Abstract: A composition of matter comprising an edible organically based substance, as well as an apparatus and method of making the composition of matter is disclosed. In one embodiment, the composition of matter, apparatus and method are directed to an edible organically based powder comprising an organic material, MCT oil, and MCT oil powder. In certain embodiments, the organic material and MCT oil are mixed together, heated and agitated binding the MCT oil to the organic material and decarboxylating the compound. The decarboxylated compound is then cooled. The decarboxylated compound is then ground to a desired size (which in some embodiments may be as fine as a powder) which is then mixed with MCT oil powder to produce the edible organic substance. In certain embodiments, the organic material comprises cannabis, and the resulting edible organic substance resulting from the disclosed process is an edible cannabis plant powder.

Abstract: A bicycle component includes a composite laminate. The composite laminate includes a hollow container made of a first polymer-based material, a layer of a second polymer-based material disposed on the hollow container, and a layer of a composite material disposed on the layer of the second polymer-based material. The bicycle component also includes a water soluble core material disposed within hollow container.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed herein for a memory system that includes control circuits that are configured to connect to a three-dimensional memory structure. The memory structure includes NAND strings arranged in a plurality of rows, a plurality of bit lines connected to the NAND strings and a plurality of word lines, each word line coupled to the plurality of rows of NAND strings. The control circuits are configured to, in a program-verify operation, sense memory cells of a first row of NAND strings coupled to the selected word line for a first sense time and sense memory cells of a second row of NAND strings coupled to the selected word line for a second sense time while applying a program-verify voltage to the selected word line.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and system involving the use of a panel for protecting fenestrations in buildings such as windows and doors, from damage caused by storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, riots, and the like. Embodiments of the present invention include a substrate panel attached to a security film providing increased protection against wind-driven missiles associated with high winds with decreased weight and mitigating improper installation.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed that collect media metrics on computing devices. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, instructions in the apparatus, and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to determine a permission level of a meter and, in response to the determination, request a permission to access media data of an application programming interface (API), in response to determining a media session notification is available as indicated by the API, package media session data associated with the media session notification, the media session data extracted from metadata of the media session notification, obtain foreground information; and generate a package of metrics, the package of metrics including the packaged media session data and the foreground information.

Abstract: An electronically-controlled tractor protection control module in a tractor prevents air flow from an air reservoir to a gladhand when a signal is received that indicates a trailer is not coupled with the gladhand. This prevents air from being vented out the gladhand when the tractor's service brakes are applied. However, a failure can occur that prevents this signal from being received or acted upon, which would result in air being vented out the gladhand. To address this problem, an air flow restrictor is used to limit the amount of air that is vented in such a situation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new yeast strain for the control of the main phytopathogens, which is effective in the prevention, suppression, treatment or control of a wide range of phytopathogens and related diseases affecting the whole plant (both the aerial part and the radical part).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating and transmitting, or applying, a noise profile based on a determined environment a host device is operating in. The host device may receive data from one or more sensors, location information, and/or device information. The sensors may include a pressure, temperature, light, location, or humidity sensor. The location information may include data from a global positioning system and/or connectivity signals, such as multicast DNS and/or Bluetooth broadcast. Device information may include schedule data and/or device state information. The data from one or more sensors, the location information, and/or the device information may be aggregated to determine the environment in which the host device is operating in. Based on the determined environment, a noise profile generator may generate a noise profile. The noise profile may define gains to be applied to audio signals being output to the user.

Abstract: A solar energy racking system for a plurality of solar panels for generation of electrical energy comprising a pair of opposing elongated rails for disposing in spaced-apart relation on a surface and secured thereto with a pair of anchors for each elongated rail, said anchors for connecting to the surface and to respective opposing portions of the elongated rail; and a solar photovoltaic module for securing to the pair of rails with a plurality of clips. A plurality of solar panels mount to the rails in a dense-space array having a Slow-profile relative to the surface. Optionally an intermediate engaging member attached to the rails intermediate the anchors further secures the rails to the surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method providing a self-contained, regenerative main power source located within a stator section of an electromechanical motor converting physical energy into electrical energy and applying it to the power source to recharge the power source.

Abstract: A method of managing non-infective nasal symptoms may include formulating a topical composition for nasal administration. The formulation may include zinc, acetylcysteine, azelastine, one or more probiotics, or a combination thereof. The formulation may also include additional ingredients such as a steroid, poloxamers, or xylitol. Ingredients of the topical composition may be provided in a dry powder format within a capsule for combining with an aqueous diluent at the time of administration. The topical composition may be administered nasally.

