Abstract: A variable de-energizing phase duty cycle Dd is generated based on an input signal to optimize for a low duty cycle in a freewheeling phase. A variable energizing phase duty cycle De is generated based on a buck-boost control loop tracking the input signal. A tri-state buck-boost converter is controlled using the variable energizing phase duty cycle De and the variable de-energizing phase duty cycle Dd.

Abstract: Provided is a preparing method of linear carbonate compounds, including performing a coupling reaction of carbon dioxide in the presence of a titanium dioxide complex. The titanium dioxide complex includes an anatase phase and a rutile phase, a reduced titanium dioxide which is formed by selectively reducing any one of the anatase phase and the rutile phase, and a metallic oxide bound to the reduced titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A surgical robotics system can include a column-based mount platform and at least one robotic arm coupled to the mount platform. The robotic arm can include a setup linkage and a distal manipulator linkage that collectively define a remote center of motion. The setup linkage can be adjusted to manipulate a pose of the distal manipulator linkage and a location of the remote center of motion. Further, the distal manipulator linkage can be configured to isolate a degree of freedom of motion of a tool coupled thereto to articulate the tool about the remote center of motion. Optionally, the mount platform can be supported by a column of a surgical bed or system. Further, the setup linkage can be robotic. Furthermore, the distal manipulator linkage can use a hardware-constrained remote center of motion. In some embodiments, the distal manipulator linkage can include a parallelogram linkage.

Abstract: A matching making carrier service system and method that enables users to connect and collaborate on carrier services is described. The system provides a platform for users to search for each other for goods transportation purposes, such that a requester user and a traveler user can agree upon a freelance carrier service. The system may be configured to provide means to verify each user to provide reliable security of transactions between users. The system may be configured to provide escrow services to hold payment in secured means, such that payment may be configured to reliably provided upon completion of tasks. The platform may be configured to provide a feedback and review system such that users can be rated and ranked for the services rendered. The system may be configured to provide security encryption to ensure reliable interaction between users.

Abstract: Robotic medical systems can be capable of establishing procedural setup. A robotic medical system can include a kinematic chain having at least a first robotic arm. The robotic medical system can be configured to execute first movement of the kinematic chain to a first pose in accordance with a first recommended pose corresponding to a first procedure to be performed on a patient. After the kinematic chain reaches the first pose, the robotic medical system can obtain first data corresponding to a boundary condition of the kinematic chain in accordance with an input from a user and/or second data corresponding to a current state of the patient. The robotic medical system can be configured to adjust at least a portion of the kinematic chain from the first pose to a second pose in accordance with the obtained first data and/or second data.

Abstract: A hoisting system including a hoisting apparatus and a connector. The connector including a first part and a second part, one of which is suspended from the hoisting apparatus and the other secured to the load. Each of the first and second parts includes corresponding curved surface that enclose a cylindrical volume. The curved surface of the second part being coaxial but spaced from one another, wherein one of the first part or the second part is provided with a plurality of pins which are spaced around a circumference of and extend radially from the curved surface of the one of the first part or the second part. The curved surface of the other one of the first part or the second part is provided with an indexing channel and a plurality of entry channels.

Abstract: Robotic medical systems can be capable of intra-operative setup adjustment. A robotic system can include comprises a kinematic chain for performing a procedure. The robotic system can be configured to detect one or more conditions encountered by the kinematic chain. The one or more conditions can correspond to a respective adjustment to a pose of the kinematic chain. In response to detecting the one or more conditions or upon user request, the robotic system can generate a recommended adjustment of the kinematic chain in accordance with the one or more conditions. The robotic system can present a notification of the recommended adjustment of the kinematic chain to a user. In accordance with a determination that a first user command to execute the recommended adjustment has been received, the robotic system can adjust the pose of the kinematic chain in accordance with the recommended adjustment.

Abstract: Methods and systems for compact presentation of automatically summarized information according to rule-based graphically represented information. One of the methods includes obtaining, via a user accessible user interface, a request for uploaded textual information to be analyzed. Ontology information is accessed based on an indicated type associated with the textual information, and ontology information for the type. The ontology information specifies nodes, with the nodes causing the server system to extract values for textual expressions defined by the nodes, and relational information between the nodes, with the relational information indicating links between textual expressions. The textual information is parsed based on the ontology information. The parsing causes traversal of the nodes and extraction of values from associated textual expressions based on the textual information. Values are obtained based on the parsing, with the values being utilized as summary information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing an item resolution service. Users may add entries to an electronic list (e.g., a grocery list), via voice input, text message, or other input to a mobile, desktop, or web application. The list entries may contain general descriptions (e.g., “milk,” “eggs,” “bread,” etc.) that can be associated with various items available from various suppliers. The item resolution service may determine, for individual list entries, a specific item based on factors such as the user who created the entry, the order or browsing history of that user, the geographic location of another user (e.g., a user who is currently located at a particular grocery store), or other factors. The list entries may thus be converted to items in an electronic shopping cart, which may then be ordered for delivery, in-store pickup, or presented in a manner that facilitates acquiring the items in person.

