Abstract: Systems and devices for replacing connectors using a modular port assembly. An infusion pump assembly includes a main assembly with an opening that is surrounded by a bezel. The bezel is sized and shaped to releasably receive a port assembly. The port assembly includes a connector that is oriented to releasably engage with a receptacle located within the main assembly and near the opening, and thereby form an operable connection between the connector and its receptacle (e.g., using a cable). The assembly optionally includes a gasket that is sized and shaped to rest between an edge of the port assembly and the bezel. The port assembly is releasably secured with one or more fasteners.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, via a wireless communication interface of a provisioning device, wireless advertisements from lighting system elements. The method further includes determining, via the provisioning device, signal strengths to the lighting system elements based on the wireless advertisements or reported signal levels between the lighting system elements. The method further includes forming a lighting control group by the following steps. First, iteratively transmitting, via the provisioning device, a flashing command to each lighting system element to cause a light source on a lighting system element to flash in order of the determined signal strengths from highest to lowest. Second, determining whether the lighting system element with the light source flashing is being added to the lighting control group. Third, assigning, via the provisioning device, some or all of the lighting system elements to the lighting control group based on the determination.

Abstract: A method includes awaiting for a gateway period, at a lighting system element of a lighting control group, for zero or more gateway messages from a gateway over a wireless communication network; tracking, at the lighting system element, zero or more gateway messages from the gateway that are received; and, in response to the zero or more gateway messages received, requesting designation of a gateway repeater to communicate with the gateway. The method further includes awaiting for a controller period, at the lighting system element, for zero or more controller messages from a local lighting zone controller over the wireless communication network; tracking, at the lighting system element, the zero or more controller messages from the local lighting zone controller that are received; and, in response to the zero or more controller messages, requesting designation of a local lighting zone repeater to communicate with the local lighting zone controller.

Abstract: A system and method for modulating stress granule assembly, utilizing a protein construct that has a cell penetrating protein fused to one or more proteins that can bind with an NTF2-like domain of a G3BP protein. By configuring the protein construct with an appropriate number of proteins that being with NTF2-like domains, stress granule assembly can be upregulated or downregulated as needed to treat patients.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for making fibrous water-soluble unit doses utilizing a repeating nested pattern.

Abstract: A method includes tracking one or more echoes of an original message sent from a battery-powered device in a wireless communication network. The battery-powered device includes a lighting control device or a phenomenon sensor. The method further includes adjusting a likelihood of designating a repeater for the battery-powered device based on the battery-powered device receiving an adjustment echo of the one or more echoes or one or more line-powered devices receiving the original message directly from the battery-powered device. The method further includes determining whether or not to designate a repeater for the battery-powered device based on the battery-powered device receiving a determination echo of the one or more echoes of the original message, or the one or more line-powered devices receiving the original message directly from the battery-powered device.

Abstract: A method includes generating, via a lighting system design software on a computing device, a layout to place lighting system elements in a floorplan of a building. The method further includes specifying, via the lighting system design software, a lighting sequence of operation for behaviors of the lighting system elements. The method further includes transmitting the layout and the lighting sequence of operation over a network to a provisioning device or a gateway/edge device. The method further includes programming settings for the lighting system elements based on the lighting sequence of operation. The method can optionally include assigning, via the provisioning device, network addresses to the lighting system elements based on the layout. The step of programming settings for the lighting system elements can further be based on the assigned network addresses.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, via a wireless communication interface of a provisioning device, wireless advertisements from lighting system elements. The method further includes determining, via the provisioning device, signal strengths to the lighting system elements based on the wireless advertisements or reported signal levels between the lighting system elements. The method further includes forming a lighting control group by the following steps. First, iteratively transmitting, via the provisioning device, a flashing command to each lighting system element to cause a light source on a lighting system element to flash in order of the determined signal strengths from highest to lowest. Second, determining whether the lighting system element with the light source flashing is being added to the lighting control group. Third, assigning, via the provisioning device, some or all of the lighting system elements to the lighting control group based on the determination.

Abstract: A method includes awaiting for a gateway period, at a lighting system element of a lighting control group, for zero or more gateway messages from a gateway over a wireless communication network; tracking, at the lighting system element, zero or more gateway messages from the gateway that are received; and, in response to the zero or more gateway messages received, requesting designation of a gateway repeater to communicate with the gateway. The method further includes awaiting for a controller period, at the lighting system element, for zero or more controller messages from a local lighting zone controller over the wireless communication network; tracking, at the lighting system element, the zero or more controller messages from the local lighting zone controller that are received; and, in response to the zero or more controller messages, requesting designation of a local lighting zone repeater to communicate with the local lighting zone controller.

Abstract: A unique implementation of a machine learning application for suggesting actions for a user to undertake is described herein. The application transforms a history of user behavior into a set of models that represent user actions given a set of parameters. These models are then used to suggest that users in a payments or banking environment take certain actions based on their history. The models are created using the DensiCube, random forest or k-means algorithms.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of using functional MRI (fMRI) for determining brain activation patterns for a group of subjects in response to different odor-elicited feelings (i.e., conscious emotions). A method for preparing a perfume by using the method of the present invention and a consumer product including said perfume are also described herein.

Abstract: A package for a single unit dose detergent, the package having an outer shell and an inner structure. The outer shell and the inner structure comprise of a biodegradable material. The inner structure has one or more divided sections enabled to contain one or more single unit dose detergents articles. At least one of the one or more divided sections comprises a protuberance extending from a surface facing an inner surface of the outer shell.

Abstract: A suppressor mount device can include a first end having a barrel coupling feature adapted to couple the suppressor mount device to the barrel of a firearm. The device can further include a second end oriented opposite the first end along a bore axis and a suppressor coupling feature adapted to receive and retain a firearm suppressor. The device can further include a bore forming a void along the bore axis within the suppressor mount device, the bore adapted to allow passage of a projectile along the bore axis from the first end to the second end. The device can further include a reaming feature formed on an outer surface of the second end adapted to engage an inner surface of the firearm suppressor. The reaming feature can include a channel which is at least partially oriented non-parallel and non-perpendicular to the bore axis.

Abstract: A unique implementation of a machine learning application for suggesting actions for a user to undertake is described herein. The application transforms a history of user behavior for a plurality of users into a set of models that represent user actions, and the optimal actions, given a set of parameters. These models are then used to suggest that users in a payments or banking environment take certain actions based on a best in class model derived from the best performing user. The models are created using the DensiCube, random forest, K-means or other machine learning algorithms.

Abstract: A computerized electro-mechanical drug delivery device configured to deliver at least one dose of two or more medicaments. The device comprises a control unit. An electro-mechanical drive unit is operably coupled to the control unit and a primary reservoir for a first medicament and a secondary reservoir for a fluid agent, e.g. a second medicament. An operator interface is in communication with the control unit. A single dispense assembly is configured for fluid communication with the primary and the secondary reservoir. Activation of the operator panel sets a first dose from the primary reservoir and based on the first dose and a therapeutic dose profile, the control unit is configured to determine a dose or range of the fluid agent. Alternatively, the control unit determines or calculates a dose or range of a third medicament. Further, a dispense interface for use with a drug delivery device is disclosed.