Abstract: Systems and devices may receive an ambient noise signal and use that ambient noise signal to generate a distorted ambient noise signal that may be provided to a speaker that is proximate to a microphone of the audio-activated device so that the speaker may project sound corresponding to the distorted ambient noise into the microphone of the audio-activated device so that, for example, that the audio-activated device cannot decipher speech and other sounds in the ambient noise of an environment. While the distorted ambient noise is being projected into the microphone of the audio-activated device, it may be scanned and/or analyzed to determine whether an audio trigger (e.g., an audio trigger or phrase) is included therein and, if so, an undistorted ambient noise signal may be communicated to the speaker of the audio-activated device so that the audio-activated device may respond to a command included in the ambient noise.

Abstract: The present technology includes systems and methods for managing electronic messages on a user device. A vertical list of graphical elements each corresponding to an electronic message can be displayed on the user device and user input can be detected. Each electronic message is associated with one or more contacts, and each contact is associated with an icon image. The user input includes an indication to select a particular contact. In response to the user input, the user device can display visualization of contact information associated with the particular contact, including the icon image.

Abstract: A system can cause display of a mixed reality interface including multiple graphical tiles. The system can detect a user action of a user relative to the mixed reality interface while displaying the multiple graphical tiles and correlate the user action to the display of the mixed reality interface to interact with a particular graphical tile. In response to the user action, the system can display, through the mixed reality interface, the user's interaction with the particular graphical tile.

Abstract: A system can cause display of a mixed reality interface including multiple graphical tiles. The system can detect a user action of a user relative to the mixed reality interface while displaying the multiple graphical tiles and correlate the user action to the display of the mixed reality interface to interact with a particular graphical tile. In response to the user action, the system can display, through the mixed reality interface, the user's interaction with the particular graphical tile.

Abstract: A system can cause display of a mixed reality interface including multiple graphical tiles. The system can detect a user action of a user relative to the mixed reality interface while displaying the multiple graphical tiles and correlate the user action to the display of the mixed reality interface to interact with a particular graphical tile. In response to the user action, the system can display, through the mixed reality interface, the user's interaction with the particular graphical tile.

Abstract: An approach for transforming a large dataset using user interface-based transformations applied to a sample of the dataset is disclosed. The sample of the large dataset has the same or similar format as the large dataset. A user can quickly apply transformations to the sample dataset using UI-based instructions. The UI-based instructions can be used to create a transformation job that can be configured to run on a backed database, such as a distributed database, to apply the transformations to the large dataset.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a technique for managing electronic messages on a user device. A device displays a list of graphical elements, each representing an electronic message, arranged chronologically on a message client interface. It identifies contacts from a contact list as senders of messages, associating respective icon images or photographs with these contacts. The device displays these icon images within the graphical elements. Additional features include designating favorite contacts based on communication frequency, designating VIP contacts based on user input, configuring new contacts with user-defined icon images, and accessing contact information independently of the message client. The technology also involves establishing connections with data stores to retrieve contact lists and icon images.

Abstract: Computer implemented systems and methods are disclosed for importing data from electronic data files. In accordance with some embodiments, a file format is assigned to a source electronic data files by a data importation system. The data importation system may further identify a file type identifier associated with the source electronic data file and map the source electronic data file to a transformation template. The data importation system may further store the file format, file type identifier, and an indication of the transformation template as a file type profile associated with the source electronic data file in a database.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are novel non-polymeric, aromatic-based core molecules containing oxygen bearing, acid or base reactive, crosslinking functionalities with improved sensitivity (photospeed), resolution (Line Width Roughness) or both when formulated in EUV photoresists. Also disclosed are formulations and processes made from the molecules disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a technique for managing electronic messages on a user device. A device displays a list of graphical elements, each representing an electronic message, arranged chronologically on a message client interface. It identifies contacts from a contact list as senders of messages, associating respective icon images or photographs with these contacts. The device displays these icon images within the graphical elements. Additional features include designating favorite contacts based on communication frequency, designating VIP contacts based on user input, configuring new contacts with user-defined icon images, and accessing contact information independently of the message client. The technology also involves establishing connections with data stores to retrieve contact lists and icon images.

