Abstract: A system is provided. The system may a memory device and a processor configured to: (1) receive user activity data from a plurality of venue systems associated with a plurality of different venues, the user activity data relating to user activity at gaming devices at the plurality of different venues; (2) identify the user activity as relating to a first user based on a linking between a stored value account associated with the first user and a plurality of loyalty accounts associated with the first user and with a corresponding one of the plurality of venue systems; (3) update global user activity records associated with the first user based on the received user activity data; and (4) transmit global user activity records associated with the first user to a first venue system of the plurality of venue systems that is associated with a first venue.

Abstract: When transducer arrays (i.e., arrays of electrode elements) are used to apply alternating electric fields (e.g., TTFields) to a subject's body, the subject may experience electrosensation. This electrosensation can be ameliorated by (a) increasing the amplitude of the field in a series of steps, and allowing some time to pass for the subject to acclimate to each step before the amplitude is increased to the next-higher value, (b) starting out at a frequency that is higher than the recommended frequency for each indication (e.g., higher than 200 kHz for treating glioblastoma), subsequently decreasing the frequency to the recommended frequency in a series of steps, and allowing some time to pass for the subject to acclimate to each step before the frequency is decreased to the next-lower value, and (c) avoiding (or at least minimizing) situations in which an increase in amplitude and a decrease in frequency occur simultaneously.

Abstract: A transmitter comprises a first amplifier coupled to a first modulated local oscillator signal and a second amplifier coupled to a second modulated local oscillator signal. Digital to time conversion circuitry is configured to generate the first modulated local oscillator signal and the second modulated local oscillator signal such that the second modulated local oscillator signal has a delay to the first modulated local oscillator signal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a computer system for solving an optimization problem having uncertainty. The computer system includes a processor system electronically coupled to a memory. The processor system performs processor system operations that include accessing an initial optimal solution to a nominal version of an uncertain optimization problem; determining an unsatisfied constraint based at least in part on a determination that a robust counterpart of the uncertain constraint is not satisfied for the initial optimal solution; adding variables and constraints associated with the robust counterpart of the uncertain constraint that is not satisfied to the nominal version of the uncertain optimization problem to generate an updated nominal problem; and finding an optimal solution to the updated nominal problem.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for driving assistance for a vehicle comprising the following steps: initializing a counter; detecting a first stationary posture of the occupant for a period longer than a first defined duration; incrementing the counter by one value; controlling the operation of the seat equipment item in an operating mode; when a second stationary posture is detected for longer than a second defined duration, incrementing the counter by one value; comparing the counter value with a threshold; when the counter value equals the threshold, generating an alert signal to assist the driver.

Abstract: Ultrasound (US) modules and methods in US image-guided systems for thermal ablation are provided, which utilize regular two-dimensional (2D) B mode US images to evaluate in real-time the damage achieved by the thermal ablation, including the prediction of tissue damage immediately after completion of the thermal ablation procedure, as well as the expected damage after 24 hours. Three-dimensional (3D) biotrace map (BTM) representation(s) may be constructed from the received US images by applying deep neural networks (DNN) to segment tissue damage in US frames, and present the damage to the user in 3D and/or in virtual sections through the BTM representation(s). Using regular 2D US probes allows much flexibility in operating the US probe and imaging the target successfully, while the construction of the 3D BTM representation(s) enables accumulating, updating and analyzing the volume data to provide a full and updating representation of the ablation procedure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of medical instruments, disclose a device for delivering an implantable prosthesis, and further disclose an implantable prosthesis system and a method for manufacturing the device for delivering an implantable prosthesis. In the device for delivering the implantable prosthesis, in a process of delivering an implantable prosthesis in a human body, at least one limiting member engages with at least one limiting structure, to control a rotation direction of a rotating shaft, and further control a rotation direction of a drive wire.

Abstract: Integrating customer and/or merchant functionality with discoverable applications is described. In an example, application(s) may be stored in a repository associated with a service provider. At least a part of an application may be accessible as an instant application. The instant application may comprise a portion of an application that enables a particular, discrete functionality of the application. Based at least in part on an interaction between a user computing device of a user and an interactive element, the application may be determined from the application(s). The instant application may be downloaded on the user computing device. Then, based at least in part on determining a location of the user computing device, a user interface associated with the instant application may be displayed, wherein the user interface enables the user to input data for enabling the particular, discrete functionality associated with the instant application.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and non-transitory computer readable medium for estimating solar radiation energy resources. The method includes receiving a request for estimating solar radiation energy resources for a solar site; obtaining metadata about the solar site; obtaining satellite weather data corresponding to the solar site; obtaining measured solar data on the solar site; generating a training dataset based on the satellite weather data and the measured solar data; training a machine learning model by the training dataset; and synthesizing solar radiation energy resource data corresponding to the solar site using the machine learning model.

