Abstract: A method includes generating a media object; associating the media object with a trigger action; monitoring user activity of a user to detect an occurrence of the trigger action by the user; in response to detection of the occurrence of the trigger action by the user, modifying the media object to generate a modified media object; minting the modified media object as a non-fungible token (NFT) on a blockchain network; associating a dynamic value with the NFT, the dynamic value configured to change as a function of at least time according to an algorithm; providing the NFT to the user; in response to the user initiating redemption of the NFT in connection with an electronic payment transaction having a transaction amount, determining the dynamic value of the NFT based on the algorithm; and processing the electronic payment transaction by applying the dynamic value to the transaction amount.

Abstract: Devices and methods for treatment of bodily lumens and sphincters are disclosed. Some embodiments include methods and devices for inducing an inflammatory response and development of fibrosis, collagen, and/or scar tissue. In some embodiments, scaffolds may be composed of a matrix of filaments. Application of the methods and devices disclosed herein to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and other sphincter disorders are discussed. Biodegradable scaffolds configured to induce an inflammatory response are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for planet observation are provided. A planet observation system is provided, comprising at least one vehicle comprising one or more sensors on board at least one vehicle, the at least one vehicle configured to follow a trajectory around a celestial body; and a control system comprising memory and a processor(s), the memory including one or more modules that are executable by the processor(s) to: direct, based at least in part on a geometric ground pattern covering partially or wholly a surface or volume of the celestial body, the one or more sensors to collect data; and store the data in memory on-board the at least one vehicle and/or transmit the data to another location. A computer-implemented planet observation method and a computer-implemented method of designing a geometric ground pattern for at least one vehicle configured to orbit around a celestial body are also provided.

Abstract: Devices and methods for treatment of bodily lumens and sphincters are disclosed. Some embodiments include methods and devices for inducing an inflammatory response and development of fibrosis, collagen, and/or scar tissue. In some embodiments, scaffolds may be composed of a matrix of filaments. Application of the methods and devices disclosed herein to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and other sphincter disorders are discussed. Biodegradable scaffolds configured to induce an inflammatory response are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sensor positioning device, having a holding module, with a sensor receptacle, fastening element and spring element, the sensor receptacle being mounted movably relative to the fastening element along a compensating axis. The spring is arranged between the fastening element and the sensor receptacle to cooperate therewith, to create a restoring force during movement of the receptacle relative to the fastening element. A measurement connector with an abutment is configured for arrangement onto a process container, and is configured for releasable arrangement on the holding module. The sensor positioning device is configured such that, when the measurement connector is arranged on the holding module, the sensor receptacle is movable relative to the fastening element along the axis, and a pressing force of the sensor receptacle onto the abutment of the measurement connector is created by the spring. A sensor unit, for turbidity measurement, is provided having the sensor positioning device.

Abstract: A chalk reel includes a housing defining a chalk chamber and an opening from the chalk chamber; a spool positioned within the chalk chamber; and a line wound on the spool and extending through the opening, the line having a width of dimension X. The spool comprises an axial hub and a sidewall. The sidewall comprises a plurality of apertures extending through the sidewall from a first face distal from the axial hub to a second face proximal to the axial hub. Each of the plurality of apertures having a maximum width of dimension Y. The dimension Y is sized so that no loops of the line may fit through each of the plurality of apertures.

Abstract: System and techniques for capability discovery in an information centric network (ICN) are described herein. An ICN node receives a discovery packet that includes a discovery type corresponding to an indication of a node capability requested by a source node of the discovery packet. First capability data, from an intermediate node, is extracted from the discovery packet. The first capability data is stored locally by ICN node. Second capability data from the ICN node is added to the discovery packet to create an expanded discovery packet. The expanded discovery packet is then communicated by the ICN node.

Abstract: A method for tracking a position of an object in a scene surrounding a mobile machine based upon information acquired from monocular images, includes: acquiring at least a first image at a first time and a second image at a second time, the first image and the second image each including image data corresponding to the object and a scene feature present in the scene surrounding the mobile machine; detecting the object in the first image and the second image; matching the scene feature across the first image and the second image; performing an estimation of an egomotion of the mobile machine based upon the scene feature matched across the first image and the second image; and predicting a position of the object taking into account the estimation of the egomotion of the mobile machine.

Abstract: Systems and methods that allow optical detection of nanoparticles according to size and interaction with specific antibodies. Using abiological sample combined with fluorescent dyes and fluorescently labeled antibodies, implementations of the disclosed system allow for detection of >100 particles having diameters as low as 100 nm in under 10 minutes. The detection mechanisms combine confocal detection of particles in microfluidic flow devices. Concentrating the sample using hydrodynamic focusing allows detection of particles having concentrations as low as 104 particles per mL of the sample. These capabilities allow for the detection, identification, and quantitation of viruses from bodily fluids such as saliva, where biologically relevant virus concentrations of potentially infected subjects are within the range of 103-107 particles/mL.

