Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring effectiveness of advertisement displays in public areas. A smart sensor box is connected to the display screen incorporating cameras to capture images of the vicinity of the display and individuals within it. A location sensor captures the location of the display. A processing unit identifies and profiles individuals viewing the display based on data captured by the cameras and the location sensors. A communication interface transmits processed data to a central hub and receives feedback from the central hub. The central hub analyses display engagement and profiles of individuals for measuring the effectiveness of the advertisement being displayed and provides feedback for updating the display.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, perform a method comprising receiving a voicemail message and generating a prompt for a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model. The prompt comprises a request for a classification into one of a plurality of classes and audio signal features of the voicemail message. The method also comprises determining whether to delay passing the prompt to the generative AI model, and in response to determining to delay, delaying passing the prompt to the generative AI model. The prompt is passed to the generative AI model and a classification from the generative AI model is received. An action is triggered on the voicemail message according to the received classification. In various examples the action facilitates security and/or scalability of a voicemail service.

Abstract: A method includes forming a bottom-tier transistor and a top-tier transistor over the bottom-tier transistor, the top-tier transistor comprising a first channel layer, a first gate structure around the first channel layer, and a plurality of first source/drain regions on opposite sides of the first channel layer; forming a first dielectric layer over the first source/drain regions of the top-tier transistor; etching the first dielectric layer to form a first opening exposing one of the first source/drain regions of the top-tier transistor; selectively forming a first metal silicide on the one of the first source/drain regions; selectively forming a first metal cap on the first metal silicide and not on the first dielectric layer; forming a front-side contact on the first metal cap.

Abstract: What is disclosed relates to a novel reactor system design for chemical looping solar fuel production processes incorporating temperature swing between two or more zones, wherein two or more individual reactors are employed, and heat is recuperated between the reactors by means including radiative heat exchange. Each individual reactor comprising the overall system is isolated from other reactors and the external environment for gas exchange purposes, so that the inflow and outflow of chemical species from individual reactors can be controlled. Individual reactors are arranged in the form of a moving train, and heat exchange between a pair of reactors is facilitated by radiative exchange. External heat addition and removal between the system and its environment may be achieved by means including radiative heat exchange with the hot source and convective exchange with the cold source. This may include, in a particular embodiment, the use of solar irradiation.

Abstract: An orthopedic device, first and second struts, and a range-of-motion limiting pivot assembly connecting to the first and second struts. The pivoting assembly having an engagement member linked to a tab disposed and arranged for pulling radially outward away from a central axis of the pivoting assembly for adjusting the range of motion of the pivoting assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods track capacity and model forecasts across multiple platforms. A flow of data traffic from a first device to a second device is monitored. A future flow of data traffic is forecast based on the monitored flow, the future flow of data traffic including additional data traffic in addition to the monitored flow of data traffic. A threshold is anticipated to be reached in the forecasted future flow of data traffic. A corrective action is determined to mitigate the anticipated threshold being reached and then implemented.

Abstract: Rooftop tent (10) for mounting to a vehicle (12). The rooftop tent (10) includes a base (14) configured for mounting to the vehicle (12), a cover (18) shaped to extend across the base (14), flexible walls (20) secured between the base (14) and the cover (18), at least one opening mechanism (24) configured to move the cover (18) relative to the base (14), and at least one retraction mechanism (26) configured to draw the walls (20) inwardly to be under the cover (18). The, or each, opening mechanism (24) is secured between the base (14) and the cover (18) to be outside of, and separate from, the walls (20). The, or each, opening mechanism (24) and the, or each, retraction mechanism (26) are operable concurrently to move the cover (18) towards the base (14) and simultaneously draw the walls (20) inwardly.

Abstract: A method of making a (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendent phosphate-containing groups and a pressure-sensitive adhesive that contains the (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendent phosphate-containing groups are provided. The method includes reacting a precursor (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendent carboxylic acid groups with an epoxy-functionalized phosphate compound. The pendent phosphate-containing groups on the reaction product can function as a flame retardant for the pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A system for automated matching between a transaction and a documentation record on behalf of an organization client. The computing server receives, from a third-party server, communication payloads including a documentation record (e.g., a receipt) automatically generated by a third-party named entity acknowledging an occurrence of a particular real-time transaction. The computing server extracts attributes from the documentation record and matches the documentation record to one of the unverified transactions by scoring the attributes extracted from the documentation record against metadata of one of the unverified transactions. If the documentation record matches a transaction, the computing server may then cause a graphical user interface (GUI) to display that one of the transactions was automatically matched with the documentation record.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for the automated analysis or use of data is implemented by a voice assistant. The method comprises the steps of:(a) storing in a memory a structured, machine-readable representation of data that conforms to a machine-readable language (‘machine representation’); the machine representation including representations of user speech or text input to a human/machine interface; and (b) automatically processing the machine representations to analyse the user speech or text input.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and ligands, and compositions formed therewith, that modulate insulin secretion and suppress appetite by activating ectopic olfactory receptors. Also disclosed herein are methods for using the compositions to treat endocrine diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, and disorders, such as abnormal insulin secretion.

