Abstract: A cartridge for an e-vaping device includes a housing extending along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge, and an outlet-end insert coupled to the outlet end of the housing. The housing at least partially encloses a pre-vapor formulation reservoir and a vapor generator of the cartridge and further channels light via internal reflection through an interior of the housing. The outlet-end insert includes an outlet in flow communication with the vapor generator, directs the vapor generated by the vapor generator out of the cartridge through the outlet, and further emits the light channeled through the interior of the housing. One or more properties of the light are controllable.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed herein for expediting blockchain transactions. More specifically, the technology describes techniques for assessing risk associated with expediting processing of blockchain transactions received by a transaction processing platform. When a determination is made that a transaction can be expedited, the transaction processing platform can expedite the transaction, e.g., locally process the blockchain transaction, prior to receiving a verification or confirmation from the consensus network. In this manner, the transaction processing platform can act like a local cache allowing quick access and operation on permanently stored data within the blockchain with minimal or calculated risk.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a processing system that analyses, without user intervention, content of a first message directed from equipment of a sending user to equipment of a receiving user, to identify a task. The processing system determines that that the receiving user is unable to perform the task according to biometric data of the receiving user. The biometric data is selected from one of heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and combinations thereof. According to the content of the first message and the biometric data obtained from the receiving user, the processing system determines that the task should be delegated to another user, and responsive thereto, provides a second message associated with the task to equipment of the another user. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing calls and alerts on a mobile electronic communications device include detecting a sleep state associated with the user, providing alerts to the user in a manner and at a time determined by the user's current sleep state. Similarly, calls are managed based on the user's sleep state so that the user is not awakened from deep sleep by routine calls but may be awakened in the event of an urgent call.

Abstract: A weight measuring hitch ball assembly is described. The assembly can include a hitch ball having a ball and a lower portion. The assembly can also include a body portion defining a hitch ball opening that slidably receives the lower portion of the hitch ball. The assembly can further include a load measurement device operably associated with the body portion and the hitch ball to determine a magnitude of a force acting on the hitch ball. Additionally, the assembly can include a hitch mount interface configured to interface with an attachment structure that facilitates coupling the weight measuring hitch ball assembly to a tow vehicle.

Abstract: A method for measuring and managing DHA levels in a pregnant woman to substantially reduce risk of spontaneous preterm birth, including: determining the blood level of DHA in the pregnant woman at or about the end of the first trimester or beginning of the second trimester, the DHA level being a first comparator; determining level of DHA in at least one pregnant subject at least one predetermined period, where the at least one pregnant subject having achieved a term pregnancy, and where the level of DHA at the at least one predetermined period being at least a second comparator; comparing the level of DHA in the first and at least second comparator; and when the difference between the first and the at least second comparator is greater than a predetermined value, administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of DHA to reduce pathology relating to spontaneous preterm birth.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to data science and data analysis, computer software and systems, and wired and wireless network communications to interface among repositories of disparate data and computing machine-based entities configured to access, track, and/or analyze data, and, more specifically, to a computing and data storage platform to implement computerized tools to continuously (or nearly continuously) sense data describing functional states of remote computing devices and/or user interfaces configured to service electronic messages, according to at least some examples. For example, a method may include receiving a stream of data representing states of user interfaces, analyzing the states of the user interfaces, identifying activity data, identifying a state of an application, detecting an action and classifying a subset of activity data based on the action, and generating data representing a state of an application configured to interact with a digital conversation.

Abstract: An inner assembly and an outer assembly of a hypotrochoid apparatus with a spindle located inside the inner assembly where a spindle proximate end and a spindle distal end each employ at least one mechanical interface. An eccentric hub provides a central throughbore for receiving a spindle, where the spindle is rotatably engaged with the eccentric hub and the inner bore which enhances vibration when the spindle is rotating and the eccentric hub is engaged.

Abstract: Network management systems and methods are provided. A system is provided that includes an event database that provides a mapping of multimodal sensor data to events of devices coupled to a network, such as operational or behavioral events. A network management engine obtains a set of multimodal sensor data relating to a device, which may include sensor measurement or output data relating to each of multiple device operation or behavior parameters. The engine determines, utilizing the mapping, a match of the set of multimodal sensor data to a specific event associated with the device. Based at least in part on the determined match, the engine causes generation or updating of event data associated with the specific event, the data being accessible by network management software of the network management system.

Abstract: A footwell assembly for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The footwell assembly includes a receiving member that defines a recess configured to receive a stowed foot pedal. A cover feature includes a connecting member that is removably coupled to the receiving member and a cover member that is coupled to the connecting member. The cover member is operable to move relative to the connecting member from a first position to a second concealment position to cover the stowed foot pedal.