Abstract: The invention relates to salts of Compound 1, crystalline forms thereof, methods of their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of their use

Abstract: Techniques described herein enable a virtual mobile device representing a user's physical mobile device to be used in artificial reality, such as VR, MR, and AR. An artificial-reality head-mounted device worn by a user may present to the user a virtual mobile application on a virtual mobile device in a virtual environment. The virtual mobile application is a virtual representation of a mobile application that is native to an operating system of a physical mobile device. In particular embodiments, the mobile application may be hosted on a virtual machine for the operating system, which may be different from the operating system of the artificial-reality headset. The user may interact with the virtual mobile application in three-dimensional space. The artificial-reality device may translate the interactions into mobile-application-compatible data that can be understood by the mobile application. The mobile-application-compatible data is then sent to the native application for processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor array comprising an inductive sensor (30, 31) and at least one temperature sensor (40, 41) for an electric machine, wherein the sensor array is arranged in a housing (10, 51, 52, 53, 54) and a single group of connectors (21) opens out of the housing (10, 20) in order to connect to an inverter of the electric machine.

Abstract: A drive system for an overhead roll-up door assembly having a motor, a drive drum coupled to the motor, a first drive gear coupled to the drive drum proximate a first end of the drive drum, a second drive gear couple to the drive drum proximate a second end of the drive drum, a first column of drive teeth comprising a plurality of individual drive teeth fixed to a first side of a door panel, the first column of drive teeth engaging the first drive gear, and a second column of drive teeth comprising a second plurality of individual drive teeth fixed to a second side of the door panel, the second column of drive teeth engaging the second drive gear.

Abstract: Access control electronics for wireless locks comprise one or more battery operated radios that receive access control codes. The wireless accessed locks locate the electronic components, circuits, sensors and antennas and many of the lock components away from the container being secured and closer to the operator/user. The disclosed access control electronics combine a proximity detection circuit comprising sensor pads and a capacitive sensing circuit and one or more short-range radio frequency antennas for reading RFID devices. The proximity sensor pads are in close proximity with the antennas, without the antennas interfering with the proximity sensing process, and the sensor pads to not attenuate the signals between the RFID devices and the antennas after the RFID devices are detected.

Abstract: A method of controlling a position and/or an orientation of an elongated structure is provided. The method is a method of controlling a position and/or an orientation of an elongated structure connected via a gripper to a vessel. The method comprises the steps of: receiving force data indicative of an interaction force between the structure and the gripper; and controlling a position and/or an orientation of the structure and the vessel, in particular controlling a position and/or orientation of the structure and/or the vessel with respect to each other. The step of controlling a position and/or an orientation of the structure and the vessel comprises controlling the position and/or the orientation of the structure and the vessel on the basis of the force data.

Abstract: An apparatus for electroplating a metal on a semiconductor substrate with high control over plated thickness on a die-level includes an ionically resistive ionically permeable element (e.g., a plate with channels), where the element allows for flow of ionic current through the element towards the substrate during electroplating, where the element includes a plurality of regions, each region having a pattern of varied local resistance, and where the pattern of varied local resistance repeats in at least two regions. An electroplating method includes providing a semiconductor substrate to an electroplating apparatus having an ionically resistive ionically permeable element or a grid-like shield having a pattern correlating with a pattern of features on the substrate, and plating metal, while the pattern on the substrate remains spatially aligned with the pattern of the element or the grid-like shield for at least a portion of the total electroplating time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage preparation machine (1), in particular a dispenser, for preparing a beverage using a cartridge system consisting of a cartridge (10), which has a beverage substance in a reservoir (11), and a cartridge receiving area (14), which is connected to the cartridge (10) and has at least one liquid supply opening (19), a mixing chamber, and a beverage outlet (15), wherein the beverage preparation machine (1) comprises a cartridge mounting (4), in particular a cartridge mounting which has a balcony-like design, the cartridge system can be inserted into the cartridge mounting (4), and the beverage preparation machine (1) comprises a liquid reservoir (3), a liquid thermal conditioning system for thermally conditioning a liquid from the liquid reservoir (3), a coupling element (21) for selectively coupling between the liquid thermal conditioning system and the liquid supply opening (19) of the cartridge receiving area (14), and a controller for controlling the beverage preparation mach

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft is provided. The VTOL aircraft includes at least one electrical propulsion unit (EPU), wherein an EPU of the at least one EPU includes a propeller or a fan. The EPU further includes an electric motor including a stator having insulated coils for carrying current and a rotor arranged to interact with the stator, such that a torque for driving rotation of the propeller or the fan is produced.

Abstract: A light distribution device, for distributing light rays from an ancillary light source onto a scene to be lighted. The device includes a planar waveguide, a recess in the planar waveguide for injecting light rays into the planar waveguide, and a through opening in the planar waveguide for extracting light rays from the planar waveguide. In this way, light can be distributed over a large area, homogeneously and with a thin, easily manufactured device.

Abstract: An electronic document associated with users of a collaborative document platform is identified. The electronic document is associated with an approval data structure including entries that correspond to approval requests. A portion of an approval data structure is included within the content of the electronic document for presentation to a first user. A first user updates a first entry of the portion of the approval data structure included within the content of the electronic is detected. The update to the first entry corresponds to a first approval request for a second user to approve a portion of the electronic document. A first notification is transmitted to a second client device associated with the second user. The first notification indicates the first approval request. The approval data structure is updated to include data of the first entry.