Abstract: A method for video decoding is provided. For a current block, whether an angular intra prediction mode for the current block is a wide angle mode that is in a direction outside of a range of directions that spans a bottom left diagonal direction and a top right diagonal direction of the current block is determined. Based on the angular intra prediction mode being determined as the wide angle mode, an intra smooth filter is enabled, the enabled intra smooth filter is applied to blocks neighboring the current block to generate filtered blocks, and intra prediction is performed based on the filtered blocks to decode the current block.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads, golf clubs, and methods to manufacture golf club heads and golf clubs are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head includes body portion having an interior portion and an exterior portion, a first mass portion coupled to the exterior portion of the body portion below a horizontal midplane of the body portion, and a second mass portion coupled to the interior portion of the body portion. The second mass portion is located proximate to a toe portion edge of the body portion and has a shape at least partially corresponding to a shape of a portion of the toe portion edge. The second mass portion increases in mass in a top-to-sole direction, and more than 50% of the mass of the second mass portion is below the horizontal midplane. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: An e-vapor device may include a cartridge configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation therein. The e-vapor device may additionally include a dispensing body including a ratchet assembly and configured to receive a vaporizer to interact with the ratchet assembly. The vaporizer is configured to access the pre-vapor formulation in the cartridge via a coupling action and to heat the pre-vapor formulation to generate a vapor. The ratchet assembly is configured to undergo a mechanical incrementation with each coupling action to facilitate a simultaneous removal of the cartridge with the vaporizer coupled thereto after a designated number of coupling actions. Accordingly, the overuse of the vaporizer and the adverse sensory effects associated therewith can be reduced or prevented.

Abstract: A system for processing patient data associated with a joint of a patient. The system including a computing device executing instructions to provide a bone model of the joint that is representative of the joint of the patient in a first pose. The instructions further including rearranging the bone models relative to each other to mimic a second pose of the joint of the patient from at least one image or model representative of the joint of the patient in the second pose. The instructions further including planning a joint replacement procedure with the bone models after rearranging the plurality of bone models to mimic the second pose of the joint of the patient from the at least one image or model representative of the joint of the patient in the second pose.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for intelligent node type selection in a telecommunications network. In one implementation, a customer set is obtained for a communications node in the telecommunications network. The customer set includes an existing customer set and a new customer set. A set of customer events is generated for a node type of the communications node using a simulator. The set of customer events is generated by simulating the customer set over time through a discrete event simulation. An impact of the customer events is modeled for the node type of the communications node. The node type is identified from a plurality of node types for a telecommunications build based on the impact of the customer events for the node type.

Abstract: A locking assembly includes an elongated guide tube configured to be coupled to a first component. The guide tube is elongated in a first direction from a first end to an opposite second end. The locking assembly also includes a first pin partially disposed in the guide tube and protruding from the first end of the guide tube. The first pin can be received in a first receiver. The locking assembly also includes a second pin partially disposed in the guide tube and protruding from the second end of the guide tube. This second pin can be received in a second receiver. The locking assembly also includes a handle removably coupled with the second pin. The handle can be grasped and moved to slide the second pin relative to the guide tube and the first pin along the first direction.

Abstract: A dispensing system including a dispensing component configured to receive a plurality of items thereon or therein, where the plurality of items are part of a single order. The system further includes a sensor configured to identify a location of each of the plurality of items on or in the component, and a controller operatively coupled to the sensor. The controller is configured to automatically track, after initial placement of the plurality of items on or in the component, the location each of the plurality of items that are repositioned on or in the component. The controller is also configured to associate each of the plurality of items with the order, both before and after repositioning. The system includes a display device operatively coupled to the controller, wherein the display device is configured to dynamically display information that conveys that the plurality of items are part of the single order.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for locking assemblies of a pair of bridge plates placed between adjacent railcars. In one example, a bridge plate assembly may include a locking assembly with a guide tube shifted to a side from a center of a bridge plate and a pivot pin coupled to the guide tube protruding out of a left side or a right side of the bridge plate.

Abstract: A variable load unilateral and bilateral trap bar deadlift machine comprising: a frame having a base platform; a controller in communications with a display; a set of independent lever arms pivotally carried by the frame; a handle attached to each lever arm; a load controller in communication with each level arm; wherein the controller is adapted to receive load input, determine a corresponding load setting for the load controller, transmit the load setting to the load controller, receive performance information such as grip strength, lift speed, power, weight, etc. and display the performance information on a display. This machine is capable of analyzing performance data from each side of the body independently. It can also be used in combination with external devices such as force plates for further time series performance evaluation.

