Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices used to treat eyelids, meibomian glands, ducts, and surrounding tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, an eye treatment device is disclosed, which includes a scleral shield positionable proximate an inner surface of an eyelid, the scleral shield being made of, or coated with, an energy-absorbing material activated by a light energy, and an energy transducer positionable outside of the eyelid, the energy transducer configured to provide light energy at one or more wavelengths, including a first wavelength selected to heat the energy-absorbing material. Wherein, when the eyelid is positioned between the energy transducer and the scleral shield, the light energy from the energy transducer and the heated energy-absorbing material of the scleral shield conductively heats a target tissue region sufficiently to melt meibum within meibomian glands located within or adjacent to the target tissue region.

Abstract: A method includes capturing, by a content generation component of a computing device, initial content comprising video, and audio associated with the video; identifying one or more audio clips in the audio associated with the video based on one or more transient points in the audio; extracting, for each audio clip, a corresponding video clip from the video of the initial content; providing a control interface to enable a user-generated sequence of audio clips, wherein each audio clip in the sequence of audio clips is selected from the one or more identified audio clips; generating new audiovisual content comprising a sequence of video clips to correspond to the user-generated sequence of audio clips, wherein each video clip in the sequence of video clips is the extracted corresponding video clip for each audio clip in the user-generated sequence of audio clips; and providing, by the control interface, the new audiovisual content.

Abstract: To eliminate galvanic corrosion, a housing includes a clad. The clad includes an interior metal disposed within an exterior metal and a clad interface. The exterior metal includes a lower electrical conductivity potential than the interior metal. An aperture can extend through the exterior metal and the clad interface and an actuator or a plug can be disposed within the aperture. The housing further includes a corrosion resistant coating disposed on a portion of the interior metal at the clad interface. The corrosion resistant coating can include a thickness between about 2 ?m and about 10 ?m.

Abstract: A drive wheel assembly for a floor stripping machine permits a drive wheel to be selectively locked to and unlocked from a drive axle and reduces the quantity of debris that is able to accumulate on the tire of a wheel during a floor stripping operation.

Abstract: A plate provides clearance between a camera and a quick-release receiver securing the camera to a support.

Abstract: In one example, a computer program product is disclosed. The computer program product includes instructions, executed by a processor, to parse an original annotated software object for at least one annotation construct. Each annotation construct is to define which attributes of the original annotated software object can be modified and a user role parameter. The instructions include parsing an updated annotated software object of the original annotated software object to use the annotation construct to determine: attribute changes to the original annotated software object and the user role parameter associated with the attribute changes. In the user role parameter is authorized to make the attribute changes, the attribute changes are accepted to store the attribute changes in the updated annotated software object. If the user role parameter is not authorized, the attribute changes are rejected to disallow storage of the attribute changes by the updated annotated software object.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a play and practice apparatus, system and associated methods of use and kits comprising such play and practice apparatus and/or system. In particular aspects, the play and practice apparatus, system and associated methods of use are utilized for practice and/or games utilizing a ball. In one aspect, the play and practice apparatus has a first playing surface and a second playing surface substantially opposing the first playing surface, and the ball can be a volleyball. In another aspect, the play and practice apparatus is useful as a training aid as well as for playing a game utilizing the play and practice apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor for monitoring a composite structure. The sensor includes multiple sensing elements of different sizes, each configured for different respective monitoring tasks. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating the sensor, designing and manufacturing the sensor, and attaching the sensor to the composite structure.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a tripod.

Abstract: A safeguard enclosure of an autonomous part processing system for enclosing an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) is provided. The safeguard enclosure includes a frame having panels defining an enclosed space. The frame has an opening allowing the AGV to enter and exit the enclosed space. The frame surrounds a parking spot for the AGV in the enclosed space. The safeguard enclosure includes a safety system for controlling operation of the AGV. The safety system includes an AGV location sensor configured to detect presence of the AGV at the parking spot. The safety system configured to control operation of the AGV based on an AGV location signal from the AGV location sensor. The safety system includes a presence sensor configured to detect presence of an object other than the AGV in the enclosed space. The safety system configured to control operation of the AGV based on an object presence signal from the presence sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to system and methods for determining the user identity of a vehicle occupant and identifying a corresponding user profile to provide customer settings for the user. In some embodiments, the seat or position of the user is determined and settings are applied depending on the which seat is occupied by the user. In some embodiments, vehicle settings are updated as additional vehicle occupants enter the vehicle.

