Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to computing devices, head-mounted display devices and methods for remote collaborations. In one example a computing device receives a first spatial mapping of a first environment and a second spatial mapping of a second environment. The computing device determines that a first volumetric space in the first environment and a second volumetric space in the second environment each satisfy at least one collaboration criterion. Based on this determination, an indication of the first volumetric space is displayed by a first display device in the first environment, and an indication of the second volumetric space is displayed by a second display device in the second environment.

Abstract: A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for acoustically detecting the location of a distal end of a tube relative to a body conduit into which the tube is being inserted is provided. The apparatus including a speaker positioned to generate a sound pulse in the tube and a sensor for detecting a sound pulse in the tube at a distal position relative to the speaker, and for generating a signal corresponding to the detected sound pulse.

Abstract: A metal detection apparatus is provided which includes a balanced coil system with a transmitter coil connected with coil terminals to a transmitter unit, and receiver coils connected to an input of a receiver unit, whose output is connected to a signal processing unit. The transmitter unit includes a controllable frequency generator providing an input signal with a selectable operating frequency to the input of an amplifier stage, whose output is connected to an adaptation unit, which includes a coupling transformer with at least one primary and secondary coil having a transformer coil terminal and transformer tappings.

Abstract: A computing device and method are provided for transmitting a relevant subset of map data, called a neighborhood, to enable mutual spatial understanding by multiple display devices around a target virtual location to display a shared hologram in the same exact location in the physical environment at the same moment in time. The computing device may comprise a processor, a memory operatively coupled to the processor, and an anchor transfer program stored in the memory and executed by the processor.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a payload pipeline system that, as part of an inter-network facilitation system, can facilitate digital payload throughput between network components using a staggered payload relayer. For example, the disclosed systems utilize custom tooling to implement a staggered payload relayer as an intelligent conduit or pipeline that operates as a publisher-subscriber paradigm system (as opposed to a data stream system). In some cases, the disclosed systems can utilize synchronous or asynchronous communication to receive digital payloads for events from publisher network components and to make the digital payloads available within a payload queue maintained by the staggered payload relayer (for access by subscriber network components).

Abstract: A metal detection apparatus is disclosed which includes a balanced coil system with a transmitter coil and receiver coils. A coupling transformer with an input winding is energized by an input signal with a selected operating frequency and an output winding with tappings, each pair of which is selectable to define a partial winding consisting of the turns extending between the selected pair. Individually selectable excitation circuits for energization of the transmitter coil, each including a semiconductor switching device. Individually selectable tuning capacitors, each including an electro-mechanical relay.

Abstract: A multispectral sensing device includes a first die, including silicon, which is patterned to define a first array of sensor elements, which output first electrical signals in response to optical radiation that is incident on the device in a band of wavelengths less than 1000 nm that is incident on the front side of the first die. A second die has its first side bonded to the back side of the first die and includes a photosensitive material and is patterned to define a second array of sensor elements, which output second electrical signals in response to the optical radiation that is incident on the device in a second band of wavelengths greater than 1000 nm that passes through the first die and is incident on the first side of the second die. Readout circuitry reads the first electrical signals and the second electrical signals serially out of the device.

Abstract: A speaker can have a main body with a generally spheroidal shape, which can be supported standing on its end. The speaker can include a subwoofer that faces forward. A plurality of mid-range drivers can be distributed around the sub-woofer, facing generally forward and radially outward. A plurality of tweeters can be distributed around the sub-woofer, facing generally forward and generally outward. The outer housing portion of the speaker can be covered with a fabric material. A user interface ring 162 can be touch sensitive to receive input, and can have a plurality of lights that can be illuminated separately to convey information to the user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing and simulating an access control policy are disclosed. Evaluating an access control policy may be performed by utilizing a deny statement that causes the access request to be rejected despite actions indicated in the access request being authorized. Further, an independent simulation environment may be utilized for testing access control policy evaluation.

