Abstract: A composite scaffold having a highly porous interior with increased surface area and void volume is surrounded by a flexible support structure that substantially maintains its three-dimensional shape under tension and provides mechanical reinforcement during repair or reconstruction of soft tissue while simultaneously facilitating regeneration of functional tissue.

Abstract: A mobility augmentation system monitors a user's motor intent data and augments the user's mobility based on the monitored motor intent data. A machine-learned model is trained to identify an intended movement based on the monitored motor intent data. The machine-learned model may be trained based on generalized or specific motor intent data (e.g., user-specific motor intent data). A machine-learned model initially trained on generalized motor intent data may be re-trained on user-specific motor intent data such that the machine-learned model is optimized to the movements of the user. The system uses the machine-learned model to identify a difference between the user's monitored movement and target movement signals. Based on the identified difference, the system determines actuation signals to augment the user's movement. The actuation signals determined can be an adjustment to a currently applied actuation such that the system optimizes the actuation strategy during application.

Abstract: Annotations can be correlated to components of a document image so that the annotations track movements of the document image. A transparent overlay is generated to include the annotations and is linked to various components of the document image. Movement of the underlying document image is tracked and then adjustments in components positions are applied to associated annotations to maintain a contextual relationship between the annotations and the components of the document image.

Abstract: A characterization system for inspecting or performing metrology on a layer within a semiconductor stack is disclosed. The system includes an imaging sub-system configured to acquire image data from a semiconductor stack including one or more layers. The semiconductor stack includes a metal layer having a thickness between 0.5 and 10 nm deposited on a layer of the semiconductor stack to form a reflective surface on the layer. The system includes a controller. The controller is configured to receive image data of the reflective surface on the layer of the substrate stack and identify one or more defects or one or more structures within the layer based on illumination reflected from the reflective surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery (100) that works by regulating the power source (112) to provide a suitable voltage output so that the user's devices/products using the battery will have a high performance among several other advantages. The battery (100) comprises a positive terminal (102); a negative terminal (112); a power source (114); and a voltage regulation device (110). The voltage regulation device (110) is operatively connected to the positive terminal (102), the negative terminal (112) and the power source (114). The voltage regulation device (110) includes electronic components that are operatively connected to each other in order to regulate an output voltage in a programmed variable level.

Abstract: An application programming interface gateway service generates an application programming interface that, in various examples, allows client applications to access database functionality without maintaining active database connections, managing database credentials, or providing SQL code. The application programming interface maintains state information between invocations that allows for improved database performance. The state information may include SQL statements and subroutines, compiled SQL code, database credentials, active database connections, and connection pools. When invoked by a client application, the application programming interface may select an active database connection from a connection pool based at least in part on the activity history of each connection in the connection pool so that the expected cache performance of the database may be improved.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example pivot assembly for use with an arresting hook includes a coupler having a first opening defining a first axis and a second opening defining a second axis, the first opening transverse relative to the second opening. A linkage arm has a body and an arm. The body includes a third opening defining a third axis. The first opening of the coupler is to receive the body of the linkage arm such that the second opening of the coupler coaxially aligns with the third opening of linkage arm. A pin extends through the second opening and the third opening to couple the coupler and the linkage arm.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example arresting hook system for an aircraft includes a linkage assembly defining a trapeze deployment assembly of the arresting hook system, a pivot assembly to pivotally couple a hook shank to a primary pivot joint of an aft body, a vertical actuator coupled to a forward body and a frame of the aircraft to move the arresting hook system between a stowed position and an intermediate position, and a vertical damper actuator (VDA) including a cylinder and a piston. The cylinder pivotally coupled to the frame of the aircraft via a VDA pivot joint, the VDA to rotate relative to the frame of the aircraft, the piston having an end operatively coupled to the pivot assembly, the VDA to move the arresting hook system between the intermediate position and a deployed position.

Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example locking assembly for an arresting hook system includes a track coupled to a frame of an aircraft. The track includes a forward end and an aft end opposite the forward end. The track includes a first lock positioned at the forward end and a second lock positioned at the aft end. The locking assembly includes a guide coupled to a hook shank of the arresting hook system. The guide is to move along at least a portion of the track, engage the first lock when the hook shank is in a stowed position, and bypass the second lock as the hook shank moves from the stowed position to a deployed position.

