Abstract: An actuation assembly is provided herein that may include a pilot operated shuttle valve. The shuttle valve may rotate a rotation portion of the actuation assembly. When the rotation portion is rotated, different output sources may be opened and/or closed. The shuttle valve may include a shuttle may open and/or close a plurality of outputs. The shuttle may be attached to a plurality of springs, one of which may extend and/or compress based on temperature. When extended and/or compressed, the shuttle may translate within a shuttle pathway to open and/or close the plurality of outputs.

Abstract: Software systems and methods convert algorithms and software codes into time affecting linear pathways (TALPs) via decomposition and convert paired Input/Output (I/O) datasets into TALPs via Value Complexity polynomials. Generated TALPs can be enhanced through merging with other TALPs. TALPs can be grouped by matching the outputs of the TALP-associated prediction polynomials with some set of given criteria into families and cross-families that are useful in a new type of software optimization that allows for output values of grouped TALPs to be modeled, pooled, discretized and optimized to enhance goals or meet user goals.

Abstract: A method and buoyancy system are disclosed for facilitating diver directed underwater friction welding (also known as friction welding) operations. Various illustrative embodiments of the method, buoyancy system and combined portable friction welding system and buoyancy provisions are disclosed for improving ease of diver use in making underwater joints.

Abstract: A method of compressing a breast of a patient with a breast imaging system includes obtaining an x-ray area of the breast of the patient. The x-ray area of the breast is compared to a data set, and a target force is based at least in part on the comparison is identified. A compressive force is applied to the breast, and is based at least in part on the target force. The breast is imaged with the breast imaging system.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for managing pain uses a single composite modulation/stimulation signal with variable characteristics to achieve the same results as separate varying electromagnetic signals, including spinal cord stimulation or peripheral nerve stimulation.

Abstract: A method and system for processing signals from a plurality of groups of sensors are described. Each group includes a first sensor and at least one additional sensor. A first sensor identifier and first sensor data are received from the first sensor. At least one additional sensor identifier and additional sensor data are also received from the additional sensor(s). The first sensor and the additional sensor(s) of each group are co-located. The first sensor identifier is associated with the additional sensor identifier(s) for each group. Calibration information for the first sensor is obtained based on the first sensor identifier and the additional sensor identifier(s). The calibration information is specific to the first sensor having the first sensor identifier. Corrected first sensor data for each of the groups is provided based on the first sensor data, the additional sensor data and the calibration information.

Abstract: Shape memory alloys (“SMAs”) may be used within and for many different contexts. The unique structure and makeup of SMAs may be more efficient and effective than existing solutions and may provide more advantageous benefits. For example, SMAs may be used to control direction and flow of water in bathing appliances. As another example, SMAs may be used to control the positioning of water outlets or different fixtures. SMAs may be used to control and adjust bathing products, which may further enhance user experience when handling such products.

Abstract: A cleaning arrangement (200) for a coating apparatus (100). The coating apparatus has a base (123) for carrying loose material. The base is rotatable to coat the loose material. The cleaning arrangement includes a base-scraping arrangement (127) and further includes a mounting arrangement (131) by which the base-scraping arrangement is mounted to be reversibly lowered, from a coating position, to a scraping position at which the base-scraping arrangement is positioned to scrape buildup from the base.

Abstract: Techniques for enabling access in a multi-assistant speech processing system are described, where a first assistant system may use components of a second assistant system as data processing components. Runtime operational data and user input data related to the first assistant may be kept separate from the processing data and input data related to the second assistant by propagating a first account ID, for user inputs directed to the first assistant, through the processing pipeline, and using a second account for user inputs directed to the second assistant. A mapping between the first account ID and the second account ID may be accessible to a select number of system components. Handoffs between the two assistants are handled in a manner where data related to one assistant is not accessible by the other assistant.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to generating and processing spatiotemporal data transformation objects of an algorithm, and a Time-Affecting Linear Pathway (TALP)-based enhancement and management system that can use blockchain networks to generate and pool TALP predictive analytics.

Abstract: Systems and methods of software enhancement and management can comprise inputting one or more data transformation algorithms representing asset data; decomposing the one or more data transformation algorithms into a plurality of Time-Affecting Linear Pathways (TALPs), executing the plurality of TALPs to generate at least one or more value complexity prediction polynomials, executing a TALP execution engine using predictive analytics and external unoptimized context data to create temporally sequenced TALP output data from the plurality of TALPs, modeling predictive outcomes using at least TALP optimization criteria data and the temporally sequenced TALP output data and merging additional external unoptimized context data via a feedback loop over time, and outputting optimized and discretized temporally sequenced output data based on the modeled predictive outcomes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wellbore casing corrosion measurement tool, including a sensor assembly and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to energize selected components of the sensor assembly to produce multiple electromagnetic fields that are arranged about a circumference of the sensor assembly to induce eddy currents in at least one wellbore casing string, and detect magnetic fields resulting from the eddy currents in the at least one wellbore casing string via the sensor assembly, said magnetic fields being indicative of a state of the at least one wellbore casing string.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wellbore casing corrosion measurement tool including a sensor apparatus. The sensor apparatus has a plurality of sensor segments arranged into a segmented cylindrical shape such that a sensitivity axis of each sensor segment is aligned along a radial direction, and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to energize a transmitter coil of a sensor segment so that a magnetic field generated at the sensor segment extends from the sensor to induce eddy currents in at least one wellbore casing string, and detect a magnetic field generated by the eddy currents in the at least one wellbore casing string over time via receiver coils at selected ones of the sensor segments, the detected magnetic field being indicative of condition of the at least one wellbore casing string.

