Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a multi-stage capture process for capture of CO2 from air. A first or initial sorption process is used to sorb CO2 from air. After sorption from the air is complete, the desorption step of the initial stage is used to form a secondary CO2-containing stream that is passed into one or more additional sorption stages. This secondary CO2-containing stream can be at a concentration of roughly 1.0 vol % or more. Sorption of CO2 from the secondary CO2-containing stream is performed using a different contacting method, such as a contacting method that is higher efficiency. The second or later CO2 sorption stage can produce a CO2-containing output stream with a CO2 concentration of 80 vol % or more, or 90 vol % or more, or 95 vol % or more. This high purity output stream can then be sequestered and/or used for further processing.

Abstract: A system for measuring the conductivity of a flexible media positioned between a conductive backing and a conductive roller, wherein the conductive roller contacts the flexible media in a roller contact region. A pressure control mechanism presses the conductive roller against the second surface of the flexible media with a specified contact pressure, and a motion control system provide a relative motion between the conductive roller and the flexible media. A resistance measuring system connected to the conductive roller and the conductive backing measures the conductivity of the flexible media within the roller contact region. A data recording system records the measured conductivity of the media as a function of position.

Abstract: In one example, a system can receive an order from a client device. The system can also receive data about a set of print queues at a set of printers via a network. The system can then determine a set of queue times corresponding to the set of print queues. Each respective queue time can be determined based on a corresponding print queue. The system can generate an estimated wait time for the order based on the set of queue times. The system can then transmit the estimated wait time to the client device for display in a graphical user interface to a user associated with the order.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for reducing noise in health monitoring including monitoring systems, methods and/or devices receiving a health signal and/or having at least one sensor for health monitoring.

Abstract: Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for generating dentures are provided. An example system includes a motion capture system that captures patient jaw motion and generates patient jaw motion data; and a denture design system that generates a denture design based on the patient jaw motion data. An example method includes acquiring a digital reference denture model of a reference denture; selecting a denture tooth library based on the digital reference denture model; selecting and aligning denture library teeth from the selected denture tooth library to the digital reference denture model; generating a denture base digital model based on the digital reference denture model and the aligned denture library teeth; and fabricating a physical denture based from the denture base digital model.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for performing an auto-setup of a smile design for a patient using a digital orthodontics model. A method can include accessing, by a computer system, a digital orthodontics model for a patient and an image of the patient showing the patient's existing teeth, accessing orthodontics rules with permissible degrees of movement for each tooth, determining, based on the rules, tooth movements along an arch form defined in the model to achieve a desired teeth arrangement for the patient, selecting a set of veneers from amongst sets of veneers to achieve the desired teeth arrangement based on the tooth movements, overlaying the digital orthodontics model with teeth of the selected set, augmenting the image of the patient's teeth with the model having the teeth of the selected set, and returning at least the augmented image.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for selecting a tooth library for auto-designing a dental appliance. A method includes receiving, by a computer system, patient tooth data including a scan of the patient's teeth, identifying markers on the teeth in the patient tooth data, such as opposing tooth edges, determining teeth measurements based on the markers, such as determining a width between the opposing tooth edges, and selecting, from a static tooth library data store, a subset of tooth libraries based on the teeth measurements and based on: identifying at least one tooth library having respective tooth width measurements within a threshold range of the determined width of the tooth in the patient tooth data, and adding the identified at least one tooth library to the subset of tooth libraries. The method also includes selecting a candidate tooth library from the subset based on the candidate tooth library satisfying dental-appliance-fit criteria.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for performing an auto-setup of a digital denture model. A method includes accessing, by a computer system, a digital denture model for a patient including upper and lower teeth, defining an arch form for the lower teeth, defining an occlusal plane relative to the arch form, identifying datums for each tooth in the digital denture model, leveling each tooth in the digital denture model based on the respective datums being positioned relative to the occlusal plane, and snapping each tooth in the digital denture model to the arch form. Until a threshold level of movement is achieved between each tooth and at least one of (i) an adjacent tooth and (ii) a tooth in vertical contact, the method includes iteratively: adjusting positioning of the tooth in the digital denture model to resolve interproximal (IP) contacts, and adjusting vertical positioning of the tooth.

Abstract: A method for generating a digital denture model can include receiving scans of dentures generated by a CT scan. The scans can include a bite scan showing the positioning of an upper and lower denture in a patient bite orientation. The bite scan can be used to position upper and lower denture scans in the patient bite orientation and a denture model can be generated from the upper and lower scans in the patient bite orientation. Irregularities in the denture model, such as voids and metallic inclusions, can be corrected to provide a smooth model surface. Color images of the dentures can be correlated with the denture model to provide a colored denture model. During the CT scan, prompts can be generated for displaying quality analysis information during scanning, recommendations for adjustments to equipment or orientation of the dentures, and steps for performing the scan.

