Abstract: Methods, systems and devices associated with an electronic candle are described. In one example, an electronic candle comprises a housing having a through-hole at its top and a component shell. The component shell encloses a transfer mechanism including a driver motor and one or more gears positioned inside the component shell, a light emitting component coupled to the transfer mechanism such that the transfer mechanism causes the light emitting component to move vertically up or down to protrude from the housing or to retract into the housing, a lid positioned inside the component shell and movable to remain in at least one of an open configuration or a closed configuration, and a controller configured to turn on or off the light emitting component. The candle also includes a controller configured to turn on or off the light emitting component.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a hook embedded within a tissue is presented. The hook has a barb extending from a point section of the hook. The apparatus includes a clamping device configured to secure the hook. A probe is coupled to the clamping device. The probe has a tip portion configured to fit within a space between the barb and the point section of the hook to allow the hook to be removed from the tissue.

Abstract: An ophthalmic technician is present with a patient in an exam room to operate eye examination equipment and transmit patient information to remote location. At that remote location, a skilled technician is present to provide the necessary optical care, and may operate the phoropter from the remote location. Using video and/or teleconferencing equipment and a phoropter located in the patient examination room along with management software, the system works to determine the final optical prescription for the patient. That information, coupled with findings from other devices which are integrated with the management software, and that the patient uses locally, are reviewed by a remote-based optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for x-ray imaging. In one embodiment, a method for an x-ray imaging system comprises acquiring, with an x-ray detector, an image including a noise artifact caused by electromagnetic interference, inputting the image to a trained neural network model to obtain a corrected image with the noise artifact removed, and outputting the corrected image. In this way, row-correlated noise artifacts caused by electromagnetic interference at the x-ray detector are eliminated or cancelled in real time and image quality is improved.

Abstract: The present automated trustee payments system implements a series of automated processes which significantly reduce, and in many cases, eliminate a creditor user's work that is required to accurately and timely process incoming Chapter 13 Trustee remittances. The automated trustee payments system also effects application of the funds to the proper bankrupt debtor accounts and accounts for the funds against the proper creditor's loan account segments (e.g., the bankruptcy estate pre-petition indebtedness or the post-petition ongoing payments).

Abstract: Implementations of a clip may include a first copper layer directly bonded to a first side of a ceramic layer, a second copper layer directly bonded to a second side of the ceramic layer, the second side of the ceramic layer opposite the first side of the ceramic layer, and a plurality of channels partially etched into a thickness of the second copper layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving regeneration of a particulate filter located in an exhaust system of a vehicle are presented. In one example, the particulate filter is regenerated when the vehicle is expected to operate in a stationary electric power generating mode where the vehicle supplies electric power to off-board electric power consumers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to method, device and computer program product for job management. The method comprises: obtaining an execution plan associated with a plurality of backup jobs including a target backup job, the execution plan at least indicating a size of backup data and start times of the plurality of backup jobs; determining, based on the execution plan, a first set of backup jobs to be executed in parallel at a start time of the target backup job; determining a predicted backup speed of executing the first set of backup jobs in parallel at the start time of the target backup job; and determining, at least based on the predicted backup speed and the size of the backup data of the target backup job, time required for executing the target backup job. Accordingly, the time required for executing the backup jobs can be more accurately predicted.

Abstract: Technologies are disclosed that enable a computing system to present a structured arrangement for tracking content items on a shared user interface (UI) during a communication session. The structured arrangement is a list that is displayed in a specific region of the shared UI. Inclusion of content items in the list makes it easier for users to locate and interact with those content items throughout the communication session. The ability to create and manipulate the list may be limited to only certain users such as a moderator. Use of this list can promote inclusivity and fairness. For instance, inclusion in the list may prevent content items from being forgotten or ignored. Additionally, the names of users who contributed the content items may be shown in the list thereby providing recognition for those users.

Abstract: A wheel speed sensor assembly includes a sensor having a housing configured to be received within a bore in a mounting block such that the sensor is spaced from, and faces, an exciter ring and senses rotation of the exciter ring. The housing extends along a longitudinal axis and defines a key on a radially outer surface having first and second portions having different heights. The first portion is configured to be received within a first keyway that is formed in the mounting block and is in communication with the bore in the mounting block. A clamping sleeve is configured to secure the sensor within the bore in the mounting block. The clamping sleeve defines a bore configured to receive the housing of the sensor and a second keyway in communication with the bore in the clamping sleeve. The second portion of the key is received within the second keyway.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a valve body including a monitored pressure inlet leading to a monitored pressure region, a piston having a shear seal bore and a surface facing the monitored pressure region, a vent passage and a the shear seal assembly comprising a seal plate having a sealing surface thereon, and the shear seal assembly includes a sealing surface facing the seal plate and having a first annular area, and a first surface having an annular surface area at least twice as large as the first area of the sealing surface, the first surface facing away from the first area, and a biasing seal in contact with the first surface.

