Abstract: An assembly and method for end-to-side connection to anatomical tissue is disclosed. The system and method are particularly useful in coupling a ventricular assist device pump to an aorta. The assembly and method include using a tubular graft member coupled to a connection ring having at least one of a plurality of distally projecting tines extending from a distal aspect of the connection ring, and a stent having a distal flange section configured to abut an abluminal wall surface of the aorta, and an assembly including the tubular graft member and connection ring, for delivering the end-to-side connection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for identifying and transmitting electronic requests to a suitable service provider. In one method, a server receives, from a computing device, a request to verify data via at least one service provider; executes a first computer model to identify a likelihood of verification success of the data; responsive to the likelihood of verification success satisfying a threshold, executes a second computer model to determine a service provider to transmit the request based on a first attribute associated with the data, a type of verification associated with the request, and a second attribute associated with the set of service providers and an impact value associated with each service provider; and responsive to determining the service provider from the set of service providers, transmitting, by the processor via an application programming interface, the data to the service provider.

Abstract: In an example, a thermal imaging test article comprises a block configured to be attached to a blackbody on a back side of the block, the block having a variable thickness to represent facial features of a human face, the block including a cutout to allow a thermal imaging device to see the blackbody behind the block through the cutout, and one or more heaters thermally coupled to the block to produce heat to heat the block. The variable thickness of the block and the heat produced by the one or more heaters are selected to simulate thermally the human face on a front side of the block.

Abstract: In an example, a thermal imaging test article comprises a block configured to be attached to a blackbody on a back side of the block, the block having a variable thickness to represent facial features of a human face, the block including a cutout to allow a thermal imaging device to see the blackbody behind the block through the cutout, and one or more heaters thermally coupled to the block to produce heat to heat the block. The variable thickness of the block and the heat produced by the one or more heaters are selected to simulate thermally the human face on a front side of the block.

Abstract: A mechanical interlock for a switch gear switch. The mechanical interlock includes a base and a slider. The slider is moveable relative to the base between a first position and a second position. The mechanical interlock is configured to lock the position of the switch when the slider is in the second position.

Abstract: Circuits for self-powered image sensors are provided. In some embodiments, an image sensor is provided, the image comprising: a plurality of pixels, each of the plurality of pixels comprising: a photodiode having an anode and a cathode connected to a constant voltage level; a first transistor having: a first input connected to the anode of the photodiode; a first output connected to a reset bus; and a first control configured to receive a discharge signal; and a second transistor having: a second input connected to the anode of the photodiode; a second output connected to a pixel output bus; and a second control configured to receive a select signal; and a third transistor having: a third input coupled to each first output via the reset bus; a third output configured to be coupled to an energy storage device; and a third control configured to receive an energy harvest signal.