Abstract: A drive unit system for operating a cardiac assist device is disclosed. The drive unit system may include an R-wave detection module that makes a speculative detection of an R-wave associated with a received electrocardiogram (ECG) signal of a patient's heart and a conservative detection of the R-wave. The drive unit system includes a drive unit that may be coupled to the cardiac assist device and may operate the cardiac assist device based on the speculative detection and the conservative detection.

Abstract: A torso protection apparatus with a shoulder harness, a shoulder and sleeve assembly, a midsection assembly, a plurality of protective pads, and a back including a plurality of pad housings. The plurality of pad housings includes a stretchable opening and is structured to removably accommodate the plurality of protective pads therein.

Abstract: A method for providing multiparty communication using a large language model (LLM) is provided. The method commences with receiving input messages from user devices associated with a plurality of communication parties participating in a scenario. The method proceeds with generating a text input prompt for the LLM based on a scenario template. The method further includes sending the text input prompt to the LLM. The LLM analyzes the text input prompt to compose a response output of the LLM. The method proceeds with analyzing the response output of the LLM to generate output messages to be sent to one or more communication parties of the plurality of communication parties. The method further includes sending the output messages to the user devices associated with the one or more communication parties of the plurality of communication parties from a communication endpoint representing the LLM.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards systems and methods built for predictively timing the inflation and/or deflation of an intra-aortic balloon pump. A controller operates in three states: (1) initialization state, (2) learning state, and (3) peak detection state. The controller decomposes a patient's electrocardiogram signal to a power signal. It then learns characteristics of the patient's electrocardiogram signal during the learning state and computes adaptive threshold parameter values. During the peak detection state, the controller applies the learnt threshold parameter values on a current electrocardiogram signal to identify occurrence and timings of R peaks in the electrocardiogram signal. The R-to-R peak timings are then used to trigger inflation of an intra-aortic balloon pump.

Abstract: A pulsatile fluid pump system includes a pump-valving assembly including a chamber and a diaphragm assembly coupled to the chamber and including a flexible diaphragm. The diaphragm assembly and the pump-valving assembly are configured as an integral pump assembly. The system further includes a linear motor having a magnet and a coil, the magnet moving in relation to the coil, the coil having an electrical input. The system also includes a control housing rigidly coupled to the linear motor and a controller system having an electrical output coupled to the electrical input of the coil, the controller system defining an electrical waveform at the electrical output to cause desired operation of the diaphragm. The integral pump assembly is configured to be removably coupled to the control housing, and the diaphragm assembly of the integral pump assembly is configured to be removably coupled to the linear motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions of tranexamic acid and methods of using the compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure are stable and suitable for topical application.

Abstract: A system for limiting inflation of an expandable member (e.g., a balloon) in an intravascular circulatory support system of a patient may comprise a drive unit and an air mover limiter. The drive unit may include an air mover and a motor. The air mover may have a first end and a second end. The first end may be fixed and have a pneumatic output in fluid connection with the expandable member. The second end may be movable and pneumatically closed. The air mover limiter may be configured to restrict displacement of the second end to under-inflate the expandable member based on the blood pressure of the patient. Displacement of the second end moves a volume of air into or out of the expandable member. The volume of air corresponds to the air mover limiter configuration.

Abstract: A method for providing multiparty communication using a large language model (LLM) is provided. The method commences with receiving input messages from user devices associated with a plurality of communication parties participating in a scenario. The method proceeds with generating a text input prompt for the LLM based on a scenario template. The method further includes sending the text input prompt to the LLM. The LLM analyzes the text input prompt to compose a response output of the LLM. The method proceeds with analyzing the response output of the LLM to generate output messages to be sent to one or more communication parties of the plurality of communication parties. The method further includes sending the output messages to the user devices associated with the one or more communication parties of the plurality of communication parties from a communication endpoint representing the LLM.

Abstract: A breath alcohol device calibration system includes a computerized calibration module operable to calibrate a breath alcohol device, and an interface operable to couple the breath alcohol device to a remote server. The interface uses a connection employing a cryptographic function such that data stored on the breath alcohol device can be securely transferred from the breath alcohol device to the remote server using the calibration system. The interface is further operable to transfer data stored on the breath alcohol device from the breath alcohol device to the remote server directly without storing the data in nonvolatile storage on the calibration station.

Abstract: A gas-liquid contactor for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from ambient air includes a flow system comprising: a top basin containing a CO2 capture solution, and a liquid distribution pipe in fluid communication with a turbine nozzle. A pump flows the CO2 capture solution to the turbine nozzle to emit a pressurized flow of the CO2 capture solution. A hydraulic fan comprises a shaft, a hydraulic turbine mounted to the shaft, and fan blades mounted to the shaft. The fan blades are positioned adjacent to an outlet, and the hydraulic turbine is positioned adjacent to the turbine nozzle and rotates upon the pressurized flow of the CO2 capture solution from the turbine nozzle impacting the hydraulic turbine. Rotation of the hydraulic turbine causes rotation of the fan blades, circulation of the ambient air through an inlet and circulation of a CO2-lean gas through the outlet. Related systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for establishing at least three-way conversation between a primary party, secondary parties, and one or more brand agents within an SDN is provided. The method includes initiating a two-way communication channel between a first communication endpoint associated with the primary party and a second communication endpoint assigned to the one or more brand agents. The method then proceeds with receiving a selection of one or more secondary parties from a database. The method includes synthesizing a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for a secondary party of the one or more secondary parties to join the two-way communication channel and providing the URL to a third communication endpoint associated with the secondary party. The method includes initiating, upon detecting that the secondary party clicked the URL, the at least three-way conversation between the primary party, the secondary party, and the one or more brand agents via the two-way communication channel.

