Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to controlling optical parameters at a user's eye using an artificial reality system and tracked user conditions. For example, based on tracked user eye positioning, implementations can adjust the light that enters the user's eye to control an image shell generated at the user's eye. An image shell refers to the way light, that enters the eye, focuses on the retina of the eye. Example properties of an image shell include image shell centration, image shell curvature, image shell shape, etc. A user may focus on an object in an artificial reality environment (e.g., real-world object or virtual object) and light from the object can generate an image shell at the user's eyes. The image shell at the user's eyes can impact the user's vision and/or eye biology.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of locally verifying an attribute associated with a user is disclosed. The method comprises performing, by a computing device, steps including: capturing biometric verification data using the computing device; determining whether the biometric verification data corresponds to the user by comparing the biometric verification data with authenticated biometric data of the user previously obtained from an identity document, ID, and stored locally on the computing device; and in response to determining that the biometric verification data corresponds to the user, verifying the attribute associated with the user based on attribute information associated with the user previously obtained from the ID and stored locally on the computing device.

Abstract: An electrochemical-deposition apparatus that includes a printhead, an electric-power supply circuit, a controller. The controller is configured to sequentially direct the electric-power supply circuit to establish a first electric current through an electrolytic solution, an initial electrode, and at least one of a plurality of individually addressable transitional electrodes of the printhead, direct the electric-power supply circuit to terminate the first electric current, and direct the electric-power supply circuit to either establish a second electric current through the electrolytic solution, at least the one of the plurality of individually addressable transitional electrodes, and a target electrode, or establish a third electric current through a second electrolytic solution, at least the one of the plurality of individually addressable transitional electrodes, and the target electrode.

Abstract: A method of forming a printhead of an electrochemical deposition system includes applying at least one first photosensitive resist layer onto a substrate comprising a connection circuit, exposing a portion of the at least one first photosensitive resist layer to a first light such that a first-layer region is defined, applying at least one second photosensitive resist layer onto the at least one first photosensitive resist layer, and exposing a portion of the at least one second photosensitive resist layer to a second light such that a second-layer region, at least partially overlapping the first-layer region, is defined. The method further includes developing the at least one first photosensitive resist layer and the at least one second photosensitive resist layer to remove the second-layer region and at least a portion of the first-layer region, such that an aperture is formed with an overhang portion.

Abstract: A seal includes a mating ring that rotates relative to a carbon primary ring at a seal interface. A buffer gas is provided into the seal and passes from the back of the primary ring to the seal interface though holes drilled in the primary ring. The seal can be used as a separation seal or in combination with another seal.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for treating a mammal (e.g., a human) having, or at risk of developing, muscular dystrophy (e.g., a laminin ?2-related dystrophy (LAMA2-RD)). For example, an adeno-associated virus (AAV) designed for targeted gene activation of nucleic acid encoding a Lama1 polypeptide (e.g., the endogenous Lama1 gene) can be administered to a mammal (e.g., a human) having, or at risk of developing, muscular dystrophy (e.g., a LAMA2-RD) to treat the mammal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data transfer and platform integration using quick response (QR) codes are provided. The system generates first item data associated with a first property item, generates one or more QR codes that encrypt and store the first item data, and sends or displays the one or more QR codes. The system reads the one or more QR codes from an application program installed on a computing device to obtain the encrypted first item data. The system decrypts, using a decryption key, the encrypted first item data to obtain the first item data from the QR code. The system generates, by the application program, first analysis data based at least in part on the first item data.

Abstract: A body-worn surveillance system is associated with the ICV system via a docking mechanism that is connected to the ICV system via a cable, or other means. The ICV system recognizes the specific bodyworn system(s). In order to reduce power draw on the mobile battery powered BWV device and thus extend record time(s), the BWV wireless radio is left in a suspended or sleep state and the lower power draw Bluetooth radio is enabled. When the body-worn system is within a specified proximity (RSSI) of the ICV system's wireless Bluetooth transceiver and there are recorded files available for transfer, the BWV device's wireless Ethernet connection will be enabled to transfer AV files to the ICV system, which will then store those files on the ICV system's internal media.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for intermediate authentication of a message transmitted through a switched-path network, such as an optical transport network (OTN). In one method, a message transmitted through communication nodes of a switched-path network may be authenticated, at least partially, by authentication logic of one or more of the communication nodes. The one or more communication nodes may identify whether a prior communication node has tampered with or corrupted the message or may generate an authentication tag to enable an authentication authority to authenticate the message.

