Abstract: A system including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions that, when executed on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations: generating a combination image that depicts subject matter engaging with a first item of a first search result and at least one of two or more second items of two or more second search results, wherein the combination image incorporates a background of an image of a user-defined subject matter; and generating one or more user interface elements to be displayed in conjunction with the combination image; and enabling the one or more user interface elements to perform one or more operations, wherein the combination image includes one or more of: a two-dimensional image, a three-dimensional image, a three-dimensional model, a video, or an animation. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A lock node for storing data and a protected storage unit. The lock node includes an input section which provides a plurality of key maps, each corresponding to one of a plurality of primary keys, respectively, applied to the input section, each key map including at least one main key, a variable lock section producing a derived key from a logical operation on the main keys corresponding to the primary keys applied to the input section, and an output section producing the data in response to the derived key.

Abstract: A system (e.g., an optical amplifier) comprising gain fibers (e.g., Bismuth-doped optical fiber) for amplifying optical signals. The optical signals have an operating center wavelength (?0) that is centered between approximately 1260 nanometers (˜1260 nm) and ˜1360 nm (which is in the O-Band). The gain fibers are optically coupled to pump sources, with the number of pump sources being less than or equal to the number of gain fibers. The pump sources are (optionally) shared among the gain fibers, thereby providing more efficient use of resources.

Abstract: In various embodiments of the present disclosure, vaporizable alkaloid compositions are described that are capable of forming an inhalable vapor when dispensed from an electronic device such as an e-cigarette. The compositions herein comprise a substituted pyridine compound in combination with a chemosensory irritant, which in certain examples comprises a spice additive having a spiciness of from about 1,000 to about 20,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). A series of vaporizable alkaloid compositions having decreasing (w/v) amounts of substituted pyridine compound are provided as part of a smoking cessation program.

Abstract: The present invention introduces a novel system and method for real-time content creation, curation, and augmentation, leveraging integrated generative artificial intelligence (AI) and multimedia processing. Through a blend of machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing, the system synthesizes diverse creative content, encompassing visual and textual outputs, in response to live human input such as audio and visual feeds. The system's architecture, depicted through various diagrams, elucidates the flow of data and interaction modalities inclusive of user preferences. The presented invention is achieved through integrating advancements in multimedia processing, human-computer interactions, natural language processing, content generation, and real-time data processing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a desaturation circuit having a temperature compensated voltage threshold for protecting a power transistor, such as a FET. A comparator module has a first input to a voltage source associated with current through the FET and a second input coupled to the voltage threshold circuit. As a resistance of the FET changes due to temperature changes, the voltage threshold changes to compensate for the resistance change of the FET.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a browser extension application are disclosed. In some embodiments, a browser extension application is configured to receive from a browser extension server a regular expression configured to detect a plurality of fields in a web page and execute the regular expression to detect a transaction field in the web page and automatically populate the transaction field with stored data. The application is further configured to detect an unrecognized field in the web page, provide suggested transaction data, and detecting manual population of the unrecognized field with the suggested transaction data. The application is further configured to providing to the browser extension server an indication of the unrecognized field and receive from the browser extension server an updated regular expression configured to detect the unrecognized field in the web page.

Abstract: In a method of decoding performed in a decoder, a syntax element indicating a prediction mode associated with a current block in a current picture is received, the prediction mode being one of a uni-prediction mode and a bi-prediction mode. When the bi-prediction mode is applied to a first subblock of a plurality of subblocks of the current block and one of (i) a boundary of a first reference subblock is beyond a boundary of a first reference picture or (ii) a boundary of a second reference subblock is beyond a boundary of a second reference picture, the first subblock of the current block is reconstructed based on the uni-prediction mode such that the first subblock is reconstructed based on one of the first reference picture and the second reference picture.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing browser extension are disclosed. In some embodiments, the browser extension system includes a communication device in communication with a computing device and a networked system. The browser extension system also includes a processor configured to perform operations comprising: maintaining data associated with the computing device; detecting, through a browser extension application running on the computing device, a field in a web page associated with the networked system and provided by a web browser application running on the computing device; and in response to detecting the field: (i) automatically populating the field, through the browser extension application, with a secure token mapped to the data, (ii) detecting, through the browser extension application, a submission script associated with the web page, and (iii) automatically executing the submission script to submit the secure token through the browser extension application to the networked system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving, by the controller, return data generated by a lidar device of the vehicle; determining, by the controller, at least one overlapping channel of redundant return data; determining, by the controller, an optimization framework of equations based on modeled errors of the at least one overlapping channel; solving, by the controller, the optimization framework using a least squares method to determine an error value; determining, by the controller, a state of health of the lidar device based on the error value; compensating, by the controller, the return data from the lidar device based on the error value; and controlling, by the controller, the vehicle based on the compensated return data.

Abstract: The invention is related to multivalent immunogenic compositions comprising more than one S. pneumoniae polysaccharide protein conjugates, wherein each of the conjugates comprises a polysaccharide from an S. pneumoniae serotype conjugated to a carrier protein, wherein the serotypes of S. pneumoniae are as defined herein. Also provided are methods for inducing a protective immune response in a human patient comprising administering the multivalent immunogenic compositions of the invention to the patient. The multivalent immunogenic compositions are useful for providing protection against S. pneumoniae infection and diseases caused by S. pneumoniae. The compositions of the invention are also useful as part of treatment regimes that provide complementary protection for patients that have been vaccinated with a multivalent vaccine indicated for the prevention of pneumococcal disease.

