Abstract: Techniques for determining processing layouts to nodes of a dataflow graph.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, microbial cell lines, and media used in co-culture to augment propionic acid production using an optimized fermentation medium and methods for increasing propionic acid yield, e.g., by co-culturing Lacticbacillus Casei and high-acid tolerant A. Acidipropionici.

Abstract: A developmental drinking cup and training straw and method for developmental drinking stages is presented. A first stage presents an open-topped tiny cup, having a small volume, whereby a toddler's eye-hand and hand-to-mouth coordination is promoted while encouraging head-forward drinking which lessens choking and reinforces a strong swallow reflex. Once mastery of the initial stage is attained, an open-topped mini cup is presented, having twice the capacity of the tiny cup, to reinforce the developmental drinking promoted in the initial stage. A third and fourth stage present the mini cup in use with a training straw which inverts to present a second end after use with the first end has been mastered. Eye-hand and hand-to-mouth coordination and head-forward drinking is developed while generating confidence with independent drinking without sippy cups or spouted vessels which are known to impact speech development.

Abstract: There is disclosed a side wall seal for piping comprising an annular ring adapted to be attached to a building sidewall, an annular wall extending outwardly from said annular ring and having a seam in said annular wall, a first ear extending outwardly from the annular wall adjacent a first side of the seam and a second ear extending outwardly from the annular wall adjacent a second side of the seam, and a closure mechanism for closing the seam around said piping. A wedge member may be used with the side wall seal to angle the piping downward.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a work piece comprising a first material, a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and a first coefficient of thermal expansion (first CTE). Recesses extend into the work piece from the first side and includes a pattern. A second material having a second CTE is within the recesses and is over the first material between the recesses; and A third material having a third CTE is over one of the second side or the second material. The third CTE and the second CTE are different than the first CTE.

Abstract: Techniques for content protection for a glasses device are described and may be implemented to enable sensitive content on a glasses device to be protected from exposure to persons other than a user of the glasses device. Generally, the described implementations utilizing sensor data such as visual data from a camera to detect human gaze to determine whether a person other than a user of a glasses device is positioned to view sensitive content displayed by the glasses device. If a secondary person other than a user of a glasses device is detected as being positioned to view sensitive content, a protection process is implemented to mitigate exposure of the sensitive content to the secondary person.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing pipes using thermoplastic pipe and “tape” (continuous fiber, fully wetted in a similar thermoplastic as the pipe) that embeds its fibers into pipe surface. The thermoplastic pipe is mechanically compressed prior fiber tape being applied. Outer diameter reduction of the pipe is at least partly maintained by the fiber tape being tightly wrapped around the pipe immediately after compression causes the pipe to contract. Then, an external heat source is applied to the pipe causing the thermoplastic to melt and the pipe to undergo thermal expansion. Fibers stretch less and are embedded into the molten layer of the pipe, creating a permanent bond between the fibers and the pipe. Individual pipes may be joined using couplers or butt welds.

Abstract: An electronics ordnance delivery system includes an electronics component that is to be delivered into a target. The electronics component is enveloped by a protective housing that assists in the delivery of the electronics component payload. The protective housing is made of an electronically-conductive material such that it can function as an antenna for the transmission of signals by a transmitter component of the electronics component.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment is provided that utilizes psychedelics that induce the shortest possible hallucinogenic experience, to facilitate the use of fast-acting, short duration anesthetics that creates a state of unconsciousness that eliminates and/or minimizes conscious awareness and/or recall of the hallucinogenic experience. The preferred embodiment facilitates critical brain processes and activities than can potentiate the actions of psychedelics such processing supporting neurogenesis, synaptogenesis while blocking inflammatory cytokine activity particularly in the brain and potentiating the activity of anti-inflammatory cytokines.

Abstract: Allulose crystals are efficiently produced from an allulose syrup using seed crystals.

Abstract: A processor, responsive to detecting a controller is drawing power from a battery to perform a task when a vehicle is parked and detecting a parameter indicative of a likelihood that the controller will complete the task within a predefined time period has a value less than a threshold value, generates a message for a user requesting whether the controller should be shut down without completing the task.

Abstract: A device which utilizes low intensity extracorporeal shock therapy for purposes of treating soft tissue damage, cellulite reduction, or erectile dysfunction, to permit a simple, inexpensive, robust, home use solution which permits self-applied treatment for various parts of the user's body with a form factor, display, information, guidance, tutorials and training, marketing communication and purchase opportunities, viewing angle, timers, annunciators, sound attenuation, and payment options which provide an untrained amateur user with all tools and guidance necessary to properly, effectively, safely and affordably self-administer treatments.

Abstract: A hair cutting device includes a cutting head having a moveable trimmer blade and a stationary trimmer blade, a collection chamber beneath the moveable trimmer blade and the stationary trimmer blade for collecting hairs cut by the moveable trimmer blade and the stationary trimmer blade, and a cover enclosing the collection chamber, the cover being removably connected to the cutting head via a magnetic interface.

Abstract: A method for a video communication system for a rideshare system includes conducting at least a portion of a video communication session involving a passenger using at least one exterior audio/video component on an exterior surface of an AV dispatched to a designated location; and transferring the video communication session to at least one interior audio/video component on an interior of the AV.

Abstract: An earbud includes an earbud speaker, a microphone array including a plurality of microphones, an orientation sensing subsystem, and a beamforming subsystem. The orientation sensing subsystem is configured to output an orientation signal indicating an orientation of the earbud. The beamforming subsystem is configured to output a beamformed signal. The beamformed signal is based at least on the orientation signal and a plurality of microphone signals from the plurality of microphones in the microphone array. The beamformed signal spatially selectively filters the plurality of microphone signals.

Abstract: A method for treatment for rejuvenation of hair growth combines three phases including a first phase typically applied once a month of micro-needling the area to be treated and thereafter applying an effective amount of a therapeutic; a second phase of applying an electric current and thereafter applying an effective amount of a therapeutic; the first phase typically being applied monthly and a third phase of a mechanical massage; the second and third phases likely being applied twice per week.

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 sensor assembly includes a housing defining a chamber. A sensor is disposed in the chamber and has a lens. An air nozzle is aimed to direct air across the lens. A blower is disposed in the chamber and in fluid communication with the air nozzle. A velocity stack is mounted to the blower and includes an air foil and an outer wall spaced from the air foil and extending entirely around the air foil. The air foil and the outer wall define a channel therebetween. The blower is in fluid communication with the chamber through the channel.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed for a fast ECC engine for a mixed read of MRAM cells. A codeword read from MRAM cells using a referenced read is decoded using a first ECC mode. If decoding passes, results are provided to a host. If decoding fails, a self-referenced read (SRR) is performed. The data read using the SRR is decoded with a second ECC mode that is capable of correcting a greater number of bits than the first ECC mode. The second ECC mode may have a higher mis-correction rate than the first ECC mode (for a given raw bit error rate (RBER)). However, the RBER may be lower when using the second ECC mode. Therefore, the first and second ECC modes may result in about the same probability of an undetectable error (or mis-correction).

Abstract: A wireless device may receive downlink control information (DCI) indicating a first TCI state of TCI states. The first TCI state may be associated with a first power control parameter and may be applicable after a first time instance for uplink channel transmissions. The DCI may comprise an uplink grant scheduling a transport block at a second time instance and indicating a second power control parameter. The wireless device may select, from the first power control parameter and the second power control parameter, a power control parameter based on a comparison of the first time instance with the second time instance. The wireless device may determine, based on the selecting, a transmit power. The wireless device may transmit, based on the transmit power and via a physical uplink shared channel, the transport block.