Abstract: Surgical robotic systems may guide a user to align an instrument's insertion axis with a camera field of view. A surgical robotic system can include a first robotic arm coupled to a camera and a second robotic arm coupled to a surgical tool. The surgical tool can have a tool insertion axis along a shaft of the surgical tool. The surgical robotic system can be configured to determine whether the tool insertion axis overlaps with a field of view of the camera and provide a notification to a user in accordance with a determination that the tool insertion axis does not overlap with the field of view of the camera.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for data projection. Embodiments include receiving a schema defining a data projection, wherein the schema references data items from a plurality of data sources. Embodiments include receiving, based on the schema, a plurality of data events related to the data projection. Embodiments include loading information associated with the plurality of data events into a graph database based on the schema. Embodiments include determining that one or more completeness rules associated with the schema are satisfied based on the information associated with the plurality of data events. Embodiments include providing, based on the determining that the one or more completeness rules associated with the schema are satisfied, the information associated with the plurality of data events from the graph database to a data projection object for consumption by one or more services.

Abstract: Provided is a preparing method of linear carbonate compounds, including performing a coupling reaction of carbon dioxide in the presence of a titanium dioxide complex. The titanium dioxide complex includes an anatase phase and a rutile phase, a reduced titanium dioxide which is formed by selectively reducing any one of the anatase phase and the rutile phase, and a metallic oxide bound to the reduced titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A method for managing modules, performed by a module management apparatus, may comprise receiving a module generation request from a user; generating a module according to the module generation request and transmitting the module to the user; receiving a module registration request from the user; and registering the module according to the module registration request.

Abstract: A system for managing metadata on the basis of fetching in a big data platform includes: one or more client servers, each including a service provider configured to provide a user with application sets corresponding to different services generated by different subjects and a metadata agent configured to query or update metadata corresponding to each of the services; and a master server configured to manage the metadata corresponding to each of the services.

Abstract: Methods and systems for compact presentation of automatically summarized information according to rule-based graphically represented information. One of the methods includes obtaining, via a user accessible user interface, a request for uploaded textual information to be analyzed. Ontology information is accessed based on an indicated type associated with the textual information, and ontology information for the type. The ontology information specifies nodes, with the nodes causing the server system to extract values for textual expressions defined by the nodes, and relational information between the nodes, with the relational information indicating links between textual expressions. The textual information is parsed based on the ontology information. The parsing causes traversal of the nodes and extraction of values from associated textual expressions based on the textual information. Values are obtained based on the parsing, with the values being utilized as summary information.

Abstract: An annular isolation device for managed pressure drilling includes a first housing portion coupled to a second housing portion; a packing element at least partially disposed in the first housing portion; a penetrator coupled to the first housing portion; and a carrier coupled to the second housing portion, wherein the carrier is configured to receive a portion of the penetrator.

Abstract: A method for a cosmetologist to apply eyelash extensions onto natural eyelashes a person may include visually identifying a target eyelash through a magnifying glass. The target eyelash may be a natural eyelash of the person having multiple rows of natural eyelashes. The method may include gripping an eyelash extension with an eyelash manipulation tool, and attaching a top surface of the eyelash extension onto a bottom surface of the target eyelash using the eyelash manipulation tool. An eyelash application kit may be used during implementation of the method. The eyelash application kit may include an eyelash isolation tool including a ring and a prong mechanically coupled with and extending from the ring. The eyelash application kit may also include a magnifying tool including a head fitting and a magnifying glass mechanically coupled with the head fitting. The eyelash application kit may include an eyelash straightener and curler, which may be heated.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for securely storing data are provided. In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage module is provided for securely storing data. A storage-side processor is provided for selectively granting access to the stored data on the computer-readable storage module. A user-side memory for storing an output generation record is also provided. A user-side processor configured to provide a password receiving module for receiving a password candidate, an output generation module for using the password candidate received to attempt to access the output generation record and for generating an output based on whether the attempt to access the output generation record is successful, and an output communication module for communicating the output generated by the output generation module to the storage-side processor are also provided.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling access to a first computer using traps. The method and system involves providing a first trap designation by designating a portion of the first computer as being a first trap; receiving from a requesting computer, a request to access the first computer; determining from the request, requested portions of the first computer; and determining if the requested portions comprise the first trap. If the requested portions comprise the first trap, determining if the request to access the first trap is authorized. If and only if the request to access the first trap is authorized, the method and system involves operating the first computer according to a first operating protocol; otherwise, the method and system involves operating the first computer according a second operating protocol. If the requested portions do not comprise the first trap, the method and system involves a third operating protocol.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling access to a computer device with access counting is disclosed. The method involves operating a first computer and a second computer. The method includes operating the second computer to access the first computer; monitoring the second computer to determine a second access metric relative to the second computer; monitoring the first computer to determine a first access metric relative to the first computer; comparing the access metrics; and, based on comparing the access metrics, determining if an access condition is met, and, if the access condition is met, further permitting the second computer to access the first computer, otherwise interrupting access to the first computer by the one or more external computers.