Abstract: An example imaging device for generating an image is disclosed. The device may include an imaging detector array configured to collect charges during a radiation exposure at the imaging detector array. The device may include a signal generator coupled with the imaging detector array. The signal generator may be configured to generate a detection signal based on the charges collected by the imaging detector array. The device may include an accelerometer configured to generate an acceleration signal indicative of external forces applied to the imaging device. The device may further include a signal processor coupled with the signal generator and the accelerometer. In response to a determination that the acceleration signal is below a predetermined disturbance threshold and the detection signal exceeds a predetermined threshold, the signal processor may be configured to generate the image based on the detection signal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a number of pictures of an object, constructing a modeling volume for three-dimensional modeling of the object by processing the number of pictures using a machine-learning framework, where the modeling volume is associated with a number of color and opacity information that are associated with a number of regions in the modeling volume, and rendering an image of the object from a view-point using the modeling volume, where each pixel of the image is rendered by projecting a virtual ray from the view-point and through the modeling volume, determining one or more of the number of regions in the modeling volume intersected by the virtual ray, and determining a color and an opacity of the pixel based on an accumulation of the color and opacity information associated with the one or more of the number of regions intersected by the virtual ray.

Abstract: An emergency event detection and response system detects an occurrence of an event associated with a user and initiates an emergency response flow. A user may be associated with a wearable device and have in his home a base station and portable or stationary wireless devices containing sensors capable of detecting an emergency event. The emergency event may be detected based on voice or non-voice audio input from the user, data monitoring by the wearable device, base station, and/or portable or stationary wireless device, or by physical button press. Responsive to determining that an emergency event has occurred, the system triggers an emergency response flow by notifying a call center and contacting one or more caregivers associated with the user. Caregivers may access a response system application to receive updates regarding the detected emergency and to contact the user and/or a provider associated with the call center.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for providing an indication that a received vehicle operation instruction can be performed is provided. During operation of a vehicle a vehicle operation instruction is received and at least one vehicle performance parameter to perform the vehicle operation instruction is calculated. Then, a determination is made as to whether the calculated at least one vehicle performance parameter exceeds performance limitations of the vehicle. If at least one performance parameter exceeds a performance limitation, then a first alert is generated and output.

Abstract: Described herein are metallic pigment-containing inks having a magnitude of exotherm <1200 J/g, or no observable exotherm at all. Also described are metallic pigment-containing inks that include 9.0 wt % or less nitrocellulose resin, or which are essentially free of nitrocellulose resin. Further described are articles printed with the described metallic pigment-containing inks, kits including such inks (and other inks), and methods of printing with such inks. The metallic pigment-containing ink described herein reduce, if not eliminate, the tendency of inks containing metallic pigments to spark and combust.

Abstract: A method for operating a universal casting service is described. The method receives a casting request from a first client; initiates a first casting session to a first casting device; establishes a first queue for the first casting device; adds a first media item to the queue from the first client; receives a casting request from a second client; and adds a second media item to the first queue from the second client.

Abstract: A network service and transformer safety protector on a secondary side of a network transformer tank system. The network service and transformer safety protector is positioned between the network transformer and a secondary network distribution system and is configured to connect and disconnect a transformer from the secondary network. The network service and transformer safety protector is attached to the outside of the transformer tank.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing ventricle filling volume are disclosed. In some embodiments, a stimulation circuit may be used to stimulate a patient's heart to reduce ventricle filling volume or even blood pressure. When the heart is stimulated at a consistent rate to reduce blood pressure, the cardiovascular system may over time adapt to the stimulation and revert back to the higher blood pressure. In some embodiments, the stimulation pattern may be configured to be inconsistent such that the adaptation response of the heart is reduced or even prevented. In some embodiments, a stimulation circuit may be used to stimulate a patient's heart to cause at least a portion of an atrial contraction to occur while the atrioventricular valve is closed. Such an atrial contraction may deposit less blood into the corresponding ventricle than when the atrioventricular valve is opened throughout an atrial contraction.

Abstract: In some embodiments, data sensed and/or operational parameters used during a catheterization procedure are used in the motion frame-rate updating and visual rendering of a simulated organ geometry. The organ geometry is rendered as a virtual material using a software environment (preferably a graphical game engine) which applies simulated optical laws to material appearance parameters affecting the virtual material's visual appearance, as part of simulating a scene comprising the simulated organ geometry, and optionally also comprising simulated views of a catheter probe used for sensing and/or treatment. Optionally, measurements of and/or effects on tissue by sensing and/or commanded probe-tissue interactions are converted into material appearance changes, allowing dynamic visual simulation of intra-body states and/or events based on optionally non-visual input data.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treating a patient with a urea cycle disorder. Methods and compositions are also provided for modulating genes encoding enzymes that participate in the urea cycle by altering gene signaling networks.

