Abstract: This document relates to automated analysis of images. One example method involves obtaining an image and text associated with the image, detecting two or more objects in the image, and determining respective locations of the two or more detected objects in the image. The example method also involves determining whether a spatial relationship between the two or more detected objects matches a corresponding spatial relationship expressed by the text based at least on the respective locations of the two or more detected objects. The example method also involves outputting a value reflecting whether the spatial relationship between the two or more detected objects matches the corresponding spatial relationship expressed by the text.

Abstract: A surface exposed to a plasma or energetic particles (“plasma-exposed surface”) in a device to confine a plasma, including a liquid composition wherein metallic elements dominate by atomic fraction and wherein elements with Z<26 are not primarily lithium by atomic fraction.

Abstract: Polymeric tubing, for use with catheters or other medical devices, where the polymeric tubing can have regions of customized properties including, but not limited to, durometer, torque control, flexibility, axial strength, stiffness, etc. One variation of the device allows for transitions between regions to be configured such that there can be gradual or customized transitions between various regions such that the structural characteristics differential between the regions selectively designed. Additional variations include outer layers having a plurality of material sections extending in a spiral direction along the axial length to form a continuous wall of the outer layer. In certain variations, the structural characteristic differential is minimized or eliminated as compared to conventional catheters.

Abstract: A corner tensioning system for a motorized retractable screen system. The corner tensioning system includes a tensioning arm having a first end configured to be operatively connected to a screen of the motorized retractable screen system, a second end configured to be operatively connected to a bottom bar of the motorized retractable screen system, and attachment means for operatively connecting a drive cable of the motorized retractable screen system to the tensioning arm between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: Methods of propylene polymerization incorporate bis biphenyl-phenoxy procatalysts favoring polypropylene isotacticity at elevated reactor temperatures. The methods include polymerizing propylene in the presence of a catalyst system to produce a propylene-based polymer. The catalyst system includes a metal-ligand complex selected from bis-biphenyl-phenoxy procatalysts. Polymerization reactions result in polypropylenes having greater than 90% isotacticity, as measured by percentages of isotactic triads, at reaction temperatures from 110° C. to 190 ° C. or from 160 ° C. to 190 ° C.

Abstract: An example bag may include a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The bottom wall may include an outer layer, and the bottom wall may be secured to the first sidewall and the second sidewall by wrapping a fabric forming the first sidewall and the second sidewall over sections of the outer layer. The bag may further include a closure and a pair of straps. The first sidewall and the second sidewall may include endcaps having a first layered structure, the first layered structure may include a compression molded outer layer and an additional structural layer formed of a first foam material, and the endcaps may be more rigid than the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the top wall. The bottom wall may include a second layered structure formed of a second foam material positioned on the outer layer, and the bottom wall may be more rigid than the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the top wall.

Abstract: A load control device for regulating an average magnitude of a load current conducted through an electrical load may operate in different modes. The load control device may comprise a control circuit configured to activate an inverter circuit during an active state period and deactivate the inverter circuit during an inactive state period. In one mode, the control circuit may adjust the average magnitude of the load current by adjusting the inactive state period while keeping the active state period constant. In another mode, the control circuit may adjust the average magnitude of the load current by adjusting the active state period while keeping the inactive state period constant. In yet another mode, the control circuit may keep a duty cycle of the inverter circuit constant and regulate the average magnitude of the load current by adjusting a target load current conducted through the electrical load.

Abstract: A rectocele device having a rectocele handle with a first paddle removably affixed to a rectocele paddle connector at a paddle connector end. A second paddle is configured to replace the first paddle after the first paddle is removed from the rectocele paddle connector. The first paddle is configured and sized to fit within a human vagina wherein the first paddle is only removable from the handle distal end when the first paddle is not deployed in the human vagina. The first paddle is shaped differently from the second paddle. The first or second paddle is inserted in a human vagina (by a woman using the rectocele device) wherein the first or second paddle can be leveraged against a rectocele via the rectocele handle thereby pushing the rectocele bulge back into the colon so that the woman can evacuate a bowel more efficiently.

Abstract: A method for controlling an airbag aboard a motor vehicle includes measuring a respective position of landmark points on an occupant of the motor vehicle using a sensor suite. The method includes receiving occupant landmark signals from the sensor suite, with the signals being indicative of the respective positions of the landmark points. A trajectory of the occupant is predicted, via the controller, using the occupant landmark signals. A controller adjusts a restraint capacity setting of the airbag in response to the predicted occupant trajectory. A motor vehicle includes a vehicle body, an airbag, a sensor suite, and a controller operable for controlling a restraint capacity setting of the airbag using the method. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium includes an instruction set that is executed to perform the method.

