Abstract: A system and method of using electrochemical additive manufacturing to add interconnection features, such as wafer bumps or pillars, or similar structures like heatsinks, to a plate such as a silicon wafer. The plate may be coupled to a cathode, and material for the features may be deposited onto the plate by transmitting current from an anode array through an electrolyte to the cathode. Position actuators and sensors may control the position and orientation of the plate and the anode array to place features in precise positions. Use of electrochemical additive manufacturing may enable construction of features that cannot be created using current photoresist-based methods. For example, pillars may be taller and more closely spaced, with heights of 200 ?m or more, diameters of 10 ?m or below, and inter-pillar spacing below 20 ?m. Features may also extend horizontally instead of only vertically, enabling routing of interconnections to desired locations.

Abstract: An introduction arrangement for a fenestrated or branched stent graft intended for deployment into the lumen of a vessel having a blind vessel extending from it. The introducer has a distal end intended to remain outside a patient in use and a proximal end with a nose cone dilator and an arrangement to retain the branched stent graft distally of the nose cone dilator. A sheath on the introducer extends over the branched stent graft to the nose cone dilator. An indwelling catheter extends from the distal end of the introducer and enters the fenestration or side arm and through to the nose cone dilator, the indwelling catheter has a guide wire extending through it. The guide wire can be extended beyond the nose cone dilator in use before the sheath is withdrawn from the branched stent graft so that it can be snared from the contra-lateral artery.

Abstract: A system and method for performing licensing monitoring and compliance within a service provider platform are provided. The system comprises a memory and a processor configured to execute instructions stored within the memory. The system further comprises a central instance that executes on the processor and comprises a license repository containing licensing data for application components. The system further comprises a customer instance that includes a third-party application component installed within the customer instance from an application store. The system further includes a licensing module. The third-party application component is switchable between a monitor mode in which the licensing module reports usage of the third-party application component to the central instance and an enforcement mode in which the usage is controlled on the customer instance based on the license repository.

Abstract: There is disclosed a computing apparatus, including: a first chassis including primary operational circuitry of the computing apparatus; a second chassis hingeably coupled to the second chassis, the second chassis having substantially less operational circuitry than the first chassis whereby the operational circuitry of the second chassis generates substantially less heat than the operational circuitry of the first chassis; and a heat spreader between the first chassis and second chassis and disposed to dissipate generated heat from the first chassis into the second chassis.

Abstract: A system and method for performing tissue therapy may include applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site, sensing a fluid parameter being applied to the tissue site, generating a fluid sensor signal in response to sensing the fluid parameter, and altering the fluid sensor signal in response to sensing that the fluid parameter changes. A fluid leak location mode may be entered. In response to the fluid leak location mode being entered, a graphical user interface that provides for fluid leak location functionality may be displayed. In one embodiment, the fluid leak location mode may be automatically entered in response to the sensor signal crossing a threshold value. Additionally, an alarm signal may be generated in response to determining that the fluid sensor signal crosses the threshold value.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method for protecting users may include (i) identifying a first light-and-radio frequency signature that was captured by a security device based on signals emanating from a mobile computing device at a first time and location, (ii) identifying a second light-and-radio frequency signature that was captured by a same or different security device based on signals emanating from the same mobile computing device at a second time and location, (iii) determining that the first light-and-radio frequency signature and the second light-and-radio frequency signature match such that an inference is made that an individual possessing the mobile computing device was present at both the first time and location and the second time and location, and (iv) performing, based on the inference, a security action to protect a user. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing operations including receiving, by a messaging application server from a third-party application implemented on a first device, a request to generate a registration code to enable the third-party application to access user profile information stored on the messaging application server; generating, by the messaging application server, the registration code; causing, by one or more processors, the first device to display a representation of the registration code; receiving, by the messaging application server from a messaging application implemented on a second device, a request to authorize access to the user profile based on the representation that is displayed on the first device; and authorizing, by the messaging application server, the third-party application implemented on the first device to access the user profile information maintained by, the messaging application server in response to receiving the request from the messaging application.

Abstract: A system and method are provided of minimizing network bandwidth used from an external network by client peers in a local network. The method can include the operation of organizing a plurality of clients each having media streamlets and a client parent in a structure within the local network. Mapping information propagates through the structure. The mapping information represents local streamlet locations as stored by the plurality of clients. Another operation is retrieving a local streamlet from a client identified in the mapping information as having the local streamlet for the requesting client.

Abstract: Systems, components, apparatuses and methodologies of the present invention are directed to techniques that ensure that all deck-to-wall, roof-to-wall and other constructions properly protect the home from the environment, particularly along the wetter coastal regions by forming a layered, waterproof seal of metal, plastic and bitumen. A modularized system of components, that overlap each other either over and or under to create a system that meets the design criteria of critical flashing components, each with waterproofing capability either built-in or applied onsite in use, are employed to cover critical building areas prone to water infiltration and damage.

