Abstract: Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening.

Abstract: A data management system manages secured data for a plurality of users. The data management system utilizes an access authorization system to authenticate users seeking access to the data management system. The access authorization system provides access tokens to authenticated users. The access tokens enable the authenticated users to access the data management system without again providing authentication data. The access authorization system includes, for each user, an access policy that governs whether the users can use the access tokens to access the data management system. The access tokens have a finite lifetime. If the users use the access tokens within the finite lifetime and if the users satisfy all of the access rules of the access policies, then the lifetime of the access tokens can be extended a finite number of times.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a flexible, thin walled seamless container. The container includes a rigid bottom component and a rigid top having an opening. The bottom can be formed to have a first shape, such as a rectangle, and the top can be formed to have a second shape different than the first shape, such as a circle. A cap can be connected to the top to block the opening. The cap can include a pour spout or shaker holes.

Abstract: A data management system manages secured data for a plurality of users. The data management system utilizes an access authorization system to authenticate users seeking access to the data management system. The access authorization system provides access tokens to authenticated users. The access tokens enable the authenticated users to access the data management system without again providing authentication data. The access authorization system includes, for each user, an access policy that governs whether the users can use the access tokens to access the data management system. The access tokens have a finite lifetime. If the users use the access tokens within the finite lifetime and if the users satisfy all of the access rules of the access policies, then the lifetime of the access tokens can be extended a finite number of times.

Abstract: A data management system manages secured data for a plurality of users. The data management system utilizes an access authorization system to authenticate users seeking access to the data management system. The access authorization system provides access tokens to authenticated users. The access tokens enable the authenticated users to access the data management system without again providing authentication data. The access authorization system includes, for each user, an access policy that governs whether the users can use the access tokens to access the data management system. The access tokens have a finite lifetime. If the users use the access tokens within the finite lifetime and if the users satisfy all of the access rules of the access policies, then the lifetime of the access tokens can be extended a finite number of times.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening.

Abstract: A method is provided of generating virtual reality multimedia at a developer computing device having a processor interconnected with a memory. The method comprises: capturing, at the processor, a point cloud representing a scene, the point cloud data including color and depth data for each of a plurality of points corresponding to locations in the capture volume; generating, at the processor, a two-dimensional projection of a selected portion of the point cloud, the projection including the color and depth data for the selected portion; and storing the two-dimensional projection in the memory.

Abstract: A data management system manages secured data for a plurality of users. The data management system utilizes an access authorization system to authenticate users seeking access to the data management system. The access authorization system provides access tokens to authenticated users. The access tokens enable the authenticated users to access the data management system without again providing authentication data. The access authorization system includes, for each user, an access policy that governs whether the users can use the access tokens to access the data management system. The access tokens have a finite lifetime. If the users use the access tokens within the finite lifetime and if the users satisfy all of the access rules of the access policies, then the lifetime of the access tokens can be extended a finite number of times.

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automated loading and retrieval of items. In various embodiments, items are received at a loading station where identification data may be captured for each item and handling instructions may be generated. In some embodiments, a label having indicia associated with the item may be generated and affixed to the item. The items may then be deposited through an access door into the vehicle identified in the handling instructions. Once the items are loaded into the access door, an automated load/unload device may deposit the item in the appropriate storage location. The automated load/unload device may also retrieve and rearrange items as desired.

Abstract: A method of generating virtual reality data includes: obtaining point cloud data, the point cloud data including colour and three-dimensional position data for each of a plurality of points corresponding to locations in a capture volume; generating primary image data containing (i) a first projection of a first subset of the points into a two-dimensional frame of reference, and (ii) for each point of the first subset, depth data derived from the corresponding position data; generating secondary image data containing (i) a second projection of a second subset of the points into the two-dimensional frame of reference, the second projection overlapping with at least part of the first projection in the two-dimensional frame of reference, and (ii) for each point of the second subset, depth data derived from the corresponding position data; and storing the primary image data and the secondary image data in a memory.

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automated loading and retrieval of items. In various embodiments, items are received at a loading station where identification data may be captured for each item and handling instructions may be generated. In some embodiments, a label having indicia associated with the item may be generated and affixed to the item. The items may then be deposited through an access door into the vehicle identified in the handling instructions. Once the items are loaded into the access door, an automated load/unload device may deposit the item in the appropriate storage location. The automated load/unload device may also retrieve and rearrange items as desired.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a road condition detection system for identifying and monitoring road conditions, and for communicating information regarding road conditions to various users. The road condition detection system is provided for capturing data indicative of road conditions and analyzing the captured data to locate and identify various road conditions (e.g., road hazards, such as potholes, or weather conditions, such as ice). In various embodiments, the road condition detection system includes a road condition sensor array configured for being attached to a vehicle and for capturing road condition data. The captured data may be transmitted and assessed by a server configured for identifying potential road hazards or other road conditions based on the road condition data captured by the sensor array.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an operating system configured to enable arbitrary applications to output 3D models to be physically formed by arbitrary 3D manufacturing devices. The operating system manages the 3D manufacturing devices, including installation of related software, device drivers, device properties, and so forth. The operating system also provides a path through which the arbitrary applications pass arbitrary print jobs (or documents) of 3D models, in a standard format, to the 3D manufacturing devices. The operating system handles queuing and spooling on behalf of the applications and the 3D manufacturing devices. Drivers of the 3D manufacturing devices may translate the 3D models outputted by the applications (in the standard format) to instructions or device language content that is specific to the respective 3D manufacturing devices.

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automated loading and retrieval of items. In various embodiments, items are received at a loading station where identification data may be captured for each item and handling instructions may be generated. In some embodiments, a label having indicia associated with the item may be generated and affixed to the item. The items may then be deposited through an access door into the vehicle identified in the handling instructions. Once the items are loaded into the access door, an automated load/unload device may deposit the item in the appropriate storage location. The automated load/unload device may also retrieve and rearrange items as desired.

Abstract: A method is provided of generating virtual reality multimedia at a developer computing device having a processor interconnected with a memory. The method comprises: capturing, at the processor, a point cloud representing a scene, the point cloud data including colour and depth data for each of a plurality of points corresponding to locations in the capture volume; generating, at the processor, a two-dimensional projection of a selected portion of the point cloud, the projection including the colour and depth data for the selected portion; and storing the two-dimensional projection in the memory.

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automated loading and retrieval of items. In various embodiments, items are received at a loading station where identification data may be captured for each item and handling instructions may be generated. In some embodiments, a label having indicia associated with the item may be generated and affixed to the item. The items may then be deposited through an access door into the vehicle identified in the handling instructions. Once the items are loaded into the access door, an automated load/unload device may deposit the item in the appropriate storage location. The automated load/unload device may also retrieve and rearrange items as desired.