Abstract: A low profile high current composite transformer is disclosed. Some embodiments of the transformer include a first conductive winding having a first start lead, a first finish lead, a first plurality of winding turns, and a first hollow core; a second conductive winding having a second start lead, a second finish lead, a second plurality of turns, and a second hollow core; and a soft magnetic composite compressed surrounding the first and second windings. The soft magnetic composite with distributed gap provides for a near linear saturation curve.

Abstract: This document relates to a process for autopilot re-enrollment of managed devices in a network following a reset of the managed devices. Upon determining that the managed devices lack a hardware authenticator, a one-time password can be issued to the managed devices that may be stored in a persistent memory, and upon reset of the managed devices, the one-time password can be returned for validation and the managed devices can be automatically re-enrolled in the network upon validation of the one-time password.

Abstract: A method, a customer-premises equipment device, and a non-transitory computer readable medium are disclosed for previewing content while playing selected content. The method includes delivering, from a set-top box, a first data stream of a first selected media content to a media play device, the first data stream including an audio stream and a video stream; receiving, on the set-top box, a request for a preview of a second selected media content; and delivering, from the set-top box, a second data stream of the preview of the second selected media content to the media play device, the second data stream including at least a video stream.

Abstract: A method of implanting a prosthetic implant includes advancing a prosthetic implant into a patient's vasculature with a delivery apparatus, the delivery apparatus comprising a catheter and a control lead, the catheter including a lumen extending therethrough, the control lead extending through the lumen of the catheter, the prosthetic implant comprising an implant body, a seal extending radially outwardly from the implant body, and a locking bar coupled to the implant body and releasably coupled to the control lead, the locking bar radially offset relative to the central longitudinal axis of the implant body. The method further includes rotating the control lead of the delivery apparatus in a first direction relative to the catheter such that the locking bar rotates in the first direction relative to the implant body and the implant body expands radially from a first radially compressed state to a first radially expanded state.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous lighting systems that can be installed on parallel rows of horizontal supports. The lighting systems can be configured to have a single electrical feedthrough on one end of the lamp that can also act as a mating feature between the lamp and supports. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved lighting systems that are fixtureless, waterproof, customizable, and easy to install/remove.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device for extended release of drugs. The device is a self-retaining implantable drug delivery device embedded with one or more drug depots that release of a therapeutic agent in a controlled manner. Each end of the self-retaining implantable drug delivery device may contain one or more anchors or attachment points which enable self-retention of the medical device once properly placed. The device can also comprise one or more drug depots with a swellable or non-swellable anchor. The disclosed devices further comprises a biosensor to monitor physiological characteristics like, e.g., intraocular pressure (IOP).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for treating cancer using immunogenic cell death, e.g., lysosome-induced immunogenic cell death. This includes at least three aspects, which may be used separately or together. A first aspect involves the preparation of a tumor for treatment, for example, by withdrawal and suppression of antioxidants, supply of n-3 through n-6 and other unsaturated fatty acids, and/or treatment of the subject with statins. A second aspect involves restoration of p53 functionality though genetic manipulation, including techniques involving CRISPR. A third aspect involves constructing an antibody-enzyme complex where the antibody recognizes the tumor and the enzyme is an oxidase. The complex may be administered to a subject. The subject may also be provided with a substrate to the enzyme. These and/or other aspects, may be used separately or together, and may be used to treat and/or cure cancer. In some cases, the lysosome may be targeted in inducing cell death, e.

Abstract: A power tool attachment saw according to the invention is provide and includes a body plate, a connector section and a plurality of cutting walls. The body plate is a planar body and the connector section positioned on one side of the planar body and adapted for attachment to an oscillating power tool. The plurality of cutting walls are positioned orthogonal to and extend from exterior edges of the planar body to form a material receiving space. The plurality of cutting walls provide a uniform cutting edge about the material receiving space.

Abstract: A lift mechanism for a vehicle seating assembly comprises a gear assembly that includes a first gear and a second gear. A mounting bracket is fixedly coupled to a vehicle and shares a common axis with the first gear, wherein the first and second gears are positionable in a fixedly coupled arrangement at an initial location relative to the mounting bracket or at a final location relative to the mounting bracket, such that, when the first and second gears are in the fixedly coupled arrangement at the initial location relative to the mounting bracket, the seating assembly is in a sitting position, and when the first and second gears are in the fixedly coupled arrangement at the final location relative to the mounting bracket, the seating assembly is in a standing position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and kits for DNA library construction, particularly for consistent and reproducible DNA sequencing.