Abstract: Provided herein are improved methods for transforming monocotyledonous plants, as well as an improved phosphomannose-isomerase (PMI) protein coding region and transformation vectors including the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of biodiesel feedstock and biodiesel. A process for producing a biodiesel utilizing a thraustochytrid is provided.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for intermediate authentication of a message transmitted through a switched-path network, such as an optical transport network (OTN). In one method, a message transmitted through communication nodes of a switched-path network may be authenticated, at least partially, by authentication logic of one or more of the communication nodes. The one or more communication nodes may identify whether a prior communication node has tampered with or corrupted the message or may generate an authentication tag to enable an authentication authority to authenticate the message.

Abstract: Provided herein are improved methods for transforming monocotyledonous plants, as well as an improved phosphomannose-isomerase (PMI) protein coding region and transformation vectors including the same.

Abstract: A method for growing an In(x)Al(y)Ga(1?x?y)N layer (where x is greater than zero and less than or equal to one, y is greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to one and the sum of x and y is less than or equal to one). The method includes supplying plasma-activated nitrogen atoms as a source of nitrogen for the In(x)Al(y)Ga(1?x?y)N layer to a growth surface, where a flux of the plasma-activated nitrogen atoms supplied to the growth surface is at least four times higher than a total flux of aluminium and gallium atoms also supplied to the growth surface, where either the aluminium or gallium flux may or may not be zero; and simultaneously supplying indium atoms and nitrogen-containing molecules to the growth surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of biodiesel feedstock and biodiesel. A process for producing a biodiesel utilising a thraustochytrid is provided.

Abstract: A device for detecting the presence of a golf ball G in a ball-receiving cup comprising a flag pole 1 having a tubular lower portion 2 dimensioned to be received within a standard ball-receiving cup C and supporting four photointerruptors each comprising an infrared emitter 5 and a corresponding photodetector 5A, with the beams from the emitters 5 passing through opening 6 in the tubular portion 2 and being spaced at 90.degree. intervals around the periphery of the tubular portion 2 so that the four quadrants of the cup C are within the fields of the photointerruptors. When a golf ball G enters the cup C, the infrared beam from one of the emitters 5 is reflected from the surface of the golf ball G and i s received by the corresponding photodetector to cause a change in the state of the photodetector which in turn causes a display 3 to be illuminated to indicate that a golf ball G has ended the cup C.

Abstract: A security system includes a plurality of sensors each capable of providing a detection input signal adapted to cause activation of the alarm system, a circuit for inhibiting activation of the alarm system as a result of a first detection input signal, and a circuit for removing the inhibition and allowing activation of the alarm system in response to a second detection input signal from any one of the sensors, including the sensor that provided the first detection input signal. A first alarm device is located essentially indoors on the premises to be protected and a second alarm device is located outdoors on the premises to be protected. The inhibition circuit allows activation of only the indoor alarm device, but a further detection input signal from one of the sensors within a predetermined time activates the outdoor alarm device.

Abstract: An electronic control system suitable for monitoring operation of an automatic automotive gearbox and for verifying actuation thereof in a correct manner. The control system includes stages corresponding to different gear positions, the stages being switchable between set and reset conditions. A control unit is operable to set a particular stage only when the next adjacent stage already is in a set condition. Electrical signals indicating the existing gearbox position are compared with signals defining which stage of the control system is set and operation of the control unit is inhibited if the compared signals do not correspond.

Abstract: A Doppler detector device includes means for transmitting signals into a field to be protected, means for generating a unit step signal from the Doppler shift signal, means for integrating the unit step signal, means for activating an alarm when the output of the integrating means reaches a predetermined threshold level, and a false alarm inhibitor including means for sampling the integrator output and for resetting the integrator if the output does not reach the predetermined threshold level within a predetermined time. The false alarm inhibitor preferably comprises a level detector connected to the integrator output, a timer connected to and activated by detection of a predetermined signal level by the detector, and a reset current source connected to the integrator input and activated by the timer output, the predetermined signal level of the level detector being substantially lower than the predetermined threshold level.