Abstract: A handheld aerosol-generating device may include an emitter configured to emit light, a sensor configured to receive light, and an aerosol chamber configured to hold an aerosol. The emitter may emit light into the aerosol chamber. The sensor may receive light from the aerosol chamber and measure at least one wavelength of the spectrum of the received light. Direct measurement of parameters, and/or the presence, of the aerosol in the aerosol chamber may be enabled, where the direct measurement of parameters of the aerosol in the aerosol chamber may enable optimal operation of an aerosol-generating system that may be the handheld aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement is assembled from a plurality of modular light fixtures that are sequentially aligned along a longitudinal alignment axis. Each modular light fixture includes an exterior cover that is disposed about and define an interior. The exterior covers of a first modular light fixture and an adjoining second modular light fixture are co-planar to appear as a homogenous exterior surface. To facilitate moving the first and modular light fixtures together, a lanyard is extended from a retractor located in the interior of the first modular light fixture and engages a catch located in the interior of the second modular light fixture. The retractor applies a tension force to the lanyard drawing the modular light fixtures together.

Abstract: An assembly includes a beam having a front panel and a rear panel spaced from the front panel. The beam defines a duct between the front panel and the rear panel. The assembly includes a sensor supported by the beam, the sensor having a sensor window adjacent the front panel and a plurality of fins adjacent the rear panel. The assembly includes a nozzle supported by the front panel and positioned to direct airflow toward the sensor window of the sensor. The assembly includes an outlet defined by the rear panel and shaped to direct airflow toward the fins of the sensor. The assembly includes a blower in fluid communication with the nozzle and the outlet through the duct.

Abstract: Current sensor compensation is provided. A system can include a charger for an electric vehicle having one or more controllers. A controller can amplify an input signal at a selected frequency to generate a first signal. A controller can amplify a direct current component of the input signal to generate a second signal. A component of the charger can generate a reference signal for input into a current sensor of the charger. The reference signal can be based on a combination of the first signal and the second signal.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a wirelessly connected vaporizer battery device are provided. In one example, a vaporizer battery device includes a battery configured to selectively provide electrical power to an external cartridge when the external cartridge is mechanically coupled to the vaporizer battery device, a housing encasing the battery, an output device embedded in the housing, and a processor positioned within the housing and coupled to the battery. The processor controls the output device responsive to wirelessly receiving commands from an external computing device, such as a smartphone. The output device includes a speaker and/or light configured to generate sound and/or light, thereby assisting users in locating the vaporizer battery device. The output device also wirelessly transmits signals so that external computing devices can detect the presence and location of the vaporizer battery device.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for creating a multi-dimensional entity (MDE) based on natural language (NL) input. A user may provide NL input into an application. One or more skills may be identified for the NL input, each of which has an associated prompt template. For example, a skill is associated with a computer-aided design and/or three-dimensional manufacturing application and/or file format, thereby enabling the generation of output associated with such applications and/or file formats. In examples, a skill chain may be generated that includes one or more skills with which to generate MDE output accordingly.

Abstract: In part, the disclosure relates to an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) delivery system for non-invasive surface tissue temperature monitoring. The system includes a first source of EMR having a first wavelength range: a second source of EMR having a second wavelength range; and a tissue contacting material comprising a set of wavelength range specific EMR responsive dopants. In various embodiments, the tissue contacting material is positioned on a surface of a target region of tissue, wherein the tissue contacting material receives EMR from the first source, wherein the tissue contacting material receives EMR from the second source. The first and second sources may be arranged in different orientations or along a common axis or orientation.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a fill gun apparatus for interconnection of a pump truck and a pressurized liquid delivery system. The fill gun apparatus can be easily attached and detached from an inlet port to deliver a pressurized fluid, for improved delivery, increased efficiency, increased safety, and decreased waste.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable grilling system that leverages katabatic-induced air flows through side vents. Embodiments of the solution are configured such that air flows are encouraged with a damper and vent arrangement that promotes katabatic forces. Advantageously, by bringing the air flows into the combustion chamber of the lower bowl or grill body, the air flows may be directed to wash across, both above and beneath, a combusting solid fuel source, such as a coal bed. In this way, hot spots in the center of the coal bed (or anywhere) are mitigated, thereby improving temperature management during cooking. Additionally, because the intake damper vents are located in the side of the lower bowl, as opposed to in the bottom of the lower bowl like in prior art solutions, ash falling from the fuel grate may be captured in a removable ash bowl without interfering with damper settings and air flows.

Abstract: A window balance assembly may include a carrier, a spring element, and a mounting bracket. The spring element may include first and second portions. The first portion may be coupled to the carrier. The mounting bracket may engage the second portion of the spring element and may selectively engage the carrier.

Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include a first substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side, a clip coupled to each of the two or more die on the first substrate and a second substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side of the second substrate. A clip may be coupled to each of the two or more die on the second substrate. The package may include a lead frame between the first substrate and the second substrate and a molding compound. A second side of each of the first substrate and the second substrate may be exposed through the molding compound. A perimeter of the first substrate and a perimeter of the second substrate may not fully overlap when coupled through the lead frame.