Abstract: A method for producing full spectrum hemp extract comprising extracting substances from cannabis-based green material that are soluble in an extraction solvent and collecting an extract that includes the extraction solvent distilling at least a portion of the extraction solvent which results in a concentrate that is not distilled off, removing at least a portion of water soluble substances from the concentrate by partitioning the at least a portion of water soluble substances into an aqueous phase and a remainder of substances from the concentrate into a partitioned concentrate, heating the partitioned concentrate to evaporate the nonpolar solvent and to yield a crude oil, degassing the crude oil by heating it which results in a degassed crude oil, performing a first pass distillation at about 150° C. and collecting a first residue, performing a second and third pass distillation at about 170° C. and about 185° C., and collecting a distillate from same.

Abstract: The system and methods described herein allow users to apply for a purchase of a good from multiple providers using provider specific methodologies for generating offers for the product. For example, the system described herein may include a multi-layer architecture that includes interactive micro-services that communicate together in a bi-directional manner to create a normalized process for the purchase of a good, such as commercial goods/products (e.g. a vehicle) or real property. The micro-services may assess prequalification for a loan or financing for a good, followed by determining eligibility of the good for financing, and further followed by calculating pricing details for loans (e.g. for financing purchase of the good) that would be offered for a consumer's particular financial credentials, for each of a plurality of lenders. Prequalification and pricing may be performed on a good by good basis, or for a plurality of goods near or substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: Controlling an avatar in an XR environment can be based on input(s) from external, non-XR computing devices, such as mobile devices. An external device can capture sensor data, audio data, and/or image data, which are processed by an avatar control system to determine a gesture performed by the user, gauge the level of intensity or excitement of the user, and/or infer the user's sentiment or emotional state. The avatar control system can generate a motion plan based on these inferences drawn from the external device sensor data based on a baseline animation or motion template. The system can generate avatar animations that have exaggerated or understated expressions relative to the user's real-world gestures, possibly exceeding limitations of a kinematic model that otherwise constrain the avatar's animations. The technology can enable users to control an avatar in an XR environment without specialized XR equipment.

Abstract: A step sequencer with a four by sixteen grid of buttons is disclosed. The sequencer is used to generate patterns of sounds on different channels. The sequencer can be used as a hardware controller to control music production software. The grid of the sequencer emulates the virtual grid generated in a graphical user interface by the music production software. The grid of the hardware controller is used to control the corresponding grid on the graphical user interface.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a novel utility meter with an integrated backup power transfer system. In some embodiments, the system is capable of sensing and switching between multiple power sources. In some embodiments, the system is configured to supply power from multiple backup power sources in parallel. In some embodiments, the system is configured to record and/or transmit data usage and operational profiles, such as voltage and current from one or more power sources. In some embodiments, the system is configured to eliminate the need to install separate junction boxes or panels to meet the wire requirements of various municipalities.

Abstract: The invention provides a colon cleansing solution comprising: a) 300 to 800 mmol per litre ascorbate anion provided by a mixture of: (i) ascorbic acid and (ii) one or more salts of ascorbic acid the components (i) and (ii) being present in a molar ratio of from 1:4.5 to 1:7.0; and b) 10 to 200 g per litre polyethylene glycol. The invention also provides methods and kits associated with, or making use of the solutions, and compositions for the preparation of the solutions.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a vertical structure extending in a vertical direction and at least one automated mobile carrier adapted for movement with respect to the vertical structure. The at least one automated mobile carrier includes a carrier base portion including at least two wheels for moving the automated mobile carrier in at least one direction that is generally orthogonal with respect to the vertical direction, a carrier upper portion for receiving at least one object thereon to be moved by the automated mobile carrier, and an elevation system for lifting the carrier upper portion of the automated mobile carrier with respect to the carrier base portion of the automated mobile carrier such that an engagement system of the carrier upper portion engages the vertical structure.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a object processing system including at least one automated mobile carrier including a carrier base portion including at least two wheels for moving the automated mobile carrier in at least one horizontal direction, a carrier upper portion that includes a payload receiving portion for receiving at least one object thereon to be moved by the automated mobile carrier, and an extension system for extending the payload receiving portion horizontally away from and toward a central region of the automated mobile carrier, and an elevation system for elevating the carrier upper portion including the payload receiving portion with respect to the carrier base portion independently of the extension system.

Abstract: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivatives represented by the following general formula: (I) wherein R independently represents an aromatic group and/or an aliphatic group; Q is one of a cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon, a cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, a polycyclic hydrocarbon, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, and/or a fused polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon; wherein the substituents independently comprise one or more of a hydrogen atom, a deuterium atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a carbon atom, an oxygen atom (e.g. an alkylated oxygen atom), a nitrogen atom (e.g. an alkylated nitrogen atom), a cyano group, a nitro group, an alkyl group and/or an aryl group; p is an integer of 1 to 2; q is an integer of 1 to 4; Y1 and Y2 independently represent one or more of a hydrogen atom, a deuterium atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a carbon atom, an oxygen atom (e.g. an alkylated oxygen atom), a nitrogen atom (e.g.

