Abstract: A locking assembly for a casement window including a frame having an elongated surface, comprising a tie bar guide adapted to be mounted on the window frame surface, the tie bar guide having first and second receiving grooves for slideably receiving segments of a tie bar in a tongue and groove manner, and a tie bar adapted to slide axially in a direction parallel to the window frame surface and having a partially curved profile and a cross-section comprising a flat central portion with a first segment comprising a first tongue and a second segment comprising a second tongue, the first and second segments on opposite sides relative to the central portion.

Abstract: A computer system enhances guidance information on a display, allowing a user position and orientation in 3D space to be achieved. In some embodiments, the guidance is visual, for example the blurring of display objects not at the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is aural, for example placing a sound moving to the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is tactile, for example using haptic pads attached to a head-mounted display to push the user in a specified direction. The system may be used to guide the user spatially for the performing of a task, to help the user avoid sensitive components, or to guide the user to position a sensor, such as a camera, in an optimal direction for taking measurements. The system includes head positioning, hand positioning and gaze positioning techniques.

Abstract: A system includes beacon devices with phosphor located on their exteriors. The phosphor is formulated to receive first electromagnetic radiation and emit second electromagnetic radiation in response. The system also includes a head-mounted display (HMD) with a display positioned in a field-of-view (FOV) of a user, an emitter positioned to transmit the first electromagnetic radiation, and an imaging device sensitive to the second wavelength range. A processor of the HMD is programmed to receive an image from the imaging device, determine positions of the beacon devices based on the image, establish a path for the user to follow based on the positions of the beacon devices, and provide a visible cue on the display that indicates the path.

Abstract: A chair can include a chair back, or backrest, that is coupled to a base of a chair above a seat of the chair. A tilt mechanism can attach the backrest to the base. In some embodiments, the tilt mechanism can be configured so that the backrest rotates about multiple pivots as it reclines from an upright position to a reclined position to drive motion of the seat during recline of the backrest.

Abstract: A first position of a hybrid reality system (DHR) relative to a first real-world object is determined and data associated with an occluded object is received. A viewport is established anchored to a first location on the first real-world object and a first image showing a first virtual view of the hidden portion of the occluded object as it would be seen from the first position of the DHR through the viewport is presented on the DHR overlaid on a first view of the first real-world object. At a second time, a second position of the DHR is determined and a second image showing a second virtual view of the hidden portion of the occluded object as it would be seen from the second position of the DHR through the viewport is presenting on the DHR overlaid on a second view of the first real-world object.

Abstract: A charging structure for a vaporizer. The charging structure includes a housing, a first electrical contact coupled to and extending outward from a first end of the housing, a spacer coupled to the first electrical contact, and a second electrical contact coupled to and extending outward from the spacer. The first electrical contact includes an exposed outer surface that extends in a continuous loop. The second electrical contact includes an exposed side surface that extends in a continuous loop and an end surface coupled to the side surface. Both the side surface and the end surface are electrically conductive. A vaporizer including the charging structure.

Abstract: A computer system enhances guidance information on a display, allowing a user position and orientation in 3D space to be achieved. In some embodiments, the guidance is visual, for example the blurring of display objects not at the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is aural, for example placing a sound moving to the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is tactile, for example using haptic pads attached to a head-mounted display to push the user in a specified direction. The system may be used to guide the user spatially for the performing of a task, to help the user avoid sensitive components, or to guide the user to position a sensor, such as a camera, in an optimal direction for taking measurements. The system includes head positioning, hand positioning and gaze positioning techniques.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for automatically identifying and configuring transfer targets in a transaction system are disclosed. Such a method may include: identifying a location associated with a first account. The first account may be associated with an account holder. A set of known transfer targets associated with the identified location is identified. Based on transaction data for one or more accounts associated with the account holder, a processor identifies transactions involving the transfer targets. One or more transactions involving a particular one of the transfer targets may be determined to correspond to one or more transfers to the particular one of the transfer targets. A prompt for presentation by a client device to add the particular one of the transfer targets to a transfer interface may then be generated. Related systems and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A charging structure for a vaporizer. The charging structure includes a housing, a first electrical contact coupled to and extending outward from a first end of the housing, a spacer coupled to the first electrical contact, and a second electrical contact coupled to and extending outward from the spacer. The first electrical contact includes an exposed outer surface that extends in a continuous loop. The second electrical contact includes an exposed side surface that extends in a continuous loop and an end surface coupled to the side surface. Both the side surface and the end surface are electrically conductive. A vaporizer including the charging structure.

