Abstract: Techniques related to accommodating multiple delay targets in a distributed antenna system are described. The distributed antenna system is configured to determine at least one equalized delay value for a plurality of remote units based on each of a plurality of delay targets. The distributed antenna system also controls signals transmission times of at least one node based on the at least one delay value so that downlink radio frequency signals are transmitted from each of the remote units with a total delay that satisfies each of the delay targets.

Abstract: A memory module that includes a non-volatile memory and an asynchronous memory interface to interface with a memory controller is presented. The asynchronous memory interface may use repurposed pins of a double data rate (DDR) memory channel to send an asynchronous data to the memory controller. The asynchronous data may be device feedback indicating a status of the non-volatile memory.

Abstract: Delivery systems for delivering an aortic repair device to treat a diseased portion of the aorta of a patient at or near the aortic arch and associated devices and methods are disclosed herein. A delivery system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include an outer catheter, an inner catheter assembly extending at least partially through the outer catheter, a handle, a tip capture mechanism configured to releasably secure an end portion of the aortic repair device, and a release wire actuatable to release the end portion from the tip capture mechanism. The handle can be actuated to retract the outer catheter relative to the inner catheter assembly to deploy the aortic repair device. The handle can also be actuated to advance a portion of the inner catheter assembly relative to the outer catheter to reorient and position the end portion of the aortic repair device.

Abstract: A locknut socket and locknut socket set having a stackable configuration. The locknut socket comprises a locknut shell configured to receive one or more locknut inserts, each of the shell and inserts configured to engage with a locknut of a different size. Locknut inserts can be placed or removed from the locknut shell in order to accommodate locknuts of different sizes. Torque from a lever is transferred from the shell to the stacked insert or inserts during operation via a driver sleeve that engages the lever to transfer torque from the lever to the locknut shell coupled with the driver sleeve.

Abstract: An electronic gaming device comprising a display device, at least one input mechanism, a processor, and a memory storing a plurality of reel strips, and instructions which cause the processor to: select symbols from the reel strips for display at a plurality of symbol positions; display the symbols selected at the symbol positions; in response to a trigger condition being met, initiate an icon selection instance from which one prize of a set of prizes may be awarded, wherein each prize has an associated prize symbol; determine whether to remove one or more prizes from the set of prizes; display a plurality of selectable icons, each of the icons representing a prize; visually remove the one or more prizes; receive selections of the icons until an end condition of a plurality of end conditions is met; and provide an award.

Abstract: An automated projector image optimization (APIO) system for a vehicle having a control system is provided. The APIO system includes a projector configured to display an image, a processor configured to be electrically connected to the control system, and a memory having instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including receiving a user input corresponding to a display surface, determining a preferred orientation of the projector relative to the display surface, and employing the control system to move the vehicle so that the projector is in the preferred orientation.

Abstract: An insertion mechanism for a drug pump includes an insertion mechanism housing; a sleeve; a rotational biasing member initially held in an energized state; a retraction biasing member and a hub connected to a proximal end of a needle, wherein the retraction biasing member is held initially in an energized state between the hub and the sleeve. The needle is inserted into a target tissue by the rotational biasing member and interaction between the hub and housing. Retraction of the needle is caused by decompressing or de-energizing of the retraction biasing member. A drug delivery pump includes an activation mechanism, a drive mechanism, a sterile access connection, and the insertion mechanism. Assembly and operation methods are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for future trends forecasting based on prediction market probability estimates. Alternative simulated starting values for prediction markets are used in order to determine the preferred starting values for prediction markets to use in volumetric forecasting. A user interface that facilitates using prediction market probability estimates to determine future trends forecasts is described herein.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure address systems and methods for providing a list of financial filters, receiving, from a user, a selection of one or more of the financial filters and a target geographic area, and applying the selection of the one or more financial filters and the target geographic area to match a set of matched geographic areas from a data store, wherein the matched geographic areas are geographically included as part of the target geographic area. The systems and methods additionally include retrieving financial information, demographic information, or a combination thereof, for the set of matched geographic areas when a match is found, and presenting, via a display, the set of matched geographic areas, the financial information, the demographic information, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are genetically engineered Rubisco enzymes and plants comprising the same. In one aspect, the disclosure features a genetically engineered plant comprising a Rubisco large subunit (LSU) comprising L2251 and K429Q amino acid substitution mutations, wherein the amino acid substitution mutations are numbered relative to the LSU of Nicotiana tabacum; and a Rubisco small subunit (SSU comprising N8G, V301, and E88Q amino acid substitution mutations, wherein the amino acid substitution mutations are numbered relative to the S-T2 subunit of Nicotiana tabacum.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the fabrication of microneedles. Microneedles fabricated according to the herein described methods will generally be constructed of multiple lengths of wire winded together, brazed and further manipulated to include a reversible engagement feature. The subject microneedles may find use in a variety of applications and, among other purposes, the reversible engagement feature of such a microneedle may by employed in implanting an implantable device into a biological tissue. Also provided are methods of inserting an implantable device into a biological tissue having an outer membrane. The subject methods may include ablating a section of the outer membrane and inserting the implantable device through the ablated section of outer membrane, including e.g., where the implantable device is inserted using a microneedle including e.g., those microneedles for which methods of fabrication are provided herein.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treatment of pain, such as joint pain, using capsaicin in a procedure that attenuates transient burning sensation experienced by patients due to capsaicin administration. The methods desirably provide relief from joint pain, such as osteoarthritic knee joint pain, for an extended duration, such as at least about 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, or 1 year. To attenuate the adverse side effect of a transient burning sensation caused by capsaicin-induced neuronal excitation, the methods utilize a cooling article, such as a material wrap cooled via a circulating fluid, to reduce the temperature of tissue to be exposed to capsaicin to within a certain range for certain durations of time, optionally in combination with administering a local anesthetic agent, resulting in the substantial reduction or even elimination of transient burning sensation caused by capsaicin.

