Abstract: An image processing device according to one embodiment estimates first optical flow information of a pixel unit on the basis of consecutive frames, and estimates a polynomial model corresponding to the optical flow information. The image processing device estimates second optical flow information of holes included in the frames on the basis of the polynomial model, and inpaints an input image on the basis of the first optical flow information and/or the second optical flow information.

Abstract: Techniques for managing data and data connections for a construction project involve (1) establishing respective data connections between (i) each party-entity data record and a project-entity data record for the construction project, and (ii) each party-entity data record and each respective object-entity data record for the construction project, (2) determining each party's permissions for retaining access to (i) the project-entity data record and (ii) each object-entity data record after a trigger event occurs, and (3) generating (i) respective connection data encoding the party's permissions for retaining access to the project-entity data record to be stored in association with the respective data connection between the party-entity data record and the project-entity data record and (ii) respective connection data encoding the party's permissions for retaining access to each respective object-entity data record in association with the respective data connection between the party-entity data record and the

Abstract: An image processing device according to one embodiment estimates optical flow information, pixel by pixel, on the basis of a reference image and input images of consecutive frames, and estimates a term corresponding to temporal consistency between the frames of the input images. The image processing device determines a mesh on the basis of the term corresponding to temporal consistency and the optical flow information, and transforms the reference image on the basis of the mesh. The image processing device preforms image blending on the basis of the input image, the transformed reference image, and mask data.

Abstract: A computing system configured to: (i) receive a request to create a project entity; create the project entity; establish a data connection between a first party and the project entity; and define the first party's default data retention settings; (ii) receive a request to create a set of data objects associated with the project entity; create each data object in the set; establish a respective data connection between the first party and each data object; and define the first party's data retention settings for the respective data object; (iii) after receiving an indication that a second party has accepted the first party's invitation to collaborate: establish a data connection between the second party and the project entity; define the second party's default data retention settings; establish a respective data connection between the second party and each data object; and define the second party's data retention settings for each data object to match the second party's default data retention settings.

Abstract: An example software technology may function to both facilitate a prequalification process for construction projects and also leverage the information obtained during the prequalification process to facilitate subsequent management of a construction project. In one aspect, an example prequalification software tool may provide an interface through which a user associated with the GC can create prequalification forms for obtaining prequalification information from subcontractors, where each prequalification form can be tailored for a particular type of construction project, a particular aspect of a construction project being put out to bid or the like.

Abstract: An example software technology may function to both facilitate a prequalification process for construction projects and also leverage the information obtained during the prequalification process to facilitate subsequent management of a construction project. In one aspect, an example prequalification software tool may provide an interface through which a user associated with the GC can create prequalification forms for obtaining prequalification information from subcontractors, where each prequalification form can be tailored for a particular type of construction project, a particular aspect of a construction project being put out to bid or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are laminoplasty devices and systems, kits that include such laminoplasty devices or systems or components thereof; and methods of assembling and using such laminoplasty devices and systems. In particular, articulating laminoplasty devices are provided that allow lamina plates to be adjusted angularly and transitionally with respect to a cage connecting the lamina plates. Also provided are laminoplasty plates that are configured so as to be assembled with a bone graft housing, and which provide an opening configured to facilitate bone graft insertion into the housing. Further provided are expandable laminoplasty fixation systems that include a lateral mass plate, a lamina plate and a set screw that when screwed and unscrewed, allows one to contract and expand the plates with respect to one another.

Abstract: Connector assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An articulating connector has a first end that clamps to a first rod in an existing construct and a second end having a second end that clamps to a second rod in a new construct or such that the new construct can be extended from the existing construct. In the case of different sized constructs used in different areas of the spine, an articulating connector has a first end that clamps to a first rod in a new construct having rods of a first size and a second end having a second end that clamps to a second rod in a new construct having rods of a second size. The clamping portions are capable of translating and rotating with respect to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed are laminoplasty devices and systems, kits that include such laminoplasty devices or systems or components thereof; and methods of assembling and using such laminoplasty devices and systems. In particular, articulating laminoplasty devices are provided that allow lamina plates to be adjusted angularly and transitionally with respect to a cage connecting the lamina plates. Also provided are laminoplasty plates that are configured so as to be assembled with a bone graft housing, and which provide an opening configured to facilitate bone graft insertion into the housing. Further provided are expandable laminoplasty fixation systems that include a lateral mass plate, a lamina plate and a set screw that when screwed and unscrewed, allows one to contract and expand the plates with respect to one another.