Abstract: A cargo container with integrated locking apparatus that is configured to provide operational control of an overhead style door that is operably coupled to the cargo container so as to allow or inhibit movement thereof. An actuator assembly is mounted adjacent a track configured to have wheels of an overhead door traverse therethrough. The actuator assembly is operably coupled to a movement assembly via a drive member. The drive member is movable between a first and second position and is operable to move the first lever arm and second lever arm of the movement assembly. The movement assembly is operably coupled to a pin member wherein the pin member is operably coupled to the second lever arm. The pin member is movable between a first and second position wherein in the second position the pin member extends into the track so as to inhibit movement of a wheel therepast.

Abstract: The disclosure describes embodiments of systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable storage media that generates and publishes unified transaction streams from a plurality of computer networks for downstream computer service systems. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems identify transaction information over time from a variety of different transaction computer networks. For example, the disclosed systems identify different transaction events at different times from different transaction computer networks that utilize individual transaction schemas. The disclosed systems dynamic ally convert and combine these transaction events in real time to generate and publish a unified transaction stream for utilization by a variety of computer service systems.

Abstract: An improved device having a size suitable for handheld use and being used for providing the illusion that a first object has disappeared from view. The first pouch being provided on a first side of a rotatable floor by the timed rotation of the rotatable floor to a second side. The rotatable floor revealing a second object in a second pouch that is provided thereon. The device being operable by a control unit including a microprocessor in communication with a timer mechanism for the motorized rotational movement of the rotatable floor. A display screen having a user interface is used to select the timer parameters for the first and second rotation of the rotational floor.

Abstract: A hidden compartment apparatus supporting an illusion that an object has disappeared from a first position of a holder slide member is provided. The hidden compartment apparatus includes a holder slide member that is slidably coupled to the bottom of a holder slide cover with a stationary opening, a plurality of inserts capable of holding objects placed in integral holder slider pockets, and actuating means. The actuating means being configured to move the holder slide member between a first position and a second position within the housing and positioning the integral transport slider pockets in the stationary opening to reveal one insert at a time based on user operated controls.

Abstract: A clumpable animal litter comprises composite particles of filler materials, such as limestone and sand, and sodium bentonite. The filler materials have a lower bulk density as compared to a granular mixture of the same percentage of filler and sodium bentonite clay and contain up to eighty-five percent less clay.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an installation and to a method for recirculating and mixing a fluid which is preferably a shear-thinning fluid. The installation comprises a tank, a pump, a piping assembly connected to the pump and comprising an injection piping for injecting said fluid into the tank and a return piping coupled to the injection piping for pumping the said fluid from the tank to the injection piping, wherein the piping assembly and the tank form a flow recirculation path in which fluid is homogenized by recirculation of the fluid upon action of the said pump, the injection piping being designed such as to reinject the fluid in at least two peripheral bottom locations with an horizontal and/or inclined orientation such as to create a swirl movement in the tank and to reinject simultaneously said fluid upwardly through a central location in a zone comprised between the central axis of the tank and the half radius of the tank such as to create a jet of fluid having a main vertical component.

Abstract: An improved device having a size suitable for handheld use and being used for providing the illusion that a first object has disappeared from view. The first pouch being provided on a first side of a rotatable floor by the timed rotation of the rotatable floor to a second side. The rotatable floor revealing a second object in a second pouch that is provided thereon. The device being operable by a control unit including a microprocessor in communication with a timer mechanism for the motorized rotational movement of the rotatable floor. A display screen having a user interface is used to select the timer parameters for the first and second rotation of the rotational floor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an end-effector device and automated selective thinning system. The system includes vision acquisition hardware, kinematic targeting and heuristic programming, a robotic arm, and a pomologically designed end-effector. The system is utilized to improve efficiency for the fruit-thinning process in a tree orchard, such as peach thinning. By automating the mechanical process of fruit thinning, selective fruit-thinners can eliminate manual labor inputs and further enhance favorable blossom removal. Automation used in conjunction with a heuristic approach provides improvements to the system. The system may also be configured as a robotic arm or as a handheld system by including a battery and switching microcontroller with handle or wrist straps. Handheld thinning devices that are mechanical in nature may also be part of the system.

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A computing device stores reference song characterization data and receives digital audio data. The computing device determines whether the digital audio data represents music and then performs a different process to recognize that the digital audio data represents a particular reference song. The computing device then outputs an indication of the particular reference song.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.