Abstract: A light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor system for a vehicle includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a scanner. The transmitter is configured to output a transmit beam. The transmitter includes a first grating coupler. The receiver includes a plurality of second grating couplers spaced apart from the first grating coupler.

Abstract: Gaze tracking data representing a user's gaze is analyzed to determine one or more regions of interest. One or more gaze tracking parameters are determined from the gaze tracking data. Adjusted foveation data is determined representing an adjusted size and/or shape of one or more regions of interest in one or more images to be subsequently presented to the user based on the one or more gaze tracking parameters. The compression of the one or more transmitted images is adjusted so that fewer bits are needed to transmit data for portions of an image outside the one or more regions of interest than for portions of the image within the one or more regions of interest. Adjusting compression includes eliminating the region(s) of interest from images that are presented to the user during the saccade or blink.

Abstract: A method of training a neural network for use in surface metrology includes providing height image data comprising a series of height measurements of a sample, the height image data comprising a plurality of features; obtaining, from the height image data, a plurality of height image patches, each height image patch containing at least a portion of a feature. The method also includes applying one or more effects to each of the height image patches to obtain a corresponding modified height image patch for each height image patch and inputting one or more of the modified height image patches into the neural network. The method further includes using the neural network to identify a feature in each of the one or more modified height image patches and training the neural network based on the identification.

Abstract: A display system comprising a steerable display having a monocular field of view of at least 1 degree, positioned within a scannable field of view of at least 20 degrees, the steerable display positioned for a user. In one embodiment, the steerable display is positioned for the user's fovea.

Abstract: Embodiments of ultrasound utility station and methods for using the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes displaying a status of the ultrasound machine that indicates a location of the ultrasound machine and an amount of charge of a battery of the ultrasound machine, and displaying an additional status that indicates an additional location of the ultrasound utility station and one or more available ultrasound probes on the ultrasound utility station. After receiving a selection of an ultrasound probe of the available ultrasound probes and a user input that determines a schedule for said configuring the ultrasound machine, the method instructs the ultrasound utility station to charge the battery of the ultrasound machine and provide the ultrasound probe for transfer to the ultrasound machine.

Abstract: An apparatus or a system employs a fixation assembly to stabilize and prevent migration of an interbody fusion device placed between adjacent vertebral bodies, and/or provide supplemental fixation of adjacent vertebral bodies. The fixation assembly may include modular fixation plates insertable and attachable to the interbody fusion device in situ. In certain embodiments, the fixation assembly may include a single fixation plate insertable and/or attachable to the interbody fusion device in situ. In certain embodiments, fixation plates are integrally formed with the interbody fusion device.

Abstract: A USB control method comprising: counting errors encountered by a USB connection; comparing a number of counted errors to an error count threshold within a set time frame; identifying a port speed configuration for the USB connection; and changing the port speed configuration for the USB connection to a slower port speed configuration than the identified port speed configuration.

Abstract: A toilet protection device prevents the human waste contents of a portable toilet from spilling/splashing onto the toilet and/or the walls/floor of the portable toilet enclosure. The toilet protection device includes an expandable rubber seal enabling the toilet protection device to fit in most, if not all, portable toilets regardless of shape or size. Moreover, by using a disposable cover, there is minimal cleanup of toilet protection device.

Abstract: An apparatus includes two PHY circuits, each including a PHY transmitter circuit and connected to a universal serial bus (USB)-C connector. The apparatus includes a USB circuit to issue a receiver detect signal through one of the PHY transmitters circuit to the USB-C connector, issue another receiver detect signal through the other PHY transmitter circuit to the USB-C connector, determine which receiver detect signal resulted in a termination in a USB-C element, and consequently determine an orientation of a USB plug connected between the apparatus and the USB-C element.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a chassis, a first driving shaft, a first measuring mechanism, a second measuring mechanism, and a first handle. The chassis defines a first channel and a second channel each extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The first measuring mechanism corresponds to rotation in the first channel. The second measuring mechanism corresponds to rotation in the second channel. The first driving shaft is operable to be inserted into the first channel, engaging with the first measuring mechanism. The first driving shaft has an end portion configured to engage and drive a first adjustable feature and/or a second adjustable feature on a work-piece. The handle is operable to be releasably attached to the first driving shaft for applying torque or operable to remove the first driving shaft from the first channel.