Abstract: The electric vehicle that may comprise an electrical power system that includes a first DC link; a first swappable battery in electrical communication with the first DC link, and a second swappable battery substantially the same as the first swappable battery. The first swappable battery is configured to provide power to the electric vehicle during normal operation of the electric vehicle and to at least a first operation of the electric vehicle while the second swappable battery is removed from the electric vehicle and replaced. The second swappable battery is substantially the same as the first swappable battery and disposed on the electric vehicle, the second swappable battery configured to provide power to the electric vehicle during normal operation of the electric vehicle and to at least a second operation of the electrical vehicle while the first swappable battery is removed from the electric vehicle.

Abstract: A framework for implementing reinforcement learning (RL)-based dynamic aggregation for distributed learning (DL) and federated learning (FL) is provided. In one set of embodiments, the framework includes an RL agent that interacts with the parameter server and clients of a DL/FL system and periodically receives two inputs from the system while the system is executing a training run: a “state” comprising information regarding the current runtime properties of the system and a “reward” comprising information pertaining to one or more training metrics to be optimized. In response to these inputs, the RL agent generates an “action” comprising information for modifying the parameter server's aggregation function in a manner that maximizes future cumulative rewards expected from the DL/FL system based on the state.

Abstract: Disclosed examples generate an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) private key and an OEM public key; generate an OEM certificate based on the OEM public key; cause sending of the OEM certificate from an OEM product to a silicon provider, the silicon provider to sign the OEM certificate based on a silicon provider private key; and cause storage of the signed OEM certificate in the OEM product.

Abstract: Microcapsules comprised of a core comprising one or more sunscreen agents and a shell of a wall-forming polymeric material, which are non-rupturable upon rubbing or pressing on the skin, and processes of preparing same are disclosed. Topical formulations comprising the microcapsules, which can be, for example, sunscreen formulations or skin care formulations, are also provided.

Abstract: A method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium for generating a land score are provided. The method includes receiving a request for a land score calculation from an application on a user device; receiving, from a graphical user interface, a selection of a land site to evaluate; obtaining multiple data inputs relating to the land site; excluding portions of the land site; calculating the land score for the land site; determining, based on the land score, a ranking for the land based on the land score; determining multiple layouts for building based on the ranking; and displaying the layouts via the graphical user interface.

Abstract: Defining missions for robots by creating predefined plans for a mobile robot, receiving a mission, computing a mission location for performing the mission, in case the navigation capabilities of the mobile robot are not sufficient to reach the mission location in an autonomous manner, computing a target location that appears in the predefined plans known to the mobile robot and is sufficiently close to the mission location, generating a mission command to be sent to the mobile robot, the mission command comprises a command to perform the mission by moving to the target location, whereupon the mobile robot moves to the target location.

Abstract: A profile provider: (i) associates a primary online device (OD1) with a set-top box (STB); (ii) a location of OD1 at some point in time is estimated to be “near” the STB, thereby establishing a STB proxy location; (iii) one or more secondary online devices (OD2s) are observed to be located “near” the STB proxy location and are associated with the STB; and (iv) a television advertisement is selected to be directed to the STB, which selection is based at least in part on profile information linked to one of the associated OD2s. The method can be particularly advantageous in situations wherein: the STB is not connected to any computer network; the STB is not ever connected to the same local area network as OD1 or OD2; or television service (used by the STB) and online access (used by OD1 and OD2s) are provided by different service providers.

Abstract: Systems for variable angle insertion of surgical fasteners relative to an orthopedic plate with locking of the surgical fastener relative to the plate upon insertion. The systems may include a pivot member secured relative to either the orthopedic plate or the fastener. In either regard, the pivot member may provide locking engagement with the plate to lockingly engage the fastener relative to the plate.

Abstract: An exemplary tissue detection and location identification apparatus can include, for example, a first electrically conductive layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding a lumen, an insulating layer at least partially (e.g., circumferentially) surrounding the first electrically conductive layer, and a second electrically conductive layer circumferentially surrounding the insulating layer, where the insulating layer can electrically isolate the first electrically conductive layer from the second electrically conductive layer. A further insulating layer can be included which can at least partially surrounding the second electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: A key device (10) includes a generally elongate shaft portion (12), and at least one magnetic key combination element (20) disposed in the shaft portion (12), which is rotatable about a rotation axis (22).

Abstract: A device for insertion of a flexible needle or other such instrument into a tissue, incorporating a collapsible support guide which supports that part of the needle which has not yet penetrated the tissue, preventing it from buckling, and an arrangement which pulls the needle from its proximal end to provide sufficient force for the penetration process. The collapsible support guide can be a pair of flexible strips connected along their length and enclosing the needle along its uninserted length in order to support it, with a mechanism at the distal end of the device to peel the strips from the needle as it is inserted. Insertion can be achieved by a pair of rollers engaging and advancing the strips distally. Alternatively, a telescopic support tube can be used to support the needle, the tube collapsing telescopically as the needle is inserted, to maintain clearance above the needle.