Abstract: An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a discontinuous plurality of track sections on which an automated carrier may be directed to move, and the automated carrier includes a base structure on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier.

Abstract: A firearm with a slide and a frame. The slide has a slide rail. The frame has a frame rail. The frame rail interfaces with the slide rail. The frame rail has a lubrication groove and a debris removal port. The lubrication groove extends along a surface of the frame rail that bears against the slide rail during operation of the firearm. The debris removal port has gap within the frame rail proximate to an end of the lubrication groove.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide an ultrasound scanner with a display interface are described. An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound scanner having an interface configured to display a visual representation, and a first transceiver configured to communicate over a communication link. The ultrasound system includes a display device having a reader configured to read the visual representation displayed by the ultrasound scanner, and a second transceiver configured to, responsive to the reader reading the visual representation, initiate communication with the first transceiver of the ultrasound scanner over the communication link to pair the ultrasound scanner and the display device.

Abstract: A programmable motion system is disclosed that includes a dynamic end effector system. The dynamic end effector system includes an end effector that is coupled via a dynamic coupling to the programmable motion system, wherein the dynamic coupling provides that at least a portion of the end effector may spin with respect to an other portion of the end effector.

Abstract: An object processing system within a trailer for a tracker trailer is discloses. The object processing system includes an input area of the trailer at which objects to be processed may be presented, a perception system for providing perception data regarding objects to be processed, and a primary transport system for providing transport of each object in one of at least two primary transport directions within the trailer based on the perception data.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for providing high flow vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a high flow vacuum source that provides an opening with an area of high flow vacuum at the end effector such that objects may be engaged while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening, and a load detection system for characterizing the load presented by the object.

Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, where the plurality of storage bins is in communication with a retrieval conveyance system, a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for receiving the storage bins from the plurality of bins, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin, and a movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination bins.

Abstract: An interactive touch-screen display device includes a liquid crystal layer; a conductive layer, the conductive layer being translucent and electronically grounded; a polarizer; and a glass layer, wherein the conductive layer contacts the glass layer and contacts the polarizer. Additionally, a method of assembling an interactive touch-screen display device includes creating an assembly by layering a liquid crystal layer and a polarizer. The method also includes bringing a conductive material proximate to the polarizer; creating a static charge on the conductive material to attract dust particles to the conductive material; and removing the conductive material, thereby carrying away dust particles.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for processing requests for digital components. A method includes receiving a request from a client device for a digital component generated by a first SDK installed at a client device, examining data fields of the request by servers, generating real-time requests by the servers, and transmitting each real-time request to a third-party digital component provider by the servers. The method further includes receiving responses to the real-time requests from the third party digital component provider by the servers, selecting a particular response to transmit to the client device responsive to the request for the digital component by the servers, and transmitting the particular response to the first SDK with instructions specifying which SDK installed at the client device is required to render a digital component included in the particular response by the servers.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an armour layer of a flexible pipe for transporting fluid from a subsea location and apparatus are provided. The method comprises winding a first length of composite tape to form a first section of the armour layer and positioning an end region of the first length of composite tape over an end region of a second length of composite tape to form an overlapping tape section. Heat and pressure is applied to the overlapping tape section to form a joined overlapping tape section in which the first length of tape is joined to the second length of tape such that the joined overlapping tape section has a lap shear strength of at least 11 MPa. The joined overlapping tape section and the second length of composite tape are wound to form a second section of the armour layer.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for processing requests for digital components. A method includes receiving a request from a client device for a digital component generated by a first SDK installed at a client device, examining data fields of the request by servers, generating real-time requests by the servers, and transmitting each real-time request to a third-party digital component provider by the servers. The method further includes receiving responses to the real-time requests from the third party digital component provider by the servers, selecting a particular response to transmit to the client device responsive to the request for the digital component by the servers, and transmitting the particular response to the first SDK with instructions specifying which SDK installed at the client device is required to render a digital component included in the particular response by the servers.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a rearview system detects the present and information regarding one or more second vehicles. The system uses the information regarding the second vehicles to determine whether a collision may occur. In the event of a predictive collision, the system provides the user a warning. In another embodiment, the rearview system presents video data having different fields-of-capture. In another embodiment, the system includes a user interface that includes a display and a haptic pad. The display presents information. The haptic pad enables the user to provide information to the system. A location on the haptic pad corresponds to a location on the display. The user may manipulate the haptic pad to activate icons presented on the display.

