Abstract: Methods and systems that provide the tools and flexibility to build views that meet a user's needs by eliminating arbitrary limitations that are imposed by entrenched resource concepts that currently exist.

Abstract: Implantable graft-port systems, devices, and methods for establishing access to a fluid-filled internal body space of a patient including the patient's vascular system for blood treatments are described herein. A port device includes a substantially flat surface. The surface is oriented proximal to and substantially parallel with the patient's skin when the device is subcutaneously implanted. The port device includes a tapered seat disposed in a center of the surface and configured to receive a tip of an access tube. The tapered seat is configured to receive the tip of the access tube therethrough. A lid is configured to couple to the substantially flat surface of the port device and includes a guide configured to engage the tip of the access tube and to facilitate percutaneous introduction of the access tube toward the tapered seat irrespective of an introduction angle. The guide includes a continuous sequence of fluted features.

Abstract: A skid shield cover for a differential housing includes a differential cover and a skid shield fixedly connected directly to the differential cover. The skid shield is configured to cover a bottom surface of the differential housing.

Abstract: A three-dimensional photo/electrodialysis unit includes four compartments. A first compartment holds a three-dimensional electrode and a group of one or more electrochemically active redox species. A first electroactive cation selective membrane couples the first compartment to a second compartment that provides a first feedstock. An electroactive anion selective membrane couples the second compartment to a third compartment that provides a second feedstock. And a second electroactive cation selective membrane couples the third compartment to a fourth compartment that holds a second group of one or more electrochemically active redox species.

Abstract: An aqueous based drilling fluid that exhibits improved lubricity, containing a sodium alkylglucosides hydroxypropyl phosphates lubricant component.

Abstract: Systems and methods for building a three-dimensional composite scene are disclosed. Certain embodiments of the systems and methods may include the use of a three-dimensional capture device that captures a plurality of three-dimensional images of an environment. Some embodiments may further include elements concerning aligning and/or mapping the captured images. Various embodiments may further include elements concerning reconstructing the environment from which the images were captured. The methods disclosed herein may be performed by a program embodied on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium when executed the program is executed a processor.

Abstract: A video game peripheral device includes an electromagnet and circuitry, the circuitry being configured to: receive data from a data processing apparatus executing a video game application; based on the received data, control an electric current supplied to the electromagnet to control a magnetic interaction between the electromagnet and a magnetic material of a second video game peripheral device wearable or holdable by a user.

Abstract: Implementations of a semiconductor device may include a photodiode included in a second epitaxial layer of a semiconductor substrate; light shield coupled over the photodiode; and a first epitaxial layer located in one or more openings in the light shield. The first epitaxial layer and the second epitaxial layer may form a single crystal.

Abstract: A system for fusing two or more versions of map data together includes one or more central computers that receive road network data representing a road network for a predefined geofenced area. The central computers compute a plurality of points that are each positioned at a predetermined distance from one another. The central computers create a plurality of bounding boxes for the road network based on the plurality of points and create a set of closest matched map data points for each bounding box that is part of the road network by executing a map-matching registration algorithm to align the two or more versions of map data with one another. The central computers execute a maximum likelihood estimation algorithm to determine probability distribution parameters of the set of closest matched map data points compared to the ground truth map data.

Abstract: A multi-axis rotational control hip orthosis that can stabilize and control forces around a hip joint and may be customized to a wearer's physical or medical needs.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a base configured to be attachable to a support structure. A light housing is coupled to the base and is configured to be engageable with a light source to illuminate a light beam along an illumination axis. The light housing is attached to the base in a manner which allows the light housing to be moveable relative to the base. A beam modifying device is configured to be selectively attachable to the light housing in optical alignment with the light source. The light housing is configured such that movement of the light housing relative to the base facilitates adjustment of the position of an illuminated area. The beam modifying device is configured such that attachment of the beam modifying device to the light housing facilitates adjustment of the size of the illuminated area.

