Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling power supplied to an electric drive system of an electric bicycle. The method includes determining a pedal assist power level for the electric drive system, determining a first current to be applied to the electric drive system based on the pedal assist power level, detecting a user selected boost assist at a first input while the first current is being applied to the electric drive system, and determining a second current to be applied to the electric drive system based at least in part on both the user selected boost assist and a boost trigger, the boost trigger being received via a second input.

Abstract: Systems and methods here may be used for analyzing images of gemstones to automatically assign a haziness and/or fluorescence grade to the gemstone using contrast analysis on pixelated, digital images of the gemstones.

Abstract: A check valve for use in a fluid pathway. The check valve may have a diaphragm and a plurality of supports extending from the diaphragm. The check valve and supports have a line of symmetry, and deformation of the check valve as it moves from a closed position to an opened position can be generally along the line of symmetry.

Abstract: Methods and systems for representing emotions of an audience of spectators viewing online gaming of a video game include capturing interaction data from spectators of an audience engaged in watching gameplay of the video game. The captured interaction data is used to cluster the spectators into different groups in accordance to emotions detected from the interactions of spectators in the audience. A reaction track is identified for each group based on the emotion associated with the group. The reaction tracks representing distinct emotions of different groups of spectators are presented alongside content of the video game.

Abstract: Methods and systems for representing emotions of an audience of spectators viewing online gaming of a video game include capturing interaction data from spectators in an audience engaged in watching gameplay of the video game. The captured interaction data is aggregated by clustering the spectators into different groups in accordance to emotions detected from the spectators in the audience. An avatar is generated to represent emotion of each group and expressions of the avatar are dynamically adjusted to match changes in the expressions of the spectators of the respective group. The avatars representing distinct emotions of different group of spectators is presented alongside content of the video game. A size of the avatar for each distinct emotion is influenced by the confidence score associated with the respective group of spectators.

Abstract: Methods and systems for representing emotions of an audience of spectators viewing online gaming of a video game include capturing interaction data from spectators of an audience engaged in watching gameplay of the video game. The captured interaction data is used to cluster the spectators into different groups in accordance to emotions detected from the interactions of spectators in the audience. A graphic interchange format file (GIF) is identified for each group based on the emotion associated with the group. The GIFs representing the distinct emotions of different groups of spectators are forwarded to client devices of spectators for rendering alongside content of the video game.

Abstract: An activity tracker includes a device that includes a sensor component, a radio, a housing, and a removable portion. The sensor component is configured to obtain bicycle route information based on one or more sensors. The radio is configured to wirelessly communicate the bicycle route information to a remote computing device. The housing includes at least a portion of the sensor component and the radio. The removable portion includes a battery. The removable portion and the housing, when coupled, create a watertight seal to protect electronic components of the device.

Abstract: Techniques discussed herein relate to providing composable edge devices. In some embodiments, a user request specifying a set of services to be executed at a cloud-computing edge device may be received by a computing device operated by a cloud computing provider. A manifest may be generated in accordance with the user request. The manifest may specify a configuration for the cloud-computing edge device. Another request can be received specifying the same or a different set of services to be executed at another edge device. Another manifest which specifies the configuration for that edge device may be generated and subsequently used to provision the request set of services on that device. In this manner, manifests can be used to compose the platform to be utilized at any given edge device.

Abstract: An activity tracker includes a device that includes a sensor component, a radio, and a mounting member. The sensor component is configured to obtain bicycle route information based on information from one or more sensors. The sensor component detects pedal proximity and calculates a pedal rotation speed based on data provided by an integrated pedal cadence sensor. The radio is configured to wirelessly communicate the bicycle route information to a remote computing device. The mounting members are for mounting the device to a bicycle frame.

Abstract: A system comprises a computer including a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions such that the processor is programmed to: receive a data frame including data representing a unified diagnostic services (UDS) request, wherein the data frame includes a hash value and a cipher-based message authentication code (CMAC); calculate an authentication CMAC based on the hash value; compare the CMAC with the authentication CMAC; and transmit control data to a communication module when the CMAC matches the authentication CMAC.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treatment for arthritis using SPL-108 polypeptide. In particular, this invention relates to such methods of treatment by the administration of an SPL-108 polypeptide (also known as A6 peptide, a CD44 modulating peptide) or a variant thereof alone or in combination with a standard-of-care treatment for arthritis to alleviate and/or prevent symptoms of arthritis and/or to avoid side effects commonly associated with treating arthritis. Such methods of the present invention are used to treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, reactive arthritis, and/or psoriatic arthritis.

Abstract: A system for rupturing a vacuum in a medical imaging device. The system includes a vacuum plug attached to the medical imaging device and configured to retain a vacuum in the medical imaging device. A puncture tool is configured to puncture the vacuum plug to rupture the vacuum in the medical imaging machine. A puncture tool retainer removably couples the puncture tool to the medical imaging device.

Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device can include a first attachment portion configured to engage a first port of a source container and a second attachment portion configured to engage a second port of an intermediate container. The first attachment portion can include a first projection defining a first fluid passage and the second attachment portion can include a second projection defining a second fluid passage. The fluid transfer device can further include a selector portion for selectively transitioning the fluid transfer device from a first configuration in which a flow path between the first and second fluid passages is closed to a second configuration in which the flow path between the first and second fluid passages is open. The fluid transfer device can further include a limiter configured to inhibit the selector portion from selectively transitioning the fluid transfer device from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: An improved skin blood flow measurement apparatus consists of a chassis with an antenna connected with the chassis such that the antenna directs RF energy at an area of a skin surface below the chassis. A temperature sensor is also connected with the chassis such that the temperature sensor is held in fixed relation to the antenna and such that the temperature sensor is also directed to the same said area of a skin surface below the chassis for measurement of temperature of the area and further where the temperature sensor does not contact the skin surface and where the chassis supports the antenna and the temperature sensor in fixed relation to the area.

Abstract: The current invention pertains to devices for counting and sizing particles suspended in a stream of fluid flowing in a predominant flow direction. Such devices comprise a fluid stream forming system having a directional element arranged to form the stream of fluid flowing in predetermined direction of fluid flow; a laser beam forming optical system including at least one source of laser light having at least one wavelength between 200 nm and 1000 nm, a profiling optical subsystem, having at least one collimator lens and at least one convergent lens, positioned to arrange the laser light in a laser beam along a laser beam axis directed substantially to illuminate a prearranged scattering volume of the stream of fluid, and at least one laser beam dump. Also, the device includes a wide-angle detecting subsystem and wide-angle back-reflecting subsystem.

Abstract: A welding system user interface module includes a front panel comprising a first input device and a first display screen. The welding system user interface module also includes circuitry comprising a memory storing machine-readable instructions, a processor for executing the machine-readable instructions, and communication circuitry configured to receive UI data from the first input device or a second input device of a remote welding system user interface module, and to broadcast synchronized data to the first display screen and a second display screen of the remote welding system user interface module.

Abstract: Example user identification systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method determines a first step pulse associated with a user carrying a key fob and detects a user device proximate the key fob. The method further identifies a second step pulse measured by the user device and determines whether the first and second step pulses match. If the step pulses match, the user carrying the key fob is identified as the owner of the user device.