Abstract: A person who is not using a hybrid reality (HR) system communicates with the HR system without using a network communications link using a body pose. Data is received from a sensor and an individual is detected in the sensor data. A first situation of at least one body part of the individual in 3D space is ascertained at a first time and a body pose is determined based on the first situation of the at least one body part. An action is decided on based on the body pose and the action is performed on an HR system worn by a user.

Abstract: A method of signaling includes receiving a first type of energy at a beacon device, converting the first type of energy into a second type of energy, and transmitting the second type of energy to indicate a position of the beacon device in a real-world environment to a hybrid reality (HR) system. A beacon device includes a receiver to receive a first type of energy, a conversion apparatus to convert the first type of energy into a second type of energy, and a transmitter to transmit the second type of energy to a hybrid reality (HR) system.

Abstract: A method of processing a value transfer by a computer system may include obtaining an amount of a value transfer to be made using a primary transfer source. Responsive to determining that an available transfer quantity associated with the primary transfer source for effectuating the value transfer is less than the amount of the value transfer, a selectable option to use an existing secondary transfer source for effectuating at least a portion of the instructed value transfer is provided. Responsive to receiving, based on the selectable option to use the existing secondary transfer source for effectuating at least the at least a portion of the instructed value transfer, a transfer of value using the existing secondary transfer source for effectuating the at least a portion of the instructed value transfer is initiated. Related computer systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A shared aperture antenna array including an array of antennas is disclosed. Elements of neighboring antennas are shared to create additional antennas. The shared elements include radiating patches and apertures. Each antenna shares an aperture with neighboring antennas. The array of antennas may be linear or two-dimensional. A phase shifting network with single-pole-single-throw reflective switches may be coupled to the antennas.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle includes a passenger cabin, a sensor group and a passenger cabin climate control system including a control module. The sensor group includes a passenger cabin odor sensor, an occupancy sensor and a vehicle speed sensor. The control module has a control logic adapted to purge an odor from the passenger cabin in response to data received from the sensor group indicating the presence of an odor in the passenger cabin, an unoccupied passenger cabin and the autonomous vehicle is moving at a minimum predetermined speed for a minimum predetermined time.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems, software, and computer implemented methods for automatically providing financing offers based on debit account expenditures. One example method includes monitoring a plurality of debit accounts that are associated with a plurality of customers, and identifying at least one transaction that meets a predetermined transaction identification rule. Generating a loan proposal based on the at least one identified transaction and transmitting the loan proposal to a user device. In response to receiving an indication that a user accepts the loan, a new funding account is opened and the user's debit account is credited with the amount of the loan value.

Abstract: A head-mounted display (HMD) provides directional guidance to a user. The HMD obtains a path from a current real-world position of at least a body part of the user to a different real-world position through real-world space and renders an image representing at least a portion of the path through the real-world space. The rendered image is overlaid on a scene of the real-world space and presented to the user on the HMD. An additional sensory stimulus, directed to the user's sense of sound, touch, smell, or taste is provided to the user, in addition to the image, to encourage the user to move the body part along the path.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose an apparatus including an eyewear pupilometer for detecting, measuring and processing a wearer's pupil movement and size, for detecting and processing retinal images, for detecting and processing a wearer's field of view, for broadcasting alerts, for pre-diagnostic screening, for overriding vehicle operation and for measuring, recording and transmitting circadian responses, at least one eyewear pupilometer module including a lens fiber optic camera module, an image processor module, a retinal image infrared detector module, an outward camera module, at least one alert module, an alert light and message projector, a WI-FI module, an automated pullover module, an automated steering module, fiber optic & data cables, a contact lens pupilometer image, sensor and processor module, and at least one eyewear pupilometer module coupled to and/or embedded into eyewear frames and lenses, contact lenses, a vehicle wind shield and protective covers for hand held devices and laptop computers.