Abstract: A casing packer apparatus (P) comprising a mandrel (2) having a longitudinal throughbore, a packer element (6) mounted on the mandrel, and an expansion mechanism comprising a piston (11, 12) configured to move the packer element from a first position radially outwards to a second position. A bypass conduit (25) extends generally in said longitudinal direction, from one side of an outer sealing face of the packer element to an opposite side of the outer sealing face, and a bypass valve (41) controls said bypass conduit. The bypass valve is controlled by signals received via a wireless receiver (40). The casing packer can be deployed as an integral part of the casing string and used to control pressure build-up in the casing annulus.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for receiving user meeting control for network conferences. In an embodiment, a method for receiving user meeting controls includes transmitting a request to participate in a network conference. The request includes an identifier. The method also includes receiving meeting controls for use during the network conference. The meeting controls are determined from a policy database based on the identifier.

Abstract: A terminal assembly includes a male terminal and a female terminal. The male terminal includes a first base and a protrusion extending from the first base. The protrusion defines an oblong shape. The female terminal includes a second base and a plurality of projections extending from the second base. The second base defines a void configured to receive the protrusion. The plurality of projections are disposed around the void and collectively define an oblong shape. In an assembled configuration, the protrusion engages the plurality of projections such that the male terminal is connected with the female terminal.

Abstract: There is provided a method of refining a configuration for analyzing video. The method includes deploying the configuration to at least one device positioned to capture video of a scene; receiving data from the at least one device; using the data to automatically refine the configuration; and deploying a refined configuration to the at least one device. There is also provided a method for automatically generating a configuration for analyzing video. The method includes deploying at least one device without an existing configuration; running at least one computer vision algorithm to detect vehicles and assign labels; receiving data from the at least one device; automatically generating a configuration; and deploying the configuration to the at least one device.

Abstract: An abrasive article comprising a body including abrasive particles contained in a bond material, wherein the body comprises a first portion having a first plane solidity [S1], a second portion having a second plane solidity [S2], and wherein S1 is different than S2.

Abstract: An example technique for image analysis is provided. An example image analysis method includes obtaining an instructive sequence descriptive of an instructive query, an instructive response, and an instructive trace of intermediate states from the instructive query to the instructive response. The example image analysis method includes inputting, to a machine-learned model, the instructive sequence and an operative image processing query that comprises image data, wherein the machine-learned model is configured to process the operative query with attention over the instructive sequence. The example method can include generating, using the machine-learned model and responsive to the operative query, an operative image processing response that comprises an analysis of the image data.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device detects a first virtual Bluetooth low energy (vBLE) signal from a first vBLE transceiver associated with a first merchant transaction device and a second vBLE signal from a second vBLE transceiver associated with a second merchant transaction device. An overlap region is determined including a first region corresponding to the first vBLE signal and a second region corresponding to the second vBLE signal. A checkout area is selected corresponding to the first region in response to receiving, from the first merchant transaction device, an indication of an external device receiving the second vBLE signal but not receiving the first vBLE signal. The mobile electronic device is then paired to the first merchant transaction device and a payment transaction is initiated with the first merchant transaction device.

Abstract: Fittings and joints to be attached to a removable aircraft panel and/or to a fuselage section of an aircraft. The joint includes a fitting having a body comprising: a first end, a second end, a first supporting portion and a protruding first contact portion, both the first supporting portion and the first contact portion extending between the ends. The first supporting portion is for attaching to the aircraft or fuselage section. The first contact portion contacts a complementary portion of a second fitting of the structural joint in an assembled position with the second fitting. The first contact portion comprises first main contact portion, and two first lateral contact portions, each joined to the first main contact portion, wherein the first lateral contact portions are arranged laterally with respect to the first main contact portion and are inclined with respect to the first main contact portion.

Abstract: An exercise platform, comprising: a base; a frame including a plurality of frame support members that extend upwardly from the base; a treadmill including a treadmill frame, a belt, a support plate, rollers, flywheels, and a magnetic resistance system, wherein the treadmill mechanically connects to the base using a foldable track support member that extends from a topside of the base to a bottom side of the treadmill frame, and wherein the treadmill is fastened to at least two of the plurality of frame support members; a pair of dips handles, wherein each dips handle connects to a respective frame support member, of the plurality of frame support members; and a pull-up bar positioned along a topside of the frame.

Abstract: A joining system, between a first anterior element and a second posterior element, comprising a through hole. The joining system has a threaded bolt for passing through the through hole of the first element and the second element, a shank configured to be located concentrically to the threaded bolt in at least the anterior longitudinal zone of the threaded bolt and to move together with the threaded bolt, the shank comprising an outer face comprising at least one tapered longitudinal section, a housing attached to the second posterior element and comprising a conical inner face for housing the shank, and a clamping element configured for the threading of the posterior longitudinal zone of the threaded bolt for fastening the joining system.

