Abstract: An augmented wellness environment is generated at a media processing device, where the augmented wellness environment includes a virtual object. The content of the augmented wellness environment is determined by the activities (e.g., participation in wellness activities) of the user and one or more additional users (e.g., users at a similar location to the user). The augmented wellness environment may be modified based on interactions between users, and the augmented wellness environment may also be modified based on user activity data, such as biometric data (e.g., heart rate, breathing rate, etc.) of one or more users experiencing the augmented wellness environment. Using the user activity data, the system may determine a user's present mental state. The system can modify the augmented wellness environment to alter the user's present mental state to a target mental state.

Abstract: A method is provided for managing and tracking scouting tasks to obtain map information using a fleet of autonomous vehicles. For instance, the method includes defining a scouting quest to obtain the map information. The scouting quest includes a plurality of objectives. Each objective is associated with a geographic location from which sensor data is to be captured. The method also includes receiving a first update message from an autonomous vehicle of the fleet. The update message identifies a location of the autonomous vehicle. The method also includes assigning at least one of the objectives to the autonomous vehicle based on the location of the autonomous vehicle. The method also includes sending instructions to the autonomous vehicle in order to cause the autonomous vehicle to complete the at least one objective and after sending, tracking a status of the scouting quest.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of a viral infection, in particular of the Coronaviridae family.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of a viral infection, in particular of the Coronaviridae family.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to routing an autonomous vehicle. For instance, the vehicle may be maneuvered along a route in a first lane using map information identifying a first plurality of nodes representing locations within the first lane and a second plurality of nodes representing locations within a second lane different from the first lane. While maneuvering, when the vehicle should make a lane change may be determined by assessing a cost of connecting a first node of the first plurality of nodes with a second node of a second plurality of nodes. The assessment may be used to make the lane change from the first lane to the second lane.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to routing an autonomous vehicle. For instance, the vehicle may be maneuvered along a route in a first lane using map information identifying a first plurality of nodes representing locations within the first lane and a second plurality of nodes representing locations within a second lane different from the first lane. While maneuvering, when the vehicle should make a lane change may be determined by assessing a cost of connecting a first node of the first plurality of nodes with a second node of a second plurality of nodes. The assessment may be used to make the lane change from the first lane to the second lane.

Abstract: A method is provided for managing and tracking scouting tasks to obtain map information using a fleet of autonomous vehicles. For instance, the method includes defining a scouting quest to obtain the map information. The scouting quest includes a plurality of objectives. Each objective is associated with a geographic location from which sensor data is to be captured. The method also includes receiving a first update message from an autonomous vehicle of the fleet. The update message identifies a location of the autonomous vehicle. The method also includes assigning at least one of the objectives to the autonomous vehicle based on the location of the autonomous vehicle. The method also includes, sending instructions to the autonomous vehicle in order to cause the autonomous vehicle to complete the at least one objective and after sending, tracking a status of the scouting quest.

Abstract: A remote control has a physical subsystem and a graphical subsystem. The physical subsystem has a hardware command processor and one or more physical input devices. The hardware command processor determines an input for an audio command based on activation of the one or more physical input devices. Further, the hardware command processor translates the audio command into a format understood by an audio monitoring system. In addition, the hardware command processor sends the translated audio command to the audio monitoring system so that the audio monitoring system adjusts one or more audio output devices based on the audio command. The audio monitoring system is remotely situated from the physical subsystem. Further, the graphical subsystem has a display screen and a display processor rendering a graphical user interface on the display screen.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to routing an autonomous vehicle. For instance, the vehicle may be maneuvered along a route in a first lane using map information identifying a first plurality of nodes representing locations within the first lane and a second plurality of nodes representing locations within a second lane different from the first lane. While maneuvering, when the vehicle should make a lane change may be determined by assessing a cost of connecting a first node of the first plurality of nodes with a second node of a second plurality of nodes. The assessment may be used to make the lane change from the first lane to the second lane.

