Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to video coding and particularly to methods and systems for providing signaling schemes for motion vector difference. An example method for decoding a current video block of a video bitstream is disclosed. The method includes receiving a coded video bitstream; obtaining, from the coded video bitstream, a first motion vector difference (MVD) and a dynamic reference list (DRL) index for a current video block; deriving a second MVD for the current video block based on the first MVD; generating, by the device, a motion vector (MV) pair based on the first MVD, the derived second MVD, and a motion vector predictor (MVP) indicated by the DRL index; and decoding, by the device based on the MV pair, the current video block.

Abstract: A compact and smart wearable device is configured to automatically inject medicines into the wearer. Because hypodermic needles are only deployed when triggered, infection risks are eliminated. Necessary medicines are automatically deployed based on physiological or other data without human intervention to save lives. The wearable device can also be configured to inject more than one medicine into the wearer.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a proper subset of messages of a plurality of incoming messages with keys included in a corresponding subset of a plurality of possible keys assigned to the feed receiver module in key assignment data. Messages of the proper subset of messages are maintained. Owned ones of the proper subset of messages having keys included in an owned subset of keys in the corresponding subset, corresponding to keys in the corresponding subset to which the feed receiver module is assigned as an owner in the key assignment data, are identified. Only the owned ones of the proper subset of messages are emitted.

Abstract: A system for treating water for use in aquatics or recreational facilities is disclosed. The system includes a media filter vessel, a pressure sensor, and a monochromatic light source. A method of treating water for use in aquatics or recreational facilities is also disclosed. The method includes fluidly connecting a media filter vessel to a source of water for use in aquatics or recreational facilities, illuminating a media inside the media filter vessel, observing a monochromatic light source display a first indicator and observing a monochromatic light source display a second indicator. A method of retrofitting a media filter vessel is also disclosed. The method includes installing a pressure sensor on the media filter vessel, installing a monochromatic light source and operably connecting the monochromatic light source to a manual control and to the pressure sensor.

Abstract: A modular handle assembly comprises a stationary main handle having proximal and distal ends. A first handle extends proximally from the main handle and is rotationally moveable relative to the main handle, the first handle having proximal and distal ends, wherein a rotational interface is located at the distal end. A second handle extends distally from the main handle and is rotationally moveable relative to the main handle, the second handle having proximal and distal ends, wherein a rotational interface is located at the proximal end. The proximal end of the main handle comprises a first rotational interface that is configured to engage with a rotational interface at the distal end of the first handle and wherein the distal end of the main handle comprises a second rotational interface that is configured to engage with the rotational interface at the proximal end of the second handle.

Abstract: The described invention provides a cosmetic composition formulated for topical application containing a water-based gel component comprising hyaluronic acid; a botanical ingredient component comprising decarboxylated cannabidiol (CBD) representing about 20% of an isolate, and a cosmetic composition stabilizing system comprising arginine, p-anisic acid, and levulinic acid, wherein the composition is a slightly viscous non-occluded water based liquid; pH of the finished product ranges from about 4.0 to about 5.0; and the composition is not psychoactive. The described invention also provides methods for promoting and maintaining vaginovulval and perianal tissue vitality and tissue health in a subject in need thereof by administering the composition topically to the subject.

Abstract: Methods, endoscopic systems, and non-transitory, machine-readable storage media for adjusting an exposure of an endoscopic system are described. In an embodiment, the methods include emitting light with a light source into a proximal end of an endoscope light pipe; generating received light signals with a photodetector based on light received through the endoscope light pipe by the photodetector; displaying, with a display module, images based on the received light signals having a current image brightness; monitoring the received light signals for changes to the current image brightness; and adjusting a light source illuminance level, and in some embodiments a photodetector gain and exposure time, based on the current image brightness to maintain a target image brightness of the display module. In an embodiment, a brightness adjustment step size is less than a just-noticeable difference in brightness of an eye and is directly proportional to the current image brightness.

Abstract: A window breaker tool for use on a vehicle includes a body having a handle to enable a user to grip the tool, a glass breaker member extending from the handle configured to contact a glass window with force to break the glass window, and an accelerometer operatively coupled to the body to sense acceleration during impact and generate a signature signal. The tool also includes an RF signal communication device located on the tool for communicating with a plurality of RF signal communication devices on the vehicle to determine a location of the tool relative to the vehicle, wherein the RF signal communication device communicates with a controller for processing the signature signal and determining whether the signature signal is indicative of the tool in use to break a window, and wherein the controller further determines the tool is within the vehicle based on the location and outputs an alert signal.

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) enhancement system. In an example method of operation, a processor of the ADAS enhancement system obtains information about a laden weight of a vehicle, identifies a setting associated with an operation of an ADAS of the vehicle (a braking operation, a cruising speed control operation, a lane maintaining operation, etc.) and modifies the first setting based on the laden weight of the vehicle. For example, the ADAS enhancement system may increase a first braking distance set by the ADAS to a second braking distance system based on the laden weight of the vehicle. As another example, the ADAS enhancement system may change a first level of responsiveness to an action performed by the driver of the vehicle to a second level of responsiveness in proportion to the weight of a cargo item in the vehicle.

Abstract: A joint-use bracket (JUB) for use for installing multiple cables associated with communication lines onto a joint-use section of a utility pole is disclosed. The JUB comprises: a curved plate having a generally rectangular shape elongated in a longitudinal direction and curved along a lateral direction, the curved plate formed to have multiple attachment holes therethrough and have multiple slots laterally formed on the front surface; multiple platforms, each platform contiguously formed on the front surface of the curved plate and having multiple receiving holes; multiple blocks configured to engage with the platforms, respectively, each block having multiple joining holes; and multiple joining fasteners configured to be inserted through the joining holes and the receiving holes, to fasten the block to the platform to clamp the cable that is placed laterally between the block and the platform, thereby to hold the cable securely.

