Abstract: An example method of facilitating communication between a group leader and minor through a messaging platform includes linking a minor account of the minor to a guardian account of the minor's legal guardian. A group leader account is linked to both the minor and guardian accounts. A messaging interface is provided that enables the group leader and minor accounts to transmit messages to each other within the messaging platform. For each particular message transmitted between the group leader and minor accounts, a copy is delivered to the recipient and the guardian account without requiring guardian approval of the particular message.

Abstract: An adjustable breading machine for applying a coating material onto a food product, the machine includes a frame and a breading chamber enclosure through which the food product travels along the food path to receive a coating material. The adjustable breading machine may also include a hopper fixedly connected to the frame to deliver a coating material into the breading chamber enclosure. At least partially within the breading chamber enclosure is a main conveyor and an outfeed conveyor. In a first mode of operation, the outfeed conveyor lies in the food path and receives food product from the main conveyor. The adjustable breading machine includes a drum assembly operatively disposed above the outfeed conveyor having a rotatable drum for transporting food product and coating material to the outfeed conveyor. The adjustable breading machine also includes a drum adjustment assembly for moving the drum assembly between modes of operation.

Abstract: Assay cartridges are described that have a plurality of chambers and a fluidic network that includes fluidic conduits and a multi-port valve designed to selectively connect the valve inlet and one valve outlet through a fluidic connector in the valve as the remaining valve outlets are sealed.

Abstract: A resonant circuit dynamic optimization system is described herein that can exhibit improved system charging functionality, can have multi-input charging functionality, and can improve the efficiency and speed of charging electronic devices. The resonant circuit dynamic optimization system can comprise at least one antenna configured to receive or transmit an electromagnetic signal, at least one variable component, and at least one dynamic adjustment circuit. The dynamic adjustment circuit can adjust the variable component to thereby modify the power transfer efficiency of the electromagnetic signal.

Abstract: An outdoor satellite receiving unit (ODU) receives several independent satellite signals, selects two signals with a switch matrix, downconverts the two signals to a bandstacked signal with a high and a low band signal, and outputs the bandstacked signal on the same cable to receiver units. Several satellite signals can be selected in groups of two or more and output to independent receiver units. Signal selecting is performed at the received radio frequency (RF) and bandstacking is performed with a single downconversion step to an intermediate frequency (IF). Channel stacking on the same cable of more than two channels from several satellites can be achieved by using frequency agile downconverters and bandpass filters prior to combining at the IF output. A slow transitioning switch minimizes signal disturbances when switching and maintains input impedance at a constant value.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method for automatic storage tiering may include (1) receiving characteristics of previous accesses to storage system objects stored in a data storage system including multiple storage tiers, (2) generating, based on the characteristics of previous accesses to the storage system objects, a model that predicts characteristics of future accesses to the storage system objects, (3) selecting, based on the model, a next storage tier of the multiple storage tiers for each of the storage system objects, and (4) relocating at least some of the storage system objects from a current storage tier to the next storage tier selected for each of the at least some of the storage system objects. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for storing data in a non-volatile memory (NVM), such as a flash memory in a solid-state drive (SSD). In some embodiments, a distributed storage space of the NVM is defined to extend across a plural number of regions of the NVM. A non-standard parity data set is provided having a plural number of data elements greater than or equal to the plural number of regions in the storage space. The data set is written by storing a first portion of the data elements and a first parity value to the plural number of regions and a remaining portion of the data elements and a second parity value to a subset of the plural number of regions. The regions can comprise semiconductor dies in a flash memory, and the distributed storage space can be a garbage collection unit formed using one erasure block from each flash die.

Abstract: A resuscitator has a patient airway interface device, a bag, a fluid passage coupled between the bag and patient airway interface device, and a sensor module. The patient airway interface device may be a mask or an endotracheal tube. The sensor module can have a display, at least one sensor coupled to the flow passage and configured to provide a measurement of at least one parameter, and a processor coupled to the display and the at least one sensor. The processor is configured to receive the measurement from the sensor and provide information on the display based on the received measurement. The information may include a current breath rate, a pressure-vs-time curve, and guidance to the user to assist in achieving a target breath rate.

Abstract: A device comprises a sensor and processing circuitry coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to obtain authentication information from an identification label of a cartridge of an electronic vaping device. The processing circuitry is configured to perform authentication of the cartridge based on the authentication information; and determine whether to unlock a battery section of the electronic vaping device to power the cartridge based on a result of the authentication of the cartridge.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of hydration bladders that include flexible wall portions along with relatively more rigid structural portions that are shaped to help define the shape of the bladder and can also help a user grip and manipulate the bladder. The structural portions can also support or incorporate other bladder features, such as inlet ports, caps, outlet ports, valves, tubes, attachment points, graphic designs, and/or other features. Some embodiments include an outlet tube that is retractable and extendable through an upper port at the top of the bladder.

