support facility is engaged to the first barrel.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating automation rules based on natural language inputs. In an example, the technology relates to a computer-implemented method for generating automation rules from natural language input. The method includes receiving a natural language input into a communications application for performing an action on communications received by the communications application; providing the natural language input into a trained machine learning model; receiving, as output from the trained machine learning model, a tagged primitive and an identified action from the natural language input; generating an automation rule for performing the action on a subset of communications received by the communications application, the subset of communications corresponding to the tagged primitives; and executing the generated automation rule to perform action on the subset of communications.

Abstract: A method and system for a target vehicle that includes an extra-vehicle communication system, a passenger cabin including an interior audio system and a visual display, and a controller is described. The controller is in communication with the extra-vehicle communication system, and operably connected to the interior audio system and the visual display. The controller includes algorithmic code that is executable to receive a proximity alert from a second vehicle via the extra-vehicle communication system, determine a location vector between the second vehicle and the target vehicle based upon the proximity alert, and control the interior audio system and the visual display to generate an alarm in response to the proximity alert, wherein the alarm generated by the interior audio system and the visual display is directionally controlled based upon the location vector. The proximity alert may be generated by an operator, or by a spatial monitoring system.

Abstract: Provided herein are polysiloxane-based composite materials comprising a high weight percentage of elemental components (e.g., elemental boron, elemental copper, elemental bismuth, elemental lead) and low levels of carbon nanofibers. The elemental components may be present in the composite materials at levels greater than 25% by weight. Also provided herein are methods of forming the composite materials that have desirable flexibility and shielding properties. The invention provides a versatile composite material that is compliant and moldable, while still comprising high levels of the elemental shielding components. The materials are particularly useful for applications in which radiation shielding or neutron capture are desired.

Abstract: A remote control device may be configured to transmit command messages based on user interactions. The remote control device may receive an indication of a user interaction and transmit a command message based on the indication of the user interaction. The command message may include a command to adjust an intensity level of a lighting device and a fade period. The fade period may include the period of time over which the lighting device is to transition to the intensity level. After a transmission interval period of time from when the command message was transmitted elapses and based on a subsequent user interaction, the remote control device may transmit another command message, which may include a command for the lighting device to adjust to another intensity level over the fade period. The fade period may be longer than the transmission interval.

Abstract: Fuzzy document state assignment includes loading into memory a raster image of a document and performing OCR upon a page of a document in order to produce parseable text. The parseable text is then segmented and normalized and an index is generated from the segmented and normalized text. Thereafter, a probability of a particular classification is computed based upon the detection in the index of a combination of words associated with a corresponding classification. Finally, the document is annotated with the particular classification.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for recovery of autonomous vehicles. In particular, systems and methods are provided for vehicle recovery prioritization in a fleet of vehicles when multiple vehicles request recovery. A vehicle recovery event is generated for vehicles in need of recovery based on the vehicle's sensor log. The recovery service type is determined based on the vehicle recovery event, and vehicles in need of recovery are prioritized based on the recovery service type and the vehicle recovery event. The recovery support can include a recovery support representative and/or a recovery support service technician. Recovery response can be based on the recovery prioritization. Vehicle sensors and computing power can be used to inform onboard processors and/or central computers of a risk profile for the vehicle, and dispatch can trigger a response plan according to a recovery response framework.