Abstract: A lice repellant assembly for repelling head lice includes an article of head gear that can be worn on a user's head. A sound emitter is disposed on the article of head gear. The sound emitter emits sound waves outwardly therefrom. Moreover, the sound emitter has an operational frequency of at least 20.0 Hz to repel lice from the user.

Abstract: A guitar or guitar body having a headstock, a neck body extending about a longitudinal axis from a first end in contact with the headstock to a second end, and an adjustable belly body coupled to an opposite side of the neck body. The belly body can be slidable about the longitudinal axis of the neck body. The belly body can be moved to an outwardly extended position to create a spaced distance between the belly body and the neck body. The belly body can be removably coupled to the first side of the neck body. The belly body is configured so a user can play the guitar while its top face having the guitar strings is facing upward and while the user is walking.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a method for processing data with an enhanced memory module comprising a compute core, including: receiving data at the enhanced memory module from a host processing system; storing the data in host processing system-addressable memory; transferring the data from the host processing system-addressable memory to compute core-addressable memory; processing the data with the compute core on the enhanced memory module to generate processed data; transferring the processed data from the compute core-addressable memory to the host processing system-addressable memory; and providing the processed data to the host processing system via the host processing system-addressable memory.

Abstract: A guitar having a headstock, a neck body extending about a longitudinal axis from a first end in contact with the headstock to a second end, an electronic body coupled to one side of the neck body, and an adjustable belly body coupled to an opposite side of the neck body. The belly body can be slidable about the longitudinal axis of the neck body. The belly body can be moved to an outwardly extended position to create a spaced distance between the belly body and the neck body. The belly body can be removably coupled to the first side of the neck body. The belly body can have a removable lid for accessing an interior of the belly body. The belly body is configured so a user can play the guitar while its top face having the guitar strings is facing upward and while the user is walking.

Abstract: A guitar having a headstock, a neck body extending about a longitudinal axis from a first end in contact with the headstock to a second end, an electronic body coupled to one side of the neck body, and an adjustable belly body coupled to an opposite side of the neck body. The belly body can be slidable about the longitudinal axis of the neck body. The belly body can be moved to an outwardly extended position to create a spaced distance between the belly body and the neck body. The belly body can be removably coupled to the first side of the neck body. The belly body can have a removable lid for accessing an interior of the belly body. The belly body is configured so a user can play the guitar while its top face having the guitar strings is facing upward and while the user is walking.

Abstract: A lice repellant assembly for repelling head lice includes an article of head gear that can be worn on a user's head. A sound emitter is disposed on the article of head gear. The sound emitter emits sound waves outwardly therefrom. Moreover, the sound emitter has an operational frequency of at least 20.0 Hz to repel lice from the user.

Abstract: A single-point munition arming interface provides a more efficient approach to arming a canister-based munition. The single-point munition arming interface interfaces with electrically-initiated canister-based munitions. The arming interface locks and arms munitions in a baseplate system before initiation. The single-point munition arming interface includes a feature for removing the first safety in the munitions safe and arm device which is actuated upon insertion of the munition into the interface. The second step in the procedure is a user action which simultaneously locks the munition to the interface and completes the arming sequence by using a single mechanism to achieve both essential motions. The arming interface can be mechanically or electrically actuated allowing for remote activation which increases operator safety.

Abstract: A storage container includes a body, a lid, and two handles. The body defines a compartment between first and second side walls of the body. The compartment is accessible along a top end of the body. The first and second side walls include respective cavities that are recessed from exterior surfaces of the side walls via rims that define perimeters of the cavities. The lid is connected to the top end of the body and encloses the compartment when in a closed position. The two handles are tethered to the body via cords, and are configured to nest within the cavities of the corresponding side walls when not grasped by a person. First and second ends of the handles are configured to engage opposing portions of the corresponding rim to retain the handle nested in the cavity via an interference fit.

Abstract: Disclosed are multi-tenant networked security systems and methods. The system includes a central server, a first user application provided on a first computing device, and a second user application provided on a second computer device, wherein the first and second computing devices are communicatively linked with the central server. The system further includes a persistent network key generated by the central server and based at least in part on a unique request identifier and a transient physical key generated by the first user application and based at least in part on the network key, wherein the network key is received by the first user application. The second user application is configured to communicate with the central server to analyze the network key and the physical key in order to verify that a user of the first user application possesses an ingress permission to an access point.

Abstract: A sunscreen in powder form includes vegetable oil, vegetable butter, wax or mixture thereof. Vegetable oil, vegetable butter and wax are present in a total amount of from 1 to 25% by weight of the sunscreen. One or more UV absorbing materials are present in an amount of from 10 to 40% by weight of the sunscreen. One or more UV reflecting materials are present in an amount of from 30 to 85% by weight of the sunscreen. One or more anti-caking agents are present in an amount of from 5 to 25% by weight of the sunscreen.

Abstract: A locomotor training system, including device and methods of use, is provided. The locomotor training device is a simple mechanical device which includes a rigid supporting member coupled to the front-thigh side of a user's proximal lower extremity and a hinged member coupled to the lower extremity distal to the rigid supporting member. Manipulation of the device by an operator, in some cases facilitated by an adjustable handle, facilitates the user's normalization of joint mechanics associated with unimpaired ambulation while providing neuromuscular re-education and muscle strengthening.