Abstract: Techniques regarding the composition and/or structure of oven walls are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise an oven with a heat source configured to heat a hollow space within the oven. The oven further can comprise an oven body that can define the hollow space. Also, the oven body can comprise a plurality of connected sides, wherein one or more of the connected sides comprise a plurality of carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wearable drug delivery device including a container filled at least partially with a drug including at least one of a PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9) specific antibody, a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a sclerostin antibody, or a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antibody. The wearable drug delivery device may include a needle and an insertion mechanism configured to insert the needle into a patient. A fluid pathway connector may define a sterile fluid flowpath between the container and the insertion mechanism. Optionally, a cannula initially disposed about the needle may be included. The cannula may be retained in the patient at an injection site created by the needle after the needle is withdrawn from the patient. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for a ground-penetrating tailgate sensor system. An example method may also include transmitting, using a radar transceiver, a first radar signal towards a location above the tailgate. The example method may also include receiving, based on the tailgate being in a closed or open position and using the radar transceiver, a first return signal from an object located above the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for operating a multi-door oven apparatus is provided. In one example, the method comprises moving, by a mechanical device, a first oven door along a first path in a first direction orthogonal to a side surface of an oven, the side surface comprising an entrance to the oven. The method further comprises moving, by the mechanical device, the first oven door along a second path in a second direction parallel to the side surface, wherein moving the first oven door along the second path comprises moving the first oven door past a second oven door.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes an air moving system for a stringing apparatus. The air moving system can comprise an energy bank, an electric air moving device in electrical communication with the energy bank and configured to output a supply of air to cause a cable to move along a duct and at least one controller. The at least one controller can be configured to determine a speed of the cable moving along the duct and control the output of the supply of air of the electric air moving device to control the speed of the cable based at least in part on the determined speed of the cable.

Abstract: The present technology provides a workflow engine that creates custom workflows of sequential tasks with various dependencies and an input of a particular dataset of objects that needs to be operated on or analyzed to result in an intended output. The customization can include a number and order of sequential workflow steps as well as a number and function of jobs to be executed in parallel at each of the workflow steps. When the workflow jobs are ready to be run, they may be queued up with an asynchronous task message server that services a server that supports near real-time communications. The asynchronous task service may be a message-oriented middleware that provides a queue to parallelize tasks.

Abstract: A snow thrower is disclosed including a rotor assembly having a first auger, a second auger, and a paddle disposed between the first and second augers The snow thrower also includes an intake housing having a first interior surface adjacent to the first auger and a second interior surface adjacent to the second auger, where an outer edge of the first auger has a clearance of less than 1 centimeter from the first interior surface across a sweep of at least 120 degrees, and an outer edge of the second auger has a clearance of less than 1 centimeter from the second interior surface across a sweep of at least 120 degrees.

Abstract: A customer who is contacting customer care via a support session regarding a problem is classified into a customer category of multiple customer categories based at least on customer account information of the customer. A customer care topic in a predetermined set of multiple customer care topics that correspond to the problem is then identified via machine learning. A topic script that corresponds to the customer category of the customer for the customer care topic in the predetermined set of customer care topics is further retrieved or generated, in which the topic script includes one or more topic issues related to the customer care topics. The topic script is provided for presentation to a customer service representative (CSR) to prompt the CSR to discuss the one or more topic issues related to the customer care topic with the customer.