Abstract: A computer-implemented method of storing data from a second storage component in a first storage component includes: storing information relating to a first sequence of values in the first storage component; storing a second sequence of values from the second storage component into the first storage component in a plurality of steps, deleting or overwriting one or more values from the second sequence of values which were stored in the first storage component in a previous step; and storing an encrypted third sequence of values in the first storage component. The third sequence of values is derivable from the first sequence of values and the second sequence of values.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing headset/ear bud voice control to crew members in a quick-service restaurant are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: transmit transmission signals from a headset to the base station, receive reception signals by the headset from the base station; capture audio information from a first crew member, generate sound based on the received reception signals, generate the transmission signals to form a headset-specific uplink packet based on the captured audio information; generate semantic information based on the headset-specific uplink packet, wherein the semantic information includes one or more individual words; determine one or more commands that modify operation of the communication system, based on the semantic information, and facilitate execution of the one or more commands to control and/or modify the operation of the communication system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a foaming pest control product and to methods for controlling pests, such as insects and other arthropods. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a pest control product containing a composition that foams when dispensed, where the properties of the foam are selected to provide an optimal usage experience and efficacy.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pesticidal compositions and to methods for controlling pests, such as insects and other arthropods. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a pesticidal composition that leaves less residue on a treated surface, while providing efficacious control of arthropods, even on food, food contact surfaces, or surfaces adjacent to food contact surfaces. The pesticidal composition may comprise from about 4% to about 9%, by weight of the composition, of sodium lauryl sulfate, from about 0.3% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a first active ingredient, from about 3% to about 35%, by weight of the composition, of isopropyl alcohol, and from about 65% to about 85%, by weight of the composition, of water. The first active ingredient may be lemongrass oil. The pesticidal composition may have a pH of about 3.0 to about 9.0.

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing distributed content to a mobile device (e.g., in a mobile vehicle) through multiple content access points along a particular route are presented. In some embodiments, a computing device may receive a selection of media content and a selection of a particular route from a plurality of routes to enable navigation of a mobile vehicle from a start point to an end point calculated based on at least a number of content access points along each route. A computing device may divide the media content into a plurality of segments and send each segment to a respective planned content access point of a plurality of planned content access points along the particular route. In some embodiments, a mobile computing device within a mobile vehicle may receive a segment from each planned content access point to enable continuous uninterrupted playback of the media content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gesture-based control are provided. In some embodiments, a system may include a wearable device configured to be worn on a person's wrist. The wearable device may include a plurality of biopotential channels, a location sensor, and a processor. The system may be configured to generate a data stream based on the outputs from the biopotential channels and/or the location sensor. The system may be configured to enter a first state in which the output from the location sensor is processed according to a first set of logical rules. The system may be configured to classify a gesture, and, based on the gesture classification, transition to a second state in which the output from the location sensor is processed according to a second set of logical rules that is different than the first set of logical rules.

Abstract: A solvent-free process has been developed for manufacturing of lithium metal battery electrodes, lithium-ion batteries electrodes, and solid-state batteries electrodes and electrolytes. In one embodiment, a combination of micropores/microchannels for the dispersing and depositing the blended battery electrode or electrolyte particles on to a surface and hot press mechanism is provided to achieve particles adhesion among themselves and onto the substrate surface. Further described is a manufacture of multilayer solvent-free electrodes and solid-state electrolytes.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to transcatheter stented prosthesis delivery devices including a handle assembly connected to a shaft assembly on which a stented prosthesis is loaded and compressively retained with a plurality of elongate tension members. The delivery devices include a cutting assembly that can sever the elongate tension members after the stented prosthesis is expanded at a target site so that the delivery device can be withdrawn from the patient. Certain embodiments position the cutting assembly at least within the shaft assembly and others position the cutting assembly over the shaft assembly. Various disclosed cutting assemblies are actuated with the handle assembly or the like, which draw the tension members across the blade or vice versa.

Abstract: A microwave oven and a method of operating the same is provided herein. The method includes the steps of: sensing that a door of the microwave is in an open state; interrupting a power input to a generator power supply unit comprising a first converter, a first energy reserve, a second energy reserve located downstream from the first energy reserve, and a second converter located between the first and second energy reserves; detecting an input voltage; and disabling the second converter if the detected input voltage is less than a threshold voltage that is proportional to the detected input voltage, wherein disabling the second converter triggers the second energy reserve to discharge, and wherein the time necessary to discharge the second energy reserve is free of influence from the first energy reserve and is independent of the detected input voltage.