Abstract: A patient interface includes a vent structure sized and shaped to maintain the therapeutic pressure in the plenum chamber in use. The vent structure has a vent body configured to direct bending movement in the plenum chamber. The vent body includes a surface with at least one connecting feature. The at least one connecting feature is spaced apart from an outermost edge of the surface. A dampening member is positioned in the vent body and is configured to decrease a noise output. A cover includes at least one complementary connecting feature configured to engage the at least connecting feature of the vent body. The at least one complementary connection feature is radially inside of and spaced apart from the outer diameter of the cover. The at least one connecting feature is configured to engage the at least one complementary connecting feature so that neither are visible in use.

Abstract: The subject technology receives a set of frames. The subject technology detect a first gesture correspond to an open trigger finger gesture. The subject technology receives a second set of frames. The subject technology detects from the second set of frames, a second gesture correspond to a closed trigger finger gesture. The subject technology detects a location and a position of a representation of a finger from the closed trigger finger gesture. The subject technology generates a first virtual object based at least in part on the location and the position of the representation of the finger. The subject technology renders a movement of the first virtual object along a vector away from the location and the position of the representation of the finger within a first scene. The subject technology provides for display the rendered movement of the first virtual object along the vector within the first scene.

Abstract: Methods and devices are described for shaping ingots of ice. Devices may include a support structure, a mold for shaping ice ingots, the mold being mounted to the support structure. The devices may also include a first upper platen assembly disposed above a first lower platen assembly, a first positioning means, and at least one liquid inlet valve for each of the first upper platen assembly and the first lower platen assembly.

Abstract: An image rendering method for rendering a pixel at a viewpoint includes, for a first element of a virtual scene, having a predetermined surface at a position within that scene; providing the position and a direction based on the viewpoint to a machine learning system previously trained to predict a factor that, when combined with a distribution function that characterises an interaction of light with the predetermined surface, generates a pixel value corresponding to the first element of the virtual scene as illuminated at the position, combining the predicted factor from the machine learning system with the distribution function to generate the pixel value corresponding to the illuminated first element of the virtual scene at the position, and incorporating the pixel value into a rendered image for display, where the machine learning system was previously trained with a training set based on images comprising multiple lighting conditions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for making adjustments to electrical stimulation based on patient-specific factors can includes the following instructions or actions: receiving information regarding at least one of i) electrical response of patient tissue, ii) patient response to stimulation, or iii) an arrangement of the implanted lead or the electrodes of the implanted lead with respect to patient anatomy; and calculating an electrode weight for each of a plurality of the electrodes of the implanted lead based on the received information.

Abstract: Method(s), system(s), apparatus are provided for storing one or more data item(s) in a quantum-safe (QS) network. The QS network comprising one or more QS server(s) and a repository for storing and accessing said data item(s). Each QS server comprising a hardware security module (HSM) for storing an identical set of quantum distributed (QD) keys. The identical set of QD keys having been distributed to each of said QS server(s) in a quantum-safe manner. The QS server(s) are configured to communicate securely with each other and the repository using one or more available QD keys from the identical set of QD keys. A QS server performs generating a quantum reference (QREF) locator based on input data associated with a data item for storage and an available QD key selected from the set of QD keys, and sending the QREF locator along with the data item encrypted with the available QD key to the repository for storage.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method includes accessing asset data defining a plurality of components. An overview GUI that includes a plurality of corresponding component previews is displayed, the plurality of component previews being displayed adjacent one another along an axis in an order that is based on a component order. The overview GUI further includes an audio element preview corresponding to an audio element, the audio element preview being aligned with the plurality of component previews in order to indicate the audio element's start time and end time. A first user input changing the display width of the first component preview is detected. In response, a new duration for the first component is determined and a determination that adjustment of the audio element is required is also determined.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method for automatically grouping design elements on a page. The method includes: determining an initial set of design element groups; performing one or more design element grouping iterations, each including: calculating a set of pairwise relationship scores and determining, based on the set of pairwise relationship scores, whether any pairs of design element groups should be combined. In response to determining that a particular pair of design element groups should be combined the method further includes combining the particular pair of design element groups into a single design element group.

Abstract: A method for quantifying oceanic carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration is provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of oceanic spatiotemporal carbon dioxide (CO2) measurements. A plurality of spatiotemporal chlorophyll a (Chl-a) and a plurality of oceanic temperature measurements are obtained. The obtained plurality of oceanic spatiotemporal CO2 measurements is mapped to the obtained plurality of spatiotemporal Chl-a and the plurality of oceanic temperature measurements in a multidimensional grid. At least one a priori oceanic spatiotemporal CO2 estimate is generated based on the multidimensional grid.