Abstract: Embodiments include a method of opening a Quick User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Internet Connections (QUIC) socket on a computing platform, initializing QUIC packet processing of a hardware-based offloader, opening a QUIC connection to the offloader, and transmitting a first QUIC packet to the offloader over the QUIC connection. The hardware-based offloader encrypts and transmits the QUIC packet.

Abstract: Some implementations involve receiving a content stream that includes audio data, determining a content type corresponding to the content stream and determining, based at least in part on the content type, a noise compensation method. Some examples involve performing the noise compensation method on the audio data to produce noise-compensated audio data, rendering the noise-compensated audio data for reproduction via a set of audio reproduction transducers of the audio environment, to produce rendered audio signals, and providing the rendered audio signals to at least some audio reproduction transducers of the audio environment.

Abstract: Some implementations involve determining a noise metric and/or a speech intelligibility metric and determining a compensation process corresponding to the noise metric and/or the speech intelligibility metric. The compensation process may involve altering a processing of audio data and/or applying a non-audio-based compensation method. In some examples, altering the processing of the audio data does not involve applying a broadband gain increase to the audio signals. Some examples involve applying the compensation process in an audio environment. Other examples involve determining compensation metadata corresponding to the compensation process and transmitting an encoded content stream that includes encoded compensation metadata, encoded video data and encoded audio data from a first device to one or more other devices.

Abstract: Some implementations involve determining a noise metric and/or a speech intelligibility metric and determining a compensation process corresponding to the noise metric and/or the speech intelligibility metric. The compensation process may involve altering a processing of audio data and/or applying a non-audio-based compensation method. In some examples, altering the processing of the audio data does not involve applying a broadband gain increase to the audio signals. Some examples involve applying the compensation process in an audio environment. Other examples involve determining compensation metadata corresponding to the compensation process and transmitting an encoded content stream that includes encoded compensation metadata, encoded video data and encoded audio data from a first device to one or more other devices.

Abstract: Some implementations involve receiving a content stream that includes audio data, determining a content type corresponding to the content stream and determining, based at least in part on the Receiving, by a control system and via an interface system, a content stream that includes audio data content type, a noise compensation method. Some examples involve performing the noise compensation method on the audio data to produce noise-compensated audio data, rendering the noise-compensated audio data for reproduction via a set of audio reproduction transducers of the audio environment, to produce rendered audio signals, and providing the rendered audio signals to at least some audio reproduction transducers of the audio environment.

Abstract: An adjustable flow narrow profile balloon device for use in an aorta has a catheter and an adjustable flow device comprising a scaffold having an anchored end fixed to the catheter, a movable end distal to the fixed end and support extending between the anchored end and the movable end, and a flexible tube attached to the support and at least one tension wire attached to the movable end and extending through the catheter such that the at least one tension wire is accessible to move the movable end of the balloon towards the anchored end when the catheter is positioned in the aorta. The adjustable flow device has a collapsed configuration; a fully occluded configuration in which the length of the support lies flat against the catheter and the flexible tube is inflated; and adjustable flow configurations allowing for a desired amount of fluid flow past the device.

Abstract: A luggage protection apparatus can include a body having a recess and an opening providing access to the recess. An attachment member can be connected to the body, where the attachment member is configured to couple the body to luggage. A plurality of protective sheets can be stored in the recess of the body and the plurality of protective sheets can be removably connected in series. Each protective sheet can be sized and shaped to cover a bottom surface of luggage. An external protective sheet can have a proximal end removably connected to the plurality of protective sheets. The external protective sheet can also have a free distal end configured to removably connect to the attachment member, where the free distal end is located opposite the proximal end.

Abstract: A device for detecting an overdose and automatically administering a drug includes a sensor configured to measure a condition of a user indicative of overdose. The device includes a container that retains the drug and a drug delivery device fluidly connected to the sensor and the container. The device includes a pressurized gas container retaining pressurized gas. The pressurized gas container is configured to release the pressurized gas to expel the drug from the container into the drug delivery device. The device includes a controller electrically coupled to the sensor and the pressurized gas container. The controller is configured to determine whether to release the pressurized gas.

Abstract: An adjustable flow narrow profile balloon device for use in an aorta has a catheter and an adjustable flow device comprising a scaffold having an anchored end fixed to the catheter, a movable end distal to the fixed end and support extending between the anchored end and the movable end, and a flexible tube attached to the support and at least one tension wire attached to the movable end and extending through the catheter such that the at least one tension wire is accessible to move the movable end of the balloon towards the anchored end when the catheter is positioned in the aorta. The adjustable flow device has a collapsed configuration; a fully occluded configuration in which the length of the support lies flat against the catheter and the flexible tube is inflated; and adjustable flow configurations allowing for a desired amount of fluid flow past the device.

Abstract: A luggage protection apparatus can include a body having a recess and an opening providing access to the recess. An attachment member can be connected to the body, where the attachment member is configured to couple the body to luggage. A plurality of protective sheets can be stored in the recess of the body and the plurality of protective sheets can be removably connected in series. Each protective sheet can be sized and shaped to cover a bottom surface of luggage. An external protective sheet can have a proximal end removably connected to the plurality of protective sheets. The external protective sheet can also have a free distal end configured to removably connect to the attachment member, where the free distal end is located opposite the proximal end.

