Abstract: A method for providing augmented reality virtual portals as search results that are accessible to searchers. The method includes: receiving a search request from a searcher via a user input device; performing a search on the search request from the searcher; obtaining multiple search results on the search request from the searcher; calculating virtual representations of multiple physical spaces using captured images and measurements, the virtual representations of the multiple physical spaces corresponding to the multiple search results; creating a first portal in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface that connects to a first simulated space of the multiple simulated spaces, the first portal corresponding to a first search result from the multiple search results; and enable the searcher to pass through the first portal into the first simulated space that corresponds to the first search result from the multiple search results.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing signals captured by one or more sensors are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a first signal from a control circuit, the first signal including control data associated with the one or more sensors, recovering a fixed frequency clock signal and a control signal from the first signal, generating a spread spectrum clock signal based on the fixed frequency clock signal, receiving a sensor data signal based at least in part on data captured by the one or more sensors, the spread spectrum clock signal, and the control signal, retiming the sensor data signal based at least in part on the spread spectrum clock signal and the fixed frequency clock signal, and generating an output signal based on the retimed sensor data signal.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to secure documents that are capable of being in an activated or deactivated state. When in the activated state, the document may be redeemable; when in the deactivated state, the document may not be redeemable. The document may be issued in the deactivated state and may require activation before being used. In order to activate the document, a user may log into an account associated with the document and scan a code printed on or embedded in the document. Using their account, the user may issue an activation command. This activation process ensures that, at the time the document is transferred, it is either in the presence of the user or the user is aware of the location of the document, and that the user wishes to authorize the transfer. Thus, even if the document is stolen or misplaced, it cannot be used without the requisite authorization.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing operations on an augmented reality (AR) device. The system accesses, by the AR device, movement data comprising inertial measurement data and camera data. The system determines three-dimensional (3D) movement of the AR device based on the movement data. The system presents, by the AR device, an AR object on a real-world environment being viewed using the AR device. The system, in response to determining the 3D movement of the AR device, modifies the AR object by the AR device.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes products formulated to mitigate viral and bacterial infections in swine, along with associated methods of providing such products to the animals. Feeding methods involve providing animals with a feed product that includes a medium chain fatty acid composition, a direct-fed microbial composition, along with one or more flavonoids and/or organic acids. The medium chain fatty acid composition includes one or more of caproic acid, caprylic acid, capric acid and lauric acid. The direct-fed microbial composition includes one or more strains of Bacillus. The animals can include swine at risk of developing, or already afflicted with, a respiratory condition such as porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome or pneumonia.

Abstract: Provided are novel lipid nanoparticles for delivering nucleic acids such as mRNA. Also provided are methods of making and using lipid nanoparticles for delivering nucleic acids such as mRNA.

Abstract: This disclosure provides modulators of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) having core structure (I), pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one such modulator, methods of treatment of CFTR mediated diseases, including cystic fibrosis, using such modulators and pharmaceutical compositions, combination pharmaceutical compositions and combination therapies employing those modulators, and processes and intermediates for making such modulators.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes products formulated to mitigate viral and bacterial infections in swine, along with associated methods of providing such products to the animals. Feeding methods involve providing animals with a feed product that includes a medium chain fatty acid composition, a direct-fed microbial composition, along with one or more flavonoids and/or organic acids. The medium chain fatty acid composition includes one or more of caproic acid, caprylic acid, capric acid and lauric acid. The direct-fed microbial composition includes one or more strains of Bacillus. The animals can include swine at risk of developing, or already afflicted with, a respiratory condition such as porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome or pneumonia.

Abstract: A heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating device may include a capsule and a device body. The capsule may include an aerosol-forming substrate and a conductive component. The conductive component may include a first end section, an intermediate section, and a second end section. The intermediate section may be configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate. The first end section and the second end section may each have at least one surface discontinuity. The device body may include connector pins configured to engage with the at least one surface discontinuity of each of the first end section and the second end section of the conductive component so as to establish an electrical connection with the capsule.

Abstract: A scuff and mar-resistant paint composition includes a base paint formulation and a slip additive dispersed in the base paint formulation. Characteristically, the slip additive has a surface energy less than about 30 mJ/m2. Advantageously, the slip additive being in a sufficient amount such that slip resistance of a coating formed from the scuff and mar-resistant paint composition is decreased compared to a coating formed from the base paint formulation. A method of upgrading a manufactured base paint formulation is also provided.

Abstract: A multi-layer textile includes fabric tiles bonded to a base textile layer. The fabric tiles might be cut from one or more larger fabric pieces, which are textile remnants or scraps from prior manufacturing processes. The fabric tiles are bonded to the base textile layer in a manner that reduces the susceptibility of the fabric tiles to peel away from the base textile layer.

Abstract: A method, computer readable medium, and processor are described herein for inline data inspection by using a decoder to decode a load instruction, including a signal to cause a circuit in a processor to indicate whether data loaded by a load instruction exceeds a threshold value. Moreover, an indication of whether data loaded by a load instruction exceeds a threshold value may be stored.

Abstract: Delivery devices for delivery of a stented prosthetic heart valve. Various delivery devices include an outer sheath assembly including an outer sheath connected to a capsule that is advanced proximally to retain the prosthetic valve, which is secured over an inner shaft assembly of the delivery device. The delivery device further includes a bumper to provide a smooth transition of the capsule over the prosthetic valve during loading and recapture procedures. The bumper is expandable from a first position to a second position in which a distal end of the bumper is expanded to increase its diameter. The bumper can be biased in the second, expanded position so that the bumper automatically transitions to the expanded position upon retraction of the outer sheath.

Abstract: A nerve stimulator and a manufacturing method thereof. The nerve stimulator includes a glass substrate, and a plurality of metal pins provided on the substrate, wherein the metal pins form stimulation portions on one side of the substrate, and the density of the metal pins is greater than 15 Pin/mm2. The stimulation portions in the present nerve stimulator have a high density and a good stimulation effect. The processing method thereof is to cut out a high-density metal pin array first by using a metal underlayer, then the manufacturing method overcomes the deficiency in the prior art that it is rather difficult to manufacture a high density of nerve stimulation electrodes by using other substrates such as ceramics and the like.

Abstract: An acousto-optic deflector includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.

Abstract: A method of triggering a security alert using a tracking device, including detecting motion using a motion sensor of the tracking device, determining that the detected motion meets a motion threshold, detecting one or more wireless access points in proximity to the tracking device, determining that the one or more wireless access points do not correspond to a recognized wireless access point, and in accordance with the determination that the one or more detected wireless access points do not correspond to a recognized wireless access point, triggering a security alert.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of applying metals to substrates, where the methods include contacting the substrate with an aqueous metal plating composition comprising polyammonium bisulfate (“PABS”) and a dissolved metal or salt thereof. The methods allow application of metals to the substrate without need for electrical energy input or for an added chemical catalyst, chelating agent, complexing agent, reducing agent, stabilizer, or pH-modifying (or controlling) chemical compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for testing printed circuit boards. The system is configured to test the simultaneously test a multiplicity of printed circuit boards. The system examines the electrical characteristics of a printed circuit board and is operable to identify if a printed circuit board meets a desired characteristic.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to an imaging device. In some embodiments the imaging device has a support plate defining an object plane. A housing surrounds the object plane across the support plate. A first reflector plane is within the housing and in reflective communication with the object plane. The first reflector plane is 68.0° to 70.0° from the object plane. A second reflector plane within the housing and in reflective communication with the object plane. The second reflector plane is 68.0° to 70.0° from the object plane. Other embodiments are also described.