Abstract: The modular control system is a semi-portable control system that is intended to elevate the playing experience of indoor table games. Accordingly, the control system may be attached to an existing game table, to enable a vast array of enhancements and features such as and such as automatic digital score keeping, multi-colored controllable lights, interactive crowd noises and announcer, stat tracking, game analysis, recording video, streaming video, and uploading of video etc. Further, players may interact with the system with their network connected devices or attached control pad or remote control. To accomplish this, a control board that is electrically and electronically connected to multiple audio-visual components and sensors are mounted around the game table. Furthermore, the control board may operate independently or may connect to a proprietary web server which maintains a database of world-wide teams and rankings, which players use to compete in ranked matches.

Abstract: A vehicle immobilization system includes a detection element operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath. A control module is operable to receive a signal from the detection element indicating the level of intoxicant in the user's breath, and to selectively restrict operation of a vehicle based on the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeding a threshold. A wireless relay is operable to replace a standard relay in the vehicle, and to wirelessly communicate with the control module such that the control module is operable to control the wireless relay to selectively restrict operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes a circuit board and an electrical connector having a connector housing holding contacts in a contact array. The connector housing has a mating end configured to be mated with a mating electrical connector in a mating direction. The electrical connector has cables terminated to the contacts and extending from a cable end. A connector mount is used to locate the electrical connector relative to the circuit board. A bracket is coupled to the mounting surface of the circuit board. A biasing member is coupled to the bracket and the mounting feature and is compressible along a compression axis parallel to the mating direction to allow the electrical connector to float in the mating direction relative to the circuit board.

Abstract: Embodiments include breath intoxicant monitoring systems and methods of operating a breath intoxicant monitoring system. In an embodiment, a breath intoxicant monitoring system, includes a first detection element, a second detection element, and a control module. The first detection element can be operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath and to provide a continuous signal indicating the level of intoxicant. The second detection element can be operable to detect a level of the intoxicant. The second detection element includes a different type of element than the first detection element. The second detection element can have greater accuracy than the first detection element. The control module to selectively operate the second detection element based on the signal received from the first detection element, and to indicate whether the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeds a threshold. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: A technology is described for a repeater comprising a modem configured to function as a time division duplex (TDD) uplink/downlink modem configured as a scanning sync detection module (SDM) configured to determine an UL/DL configuration information and scan channels for monitoring information. The modem can be configured to: identify one or more frequency ranges associated with a plurality of cellular carriers; scan the one or more frequency ranges; identify monitoring information that includes cellular carrier specific information for the one or more frequency ranges associated with the plurality of cellular carriers; and provide the monitoring information to the repeater for communication to the remote server.

Abstract: A breath alcohol device calibration system includes a computerized calibration module operable to calibrate a breath alcohol device, and an interface operable to couple the breath alcohol device to a remote server. The interface uses a connection employing a cryptographic function such that data stored on the breath alcohol device can be securely transferred from the breath alcohol device to the remote server using the calibration system. The interface is further operable to transfer data stored on the breath alcohol device from the breath alcohol device to the remote server directly without storing the data in nonvolatile storage on the calibration station.

Abstract: Embodiments include breath intoxicant monitoring systems and methods of operating a breath intoxicant monitoring system. In an embodiment, a breath intoxicant monitoring system, includes a first detection element, a second detection element, and a control module. The first detection element can be operable to detect a level of an intoxicant in a user's breath and to provide a continuous signal indicating the level of intoxicant. The second detection element can be operable to detect a level of the intoxicant. The second detection element includes a different type of element than the first detection element. The second detection element can have greater accuracy than the first detection element. The control module to selectively operate the second detection element based on the signal received from the first detection element, and to indicate whether the level of intoxicant in the user's breath exceeds a threshold. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: A process of forming a sintered article includes heating a green portion of a tape of polycrystalline ceramic and/or minerals in organic binder at a binder removal zone to a temperature sufficient to pyrolyze the binder; horizontally conveying the portion of tape with organic binder removed from the binder removal zone to a sintering zone; and sintering polycrystalline ceramic and/or minerals of the portion of tape at the sintering zone, wherein the tape simultaneously extends through the removal and sintering zones.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes a circuit board and an electrical connector having a connector housing holding contacts in a contact array. The connector housing has a mating end configured to be mated with a mating electrical connector in a mating direction. The electrical connector has cables terminated to the contacts and extending from a cable end. A connector mount is used to locate the electrical connector relative to the circuit board. A bracket is coupled to the mounting surface of the circuit board. A biasing member is coupled to the bracket and the mounting feature and is compressible along a compression axis parallel to the mating direction to allow the electrical connector to float in the mating direction relative to the circuit board.