Abstract: An aortic occlusion device includes a catheter and a balloon mounted along the catheter, wherein the balloon is a narrow profile balloon. The narrow profile balloon comprises an anchored end fixed to the catheter, a movable end distal to the fixed end, a wall extending between the anchored end and the movable end, an inflatable tube located proximate along the wall and circumscribing the wall, and at least one tension wire attached to the movable end and extending through the catheter such that the at least one tension wire is accessible to move the movable end of the balloon towards the anchored end when the catheter is positioned in the aorta.

Abstract: A selective aortic balloon device includes a catheter comprising an open distal end configured to be inserted into a body cavity or vessel, and a plurality of adjustable port regions with inflatable balloons between adjacent adjustable port regions. Each adjustable port region is configured to move between a closed position and an open position to selectively allow fluid flow to enter the catheter through the open distal end and to exit the catheter through one or more of the plurality of adjustable port regions depending on an inflation pattern of the inflatable balloons.

Abstract: A selective aortic balloon device includes a catheter comprising an open distal end configured to be inserted into a body cavity or vessel, and a plurality of adjustable port regions with inflatable balloons between adjacent adjustable port regions. Each adjustable port region is configured to move between a closed position and an open position to selectively allow fluid flow to enter the catheter through the open distal end and to exit the catheter through one or more of the plurality of adjustable port regions depending on an inflation pattern of the inflatable balloons.

Abstract: An aortic occlusion device includes a catheter and a balloon mounted along the catheter, wherein the balloon is a narrow profile balloon. The narrow profile balloon comprises an anchored end fixed to the catheter, a movable end distal to the fixed end, a wall extending between the anchored end and the movable end, an inflatable tube located proximate along the wall and circumscribing the wall, and at least one tension wire attached to the movable end and extending through the catheter such that the at least one tension wire is accessible to move the movable end of the balloon towards the anchored end when the catheter is positioned in the aorta.

Abstract: A medical device anchor is disclosed. The apparatus consists of an anchor base with an adhesive side that is attached to a location proximate the patient. The second side of the anchor base includes hook and loop type fasteners that cooperate with a medical device retaining strap that also includes hook and loop type fasteners. A cable/sheath anchor base is also provided to secure any cables, sheath, wires, or the like that may extend from the medical device being used. The cable/sheath anchor base is also provided with an adhesive side and a hook and loop fastener side that engages a cable/sheath anchor strap in a similar manner to that of the medical device anchor base.

Abstract: A medical glove for obtaining a patient's blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation comprises a glove body for covering a hand of a medical practitioner. The glove body has a palm portion, a backhand portion, a thumb sheath, an index finger sheath and a middle finger sheath having memory with a clock for retrieval of stored and timed vital signs. A digital display module incorporating memory storage module and clock is on the backhand portion of the glove body. A first mechanism is between the middle finger sheath and the index finger sheath of the glove body, for measuring blood pressure of the patient to be indicated on the digital display module and storing the sensor data in memory for future retrieval. A second mechanism is between the thumb sheath and the index finger sheath of the glove body, for measuring oxygen saturation of the patient to be indicated on the digital display module and storing the sensor data in memory for future retrieval.

Abstract: A batten riser (10) is inserted into the overlap (11) between a batten (3) and a supporting member which can be a rafter (4), or a sheet of plywood (8) which covers the rafters. The battens support tiles (2) of a roof (1). The batten riser (10) has a flange (16) to assist maintaining the batten riser in position prior to securing the batten to the rafter by means of a nail (6). In addition, the batten riser has a series of ribs (20) on its underside. The spaces (21) between adjacent pairs of ribs both break water retaining capillary attractions and constitute drainage channels to permit water to drain away.

Abstract: A roof clip (105, 205) for roof tiles (1, 2) is disclosed in which a fastener (4) having a shank (24) which passes into a timber batten (3) is used to anchor the clip. The fastener is preferably preassembled with the clip to form an assembly able to be handled by the tile installer. The shank 24 passes through a base (106, 206) the length of which pre-sets the distance between the batten and hook (107, 207). Preferably the distance between the hook and base is adjustable by means of a ratchet mechanism (219, 229).

Abstract: A hanger (10, 100) for an article such as a tie (30) is disclosed. The hanger includes either a rigid holder (18) or a pivoted holder (118) and a cover (11) having two cover elements (12, 14). The cover elements (12, 14) are hingedly connected at 13 and are movable between open and closed configurations. The cover (11) when closed clamps the tie (30) in position and prevents it becoming shop soiled. Preferably the hanger (10, 100) is provided with a hook (20, 120). The cover (11) is also able to contain articles. At least one of the cover elements (12, 14) is provided with an in-mould label (22, 122).

Abstract: A two-phase nozzle having a converging diverging configurations is equipped with a flow divider at its inlet. The flow divider is arranged to act upon an incoming flow of two-phase liquid to break the liquid phase into finely divided droplets which are directed into the nozzle entrance region so that minimum contact is made with the inside wall of the nozzle. The finely divided droplets are thus thoroughly dispersed in the gas phase of the mixture producing maximum acceleration of the fluid through the nozzle.