Abstract: A system and method directed to determining one or more polls that a user may have missed during a period of inactivity is provided. Initially, a polling system may determine that a user is now active and may determine one or more polls that were created for or assigned to a user, or a group to which the user belongs, during the period of inactivity. The polling system may then surface a notification and/or an input window such that a user may provide polling input. In some instances, a user may have missed multiple polls; the polls presented to the user may be based on recent user activity and/or whether such missed polls are still live, or open.

Abstract: The invention is directed to vaccines comprising capsular polysaccharides conjugated to one or more components of virus like particles (VLP), and methods for the administration of and methods for the manufacture of vaccines of the invention. Preferably vaccines of the invention generate a therapeutically effective response in an individual in need thereof to multiple strains and/or serotypes of the same or of different infectious agents. Preferably such vaccines generate a therapeutically effective immune response to all pathogenic strains and/or serotypes of the same infectious agent. In particular, the invention is directed to methods and compositions for the cost efficient administration of a vaccine to a patient in need thereof exposing the patient's immune system to only the immunogenic components that are likely to be beneficial for the generation of a protective immunological response, both efficacy and safety are increased and cost effectively.

Abstract: Adaptive assistance technologies can assist a user with operating a computing device. A method according to these techniques includes analyzing user interactions with the computing device, determining that the user interactions with the computing device are indicative of a user experiencing one or more issues for which adaptive assistive technologies provided by the computing device may assist the user, identifying one or more assistive technologies provided by the computing device that may address the one or more issues, modifying one or more operating parameters of the computing device using the one or more assistive technologies, and operating the computing device according to the one or more modified operating parameters.

Abstract: A system for controlling parameters of polymeric film includes an extruder and a die which has a gap. A plurality of regulators are positioned along the die for regulating the gap. A cooling cylinder is located downstream of the die and a polymeric melt extends from the die to the cooling cylinder. A haze generator for creating a haze lane in the polymeric melt is located proximate the gap. A haze sensor system is located downstream from the gap in a measuring location. The haze sensor system is locates a transverse point for the respective haze lane in the polymeric film at the measuring location. The haze sensor system is in communication with the regulators to adjust the gap based on a correlation of haze lane position at origin point and transverse point at the measuring location.

Abstract: NSC antagonists are disclosed as useful in the treatment of dementia, in delaying the onset of dementia, and in the prevention of dementia. Dementia so treated may be, for example, Alzheimer's Disease (AD). NSC antagonists for treating dementia such as AD may be administered alone, a) in combination with other drugs used for treating dementia, b) in combination with drugs that stabilize or increase blood plasma glucose levels, or with both a) and b). Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms, and methods for using the same are disclosed, which include NSC antagonists, NSC antagonists combined with dementia drugs, NSC antagonists combined with glucose-level stabilizing or enhancing drugs, or combinations of these. Dosage forms may be designed to provide stable plasma levels for extended periods of time.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for overcoming lost opportunities in the world of car vetting, bidding, and acquisition. The present invention helps automotive industry individuals and businesses take advantage of opportunities to acquire cars that they previously would not have been able to purchase due to limitations in the present technology in the field. This may be accomplished through enabling a system to compile unstandardized information from various locations throughout the world and standardizing such information by factoring in various inconsistencies that exist based on fragmented descriptions and standards across the automotive industry. The present invention configures a system to allow users to sort through, track, and organize information in a way that has never existed enabling them to make real time decisions on acquisition of automobiles that would not otherwise be possible.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to a telecommunications management system (TMS) that receives an indication from a first user to participate in a telecommunication. The TMS can identify a characteristic of the first user and compare the characteristic with one or more characteristics of each user of a pool of users. The TMS can select, based on the comparison, a second user of the pool of users that matches the first user. The TMS can initiate, responsive to selecting the matching second user, an anonymous telecommunications channel between the first user and the second user.

Abstract: A voltage generator supplies a voltage to an electronic device of a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system. The voltage generator includes a clock source configured to generate a clock signal and a voltage source configured to generate a first voltage signal having a first voltage level. The voltage generator also includes a voltage multiplier coupled to the voltage source and the clock source. The voltage multiplier is configured to generate a second voltage signal having a second voltage level based on the first voltage signal and the clock signal. The second voltage level is higher than the first voltage level.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a semiconductor package includes a semiconductor die having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a lead frame coupled to the second surface of the semiconductor die, and a heat-sink lead frame coupled to the first surface of the semiconductor die, where the semiconductor die is disposed between the lead frame and the heat-sink lead frame, and the heat-sink lead frame is configured to transfer heat away from the semiconductor die.