Abstract: There is provided a computer implemented method for translating between a first natural language and a second natural language, comprising the steps of: (a) storing in a non-transitory computer-readable medium a structured, machine-readable representation of data that conforms to a machine-readable language; (b) receiving a word or sequence of words in the first natural language to be translated into the second natural language; (c) automatically translating that word or sequence of words expressed in the first natural language into the second natural language by first translating that word or sequence of words expressed in the first natural language into the machine readable language, and then translating from the machine readable language into the second natural language.

Abstract: A polymer composition has been developed that provides low viscosity oil-in-water polymer emulsions that release the polymer in the emulsion at a faster rate and without an additional surfactant when the emulsion is added to a hydrocarbon stream. Use of a temperature-sensitive emulsifying surfactant facilitates inversion of the oil-in-water polymer emulsion when applied to a hydrocarbon composition at a temperature sufficiently high to destabilize the emulsion. These compositions are particularly useful as drag reducers for delivery to a subsea flowline via an umbilical line.

Abstract: A method of making stacked lateral semiconductor devices is disclosed. The method includes depositing a stack of alternating layers of different materials. Slots or holes are cut through the layers for subsequent formation of single crystal semiconductor fences or pillars. When each of the alternating layers of one material are removed space is provided for formation of single crystal semiconductor devices between the remaining layers. The devices are doped as the single crystal silicon is formed.

Abstract: A method of making infused bone fibers employs the following steps: cutting or shaving whole bone into bone fibers, washing the bone fibers, demineralizing or decalcifying at least partially the whole bone or bone fibers and infusing the bone fibers with a supernatant of biologic material or a polyampholyte cryoprotectant or a combination of both to create infused bone fibers. The step of infusing includes exposing the bone fibers to a negative pressure or vacuum to draw the supernatant and/or the polyampholyte cryoprotectant into the bone fibers, or alternatively, exposing the demineralized whole bone to a positive pressure to drive the supernatant and/or the polyampholyte cryoprotectant into the bone. The resultant method creates an infused bone grafting composition having bone fibers taken from whole bone, demineralized or decalcified at least partially and infused with one or more of a supernatant of biologic material or a polyampholyte cryoprotectant or both.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to polymerization and producing polymers and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, systems, and compositions for producing articles using three-dimensional printing and for improving control of polymerization using a polymerization photoinhibitor having fast back reaction kinetics such as hexaarylbiimidazole compounds and bridged hexaarylbiimidazole compounds.

Abstract: This disclosure features methods and compositions for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with a JAK or other kinase inhibitor.

Abstract: Systems and processes for operating a digital assistant are provided. In one example, a method includes receiving a first speech input from a user. The method further includes identifying context information and determining a user intent based on the first speech input and the context information. The method further includes determining whether the user intent is to perform a task using a searching process or an object managing process. The searching process is configured to search data, and the object managing process is configured to manage objects. The method further includes, in accordance with a determination the user intent is to perform the task using the searching process, performing the task using the searching process; and in accordance with the determination that the user intent is to perform the task using the object managing process, performing the task using the object managing process.

Abstract: A method for monitoring intoxication of a user, the method including: receiving a set of samples from a body region of a user; generating an intoxication metric based on the set of samples; and providing a notification to the user based on the intoxication metric. The method can additionally or alternatively include: modifying operation of the transdermal alcohol sensing device based on the intoxication metric; determining contextual data; maintaining a hydration level of the transdermal alcohol sensing device; and any other suitable processes. A system for monitoring intoxication of a user including a sensor and a housing. The system can additionally or alternatively include any or all of: an inlet, a fastener, an electronics subsystem, a user device, and/or any other suitable component.

Abstract: A medical station includes a movable cart, a cassette system, and a computer system with a configuration map. The cassette system including a plurality of drawers. The configuration map includes, for each respective one of the drawers, a unique drawer identifier and an indicator of a location of the respective one of the drawers at the cassette system.