Abstract: Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback is provided outside of the clinic to benefit athletes and individuals suffering from an array illnesses, including stress, anxiety, depression, COPD, asthma, and hypertension. This therapy is provided to the user by analyzing biometrics, calculating and guiding breathing to a Resonance Frequency, analyzing and providing feedback on stress level, tracking time in Resonance and benefits received, and recommending a therapy regimen.

Abstract: Peer-group based business information can include: generating a set of curated market information for each of a set of business entities such that each set of curated market information enables a determination of one or more markets in which the corresponding business entity currently operates; selecting a subset of the business entities for inclusion in a peer-group cluster in response to the curated market information such that the business entities specified in the peer-group cluster share at least one competitive overlap in one or more of the markets; and providing a user with a relative comparison of the business entities specified in the peer-group cluster.

Abstract: Systems and methods measure impedance across a user's chest during respiration to determine a rate of respiration. With AC-modulation contacts separated from impedance-measuring contacts, analog filtering to remove EMI, a bridging capacitor to remove DC noise, and digital filtering to further remove EMI, a user's respiration may be measured with the AC-modulation contacts and the impedance-measuring contacts placed at user extremities.

Abstract: Systems and methods measure impedance across a user's chest during respiration to determine a rate of respiration. With AC-modulation contacts separated from impedance-measuring contacts, analog filtering to remove EMI, a bridging capacitor to remove DC noise, and digital filtering to further remove EMI, a user's respiration may be measured with the AC-modulation contacts and the impedance-measuring contacts placed at user extremities.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods enabling a user to receive feedback regarding a computer-implemented design of an architectural structure as the user is designing or otherwise modifying the computer-implemented design using a computer-aided design (CAD) software tool. The feedback (hereafter also referred to as “design feedback”) may provide the user with useful analysis information regarding the architectural structure's predicted characteristics (e.g., operational performance, resource consumption, cost, etc.) based on the current state of the computer-implemented design. In particular, heating and cooling loads associated with the computer-implemented design of the architectural structure can be visually displayed to the user in real or near-real-time along with the relationships to contributing factors that impact the heating and cooling loads.

Abstract: A target respiration rate is determined for a user where, when the user breathes at the target rate, the user's vagal tone is improved, which provides a physiological benefit to the user, e.g., stress reduction without drug intervention. The user is directed to breathe at different rates while heart rate and breathing rate are measured. A value representative of vagal tone is generated from the measured heart and breathing rates for each directed breathing rate. The breathing rate that produced the lowest generated vagal tone value is determined to be the user's target respiration rate.

Abstract: Peer-group based business information can include: generating a set of curated market information for each of a set of business entities such that each set of curated market information enables a determination of one or more markets in which the corresponding business entity currently operates; selecting a subset of the business entities for inclusion in a peer-group cluster in response to the curated market information such that the business entities specified in the peer-group cluster share at least one competitive overlap in one or more of the markets; and providing a user with a relative comparison of the business entities specified in the peer-group cluster.

Abstract: A target respiration rate is determined for a user where, when the user breathes at the target rate, the user's vagal tone is improved, which provides a physiological benefit to the user, e.g., stress reduction without drug intervention. The user is directed to breathe at different rates while heart rate and breathing rate are measured. A value representative of vagal tone is generated from the measured heart and breathing rates for each directed breathing rate. The breathing rate that produced the lowest generated vagal tone value is determined to be the user's target respiration rate.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods enabling a user to receive feedback regarding a computer-implemented design of an architectural structure as the user is designing or otherwise modifying the computer-implemented design using a computer-aided design (CAD) software tool. The feedback (hereafter also referred to as “design feedback”) may provide the user with useful analysis information regarding the architectural structure's predicted characteristics (e.g., operational performance, resource consumption, cost, etc.) based on the current state of the computer-implemented design. In particular, heating and cooling loads associated with the computer-implemented design of the architectural structure can be visually displayed to the user in real or near-real-time along with the relationships to contributing factors that impact the heating and cooling loads.

Abstract: A skateboard and method of forming such a skateboard is provided which yields a skateboard deck, formed in a unitary structure, of polymeric material. The deck may formed of molten, pliable, planar sheet material, which is heated past a glass transition temperature and thereafter formed for curves and shape through imparting of force on the polymeric material by molding. The resulting skateboard deck is formed as a unitary structure which can be further enhanced using flexible compressible mounts engaged in deck apertures to engage the wheels and trucks thereon. The unitary structure of polymeric material is also well suited for light transmission therethrough from light emitters which may be operatively engaged to the mounts.