Abstract: A storage container includes a body, a lid, and two handles. The body defines a compartment between first and second side walls of the body. The compartment is accessible along a top end of the body. The first and second side walls include respective cavities that are recessed from exterior surfaces of the side walls via rims that define perimeters of the cavities. The lid is connected to the top end of the body and encloses the compartment when in a closed position. The two handles are tethered to the body via cords, and are configured to nest within the cavities of the corresponding side walls when not grasped by a person. First and second ends of the handles are configured to engage opposing portions of the corresponding rim to retain the handle nested in the cavity via an interference fit.

Abstract: A locomotor training system, including device and methods of use, is provided. The locomotor training device is a simple mechanical device which includes a rigid supporting member coupled to the front-thigh side of a user's proximal lower extremity and a hinged member coupled to the lower extremity distal to the rigid supporting member. Manipulation of the device by an operator, in some cases facilitated by an adjustable handle, facilitates the user's normalization of joint mechanics associated with unimpaired ambulation while providing neuromuscular re-education and muscle strengthening.

Abstract: A tooling system for fabricating a composite structure comprising a printed thermoplastic material tooling component having a non-tooling surface and a tooling surface, wherein the tooling surface defines a predetermined shape for the composite structure. The tooling system may further comprise a printed thermoplastic material tooling base structure having a plurality of non-tooling surfaces to support the printed thermoplastic material tooling component during layup or cure. The printed thermoplastic material tooling base structure may employ a support structure, such as a honeycomb support structure or a filler material.

Abstract: Disclosed are multi-tenant networked security systems and methods. The system includes a central server, a first user application provided on a first computing device, and a second user application provided on a second computer device, wherein the first and second computing devices are communicatively linked with the central server. The system further includes a persistent network key generated by the central server and based at least in part on a unique request identifier and a transient physical key generated by the first user application and based at least in part on the network key, wherein the network key is received by the first user application. The second user application is configured to communicate with the central server to analyze the network key and the physical key in order to verify that a user of the first user application possesses an ingress permission to an access point.

Abstract: A system and method for the monitoring of ammonia in a fluid. The ammonia monitoring system includes an ammonia sensor that is configured to detect trace amounts of ammonia (NH3) in a fluid (i.e., gas or liquid) that is pumped through it in real time. The real time ammonia sensor includes an interferometer configured to track the amount of ammonia that is pumped into the real time ammonia sensor. The ammonia monitoring system, via the real time ammonia sensor, is further configured to detect ammonia levels in industrial poultry houses and provide electronic feedback to the building's ventilation control system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a control system for monitoring an electric vehicle service network which comprises a plurality of service stations providing electric energy reload to a fleet of electric vehicles. The control system is configured and operable for communication with the electric vehicles via a communication network, and comprises: a processing unit configured for aggregating vehicle route planning information associated with at least some of the electric vehicles to build forecast data of the flow of electric vehicles to the service stations over time; and a service time estimation unit configured and operable for utilizing the forecast data and evaluating the service duration for servicing a given electric vehicle at a given service station and at a given service time based on said forecast.

Abstract: A novel de-blocking and de-banding filter and a related method of operation reduce and/or remove blocking and banding artifacts that originate from a low bitrate video compression. For filtering a luminance channel, the de-blocking and de-banding filter determines filtering needs and also adjusts filtering strengths based on a compression level (Qp) and a gray level of the video signal. For filtering a chrominance channel, the de-blocking and de-banding filter determines the filtering needs and adjusts the filtering strengths based on Qp alone. Preferably, the de-blocking and de-banding filter utilizes a low pass filter of adjustable strength at a border of a block perpendicular to the border or a band border. The adjustable strength of the de-blocking and de-banding filter is a function of the compression level (Qp) and/or the gray level of the video signal, but does not depend on a duration of the blocking and/or banding artifacts.

Abstract: The present invention is a content management system (“CMS”) for a 3D virtual world. In one or more embodiments, the CMS provides user interfaces that allow an instructor to create a course, add pre-programmed 3D scenes to the course, upload slideshow presentations, images, and/or videos (“content”) to the CMS, assemble the content into a presentation, and display the presentation on pre-programmed display areas (“VIEWBoards™”) within a 3D scene. In one or more embodiments, the CMS stores data representing courses created using the user interfaces provided by the CMS in one or more databases. In one or more embodiments, the CMS converts uploaded content into a set of standard image and video formats for display in the 3D scene and stores them in a database.

Abstract: A system and method for the monitoring of ammonia in a fluid. The ammonia monitoring system includes an ammonia sensor that is configured to detect trace amounts of ammonia (NH3) in a fluid (i.e., gas or liquid) that is pumped through it in real time. The real time ammonia sensor includes an interferometer configured to track the amount of ammonia that is pumped into the real time ammonia sensor. The ammonia monitoring system, via the real time ammonia sensor, is further configured to detect ammonia levels in industrial poultry houses and provide electronic feedback to the building's ventilation control system.