Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating customized images with avatars of different users within electronic messages. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with images generated to include avatars representing themselves as well as their friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances.

Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively transmitting alerts based on monitored behavior of a driver are disclosed. A system can calculate a driver score for a driver based on a set of driving events detected from sensor data captured while a vehicle was operated by the driver. Each of the set of driving events is associated with a driving behavior in a driving scenario. The driver score is further calculated based on historic driving event data. The system can assign the driver to a category of a number of categories based on the driver score. The system can determine that a change to a habitual driving behavior in a monitored driving scenario would result in reassignment of the driver to another category. The system can transmit an alert to the vehicle based upon a subsequent detection of a driving event that is associated with the monitored driving scenario.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein receives artifacts generated using a first set of models within a multi-model superstructure. The multi-model superstructure includes a second set of models to test the first set of models. The multi-model superstructure dynamically routes the artifacts of the first set of models to one or more models of the second set of models by (i) determining a set of dimensions of the artifacts against which to evaluate the artifacts and (ii) identifying the models in the second set used to test the particular dimension. The second set of models then assesses each artifact against a set of assessment metrics. If an artifact fails to meet one or more assessment metrics, the second set of models generates actions to align the artifact with the set of assessment metrics.

Abstract: Methods of forming a monolayer of nanoparticles are described. The method may include forming an activated surface on a substrate. Methods may also include contacting the activated surface with a fluid including nanoparticles. Methods may further include forming a plurality of monolayers in the liquid on the activated surface. The plurality of nanoparticles may include a first monolayer of nanoparticles bonded to the activated surface. The plurality of nanoparticles may include a second monolayer of nanoparticles bonded to the first monolayer of nanoparticles. The bond strengths between a nanoparticle and the underlying substrate, between adjacent nanoparticles, and between nanoparticles of adjacent monolayers may be related by a specific relationship. The method may also include removing monolayers of the plurality of monolayers while retaining the first monolayer to form the substrate with the first monolayer. Systems for performing the methods and substrates resulting from the methods are also described.

Abstract: A filament for use as a feedstock in three-dimensional printing of an optical device has a strand-like structure for continuous feeding into a printing nozzle of a three-dimensional printer. The strand-like structure includes one or more of elongated side-by-side core/cladding sections each having an optically transmissive inner core surrounded by a lower-index optically transmissive outer cladding for corresponding light guiding in the optical device. In embodiments, the core may be a solid material or an air core, and in the case of solid material may include scintillation material or other enhancements. Other variations and specifics are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure presents processes that utilize collected resistivity data, for example, from an ultra-deep resistivity tool located downhole a borehole. In some aspects, each slice of resistivity data can generate multiple distribution curves that can be overlaid offset resistivity logs. In some aspects, an analysis can be performed to identify trends in the distribution curves that can be used to identify approximate locations of subterranean formation surfaces, shoulder beds, obstacles, proximate boreholes, and other borehole and geological characteristics. As the number of distribution curves generated increase, the confidence in the analysis also increases. In some aspects, the number of distribution curves can be twenty, one hundred, one hundred and one, or other counts of distribution curves. In some aspects, the resistivity data can be used to generate two or more synchronized view perspectives of a specific location along the borehole, where each view perspective uses the same focus area.

Abstract: Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic messaging software and systems by generating customized images with avatars of different users within electronic messages. For example, users of different mobile computing devices can exchange electronic communications with images generated to include avatars representing themselves as well as their friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances.

Abstract: A shoulder-immoblizing apparatus includes a forearm sling. The forearm sling is configured to receive an elbow, forearm and wrist of a first arm of a user and includes a first fastener configured for fastening a posterior strap to a proximal portion adjacent to the elbow, a second fastener configured for fastening an anterior strap to a distal portion adjacent to the wrist, and a contralateral strap holder. The contralateral strap holder includes a circumferential shoulder strap configured to wrap around a shoulder of a second arm of the user to form a substantially ellipsoid opening that seats against a pectoral region, a scapular region and one of an underarm region or a lateral outside portion of the shoulder of the user's second arm. The posterior and anterior straps each have swivel fasteners rotatably coupled to respective posterior and anterior portions of the circumferential shoulder strap. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes an assembly housing and fluid valves disposed in the assembly housing. The assembly housing includes a first manifold that defines a plurality of first ports and a second manifold that defines a plurality of second valve ports. Each second valve port is associated with a corresponding one of the first ports to form a port pair. The assembly housing includes a valve chamber disposed between the first manifold and the second manifold. The valve chamber is in fluid communication with an interior space of the first manifold via the first ports and is in fluid communication with an interior space of the second manifold via the second valve ports. Each fluid valve is configured to control fluid flow between the first valve port and the second valve port of a respective port pair.

Abstract: A cam-driven valve system includes a valve housing configured to define a plurality of fluid passageways and to support an array of sliding gate fluid valves in the fluid passageways in such a way that the flow of fluid therethrough is controlled. The system includes a plurality of cams supported on a cam shaft. The cam shaft is arranged so that each cam is associated with a corresponding sliding gate valve. Rotation of the cam shaft results in actuation of the valves via the cams. The cams of the cam shaft vary in shape and size.