Abstract: A system and method for adjusting a vehicle seat. The system has an electromechanical switch arranged on the vehicle seat and evaluation electronics for evaluating switching-position signals of the switch and for controlling at least one electromechanical actuator of the vehicle seat based on the switching-position signals. In order to enhance a vehicle equipped with at least one electromechanically adjustable vehicle seat, the system has at least one touch sensor arranged on the switch, the set of evaluation electronics being configured to detect, from sensor signals of the touch sensor, whether a person is currently touching the touch sensor, and to control the actuator based on the switching-position signals only when the person touches the touch sensor.

Abstract: This document provides methods and systems for stabilizing nicotine and incorporating nicotine into one or more oral products. This document also provides oral products. Nicotine can be stabilized by mixing liquid nicotine with cellulosic fiber such that the liquid nicotine absorbs into pores of the cellulosic fiber to form a cellulosic fiber-nicotine mixture. In some cases, a cellulosic fiber-nicotine mixture can be combined with one or more binders and molded into an oral product.

Abstract: A computer system is described. During operation, the computer system may receive information specifying communication in a network. Then, the computer system may detect a network problem based at least in part on the information. Moreover, the computer system may automatically determine a remedial action based at least in part on the detected network problem and may automatically perform the determined remedial action. Alternatively, when the remedial action cannot be determined, the computer system may selectively collect additional information for a predefined time interval, e.g., using one or more edge electronic devices or one or more controllers in the network. Next, the computer system may diagnose the network problem and may compute a second remedial action based at least in part on the diagnosis of the network problem. After receiving approval the computer system may automatically perform the second remedial action when a subsequent instance of the network problem is detected.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method of adjusting a plurality of phase shifters of an OPA. The method may include identifying, by one or more processors, one or more first subsets of phase shifters of the plurality of phase shifters based on an orthogonal set of functions; performing, by the one or more processors, one or more first dithers on the one or more first subsets of phase shifters of the plurality of phase shifters using one or more first frequencies of a predetermined set of frequencies; determining, by the one or more processors, one or more first corrections based on a first power output of the OPA resulting from the one or more first dithers; and adjusting, by the one or more processors, the one or more first subsets using the one or more first corrections, the adjustment resulting in a first set of corrected phase shifter values.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor device comprising a plurality of magnetic sensor elements; each magnetic sensor element including a magnetic tunnel junction including a reference layer having a reference magnetization, a sense layer having a sense magnetization and a tunnel barrier layer; the sense magnetization comprising a stable vortex configuration in the absence of an external magnetic field, the vortex having a core reversibly movable in a plane (P) of the sense layer according to an external magnetic field; the sense layer including a peripheral shape in the plane (P), the peripheral shape including an asymmetric edge portion; the magnetic sensor elements being arranged such that the edge portion of a magnetic sensor element is opposite to the edge portion of the adjacent magnetic sensor element.

Abstract: The ball is a thin-walled hollow sphere that includes an array of apertures with dimples in a pattern that are concentric to the aperture array. Dimples are provided on the exterior surface of the ball between the apertures with the pattern and dimensions of the dimples varying based on proximity to the apertures. Internal protuberances are provided on the interior surface of the hollow ball such that the interior surface also manages aerodynamic airflow through the ball. Channels are also provided around each of the apertures within the ball which may intersect proximate dimples or be spaced therefrom. The ball also includes apertures having converging and diverging sidewalls that form a venturi shape to increase inflow air into the apertures and outflow air out of the apertures. Finally, the ball also maintains a weight:diameter ratio within a fixed range.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for real-time customization of a virtual avatar, comprising providing a virtual avatar associated with a user, receiving an image of the user and at least a portion of their surroundings, applying a facial detection algorithm to detect the user's face in the image, extracting a region of interest from the image, the region of interest including the user's face, providing the region of interest to a data model, processing the region of interest, by the data model, and using feature recognition to determine whether the region of interest comprises a feature from a set of predefined features. In response to determining that the region of interest comprises a feature from a set of predefined features, the appearance of the virtual avatar is updated.

Abstract: A multicopter with angled rotors includes a fuselage and a plurality of rotors. At least some of the rotors are disposed on opposite sides of the fuselage and each is oriented at a corresponding angle to a substantially horizontal plane of the aircraft, the angle being of a magnitude such that a plane of rotation of the rotor does not intersect at least a critical portion of the fuselage.

Abstract: An improved scheme for intra-inter prediction mode and an adaptive intra-inter prediction mode for video coding/decoding, including selecting a set of weightings in an intra-inter mode and applying position dependent intra prediction combination to modify at least one of an inter prediction sample and another sample.