Abstract: Some implementations relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media for providing audio for virtual experiences. In some implementations, a method includes receiving, at a server, a first request to generate a plurality of sounds for a user device, wherein the user device is associated with a virtual experience hosted by the server, obtaining, by the server, sound source data for a plurality of sound sources associated with the plurality of sounds, obtaining, by the server, virtual experience state information that comprises a location of a virtual microphone in the virtual experience and at least one of a velocity of the virtual microphone in the virtual experience or an orientation of the virtual microphone in the virtual experience, generating, by the server, an audio mix of the plurality of sounds based on the sound source data and the virtual experience state information, and transmitting the audio mix to the user device.

Abstract: A modular block has lad wye plates configured on opposing sides of the block that carry the load from an axle fastener to load fasteners coupled to the eye. This configuration of the load wye plates enables the other components, including contact surface components such as the sheave, sheave wheel, side plates and bushings to be made of lower weight materials, such as polymers thereby increase the load to weight ratio of the modular block. Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a preferred material for the contact components and high load capacities are realized with these polymeric components used in conjunction with the load wye plates. Also, the use of non-sparking polymeric or composite materials is required in some applications to prevent fire or combustion.

Abstract: A seine net assembly utilizes buoyant seine net purse rings that float above the leadline and therefore reduce the risk of the purse rings getting snagged on the bottom of the body of water. An exemplary buoyant purse ring may have a specific gravity less than 1.0 and preferably, between 0.08 and 0.96. It is desirable that the purse rings float but not be so buoyant that they cause the leadline and therefore the leadline end of the net to float. An exemplary purse ring is made out of a polymeric material such as polyethylene and most preferably ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). A polymeric purse ring may have a ring wall with a rectangular shape designed for durability and tighter packing. The width of the ring wall may be greater than the thickness.

Abstract: A method of data transfer from a tenant to a service provider comprises encrypting the data with a public key of a key pair generated by a secure device within the service provider system. The data thus cannot be accessed by the service provider during transmission. The data is generated with a corresponding access control list, which specifies that a valid certificate must be presented in order to grant a particular use of the data once stored. The tenant can thus retain control of the use of the data even though it has been transferred out of the tenant system. A method of controlling use of data securely stored in the service provider system comprises issuing a use certificate having an expiry time to the party requesting use of the data. The use certificate must be validated before use of the stored data is granted. This enables the tenant to grant use of the stored data for a limited time period.

Abstract: A lid may include first and second openings disposed within a spout. The first opening may provide a first fluid pathway to a fluid disposed in an attached container and the second opening may provide a second fluid pathway to a fluid disposed in the container. The lid may also include a spout at least partially defined by an outer wall. First and second openings may be disposed within the spout and the openings may be at least partially defined by the outer wall of the spout. A conduit, such as a straw, may be coupled to an opening. If desired, a closure may be connected to the lid and the closure may selectively close one or more of the openings.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that extract information from IMS log records to reduce the amount of data transmitted and input to an analysis engine. An example method includes writing IMS log records matching log types identified in an extraction list to a file within an IMS control region of a mainframe computer and outside of the IMS control region, and reading records from the file. For each record read, the method may also include extracting fields of interest from the log record based on fields of interest associated with the log type of the log record in the extraction list and a data-to-field mapping for the log type, converting the fields of interest to a predetermined format based on the data-to-field mapping, and writing at least one field of interest to an output file. The method may also include transmitting the output file to an analytics engine for processing.

Abstract: Corneal improvement following a therapeutic procedure, such as Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (“DMEK”), is predicted or otherwise monitored using Scheimpflug imaging and a machine learning model that has been trained to predict or otherwise monitor corneal improvement from Scheimpflug imaging parameters that are independent of corneal thickness. The machine learning model can include a predictive model trained using ensemble learning, or other suitable machine learning models such as neural networks.

Abstract: A transition connection for a space frame can comprise a connection pad defining a first end of the transition connection, a node defining a second end of the transition connection opposite the first end, a pair of ribs on opposite sides, a first concave portion on a first side of one of the ribs, and a second concave portion on a second side of the one of ribs. In a side elevational view of the transition connection, an acute angle is formed on a same side as the first and second concave portions. The transition connection, which can be a casting, can be part of a pair or set of transition connections separate and distinct from each other. The pair of transition connections can be mirror images of each other.

Abstract: A method of updating a first device (e.g., one or more locking devices) to reflect information located on a second device (e.g., a server) is provided, where the first device and the second device cannot communicate directly with one another. The method may include employing a third untrusted device (e.g., a mobile device) temporarily as an intermediary between the first device and second device. The method may include receiving, at the first device and from a third device, a request for the first device to communicate with the third device. In response to determining that the third device is authorized to communicate with the first device, the first device may receive information from the third device that was provided by the second device. The first device may transmit at least one message to the third device that is to be provided to second device.