Abstract: Described is a system for discovering and configuring backup settings for protectable storage assets of a storage array. The system may perform such discovery and configuration for a storage array by providing an efficient centralized management capability. In addition, the centralized management capability allows for the creation of backup policies that are host-aware. Accordingly, the system may account for the interrelationship between storage devices, storage groups, and host devices to prevent potential inconsistencies and conflicts that may arise when creating a centralized backup policy.

Abstract: Computer resources are provisioned for a virtual machine based on expected lifespan. After a request to create a virtual machine is received, the virtual machine can be classified into one of a plurality of longevity classes utilizing a machine learning classifier based on data pertaining to the requestor or the virtual machine. The longevity classes capture different lifespans of the virtual machine between when the virtual machine is created and when the virtual machine is deleted. Subsequently, resources for the virtual machine are provisioned from a hardware resource pool of a set of disjoint resource pools specific to the longevity class of the virtual machine.

Abstract: The technology provides a camera module cover that prevents infrared light from leaking into the lens of an adjacent camera. The camera module cover can be used with in-vehicle environments, such as the passenger area and truck, as well as other indoor locations and places where infrared illumination is co-located with an optical camera system. An infrared illuminator unit is positioned adjacent to the camera, for instance in such a way that infrared light is evenly distributed or diffused around the camera lens. The camera module cover has a surface that includes an infrared-transparent material to promote even distribution of the infrared light. To avoid leakage into the camera lens, an infrared-opaque or otherwise blocking material is disposed within the cover so as to be between the infrared illuminator unit and the camera lens. The infrared-transparent and infrared-blocking materials may be formed as a single part via double injection molding.

Abstract: A MEMS vibration sensor die can include a substrate having a top portion, a mounting surface, and an aperture extending at least partially through the substrate. The die can include a first electrode coupled to the top portion of the substrate and positioned over the aperture. The die can include a second electrode disposed between the substrate and the first electrode. The second electrode can be spaced apart from the first electrode. The die can include a proof mass that can have a first portion coupled to the first electrode or the second electrode. The proof mass can have a second end opposite the first portion. The second end can be recessed within the aperture relative to the mounting surface of the substrate. The proof mass can be suspended freely within the aperture. The proof mass can move the first electrode or the second electrode from which it is suspended in response to vibration.

Abstract: A vent proving system is described for use with a gas fired appliance. The gas fired appliance includes a gas burner, a vent damper for selectively opening or closing an exhaust vent from the gas fired appliance and a relay control for operatively controlling the vent damper and the gas burner to open the damper if the gas burner is on. The vent proving system comprises a sensor for sensing a variable in the vent representing air flow direction in the vent. An electrical switch is connected in series between the relay control and the vent damper. A controller is operatively connected to the sensor, the electrical switch and to the relay control.

Abstract: An angle measurement apparatus for use with a panel such as siding is provided. The apparatus includes a base portion defining a locating feature that is engageable with a reference feature on the panel. An arm portion is rotatably mounted with respect to the base portion such that the arm portion is selectively rotatable with respect to the base portion about an axis. The arm portion can thus be rotated to form a desired angle with the base portion, and, correspondingly, with the panel.

Abstract: A stable, ready-to-use injectable solution including thiotepa and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable solvents, co-solvents, and/or solubilizing agents. Formulations retain at least 90% and as high as 99% of the purity of thiotepa as measured by HPLC after storage at 25° C./60% RH for a period of 7 days. Certain formulations retain at least 99% of the purity of thiotepa as measured by HPLC after storage for at least six months at 2-8° C.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an insecticidal compound and insecticidal compositions comprising the insecticidal compound and methods of use are presented herein. The manufacturing method presented herein allows for a high purity grade of thiocyclam hydrochloride to be synthesized. The insecticidal compositions comprising the thiocyclam hydrochloride can be used for prevention of crop destruction by insects. The use of thiocyclam hydrochloride in insecticidal compositions as described herein can achieve greater efficacy than previously known insecticides, by eliminating the insect pests more reliably and efficiently.

Abstract: Techniques for enabling a user computing device to manage a controlled device only when the user computer device is physically proximate to the controlled device are disclosed. The controlled device repeatedly provides codes that change at select times and the user computing device sends the last received or captured code back to the controlled device. The user computing device is enabled to manage the controlled device when the most recent code sent by the user computing device matches one or more codes most recently provided by the controlled device. Additionally or alternatively, the user computing device is enabled to manage the controlled device when the user and controlled devices connect to the same access point. A technique for enabling the user computing device to share, mirror, or cast a screen on the user computing device onto a display of the controlled device is also disclosed.