Abstract: A method may include transmitting first test signals to electrical pathways of a connector-cable interface between a cable and a test circuit board in the absence of and in the presence of mechanical stress applied by a mechanical stressor to the connector-cable interface, performing vector network analysis measurements for one or more electrical parameters based on resultant signals from the electrical pathways resulting from the test signals in the absence of and in the presence of mechanical stress applied by the mechanical stressor to the connector-cable interface, transmitting one or more second test signals to electrical pathways of the connector-cable interface in the presence of mechanical stress applied by the mechanical stressor to the connector-cable interface, and based on differences between the vector network analysis measurements, determining whether or not the connector-cable interface has satisfied signal integrity requirements.

Abstract: A method may include transmitting one or more first test signals to electrical pathways of a connector-cable interface between a cable and a test circuit board in the absence of mechanical stress applied by a mechanical stressor to the connector-cable interface, performing measurements for one or more signal equalization parameters based on resultant signals from the electrical pathways resulting from the one or more first test signals in the 10 absence of and in the presence of mechanical stress applied by the mechanical stressor to the connector-cable interface, and based on differences between the measurements, determining whether or not the connector-cable interface has satisfied signal integrity requirements.

Abstract: An isolated protein comprising a mutant soluble activin II receptor (ActRIIA or ActRIIB) extracellular domain (Ac-tRIIA-ECD or ActRIIB-ECD), wherein said mutant soluble ActRIIA-ECD or ActRIIB-ECD comprises a mutation to remove the N-linked glycosylation site corresponding to position N18 of SEQ ID NO: 1.

Abstract: Software systems and methods convert algorithms and software codes into time affecting linear pathways (TALPs) via decomposition and convert paired Input/Output (I/O) datasets into TALPs via Value Complexity polynomials. Generated TALPs can be enhanced through merging with other TALPs. TALPs can be grouped by matching the outputs of the TALP-associated prediction polynomials with some set of given criteria into families and cross-families that are useful in a new type of software optimization that allows for output values of grouped TALPs to be modeled, pooled, discretized and optimized to enhance goals or meet user goals.

Abstract: A speech-processing system may determine potential endpoints in a user's speech. Such endpoint prediction may include determining a potential endpoint in a stream of audio data, and may additionally including determining an endpoint score representing a likelihood that the potential endpoint represents an end of speech representing a complete user input. When the potential endpoint has been determined, the system may publish a transcript of speech that preceded the potential endpoint, and send it to downstream components. The system may continue to transcribe audio data and determine additional potential endpoints while the downstream components process the transcript. The downstream components may determine whether the transcript is complete; e.g., represents the entirety of the user input. Final endpoint determinations may be made based on the results of the downstream processing including automatic speech recognition, natural language understanding, etc.

Abstract: Apparatus for remote monitoring of environmental conditions within a plurality of buildings is disclosed, comprising a plurality of sensor modules each disposed within a respective one of the plurality of buildings, and a server disposed at a location remote from the buildings. Each sensor module is configured to measure one or more parameters indicative of an environmental condition, and transmit data indicative of values of the respective one or more parameters to the server. The server is configured to determine whether the received data is indicative of an undesired condition in at least one building, and to take a predefined corrective action to mitigate said undesired condition depending on whether the received data is indicative of the undesired condition. Optionally, the server and/or sensor modules comprise a sensor controller, which can reduce the power consumption of a sensor module under circumstances where the environmental condition can be monitored less frequently.

Abstract: Provided is a constant force pump accommodating syringes of different sizes. The system is provided by an enclosure having a base having a proximal end and a distal end, the base structured and arranged to receive a syringe having a plunger slidably disposed within a chamber having an outlet, the chamber having a length and a diameter, the plunger having a head; a pusher in sliding engagement with the base, the pusher structured and arranged to contact the head of the plunger; a puller in sliding engagement with the base; a sizer structured and arranged to determine the size of the chamber; an adjustable driver structured and arranged to provide a constant force between the pusher and the puller, the constant force adjustably selected by the size of the chamber. An associated method of use is provided as well.