Abstract: Tower erecting systems and methods are disclosed. An example method for erecting a tower includes: nesting frusto-conical tower sections within one another and within a frusto-conical tower base; securing the frusto-conical tower base to a tower foundation; lifting each frusto-conical tower section from within the frusto-conical tower base with a lifting apparatus; and securing each frusto-conical tower section to the frusto-conical tower base or to a previously lifted frusto-conical tower section.

Abstract: A sleeping apparatus includes a pad section configured to allow a user to lay on the pad section. The pad section includes padding of a predetermined thickness. The sleeping apparatus includes a blanket section coupled lengthwise to one side of the pad section, and configured to fold onto, and substantially cover at least a portion of the user and the pad section. A pocket is permanently coupled to the pad section. The pocket includes an opening. Other portions of the sleeping apparatus are configured to fold into the pocket and be held in the pocket by friction when the opening of the pocket is in a downward position.

Abstract: A wireless communication unit for communicating with a wireless network node and one or more wireless remote communication units is described. The wireless communication unit comprises: at least one receiver configured to receive data content when connected to the wireless network node or a first wireless remote communication unit; at least one memory operably coupled to the at least one receiver and configured to store the received data content; at least one transmitter operably coupled to the at least one memory; and a processor operably coupled to the at least one memory and the at least one transmitter. When no longer connected to the wireless network node or the first wireless remote communication unit, the processor is configured to access the data content from the at least one memory and the transmitter is configured to transmit the accessed data content to at least one second wireless remote communication unit.

Abstract: A wireless communication unit for communicating with a wireless network node and one or more wireless remote communication units is described. The wireless communication unit comprises: at least one receiver configured to receive data content when connected to the wireless network node or a first wireless remote communication unit; at least one memory operably coupled to the at least one receiver and configured to store the received data content; at least one transmitter operably coupled to the at least one memory; and a processor operably coupled to the at least one memory and the at least one transmitter. When no longer connected to the wireless network node or the first wireless remote communication unit, the processor is configured to access the data content from the at least one memory and the transmitter is configured to transmit the accessed data content to at least one second wireless remote communication unit.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to dynamically controlling access to linked content in electronic communications. A computing platform may receive, from a user computing device, a request for a uniform resource locator associated with an email message and may evaluate the request using one or more isolation criteria. Based on evaluating the request, the computing platform may identify that the request meets at least one isolation condition associated with the one or more isolation criteria. In response to identifying that the request meets the at least one isolation condition associated with the one or more isolation criteria, the computing platform may initiate a browser mirroring session with the user computing device to provide the user computing device with limited access to a resource corresponding to the uniform resource locator associated with the email message.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to dynamically controlling access to linked content in electronic communications. A computing platform may receive, from a user computing device, a request for a uniform resource locator associated with an email message. Subsequently, the computing platform may identify that the uniform resource locator associated with the email message corresponds to a potentially-malicious site. In response to identifying that the uniform resource locator associated with the email message corresponds to the potentially-malicious site, the computing platform may determine a risk profile associated with the request received from the user computing device. Based on the risk profile associated with the request, the computing platform may execute an isolation method to provide limited access to the uniform resource locator associated with the email message.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention allow to determine ambient gas temperature in harsh environments such as in a steam autoclave chamber during a sterilization process. In certain embodiments of the invention, temperature data is gathered using a sensor that is placed in an enclosed electronics-based temperature logging device. A capsule seals the temperature logging device except for a through hole that, during regular operation, allows gas to directly contact a surface of the temperature logging device in order to reduce a time lag between the data logging device and an ambient gas. As a result, the data logging device accurately can track temperature variations when placed, for example, inside a chamber.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a body (10) the body including an asymmetric shape corresponding to a flattened product pouch. The body includes a row of teeth (42) extending longitudinally along the bottom of the body. A grip (28) is slidingly engaged with a bottom of the body and is coupled to a squeeze pusher (32) disposed within the interior space of the body. An actuator arm (30) is movably attached to the grip. A drive mechanism is movably attached to the actuator and is engageable with the row of teeth. For dispensing, movement of the actuator causes a corresponding movement of the drive mechanism which causes the grip and squeeze pusher to move relative to the body in a direction from the proximal end to the dispensing end, thus applying pressure to the pouch.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) may communicate using a first radio access technology (RAT) having paired spectrum. The UE may receive first data over a frequency for downlink including configuration information for a second RAT. The UE may also receive second data over the second RAT having another frequency based on the received configuration information. A portion of the first data received over the first RAT may be received simultaneously with a portion of the second data over the second RAT.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a watercraft comprising: a management system for use in managing functionality associated with the watercraft; an augmented reality system arranged to interact with the management system, at least a part of the augmented reality system being arranged to be wearable by a user of the watercraft to provide augmented reality image data to the user based on the interaction between the augmented reality system and the management system.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a portable metal working robot system includes a metal working tool configured to perform a metal working process on one or more metal parts. In addition, the portable metal working robot system includes communication circuitry configured to receive control signals from a control system located remotely from the portable metal working robot system. The portable metal working robot system also includes control circuitry configured to control operational parameters of the portable metal working robot system in accordance with the received control signals.

Abstract: Augmented reality enables an operator to visualize values of parameters of audio channels during audio mixing. A heads-up display worn by the operator, such as smart glasses, displays virtual graphical objects representing the parameters so that they appear within a three-dimensional space surrounding the operator and an audio mixing console. Parameter values are represented by the location, size, and other attributes of the virtual graphical objects. The operator adjusts the parameter values using physical and touch controls on the console and by manipulating the virtual objects with a body part such as a finger. Sensors mounted on the heads-up display and on other body parts capture position and movement of the operator in real time and send the captured data to a system running augmented reality control software. Graphical user interfaces of a media processing application controlled by the console and of plug-in modules may also be displayed on the heads-up display.

Abstract: An optimization engine builds a set of test forms, called a pallet for use in a qualification test setting. The pallet is generated using a optimization engine programmed with constraints and goals for each test form in the pallet and for the pallet in general. A test information floor is set at the cut point of the test which causes test items to be focused at the area of the test where the pass/fail decision is made. Further constraints may be programmed to maximize the item diversity, that is, to spread the use of available test items as uniformly as possible.

Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems, apparatuses, and methods for operating the systems and apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a negative pressure source, a connector port, at least one switch, and a controller. The negative pressure source is connected through the connector port to either (i) a wound dressing having a canister configured to store fluid aspirated from the wound or (ii) a wound dressing without a canister between the connector port and the wound dressing. The controller determines, based on a signal received from the at least one switch, whether the canister is positioned in the fluid flow path and adjusts one or more operational parameters of negative pressure wound therapy based on the determination. The switch is activated by the connection of either the canister or canisterless wound dressing to the apparatus.

Abstract: Augmented reality enables an operator to visualize values of parameters of audio channels during audio mixing. A heads-up display worn by the operator, such as smart glasses, displays virtual graphical objects representing the parameters so that they appear within a three-dimensional space surrounding the operator and an audio mixing console. Parameter values are represented by the location, size, and other attributes of the virtual graphical objects. The operator adjusts the parameter values using physical and touch controls on the console and by manipulating the virtual objects with a body part such as a finger. Sensors mounted on the heads-up display and on other body parts capture position and movement of the operator in real time and send the captured data to a system running augmented reality control software. Graphical user interfaces of a media processing application controlled by the console and of plug-in modules may also be displayed on the heads-up display.