Abstract: An aversive electroshock device useful for the evaluation of effects on pain tolerance or pain sensation by pharmaceutical compounds or other substances or conditions, and methods for applying aversive stimuli to organisms and measuring pain perceived by organisms, are described. The aversive electroshock device can be used to measure the organism's ability to learn.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting snow and ice accumulation on a vehicle. In particular, systems and methods are provided for utilizing on-board sensors to automate the process of detecting snow and ice accumulation on surfaces of an autonomous vehicle. Additionally, systems and methods are provided for utilizing on-board sensors to monitor snow and ice accumulation on surfaces of an autonomous vehicle. Automating the detection and monitoring of snow and ice accumulation on a vehicle can minimize physical inspections and unnecessary interruptions to vehicle operation in wintry conditions.

Abstract: A converterless method for converting 226Ra to 225Ac by direct electron beam bombardment with high energy electron beam having an average effective beam power of about 20 to about 250 kW at a beam energy of about 25 to about 100 MeV to impact the 226Ra is disclosed. Contrary to other electron-based bombardment methods, the present method is carried out without a converter that slows the electrons and transforms their kinetic energy into Bremsstrahlung photons, but rather into the production of virtual photons that transmute the target 226Ra to 225Ra that decays to 225Ac.

Abstract: Media monitoring and measurement systems and methods are disclosed. Some embodiments of the present invention provide a media measurement system and method that utilizes audience data to enhance content identifications. Some embodiments analyze media player log data to enhance content identification. Other embodiments of the present invention analyze sample sequence data to enhance content identifications. Other embodiments analyze sequence data to enhance content identification and/or to establish channel identification. Yet other embodiments provide a system and method in which sample construction and selection parameters are adjusted based upon identification results. Yet other embodiments provide a method in which play-altering activity of an audience member is deduced from content offset values of identifications corresponding to captured samples.

Abstract: Rotating a casing during a cementing operation to ensure efficient displacement of cement slurry. More specifically, embodiments are directed towards a sub and rotating tool that are positioned above a first cement operation, wherein the rotating tool is positioned in a kickoff point or build section of a horizontal well.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a dual-pathway model that includes a deterministic word graph that operates in parallel with a semantic autocomplete model. The system generates outputs first using the deterministic word graph, and the system then uses the output of the deterministic word graph to determine whether to invoke the functionality of the semantic autocomplete model. By doing so, the semantic autocomplete model is used only sparingly, thus reducing aggregate latency in the system, but still allowing for increased scalability and customizability in the overall system as the deterministic word graph and the semantic autocomplete model may be updated and trained in parallel in the dual-pathway model.

Abstract: Systems and methods for blockchain-based asset authentication are described. The disclosed embodiments leverage the traceability and immutability of blockchains (or distributed ledgers, in general) to enable the authentication and ownership of assets, e.g., luxury goods. In an example, this is achieved by first pairing an authentication chip with a physical product, and writing a transaction correlated with the first pairing to a blockchain. The product being acquired (reacquired) results in the blockchain being updated (e.g., an updated transaction being written to the blockchain) and the (subsequent) owner being provided with a digital passport that can be added to the owner's digital Web3 wallet. The described embodiments advantageously enable digital identities to be associated with physical goods, which adds value for customers making a long-term investment in a luxury good, and promotes sustainability and transparency in manufacturing and retail processes.

Abstract: Aspects relate to apparatuses and methods for individualized polygraph testing. The apparatus including at least an interface configured to communicate questions to the user, at least a sensor configured to detect biofeedback signals as a function of a biofeedback of a user, wherein the biofeedback is associated with at least an answer to at least a question, and at least a computing device including at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, the memory containing instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive the biofeedback signals, generate a user state classifier, train the user state classifier as a function of a user state training set, wherein the user state training set includes biofeedback signals correlated to answers of known veracity, and classifying a biofeedback signal of the biofeedback signals to a user state as a function of the user state classifier.

Abstract: A handheld wireless microphone body may be connected to an assortment of microphone heads, providing compatibility between models from differing manufactures including accommodating differing attachment threads and electrical/audio output contact configurations without the need for hardware or software substitution.

Abstract: A temperature control system may include a temperature control device, an electrical wall box having a hole for passing a wire or cable into the wall box, and a gland configured to be inserted into the hole of the wall box. The temperature control device may include a temperature sensor. The wall box may be configured to be mounted to a wall. The temperature control device may be configured to be mounted to the wall box such that the temperature sensor is located within the wall box. A wire or cable may be passed from a wall cavity of the wall, through the gland once inserted into the hole of the wall box, into an interior of the wall box, and attached to the temperature control device. The gland and the wall box may be configured to prevent air within the wall cavity from entering the wall box when the wire or cable is passed into the wall box.

