Abstract: A method and system to convert user activities performed in a real world into virtual world activity. The system includes a virtual world environment with a virtual activity tracker to obtain virtual activity performance data for an activity performed by a user in the virtual world environment; and a virtual world database to store the virtual activity performance data in a virtual profile of the user. The system also includes a real world activity tracker to obtain real world activity performance data for a real world activity performed by the user; and an activity convertor to convert the real world activity performance data into an amount of converted virtual activity performance data and add the converted virtual activity performance data to the virtual profile of the user.

Abstract: A method to increase a probability of interaction of one molecule with a second molecule includes applying a sequence of temporally varying perturbations by acoustic forces and/or by electromagnetic fields or any combination thereof in at least two non-aligned directions to a volume containing the molecules. The sequence of temporally varying perturbations is chosen to produce a sequence of perturbed molecular configurations for the molecule in the volume and the sequence of perturbations is selected so as to cause the increase in probability. Initially data is obtained relating to orientations of the molecules and the sequence is selected based on the data. The data can be obtained by observation or by creating a known orientation using selected fields.

Abstract: Electromagnetic radiation is applied to reactive materials in a reaction chamber including side by side volumes where the probability of interaction of the electromagnetic radiation with the reactant materials is increased by using multiple reflections and where the reaction chamber includes a plurality of pairs of opposed reflective surfaces. At least 50% and more preferably at least 80% or 90% of the reflections from the reflective surfaces are specular reflections and one or both of the reflective surfaces of each pair is a concave mirror. The pairs are arranged side by side so that radiation escaping through a side of one volume enters a side of a next adjacent volume.

Abstract: A single kinematic chain robotic control system, comprising global planning control circuitry configured to receive initial position data of a robotic manipulator having nJ joints and initial position data of a mobile base having nM joints, where a joint has at least one degree of freedom. The global planning circuitry is further configured to receive a motion plan request that includes at least one waypoint for at least one articulating component coupled to one of the nJ joints of the robotic manipulator. A waypoint is a destination of the articulating component of the robotic manipulator in an external environment.

Abstract: The present application discloses a system and device for displaying content. The system includes an optical unit that is wearable. The optical unit includes a magnifying lens, a front light, and a display. The front light illuminates the display from the front of the display to be observable by a user via the magnifying lens.

Abstract: A method for configuring a system having a wearable optical unit is disclosed. The method includes powering on the system, and in response to the system being powered on, using one or more processors to control the system to: determine whether to cause the system to run a configuration workflow, and in response to determining to cause the system to run the configuration workflow, (a) control the system in connection with configuring an interpupillary distance (IPD) for a user of the system, (b) determine whether the IPD is configured for the user, and (c) in response to determining that the IPD is configured for the user, control the system in connection with configuring a focus of the optical unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems of metadata management for reviewing data from microscopy experimental sessions. Image data from an experimental session is stored in an archive at one or more filepath locations, either locally or on a network. Metadata associated with the image data is stored in a database with a reference to the filepath where the raw image is stored, such that the metadata is associated in the database with the image data. A user can perform post-experimental filtering, sorting, and searching of the underlying image data using the metadata, which allows the image data to be analyzed without duplication of the image data and without manual review of each individual image. The filtered data is presented in an interactive timeline format.

Abstract: A refrigerated or frozen place-and-bake cake product is described that includes an uncooked dough that has handling characteristics that allow for convenient placement on a baking sheet for baking, yet also results in a cake-like texture upon baking. The uncooked dough includes a particular combination of wheat flour and corn flour, pregelatinized starch and/or a fruit or vegetable puree or mash, a gum component that includes xanthan gum and at least one other gum, sucrose, egg solids, dairy solids, and a leavening system.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel compound having the general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

Abstract: A method for measuring optical properties of a sample fluid to obtain at least one property of the sample fluid includes adding a volume of a sample fluid to an enclosure. directing a plurality of electromagnetic radiation wavebands through the volume of sample fluid within the enclosure along a plurality of different paths to generate an interaction radiation for each waveband, measuring the amplitude of each interaction radiation and statistically analyzing the interaction radiation amplitudes to obtain at least one property of the sample fluid. In this method at least two different paths of the plurality of paths have different path lengths selected so that the absorption is between 0.1 and 1.0 absorbance units. Optionally at least one radiation waveband is linearly or circularly polarized and the amplitude measurement includes a polarization analyzer.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted indazole propionic acid derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the tautomers thereof that can activate adenosine 5?-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK). The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising AMPK-activating substituted indazole propionic acid derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the tautomers thereof and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and methods of treating a condition comprising administering AMPK-activating substituted indazole propionic acid derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the tautomers thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle seat and storage system includes a vehicle seat having a seat base and a seat back extending from the seat base. A storage apparatus is connected to the seat back and is movable from a stowed position against the seat back to an extended position away from the seat back. The storage apparatus is configured to position and secure one or more cargo items. A seat motor is operably connected to the seat. The seat motor is configured to move the seat back from a first position extending upward from the seat base to a second position where the seat back is disposed flat against the seat base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent composition comprising: from 0.5 to 50 wt. % of a C12-C14, alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant; wherein the alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant comprises a C14 alkyl group at a level of at least 50 wt. % of the alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant; wherein the average degree of ethoxylation (EO) is from 2.5 to 3.5; wherein with reference to the wt. % of the total ethoxylated portion of said alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant, the level of 1EO is from 10 to 25 wt. %, the level of 2EO is from 15 to 24 wt. %, the level of 3EO is from 20 to 35 wt. %, and the level of 4EO is from 12 to 25 wt. %; and, wherein the C12-C14 alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant includes at most 10 wt. % alkyl chains of C15 and higher; the invention also relates to the use and method to enhance the foaming of a detergent composition by inclusion of said specified alkyl ethoxylated sulfate surfactant.

Abstract: Provided herein are solid forms comprising a compound of formula (I), or a stereoisomer, or a mixture of stereoisomers thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided herein are methods of synthesizing a compound of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating, preventing, and managing various disorders using the compositions provided herein.

Abstract: A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.

Abstract: A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.

Abstract: A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.

Abstract: There is provided a system and method of evaluating wireless device and/or wireless network performance and/or user experience, on a wireless electronic device.

Abstract: A method is provided for configuring fluid in a programable fluid array which includes applying a sequence of magnetic fields to a movable fluidic network component; which includes a magnetic object to produce a force on the component. In one arrangement the fluid array includes a plurality of pre-formed channels and at least one property of at least one of said pre-formed channels is changed by the movable fluidic network component in another arrangement the fluid array comprises an injection molding system where the programmable fluid array is used to improve the speed and accuracy of the injection molding process and/or to additionally modify the shape and form of a molded object. In this arrangement the fluidic network component follows a path through the mold cavity determined at least in part by a sequence of magnetic fields and exerts a force on molding material therein.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and storage media for optimizing automated modelling of resource allocation are disclosed. Exemplary implementations include operations for: receive or retrieve by a computer system, operational information associated with a plurality of users; allocate, by the computer system, at least a first time portion to at least a first task associated with a first user of the plurality of users based on analysis of the operational information; and dynamically modify, by the computer system, the first time portion responsive to receiving or retrieving additional operational information over time.