Abstract: A power monitoring device (PMD) can perform real-time remote managing, status reporting and analysis on the health/condition of equipment connected to the PMD. For example, a PMD provides data such as whether the equipment connected is idling, fully operating, malfunctioning, etc. The PMD can turn the power on/off, trigger system alert, and perform time-delayed or special profile programming to manage and monitor equipment usage. A power signature identification capability can identify what equipment such as monitor, laptop, lighting equipment, etc., are being connected. A configuration can be used by the power management device based at least in part on the waveform information (e.g., device model, activity status, etc.). Real-time diagnosis and collection of energy consumption and usage pattern can be aggregated for planning and management. Asset management can be enabled by discovering which models of devices are active and connected to a predetermined power management device.

Abstract: Automatically generating a rule set implementation is disclosed. A set of rules is accessed. For each non-const rule in the set of rules, one or more implication directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) are constructed. The non-const rule directly causes at least one external output or at least one external action. The one or more implication DAGs specify rule conditions, including one or more observable rule conditions. Implication DAGs that are constructed for the set of rules are compiled to obtain a compiled result that is configured to evaluate rule conditions associated with the set of rules and determine one or more actions when at least one of the rule conditions evaluates to true. The compiled result is output.

Abstract: A plurality of individually controllable LED modules (LEDs) are provided for displaying defined patterns. At least a first and second cables are provided with three or more conductive wires insulated from one another comprising at least one reference voltage wire, a positive voltage wire and a data wire. Each of a plurality of strips is maintained between the cables along a defined longitudinal distribution and receives the reference voltage, the positive voltage and the data therefrom. Each of the strips comprises a subset of the individually controllable LEDs positioned therealong in a defined transverse distribution. The display controller module comprises a processor that sends lighting instructions for the LEDs over the data wire. The lighting instructions are set considering the defined longitudinal distribution of the plurality of strips and the defined transverse distribution along each of the plurality of strips to provide the defined patterns.

Abstract: A modular battery system for a material handling vehicle is provided. The modular battery system includes a counterweight assembly, a battery assembly enclosing a power source and including a battery base, and a pair of channels removably coupled to the battery base and laterally separated from one another to define a counterweight slot therebetween. The battery assembly is configured to be slidably installed onto the counterweight assembly with the counterweight assembly received within the counterweight slot defined between the pair of channels.

Abstract: Delivery mechanisms and distribution mechanisms are varied, adjusted, or modified based on a desired fuel application. Dimensions, flow rates, pressures, viscosities, temperatures, friction parameters, and combinations thereof may be varied, adjusted or modified. The fuel application may include a scrubber application. The scrubber application uses a delivery mechanism to deliver a wet or dry scrubbing agent at a low pressure to a distribution mechanism. The distribution mechanism distributes the scrubbing agent within the scrubbing chamber. The delivery mechanism is adjustable based on properties of a feedstock utilized to deliver the scrubbing agent, properties of a propellant, or properties of the scrubbing application. The distribution mechanism is adjustable based on desired distribution characteristics including shape, size, or velocity of drops, mists, or particles distributed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for optimising the quality of visual data. Specifically, methods and systems for preserving visual information during compression and decompression. An example method for optimising visual data includes using a pre-processing neural network to optimise visual data prior to encoding the visual data in visual data processing; and using a post-processing neural network to enhance visual data following decoding visual data in visual data processing.

Abstract: A multi-focal, multi-camera endoscope having a tip section including a first optical assembly for generating a first image of a body cavity; a second optical assembly for generating a second image of a body cavity; at least one illuminator associated with each of the first optical assembly and second optical assembly; and a processing system configured to: zoom the first optical assembly and thereby generate a zoomed first image in place of the first image; and automatically cause a physical display to eliminate a display of the second image and to only display said zoomed first image. To eliminate the display of the second image, the processing system reduces a power supply to the second optical assembly, reduces an illumination intensity of an illuminator associated with the second optical assembly or causes the physical display to power off, darken, or blacken.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition including a recombinant nucleic acid sequence that encodes an antibody to a Middle East Respiratory Syncytial Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) viral antigen. Also disclosed herein is a method of generating a synthetic antibody in a subject by administering the composition to the subject. The disclosure also provides a method of preventing and/or treating an MERS-CoV virus infection in a subject using said composition and method of generation.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle service system having a display device, a receiver, and a controller. The receiver is configured to receive transmitted data from an autonomous vehicle related to status of the autonomous vehicle and information from a third party related to road conditions. The controller is programmed to monitor the transmitted data related to the status of the autonomous vehicle and the road conditions, determine when the autonomous vehicle requires assistance based on the transmitted data, and, when the autonomous vehicle requires assistance, cause information related to the autonomous vehicle to be displayed on the display device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a causal marketing attribution process that includes the receiving of a plurality of marketing events associated with a customer and computing a sum of a plurality of channel-specific terms corresponding to the plurality of marketing events, wherein each of the plurality of channel-specific terms comprises a channel-specific base parameter and a channel-specific decay parameter. Additionally, the causal marketing attribution process computes a sum of a plurality of interaction terms, wherein each interaction term comprises a product of a pair of channel-specific terms, and determines a probability of a target outcome for the customer based on the sum of the plurality of channel-specific terms and the sum of the plurality of interaction terms.