Abstract: Pose of a probe is detected in x-ray medical imaging. Since the TEE probe is inserted through the esophagus of a patient, the pose is limited to being within the esophagus. The path of the esophagus is determined from medical imaging prior to the intervention. During the intervention, the location in 2D is found from one x-ray image at a given time. The 3D probe location is provided by assigning the depth of the esophagus at that 2D location to be the depth of the probe. A single x-ray image may be used to determine the probe location in 3D, allowing for real-time pose determination without requiring space to rotate a C-arm during the intervention.

Abstract: A media content pipeline architecture is described that enables media devices to efficiently receive, store, play, and stream media content. In general, a media content pipeline as described herein is configured to receive media content streams from one or more input sources, segment and store the media content streams into fixed-sized or variable-sized data buffers, encrypt the data stored in the buffers, and store the encrypted data in an in-memory buffer cache for further processing. The media content pipeline further may be configured to write the encrypted buffers stored in the in-memory buffer cache to a secondary storage device (e.g., a hard disk) in response to the occurrence of one or more defined operating conditions. The media content pipeline may enable a media device to efficiently receive and process media content data streams, write the media content data streams to storage, and stream the media content data to client devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-stage refrigeration in mixed refrigerant and cascade refrigeration cycles using one or more liquid motive eductors.

Abstract: A vehicle safety system includes a controller in communication with at least one of an imaging system and a ranging system. At least one of the imaging system and the ranging system being arranged to monitor a distance and a speed of a forward vehicle and an incoming vehicle relative to a host vehicle. The controller is programmed to output for display a time left to pass the forward vehicle based on the distance and the speed of the forward vehicle and the incoming vehicle, responsive to indicia of an impending host vehicle maneuver to pass the forward vehicle.

Abstract: An exposure device irradiates a photoconductor with light on the basis of an exposure signal and thereby forms an electrostatic latent image. A toner amount calculating unit (a) determines a distribution pattern of the electrostatic latent image on the basis of the exposure signal, (b) determines an electric field variation level of a target pixel, (c) determines an electric field intensity of the target pixel on the basis of a value of the target pixel in the distribution pattern and the electric field variation level, and (d) determines a toner consumption amount corresponding to the electric field intensity. Further, using spatial filters independently of each other in a primary scanning direction and in a secondary scanning direction, the toner amount calculating unit determines the electric field variation level on the basis of (a) the distribution pattern or (b) the exposure signal.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance and ice maker apparatus are included herein. The ice maker apparatus may include a casing, an auger, a discrete flange, and an extruder die. The casing may define a chamber about a central axis. The casing may extend along the central axis between a top portion and a bottom portion. The casing may include a first material. The auger may be disposed within the chamber of the casing. The discrete flange may be selectively mounted on the casing. The discrete flange may include a second material that is unique from the first material. The extruder die may be attached to the discrete upper flange and positioned above the casing.

Abstract: Fast envelope tracking systems are provided herein. In certain embodiments, an envelope tracking system for a power amplifier includes a switching regulator and a differential error amplifier configured to operate in combination with one another to generate a power amplifier supply voltage for the power amplifier based on an envelope of a radio frequency (RF) signal amplified by the power amplifier. The envelope tracking system further includes a differential envelope amplifier configured to amplify a differential envelope signal to generate a single-ended envelope signal that changes in relation to the envelope of the RF signal. Additionally, the differential error amplifier generates an output current operable to adjust a voltage level of the power amplifier supply voltage based on comparing the single-ended envelope signal to a reference signal.

Abstract: A system for securely depositing an item includes: a deposit box with a door configured to provide selective access to an interior space in the deposit box; a lock mechanism configured to attach to the deposit box to selectively block the door from opening; a first proximity sensor operatively connected to the lock mechanism to operate the lock mechanism to block the door or allow the door to open; a second proximity sensor configured to be attached to at least one of: a delivery person and a piece of delivery equipment; a third proximity sensor; and a first transmitter operatively connected to the lock mechanism and configured to transmit a signal indicative of operating information regarding the lock mechanism, and wherein the deposit box is at least 18 inches wide and 24 inches long.

Abstract: A toner includes toner particles. Each of the toner particles includes a composite core and a shell layer covering a surface of the composite core. Each of the composite cores is a composite of a toner core and foamable particles provided on a surface of the toner core. An amount of the foamable particles is at least 0.3% by mass relative to mass of the toner cores. Each of the foamable particles includes a base particle and a coat layer covering a surface of the base particle. The base particles are non-foamable. The coat layers include a foamable group. The foamable group is bonded to the surfaces of the base particles through a bond including a bond represented by formula “—O—Si—”.