Abstract: Systems and methods for media processing and streaming are provided. A method includes sending, by a Network-Based Media Processing (NBMP) source, a request to establish a Framework for Live Uplink Streaming (FLUS) session between a FLUS source and a FLUS sink; receiving, by the NBMP source, an address of an NBMP workflow manager from the FLUS source after the FLUS session is established; and sending, by the NBMP source to the NBMP workflow manager via a path, of the address, that does not include the FLUS source and the FLUS sink, a request to create or update a workflow for processing media content.

Abstract: A wireless device receives one or more configuration parameters indicating a time window for controlling a radio link failure indication based on a beam failure recovery procedure. A first failure of the beam failure recovery procedure is determined during the time window. The first failure is ignored by not causing a radio link failure in response to the first failure being during the time window. A second failure of the beam failure recovery procedure after the time window is determined. A radio link failure in response to the second failure is indicated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring tobacco for packaging in pouches are disclosed. A system includes a hopper structured and arranged to hold a granular material in a hopper cavity. The system also includes a measuring system including a measuring cavity and a tube that is slidable in the hopper cavity between a first position unaligned with the measuring cavity and a second position over and aligned with the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to continuously communicate a vacuum to the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to move a portion of the granular material from the hopper cavity to the measuring cavity when the tube is in the first position. The measuring system is configured to move the portion of the granular material from the measuring cavity to a pouch making machine using pressurized gas that overcomes the vacuum when the tube is in the second position.

Abstract: A footwear accessory overlays and mimics the upper part of the cowboy boot to alter the appearance of the boot as if the wearer is wearing a boot with a different design and presentation (via the designs & colors and other aspects) than the actual boot being worn. The footwear accessory is shaped and designed to mimic the upper portion of the underlying cowboy boot and it not be an obvious overlay.

Abstract: This document relates to techniques for addressing disruptions that prevent applications from receiving user input, prevent users from providing input to an application, and/or prevents or impacts users from receiving application output. One example method involves detecting a disruption to an interactive application during interaction by a user with the interactive application, generating automated user inputs, and providing the automated user inputs to the interactive application during the disruption to the interactive application.

Abstract: An optical arrangement receives output light emanating from an object disposed within a fluid column that crosses an optical refraction boundary of the fluid column between the object and the optical arrangement. The optical arrangement modifies the output light such that the modified output light has an intensity that is more uniform than the output light.

Abstract: A digitally controlled lens system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the lens system includes a controller and an electro-optic lens electrically connected to the controller. The electro-optic lens includes a first substantially transparent substrate; a first electrode layer disposed on the first substantially transparent substrate, the first electrode layer including a plurality of electrodes; a second substantially transparent substrate; a second electrode layer disposed on the second substantially transparent substrate; and a liquid crystal layer located between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The controller is configured to generate a refractive index pattern of liquid crystal layer by controlling voltage applied on the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cooking appliance with a removable auger assembly that directs fuel to a heat source of the appliance. For example, the auger assembly conveys fuel from a hopper to the heat source of the appliance. The auger assembly can be removed without the use of tools.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a child resistant double seam container lid including an adapter ring for securely affixing to the double seam top rim of conventional double seamed containers that will be difficult for children to open, yet readily openable by adults. More particularly, a one-piece, two-piece, and three-piece child resistant double seam affixable container lid is provided having a first piece lid portion first, a second piece adapter ring locking member second piece and optionally a third piece securing unit piece, with rotational alignment indicators, and optional additional integral features such as a liquid measuring cup feature, a liquid tight lid feature, a threaded lid portion, a replaceable double seam container lid portion and a double seam container lid locking member adapter ring securely affixable to the double seam container.

Abstract: A two-way load control system comprises a power device, such as a load control device for controlling an electrical load receiving power from an AC power source, and a controller adapted to be coupled in series between the source and the power device. The load control system may be installed without requiring any additional wires to be run, and is easily configured without the need for a computer or an advanced commissioning procedure. The power device receives both power and communication over two wires. The controller generates a phase-control voltage and transmits a forward digital message to the power device by encoding digital information in timing edges of the phase-control voltage. The power device transmits a reverse digital message to the controller via the power wiring.

Abstract: A system for removing undesirable compounds from contaminated air includes a biofilter having an alkaline material introduction system and a fuzzy-logic based controller. A contaminant, such as hydrogen sulfide, is removed from contaminated air by passing the contaminated air through the biofilter.