Abstract: The ice dispenser includes a storage bin configured to store ice, a chute disposed underneath the storage bin, and a blockage breaker disposed on the chute. A lower surface of the storage bin defines an ice outlet, and the ice is configured to exit the storage bin via the ice outlet by way of gravity. The chute rotates about a pivot point between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the chute prevents ice from exiting the storage bin via the ice outlet, and in the open position, the chute allows ice to exit the storage bin via the ice outlet by way of gravity. The blockage breaker extends into the storage bin and when the chute rotates from the open position to the closed position, the blockage breaker is moved further into the storage bin, thereby breaking ice blockages in the storage bin.

Abstract: A device receives from the UE a representation of a first screen associated with the UE and presents the representation of the first screen on a second screen associated with the device. The device creates a first overlay associated with the first screen and a second overlay associated with the second screen. The second overlay is configured to receive an input from a user. The device receives from the second user the input and presents the input in the second overlay. The device sends the input to the UE, which is configured to present the input in the first overlay associated with the first screen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved assisted reproductive technology for women predicted to have a high ovarian response to controlled ovarian stimulation that comprise targeting a threshold serum hCG level by the final day of stimulation.

Abstract: A head-mounted device includes one or more eye-tracking cameras and one or more computer-readable hardware storage devices having stored thereon computer-executable instructions, including a machine-learned artificial intelligence (AI) model. The head-mounted device is configured to cause the one or more eye-tracking cameras to take a series of images of one or more areas of skin around one or more eyes of a wearer, and use the machine-learned AI model to analyze the series of images to extract a photoplethysmography waveform. A heart rate is then detected based on the photoplethysmography waveform.

Abstract: Methods for treating a subject for a parasympathetic bias mediated condition are provided. Aspects of the methods include modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system to increase the sympathetic/parasympathetic activity ratio in a manner effective to treat the subject for the parasympathetic bias mediated condition. In some instances, the subject is known to have parasympathetic bias. Also provided are devices that find use in practicing various embodiments of the methods.

Abstract: Optimizations are provided for facilitating optimal viewing positions for viewing virtual objects in VR environments. Initially, user selection of a virtual object being rendered in a VR display is detected. Subsequently, an optimal viewing position is dynamically calculated based on one or more characteristic of the virtual object to be viewed. A predetermined triggering event is also detected, and in response to the predetermined triggering event, a scene which is arranged to display the selected virtual object from the optimal viewing position is rendered in the VR display.

Abstract: Methods for treating a subject for a parasympathetic bias mediated condition are provided. Aspects of the methods include modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system to increase the sympathetic/parasympathetic activity ratio in a manner effective to treat the subject for the parasympathetic bias mediated condition. In some instances, the subject is known to have parasympathetic bias. Also provided are devices that find use in practicing various embodiments of the methods.

Abstract: Methods for treating a subject for a parasympathetic bias mediated condition are provided. Aspects of the methods include modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system to increase the sympathetic/parasympathetic activity ratio in a manner effective to treat the subject for the parasympathetic bias mediated condition. In some instances, the subject is known to have parasympathetic bias. Also provided are devices that find use in practicing various embodiments of the methods.