Abstract: The present technology includes systems and methods for managing electronic messages on a user device. A vertical list of graphical elements each corresponding to an electronic message can be displayed on the user device and user input can be detected. Each electronic message is associated with one or more contacts, and each contact is associated with an icon image. The user input includes an indication to select a particular contact. In response to the user input, the user device can display visualization of contact information associated with the particular contact, including the icon image.

Abstract: The present technology includes systems and methods for managing electronic messages on a display device. A vertical list of graphical elements each corresponding to an electronic message can be displayed on the display device and user input can be detected. A graphical element can be associated with an attached electronic file or an embedded link. The user input includes an indication to select a particular electronic file or embedded link among the graphical elements. In response to the gesture, the display device can display a preview of the electronic file or embedded link without opening the electronic file or embedded link.

Abstract: Systems and devices may receive an ambient noise signal and use that ambient noise signal to generate a distorted ambient noise signal that may be provided to a speaker that is proximate to a microphone of the audio-activated device so that the speaker may project sound corresponding to the distorted ambient noise into the microphone of the audio-activated device so that, for example, that the audio-activated device cannot decipher speech and other sounds in the ambient noise of an environment. While the distorted ambient noise is being projected into the microphone of the audio-activated device, it may be scanned and/or analyzed to determine whether an audio trigger (e.g., an audio trigger or phrase) is included therein and, if so, an undistorted ambient noise signal may be communicated to the speaker of the audio-activated device so that the audio-activated device may respond to a command included in the ambient noise.

Abstract: An electrode patch 100 for monitoring electrical activity generated by a subject is disclosed. The electrode patch comprises a plurality of spatially arranged electrodes 102 for contacting an outer surface of a skin of the subject to sense and measure electrical potentials at multiple electrodes 102. The electrode patch 100 further comprises at least one connector portion 104 for connecting to a connector of a connector device. The connector portion 104 is spaced apart from the electrodes 102 and is electrically connected with the electrodes 102. A connector device for connecting to such electrode patch is also disclosed.

Abstract: A ring seal removal tool may have an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The elongated body may have a bottom surface and top surface spaced apart from the bottom surface in a height direction. The ring seal removal tool may also have one of a hook or a prying tip attached to one of the proximal end or the distal end. Further, the ring seal removal tool may have a plurality of cutouts in the elongated body. Each cutout may extend from the top surface of the elongated body towards the bottom surface of the elongated body. Each cutout of the plurality of cutouts may be configured to receive a portion of a ring seal having an outer diameter about equal to a width of the cutout.

Abstract: A method for treating a fluid is provided. Particles are coated with quaternary ammonium or phosphonium compounds (“quats”). Fluid is passed over the particles. The biocidal properties of the quats treats the fluid.

Abstract: Technology is described to provide a foot and ankle prosthesis for individuals with lower limb loss. This technology is able to store and release energy and individuals or patients who are using the foot/ankle prosthesis may be able to expend less energy when walking. The system includes a hydraulic damper attached to dynamic energy storing spring elements. The axis of rotation of the system can be near to that of an intact human ankle, providing biomimetic function. The system can utilize spring elements based on the vertical displacement of the center of pressure of an intact normal foot. A hydraulic system can provide user adjustable heel height and adaptation to inclines. The dorsiflexion and plantar flexion resistances can be independently adjusted manually or electrically. In addition, the system can be automatically locked in dorsiflexion when loaded and unlock when unloaded.

Abstract: An electrode patch 100 for monitoring electrical activity generated by a subject is disclosed. The electrode patch comprises a plurality of spatially arranged electrodes 102 for contacting an outer surface of a skin of the subject to sense and measure electrical potentials at multiple electrodes 102. The electrode patch 100 further comprises at least one connector portion 104 for connecting to a connector of a connector device. The connector portion 104 is spaced apart from the electrodes 102 and is electrically connected with the electrodes 102. A connector device for connecting to such electrode patch is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for determining a user's lung capacity may employ a sound-producing breathing device and a recording device such as a microphone included in a user electronic device (e.g., smart phone or tablet computer). A user may inhale or exhale through the sound-producing breathing device, thereby producing a sound that is received by the microphone and communicated to a processor. The processor may analyze the received sound recording to determine one or more sound intensity values over, for example, the duration of the received sound and/or points in time within the sound recording. The sound intensity values may then be used to determine the user's lung capacity.