Abstract: A computing system configured to: (i) receive a request to create a project entity; create the project entity; establish a data connection between a first party and the project entity; and define the first party's default data retention settings; (ii) receive a request to create a set of data objects associated with the project entity; create each data object in the set; establish a respective data connection between the first party and each data object; and define the first party's data retention settings for the respective data object; (iii) after receiving an indication that a second party has accepted the first party's invitation to collaborate: establish a data connection between the second party and the project entity; define the second party's default data retention settings; establish a respective data connection between the second party and each data object; and define the second party's data retention settings for each data object to match the second party's default data retention settings.

Abstract: Connector assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An articulating connector has a first end that clamps to a first rod in an existing construct and a second end having a second end that clamps to a second rod in a new construct or such that the new construct can be extended from the existing construct. In the case of different sized constructs used in different areas of the spine, an articulating connector has a first end that clamps to a first rod in a new construct having rods of a first size and a second end having a second end that clamps to a second rod in a new construct having rods of a second size. The clamping portions are capable of translating and rotating with respect to each other.

Abstract: Connector assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An articulating connector has a first end that clamps to a first rod in an existing construct and a second end having a second end that clamps to a second rod in a new construct or such that the new construct can be extended from the existing construct. In the case of different sized constructs used in different areas of the spine, an articulating connector has a first end that clamps to a first rod in a new construct having rods of a first size and a second end having a second end that clamps to a second rod in a new construct having rods of a second size. The clamping portions are capable of translating and rotating with respect to each other.

Abstract: An image processing device according to one embodiment estimates optical flow information, pixel by pixel, on the basis of a reference image and input images of consecutive frames, and estimates a term corresponding to temporal consistency between the frames of the input images. The image processing device determines a mesh on the basis of the term corresponding to temporal consistency and the optical flow information, and transforms the reference image on the basis of the mesh. The image processing device preforms image blending on the basis of the input image, the transformed reference image, and mask data.

Abstract: An image processing device according to one embodiment estimates first optical flow information of a pixel unit on the basis of consecutive frames, and estimates a polynomial model corresponding to the optical flow information. The image processing device estimates second optical flow information of holes included in the frames on the basis of the polynomial model, and inpaints an input image on the basis of the first optical flow information and/or the second optical flow information.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is software technology that functions to both facilitate a prequalification process for construction projects and also leverage the information obtained during the prequalification process to facilitate subsequent management of a construction project. In one aspect, the disclosed prequalification software tool may provide an interface through which a user associated with the GC can create prequalification forms for obtaining prequalification information from subcontractors, where each prequalification form can be tailored for a particular type of construction project, a particular aspect of a construction project being put out to bid or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are laminoplasty devices and systems, kits that include such laminoplasty devices or systems or components thereof; and methods of assembling and using such laminoplasty devices and systems. In particular, articulating laminoplasty devices are provided that allow lamina plates to be adjusted angularly and transitionally with respect to a cage connecting the lamina plates. Also provided are laminoplasty plates that are configured so as to be assembled with a bone graft housing, and which provide an opening configured to facilitate bone graft insertion into the housing. Further provided are expandable laminoplasty fixation systems that include a lateral mass plate, a lamina plate and a set screw that when screwed and unscrewed, allows one to contract and expand the plates with respect to one another.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding data are disclosed that may allow for performing periodic calibration operations on a communication link. A controller may determine multiple possible values for a reference voltage used with the communication link based on an initial value. Calibration operations may be performed using each possible value, and the results of the operations scored based on the width of data eyes measured during the calibration operations. The controller may then select a new value for the reference voltage from the multiple possible values dependent upon the scores of each of the multiple possible values.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding data are disclosed that may allow for performing periodic calibration operations on a communication link. A controller may determine multiple possible values for a reference voltage used with the communication link based on an initial value. Calibration operations may be performed using each possible value, and the results of the operations scored based on the width of data eyes measured during the calibration operations. The controller may then select a new value for the reference voltage from the multiple possible values dependent upon the scores of each of the multiple possible values.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining the turnover rate of biomolecules in a subject, which include administering to the subject, 2H2O in an amount sufficient to label biomolecules in the subject with 2H. Samples are collected from the subject at one or more time points and isotopomers are detected for the labeled biomolecules in the samples. The fractional abundance is determined for the isotopomers of the biomolecules in the samples and the biomolecule turnover rates of the one or more labeled biomolecules is determined based on the fractional abundance of the isotopomers. A computer-implemented method is also disclosed for determining the turnover rate of one or more biomolecules in subject. In certain other embodiments, a system for determining protein turnover rates in a subject is also provided. Also provided in certain embodiments is a computer program product for determining protein turnover rates in a subject.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding data are disclosed that may allow for performing periodic calibration operations on a communication link. A controller may determine multiple possible values for a reference voltage used with the communication link based on an initial value. Calibration operations may be performed using each possible value, and the results of the operations scored based on the width of data eyes measured during the calibration operations. The controller may then select a new value for the reference voltage from the multiple possible values dependent upon the scores of each of the multiple possible values.