Abstract: The invention relates to mutant forms of lysenin. The invention also relates to analyte characterisation using the mutant forms of lysenin.

Abstract: A method includes a computer receiving a fulfillment request associated with one or more items. Responsive to receiving the fulfillment request, the computer determines estimated weight data based on the one or more items in the fulfillment request. The computer obtains actual weight data associated with the fulfillment request for one or more items. The computer verifies that the actual weight data corresponds to the estimated weight data. The computer performs additional processing based on verifying.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling one or more of mobile services for a mobile communication device (also referred to herein as a Controllable Mobile Device or CMD), and in particular, when the device is being used and the vehicle, operated by the user of the device, is moving. In addition, one aspect of the invention generally relates to a method and system for modifying a user's driving behaviors, in particular to a system and method for modifying a user's unsafe driving behaviors, e.g., using one or more services of a controllable mobile device while driving, by providing a score to the user rating indicating that they are using a mobile device in a distracting way, or driving in a manner that indicates that they are distracted.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling one or more of mobile services for a mobile communication device (also referred to herein as a Controllable Mobile Device or CMD), and in particular, when the device is being used and the vehicle, operated by the user of the device, is moving. In addition, one aspect of the invention generally relates to a method and system for modifying a user's driving behaviors, in particular to a system and method for modifying a user's unsafe driving behaviors, e.g., using one or more services of a controllable mobile device while driving, by providing a score to the user rating indicating that they are using a mobile device in a distracting way, or driving in a manner that indicates that they are distracted.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling one or more of mobile services for a mobile communication device (also referred to herein as a Controllable Mobile Device or CMD), and in particular, when the device is being used and the vehicle, operated by the user of the device, is moving. In addition, one aspect of the invention generally relates to a method and system for modifying a user's driving behaviors, in particular to a system and method for modifying a user's unsafe driving behaviors, e.g., using one or more services of a controllable mobile device while driving, by providing a score to the user rating indicating that they are using a mobile device in a distracting way, or driving in a manner that indicates that they are distracted.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes: (a) a build platform dispensing assembly carrying a plurality of build platforms; (b) at least two additive manufacturing apparatus, each apparatus configured for receiving a removable build platform on which objects can be produced; (c) a build platform buffering assembly configured for removably receiving at least one build platform on which an object has been produced; (d) a cleaning apparatus; and (e) a robot operatively associated with each cleaning apparatus, the at least two additive manufacturing apparatus, the build platform dispensing assembly, and the build platform buffering assembly.

Abstract: A grating coupled laser (GCL) includes an active section and a passive section. The passive section is butt coupled to the active section to form a butt joint with the active section. The active section includes an active waveguide. The passive section includes a passive waveguide, a transmit grating coupler, and a top cladding. The passive waveguide is optically coupled end to end with the active waveguide and includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the passive waveguide is positioned between the second portion of the passive waveguide and the active waveguide. The transmit grating coupler is optically coupled to the passive waveguide and includes grating teeth that extend upward from the second portion of the passive waveguide. The top cladding is positioned directly above the first portion of the passive waveguide and is absent directly above at least some of the transmit grating coupler.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes: (a) a build platform dispensing assembly carrying a plurality of build platforms; (b) at least two additive manufacturing apparatus, each apparatus configured for receiving a removable build platform on which objects can be produced; (c) a build platform buffering assembly configured for removably receiving at least one build platform on which an object has been produced; (d) a cleaning apparatus; and (e) a robot operatively associated with each cleaning apparatus, the at least two additive manufacturing apparatus, the build platform dispensing assembly, and the build platform buffering assembly.

Abstract: A computer system detects an object in a field-of-view (FOV) using at least one sensor coupled to the computer system and determines a shape of the object using a processor of the computer system. An overlay element having the shape and a changeable characteristic is created and a series of values of a parameter over a period of time is obtained. Multiple representations of the overlay element are rendered with the changeable characteristic changed based on the series of values of the parameter and serially presented on a display of the computer system to at least partially occlude the object.

Abstract: A computer system detects an object in a field-of-view (FOV) using at least one sensor coupled to the computer system and determines a shape of the object using a processor of the computer system. An overlay element having the shape and a changeable characteristic is created and a value of a parameter is obtained. A representation of the overlay element is rendered with the changeable characteristic set based on a value of the parameter and presented on a display of the computer system to at least partially occlude the object.

