Abstract: A nerve integrity monitoring device includes a control module and a physical layer module. The control module is configured to generate a payload request. The payload request (i) requests a data payload from a sensor in a wireless nerve integrity monitoring network, and (ii) indicates whether a stimulation probe device is to generate a stimulation pulse. The physical layer module is configured to (i) wirelessly transmit the payload request to the sensor and the stimulation probe device, or (ii) transmit the payload request to a console interface module. The physical layer module is also configured to, in response to the payload request, (i) receive the data payload from the sensor, and (ii) receive stimulation pulse information from the stimulation probe device. The data payload includes data corresponding to an evoked response of a patient. The evoked response is generated based on the stimulation pulse.

Abstract: A quantum noise decoder comprising a machine-learning trained quantum error determination model is trained using training data comprising empirical operational data captured based at least in part on operation of a particular quantum processor. A noise model for the particular quantum processor is generated based on the machine-learning trained quantum error determination model. The noise model is provided. Providing the noise model comprises at least one of (a) causing a graphical representation of the noise model to be provided via a display of a computing entity such a component or parameter of the particular quantum processor is modified or changed based thereon or (b) providing the noise model as input associated with executable instructions for execution by a controller of the particular quantum processor or a computing entity in communication with the controller such that a component or parameter of the particular quantum processor is modified or changed based thereon.

Abstract: In non-limiting examples of the present disclosure, systems and methods are described that relate to providing, in a browser environment, a sidebar search capability to users. Once in a primary content page, the user is able to select text for searching. In response, the system provides a context menu or keyboard shortcut that includes an option for conducting a sidebar search. In response to user selection, the system passes highlighted or selected text as a parameter to the search engine. The results are provided in an area alongside the currently displayed content page, such as in a sidebar search pane. The user is able to experience search results without leaving the context of their current search tab.

Abstract: A diverged beam optical transmitter is provided that includes a laser source configured to emit a light beam, and one or more lenses. The diverged beam optical transmitter also includes a diffuser placed between the laser source and the one or more lenses, and configured to increase an intrinsic divergence of the light beam and to fill some portion of the one or more lenses such that the light beam is eye safe after the one or more lenses.

Abstract: A check valve having a through-flow grooved poppet is provided in which the poppet includes a plurality of helically-oriented grooves around the exterior surface of the poppet, as well as a set of poppet apertures. When the check valve is displaced from a closed position, fluid flows from a first port to a second port by passing through both the set of poppet apertures and the plurality of helically-oriented groves positioned on the exterior of the poppet. The poppet thus provides multiple flow paths which improves the performance of the check valve by reducing the pressure drop upon activation.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions or compounds comprising therapeutic proteins or peptides for treating metabolic diseases or disorders and/or for reducing weight in a subject in need thereof, and methods of using thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for treating, preventing, ameliorates, inhibits, or delaying the onset of Leigh syndrome as well as methods for ameliorating, inhibiting, ameliorates, inhibits, or delaying the onset of its associated signs and/or symptoms, such as exercise-induced acid acidosis, and increases in plasma levels of growth factor 15 (GDF-15) and/or fibroblast growth factor (FGF-21) in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject various compounds, mixtures of compounds or compositions, formulations or medicaments derived therefrom.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of securely storing an anonymised input data item, the method including: (i) obtaining a first set of data points defining a representation of the input data item, wherein each data point is defined by a numeric value; (ii) generating a plurality n of random or pseudorandom second sets of data points, where n is two or more, each set including a one-time-pad, (iii) encrypting the first set of data points n times using the n one-time-pads; and (iv) storing each of the n one-time-pads and the encrypted first set of data points at respective different locations.

Abstract: A system includes a transmitting horn coupled to a first robotic arm and positionable in immediate non-contacting proximity to a transparency, and configured to emit an emitted signal comprising a focused energy beam for impingement on the transparency. The system further includes a receiving horn coupled to a second robotic arm and positionable relative to the transmitting horn in immediate proximity to the transparency, and configured to receive a received signal comprising at least a portion of the emitted signal after transmission through or reflection off of the transparency. The system also includes a processor configured to move the first robotic arm and the second robotic arm in a coordinated manner along a preprogrammed measurement path, and determine at least one transparency characteristic based on an analysis of the received signal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to user interface control of a head-worn computer.

Abstract: Disclosed are media, supplements and methods for expanding mammalian lymphocytes or progenitors thereof, such as B cells, T cells, or NK cells. The disclosed media, supplements and methods may be used to expand mammalian lymphocytes or progenitors thereof plated as single cells, or at a clonal cell density. In some embodiments, the disclosed media, supplements and methods may also differentiate/activate the lymphocytes during expansion. The media, supplements and methods of this disclosure may be used in serum-free and feeder-free culture workflows.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of IGF-1R for the treatment or prevention of thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO), or Graves' ophthalmopathy or orbitopathy (GO).