Abstract: A system and method for determining an access trajectory to a target site to safely place a surgical access instrument (e.g., guide wire, dilator, cannula, etc.) through a tissue (e.g., muscle, fat, brain, liver, lung, etc.) without damaging nearby neurovascular structure is described herein. The trajectory determination system includes a nerve stimulation probe and a dilator guide having a plurality of guide channels and registerable to an operating table in a fixed orientation. Motor nerve stimulation (e.g., EMG, MMG) is performed with the stimulation probe positioned in each of said plurality of guide channels to generate a map of nerve locations within intervening anatomical structures (e.g., muscle, bone, etc.) between the dilator guide and the surgical target site. Available access pathways are determined based on the nerve location data and displayed on a display unit.

Abstract: Methods and systems of similarity searching encrypted data strings are disclosed. An exemplary method can include receiving data strings, obtaining a set of reference strings, determining edit distances between each data string and the reference strings, converting each set of edit distances into a document of tokens. A method may further include encrypting the data strings, associating each of the documents with a corresponding data string, and storing the data strings and the associated documents in a memory. A method may continue by receiving a search request, determining a search set of edit distances between the search request and the reference strings, converting the search set of edit distances into a document, comparing the search document with the documents stored in memory to determine which documents are above a similarity threshold compared to the search document, and returning the data strings associated with documents above the similarity threshold.

Abstract: This invention is directed to immunogenic composition, conjugates, virus-like particles (VLP) compositions, vaccines and methods directed to the treatment and/or prevent of infection by Human Papillomavirus.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the characterization of an optical channel, such as an optical fiber, in an optical network. The method includes calibrating a transmitter by measuring its transmitter and dispersion eye closure (TDEC, in the case of non-return to zero optical (NRZ) optical systems or transmitter and dispersion eye closure quaternary (TDECQ, in the case of 4-level pulse amplitude modulation (PAM4) optical systems). That calibrated transmitter is used to characterize the optical channel being tested by providing a measure of its stressed eye closure (SEC) or stressed eye closure quaternary (SECQ). A loss deficit for the optical channel can be calculated by subtracting the SEC or SECQ value from the maximum TDEC or TDECQ value.

Abstract: Binder compositions and processes for making and using same. In some embodiments, the binder composition can include a urea-based compound, a bifunctional quaternary ammonium salt, and an aldehyde-based resin. In some embodiments, a resinated substrate can include a plurality of substrates and the binder composition. In some embodiments, a process for making a composite product can include contacting a plurality of substrates with the binder composition. The process can also include heating the resinated substrate to at least partially cure the aldehyde-based resin to produce the composite product. In some embodiments, a composite product can include the plurality of substrates and the aldehyde-based resin at least partially cured. In some embodiments, the plurality of substrates can include lignocellulosic substrates. In other embodiments, the plurality of substrates can include glass fibers.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and methods for adaptive electric vehicle charging. The system may include a sensor communicatively connected to a charging connection between a charger and an electric vehicle, where the sensor is configured to generate a vehicle datum, and a controller communicatively connected to the sensor is configured to determine a compatibility element of the vehicle as a function of the at least a vehicle datum. Compatibility element may then be used to generate an operating state command, which is a signal actuating the charger to transmit a specific electrical power from the charger to the electrical vehicle.

Abstract: A turkey beard display and a method of displaying a turkey beard is provided. The method can include inserting a turkey beard into a body so that connective tissue of the turkey beard that is joined with a plurality of hairs passes by a plurality of arms projecting inward toward a longitudinal axis of the body such that the connective tissue passes by the plurality of arms to thereby enter an interior compartment. The arms can penetrate into and among the plurality of hairs to secure the turkey beard to the body.

Abstract: A positive electrode including positive electrode active material particles, a polymeric binder, a polymeric dispersant, and a combination of electrically conductive carbon additive types. The combination of electrically conductive carbon additive types includes carbon particles, graphene sheet stacks, and carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A natural antioxidant for pet food and/or pet food ingredients to extend the shelf life of the pet food and/or pet food ingredients. The natural antioxidant is a natural smoke antioxidant obtained from fractions of natural liquid smoke. A pet food or pet food ingredient that contains a phenolic fraction of a liquid natural smoke flavor (or “the natural smoke extract”). The phenolic fraction exhibits an antioxidant effect on the pet food or the pet food ingredient, such as delayed oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils, whereas fats include animal fat and oils include vegetable oils; or stated differently, the delayed rancidification of the pet food or pet food ingredient.

Abstract: In a method of processing UV coordinates of a three-dimensional (3D) mesh, the UV coordinates of the 3D mesh are received. The UV coordinates are two-dimensional (2D) texture coordinates that include U coordinates in a first axis and V coordinates in a second axis, and are mapped with vertices of the 3D mesh. The UV coordinates of the 3D mesh are processed based on at least one of a quantization process, a separation process, and a transformation process. The quantization process is configured to convert the UV coordinates into a plurality of indicators. The separation process is configured to separate the UV coordinates into the U coordinates and the V coordinates respectively. The transformation process is configured to convert the UV coordinates from a spatial domain into a transform domain. Compression is performed on the processed UV coordinates after the processing of the UV coordinates.