Abstract: A method is provided for vaporized hydrogen peroxide cleaning of a chamber. The method includes altering a temperature of air in the chamber from an initial temperature to a sterilization temperature over a first time period. The method also includes injecting vaporized hydrogen peroxide into air in the chamber to alter a relative humidity of hydrogen peroxide vapor in the chamber to a sterilization level over the first time period. The method also includes maintaining the temperature at the sterilization temperature and the relative humidity at the sterilization level over a second time period. The method also includes reducing the relative humidity from the sterilization level to a safe level over a third time period. In one embodiment, the method is provided for vaporized hydrogen peroxide cleaning of an interior chamber of an incubation container. In other embodiments, the incubation chamber featured in the method is provided.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods determine the three-dimensional position and orientation of a fiducial marker and tracking the three-dimensional position and orientation across different fields-of-view. Methods include: capturing an image of a first space in which the fiducial marker is disposed with a first sensor having a first field-of-view; determining the three-dimensional location and orientation of the fiducial marker within the first space based on the image of the first space in which the fiducial marker is disposed; capturing an image of a second space in which the fiducial marker is disposed with a second sensor having a second field-of-view; calculating pan and tilt information for the second sensor to move the second field-of-view of the second sensor to acquire an image of the fiducial marker; and determining the three-dimensional location and orientation of the fiducial marker within the second space based on the image of the second space.

Abstract: A multi-layered web is disclosed that is resilient and/or elastic in the Z-direction. Thus, when the web is compressed, the web assumes a compacted state and then expands to an expanded state when the compressive forces are removed. In one embodiment, the multi-layered web includes a middle layer made from a resilient blend of fibers positioned inbetween two outer layers. The middle layer, for instance, can contain elastomeric fibers, three-dimensional fibers, and/or debonded fibers.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for comparing genetic data of at least two individuals to determine a relationship between the at least two individuals and to present the relationship while providing privacy protection of certain genetic data. One system includes a one or more processing circuits to receive at least a portion of a first genetic dataset and at least a portion of a second genetic dataset. Further, the one or more processing circuits to identify a first set of DNA markers and identify a second set of DNA markers, and wherein the first set of DNA markers and the second set of DNA markers at least partially correspond. Further, the one or more processing circuits to determine a plurality of relationship indices, generate a relationship interface that includes graphical representations, and provide the relationship interface.

Abstract: Conventional high performance computer connections are electron-based systems, which require the memory packages to be as close as mechanically possible to the computation engine. Low power and high bandwidth communication, e.g. photonic, links can drastically change the architecture of high-performance computers by eliminating the bottlenecks in communication and augment existing memory systems to allow them to be both high capacity and high bandwidth simultaneously.

Abstract: A spit secures to a housing of a cooking tool and includes a first rod configured to engage an actuator and a second rod configured to support an item being cooked. A gearbox is configured to secure to the first rod and to the second rod such that rotation of the first rod is transmitted to the second rod with a first axis of rotation of the first rod being substantially perpendicular to a second axis of rotation of the second rod. In some embodiments, a plate is secured to a distal end of the second rod. The first rod engages a motor mounted to the housing. The first and/or second rod may have a non-circular cross section.

Abstract: A detachable camera assembly is securable to a cooking tool by means of magnets on a lower surface. The housing is offset from the cooking tool by the magnets and a shroud extends between a camera opening and the cooking tool with a seal at the end of the shroud. A fan draws air into the housing and expels part of the air through the shroud. A part of the air also flows through openings for allowing light to exit the housing from LEDs mounted within the housing. A controller within the housing captures and transmits images responsive to instructions received using a wireless transceiver.

Abstract: The present application relates to a BBQ oven, comprising an oven, a loading container and a mixing unit. The loading container is arranged on the oven, having a loading inlet on the top and a discharge outlet at the bottom; the mixing unit includes a mixing driver positioned on the side wall of the loading container and a mixer connected to the mixing driver. The BBQ oven requires no manual turning to prevent fuel arching as the mixing unit consisting of the mixing driver and the mixer connected to the mixing driver can mix and split fuel being arched by turning of the mixer driven by the mixing driver, and thereby reduces the labor work intensity.

