Abstract: A process registers, at the user mobile computing device, one or more health-related documents for inclusion in a cloud-based digital health wallet. Furthermore, the process receives, at a user mobile computing device, a biometric identification input from the user for the registration of the one or more health-related documents. The process sends, from the user mobile computing device to a server computing device that stores the cloud-based digital health wallet, a first coded version of the biometric identification input for storage in a biometric validation data structure. Additionally, the process determines, at the user mobile computing device, a location of the user. Moreover, the process sends, from the user mobile computing device to the server computing device, a validation request at the location. The validation request includes a second coded version of a subsequently inputted biometric input from the user at the location.

Abstract: A collapsible pole stand for holding a pole may include a shaft; a pair of arms extending from a top end of the shaft, wherein the pair of arms form an upward V-shape; a middle collar rotatably engaged with a middle section of the shaft; a pair of long legs attached to and extending from the middle collar, wherein the pair of long legs form a downward V-shape; a lower collar engaged with a bottom section of the shaft; and a pair of short legs attached to and extending from the lower collar, wherein the pair of short legs form a smaller downward V-shape.

Abstract: A thermal control unit for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to one or more patient therapy devices (e.g. pads, blankets, etc.) that are in contact with a patient is disclosed. The thermal control unit allows multiple patient therapy devices to be fluidly coupled thereto and to individually monitor the temperatures, flow rates, and/or connections/disconnections of the patient therapy devices. A user interface enables a user to designate outlet ports to the therapy devices as active or inactive, and the control unit provides notifications to the user if any of the active ports experience an undesired condition, or if a patient therapy device is connected to an inactive port. The user interface further allows the user to designate one of multiple patient temperature probes as a primary probe. The primary probe is used to control the temperature of the fluid circulating through the control unit.

Abstract: Provided herein are certain compounds and imaging agents useful for detecting a condition or disorder associated with protein aggregation, compositions thereof, and methods of their use.

Abstract: Introduced here are approaches to authenticating unknown persons based on variations in the spatial properties and directionality of blood flow through vessels over time. At a high level, these approaches rely on monitoring vascular dynamics to recognize unknown persons. For example, an authentication platform may examine digital images of an anatomical region to establish how a property of the vasculature within the anatomical region changed as a result of deformation. Examples of properties include the position, size, volume, and pressure of vessels included in the vasculature, as well as the velocity and acceleration of blood flowing through the vasculature.

Abstract: An item return transaction for an item is identified at a transaction terminal. The item is authenticated using multiple factors at least some of which are independent of item code identification for the item. A fraud score is calculated based on the multiple factors, item code identification, and data that is specific to a customer associated with the transaction, specific to the item, specific to a store associated with the transaction terminal, and specific to a retailer associated with the store. The fraud score and a customer-return grade for the customer are processed to determine whether the transaction can complete at the terminal without assistance or whether the transaction is to be held in abeyance for an audit (onsite audit or remote network-based audit). In an embodiment, the t terminal is a Self-Service Terminal (SST) and the transaction is a self-item return transaction conducted by a customer at the terminal.

Abstract: Improvements in a molecular-dynamic simulator provide ways to save energy during computation and reduce die area consumed on an integrated circuit. Examples of such improvements include different interaction modules for different ranges, the use of streaming along rows while multicasting along columns in an array of interaction modules, the selection of computation units based on balancing computational costs and communication costs, the use of fences in networks that connect computation units, and the use of bond calculators to carry out specialized bond calculations.

Abstract: A pipe is provided which extends from a first portion to a second portion. The pipe is arranged to transfer fluid at an operational pressure from the first portion to the second portion. The pipe comprises a bend portion between the first and second portions in which the pipe transitions from extending in a first direction A to extending in a second direction B. The bend portion of the pipe comprises a non-circular cross section, the non-circular cross section having a shape selected to resist relative movement of the first and second portions when the pipe is subject to the operational pressure.

Abstract: A thermal monitoring system (10) is for monitoring a touch interaction between two persons based on heat tracking. A thermal stimulus generator (12) is used to generate coded or patterned thermal stimuli (14). The thermal stimulus generator is arranged, to generate the thermal stimuli so that when the user touches a subject with one of a defined set of touching areas of the hand, one of the thermal stimuli interposes the touch interaction and applies the thermal stimulus to the skin of the user. This leaves an impression of the thermal pattern or code (16) embodied by the thermal stimulus on the skin of the subject. Different touching locations of the hand are uniquely associated with thermal stimuli with different thermal patterns or codes, allowing for retrospective tracking of touch events based on thermal monitoring of the touch interaction.

Abstract: A surface protector includes a surface protector base, a hollow nail attachment component embedded within the surface protector base, and a pad adjacent the surface protector base. The hollow nail attachment component includes a base, an upper edge protruding from the surface protector base, and a wall extending between the base and the upper edge. In some examples, the upper edge is serrated. The upper edge can be configured to attach to a piece of furniture.

