Abstract: A data capturing system for use with aerial spherical imagery is provided. The system allows for capturing and tracking of data with respect to those accessing and viewing particular aerial spherical imagery, such as the imagery on a GIS map. The data capturing system may include a server having a processor and a memory and a software application providing instruction to the server to display aerial spherical imagery, such as spherical imagery, to a user through a network connection, such as through the Internet. For example the system may provide the map as a website to the user that is displayed on a remote computing device accessible by the user in order to view the spherical imagery. Data related to the interaction of the user with the website is captured and tracked in order to use such data for other purposes.

Abstract: A gyroscopic boat roll stabilizer for a boat comprises a gimbal, having a gimbal axis, an enclosure mounted to the gimbal and configured to precess about a gimbal axis, a flywheel assembly rotatably mounted inside the enclosure for generating a torque that is applied to counter a rolling motion of the boat, and a braking system for controlling precession of the enclosure. The braking system is configured to enable precession in the first and second directions.

Abstract: A system for vibration-driven sensing may include a wearable dimensioned to be donned by a user of an artificial reality system. The system may also include a vibration sensor that is incorporated into the wearable and generates an electrical response that corresponds to a vibration detected at the wearable. The system may further include at least one processing device communicatively coupled to the vibration sensor. The processing device may determine, based at least in part on the electrical response generated by the vibration sensor, that the user has made a specific gesture with at least one body part. In response to this determination, the processing device may generate an input command for the artificial reality system based at least in part on the specific gesture made by the user. Various other systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for enhanced sealing of coupled medical lines includes a male fitting, a female fitting, and a flexible annular collar seal. The seal provides a sealing function to an open end of the connector. The male fitting is made of medical grade materials and includes a male connector fluidly coupled to a first line. The female fitting is made of medical grade materials and including a female connector fluidly coupled to a second line and configured to mate with the male connector. The seal is made of a medical grade polymer coupled to one or both the male fitting and the female fitting.

Abstract: A conversion circuit that performs analog-to-digital conversion is described. During operation, the conversion circuit receives an input signal. Then, the conversion circuit performs analog-to-digital conversion and provides a quantized output corresponding to the input signal based at least in part on a first power-supply voltage and a second power-supply voltage of the conversion circuit. For example, the quantized output may be based at least in part on a comparison of the input signal to the first power-supply voltage and the second power-supply voltage. Moreover, the first power-supply voltage and the second power-supply voltage may specify a full-scale range of the conversion circuit. When the full-scale range exceeds a second full-scale range associated with reference voltages that are other than the first power-supply voltage and the second power-supply voltage, the quantized output may correspond to a larger number of bits than when the full-scale range equals the second full-scale range.

Abstract: Advertisement systems may have an administration server, a broadcast system, a receiver, and a consumer device. The receiver may be configured to receive an advertisement with a call-to-action code. The receiver may also be configured to broadcast the advertisement with the call-to-action code to a consumer. The receiver may have an input mechanism. The consumer device may be in communication with the receiver and the administration server. The consumer device may be configured to receive the call-to-action code from the receiver when the consumer engages the input mechanism. The consumer device may include a software application. The software application may be configured to parse the call-to-action code with the administration server into call-to-action instructions. The software application may be further configured to permit the consumer to selectively integrate the call-to-action details into a third-party application on the consumer device.

Abstract: A fastener plate for use in coupling an underlayment to a roof surface is disclosed. In use, the fastener plate is arranged and configured to enable subsequently applied liquid coatings to flow through a top surface of the fastener plate and into one or more cavities so that the liquid coating seals any openings created by introduction of the fastener. In one embodiment, the fastener plate may include a top surface, a bottom surface, a fastener opening for receiving a fastener, a plurality of openings formed in the top surface, and one or more cavities positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface, the one or more cavities being in fluid communication with the plurality of openings so that the liquid coating can flow through the plurality of openings formed in the top surface and into the one or more cavities to seal any voids created by the fastener.

Abstract: The present bassinet apparatus includes a receptacle having an open top, a closed bottom, and an endless sidewall between the open top and closed bottom. A floor portion in the closed bottom is rotatable onto itself for reduction in size of the receptacle for shipment and storage. A frame for the receptacle includes an oblong portion that is breakable down and legs that are breakable down to reduce the size of the frame for shipment and storage.