Abstract: Optimizations are provided for facilitating optimal viewing positions for viewing virtual objects in VR environments. Initially, user selection of a virtual object being rendered in a VR display is detected. Subsequently, an optimal viewing position is dynamically calculated based on one or more characteristic of the virtual object to be viewed. A predetermined triggering event is also detected, and in response to the predetermined triggering event, a scene which is arranged to display the selected virtual object from the optimal viewing position is rendered in the VR display.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to displaying lists on augmented reality and virtual reality display devices in such a manner as to avoid list occlusion and resulting user input errors. One disclosed example provides a computing device including an image sensor, a display device, a logic device configured to execute instructions, and a storage device comprising instructions executable by the logic device. The instructions are executable to generate a representation of the list, compare the representation of the list to a topology of a three-dimensional environment viewable via the display device to determine whether the representation of the list intersects any object in the topology, and if the representation of the list intersects an object in the topology of the three-dimensional environment, then adjust one or more of a position and orientation of each of one or more items of the list to adapt to the object in the topology.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to displaying lists on augmented reality and virtual reality display devices in such a manner as to avoid list occlusion and resulting user input errors. One disclosed example provides a computing device including an image sensor, a display device, a logic device configured to execute instructions, and a storage device comprising instructions executable by the logic device. The instructions are executable to generate a representation of the list, compare the representation of the list to a topology of a three-dimensional environment viewable via the display device to determine whether the representation of the list intersects any object in the topology, and if the representation of the list intersects an object in the topology of the three-dimensional environment, then adjust one or more of a position and orientation of each of one or more items of the list to adapt to the object in the topology.

Abstract: Methods of displaying information to a user are provided. Aspects of the methods include receiving information, correlating the received information with one or more factors previously identified as being relevant to the information, deriving a non-linear representation of the information based on the correlation between the information and the one or more factors, displaying a linear representation of the information, and displaying the non-linear representation of the information. Aspects of the invention further include devices and systems for practicing the methods.

Abstract: This invention provides a pulse induction metal detector where a coil transmits a pulsed magnetic field to energize metal objects that are often buried or hidden in a matrix (ground) containing ferromagnetic minerals. A difficult challenge is to detect and identify the metal object while ignoring the ferromagnetic matrix. Techniques are presented for achieving this.

Abstract: Methods for treating a subject for a parasympathetic bias mediated condition are provided. Aspects of the methods include modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system to increase the sympathetic/parasympathetic activity ratio in a manner effective to treat the subject for the parasympathetic bias mediated condition. In some instances, the subject is known to have parasympathetic bias. Also provided are devices that find use in practicing various embodiments of the methods.

Abstract: A system for generating a scripted exchange. A user specifies first content with a first source, a time delay (or an absolute time) and second content with a second source. The first content is shown associated with the first source. After an elapsed time equal to the delay (or at the specified absolute time), the second content is shown associated with the second source. The first and second source may be the same. Additional entries associated with the same or other sources may be similarly specified, generating the scripted exchange.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed herein relate to providing an on-screen alert during playback of content where the on-screen alert permits the user to connect to one of the characters (or an entity) shown or referred to in a web video or the program associated therewith. In addition, an authoring tool is disclosed herein for inserting an on-screen alert into a video (or other content) at a predetermined time reference, where the on-screen alert enables a first user to connect to a social networking system of a second user (or entity). A content management server or system may insert an on-screen alert into a video (or other content). The timing and selection of an alert may be tailored using user profile information which may be input by the user or inferred or ascertained based on a user's online activity, such as the user's selection of content to view on a site.

Abstract: Comments are displayed in conjunction with a video or other content. A submitted reference point in the video is recorded when a viewer submits a comment. The submitted comment is added to a comment feed at the reference point if no existing comment is displayed at that point already. If an existing comment is already displayed at the reference point, at least one type of the submitted comment is compared to at least one type of the existing comment to produce a comparison result. Based on the comparison result, the submitted comment can be given priority over the existing comment, which can be moved, deleted or otherwise modified so that the submitted comment can be shown at the reference point in the comment feed.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides a method and system for displaying comments associated to a time reference of a video. A comment feed is displayed in conjunction with a video (or other content). A user may input a comment while playing the video and the comment may appear at a reference point in the video (e.g., the point when the user submitted the comment). Upon a subsequent viewing of the video (or other content) by the user or another user, the comment may appear at the reference time. The comment feed may be updated (and/or filtered) in real-time; thus, the comment will be visible to other users playing the same the video. A determination may be made as to the availability of a slot for a submitted comment and, if no slot is available at the submitted reference, the next most proximate slot to the submitted reference may be used.

Abstract: Optimizing dilution processing, include the use of cold dilution water, yields fabric softener products of desired rheology and stability.