Abstract: Apparatus for performing group computing in a safety-critical operating environment (SCOE) includes a primary computing device, wherein the primary computing device includes a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive task data, determine a group computing need by comparing the task data against a preset group computing criterion, determine a hardware allocation as a function of the group computing need, create a virtual environment using a secondary computing device communicatively connected to the primary computing device, as a function of the hardware allocation, allocate at least a portion of the task data to the at least a secondary computing device, as a function of the group computing need, wherein the at least a portion of the task data is executed by the secondary computing device, and receive from the at least a secondary computing device a processing result.

Abstract: The instant application describes cooked egg products with distinct egg yolk and white components that have a leavened, soft texture, and methods of producing them.

Abstract: An apparatus for virtual integration environments, the apparatus including computing device configured to receive a software package for deployment, determine one or more recipients of the software package, select one or more operating environments as a function of the software package and the one or more recipients, wherein each operating environment of the one or more operating environments is a virtual representation of a system associated with each recipient of the one or more recipients, execute the software package within the one or more operating environments, generate performance data for each operating environment of the one or more operating environments, compare each performance data of the one or more performance data to one or more performance thresholds and graphically display at least the one or more performance data through a graphical user interface.

Abstract: The conveyor assembly includes an elongate frame to which a looped conveyor track is mounted. The frame has a longitudinal direction, and the conveyor track is movable along the longitudinal direction. The conveyor track includes spaced engagement device. The conveyor assembly also includes a drive assembly with a drive shaft carrying a drive screw with a helical drive formation. The drive shaft and the drive screw are oriented parallel to the longitudinal direction of the frame, the helical drive formation being for engaging the spaced engagement device of the conveyor track.

Abstract: An apparatus for modification of operating environments, includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, the memory containing instructions configuring the processor to generate update data for one or more operating environments, append a digital signature associated with an update data source to the update data, identify at least one operating environment for receipt of the update data, wherein identification includes determining a compliance of one or more operating environments and identifying the at least one operating environment as a function of the compliance, authenticate the at least one operating environment, wherein authentication includes receiving an update log associated with the at least one operating environment and comparing the update log to a central log and transmit the update data to the at least one operating environment as a function of the authentication to modify the at least one operating environment.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a safety-critical operating environment, comprising a host circuit having a processor and a memory containing instructions configuring the processor to operate a first partition within a virtual environment, by instantiating a hypervisor, generating a virtualization layer supervised by the hypervisor, and operating the first partition in the virtual environment using the virtualization layer, receive a configuration request containing a configuration request from the first partition, create a second partition within the virtual environment based on the configuration request by allocating processor time and a memory space for the second partition using the hypervisor based on the a partition policy, integrate a software module into the virtual environment by instantiating, within the second partition, a software image into a container having a non-preemptable container runtime, and verify a compliance of the integrated software module at the first partition.

Abstract: There is a need for more effective and efficient predictive data analysis based at least in part on structured data. This need can be addressed by, for example, solutions for performing predictive data analysis using bidirectional encoder deep learning models that are configured to process structured data attributes. In one example, a method includes identifying a group of training structured data fields; generating a group of per-field tokenized values for each training structured data field; generating a bidirectional encoder deep learning model based at least in part on each group of per-field tokenized values for a training structured data field; and performing one or more prediction-based actions based at least in part on the trained bidirectional encoder deep learning model.

Abstract: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) electronics that employ selective solid-state isolation of circuit elements can include solid-state switches, such as back-to-back Field Effect Transistor (FET) pairs, and isolated gate drive electronics adapted to operate the solid-state switches in order to selectively decouple induction coils from receive electronics. The solid-state switches can be placed in series to achieve higher standoff voltages, and can be configured for low on resistance and short switching times. The gate drive electronics can include electrical isolation components adapted to enhance standoff voltages and reduce electrical noise at the selectively isolated receive electronics.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a base and a robotic arm operatively coupled to the base via a connector. The robotic arm includes a set of links interconnected by a set of joints. A first link from the set of links is operatively coupled to the connector. Each joint from the set of joints includes a brake from a set of brakes, each brake from the set of brakes configured to be enabled or disabled. The apparatus further comprises an end effector operatively coupled to the robotic arm via a second link from the set of links different from the first link. The apparatus further comprises a controller, communicably coupled to at least one of the base, the robotic arm, or the end effector. The controller is configured to cause the robotic arm to perform a task, and determine, during the task, that movement of the robotic arm is to be restricted.