Abstract: Diffing subject and comparison traces. A first call tree representing function calls made by a first executable entity is created based on subject trace, and a second call tree representing function calls made by a second executable entity is created based on a comparison trace. A differencing tree is created from the call trees, with differencing tree nodes indicate a differencing status between the first and second call trees. A differencing cost is assigned to each differencing tree node, based at least on the nodes' differencing status. A differencing tree node is identified based on following nodes that most contribute to differences between the first and second call trees, and it is used to provide an indicia of a difference between the first and second function calls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of managing weight, and treating overweight or obesity and treating or preventing diabetes in a subject in need thereof. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of (a) orally administering to the subject from about 0.7 g to about 4 g of crosslinked carboxymethylcellulose; and (b) orally administering to the subject at least about 100 mL of water per gram of crosslinked carboxymethylcellulose. Steps (a) and (b) are conducted prior to or with at least one meal per day.

Abstract: The method includes establishing a first fluid gradient through a central passage, the central passage traversing through a first channel, the first channel defining at least one first hole, a housing covering the first channel, a first reservoir being defined between the housing and the first channel, a second reservoir defined between the first channel and the central passage. The method further includes establishing a second fluid gradient through the at least one first hole, through at least a first portion of the second reservoir, and through at least a second portion of a wick, a heater being in communication with the wick and the central passage.

Abstract: A privacy display comprises a polarised output spatial light modulator, reflective polariser, plural polar control retarders and a polariser. In a privacy mode of operation, on-axis light from the spatial light modulator is directed without loss, whereas off-axis light has reduced luminance. Further, display reflectivity is reduced for on-axis reflections of ambient light, while reflectivity is increased for off-axis light. The visibility of the display to off-axis snoopers is reduced by means of luminance reduction and increased frontal reflectivity to ambient light. In a public mode of operation, the liquid crystal retardance is adjusted so that off-axis luminance and reflectivity are unmodified.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an electronic control unit (ECU); a human-machine interface (HMI); and a processor, configured to responsive to receiving a user profile from a mobile device wirelessly connected to the vehicle, identify a requested configuration associated with the user profile, responsive to verifying the requested configuration is unavailable to the vehicle, identify an alternative configuration to the requested configuration using a vehicle snapshot locally stored in the vehicle, and apply the alternative configuration, wherein the vehicle snapshot includes conversion information between the requested configuration and the alternative configuration.

Abstract: A method including receiving, from a user device, a user request to access data associated with a web page; generating, by a processor, a first transaction identification; collecting transaction information, the transaction information comprising server-side metrics; integrating, by the processor, the first transaction identification with the transaction information; transmitting, by the processor, the first transaction identification to the user device; receiving, from the user device, client-side data associated with a second transaction identification; integrating, by the processor, the server-side metrics and the client-side data; and analyzing, by the processor, the integrated server-side metrics and the client-side data.

Abstract: Adjustable, handheld, woodworking squaring jig that is stable, versatile, and easily maneuvered for the rapid and precise squaring of jointed cuts of varying size across various workpieces which can be used in various work environments, the jig being freely adapted to move across an axis of motion as to accommodate mortise and hinge plate notch cuts of varying sizes, the jig also having a plurality of clamping surfaces which allow it to be conveniently secured to a variety of workpieces and surfaces in different positions, as well as a plurality of slots which allow for the attachment of index clamps, screws or bolts to firmly attach the jig to itself and the mortise or notch cut to be squared.

Abstract: Methods for providing compositions to corn fields prior to harvesting are provided herein. These methods provide an extended time period for the use of lower height or standard height farm equipment in-season in corn fields, while reducing the risk of damage to the corn plants. These methods also allow for late season access with lower height or standard height farm equipment, while reducing the risk of damage to the corn plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a composition including, as the active agent, 0.1 to 1 ?M of a synthetic peptide of sequence His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2 or one of the salts thereof in a physiologically suitable medium, in order to reduce or delay the appearance of cell senescence and signs of skin aging. The present invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment which relates to these novel uses, including comprising the steps of applying the composition, topically, at least once per day, for a period of at least two days.