Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods related to an image capture device and one or more processors. The image capture device can capture one or more images. The one or more processors can determine that a parameter, such as gain or exposure, of the one or more images satisfies a threshold and cause the image capture device to reduce a frame rate of detecting the one or more images responsive to the parameter satisfying the threshold.

Abstract: A handheld controller for an artificial-reality system may include a top cover having a surface surrounded by a perimeter. The surface has a digit-occluded region on which a digit of a user of the handheld controller can be placed and a different region separated from the digit-occluded region. A first illumination source is disposed within the digit-occluded region at a first position along the perimeter of the top cover. The first position is visible to a camera of the artificial-reality system while the handheld controller has one of a first set of orientations. A second illumination source is disposed within the digit-occluded region at a second position along the perimeter of the top cover while the handheld controller has one of a second set of orientations. A third illumination source is disposed within the different region at a third position away and distinct from the perimeter on the surface.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes accessing an image comprising a handheld device, the image being captured by one or more cameras associated with the computing device, generating a cropped image that comprises a hand of a user or the handheld device from the image by processing the image using a first machine-learning model, generating a vision-based 6DoF pose estimation for the handheld device by processing the cropped image, metadata associated with the image, and first sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the handheld device using a second machine-learning model, generating a motion-sensor-based 6DoF pose estimation for the handheld device by integrating second sensor data from the one or more sensors associated with the handheld device, and generating a final 6DoF pose estimation for the handheld device based on the vision-based 6DoF pose estimation and the motion-sensor-based 6DoF pose estimation.

Abstract: A method of irrigating a saline aquaculture system to control pests is described herein. The method includes acquiring a second set of environmental condition data on a computing device using a sensor coupled to a platform, such that the platform is configured to grow a salt-tolerant plant therein; comparing the second set of environmental condition data to a first set of environmental condition data acquired at a previous time point; determining whether freshwater accumulation has increased or will increase at a future time point on a surface of the platform; when it is determined that the freshwater accumulation on the surface of the platform has increased or will increase relative to the previous time point, activating a saltwater distribution device coupled to the platform; and reducing an accumulation of one or more of: insects, caterpillars, fungi, and bacteria on the surface of the platform.

Abstract: A test framework architecture that separates the generation of random test actions from test execution and provides a way to record the state of the system under test at user controlled intervals. This saved state is used to bring the test system to the last known state before failure and then execute the much smaller set of actions to the point of failure, thus requiring shorter run time. Given the same time constraints, this enables the execution of this smaller set more frequently, providing better bug fix verification and shorter reproduction time.

Abstract: Reishi extract compositions and methods for preparation and use thereof are disclosed and described. In various aspects, methods for inhibiting IL-5 secretion, and preventing and/or treating allergies are described, which include administering therapeutically effective amounts of compositions containing reishi extracts to subjects.

Abstract: A universal multi-band (5 bands or more) RF remote control unit using Bluetooth radio module (a low cost device operating at 2.4 GHz) as the base. It is a keyless, transportable, and low cost unit which can replace most of the conventional individual, in-compatible remote control units with a single universal unit.

Abstract: The invention described herein encompasses methods and compositions of treating cancer or solid tumors comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of catechins, a group of polyphenols found in green tea, to a mammal in need of such therapy. Compositions of catechins include but not limited to, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), epicatechin (EC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC). The unique compositions of the invention contain various combinations of the catechins with reduced levels of EGCg, alone or in combination with each other or other therapeutic agents and are used to treat primary and metastatic cancers in humans. The invention also encompasses the varying modes of administration of the therapeutic compounds.

Abstract: Novel sterol disulfates have been isolated from the marine sponge Petrosia weinbergii. These compounds, and derivatives thereof, are useful antiviral compounds. One of these compounds is active against the AIDS virus and exhibits immunosuppressive activity.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel compounds, batzellines and isobatzellines, isolated from marine sponges. These compounds have been shown to possess antitumor activity. Various derivatives of these compounds have been prepared. The procedures for the isolation of the parent compounds and the preparation of some of their derivatives are described.

Abstract: Novel brominated bisindole-imidazole alkaloids have been isolated from marine sponges. These compounds, and derivatives thereof, are useful antimicrobial and antitumor compounds.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for increasing the filling power of tobacco lamina filler having an OV value, immediately before treatment, within the range of from about 1% to about 10%, preferably from about 2% to about 7%, without the use of exogenous impregnants by contacting the filler with a high velocity gaseous medium at elevated temperature such that heat is rapidly and substantially uniformly transferred from the medium to the filler for a total contact time sufficient to stiffen and expand the filler.