Abstract: Changes to code in a code base are collected and a payload generation system identifies underlying computing items where the changes were made, as well as other items that are used by the underlying items or that are generated by the underlying items. The payload generation system generates a build payload including the identified items so that a build system can generate a build artifact that reflects the aggregated changes.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for continuously monitoring residential air quality and providing a trend based analysis regarding various air pollutants are presented herein. The system comprises an air quality monitor located in a residential house, wherein the air quality monitor is configured to measure the level of an air pollutant. The system also includes a server that is communicatively coupled to the air quality monitor, wherein the server is configured to generate a unique environmental fingerprint associated with the residential house.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus and related systems for data capture, processing, storage and rendering. The data may related to a personal health enquiry presented to a patient of a breathing assistance apparatus on a display screen of the apparatus. The responses to a set of queries in the enquiry may be captured as answer data. The answer data may then be transmitted and/or processed relative to baseline data for access and rendering as one or more data reports and/or time-series charts.

Abstract: A position fix identifying a geographic location of a receiver is received. The position fix was generated using signals received at the receiver from respective high-altitude signal sources (such as satellites). Imagery of a geographic area that includes the geographic location is also received. The imagery is automatically processed to determine whether one or more of the high-altitude signal sources were occluded from the geographic location when the position fix was generated. In response to determining that one or more of the high-altitude signal sources were occluded from the geographic location when the position fix was generated, the position fix is identified as being potentially erroneous.

Abstract: An image capture system includes a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) device which captures images of an environment while rotating and a plurality of cameras, disposed separately from the LIDAR device, each including a rolling shutter sensor and each capturing images of the environment. The plurality of cameras include a first camera disposed to face in a first direction and a second camera disposed to face in a second direction. A time at which the first camera captures a first image is synchronized with a time at which the LIDAR device captures a second image when the LIDAR device rotates to face in the first direction, and a time at which the second camera captures a third image is synchronized with a time at which the LIDAR device captures a fourth image when the LIDAR device rotates to face in the second direction.

Abstract: A measurement device for use with a breathing assistance apparatus to measure lung performance. The device has a main body that is releasably connectable to a gases outlet or a breathing conduit of the breathing assistance apparatus. The main body conveys a flow of gases from the gases outlet to a user. The main conduit body has a connector end that is connectable to the gases outlet of the breathing assistance apparatus to receive the flow of gases, and a mouthpiece end to provide fluid communication to the user's airway. A main lumen or lumens extend between the connector end and mouthpiece end for conveying the flow of gases. One or more exhaust openings provided on the main body between its ends and which are in fluid communication with the main lumen or lumens.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are presented herein for providing lower level physical-layer gateway functionalities and upper-level application functionalities; a system designed with flexible configurations in order to support a wide range of connected applications. The system includes a processor that executes machine instructions to perform operations. The operations comprise: receiving sensor data from a sensor device located in a building; converting the sensor data from a raw state to a physical measurement; and activating an abatement device situated in the building as a function of the physical measurement.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are presented herein for providing lower level physical-layer gateway functionalities and upper-level application functionalities; a system designed with flexible configurations in order to support a wide range of connected applications. The system can include a processor that executes machine instructions to perform operations. The operations can comprise: receiving, from a first device, a first packet representing first data formatted in a first protocol language; transforming the first data to second data formatted in a second protocol language; and transmitting a second packet representing the second data to a second device.

Abstract: An example technique for image analysis is provided. An example image analysis method includes obtaining an instructive sequence descriptive of an instructive query, an instructive response, and an instructive trace of intermediate states from the instructive query to the instructive response. The example image analysis method includes inputting, to a machine-learned model, the instructive sequence and an operative image processing query that comprises image data, wherein the machine-learned model is configured to process the operative query with attention over the instructive sequence. The example method can include generating, using the machine-learned model and responsive to the operative query, an operative image processing response that comprises an analysis of the image data.

Abstract: A light engine for a nano-arthroscope assembly includes a light source, wherein the light source includes a light emitting diode (LED) mounted to a circuit board; a collimating optic positioned proximate to the LED, wherein the collimating optic collimates light emitted from the LED and increases an intensity of the light emitted from the LED; a ball lens positioned to receive the light collimated by the collimating optic, wherein the ball lens focuses the received light to a focal point outside of the ball lens; and a bundle of light fibers positioned proximate to the ball lens, wherein the bundle of light fibers includes a first end that is positioned at the focal point of the light focused by the ball lens such that the light is coupled into the first end of the bundle of light fibers at the focal point.