Abstract: An apparatus or a system employs a fixation assembly to stabilize and prevent migration of an interbody fusion device placed between adjacent vertebral bodies, and/or provide supplemental fixation of adjacent vertebral bodies. The fixation assembly may include modular fixation plates insertable and attachable to the interbody fusion device in situ. In certain embodiments, the fixation assembly may include a single fixation plate insertable and/or attachable to the interbody fusion device in situ. In certain embodiments, fixation plates are integrally formed with the interbody fusion device.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a chassis, a first driving shaft, a first measuring mechanism, a second measuring mechanism, and a first handle. The chassis defines a first channel and a second channel each extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The first measuring mechanism corresponds to rotation in the first channel. The second measuring mechanism corresponds to rotation in the second channel. The first driving shaft is operable to be inserted into the first channel, engaging with the first measuring mechanism. The first driving shaft has an end portion configured to engage and drive a first adjustable feature and/or a second adjustable feature on a work-piece. The handle is operable to be releasably attached to the first driving shaft for applying torque or operable to remove the first driving shaft from the first channel.

Abstract: An interbody fusion device employs a torque transfer mechanism to transfer torque to a driving mechanism responsible for expansion of the interbody fusion device in a direction non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the driving mechanism.

Abstract: A spinal implant device for placement between vertebral bodies includes a housing, at least one screw member in the housing, and at least one drive shaft operably engageable with the screw member. The housing includes a first shell member and a second shell member. At least the first shell member has step tracking comprising a plurality of individual riser members for receiving the at least one screw member. The height of the plurality of individual riser members may change along the step tracking. The drive shaft may be operable to rotate the at least one screw member, causing the at least one screw member to move on the plurality of individual riser members.

Abstract: A spinal implant device for placement between vertebral bodies includes a housing, at least one screw member in the housing, and at least one drive shaft operably engageable with the screw member. The housing includes a first shell member and a second shell member. At least the first shell member has step tracking comprising a plurality of individual riser members for receiving the at least one screw member. The height of the plurality of individual riser members may change along the step tracking. The drive shaft may be operable to rotate the at least one screw member, causing the at least one screw member to move on the plurality of individual riser members.

Abstract: An interbody fusion device employs a torque transfer mechanism to transfer torque to a driving mechanism responsible for expansion of the interbody fusion device in a direction non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the driving mechanism.

Abstract: Methods for detecting a fungal/yeast infection in a sample, comprising: performing a nucleic acid amplification reaction to amplify the ILV3 gene of fungi/yeast; and detecting the amplification product to determine whether the sample contains a fungal/yeast infection. Corresponding primers, probes and kits are also provided.

Abstract: An expandable housing for an interbody fusion system has movable tapered external helical threaded members that travel along tracking to operably engage against the top and bottom shell members, urging them apart to cause expansion in the height of the housing. In an embodiment, the tapered members are disposed in a dual arrangement such that independent engagement of the tapered members along lateral portions of the top and bottom shells cause an angular tilt to the exterior surface of the housing when the tapered members are moved to different degrees. This function permits adjustment in the angular relationship between adjacent vertebrae and assists the lordotic adjustment of the patient's spine. When the functions of the device are used in combination by the surgeon, the device provides an effective tool for in situ adjustment when performing lateral lumbar interbody fusion.

Abstract: An expandable housing for an interbody fusion system has movable tapered external helical threaded members that travel along tracking to operably engage against the top and bottom shell members, urging them apart to cause expansion in the height of the housing. In an embodiment, the tapered members are disposed in a dual arrangement such that independent engagement of the tapered members along lateral portions of the top and bottom shells cause an angular tilt to the exterior surface of the housing when the tapered members are moved to different degrees. This function permits adjustment in the angular relationship between adjacent vertebrae and assists the lordotic adjustment of the patient's spine. When the functions of the device are used in combination by the surgeon, the device provides an effective tool for in situ adjustment when performing lateral lumbar interbody fusion.