Abstract: With respect to fiber optic structured cabling, dense optical termination and patching platforms, systems, and methods herein involve using an optical-connector adapter cassette that has double rows of adapters on a front portion and at least one goose-neck portion that transitions to a single row of adapters on a rear portion. The double rows of adapters may have virtually no geometry between them. Two cassettes may be cantilevered at the front of a fiber-optic enclosure. The systems includes other aspects.

Abstract: An optimized test data selection strategy references a sampling file that identifies data attributes that serve as the basis of the test data selection strategy. By analyzing fields and the corresponding field values of the sample imprint, a total number of test data selected for inclusion into a sample dataset is reduced. The test data selection strategy provides an efficient methodology for implementing a data comparison testing process.

Abstract: A device receives application information associated with a cloud application provided in a cloud computing environment, and utilizes a first AI model to generate test cases and test data based on the application information. The device utilizes a second AI model to generate optimized test cases and optimized test data based on the test cases and the test data, and utilizes a third AI model to generate test classes based on the optimized test cases and the optimized test data. The device executes the test classes to generate results, and utilizes a fourth AI model to generate an analysis of the results, recommendations for the cloud application based on the analysis of the results, or a code coverage report associated with the cloud application. The device automatically causes an action to be performed based on the analysis of the results, the recommendations, or the code coverage report.

Abstract: A vortex-controlled variable flow resistance device ideal for use in a backpressure tool for advancing drill string in extended reach downhole operations. The characteristics of the pressure waves generated by the device are controlled by the growth and decay of vortices in the vortex chamber(s) of a flow path. The flow path includes a switch, such as a bi-stable fluidic switch, for reversing the direction of the flow in the vortex chamber. The flow path may include multiple vortex chambers, and the device may include multiple flow paths. A hardened insert in the outlet of the vortex chamber resists erosion. This device generates backpressures of short duration and slower frequencies approaching the resonant frequency of the drill string, which maximizes axial motion in the drill sting and weight on the bit. Additionally, fluid pulses produced by the tool enhance debris removal ahead of the bit.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a multi-phase ceramic material which can have advantageous properties as a thermal barrier coating. In particular, embodiments of the ceramic can have high fracture toughness as well as calcium, magnesium, and aluminum silicate corrosion resistance. The improved properties of the ceramic can make the material applicable as a coating on turbines, such as airplane and industrial turbines.

Abstract: A RFID transponder including a chip, having an antenna to which the chip is connected for contactless communication, and including a plastic package (1) which accommodates these transponder components as integrated components, wherein the plastic package (1) forms a coil core (2) on its outer surface, on which a booster antenna having at least one coil winding (4) is arranged, wherein the coil winding (4) completely surrounds the integrated antenna in order to form an inductive coupling, and the two ends (5, 6) of the coil winding (4) form antenna wires of a dipole antenna for the UHF range.

Abstract: An indoor coaxial wall outlet cover permitting functional use of a coaxial wall outlet while fully concealing the coaxial connector plug of the coaxial wall outlet. The cover has a hidden, functional coaxial connector plug that inserts into the coaxial connector plug attached to the underlying coaxial outlet box in the wall and is connected to an extended coaxial cable having at its distal end one or more functional coaxial connector plugs for use of the wall outlet to connect to a wide variety of home entertainment equipment such as televisions, DVRs, CATV, and satellite TV receivers. The cover can be essentially featureless in outward appearance, and when positioned over a wall coaxial outlet box, the cover can fully hide that box. The cover is thin so that furniture may be positioned effectively flush against the wall in front of the covered coaxial outlet box.

Abstract: A method of sealing in a bore, such as plugging a well for abandonment. The method comprises applying a swellable in particulate form to the bore. The swellable comprises a polymer. The particulate swellable is positioned in place within the bore at a desired location. The method includes swelling the swellable so as to form a seal at the desired location. Embodiments include a well comprising a bore with a seal applied by injecting the swellable in particulate form as a flowable into the bore.

Abstract: According to embodiments, a pressure relief mechanism comprises a case with an installation hole formed therein, and a pressure relief valve. The pressure relief valve comprises an insertion portion which comprising a vent path formed in an axial portion of the insertion portion and a slit formed in a peripheral wall portion of the insertion portion so as to communicate with the vent path, a pedestal portion provided at an outer end of the insertion portion, a locking portion provided at an inner end of the insertion portion and locked on an inner edge of the installation hole, and a ring-like seal member interposed between around the installation hole and the pedestal portion, the seal portion comprising an elastic member.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to fugitive color systems and storage-stable fugitive colored liquid long-term fire retardant compositions comprising a fugitive color system. The fugitive color system comprises a fugitive color pigment. In particular, disclosed herein is the identification of fugitive color pigments exhibiting hydrophilic or diminished hydrophobic tendencies. And, in certain aspects, the fugitive color pigment is fluorescent.