Abstract: System and method for single-action time and attendance record generation and processing via computing devices. The record is generated via a computing device (“Client System”) and received by a server system or other computing device (“Server System”). The user utilizes the Client System to execute a simultaneous or near-simultaneous process of authenticating his or her identity, recording time data and location data, and then sending this data to the server system.

Abstract: Novel systems and methods are disclosed for electronic key provisioning and access management in connection with mobile devices. The electronic keys can be time-denominated and event-denominated, thereby increasing the security and ease of use of access management for physical or virtual resources. The access management is granted in a protocol based on biometric features, contextual data, electronic keys, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: System and method for single-action time and attendance record generation and processing via computing devices. The record is generated via a computing device (“Client System”) and received by a server system or other computing device (“Server System”). The user utilizes the Client System to execute a simultaneous or near-simultaneous process of authenticating his or her identity, recording time data and location data, and then sending this data to the server system.

Abstract: Novel systems and methods are disclosed for electronic key provisioning and access management in connection with mobile devices. The electronic keys can be time-denominated and event-denominated, thereby increasing the security and ease of use of access management for physical or virtual resources. The access management is granted in a protocol based on biometric features, contextual data, electronic keys, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An application may provide an application identifier to a client as part of a validation request. The client may request a validation token from a server using the application identifier and a user token provided by the client. The server may send a validation token to the client which, in turn, may send the validation token to the application. The application may establish a secure connection to the server and present the validation token to the server as part of a validation request. The server may validate the application in response to the validation request. The server's response may indicate that the application or content contained in the application is licensed.

Abstract: Photomask patterns are represented using contours defined by level-set functions. Given target pattern, contours are optimized such that defined photomask, when used in photolithographic process, prints wafer pattern faithful to target pattern. Optimization utilizes “merit function” for encoding aspects of photolithographic process, preferences relating to resulting pattern (e.g. restriction to rectilinear patterns), robustness against process variations, as well as restrictions imposed relating to practical and economic manufacturability of photomasks.

Abstract: Photomask patterns are represented using contours defined by level-set functions. Given target pattern, contours are optimized such that defined photomask, when used in photolithographic process, prints wafer pattern faithful to target pattern. Optimization utilizes “merit function” for encoding aspects of photolithographic process, preferences relating to resulting pattern (e.g. restriction to rectilinear patterns), robustness against process variations, as well as restrictions imposed relating to practical and economic manufacturability of photomasks.

Abstract: Photomask patterns are represented using contours defined by level-set functions. Given target pattern, contours are optimized such that defined photomask, when used in photolithographic process, prints wafer pattern faithful to target pattern. Optimization utilizes “merit function” for encoding aspects of photolithographic process, preferences relating to resulting pattern (e.g. restriction to rectilinear patterns), robustness against process variations, as well as restrictions imposed relating to practical and economic manufacturability of photomasks.

Abstract: Photomask patterns are represented using contours defined by level-set functions. Given target pattern, contours are optimized such that defined photomask, when used in photolithographic process, prints wafer pattern faithful to target pattern. Optimization utilizes “merit function” for encoding aspects of photolithographic process, preferences relating to resulting pattern (e.g. restriction to rectilinear patterns), robustness against process variations, as well as restrictions imposed relating to practical and economic manufacturability of photomasks.

Abstract: Photomask patterns are represented using contours defined by level-set functions. Given target pattern, contours are optimized such that defined photomask, when used in photolithographic process, prints wafer pattern faithful to target pattern. Optimization utilizes “merit function” for encoding aspects of photolithographic process, preferences relating to resulting pattern (e.g. restriction to rectilinear patterns), robustness against process variations, as well as restrictions imposed relating to practical and economic manufacturability of photomasks.

Abstract: Photomask patterns are represented using contours defined by level-set functions. Given target pattern, contours are optimized such that defined photomask, when used in photolithographic process, prints wafer pattern faithful to target pattern. Optimization utilizes “merit function” for encoding aspects of photolithographic process, preferences relating to resulting pattern (e.g. restriction to rectilinear patterns), robustness against process variations, as well as restrictions imposed relating to practical and economic manufacturability of photomasks.