Abstract: An implantable medical device configured to provide for an intracardiac function comprises a body, a sensor arrangement arranged on the body and configured to receive a cardiac sense signal, and a processing circuitry operatively connected to the sensor arrangement. The processing circuitry is configured to process the cardiac sense signal received using the sensor arrangement to monitor the cardiac sense signal to detect whether a start criterion is fulfilled, wherein the start criterion is fulfilled if at least one signal sample (s(i?3) . . . s(i+3)) of the cardiac sense signal is smaller than a start threshold, and to start an atrial detection window for detecting, within the atrial detection window, a signal deflection of the cardiac sense signal potentially indicative of an atrial event, based on whether the detection criterion is fulfilled.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method of operating an autonomous mobile robot having a height of at least one meter, which may include a robot body; at least two three-dimensional depth camera sensors affixed to the robot body and directed toward a major floor surface from the affixation; and a processing system for receiving of data within the field of view from the at least one three-dimensional depth camera sensor, detecting the presence of a plurality of AR tags on the upper surface of the charging base, calculating a virtual alignment point associated with the center of the robot docking connector, calculating a virtual alignment point associated with the center of the charging base docking connector, and outputting a path of travel between the center of the charging base docking connector and the center of the robot docking connector, whereby a physical connection is made.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for automatically and dynamically leveraging learned patterns at a location against current spatial, temporal, logical and current event data at the location to control the location and/or devices operating therein. The framework is configured for implementation within location monitoring systems (e.g., climate control and/or security monitoring systems), which enable the real-time, proactive control and management of a location. The framework can detect, via collected sensor data, upcoming and/or current weather-related events, and proactively execute operations that configure, modify and/or secure the location against dangers associated with such events.

Abstract: The present application relates generally to methods for assessing platelet function, for example in a sample from a subject. These methods can be used to identify subjects based on their platelet reactivity or sensitivity to a platelet activating substance, such as collagen-related peptide (CRP), or a thrombin, ADP, thromboxane A2 or adrenaline receptor agonist. The application also provides methods that involve assessing the level of CD36 in platelets of a subject, the level of GPVI in platelets of the subject, and/or the age of the subject as indicators of the platelet function in that subject. The methods can be used to predict the responsiveness of a subject to anti-platelet therapy and so can form part of a therapeutic method.

Abstract: A method and system may include receiving, via one or more sensors in a wellbore formed in a subsurface formation, measurements of a concentration of an interactive component and a concentration of a non-interactive component in a formation fluid from the subsurface formation, wherein the non-interactive component and the interactive component comprise a component in the formation fluid that is non-interactive and interactive, respectively, with respect to a drilling fluid. The method and system may further include determining a level of contamination from a drilling fluid filtrate that contaminates the formation fluid based on the non-interactive component concentration in the formation fluid and the interactive component concentration in the formation fluid.

Abstract: A geothermal wellbore tractor is provided. The geothermal wellbore tractor can include a hydraulic subsystem, a plurality of wheels in communication with the hydraulic subsystem, and a slick line attachment mechanism in communication with the hydraulic subsystem and engaged to a slick line. Motion of the slick line can be operable to generate power for the hydraulic subsystem. The hydraulic subsystem can be operable to control motion of the plurality of wheels.

Abstract: A system for performing logging operations within a horizontal section of a wellbore includes an anchor assembly securely positioned at or near the bottom of the well section and comprising a pulley collar. A looped cable line is connected to and operatively engages the pulley collar and extends to the surface, forming at least two accessible cable ends. A logging tool is selectively attachable to at least one cable end. The looped cable line and pulley collar cooperate to convey the logging tool from the surface into the horizontal wellbore section to perform logging operations and to subsequently retrieve the logging tool to the surface.

Abstract: A power generation system includes an electricity grid, a DC power source, and an inverter. The inverter comprises DC to AC inverter circuitry for converting DC electricity produced by the DC power source to AC power to provide to the electricity grid. The inverter is configured to receive AC electricity from the electricity grid and convert the AC electricity into DC electricity using the DC to AC inverter circuitry to provide DC electricity to peripheral components of the power inverter which provides the power inverter with electrical power while the DC power source is not producing DC electricity.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for a secure, geofenced-based control and management of a thermostat and/or an associated HV AC/baseboard climate system. Activities related to a status, cunent operation mode, temperature control and/or operation/temperature changes can be based on detected user presence/occupancy within a geofenced area that corresponds to the climate system. The disclosed framework can further or alternatively base control and/or management of the thermostat based on whether operational values (e.g., temperatures, for example) conelate with particular deviations from operational settings (e.g., setpoints, for example). Thus, the disclosed framework can enable an automated and/or dynamic operational control of a climate system based on geofenced and current and/or requested operational values.

Abstract: An implantable medical device configured to provide for an intracardiac function, the implantable medical device comprises a body, a sensor arrangement arranged on the body and configured to receive cardiac sense signals, and a processing circuitry operatively connected to the sensor arrangement. The processing circuitry is configured to process cardiac sense signals received using the sensor arrangement to detect a signal deflection potentially indicative of an atrial event caused by atrial activity to obtain an atrial detection, to detect a signal deflection indicative of a ventricular event caused by ventricular activity succeeding said atrial detection, to determine an atrial-ventricular interval representing a time between the atrial detection and the ventricular event, and to identify the atrial detection as valid or invalid based on the atrial-ventricular interval.

