Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive a configuration, for a set of logical channels (LCHs), that indicates at least one restriction, for an LCH in the set of LCHs, the at least one restriction indicating a control resource set group, a search space, or a transmission configuration indicator state. The UE may selectively transmit an uplink communication, using the LCH, according to the at least one restriction. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: Oral care compositions and methods for treating, preventing, or inhibiting dry mouth and/or inflammation of the oral cavity or a surface thereof are disclosed. Oral care compositions for improving oral care by treating, preventing, or otherwise inhibiting discomfort, irritation, or gum pain of the oral cavity are also disclosed. The oral care composition may include an orally acceptable vehicle, hyaluronic acid, and one or more benefit agents. The method for treating, preventing, or inhibiting dry mouth and/or inflammation of the oral cavity or a surface thereof may include contacting the oral cavity or the surface thereof with the oral care compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulation embodiments comprising levonorgestrel butanoate (“LNGB”) particles having particle sizes that facilitate administering a higher concentration of LNGB at lower volumes. The disclosed formulation embodiments exhibit long-lasting contraceptive effects and can be administered subcutaneously, which lends to their utility in acting as self-administrable contraceptive formulations that do not result in side effects associated with other contraceptive agents.

Abstract: Bioactive ceramic particles (such as bioglass) that are customized with ions to enhance tissue healing. The ions may include one or more of Magnesium, Copper, Cobalt, Silver, Aluminum, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, Lithium, Gallium, Strontium and/or other Group 5 based ions. Medical applications for use of the customized bioglass particles include wound (dermis) repair, orthopedics (bone), spine, tendon, ligaments, cartilage, neurologic and dental. Embodiments of the customized bioglass particles contain multiple layers, each layer having a different composition. In some embodiments, the ions in each layer work in conjunction with a biologic process. Also disclosed are methods for forming the customized bioglass particles.

Abstract: Systems and a method for determining a joint in a virtual kinematic device. Input data are received which contain data on two point cloud representations of two given links of a given virtual kinematic device and data on the specific joint type associated with the two links. A specific joint descriptor analyzer is applied to the input data. The specific joint descriptor analyzer is modeled with a function trained by a machine learning (ML) algorithm and the specific joint descriptor analyzer generates output data. The output data contains specific joint descriptor data for determining the mutual motion capabilities of the specific joint type associated with the two given links. From the output data, at least one joint is determined in the virtual kinematic device.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system includes: a surgical table; a plurality of movable carts being oriented toward the surgical table, each of which includes a robotic arm, and an alignment unit configured to determine an orientation of the movable cart and the robotic arm relative to the surgical table; and a computer coupled to each of the plurality of movable carts and configured to calculate a yaw angle for each of the plurality of movable carts.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to system, method, and computer program for providing a wish-list user interface within a web browser, for tracking “fully-stacked prices” for items in the wish list, and for alerting users to a drop in a fully-stacked price of an item in the wish list. A browser extension provides a wish list user interface within a user's web browser. Via the user interface, a user is able to add products from different merchant websites to the wish list. As each item is added to the wish list, an initial multifactor-based price (i.e., the fully-stacked price) is calculated for the item. While an item remains in the wish list, a backend server continues to track the multifactor-based price for the item. In response to detecting a drop in a multifactor-based price for an item in the wish list, the browser extension alerts the user to the price drop.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to system, method, and computer program for providing a wish-list user interface within a web browser, for tracking “fully-stacked prices” for items in the wish list, and for alerting users to a drop in a fully-stacked price of an item in the wish list. A browser extension provides a wish list user interface within a user's web browser. Via the user interface, a user is able to add products from different merchant websites to the wish list. As each item is added to the wish list, an initial multifactor-based price (i.e., the fully-stacked price) is calculated for the item. While an item remains in the wish list, a backend server continues to track the multifactor-based price for the item. In response to detecting a drop in a multifactor-based price for an item in the wish list, the browser extension alerts the user to the price drop.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that provide a credit card payment incentive system. The incentive system incentivizes a credit card member to pay down an outstanding balance quicker than it would typically be paid by making minimum payments against the outstanding balance. A financial system computing system is configured to receive payment data, which it parses to determine a payment amount made by the credit card member against the outstanding balance. The computing system reviews the payment amount against a minimum payment due to determine whether the payment amount qualifies as a qualified payment for purposes of applying a statement credit against the outstanding balance. If the payment amount qualifies as the qualified payment, the statement credit is applied against the outstanding balance.

Abstract: A substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface is provided. The substrate includes a plurality of v-grooves formed in the upper surface. Each v-groove includes a first side and a second side perpendicular to the first side. A laser diode bar assembly is disposed within each of the v-grooves and attached to the first side. The laser diode bar assembly includes a first adhesion layer disposed on the first side of the v-groove, a metal plate attached to the first adhesion layer, a second adhesion layer disposed over the metal plate, and a laser diode bar attached to the second adhesion layer. The laser diode bar has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) substantially similar to that of the metal plate.

Abstract: A substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface is provided. The substrate includes a plurality of v-grooves formed in the upper surface. Each v-groove includes a first side and a second side perpendicular to the first side. A laser diode bar assembly is disposed within each of the v-grooves and attached to the first side. The laser diode bar assembly includes a first adhesion layer disposed on the first side of the v-groove, a metal plate attached to the first adhesion layer, a second adhesion layer disposed over the metal plate, and a laser diode bar attached to the second adhesion layer. The laser diode bar has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) substantially similar to that of the metal plate.

