Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a computer-based system for virtual navigation that includes a server for managing the virtual navigation of one or more non-player characters, and at least one player console in operable communication with the server over a network. Each of the at least one player console includes a gaming platform for executing a gaming environment, wherein the server generates a virtualized flow of randomly colliding non-player characters, each of which descend through a structure with varying dwell times at one or more chamber nodes and then exits at an end of the dwell time for a given non-player character.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for measuring straightness errors of elements of elongated shape, such as bars, tubes and the like, comprising a bar supporting system having a plurality of supporting elements, a system for detecting the extension of the longitudinal axis of the bar and a control and data processing unit. Each supporting element (5) comprises a movable part (8) capable of translating at least in a transverse direction (T) with respect to the longitudinal axis of the bar, combined with first elastic means (11), in order to allow for complying with possible curvatures of the bar but, at the same time, keeping the bar within a defined measurement volume of the system for detecting the longitudinal extension of the bar.

Abstract: Transport container 1 for temperature-controlled transport of temperature-sensitive goods, comprising a container wall 2 which, in a closed state, completely encloses an interior space 3, the container wall 2 comprising three side wall elements 21a, 21b, 21c, a top element 22, a base element 23 and a door element 24, which door element 24 can be arranged on the transport container 1 in such a way as to completely close an opening 10 of the transport container 1, and wherein at least one receiving strip 4 is arranged on each of the three side wall elements 21a, 21b, 21c in such a way as to attach temperature storage elements 5 thereto, and wherein on at least one of the side wall elements 21a; 21c, a receiving frame 6 with at least one receiving strip 4 for the attachment of temperature storage elements 5 is movably arranged in such a way that, in the closed state of the transport container 1, the opening is at least partially covered and, in an open state of the transport container 1, the opening 10 is comple

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media including instructions for detecting and utilizing facial skin micromovements are disclosed. In some non-limiting embodiments, the detection of the facial skin micromovements occurs using a speech detection system that may include a wearable housing, a light source (either a coherent light source or a non-coherent light source), a light detector, and at least one processor. One or more processors may be configured to analyze light reflections received from a facial region to determine the facial skin micromovements, and extract meaning from the determined facial skin micromovements.

Abstract: Systems and methods for location-based online content sharing using unique identifiers are provided. A server and a plurality of clients may be connected to one or more networks. A first client may send a shared content to the server. The first client may also send a first location of the first client as well as a unique identifier for the shared content. The server may store the shared content. A second client may request the shared content, and the request may include the unique identifier and a second location of the second client. The server may determine that the second location is within a predefined distance from the first location. Upon such determination, the server may send the shared content to the second client.

Abstract: A computer system that performs a sparsity technique is described. During operation, the computer system accesses or obtains information associated with non-invasive measurements performed on at least an individual, historical non-invasive measurements, and a dictionary of predetermined features or basis functions associated with the historical non-invasive measurements. Note that the non-invasive measurements and the historical non-invasive measurements may include or correspond to magnetic resonance (MR) measurements. For example, the MR measurements may include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Then, the computer system updates the dictionary of predetermined features based at least in part on the non-invasive measurements and the historical non-invasive measurements, where the updating includes performing a minimization technique with a cost function having an L2-norm term and an L0-norm term.

Abstract: A vehicle detection system 200 comprises: a receiver 202 arranged to receive data transmissions from a vehicle 210; a camera 204 arranged to capture an image of the vehicle 210; and a processing subsystem 206 arranged to implement a trained model for detecting and/or classifying vehicles in an image. The system 200 is arranged to operate in a first mode wherein: the camera 204 captures an image of a vehicle 210 and the receiver 202 receives a data transmission from the vehicle 210; and the processing subsystem 206 is arranged to use information resulting from the data transmission received and the image to train the model further. The system 200 is also arranged to operate in a second mode wherein: the camera 204 captures an image of a vehicle 210 and the receiver 202 does not receive a data transmission; and the processing subsystem 206 is arranged to use the image and the trained model to detect and/or classify the vehicle 210 in the image.