Abstract: An implantable medical device configured to provide for an intracardiac function comprises a body, a sensor arrangement arranged on the body and configured to receive a cardiac sense signal, and a processing circuitry operatively connected to the sensor arrangement. The processing circuitry is configured to process the cardiac sense signal received using the sensor arrangement to detect a signal deflection in the cardiac sense signal potentially indicative of an atrial event caused by atrial activity, and to start a peak detection window based on the detection of said signal deflection for determining a peak amplitude associated with said atrial event. The peak detection window comprises one or more sub-windows, the processing circuitry being configured to determine a candidate peak value in each sub-window and to set the peak amplitude based on the valid candidate peak values of the one or more consecutive sub-windows.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recycling polymers. A method for recycling synthetic polymers by combining the polymers with a solid depolymerizing catalyst in a vessel, mechanically shearing the combined polymers and the solid depolymerizing catalyst against each other to produce monomers from the polymers; and collecting the monomers. The solid depolymerizing catalyst can be solid sodium hydroxide. Collecting the monomers can be achieved by contacting the sheared polymer and catalyst with a recyclable volatile solvent to dissolve the monomers. The method can include purifying the collected monomers for repolymerization. Purifying the monomers can be achieved using nanofiltration membrane technology, cyclic fixed bed adsorption, simulated moving-bed adsorption or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A technique is directed to generating test data to be written in a predefined testing environment. The technique includes receiving an entropy value indicating an amount of entropy of write data of a completed write operation to be mimicked by the test data, and a deduplication value indicating a target deduplication ratio of the test data in the predefined testing environment. The technique further includes identifying, based on the entropy value, a particular data buffer from a predefined plurality of data buffers. The technique further includes, after identifying the particular data buffer, modifying at least part of the particular data buffer based on the deduplication value to generate a modified data buffer as the test data.

Abstract: An automated window mechanism has an electric motor attached to a sliding panel of a window configured to open and close the window by moving the sliding panel. The electric motor has a locked state in which the electric motor and sliding panel are stationary. The automated window mechanism also includes a monitor configured to detect an external force applied to the sliding panel while the electric motor is in the locked state. In response to the monitor detecting the external force while the electric motor is in the locked state, the positive lead and the negative lead are grounded, rendering the electric motor an electric brake, or the electric motor opposes the external force to prevent unwanted movement of the sliding panel. A method and system for preventing unwanted movement of an automated window are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method of operating an autonomous mobile robot having a height of at least one meter, which may include a robot body; at least two three-dimensional depth camera sensors affixed to the robot body and directed toward a major floor surface from the affixation; and a processing system for receiving of data within the field of view from the at least one three-dimensional depth camera sensor, detecting the presence of a plurality of AR tags on the upper surface of the charging base, calculating a virtual alignment point associated with the center of the robot docking connector, calculating a virtual alignment point associated with the center of the charging base docking connector, and outputting a path of travel between the center of the charging base docking connector and the center of the robot docking connector, whereby a physical connection is made.

Abstract: An automated window mechanism is disclosed having an electric motor attached to a sliding panel of a window configured to open and close the window by moving the sliding panel. The electric motor has a locked state in which the electric motor and sliding panel are stationary. The automated window mechanism also includes a monitor configured to detect an external force applied to the sliding panel while the electric motor is in the locked state. In response to the monitor identifying the external force while the electric motor is in the locked state the electric motor opposes the external force to prevent unwanted movement of the sliding panel. A method and system for preventing unwanted movement of an automated window are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recycling polymers are provided. One embodiment provides a method for recycling synthetic polymers by combining the polymers with a solid depolymerizing catalyst in a vessel, mechanically shearing the combined polymers and the solid depolymerizing catalyst against each other to produce monomers from the polymers; and collecting the monomers. In some embodiments the solid depolymerizing catalyst is solid sodium hydroxide. In some embodiments collecting the monomers is achieved by contacting the sheared polymer and catalyst with a recyclable volatile solvent to dissolve the monomers. In some embodiments, the method includes purifying the collected monomers for repolymerization. In some embodiments purifying the monomers is achieved using nanofiltration membrane technology, cyclic fixed bed adsorption, simulated moving-bed adsorption or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A technique for scheduling tasks in a storage system includes predicting excess capacity of processing resources over a known interval of time and determining a quantity of credit based on the predicted capacity. The technique further includes holding back a requested increase in the priority of one or more speed-noncritical tasks by consuming a portion of the credit and thus allowing one or more speed-critical tasks to run with undiminished access to the processing resources.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method of for certifying a sensor that at least partially navigates an autonomous mobile robot. The apparatus may include at least a robot body; at least one light source resident on the robot body proximate to the sensing camera such that the at least one light source is capable of at least partially irradiating a field of view (FoV) of the sensing camera, wherein the at least one light source has characteristics substantially mated to the sensing camera; and at least one processing system that provides the at least partial navigation. The at least one processing system may execute the steps of: actuating the at least one light source at a predetermined time and for a predetermined duration; monitoring data from the sensing camera for confirmation of the actuating; calculating at least one of the latency, throughput, and reactivity of the sensing camera based on the monitoring; and at least partially navigating based on the calculating.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method of for certifying a sensor that at least partially navigates an autonomous mobile robot. The apparatus may include at least a robot body; at least one light source resident on the robot body proximate to the sensing camera such that the at least one light source is capable of at least partially irradiating a field of view (FoV) of the sensing camera, wherein the at least one light source has characteristics substantially mated to the sensing camera; and at least one processing system that provides the at least partial navigation. The at least one processing system may execute the steps of: actuating the at least one light source at a predetermined time and for a predetermined duration; monitoring data from the sensing camera for confirmation of the actuating; calculating at least one of the latency, throughput, and reactivity of the sensing camera based on the monitoring; and at least partially navigating based on the calculating.