Abstract: A method, computer program, and computer system is provided for coding video data. Video data including one or more blocks is received. A current block coded in intra block copy mode or string matching mode is predicted from among the one or more blocks based on a coded block vector or a string offset vector corresponding to one or more spatial neighboring or non-neighboring blocks from among the one or more blocks. The video data is decoded based on the predicted current block.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dual-connectivity split-bearer packet management are presented. In one embodiment, a dual-connectivity, split-bearer base station, comprises: at least one centralized unit (CU) comprising a CU-CP) and at least one CU-UP; at least one DU coupled to the at least one CU-UP, wherein the at least one DU is coupled to one or more RUs configured as a first cell group to establish a first radio link for communicating with UE within a wireless coverage area; an eNodeB coupled to the at least one CU-UP, wherein the eNodeB comprises one or more RPs configured as a second cell group to establish a second radio link for communicating with UE within the wireless coverage area; and a traffic split controller configured to selectively direct PDCP packets to either the DU or the eNodeB as a function of packet delay times associated with the DU and the eNodeB.

Abstract: A method involves determining an estimated position of a mobile device within a region. Atmospheric data measurement stations are identified within the region. A geographical anomaly is identified within the region that physically intervenes between the mobile device and a first atmospheric data measurement station. Based on a positional relationship between the mobile device, the geographical anomaly, and the first atmospheric data measurement station, it is determined that atmospheric pressure measurements collected at the first atmospheric data measurement station should be conditionally used for determining a reference pressure estimate. The reference pressure estimate is determined using a plurality of atmospheric pressure measurements collected at the atmospheric data measurement stations and conditionally using the atmospheric pressure measurements collected at the first atmospheric data measurement station.

Abstract: A cartridge of an electronic vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction. The housing includes a sidewall, a transverse wall at the first end of the sidewall, and an inner tube integrally formed with the housing. The sidewall is generally cylindrical and a first end and a second end. The transverse wall includes at least one outlet therein. The inner tube extends in the longitudinal direction. The inner tube is concentrically positioned with respect to the sidewall. The inner tube communicates with the at least one outlet. The cartridge also includes a reservoir between the sidewall and the inner tube. The reservoir is configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation.

Abstract: A torque measurement system and method for providing real time tracking and motor control for adjusting standard and dynamic torque-to-linear forces in an electromechanical motor. The system includes sensors for measuring data, load wedges affixed to a rotor, a slip bearing for measuring forward and reverse forces of the rotor section, a tracking measurement unit adapted to measure raw data, a wireless radio, an internal processor, and a tracking processing unit.

Abstract: A sterile Intracervical Insemination (ICI) fertility kit, method of sterilization, and method of use for performing self-insemination. Each sterile kit comprises: up to three sets of individually wrapped sterile, disposable, syringes and semen collection jars; printed instructions; and a QR code. The collection jar comprises a snap-on lid, and an inner surface with seamless edges to prevent semen residue. The syringes and jars are sealed in plastic wraps permeable to air and gas, and impermeable to pathogens; and are sterilized via gamma radiation or ethylene oxide. Fresh or frozen, unwashed or washed, semen is deposited into the jar, pulled into the syringe, and administered cervically during a user's maximum monthly level of luteinizing hormone. The syringe distal end is designed to push all semen out of the syringe then plug the end closed, while preventing semen residue from collecting within the syringe. Large circular syringe handles facilitate stable handling.

Abstract: A phototherapy treatment apparatus and methods are provided. In particular, the present disclosure provides a phototherapy treatment apparatus configured to diffusely transmit light emitted from a light source to a patient.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for predicting alimentary element ordering based on biological extraction, the apparatus comprising a computing device, wherein the computing device is configured to receive user data, retrieve an alimentary profile, determine, a nutrient imbalance in the user utilizing a machine learning module, wherein determining the nutrient imbalance includes training, using the machine learning module using training data and a machine learning algorithm, wherein the machine learning module is configured to input user data and output a recommended change to user's food supply; and present the predicted alimentary element, alternative alimentary element and recommended change to user's food supply via a graphical user interface.

Abstract: A system for battery management for electric aircraft batteries includes an energy storage system configured to provide energy to the electric aircraft via a power supply connection, the energy storage system including: a battery pack, a sensor configured to detect a condition parameter of the battery pack and generate a battery datum based on the condition parameter, a pack monitoring unit (PMU) configured to receive the battery datum, and a high voltage disconnect configured to terminate the power supply connection between the battery pack and the electric aircraft; a high voltage bus electrically connected to the high voltage disconnect; a primary functional display configured to display information based on battery datum; and a first controller area network (CAN) bus and a second CAN bus communicatively connected to the PMU, the high voltage bus, and the primary functional display.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are presented that help reduce cellular ageing, improve cellular stress resilience, and/or promote increased longevity. Especially preferred compositions include a combination of a purine alkaloid, an isothiocyanate or thioglucoside, and a metal-containing antioxidant, where the purine alkaloid, the isothiocyanate or thioglucoside, and the metal-containing antioxidant may be chemically isolated compounds or extracts or other preparations from naturally occurring entities such as plants, bacteria, yeast, etc. Advantageously, contemplated compositions will be effective to reduce and repair oxidative stress, improve mitochondrial function, augment DNA repair and telomere maintenance, increase fatty acid metabolism, and modulate histone deacetylation.