Abstract: An NFT system operates by receiving an application launch request for a game application having a game non-fungible token (NFT) associated therewith; generating, via the game application and in response to the application launch request, launch metadata; sending the launch metadata to an NFT wallet, the NFT wallet containing a private key associated with the game NFT; receiving, from the NFT wallet, a launch response that is generated based on the private key; generating, via the game application and based on the launch response, an ownership check; sending the ownership check to a blockchain system that stores the game NFT; receiving, from the blockchain system, an ownership validation response; and enabling, via the game application, play of the game when the ownership validation response indicates ownership of the game NFT is verified.

Abstract: Hydrogel compositions comprised of multiple fractions of collagen stimulatory agents are disclosed. The compositions may enable continuous bulking through a unique combination of hydrogel temporal mechanics and collagen production. A composition may include at least one fraction of hydrogels combined with at least one collagen stimulatory agent. The at least one fraction may be a plurality of fractions.

Abstract: A wireless device receives a system information block (SIB) comprising a value of a scheduling request (SR) delay timer. The wireless device receives, in a radio resource control (RRC) connected state of the wireless device, a message comprising a parameter indicating the SR delay timer is applied to a logical channel. The wireless device, in response to triggering, in an RRC inactive state of the wireless device, buffer status reporting (BSR) for the logical channel, starts the SR delay timer based on: the parameter, and the value.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, methods, and other techniques for performing an alignment operation concurrently with a retraction operation at a construction machine. A guidance line is set for guiding an implement of the construction machine. An input signal is received via a user input device for moving the construction machine to reduce an extension distance between the implement and the machine's platform. A first control signal is generated to cause a movement of the construction machine to reduce the extension distance. During the movement of the construction machine, a second control signal is generated to cause the machine's boom to horizontally rotate with respect to the platform such that the implement moves along and remains aligned with the guidance line.

Abstract: A platform and components for an automated consumer retail utility marketplace are provided, including components for machine learning, components for gamification, and components for supporting a related consumer mobile application that enables improved visibility and control by a consumer over its interaction with energy markets.

Abstract: Vertical hydroponic plant systems and methods are provided herein. The systems may include vertically mounted wall systems that provide case of access while providing a pleasing overall aesthetic. Various methodologies may be employed to provide optimal lighting and nutrients for plant growth.

Abstract: A wireless device receives configuration parameters of a BWP of a cell. A first configuration parameter may indicate a first monitoring periodicity and offset associated with the first search space and a second configuration parameter may indicate a second monitoring periodicity and offset associated with the second search space. The wireless device may receive a DCI that includes scheduling information and indicates adapting control channel monitoring. In response to receiving a DCI, the wireless device may switch from the first monitoring periodicity and offset associated with the first search space to a third monitoring periodicity and offset and may keep the second monitoring periodicity and offset associated with the second search space.

Abstract: A roof air vent device includes: a roof provided to cover an upper portion of a vehicle; a duct housing provided in the roof extending in a length direction or width direction of the vehicle to draw air into the duct housing; a guide member provided inside the duct housing in the extending direction of the duct housing to distribute the air drawn into the duct housing; and a rotating nozzle including a discharge unit provided to the duct housing to discharge the air drawn into the duct housing into a vehicle cabin and to change directions of air discharge by rotation of the discharge unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for gathering research data indicating exposure to media are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first wireless receiver to access a first modulated audio signal via a wireless data connection from a media device using a wireless communication protocol, the first modulated audio signal associated with the media, the first wireless receiver to output a baseband audio signal corresponding to the first modulated audio signal. The example apparatus includes a first wireless transmitter to modulate the baseband audio signal to form a second modulated audio signal, the first wireless transmitter to transmit the second modulated audio signal to wireless headphones using the wireless communication protocol.

Abstract: A bipolar plate for a fuel cell system includes a rigid plate having a first side defining first passages, a second side defining second passages, a seal bead, and a peripheral edge; and an impact energy attenuation system. The seal bead is arranged proximal to the peripheral edge of the rigid plate, and the impact energy attenuation system is disposed proximal to the peripheral edge. The impact energy attenuation system includes first energy attenuating beads and second energy attenuating beads, wherein each of the first energy attenuating beads has a first compression modulus and a first zero-compression height, and wherein each of the second energy attenuating beads has a second compression modulus and a second zero-compression height. The first compression modulus is greater than the second compression modulus, and the second zero-compression height is greater than the first zero-compression height.