Abstract: A solar cell module and a method for operating a solar cell module. The solar cell module includes a plurality of strings which are each formed from a plurality of solar cells connected to one another in a series circuit, wherein each string is connected to a bypass circuit assigned thereto. The solar cell module is also characterized in that the bypass circuit has a switching element and is configured to reduce an electrical current inside the string by switching the switching element when a return current occurs within the associated string.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media including instructions for detecting and utilizing facial skin micromovements are disclosed. In some non-limiting embodiments, the detection of the facial skin micromovements occurs using a speech detection system that may include a wearable housing, a light source (either a coherent light source or a non-coherent light source), a light detector, and at least one processor. One or more processors may be configured to analyze light reflections received from a facial region to determine the facial skin micromovements, and extract meaning from the determined facial skin micromovements.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for speech detection from facial skin movements. In one implementation, a system may include at least one light source, at least one sensor configured to receive light reflections from the at least one light source; and a processor configured to control the at least one light source to illuminate a region of a face of a user in a time interval. The processor may receive reflection signals indicative of light reflected from the face in the time interval. The reflection signals may be analyzed to determine facial skin movements in the time interval, wherein determining the sequence of words includes using an artificial neural network and a motion-to-language analysis. Then, based on the determined facial skin movements, the processor may determine a sequence of words associated with the facial skin movements, and output a textual transcription corresponding with the determined sequence of words.

Abstract: A door holding device is disclosed herein. The device includes a first hinge engagement region and a second hinge engagement region. At least one of the first or second hinge engagement regions includes at least one magnetic element and the device is configured to hold a door in an open state when the at least one magnetic element engages a door hinge plate.

Abstract: A portable apparatus and method for transport and incubation of a medical sample in a blood culture flask includes a sealable container having a thermally insulated compartment for receiving the blood culture flask and a heater for heating the medical sample to a temperature suitable for pre-culturing of the sample. An agitator is provided for agitating the sample in the blood culture flask.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining the concentration of intact microorganisms in a sample comprising optionally diluting an aliquot of the sample to provide a diluted aliquot at a dilution value; contacting at least a portion of an aliquot or of a diluted aliquot of the sample with first and second stains capable of binding to DNA, wherein the first stain is a fluorescent stain, is cell-permeable, and has a first emission wavelength, and the second stain is cell-impermeable, and is capable of acting as an acceptor molecule in a FRET pair with the first stain acting as a donor molecule; imaging the aliquot-stain mixture at the first emission wavelength and determining an image analysis value for the number of objects corresponding to intact microorganisms in the imaged mixture; and comparing the image analysis value for said aliquot to a pre-determined calibration curve, as well as an apparatus, a consumable and a kit therefor.

Abstract: There is provided a bait container comprising a casing defining a cavity to contain bait in use, the casing having a closure moveable between a closed position and an open position in which the cavity is at least partially open to the environment. The bait container further comprises a retaining means for releasably securing the closure in the closed position, and the retaining means comprises a latch member provided on one of the closure or the casing. The latch member is configured to engage an engagement formation on the other of the closure or the casing, the latch member comprising a magnet. The retaining means comprises a magnetic arrangement movable to a first position where the latch magnet is biased into an engagement with the engagement formation, and to a second position where the latch magnet is biased out of engagement with the engagement formation.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media including instructions for detecting and utilizing facial skin micromovements are disclosed. In some non-limiting embodiments, the detection of the facial skin micromovements occurs using a speech detection system that may include a wearable housing, a light source (either a coherent light source or a non-coherent light source), a light detector, and at least one processor. One or more processors may be configured to analyze light reflections received from a facial region to determine the facial skin micromovements, and extract meaning from the determined facial skin micromovements.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing room temperature and atmospheric pressure superconducting ceramic compounds and the ceramic compounds themselves. The method for producing room temperature and atmospheric pressure superconducting ceramic compounds according to the present invention involves mixing in molar ratios according to Chemical Formula 1, heating and reacting the mixture under vacuum for out gassing, powderizing the reaction product, and conducting secondary heating for vaporization under vacuum. Pb10-xAx(B(O1-yCy)4)6Dz??<Chemical Formula 1> A: Cu, Ag, Sn, or combinations thereof, B: P, S, or combinations thereof C: S and O D: S, O, e-, or combinations thereof (x ranges from 0.1 to 7.0, y ranges from 0.001 to 10.0, z ranges from 1 to 4) Thereby, the effect of exhibiting superconducting properties at room temperature and atmospheric pressure is achieved.

Abstract: Head mountable systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media including instructions for identifying individuals using facial skin micromovements are disclosed. An example head mountable system may include a wearable housing, a coherent light source, a detector, and at least one processor. The at least one processor may analyze reflection signals from the detector to determine specific facial skin micromovements of an individual wearing the head mountable system. Thereafter, the at least one processor may access memory correlating a plurality of facial skin micromovements with the individual, and search for a match between the determined specific facial skin micromovements and at least one of the plurality of facial skin micromovements in the memory. If a match is identified, the processor may initiate a first action; and if a match is not identified, the at least one processor may initiate a second action different from the first action.