Abstract: A method of distributing and mixing a drink includes the steps of: providing a first container body and filling the first container body with a first fluid such that the first fluid is sealingly held within the first container body. The first container body has a first feature that permits the first fluid to selectively flow from the first container body. The method also includes the step of providing a second container body for holding a second fluid. The second container body has a second feature that permits the second fluid to flow from the second container body. The second container body is filled with the second fluid. The first and second container bodies are joined such that the first and second fluids are separated from one another and are sealingly contained within the first and second container bodies, respectively.

Abstract: Coupled-power adjusting apparatus is disclosed in conjunction with optoelectronic modules. The apparatus includes a receptacle assembly with an elongated optical fiber receiving opening having a longitudinal axis and an optoelectronic device. Variable optical power coupling apparatus is mounted in the optical fiber receiving opening and rotateable about the longitudinal axis without moving along the longitudinal axis. Relative rotation of the variable optical power coupling apparatus varies the amount of optical power coupled between the optoelectronic device and an optical fiber positioned in the optical fiber receiving opening. The variable optical power coupling apparatus includes either a polarized isolator or a beveled optical fiber stub.

Abstract: A teleconference system including a plurality of personal presence cells positioned at a local communication site and at a remote communication site. The plurality of personal presence cells are characterized as either sensor cells or display cells. The sensor cells include at least one video camera positioned to sense and transmit an image of the local participant, and an image screen positioned to reflect an image of the local participant toward the at least one video camera and for viewing of an image through the screen. The display cells each include at least one projection display positioned to display a multi-dimensional image of a remote participant on a display screen. A transmission link interfaces the plurality of personal presence cells positioned at the local communication site and the plurality of presence cells positioned at the remote communication site.

Abstract: An active vibration damper, such as a piezoelectric element (310, 400, 604, 800), a magnetostrictive element (510, 902) or a magnetic shaped alloy, is placed at a connection point (102) between a vehicle suspension component and a vehicle body or frame. The vehicle suspension component, for example, a suspension control arm (100) or shock absorber, determines, in part, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics of the vehicle. In addition the vehicle suspension component determines steering and handling of the vehicle. Desirable NVH and good steering and handling are at odds; that is, good steering and handling typically requires a compromise in NVH characteristics. By virtue of the selective placement of vibration dampers in accordance with the invention, good steering and handling are achieved without sacrificing NVH characteristics.

Abstract: An active vibration damper, such as a piezoelectric element (310, 400, 604, 800), a magnetostrictive element (510, 902) or a magnetic shaped alloy, is placed at a connection point (102) between a vehicle suspension component and a vehicle body or frame. The vehicle suspension component, for example, a suspension control arm (100) or shock absorber, determines, in part, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics of the vehicle. In addition the vehicle suspension component determines steering and handling of the vehicle. Desirable NVH and good steering and handling are at odds; that is, good steering and handling typically requires a compromise in NVH characteristics. By virtue of the selective placement of vibration dampers in accordance with the invention, good steering and handling are achieved without sacrificing NVH characteristics.

Abstract: A teleconference system including a plurality of personal presence cells positioned at a local communication site and at a remote communication site. The plurality of personal presence cells are characterized as either sensor cells or display cells. The sensor cells include at least one video camera positioned to sense and transmit an image of the local participant, and an image screen positioned to reflect an image of the local participant toward the at least one video camera and for viewing of an image through the screen. The display cells each include at least one projection display positioned to display a multi-dimensional image of a remote participant on a display screen. A transmission link interfaces the plurality of personal presence cells positioned at the local communication site and the plurality of presence cells positioned at the remote communication site.

Abstract: A teleconference system including a plurality of personal presence cells positioned at a local communication site and at a remote communication site. The plurality of personal presence cells are characterized as either sensor cells or display cells. The sensor cells include at least one video camera positioned to sense and transmit an image of the local participant, and an image screen positioned to reflect an image of the local participant toward the at least one video camera and for viewing of an image through the screen. The display cells each include at least one projection display positioned to display a multi-dimensional image of a remote participant on a display screen. A transmission link interfaces the plurality of personal presence cells positioned at the local communication site and the plurality of presence cells positioned at the remote communication site.

Abstract: A digital scanner composed of a plurality of individually addressable scanning elements. Each of the plurality of individually addressable scanning elements capable of operating in discrete states in response to digital input signals applied to the digital scanner, thereby providing for either a straight passage and optical deflections or displacements, of a light beam passing therethrough dependent upon the state of operation of each scanning element. The scanner thereby capable of steering light over many positions according to digital input signals.

Abstract: A non-speckle laser projection display composed of a liquid crystal material for the generation of a high resolution, non-speckle image. The projection display screen includes a liquid crystal material which is constructed in a highly scattered state when no drive voltage is applied. When a high frequency, low voltage signal is applied to the liquid crystal projection display screen, the liquid crystal molecules vibrate slightly at a frequency higher than 60 Hz, thereby causing the speckle pattern to change quickly, and causing the eye to smooth out and see no speckle. In addition, provided is a non-speckle laser display system in which included is a laser image source and the liquid crystal projection display screen.