Abstract: A method to measure sound-producing behaviors of a subject with a power- and bandwidth-limited electronic device that includes a processor includes measuring, by a microphone communicatively coupled to the processor, sound in a vicinity of the subject to generate an audio data signal that represents the sound. The method also includes measuring, by at least one second sensor communicatively coupled to the processor, at least one parameter other than sound to generate at least a second data signal that represents the at least one parameter other than sound. The method also includes detecting one or more sound-producing behaviors of the subject based on: both the audio data signal and the second data signal; or information derived from both the audio data signal and the second data signal.

Abstract: A printed circuit board for mounting electrical components thereupon include: a first side; a second side opposite the first side; electrical connection points disposed on the surface of an exterior edge of the printed circuit board; and wherein the exterior edge of the printed circuit board is between the first side and the second side. Further a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board for mounting electrical components thereupon includes the steps of disposing interconnect structures within the printed circuit board adjacent to at least one edge of the printed circuit board; and removing material from the printed circuit board edge to expose the interconnect structures such that the exposed interconnect structures correspond to a component connection footprint.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a computing device, training data comprising a plurality of pairs of images, wherein each pair comprises an image and at least one corresponding target version of the image. The method also includes training a neural network based on the training data to predict an enhanced version of an input image, wherein the training of the neural network comprises applying a forward Gaussian diffusion process that adds Gaussian noise to the at least one corresponding target version of each of the plurality of pairs of images to enable iterative denoising of the input image, wherein the iterative denoising is based on a reverse Markov chain associated with the forward Gaussian diffusion process. The method additionally includes outputting the trained neural network.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a rheological-modifying and stabilizing polymer blend, cosmetic compositions comprising the polymer blend, and methods for stabilizing, for modifying viscosity, and for treating the skin using the polymer blend or using cosmetic compositions comprising the polymer blend. The rheological-modifying and stabilizing polymer blend comprises: (i) a carbomer; (ii) acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer; and (iii) ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP. The cosmetic compositions further include high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, a plurality of emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, fatty compounds, and water. Methods for stabilizing the cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP and methods for treating the skin with the cosmetic compositions is also described.

Abstract: The salt-stable cosmetic composition is in the form of a low viscosity emulsion (oil in water) and is especially stable at high electrolyte contents and includes a salt-stable polymeric system comprising a polymer blend such that the salt-stable cosmetic composition resists phase separation, pilling and gellifying at high salt content, conferring a flowable, lightweight lotion-type texture.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of delivering hash values from a hashing device to a hashing pool, wherein the method comprises: obtaining a candidate block header for a candidate block of a blockchain; performing a plurality of hashing operations on the candidate block header to generate a plurality of candidate proof-of-work (PoW) solutions; encrypting each of the candidate PoW solutions with an encryption key; and sending the encrypted candidate PoW solutions to a hashing pool, wherein the hashing pool configured to decrypt the encrypted candidate PoW solutions.

Abstract: A laser leveling tool comprising: gesture control means comprises at least one sensor adapted to sense gestures and/or movements of a user; and a controller in communication with the gesture control means for receiving signals from the sensor and generating control commands for the tool based on the received signals, the control commands comprising at least ON/OFF states of laser beam patterns that the tool can project.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition including about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of retinol; about 0.01 to about 1 wt. % of pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate; about 0.01 to about 3 wt. % of trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate; about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate; about 0.9 to about 7 wt. % of sodium polyacrylate; about 0.5 to about 8 wt. % of an oil phase; and water, where all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Additionally, the cosmetic composition is typically formulated to form an oil-in-water emulsion. Methods for treating damaged skin with cosmetic compositions are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to oil-in-water compositions comprising: (i) compound of thiopyridinone type; (ii) a blend of natural emulsifiers; wherein the oil-in-water cosmetic composition is physically stable.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions comprising: (i) compounds of Thiopyridinone type; (ii) one or more hydrophilic antioxidants; and wherein the compound of thiopyridinone type and the one or more hydrophilic antioxydants are present in the composition in amounts sufficient to produce stability of (i) and (ii).

Abstract: An oil-in-water cosmetic composition comprising: compound of thipyridinone type; one or more Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Ester; an oil phase; and wherein the oil-in-water cosmetic composition is a macroemulsion and wherein the compound of thipyridinone type penetrates rapidly and in a high amount.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions and methods of using the cosmetic compositions to benefit the skin. The cosmetic compositions typically include: (a) compounds of thiopyridinone type; (b) and one or more UV boosters. The compositions provide multiple benefits to skin. For example, the compositions are particularly useful for whitening the skin, and for improving skin's appearance.

Abstract: A distributed key management system, which contains a server, a plurality of key-holding devices adapted to communicate with the server; and a key-requesting device adapted to communicate with the server. Each one of the plurality of key-holding devices is adapted to hold a different fragment of a private key. The server is adapted to reconstruct the private key based on the fragments received from the plurality of key-holding devices. The key-requesting device is adapted to obtain the private key from the server. The systems according to the invention provide a zero-trust model key management scheme and would eliminate the risk of key leakage to unauthorized person while providing flexibility of authorizing devices.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of a direct oil in water creamy emulsion includes water and oily phases, the water phase including a salt-stable polymeric system that includes polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, xanthan gum, and one or more clay, and high amounts of Vitamin C, oils and emulsifiers and confers a pleasant feel upon application with a smooth, gliding texture and does not severely “pill,” “ball” or “noodle” when applied to the skin. The cosmetic composition does not phase separate into solid/liquid or oily and water based layers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stable cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP. The cosmetic compositions further include high amounts of hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, a plurality of emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, fatty compounds, and water. Methods for stabilizing the cosmetic compositions containing high amounts of ceramide NP and methods for treating the skin with the cosmetic compositions is also described.

Abstract: An electrical connector for high speed signals. The connector has multiple conductive elements that may serve as signal or ground conductors. A member formed with lossy material and conductive compliant members may be inserted in the connector. The conductive compliant members may be aligned with conductive elements of the connector configured as ground conductors. For a connector configured to carry differential signals, the ground conductors may separate pairs of signal conductors. The member may further include a conductive web, embedded within the lossy material, that interconnects the conductive compliant members. For a receptacle connector, the conductive elements may have mating contact portions aligned along opposing surfaces of a cavity. The conductive elements may have contact tails for attachment to a printed circuit board and intermediate portions connecting the mating contact portions and the contact tails. The conductive compliant members may press against the intermediate portions.

Abstract: An omnichannel intelligent negotiation assistant for generating timely, contextual negotiation assistance to a negotiator. The invention includes a semantic term extractor for converting a contract document into a negotiable term sheet. An omnichannel listener captures all negotiation inputs associated with a negotiation event, sequences each negotiation input by time, and analyzes the sentiment of the negotiation inputs in the context of a term sheet. The resulting annotated negotiation input stream is processed by an intervention generator that includes models of the parties and the negotiation itself as well as a referent negotiation model. The intervention generator includes a game theoretic model that, in concert with a trade-off matrix, allows the intervention generator to produce timely contextual interventions to the negotiator that assist in achieving a superior resulting negotiated agreement.