Abstract: Devices for coupling to a first and second conduit and methods of manufacturing the same. The device may include a first member defining a channel having a first opening and second opening, and one or more threads located on an inner surface of the channel at the second opening, the first member configured to receive the first conduit at the first opening and the second conduit at the second opening, and the one or more threads engages one or more threads of the second conduit. The device may include a second member circumferentially disposed around a periphery of the first member and axially extending therefrom, the second member including an inner diameter configured based on an outer diameter of the second conduit to enable the second member to form a seal around the second conduit when the second conduit fully engages the first member.

Abstract: A rope wrench comprising or including a base plate having a lever arm at one end and a lever handle opposite the lever arm, a pair of bollards at the lever arm end for receiving therebetween an anchored climbing rope, and a gate spaced from the back plate and pivotable about one of the bollards, thereby permitting mid-rope access to the bollards when open and preventing mid-rope detachment when closed, the arrangement being such that when the gate is closed and the lever arm is rotated by the handle about the major axis of one of the bollards they collectively cause the rope to assume a serpentine shape to shorten the effective length of the main rope and assist ascent by the climber or to impart friction to the rope when descending whereby to permit controlled descent.

Abstract: A vaporizer device is provided, including: a housing; a cartridge including a reservoir, the reservoir being configured to hold a vaporizable substance; a wick element located within the cartridge, the wick element being configured to contact the vaporizable substance located in the cartridge, and the wick element including a mesh, the mesh including two or more materials woven together; and an induction heating element, the cartridge being positioned such that the induction heating element is around at least a portion of the cartridge, and the wick element being at least partially surrounded by the induction heating element, and the wick element being further configured to heat the vaporizable substance based on induction heating of the wick element by the induction heating element.

Abstract: Provided are methods for post drop-off passenger assistance, which can include obtaining location data indicative of an environment where an autonomous vehicle is operating, determining a completion parameter indicative of a completion of a ride of the autonomous vehicle, determining, an assistance parameter indicative of an assistance of the autonomous vehicle to a passenger of the autonomous vehicle to be provided after the completion of the ride, and controlling an operation of the autonomous vehicle for assisting the passenger. Some methods described also include obtaining sensor data and controlling operation of the autonomous vehicle based on the sensor data. Systems and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A power conversion system including a triple active bridge (TAB) is provided. The system includes a power factor correction (PFC) module and a three port converter (TPC) module, with no post-regulation or additional stages required. The TPC module includes an OBC full-bridge and an APM full-bridge, each being inductively coupled to the output of the PFC full-bridge, thereby forming the TAB. The OBC full-bridge is adapted to convert an AC input into a high-voltage DC output for a high-voltage battery, and the APM full-bridge is adapted to convert an AC input into a low-voltage DC output for a low-voltage battery. The power conversion system can accept a single-phase AC input and a three-phase AC input, has a lower current stress as compared to prior art TPCs, and freely transfers power from among any ports.

Abstract: A method for processing image data may include: obtaining a first image and a second image that capture a same scene in different views, from a first camera and a second camera, respectively; spatially aligning the first image with the second image; obtaining a color transformation matrix that maps the first image to the second image based on color values of the first image and the second image; obtaining an estimated illuminant color from an output of a neural network by inputting the color transformation matrix to the neural network, wherein the neural network is trained based on a pair of reference images of a same reference scene with a color rendition chart that are captured by different cameras having different spectral sensitivities; and performing a white balance correction on the first image based on the estimated illuminant color to output a corrected first image.

Abstract: A collapsible mobile urine container includes a container body made of malleable polymeric material having a body wall comprised of a bag or a tube, and a support member being a wire coil. The container further includes a shell having a top, a bottom, and a hinge, and the shell is configured to enclose the container body. The container body is configured to be collapsible such that it is collapsed in a first state and extended in a second state. A method of using a collapsible mobile urine container includes providing a collapsible mobile urine container, opening the container shell, extending the container body to the second state, positioning the container body relative to a user to collect urine, and collecting urine during a urination event.

Abstract: A surfactant composition in aqueous phase includes 0.5% to 15% by weight of an alkoxylated block copolymer and 0.5% to 15% by weight of an alcohol ethoxylate. The non-ionic alkyl ethoxylate is a fast wetting agent. The block copolymer, which is characterized by a longer wetting time than the non-ionic alkyl ethoxylate, disrupts the emulsion and allows the now-coated sulfur particles to escape the existing emulsion. The composition may also include an alkyl alcohol and/or glycol ether. The alkyl alcohol augments the emulsion-breaking capabilities of the diblock copolymer by providing additional surface tension reduction to the system, as well as emulsion inhibition at the aqueous-gaseous interface. The glycol ether acts as a mutual solvent, which also augments the emulsion breaking capabilities of the diblock copolymer by providing additional surface tension reduction to the system, as well as emulsion inhibition at the aqueous-gaseous interface.