Abstract: Provided herein is a tape roll configured to include an adhesive associated with a color-changing dye to provide the user with a visible marker for the end of the tape roll. In certain aspects, the adhesive is associated with a redox indicator. In certain aspects, the redox indicator is activated upon exposure to air.

Abstract: A control system manipulates one or more of the shape, timing, and magnitude of a pressure pulse (“plasma pulse trajectory”) generated by a plasma compression system to implode a liquid liner surrounding a cavity containing plasma, thereby compressing the plasma. The liquid liner and cavity are created by rotating a liquid medium in a vessel. Compression drivers extend perpendicularly around the liquid medium's rotational axis. Multiple layers of compression drivers are stacked in an axial direction parallel to the rotational axis to form multiple pressure zones extending along the rotational axis. The control system separately controls each pressure zone, or groups of pressure zones, to generate individual pressure pulses each having a different pressure pulse trajectory in each pressure zone. The multiple individual pressure pulses collectively form a combined pressure pulse having a pressure pulse trajectory that varies along the rotational axis.

Abstract: A system for cryptographic asset transaction is disclosed. The system may be configured to provide a first user interface (UI) element for performing a first cryptographic asset transaction of first cryptographic asset. The system receives a first input corresponding to the UI element, for initiation of the first cryptographic asset transaction. The first input corresponds to a single action performed by user. The system retrieves a first set of information associated with registration details of the user, based on the first input. The system transmits a second set of information associated with details of the first cryptographic asset to a blockchain network associated with the first cryptographic asset. The system generates an order for the transaction of the first cryptographic asset, based on the first set of information and the second set of information, to complete the transaction of the first cryptographic asset.

Abstract: A system for data privacy control is disclosed. The system may generate a plurality of assets associated with a plurality of privacy settings. The plurality of privacy settings are associated with a permission of usage of user data of a user for an electronic device associated with the user. The system may provide a set of selections associated with each asset to a user, by use of the electronic device. Each selection of the set of selections may correspond to one of acceptance of the privacy setting, rejection of the privacy setting or modification of the privacy setting. The system may receive one or more inputs from the user based on the set of selections provided to the user. The system may further modify one or more privacy settings of the plurality of privacy settings based on the received one or more inputs from the user.

Abstract: A system for data privacy control is disclosed. The system may generate a plurality of assets associated with a plurality of privacy settings. The plurality of privacy settings are associated with a permission of usage of user data of a user for an electronic device associated with the user. The system may provide a set of selections associated with each asset to a user, by use of the electronic device. Each selection of the set of selections may correspond to one of acceptance of the privacy setting, rejection of the privacy setting or modification of the privacy setting. The system may receive one or more inputs from the user based on the set of selections provided to the user. The system may further modify one or more privacy settings of the plurality of privacy settings based on the received one or more inputs from the user.

Abstract: A vehicle platooning system includes a lead vehicle including a lead powertrain system, a lead steering system, and a lead breaking system, a follower vehicle including a follower powertrain, a follower steering system, a follower braking system, and a follower vehicle control unit wherein the follower powertrain system, the follower steering system, and the follower braking system are each controllable by the vehicle control unit, and a hard connect including a mechanical linkage physically connected between the lead vehicle and the follower vehicle, a sensor unit, and a hard connect control unit configured to control the operation of the follower powertrain system, the follower steering system, and the follower braking system of the follower vehicle based on sensor data provided to the hard connect control unit by the sensor unit.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a robot system comprising a flexible artificial skin operable to be mechanically flexed under the control of a computational system. The system comprises a first set of software instructions operable to receive and process input images to determine that at least one human likely is present. The system comprises a second set of software instructions operable to determine a response to a perceived human presence, whereby the computational system shall output signals corresponding to the response, such that, in at least some instances, the output signals cause the controlled flexing of the artificial skin.

Abstract: A method of interaction is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method may include configuring a hierarchical action-structure, in response to receiving a predefined objective. Configuring may include determining one or more first-level actions associated with the predefined objective and determining one or more second-level actions associated with each of the one or more first-level actions. The method may further include executing the one or more first-level actions by executing the corresponding one or more second-level actions and detecting a reaction of an interactee in response to the execution of the one or more second-level actions. The method may further include determining a fitness value associated with each of the one or more second-level actions and the one or more first-level actions for fitness with the predefined objective, and reconfiguring the hierarchical action-structure, based on the determined fitness value.

Abstract: An AI enabled human emulation system, a method, and a computer program product may be provided for embodied cognition with humanoid robot hardware (robot) to emulate human behavior. The system may include a memory configured to store computer program code and a processor configured to execute the computer program code to employ common sense reasoning, in much the same holistic way that humans do. The processor may be configured to obtain a trained AI model and sensor data from a surrounding environment of the robot. The AI model is trained using a brain emulation system and a human body physiology simulation system. The processor may be further configured to generate novel emergent pattern data to self-regulate the robot. The processor may also be configured to control the robot that interacts with a user by expressing a behavior to the user.

Abstract: In one embodiment a distribution system includes customer premise equipment that is authenticated to a network that includes a cable modem termination system based upon a DOCSIS authentication. The customer premise equipment receives data from a supplicant device that is interconnected to the network through the customer premise equipment where the supplicant device is authenticated to the network based upon an 802.1X authentication.