Abstract: A load control device may be configured to provide a user interface for controlling the intensity and/or color of one or more lighting loads. The user interface may include separate actuation members for setting the intensity and/or color of the lighting loads. The user interface may include one actuation member configured to operate in an intensity and/or color control mode. The control mode of the actuation member may be set via a button, a lever, a rotary switch, a rotary knob, etc. The user interface may include a touch sensitive element capable of sensing a user's touch and translate the touch into a control signal. Feedback may be provided on the user interface to indicate the type of control being adjusted and/or amount of control being applied to the lighting loads.

Abstract: A method for producing a fermentate including the steps of obtaining a fruit or vegetable extract, treating the extract with a hydrolytic enzyme, mixing the extract with a fermenting microorganism, water, and a growth media to produce a liquid composition; and incubating the liquid composition at a controlled temperature and a controlled pH to produce a fermentate. A method for killing or inhibiting the growth of a contaminating microorganism on or within a food product, and a food product including a fermentate having a cellular mass component from a fermenting microorganism, a fermented fruit or vegetable extract and a hydrolytic enzyme are disclosed. A fermentate produced by any one of the methods described is contemplated. The fermentate may be a concentrated liquid or a dry powder and has the ability to inhibit the growth of a contaminating microorganism by 100% when diluted to less than 5% (w/v).

Abstract: A pivoting mounting bracket enables a user to select a cable entry direction for a pre-cabled chassis. The cable can be anchored to the mounting bracket prior to selecting the cable entry direction. A cable guide may protect against overbending of the cable during pivoting of the mounting bracket. Certain types of chassis can be pre-cabled with at least 576 or even at least 864 optical fibers within a 5 RU space. Certain types of chassis can include a v-shaped panel to hold front ports (e.g.

Abstract: A self-deploying shelter assembly deploys between a unfolded and folded state automatically. The shelter includes a plurality of legs and a hub, the hub being configured to be coupled to one end of a leg. A leg has a first element, a second element and a third element. A second end of the third element is movably coupled to the hub. A foot member is coupled to a first end of the first element. A second end of the first element is movably coupled to a first end of the second element and a second end of the second element is movably coupled to the first end of the third element. A roller member is coupled to one or more of the second end of the second element and the first end of the third element and is configured to contact a ground surface when the shelter is folded.

Abstract: A battery module includes a first battery cell and a neighboring second battery cell. The battery module also includes a heat sink in contact with and configured to absorb thermal energy from each of the first battery cell and the second battery cell. The battery module additionally includes a module enclosure surrounded by ambient environment and configured to house each of the first battery cell, the second battery cell, and the heat sink. The battery module further includes a heat transfer mechanism having a first switch configured to detect temperature of the first battery cell exceeding a predetermined value indicative of a thermal runaway event. The heat transfer mechanism is also configured to transfer thermal energy from the first battery cell to the module enclosure to thereby control propagation of the thermal runaway event to the second battery cell.

Abstract: A protection system for a high-voltage component includes a switching circuit and a protection controller. The switching circuit changes a variable arrangement of multiple battery packs between a parallel arrangement and a series arrangement. The protection controller commands the switching circuit into the series arrangement in response to a recharging session, commands a current flow in the recharging session, measures a measured voltage between an input node and a floating chassis ground of the high-voltage component, advances a timer while the measured voltage indicates a presence of an improper voltage, and cancels the recharging session in response to the presence of the improper voltage for greater than an exposure time. The recharging session provides a direct-current fast-charging voltage to battery packs in the series arrangement, and is greater than the battery voltage.

Abstract: Innovations in use of chroma quantization parameter (“QP”) offsets when determining a control parameter for deblock filtering. For example, as part of encoding, an encoder sets a picture-level chroma QP offset and slice-level chroma QP offset for encoding of a slice of a picture. The encoder also performs deblock filtering of at least part of the slice, where derivation of a control parameter considers only the picture-level chroma QP offset. The encoder outputs at least part of a bitstream including the encoded content. As part of decoding, a corresponding decoder sets a picture-level chroma QP offset and a slice-level chroma QP offset for decoding of a slice of a picture, but derivation of a control parameter for deblock filtering considers only the picture-level chroma QP offset.

Abstract: A motorized window treatment may include a covering material, a motor drive unit, a headrail, a cover, and one or more mounting brackets. The cover may be configured to enclose at least an upper portion and a rear portion of the headrail. The mounting brackets may be configured to secure the motorized window treatment to a structure. The mounting brackets may include a biasing member that is configured to engage a lower lip of the cover to bias the respective mounting bracket toward the top plate of the cover. The mounting brackets may include a release button that is configured to extend through a gap between the headrail and the top plate of the cover. The release button may be configured to be operated to adjust the motorized window treatment into a service position in which access is provided to at least one battery within the headrail.

Abstract: A device may include a metal contact between a first isolation region and a second isolation region on a first surface of an epitaxial layer. The device may include a first sidewall and a second sidewall on a second surface of the epitaxial layer distal to the first isolation region and the second isolation region. The device may include a wavelength converting layer on the epitaxial layer between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

Abstract: Systems and methods for virtualized wireless base station networking solutions are provided. In one embodiment, a controller for a telecommunications wireless base station comprises: one or more physical network interfaces; at least one processor programed to execute code on the controller: one or more virtualized entities for one or more virtual network functions of the base station, wherein a first virtual network function comprises a plurality of functional applications that each includes a respective network interface for connecting to a data network; a virtual network interface dedicated stack associated with each network interface, wherein a respective virtual network interface dedicated stack defines for each network interface a virtual media access control (VMAC) address, a virtual network interface (VF), a virtual local area network (VLAN), and a logical subnetwork internet protocol (IP) address.