Abstract: A steering shaft assembly includes a shaft having an end region to be coupled to another component with a mechanical fastener, the shaft comprising a protrusion extending radially outwardly from the shaft within the end region of the shaft. The steering shaft assembly also includes a ring flag coupleable to the end region of the shaft, the ring flag comprising a recess positioned to receive the protrusion of the shaft at a desired relative axial position of the ring flag and the shaft to rotationally align the ring flag and the shaft at a desired rotational position.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions comprising a polyester polyol that includes residues of at least one 2,2,4,4-tetraalkylcyclobutane-1,3-diol, including, for example, 2,2,4,4-tetramethylcyclobutane-1,3-diol (TMCD). Adhesive compositions may exhibit enhanced properties as compared to conventional adhesive compositions, and may be suitable for a wide variety of end use applications, including, flexible packaging, woodworking, automotive uses, and electronics.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for cyber risk assessment for computing systems may include computing a risk score for a computing system. The computing system may include one or more components. The one or more components may include one or more physical components or one or more software components. The risk score may include a value indicating a risk of exploitation of the computing system. The method may include determining one or more modifications to at least one of the one or more components of the computing system. The one or more modifications may increase the security of the computing system. The method may include performing a sensitivity analysis on the computing system. The method may include generating an order of reconfiguring or replacing vulnerable components of the computing system. The method may include performing a defensive action on the computing system.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to isolating virtual machines in a memory device are described. A memory apparatus includes a memory device and a controller coupled to the memory device, wherein the controller is configured to provide a plurality of Peripheral Component Interconnect express (PCIe) functions of the memory device and isolate access to each of the plurality of PCIe functions via respective passwords and digital signatures created from host keys.

Abstract: A vehicle component with a multi-layer paint system and a method for producing the same. The vehicle component has a multi-layer paint system applied to a base body of the vehicle component. The multi-layer paint system has at least a first color-giving coating layer and a second color-giving coating layer covering the first color-giving paint layer. The first color-giving coating layer and the second color-giving coating layer are separated from each other by a light-permeable intermediate coating layer. The second color-giving coating layer is removed in partial areas of the multi-layer paint system, such that the first color-giving coating layer is visible in these partial areas.

Abstract: The APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A PUBLISHING AND SUBSCRIBING PLATFORM OF DEPOSITING NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS (hereinafter “PS-PLATFORM”) provides a negotiable instrument data publish and subscribe framework, whereby financial institutions may exchange negotiable instrument deposit data and/or validation information within the publish and subscribe framework. In one embodiment, the PS-PLATFORM may register a financial institution as a subscriber and provide financial transaction information to the financial institution based on the subscription.

Abstract: Regioselectively substituted cellulose esters having a plurality of pivaloyl substituents and a plurality of aryl-acyl substituents are disclosed along with methods for making the same. Such cellulose esters may be suitable for use in films, such as +A optical films, and/or +C optical films. Optical films prepared employing such cellulose esters have a variety of commercial applications, such as, for example, as compensation films in liquid crystal displays and/or waveplates in creating circular polarized light used in 3-D technology.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing and isolating a diamine produced by microbial fermentation that minimizes undesirable salt formation to provide a lower cost process.

Abstract: A steering shaft assembly includes a shaft having a first end region including a nose, a male spline region coupleable with a female spline region of a clamp yoke, a ring flag seat adjacent said nose, and a first ring flag locating feature between said ring flag seat and said male spline region. The steering shaft assembly also includes a ring flag having an annular band seated on said ring flag seat, a flag extending axially from said annular band in a first direction beyond said first end and radially outwardly from said annular band, and a second ring flag locating feature extending axially from said annular band in a second direction opposite said first direction, said second ring flag locating feature interacting with said first ring flag locating feature to orient said ring flag in a predetermined rotational orientation relative to said shaft.