Abstract: Indigo-dyed garments are treated with an anti-ozone agent to prevent ozone-related degradation of the garments before laser finishing. Without treatment, the garments can exhibit color loss (e.g., color change or fading) from exposure to ozone in the atmosphere. The indigo-dyed garments with anti-ozone treatment can serve as base templates in a laser finishing process flow. The anti-ozone treatment of the base templates can include a rinse including an ascorbic acid or vitamin C constituent during a base preparation process. Then quantities of these base templates can manufactured and stored for periods of time without exhibiting ozone-related degradation effects.

Abstract: Delayed finishing of apparel products, such as by way of laser finishing, allows an operating model that reduces finishing cost, lowers carrying costs, increases productivity, shortens time to market, be more reactive to trends, reduce product constraints, reduces lost sales and dilution, and more. Improved aspects include design, development, planning, merchandising, selling, making, and delivering. The model uses fabric templates, each of which can be used to produce a multitude of finishes. Operational efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A system and method for a teleoperational medical system is provided is provided that can include one or more processors, conductors can extend through a shaft with an interface positioned at a proximal end of the shaft and a sensor(s) positioned at a distal end of the shaft, and the conductors can electrically couple the sensor(s) to the processor via the interface. Signals can be transmitted over the conductors between the sensor(s) and the processor(s). The signals can include power and control signals transmitted in one direction over the conductors and sensor data transmitted in an opposite direction over the same conductors.

Abstract: Provided is a process for generating specifications for lenses of eyewear based on locations of extents of the eyewear determined through a pupil location determination process. Some embodiments capture an image and determine, using computer vision image recognition functionality, the pupil locations of a human's eyes based on the captured image depicting the human wearing eyewear.

Abstract: An environmental sensor may acquire data related to flux and energy of charged particles in an environment for using the data to determine, in substantially real time, whether the environment is conducive to an anomaly caused by the charged particles. The sensor may include an electrostatic analyzer structurally configured for charged particle detection, the electrostatic analyzer generating controllable electric fields to provide energy filtering of incoming charged particles, where, after filtering, the charged particles impact a charge multiplier to establish a detectable signal. The sensor may further include a plurality of silicon detector telescopes structurally configured to collectively detect electrons having energy within the range of about 100 electronvolts (eV) to about 5 mega-electronvolts (MeV) and to collectively detect protons having energy within the range of about 2 MeV to about 100 MeV.

Abstract: Provided is a process for generating specifications for lenses of eyewear based on locations of extents of the eyewear determined through a pupil location determination process. Some embodiments capture an image and determine, using computer vision image recognition functionality, the pupil locations of a human's eyes based on the captured image depicting the human wearing eyewear.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for providing custom-fitted and styled wearable items such as eyewear based on measurements made from a user-provided image that is resized using a predefined reference that includes an image of an actual wearable item. The eyewear may be provided to a user, who wears the eyewear and provides an image of the user wearing the eyewear. The user-provided images may be compared to a predefined reference (e.g., an image of the eyewear) having a known scale and/or dimension. For example, a user-provided image may be overlaid with the predefined reference and resized so that the wearable item worn by the user in the user-provided image matches (the size of) the wearable item in the predefined reference. Because the scale and/or dimensions of the predefined reference are known, one or more measurements associated with the user may be made based on the user-provided image.

Abstract: Provided is a process for generating specifications for lenses of eyewear based on locations of extents of the eyewear determined through a pupil location determination process. Some embodiments capture an image and determine, using computer vision image recognition functionality, the pupil locations of a human's eyes based on the captured image depicting the human wearing eyewear.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for providing custom-fitted and styled wearable items such as eyewear based on measurements made from a user-provided image that is resized using a predefined reference that includes an image of an actual wearable item. The eyewear may be provided to a user, who wears the eyewear and provides an image of the user wearing the eyewear. The user-provided images may be compared to a predefined reference (e.g., an image of the eyewear) having a known scale and/or dimension. For example, a user-provided image may be overlaid with the predefined reference and resized so that the wearable item worn by the user in the user-provided image matches (the size of) the wearable item in the predefined reference. Because the scale and/or dimensions of the predefined reference are known, one or more measurements associated with the user may be made based on the user-provided image.

Abstract: A smart tool system may include at least one assembly of a tool holder and a tool, and a tooling machine configured to rotate the at least one assembly to cut a workpiece. The tooling machine may have a spindle to which the tool holder may be selectively attachable, and a controller configured to rotate the spindle at a spindle speed. The smart tool system may also include at least one database configured to store vibrational data relating to at least one of the at least one assembly and the tooling machine. The smart tool system may further be configured to determine an optimum operating value and/or range of optimum operating values of at least one parameter for the tooling machine based on the vibrational data. The optimum operating value(s) provide for minimized or no chatter when cutting the workpiece.

Abstract: Provided is a process for generating specifications for lenses of eyewear based on locations of extents of the eyewear determined through a pupil location determination process. Some embodiments capture an image and determine, using computer vision image recognition functionality, the pupil locations of a human's eyes based on the captured image depicting the human wearing eyewear.