Abstract: A method include receiving a natural language prompt from a user comprising a command to generate a code script for an automated assistant to perform a routine. The routine includes multiple discrete actions specified by the natural language prompt. The method further includes processing, by a pre-trained large language model (LLM), the natural language prompt to generate the code script as an LLM output, and processing the code script to determine the code script is incomplete, thereby rendering the code script unsuitable for the automated assistant to fulfill performance of the routine. Based on determining the code script is incomplete, the method includes issuing a user prompt soliciting the user to provide additional information needed to complete the code script and receiving user input of the additional information needed to complete the code script. The method includes supplementing the code script with the additional information to render completed code script.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides particles for delivering a nucleic acid that encodes an immunogenic peptide in an antigen presenting cell. The disclosed particles can function as a vaccine and can be used to treat or prevent a viral or bacterial infection in a subject by expressing in vivo an immunogenic peptide, thereby stimulating the subject's immune system to attack the virus or bacteria that naturally express the immunogenic peptide.

Abstract: The present invention provides at least a system and a method, wherein the invention comprises at least one imaging component configured to extract target data and at least one radiation component. The system can further comprise a positioning component, the positioning component can be configured to position the radiation component based on the target data. In such embodiments the system can further comprise a data processing component, such as a CPU. The data processing component, imaging component and the radiation component can be configured to be installed in a handheld device.

Abstract: Light emitting diode (LED) devices comprise: a stack of semiconductor layers including an active region and a phosphor layer on the semiconductor layers, the phosphor layer comprising: phosphor particles, a binder material, and polydisperse inorganic filler particles. a combined solid volume percentage of the phosphor particles and the polydisperse inorganic filler particles of greater than or equal to 70% and in some embodiments, less than or equal to 90%.

Abstract: System, method, and instrumentalities are described herein for transmitting information optically. The optical source may be configured to generate a beam. The beam may include a series of light pulses. The beam of light may be modulated. A modulator may be configured to modulate the series of light pulses in response to a data transmission signal, thereby encoding transmission data into the series of light pulses. The modulated beam of light may be received and both amplified and filtered. The filtered beam of light may be transmitted from to a detector having a photoreceiver. The photoreceiver may be configured to extract the transmission data from the filtered beam of light.

Abstract: Systems and methods for permitting DOCSIS 3.1 equipment to operate at higher frequencies than specified in the DOCSIS 3.1 standard. Exemplary systems may be capable of alternating between a first mode of operation that provides DOCSIS 3.1 compatible services and a second mode of operation providing a higher level of service than DOCSIS 3.1.

Abstract: A system and process for dynamically managing a procedure. The system includes a data collection device(s) that objectively monitor a subject and transmit such information to the system and real time position components that report on the availability of an individual(s) to perform the procedure. The system reviews the information, provides a subject diagnosis and recommends equipment. The system can also schedule and monitor the procedure. The individual(s) performing the procedure have the option of consulting with relevant experts and visually interacting with the experts.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer readable storage medium provide the ability to identify an internet connected household (ICH). An Internet Protocol (IP) address is received at an Internet entity. Determinations are made regarding whether device activity from the IP address does not exceed a defined activity threshold, whether the IP address is associated with an ISP that provides residential internet service, and whether an IP assignment age for the IP address is greater than a defined threshold age. Based on the determinations, the IP address can be identified as belonging to an ICH or not.

Abstract: A thermal protection module that includes a first element, a second element, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The first element includes a first shell that defines a closed first cavity. The first shell includes a base and a cap. The second element includes a second shell that defines a closed second cavity. The second shell includes a base, a cap, and two sidewalls that each extend between the base and the cap. A first sidewall of the two sidewalls that is closer to the first element meets the cap to form a divider. The divider is positioned above the cap of the first shell when the base of the first shell and the base of the second shell are disposed within the same plane. The first bracket and the second bracket maintain the gap defined between the first element and the second element along the length thereof.

Abstract: This document describes an accessory that may wirelessly connect to one or more host devices such that the accessory is able to receive content from two or more of the host devices at the same or substantially the same time. When each of the host devices is wirelessly coupled to the accessory, the accessory and each host device may determine a bit rate for the accessory to receive content from each host device. The accessory may receive content from a first host device at a first bit rate. Based on the content received, the accessory may determine a new bit rate for other host devices.

Abstract: Liquid vancomycin containing compositions having extended shelf life are disclosed. The compositions contain vancomycin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a polyol such as glycerol, and lactic acid or a lactate. The compositions are ready to use and easily transferred into larger parenteral solutions prior to administration to patients in need thereof.