Abstract: A master latch includes a latch input node and a latch output node, a first inverter with an input and an output, the input coupled to the latch input node and the output coupled to the latch output node, and a second inverter with an input and an output, the input coupled to the latch output node and the output coupled to the latch input node. The master latch further includes a first pull-up device connected between a source voltage and the latch input node, the first pull-up device configured to pull the latch input node up towards the source voltage when the latch output node is low, and a first pull-down device connected between the latch input node and a ground voltage, the first pull-down device configured to pull the latch input node towards the ground voltage when the latch output node is high.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide for an apparatus, computer-accessible medium, system and method for detection, analysis and use of fetal heart rate and movement. In accordance with certain exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, an exemplary system can include: at least one electrocardiogram sensor providing first signals or information regarding the at least one subject; a plurality of inertial measurement units providing second signals or information regarding the at least one subject; a plurality of acoustic sensors providing third signals or information regarding the at least one subject; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to determine data regarding the fetal heart rate based on the first, second and third signals or information.

Abstract: A computer system enhances guidance information on a display, allowing a user position and orientation in 3D space to be achieved. In some embodiments, the guidance is visual, for example the blurring of display objects not at the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is aural, for example placing a sound moving to the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is tactile, for example using haptic pads attached to a head-mounted display to push the user in a specified direction. The system may be used to guide the user spatially for the performing of a task, to help the user avoid sensitive components, or to guide the user to position a sensor, such as a camera, in an optimal direction for taking measurements. The system includes head positioning, hand positioning and gaze positioning techniques.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling one or more of mobile services for a mobile communication device (also referred to herein as a Controllable Mobile Device or CMD), and in particular, when the device is being used and the vehicle, operated by the user of the device, is moving. In addition, one aspect of the invention generally relates to a method and system for modifying a user's driving behaviors, in particular to a system and method for modifying a user's unsafe driving behaviors, e.g., using one or more services of a controllable mobile device while driving, by providing a score to the user rating indicating that they are using a mobile device in a distracting way, or driving in a manner that indicates that they are distracted.

Abstract: A person who is not wearing a hybrid reality (HR) system communicates with the HR system without using a network communications link using a body pose. An image of an individual is captured using an image capture device and a computing device recognizes a body pose of the individual based on the image. The computing device then selects a response body pose based on the recognized body pose and prompts a user of the HR system to perform the response body pose as a response to the individual. The user is a different person than the individual.

Abstract: A computer system enhances guidance information on a display, allowing a user position and orientation in 3D space to be achieved. In some embodiments, the guidance is visual, for example the blurring of display objects not at the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is aural, for example placing a sound moving to the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is tactile, for example using haptic pads attached to a head-mounted display to push the user in a specified direction. The system may be used to guide the user spatially for the performing of a task, to help the user avoid sensitive components, or to guide the user to position a sensor, such as a camera, in an optimal direction for taking measurements. The system includes head positioning, hand positioning and gaze positioning techniques.

Abstract: A system includes beacon devices with phosphor located on their exteriors. The phosphor is formulated to receive first electromagnetic radiation and emit second electromagnetic radiation in response. The system also includes a head-mounted display (HMD) with a display positioned in a field-of-view (FOV) of a user, an emitter positioned to transmit the first electromagnetic radiation, and an imaging device sensitive to the second wavelength range. A processor of the HMD is programmed to receive an image from the imaging device, determine positions of the beacon devices based on the image, establish a path for the user to follow based on the positions of the beacon devices, and provide a visible cue on the display that indicates the path.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling one or more of mobile services for a mobile communication device (also referred to herein as a Controllable Mobile Device or CMD), and in particular, when the device is being used and the vehicle, operated by the user of the device, is moving. In addition, one aspect of the invention generally relates to a method and system for modifying a user's driving behaviors, in particular to a system and method for modifying a user's unsafe driving behaviors, e.g., using one or more services of a controllable mobile device while driving, by providing a score to the user rating indicating that they are using a mobile device in a distracting way, or driving in a manner that indicates that they are distracted.

Abstract: A computer system enhances guidance information on a display, allowing a user position and orientation in 3D space to be achieved. In some embodiments, the guidance is visual, for example the blurring of display objects not at the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is aural, for example placing a sound moving to the desired position. In some embodiments, the guidance is tactile, for example using haptic pads attached to a head-mounted display to push the user in a specified direction. The system may be used to guide the user spatially for the performing of a task, to help the user avoid sensitive components, or to guide the user to position a sensor, such as a camera, in an optimal direction for taking measurements. The system includes head positioning, hand positioning and gaze positioning techniques.

Abstract: A person who is not using a hybrid reality (HR) system communicates with the HR system without using a network communications link using a body pose. Data is received from a sensor and an individual is detected in the sensor data. A first situation of at least one body part of the individual in 3D space is ascertained at a first time and a body pose is determined based on the first situation of the at least one body part. An action is decided on based on the body pose and the action is performed on an HR system worn by a user.