Abstract: A vehicle dashboard assembly includes a dashboard defining a component opening and a slot in the component opening, the slot having a first slot portion, a second slot portion extending from the first slot portion, and a third slot portion extending from the second slot portion and higher than the first slot portion. The assembly further includes a component configured to be received in the component opening, and at least one bracket coupled to the component and comprising a projection extending from a side of the bracket and configured to be received in the slot.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for processing requests for digital components. A method includes receiving a request from a client device for a digital component generated by a first SDK installed at a client device, examining data fields of the request by servers, generating real-time requests by the servers, and transmitting each real-time request to a third-party digital component provider by the servers. The method further includes receiving responses to the real-time requests from the third party digital component provider by the servers, selecting a particular response to transmit to the client device responsive to the request for the digital component by the servers, and transmitting the particular response to the first SDK with instructions specifying which SDK installed at the client device is required to render a digital component included in the particular response by the servers.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for a medicinal inhaler, the inhaler comprising: a patient port; a canister actuable by the drive mechanism to deliver a dose of medicament to the patient port, the drive mechanism comprising: a follower which moves between a first position in which the mechanism is primed for use and a second position in which the follower engages the canister to deliver a dose of medicament to the patient port, the follower being carried on a rocker plate which pivots as the follower moves between its first and second position, wherein the rocker plate engages a switch when the follower is in its second position to indicate that a dose of medicament has been delivered to the patient port.

Abstract: A vehicle dashboard assembly includes a dashboard defining a component opening and a slot in the component opening, the slot having a first slot portion, a second slot portion extending from the first slot portion, and a third slot portion extending from the second slot portion and higher than the first slot portion. The assembly further includes a component configured to be received in the component opening, and at least one bracket coupled to the component and comprising a projection extending from a side of the bracket and configured to be received in the slot.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for processing requests for digital components. A method includes receiving a request from a client device for a digital component generated by a first SDK installed at a client device, examining data fields of the request by servers, generating real-time requests by the servers, and transmitting each real-time request to a third-party digital component provider by the servers. The method further includes receiving responses to the real-time requests from the third party digital component provider by the servers, selecting a particular response to transmit to the client device responsive to the request for the digital component by the servers, and transmitting the particular response to the first SDK with instructions specifying which SDK installed at the client device is required to render a digital component included in the particular response by the servers.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for processing requests for digital components. A method includes receiving a request from a client device for a digital component generated by a first SDK installed at a client device, examining data fields of the request by servers, generating real-time requests by the servers, and transmitting each real-time request to a third-party digital component provider by the servers. The method further includes receiving responses to the real-time requests from the third party digital component provider by the servers, selecting a particular response to transmit to the client device responsive to the request for the digital component by the servers, and transmitting the particular response to the first SDK with instructions specifying which SDK installed at the client device is required to render a digital component included in the particular response by the servers.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for a medicinal inhaler, the inhaler comprising: a patient port; a canister actuable by the drive mechanism to deliver a dose of medicament to the patient port, the drive mechanism comprising: a follower which moves between a first position in which the mechanism is primed for use and a second position in which the follower engages the canister to deliver a dose of medicament to the patient port, the follower being carried on a rocker plate which pivots as the follower moves between its first and second position, wherein the rocker plate engages a switch when the follower is in its second position to indicate that a dose of medicament has been delivered to the patient port.