Abstract: An optical sensor device (10) includes an application module (12) for applying an irregular pattern of marks to a surface of a medium and an optical detector module (14). The optical detector module (14) acquires images of the applied marks and may determine an advancement speed of the medium based on the acquired images.

Abstract: The warehouse control system (WCS) coordinates communication between communicating devices and systems. The WCS stores mappings of different message types that are transmitted between different components of a warehouse. The WCS accepts inbound messages from the components, parses the inbound messages, and handles the data accordingly. The WCS also transmits outbound messages to components of the warehouse. The WCS forms the outbound message according to protocols defined in the WCS. The WCS maps positions of each message to predefined data fields to define the message type. The mapping of the fields to positions of each message type defines the fields of the message for future message handling.

Abstract: A movable close-out shroud suitably configured to substantially cover, partially block, or otherwise close out an articulating opening to a cavity, void, etc., of a first part, such as a passenger seat section. The close-out shroud is configured to move between a stored position and a close-out position.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles for assigning content, such as advertisements, to similar content breaks, such as advertisement placement opportunities, across multiple content providers. The systems disclosed herein automatically identify similar advertisement placement opportunities, such as advertisement placement opportunities occurring at the same time, across a plurality of media content providers, and assign an indicated advertisement spot to as many of the identified advertisement placement opportunities as possible. This is achieved by re-assigning advertisement spots which are already assigned to a slot in one of the advertisement placement opportunities to another slot in order to allow the indicated advertisement spot to be assigned to the slot.

Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and techniques for estimating a heart disease prediction of a mammal. An electrocardiogram (ECG) procedure is performed on a mammal, and a computer system obtains ECG data that describes results of the ECG over a period of time. The system provides a predictive input that is based on the ECG data to a predictive model, such as a neural network or other machine-learning model. In response, the predictive model processes the input to generate an estimated heart disease predictive characteristic of the mammal. The system outputs the estimated heart disease prediction of the mammal for presentation to a user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) using compounds that bind to CD131 and neutralize signaling by IL-3, IL-5 and GM-CSF. The present disclosure also relates to compounds for use in the treatment or prevention of ARDS, as well as the use of such compounds in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment or prevention of ARDS.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating inflammatory skin conditions using compounds that bind to CD131 and inhibit GM-CSF and IL-5 signaling. The present disclosure also relates to compounds for use in the treatment or prevention of an inflammatory skin condition, as well as the use of such compounds in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory skin conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the fields of medicinal chemistry and medicine, and in particular to quinolin-2-yl nitrones with the formula I as pharmaceutically active compounds. These compounds can be used as drugs for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases by inhibiting BChE or MAO-B, either alone or in combination with other beneficial activities, such as antioxidant properties and metal chelation.

Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for improved hand tracking of a user in a mixed reality environment are disclosed. The systems and methods may be configured to estimate the hand pose and shape of a user's hands for applications such as animating a hand on a user's avatar. Data from multiple sources, such as a totem internal measurement unit (“IMU”), external totem location tracking, vision cameras, and depth sensors, may be manipulated using a set of rules that are based on historical data, ergonomics data, and motion data.

Abstract: Coated metal oxide materials, methods, process, and apparatus for making the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method for making a coated metal oxide in a closed-loop continuous hydrothermal process includes mixing a first metal-containing solution and a first high energy component to facilitate formation of a metal oxide. The method can further include mixing an additional solution forming a coating on the metal oxide. In some embodiments, a process of making a coating metal oxide in a closed-loop system includes mixing a first metal-containing solution and a first high energy component to facilitate formation of a metal oxide, and forming a coating on the metal oxide, where the process occurs in one or more reactors.

Abstract: The warehouse control system (WCS) coordinates communication between communicating devices and systems. The WCS stores mappings of different message types that are transmitted between different components of a warehouse. The WCS accepts inbound messages from the components, parses the inbound messages, and handles the data accordingly. The WCS also transmits outbound messages to components of the warehouse. The WCS forms the outbound message according to protocols defined in the WCS. The WCS maps positions of each message to predefined data fields to define the message type. The mapping of the fields to positions of each message type defines the fields of the message for future message handling.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles for assigning content, such as advertisements, to similar content breaks, such as advertisement placement opportunities, across multiple content providers. The systems disclosed herein automatically identify similar advertisement placement opportunities, such as advertisement placement opportunities occurring at the same time, across a plurality of media content providers, and assign an indicated advertisement spot to as many of the identified advertisement placement opportunities as possible. This is achieved by re-assigning advertisement spots which are already assigned to a slot in one of the advertisement placement opportunities to another slot in order to allow the indicated advertisement spot to be assigned to the slot.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles for optimizing the placement of content, such as advertisements, within content breaks. The systems disclosed herein automatically identify the optimal allocation of content within breaks included in advertisement placement opportunities. This is achieved by scoring placed advertisements and determining whether a prospective advertisement can be placed within a break. The system may score the placed advertisements based on rules provided by a media content provider and multiple buyers.

Abstract: A movable close-out shroud suitably configured to substantially cover, partially block, or otherwise close out an articulating opening to a cavity, void, etc., of a first part, such as a passenger seat section. The close-out shroud is configured to move between a stored position and a close-out position.

Abstract: It is hereby disclosed a method to print on porous substrate by a printer comprising: a print zone; a conveyor to receive a porous substrate on a loading zone and to move the porous substrate along a transport direction between the print zone and the loading zone; a print engine positioned on the print zone for ejecting printing fluid towards the porous substrate; wherein the method comprises ejecting printing fluid towards a front side the porous substrate and, by a controller, activating a vacuum source as to exert a vacuum on a back side of the porous substrate being the vacuum exerted while the porous substrate is within the print zone.

Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and techniques for estimating a heart disease prediction of a mammal. An electrocardiogram (ECG) procedure is performed on a mammal, and a computer system obtains ECG data that describes results of the ECG over a period of time. The system provides a predictive input that is based on the ECG data to a predictive model, such as a neural network or other machine-learning model. In response, the predictive model processes the input to generate an estimated heart disease predictive characteristic of the mammal. The system outputs the estimated heart disease prediction of the mammal for presentation to a user.

Abstract: A soft robot hand includes a palm, a first fabric-reinforced textile actuator coupled to the palm, and a second fabric-reinforced textile actuator coupled to the palm. The first actuator is moveable relative to the palm between a collapsed position and an inflated position to approximate a joint in a first human finger. The second actuator is spaced apart from the first actuator. The second actuator is moveable relative to the palm between a collapsed position and an inflated position to approximate a joint in a second human finger.

Abstract: Systems, methods and articles for optimizing the clearance of content, such as advertisements. The systems disclosed herein provide a greater chance that offers to buy advertisement placement opportunities from media providers are accepted by the media providers. This is achieved by matching advertisements to advertisement placement opportunities which match buyer goals and provider goals, and by using historical data related to advertisements that the seller has cleared. The system may optimize clearance for multiple buyers which are competing for the same advertisement placement opportunities at the same time.

Abstract: Batteries, coating materials and methods for cathode active materials, composition of cathode electrode sheets are disclosed. The battery includes a cathode selected from the group consisting of a nickel-rich material and an iron phosphate material and an ionic-electronic conducting polymeric coating on the cathode.

Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for improved hand tracking of a user in a mixed reality environment are disclosed. The systems and methods may be configured to estimate the hand pose and shape of a user's hands for applications such as animating a hand on a user's avatar. Data from multiple sources, such as a totem internal measurement unit (“IMU”), external totem location tracking, vision cameras, and depth sensors, may be manipulated using a set of rules that are based on historical data, ergonomics data, and motion data.