Abstract: A method of preparing ozone comprising: providing a gas mixture comprising: a) vol. % to 50 vol. % oxygen; b) 50 vol. % to 95 vol. % of an oxide gas; and subjecting the gas mixture to an ozone generating process to produce ozone is disclosed as well as the use of a composition comprising a) 5 vol. % to 50 vol. % oxygen; b) 50 vol. % to 95 vol. % of an oxide gas; as reactant in the preparation of ozone.

Abstract: Provided is a process for generating specifications for lenses of eyewear based on locations of extents of the eyewear determined through a pupil location determination process. Some embodiments capture an image and determine, using computer vision image recognition functionality, the pupil locations of a human's eyes based on the captured image depicting the human wearing eyewear.

Abstract: An electrostatic analyzer (ESA) includes a coaxial structure having an outer conductive cylinder, an inner conductive cylinder, and one or more pathways disposed therebetween and extending from a first end to a second end of the coaxial structure. The outer conductive cylinder and the inner conductive cylinder may each be structurally configured to receive a bias voltage for creation of a predetermined electric field therebetween that allows for passage of charged particles with a predetermined energy/charge band along a helical path through the coaxial structure. The ESA may further include an entrance filter on the first end of the coaxial structure that defines a plurality of openings aligned at a predetermined angle thereby limiting one or more fields of view between a pathway through the ESA and the external environment to filter particles, by their trajectory, from entering the pathway for analysis by the ESA.

Abstract: An elongate crossbar is provided with adjustable length. Ends of the crossbar are spaced from each other a distance matching a spacing between longitudinally extending frame members of a vehicle which has had its driveline detached from drive wheels and needs to be suspended. A saddle is attached to the crossbar with the saddle having a rest area the driveline can rest upon. Ends of the crossbar preferably include brackets which grip portions of the frame members. The crossbar can include a spring which urges first and second ends of the crossbar away from each other, and with a lock nut acting on a threaded shaft at a first end of the crossbar to lock the crossbar at a desired length once positioned. The saddle preferably includes hooks at the ends of arms on either side of the rest area so that the saddle can conveniently suspend from the crossbar.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for providing custom-fitted and styled wearable items such as eyewear based on measurements made from a user-provided image that is resized using a predefined reference that includes an image of an actual wearable item. The eyewear may be provided to a user, who wears the eyewear and provides an image of the user wearing the eyewear. The user-provided images may be compared to a predefined reference (e.g., an image of the eyewear) having a known scale and/or dimension. For example, a user-provided image may be overlaid with the predefined reference and resized so that the wearable item worn by the user in the user-provided image matches (the size of) the wearable item in the predefined reference. Because the scale and/or dimensions of the predefined reference are known, one or more measurements associated with the user may be made based on the user-provided image.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for providing custom-fitted and styled wearable items such as eyewear based on measurements made from a user-provided image that is resized using a predefined reference that includes an image of an actual wearable item. The eyewear may be provided to a user, who wears the eyewear and provides an image of the user wearing the eyewear. The user-provided images may be compared to a predefined reference (e.g., an image of the eyewear) having a known scale and/or dimension. For example, a user-provided image may be overlaid with the predefined reference and resized so that the wearable item worn by the user in the user-provided image matches (the size of) the wearable item in the predefined reference. Because the scale and/or dimensions of the predefined reference are known, one or more measurements associated with the user may be made based on the user-provided image.

Abstract: A bicycle configured for communication with other bicycles, a centralized server, client computing devices and third party servers allows the rider to be connected with friends, coaches/trainers, and third party vendors including vendors associated with lodging, food, and other conveniences, vendors associated with bike servicing, equipment, warranties, and other bike related products and services, and vendors associated with routes, areas or destinations. Information may be communicated in real time or stored in memory and communicated to servers, client devices, other riders, etc., at a later date. Information may be communicated to the bike controller for route planning, service scheduling, training purposes and the like. Information communicated to or from the bicycle may be performed as indicated by the rider or there may be predetermined rules or guidelines for what information is collected and to whom the information may be sent to or received from.

Abstract: A system (100), apparatus (110), and method (900) for monitored thermal spraying. One or more sensors (610) are used to capture one or more types of measurements (650) to monitor the thermal spraying process. A processor (710) can analyze a waveform (750) of measurements (650), such as electrical measurements (652). The processor (710) can then initiate a response (770) such as a warning (772) or an automatic adjustment (790) that is triggered by an identified operating condition (800).

Abstract: A bicycle configured for communication with other bicycles, a centralized server, client computing devices and third party servers allows the rider to be connected with friends, coaches/trainers, and third party vendors including vendors associated with lodging, food, and other conveniences, vendors associated with bike servicing, equipment, warranties, and other bike related products and services, and vendors associated with routes, areas or destinations. Information may be communicated in real time or stored in memory and communicated to servers, client devices, other riders, etc., at a later date. Information may be communicated to the bike controller for route planning, service scheduling, training purposes and the like. Information communicated to or from the bicycle may be performed as indicated by the rider or there may be predetermined rules or guidelines for what information is collected and to whom the information may be sent to or received from.