Abstract: A wireless communication device can include an antenna array configured to receive a plurality of radio frequency (RF) signals, RF circuitry, and digital baseband receive circuitry. The RF circuitry is configured to process the plurality of RF signals received via the antenna array to generate a single RF signal. The digital baseband receive circuitry is coupled to the RF circuitry and is configured to generate a downconverted signal based on the single RF signal, amplify the downconverted signal to generate an amplified downconverted signal, and convert the amplified downconverted signal to generate a digital output signal for processing by a wireless modem. The digital baseband receive circuitry further includes at least a first filtering system configured to filter the downconverted signal prior to amplification.

Abstract: A pneumatically inflatable toilet comprises an inflatable chamber having a shape including a bowl portion for receiving human waste and a rim portion surrounding the bowl portion on which a human can be seated. An inflation port may be configured to engage with a compressed gas cartridge and coupled to the inflatable chamber to provide a gas passageway from the compressed gas cartridge to an interior portion of the inflatable plastic chamber to allow the inflatable chamber to be inflated by the compressed gas cartridge. The inflatable chamber has: a stowed position, in which gas is substantially absent from the inflatable chamber; and a deployed position in which the inflatable chamber is inflated for use.

Abstract: A website building system (WBS) that enables web site designers to build and host websites for their end users. The WBS includes at least one processor and an experiment manager running on the at least one processor to manage multiple concurrent experiments at runtime with the experiments to test at least features, components or system updates for the WBS and where the experiment manager at least selects a target population for an experiment, handles conflict resolution between the experiment and at least one other concurrent experiment, and collects experiment data. The WBS also includes an experiment analyzer to analyze the experiment data during runtime and to update the experiment manager accordingly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include training a model using a plurality of pairs of feature vectors related to a first class. Embodiments include providing a sample feature vector related to a second class as an input to the model. Embodiments include receiving at least one synthesized feature vector as an output from the model. Embodiments include training a classifier to recognize the second class using a training data set comprising the sample feature vector related to the second class and the at least one synthesized feature vector. Embodiments include providing a query feature vector as an input to the classifier. Embodiments include receiving output from the classifier that identifies the query feature vector as being related to the second class, wherein the output is used to perform an action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for conditioning a soot-containing syngas stream in a single integrated apparatus containing a scrubbing vessel wherein particulate matter is decoupled from the waste water stream.

Abstract: System for ex post facto upgrading of at least one Legacy personal communication device including a legacy modem and lacking at least one desired wireless communication feature, the system comprising an up-graded communication device including an auxiliary modem physically connected via an ex post facto physical connection to a Legacy personal communication device having at least one legacy wireless output channel which has been neutralized or disabled.

Abstract: This disclosure provides design, material, manufacturing method, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example medical device may include a medical device for delivery of a surgical closure member. The medical device includes an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therein. The elongate tubular member is adapted to be delivered through the working channel of an endoscope and the lumen is adapted to receive a surgical closure member. The medical device also includes a tissue support extending from the distal end of the elongate tubular member. The tissue support includes a support surface and the support surface is adapted to support tissue as a surgical closure member engages the tissue thereon.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including a head mounted display to monitor one or more physiologic signals from the face or head of the subject is disclosed. A method for analyzing an ocular parameter of the subject to determine a sympathetic and a parasympathetic outflow thereto is disclosed.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a Germanium wafer having a first side and a second side. The first side has properties consistent with a grinding operation, and edges of the Germanium wafer have properties consistent with a diamond-coated saw blade cut. The Germanium wafer has a thickness of approximately two-hundred five micrometers. The solar cell also includes a Gallium Arsenide-based triple junction solar cell coupled to the second side of the Germanium wafer. The solar cell also includes a fused silica cover coupled to the Gallium Arsenide-based triple junction solar cell via a silicone-based adhesive.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a portion of a Germanium layer having a first side and a second side. The second side has properties consistent with a grinding and etching operation to thin a Germanium wafer to form the Germanium layer. Edges of the portion of the Germanium layer may have properties consistent with dicing using a diamond-coated saw. The portion of the Germanium layer may have a thickness of less than 150 micrometers. Compound semiconductor materials and circuitry are coupled to the first side of the portion of the Germanium layer to define a multijunction solar cell. A fused silica cover glass is coupled to the multijunction solar cell via a silicone-based adhesive.