Abstract: A method of operating a machine tool apparatus, including: causing a tool mounted on the machine tool apparatus to work on a workpiece, during the working of the workpiece by the tool, at least one sensor monitoring the tool, machine tool apparatus and/or workpiece, for one or more signals indicative of the condition of the tool; and using the output of the one or more sensors to automatically configure when and/or how the tool and/or workpiece is inspected by at least one inspection device, the output of which is used to determine whether or not to keep using the tool.

Abstract: A container having a base that includes an outer wall, an internal insulation layer, and an inner wall. The container further including a movable lid connected to the base, a handle connected to the base, and a first wheel and a second wheel that are connected by an axle extending through the base. The container further includes a suspension system that is connected to the outer wall and includes at least one ball bearing in association with the first wheel and the second wheel.

Abstract: An information processing system, the information processing apparatus comprising circuitry configured to: control a display device to display a first image to a user; detect a gaze location of the user corresponding to a portion of the first image observed by the user; acquire one or more content properties of the first image displayed to the user based on an analysis of the first image; acquire user response data relating to the user's autonomic response to the display of the first image; and determine a state of the user's mental condition based on the user response data, the one or more content properties of the first image and the gaze location of the user, wherein the mental condition includes at least one of anxiety and/or depression.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling collection of signed data in a collaborative content sharing platform. One embodiment is a method including producing a form having one or more data entry components and at least one signature block component, selecting assignee users of the content sharing platform, providing the form to the selected assignee users, enabling these users to enter data and sign the form, and storing the assignee users' data in a data structure which is separate from the form, where the data structure includes a record for each assignee user, the record containing data entered by the user and electronic signature data for the user. The data structure is protected in the same manner as other data in the collaborative content sharing platform and may be accessible by some users, but not others, in accordance with their respective roles and authorizations.

Abstract: A system for determining an indicator value of cognitive impairment in a user comprising circuitry configured to: receive motion data from a wearable device worn by the user during a time period comprised of a first time period and a second time period, the second time period being after the first time period; compare the motion data received during the second time period with stored reference motion data, the stored reference motion data representing reference motion carried out when performing a predetermined task during the second period of time; determine the predetermined task based upon the comparison; compare the motion data received during the first time period with further stored reference motion data, the further stored reference motion data representing reference motion carried out when performing the determined predetermined task during the first time period; and determine the indicator value of the cognitive impairment based upon a comparison between the motion data received during the first time

Abstract: An integrated multi-modality system has a first modality corresponding to an EDX or physiological device, including associated amplifier and different types of stimulators, and a second modality corresponding to an US device, including associated probes and beam former, in data communication with a computing device. The system is configured to synchronize EDX and US devices for time-locked collection and analysis of both the EDX and US data thereby allowing combined functionality, review, and analysis. The system generates an integrated multi-modal data file that combines the processed EDX and/or physiological and US data into a unitary file with a singular format thereby supporting a plurality of clinical applications.

Abstract: Cargo assemblages including a pallet, a load of packages arranged in one or more layers. and a support layer, in which the support layer is sized and positioned within the cargo assemblage to support and/or stabilize the cargo, thereby providing improved pallet efficiency, improved shipping efficiency, and/or improved stability.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to identify abnormal transaction activity by a participant that is inconsistent with current conditions. Historical participant and external data are identified. A recurrent neural network identifies patterns in the historical participant and external data. A new transaction by the participant is received. The new transaction is compared using the patterns to the historical participant and external data. An abnormality score is generated. An alert is generated if the abnormality score exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: An archery mounting assembly and method are disclosed herein. The archery mounting assembly, in an embodiment, includes a mount device having first and second portions that are moveable relative to one another. The second portion is configured to be coupled to the rear surface of an archery device. The archery device can be an archery bow that is aimable toward a target, or the archery device can be an adapter attached to the archery bow. When the second portion is coupled to the rear surface and the archery bow is aimed toward the target, the rear surface faces in a rearward direction away from the target. The archery mounting assembly also includes an adjuster moveably coupled to the second portion, and the archery mounting assembly has an accessory support supported by the first portion.