Abstract: An in vitro tissue plate may include a well plate, a fluidic plate disposed on a bottom surface of the well plate, and a media manifold disposed on a bottom surface of the fluidic plate. The well plate may have at least two wells, including a tissue well and a waste well. The fluid plate may include a fluid channel extending between and fluidly connecting the tissue well to the waste well. The media manifold may include a one or more media outlets fluidly connected to the fluid channel. A tissue layer may be deposited in the tissue well. The tissue layer may include human cells such as neurovascular cells.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented methods may include detecting malicious usage based on a user's behavior in connection with a wearable computing device. Similarly, another method may detect a bystander within range of a sensor, in which the device may determine if capturing information associated with a bystander is authorized. Another method may also include performing a segmentation of the media content and detecting a privacy portion of the media content. Furthermore, a method may include identifying a set of image frames and designating an optimal frame for storing. Additionally, a method may include a visibility-based subscription for video streams to determine a subset of the registered participant tiles to be subscribed to and displayed via the display device. Lastly, a system may include a processor that detects the difference of mutual capacitance between a first and second wire. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: An intervertebral spacer assembly may include a first intervertebral spacer with a superior surface configured to engage a superior vertebral body, an inferior surface configured to engage an inferior vertebral body, and a proximal surface with a first fastener channel. The assembly may further include a first fastener and a locking member with a first anti-backout member. The first intervertebral spacer or the locking member may have a locking member channel. The other may have a compressible collet insertable into the locking member channel to couple the locking member to the first intervertebral spacer such that the locking member is rotatable relative to the first intervertebral spacer between an unlocked position in which the first anti-backout member does not obstruct the first fastener channel, and a locked position in which the first anti-backout member obstructs the first fastener channel to retain the first fastener in the first fastener channel.

Abstract: Circuits that employ selective solid-state isolation of circuit elements can include solid-state switches, such as back-to-back Field Effect Transistor (FET) pairs, and isolated gate drive electronics adapted to operate the solid-state switches in order to selectively decouple certain circuit elements. The isolated solid-state switches can be placed in series to achieve higher standoff voltages, and can be configured for low on resistance and short switching times. The gate drive electronics can include electrical isolation components adapted to enhance standoff voltages and reduce electrical noise at the selectively isolated circuit elements.

Abstract: Switched gradient field measurement techniques for SNMR are disclosed, as well as hardware and software that implements the disclosed techniques. The disclosed techniques allow directly imaging groundwater and hydrogeologic parameters at high resolution in the near subsurface. The resulting technology redefines practical capabilities for hydrogeologic imaging and shallow groundwater mapping, ultimately improving our ability understand, manage, and respond to critical zone processes.

Abstract: A grill brush includes a brush head with brush-head upper and lower surfaces, the brush-head lower surface having a plurality of bristles protruding therefrom. An elongated handle extends between handle proximate and distal ends. The handle distal end is defined in part by a brush-head mount including a mounting surface configured to retain the brush-head upper surface. A grill-cleaning implement plate is situated at least partially between the brush-head upper surface and the brush-head mount and extends longitudinally between plate back and front ends. At least one of the plate back and front ends has depending therefrom a grate-cleaning implement. The implement plate is rotatably retained between the brush-head upper surface and the brush-head mount such that, with the brush head stationary relative to the brush handle, the implement plate can be rotated with respect to the brush handle and brush head between mutually opposed first and second angular orientations.

Abstract: Systems and methods to account for uncertainties from missing covariates in generative model predictions. One embodiment includes a method for updating the values for uncertainty used in a generative model that is created using a set of known prognostically important baseline data. The method includes steps for determining a value, within the generative model, for the variance in outcome given the known prognostically important baseline data, wherein the steps include imputing values for a set of unknown prognostically important baseline data, and determining estimations for explained and unexplained variance in outcome for each subject when given both sets of data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for designing random control trials in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a method for designing a target random control trial. The method includes steps for generating a set of prognostic scores for a set of samples, computing a first correlation between the set of prognostic scores and a set of outcomes for the set of samples, computing a first variance for the set of outcomes for the set of samples, estimating a second correlation and a second variance for a target random control trial, and determining a set of target trial parameters based on the first and second correlations and the first and second variances.

Abstract: An insertion assembly may include a DTS guide and an inserter tool configured to couple an intervertebral spacer having a fastener channel configured to receive a fastener and a locking member channel with a first engagement feature. The inserter tool may include a second engagement feature configured to engage the first engagement feature and removably couple the inserter tool with the intervertebral spacer. The DTS guide may include a shaft lumen configured to receive the inserter tool and slidably couple with the inserter tool. The DTS guide may also include a DTS guide channel configured to receive the fastener and a DTS guide wing. The DTS guide wing may abut against a surface of the intervertebral spacer to align the DTS guide channel with the fastener channel and guide the fastener through the DTS guide channel and into the fastener channel.

Abstract: An insertion assembly may include a flexible tool and a DTS guide configured to engage an intervertebral spacer having a fastener channel oriented at a first angle. The DTS guide may include a DTS guide channel oriented at the first angle which may be aligned with the fastener channel. The flexible tool may include a flexible shaft and a working member disposed at a distal end of the flexible shaft. The working member may be received through the DTS guide channel at the first angle. At least a portion of the flexible shaft adjacent the DTS guide member may flex while the working member is received through the DTS guide channel, such that a distal portion of the flexible shaft may be at a greater absolute angle relative to a DTS guide shaft than a proximal portion of the flexible shaft.