Abstract: A mechanism is described for facilitating smart monitoring of body dimensions according to one embodiment. A method of embodiments, as described herein, includes receiving a first request to take a first picture of a user, wherein the first picture is taken at a first point in time using a depth-sensing camera; automatically computing first body dimensions relating to a body of the user based on at least one of a first image of the body and first depth information relating to one or more parts of the body, wherein the first image and the first depth information are obtained from the first picture; generate a first three-dimensional (3D) model of the body based on the first body dimensions; and communicating at least one of the first 3D model and the first body dimensions to a display device, wherein the display device to display at least one of the first 3D model and the first body dimensions.

Abstract: A spritzer assembly for a cooking device is provided herein. The spritzer assembly includes a reservoir configured to maintain a fluid therein. A pump is operably coupled with the reservoir. The pump is configured to move the fluid from the reservoir and through a nozzle. The nozzle is configured to be positioned within a heating chamber. A controller is configured to selectively activate the pump.

Abstract: A camera mechanism may be mounted adjacent to an aperture in a grill. The aperture may be covered with a movable aperture cover. The camera mechanism may have a camera with a camera lens that may be inserted through the aperture so as to physically contact the movable aperture cover and move the movable aperture cover out of the way so that the camera lens has an unobstructed view of the food items cooking in the cooking chamber. After taking pictures and/or videos of the food items, the camera mechanism may transmit the pictures and/or videos to a client device so the user may see the food items cooking in the grill in real-time. After taking the pictures and/or videos, the camera lens may be removed from the cooking chamber through the aperture allowing the movable aperture cover to again cover the aperture in the grill. In other embodiments, the aperture may always be open, i.e.

Abstract: A heating assembly for a cooking device is provided herein. The heating assembly may include a burn box having a body defining a pot and a receptacle. The pot and receptacle can be separated from each other by a divider. An ignitor extends into the pot. A duct is fluidly coupled with the receptacle and is configured to extend between the receptacle and a housing surrounding the burn box. The duct defines an inlet within the receptacle and an outlet on the opposing end portion of the duct.

Abstract: A camera mechanism may be mounted adjacent to an aperture in a grill. The aperture may be covered with a movable aperture cover. The camera mechanism may have a camera with a camera lens that may be inserted through the aperture so as to physically contact the movable aperture cover and move the movable aperture cover out of the way so that the camera lens has an unobstructed view of the food items cooking in the cooking chamber. After taking pictures and/or videos of the food items, the camera mechanism may transmit the pictures and/or videos to a client device so the user may see the food items cooking in the grill in real-time. After taking the pictures and/or videos, the camera lens may be removed from the cooking chamber through the aperture allowing the movable aperture cover to again cover the aperture in the grill. In other embodiments, the aperture may always be open, i.e.

Abstract: A cooking device is provided herein that includes a trailer having one or more frame members and configured to couple with a vehicle. A housing is supported by the frame members and defines a heating chamber. A heat source is disposed within the heating chamber. A controller is operably coupled with an auger assembly to direct fuel to the heat source for heating the heating chamber. A power actuator is operably coupled with the controller and configured to accept electrical power from two or more power supplies and provide power to the controller from one of the two or more power supplies.

Abstract: Technologies for depth-based user authentication include a mobile computing device to display a login image including a depth channel on a display of the mobile computing device. The mobile computing device determines a selection of a plurality of objects of the login image made by a user of the mobile computing device, generates a user-selected password based on a relative depth of each object of the plurality of objects selected by the user, and permits access to the mobile computing device in response to a determination that the user-selected password matches a device login password.

Abstract: A mechanism is described for facilitating smart monitoring of body dimensions according to one embodiment. A method of embodiments, as described herein, includes receiving a first request to take a first picture of a user, wherein the first picture is taken at a first point in time using a depth-sensing camera; automatically computing first body dimensions relating to a body of the user based on at least one of a first image of the body and first depth information relating to one or more parts of the body, wherein the first image and the first depth information are obtained from the first picture; generate a first three-dimensional (3D) model of the body based on the first body dimensions; and communicating at least one of the first 3D model and the first body dimensions to a display device, wherein the display device to display at least one of the first 3D model and the first body dimensions.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a number of embodiments related to devices, systems, and methods for storing food that may include one or more sensors to collect sensor data associated with one or more food items, and one or more computer processors running a food condition module communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors to determine a condition of the one or more food items by processing the sensor data to identify the one or more food items and one or more attributes of the one or more food items, and determine a condition of the one or more food items based on the one or more attributes of the one or more food items, and menu opportunity and restocking modules to aid the efficient and intelligent consumption of food.