Abstract: Methods for producing olefins may include contacting a hydrocarbon feed stream with a particulate solid, the contacting of the hydrocarbon feed stream with the particulate solid reacting the hydrocarbon feed stream to form a product stream. The method may include separating the particulate solid from the product stream and passing at least a portion of the product stream and the hydrocarbon feed stream through a feed stream preheater. The feed stream preheater may include a shell and tube heat exchanger comprising a shell, a plurality of tubes extending axially through the shell, a shell side inlet, a shell side outlet, a tube side inlet, a tube side outlet, an inlet tube sheet, and an outlet tube sheet. The outlet tube sheet may be connected to the shell by an expansion joint.

Abstract: A refrigerated delivery vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle may include a refrigerated cargo zone configured to store a plurality of delivery packages. The refrigerated cargo zone may include an access door. The vehicle may further include a detection unit configured to detect a user movement in the refrigerated cargo zone and an access door movement when the vehicle may be traversing a delivery route or parked. The vehicle may further include a processor configured to obtain inputs from the detection unit, and determine a user inefficiency parameter based on the inputs. The processor may be further configured to compare the user inefficiency parameter with a threshold inefficiency parameter. The processor may output a notification instructing the user to reduce the user movement or the access door movement when the user inefficiency parameter may be greater than the threshold inefficiency parameter.

Abstract: A computing device, e.g., in a vehicle, can receive a communication trigger for a heads-up display (HUD) in a vehicle to project light external to a vehicle. The device can then identify a projection parameter to visibly project the light external to the vehicle, e.g., beyond a viewing area on a projection screen in or on the vehicle, and can then cause the HUD to project the light from the HUD to be visible external to the vehicle in response to the communication trigger.

Abstract: An implement adapted to be mounted on a self-propelled vehicle is provided for transporting an animal. The implement includes a platform defining a platform perimeter for supporting the animal thereon. An implement frame extends around the platform perimeter such that the implement frame defines a predetermined area upon the platform for positioning of the animal during a transport event. The implement frame includes an anterior frame section operable for allowing anterior access to and from the predetermined area and a gate for allowing lateral access to and from the predetermined area. A first winch assembly is operatively coupled to the implement frame for assisting with loading the animal into the predetermined area when the animal is unable to move under its own power. The implement further includes a hydraulic assembly operatively coupled to the implement frame for selectively actuating the anterior frame section and the first winch assembly.

Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring data through a one-way transfer (OWT) system using a fault-tolerant data diode. Data from a source computing environment may be converted to an optical signal that is then split into duplicate signals. The duplicate optical signals are received by two receiving devices that have optical receivers. The receiving devices operate as either a primary device or a secondary device to continue transmission of the received data. The operating states of the receiving devices may change based the health or status of the respective devices.

Abstract: A database system is operable to execute a row dispersal operator, in conjunction with execution of a query operator execution flow for a corresponding query, to disperse a plurality of input rows across the set of parallelized operations based on determining a plurality of input data blocks that collectively includes the plurality of input rows, where each input data block in the plurality of input data blocks a corresponding proper subset of the plurality of input rows. Each data block of the plurality of input data blocks is assigned to a corresponding one of the set of parallelized operations for processing in accordance with a uniform assignment scheme, and each data block is forwarded to the corresponding one of the set of parallelized operations by reference.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing filament is provided, as are 3D manufacturing methods using the filament, and articles and composite materials made therefrom. The filament comprises a polymer composition, and the polymer composition comprises, in turn, at least 50 wt. % of a polyamide.

Abstract: A lighting device (e.g., a controllable light-emitting diode illumination device) may have a light-generation module that may be assembled and calibrated prior to the light-generation module being installed in a finished good. The light-generation module may include an emitter module having at least one emitter mounted to a substrate and configured to emit light. The light-generation module may include a first printed circuit board on which the emitter module may be mounted and a second printed circuit board on which those circuits that are essential for powering the emitter module may be mounted. The light-generation module may include a heat sink located between the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board. The emitter module may be thermally-coupled to the heat sink through the substrate and the first printed circuit board.

Abstract: A system for collecting multiple compensation voltage fractions includes a field asymmetric-waveform ion-mobility spectrometry (FAIMS) device which receives ions generated from a sample, such as a biological sample. A mass spectrometer injection gate is configured to inject, when in an open state, ions transmitted by the FAIMS device into a mass analyzer of the mass spectrometer. A controller circuit is configured to open the injection gate and apply a dynamic compensation voltage (CV) to an electrode of the FAIMS device while the injection gate is open. The dynamic CV can have a waveform in the shape of a ramp, triangle, wavelet, sinusoid, or another shape. The dynamic CV includes CVs associated with multiple adjacent CV fractions, and the FAIMS device is configured to transmit the multiple adjacent CV fractions into the mass analyzer via the open injection gate to be scanned together by the mass analyzer in a single experiment.