Abstract: A patient handling device includes a frame for supporting a patient, a controller, and two alert lights which are activated when a controller detects an alert situation, such as, but not limited to, a patient exiting from the patient handling device. The controller is in communication with the alert lights and operable to monitor an integrated bed exit system. The alert lights are positioned adjacent the foot end corners of the frame and are viewable by a user positioned anywhere within a 270 degree section of a circle defined at the center of the patient handling device. The alert lights include one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

Abstract: A child seat having a coupling element mountable to a free-standing base and mountable to a supportable base is disclosed. The free-standing base includes a bench and at least one leg extending from the bench. The supportable base includes a support mechanism for coupling the supportable base to a support structure. A system including the child seat and the free-standing base is also disclosed. A system including the child seat and the supportable base is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of maintaining corn protein yield during extraction and managing stickiness and viscosity comprising obtaining a corn material having a corn protein content and washing the corn material to remove non-protein components with an ethanol-water solvent comprising at least 85 wt % ethanol to obtain a corn protein isolate, wherein the loss of corn protein content during extraction is less than 10% of total corn protein.

Abstract: A mechanically and piezoelectrically anisotropic polymer thin film is formed from a crystallizable polymer and an additive configured to interact with the polymer to facilitate chain alignment and, in some examples, create a higher crystalline content within the polymer thin film. The polymer thin film and its method of manufacture may be characterized by a bimodal molecular weight distribution where the molecular weight of the additive may be less than approximately 5% of the molecular weight of the crystallizable polymer. Example polymers may include vinylidene fluoride, trifluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinyl fluoride. Example additives may occupy up to approximately 60 wt. % of the polymer thin film. The polymer thin film may be characterized by a piezoelectric coefficient (d31) of at least approximately 5 pC/N or an electromechanical coupling factor (k31) of at least approximately 0.1.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of preparing 8-hydroxy-2,2,14,14-tetramethylpentadecanedioic acid and methods of making a pharmaceutical material comprising a purified amount of 8-hydroxy-2,2,14, 14-tetramethylpentadecanedioic acid. Also provided are compositions and pharmaceutical materials including a purified amount of 8-hydroxy-2,2,14,14-tetramethylpentadecanedioic acid as well as methods of treating various diseases and conditions using the compositions and pharmaceutical materials.

Abstract: A method and system for providing an artificial turf edge. In one embodiment, the system includes: a raised border configured to define at least a portion of an artificial turf area, the raised border comprising a main wall and a bottom flange extending outwardly from a bottom portion of the main wall, wherein the main wall comprises an interior surface configured to face inwardly toward the artificial turf area and an inclined exterior surface configured to face outwardly from the artificial turf area, wherein the interior surface is configured to retain at least one layer of a first base material disposed above an underlying surface within the artificial turf area, and wherein the bottom flange is configured to be secured to the underlying surface of the artificial turf area, and wherein the inclined exterior surface is configured to be secured to an artificial turf material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatuses of processing a substrate. The apparatus includes a process chamber, the process chamber including a chamber body, a substrate support, and a remote plasma source. The substrate support is configured to support a substrate within the processing region. The remote plasma source is coupled to the chamber body through a connector. The remote plasma source includes a body, an inlet, an inductive coil, and one or more UV sources. The body has a first end, a second end, and a tube spanning between the first end and the second end. The inlet is coupled to a gas source configured to introduce one or more gases into the body through the first end of the body. The inductive coil loops around the tube. The one or more UV sources are coupled to the first end of the body.

Abstract: Golf club heads include at least one weight port situated to retain weights and positioned above an approximate club face geometric center with the club in a standard address position. One, two, or more weight ports can be located above the club face center in a club crown or other portion of a club body. Club head vertical center of gravity can be selected to compensate dynamic loft associated with locating the club head center of gravity well behind the club face. Three-dimensional adjustment of club head center of gravity is possible.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing an object. The system may include a support, and a print head operatively connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may include a first module configured to discharge a material, a second module configured to compact the material, and an actuator connected to the second module and configured to apply a force to the second module. The system may further include a controller in communication with the actuator. The controller may be configured to determine an operating parameter of the print head, and to selectively adjust the force applied by the actuator to the second module based on the operating parameter.

Abstract: A patient support may be adjustable in height, width, length or a combination thereof. The patient support may be usable with normal sized patients or with bariatric patients. The patient support has a variety of features to enhance operability and/or functionality, including a width adjustable caster frame, width adjustable deck portions, a width adjustable headboard and an extendible foot board to provide extra length. An enhanced lift mechanism can accommodate bariatric patients and alternative functionality in achieving deck positions improves patient comfort. Various parts of the patient support including deck panels and the footboard may be removed and replaced with ease without complicated connectors.