Abstract: An implant to fill a hole in tissue, such as bone tissue, comprising a first portion that is insertable through the hole when in a first compressed position, wherein the first portion cannot pass through the hole when in a first deployed position; and a second portion that cannot pass through the hole when in the second deployed position. The first and second portions of the implant can be deployed independently. Therefore, in operation, it is possible to insert the first portion of the implant through the hole when in the first compressed position, deploying the first portion to transition it to the first deployed position while the second portion remains in the second compressed position, and then deploying the second portion to transition it to the second deployed position. The devices and methods may be used, for example, in transsphenoidal or other orthopedic surgeries involving bone tissue.

Abstract: A storage device is disclosed herein. The storage device comprises a block including a plurality of memory cells and a circuit coupled to the plurality of memory cells of the block. The circuit is configured to determine data states for a first set of memory cells of a neighboring word line of the set of word lines, determine a bit line voltage bias and a sense time for a memory cell of a second set of memory cells of the selected word line based on a data state determined for a memory cell for each memory cell of the second set of memory cells, and perform a verify operation on the selected word line using the bit line voltage bias and the sense time determined for each memory cell of the second set of memory cells.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes a program controller to fetch and issue instructions is described. The apparatus includes an execution lane having at least one execution unit to execute the instructions. The execution lane is part of an execution lane array that is coupled to a two dimensional shift register array structure, wherein, execution lane s of the execution lane array are located at respective array locations and are coupled to dedicated registers at same respective array locations in the two-dimensional shift register array.

Abstract: A method for generating an output signal of a system based on input data received by the system includes receiving training data and training a neural network for generating the output signal by optimizing a primary cost function and an auxiliary cost function and modulating the auxiliary cost function with a gradient-based attention mask during the training.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to evaluating the rollout of a change to a data processing framework (DPF). A first set of jobs is selected out of a plurality of jobs. The first set of jobs is processed by the DPF with the proposed change enabled and the other jobs of the plurality of jobs by the DPF without the change enabled. A performance cost value is determined for each of the jobs in the first set of jobs processed by the DPF with the proposed change enabled and for each of the other jobs of the plurality of jobs processed by the DPF with the proposed change disabled. Based on the performance cost values of the jobs in the first set of jobs and the performance cost values of the other jobs of the plurality of jobs, a determination is made whether the proposed change is beneficial to the DPF.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to optical systems and methods of their operation. An example optical system includes an optical component and one or more light sources configured to emit a light signal. The light signal interacts with the optical component so as to provide an interaction light signal. The optical system also includes a detector configured to detect at least a portion of the interaction light signal as a detected light signal. The optical system additionally includes a controller configured to carry out operations including causing the one or more light sources to emit the light signal and receiving the detected light signal from the detector. The operations also include determining, based on the detected light signal, that one or more defects are associated with the optical component.

Abstract: A ventilator includes a bidirectional breath detection airline and a flow outlet airline. The flow outlet airline includes an airline outlet. The flow outlet airline is configured to be connected to an invasive ventilator circuit or a noninvasive ventilator circuit. The breath detection airline includes airline inlet. The airline inlet is separated from the airline outlet of the flow outlet airline. The ventilator further includes a pressure sensor in direct fluid communication with the breath detection airline. The pressure sensor is configured to measure breathing pressure from the user and generate sensor data indicative of breathing by the user. The ventilator further includes a controller in electronic communication with the pressure sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the breathing by the user based on the sensor data received from the pressure sensor.

Abstract: A shingle includes a substrate having an asphalt coating on a top surface of the substrate and on a bottom surface of the substrate. A surface layer of granules is embedded in the asphalt on the top surface of the substrate. A backdust layer of particles is embedded in the asphalt on the bottom surface of the substrate. A sealant is disposed on the backdust. A hydrophobic material is applied to the sealant.

Abstract: A tie down anchor includes an anchor bar providing a point of attachment, an anchor plate having the anchor bar secured thereto, and left and right side plates secured to the anchor plate. A pin is secured to the left side plate and extends outwardly. An opening is defined on the right side plate and offset vertically form the pin. A fastener passing through the opening is engaged with the left side plate, urging the pin into an inner opening defined in a stake pocket defined by the wall of a pickup truck bed. The anchor bar may be retractable and retainers in a base plate secured below the anchor plate may releasably secure the anchor bar in an extended position.

Abstract: Disclosed are the methods of curing HBV infection and providing complete protection against HBV infection in a simplified HBV immunization schedule. The mechanistic basis for curing HBV infection is founded on the understanding that hepatitis B virus infection is established and prolonged by new rounds of infection with continuously produced viruses, which are not fully neutralized because of insufficient endogenous neutralizing antibodies. The methods of curing HBV infection including chronic HBV infection are aimed to block new rounds of HBV infection. The guidelines for establishing treatment regimens for curing HBV infection, include production or administration of sufficient level of HBV neutralizing antibodies in treated patients.