Abstract: Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for determining and tracking movement are provided. An example apparatus that includes a position indicating system having a first light emitter positioned and oriented to emit light in a first direction, a second light emitter positioned and oriented to emit light in a second direction, the second direction being collinear with and opposite to the first direction; and a third light emitter positioned and oriented to emit light in a third direction, the third direction being different than the first direction and the second direction. The third direction may be offset from the first direction by an offset angle that is an acute angle. The apparatus may also include a screen; an imaging system configured to capture an image of the screen. The first light emitter and the third light emitter may both be configured to emit light toward the screen.

Abstract: A storage pod for use with a delivery vehicle is provided. The storage pod is configured to store packages and to dispense them when sufficiently close to a delivery location. Methods of delivering packages using a storage pod are provided.

Abstract: Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for generating dentures are provided. An example system includes a motion capture system that captures patient jaw motion and generates patient jaw motion data; and a denture design system that generates a denture design based on the patient jaw motion data. An example method includes acquiring a digital reference denture model of a reference denture; selecting a denture tooth library based on the digital reference denture model; selecting and aligning denture library teeth from the selected denture tooth library to the digital reference denture model; generating a denture base digital model based on the digital reference denture model and the aligned denture library teeth; and fabricating a physical denture based from the denture base digital model.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pulse oximetry method in which the contribution of venous capillaries to photo-plethysmogram is reduced below 25%.

Abstract: Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for generating motion-based dental splints are provided. An example dental splint includes a thin-shell aligner and a contact surface formed based on motion data. The motion data may include relative motion data based on movement of a patients upper dentition with respect to the patients lower dentition. The contact surface may include one or more ridges corresponding to the positions of a contact region on the opposing dentition as a jaw movement is performed. The dental splint may be used to treat temporomandibular joint disorder. An example method includes acquiring an impression of a patients dentition; acquiring jaw motion data for the patient; generating a thin-shell appliance for the patient based on the impression; generating a contact surface based on the motion data; and joining the contact surface with the thin-shell appliance.

Abstract: Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for coupling to a patients dentition are provided. An example apparatus includes a base region, an extension member connected to the base region, a first arm configured to couple to a first side of the patients dentition, a second arm configured to couple to a second side of the patients dentition. The extension member is configured to protrude out from the patients mouth and includes an includes an attachment assembly for removably connecting with a position indicator system. The apparatus may include a registration tool that removably couples the position indicator system and includes a scan end configured to be scanned with the patients dentition. The apparatus may include a removable alignment apparatus that includes at least one dentition fitting surface configured to fit to a surface of the patients dentition.

Abstract: Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for determining and tracking movement are provided. An example apparatus that includes a position indicating system having a first light emitter positioned and oriented to emit light in a first direction, a second light emitter positioned and oriented to emit light in a second direction, the second direction being collinear with and opposite to the first direction; and a third light emitter positioned and oriented to emit light in a third direction, the third direction being different than the first direction and the second direction. The third direction may be offset from the first direction by an offset angle that is an acute angle. The apparatus may also include a screen; an imaging system configured to capture an image of the screen. The first light emitter and the third light emitter may both be configured to emit light toward the screen.

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides for setting up teeth, such as dentures and dental appliances, based on motion data. A method can include receiving, by a computing system, a digital representation of the patient's jaw movement, receiving a digital model of at least a portion of the patient's upper and lower teeth, receiving user input indicating selection of at least a first tooth in the digital model as moveable, at least a second tooth as fixed, and at least a third tooth as ignored, moving the at least portion of the upper teeth and the lower teeth along movement pathways indicated by the digital representation of jaw movement, and automatically adjusting a position of the selected first tooth based on detecting the position of the selected at least first tooth as colliding or interfering with one or more other teeth represented by the digital model along one of the movement pathways.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for reducing noise in health monitoring including monitoring systems, methods and/or devices receiving a health signal and/or having at least one sensor for health monitoring.

Abstract: Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for determining and tracking movement are provided. An example apparatus that includes a position indicating system having a first light emitter positioned and oriented to emit light in a first direction, a second light emitter positioned and oriented to emit light in a second direction, the second direction being collinear with and opposite to the first direction; and a third light emitter positioned and oriented to emit light in a third direction, the third direction being different than the first direction and the second direction. The third direction may be offset from the first direction by an offset angle that is an acute angle. The apparatus may also include a screen; an imaging system configured to capture an image of the screen. The first light emitter and the third light emitter may both be configured to emit light toward the screen.