Abstract: A charging system for a vehicle includes a connector suspended on a flexible cable and an adapter having a plug at a first end and an adapter port at a second end opposite the first end. The plug is removably disposed in a charging port of the vehicle and the adapter port extends outward from the vehicle. The connector is movable along a plurality of axes perpendicular to one another into a mated position with the adapter port.

Abstract: A charging system for a vehicle includes a connector suspended on a flexible cable and movable along at least one of a plurality of axes perpendicular to one another and a charging port fixed to the vehicle. The connector is movable into a mated position with the charging port.

Abstract: A system assigns target systems to users for identifying system defects. The system ranks the users using a machine learning model. The system extracts a feature vector describing a target system. The system extracts features describing each user. The system provides the features describing the user and the features describing the target system as input to a machine learning model. The machine learning model is trained to receive information describing an input user and an input target system and predict a score indicating a likelihood of the input user providing a system defect in the input target system. The system executes the machine learning model to predict a score for each user. The system ranks the users based on the scores. The system ranks the users based on the scores and communicates with a subset of users selected based on the ranking.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for improving audio quality. Sensor data is received from an accelerometer of a camera. Based on measurements captured by the sensor data, a position of a lens of the camera and a current field of view (FOV) of the camera is determined. Audio beamforming is performed based on the current FOV of the camera by selecting a subset of microphones disposed on the camera to record audio based on the position of the lens and the current FOV of the camera; and activating the subset of microphones disposed on the camera, where microphones outside the selected subset of microphones are excluded from activation so that audio originating outside of the current FOV is removed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for camera height detection include a time of flight (TOF) sensor included on a camera within a camera array that emits a signal in an array of points. After receiving a reflected signal at the TOF sensor, where the reflected signal is a bounce back of the emitted signal from at least a subset of the array of points, a distance to each respective point in the array is determined based on a time it takes to receive the reflected signal from each respective point in the array. A depth map is generated from each respective point, where the depth map provides distance measurements to objects within an environment of the camera. A vertical position of the camera is determined based on the depth map.

Abstract: An electrochemical additive manufacturing method includes positioning a build plate into an electrolyte solution. The conductive layer comprises at least one conductive-layer segment forming a pattern corresponding with a component. The method further comprises connecting the at least one conductive-layer segment and one or more deposition anodes to a power source. The one or more deposition anodes correspond with at least a portion of the pattern formed by the at least one conductive-layer segment. The method additionally comprises transmitting electrical energy from the power source through the one or more deposition anodes of the plurality of deposition anodes corresponding with the at least the portion of the pattern formed by the at least one conductive-layer segment, through the electrolyte solution, and to the at least one conductive-layer segment, such that material is deposited onto the at least one conductive-layer segment and forms at least a portion of the component.

Abstract: Various aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and machine-readable media for connecting to an independent software vendor (ISV). The method includes receiving, at an integrated platform, a request to initiate a data connection with the ISV. The request may include a web address of the ISV. The method also includes associating, through the integrated platform, the data connection with a unique identifier. The method also includes issuing an authorization code based on authentication of an authorization request for the data connection. The method also includes exchanging, with a connector service, the authorization code for tokens utilized for establishing the data connection with the ISV. The method also includes receiving access to the ISV through the integrated platform.

Abstract: A golf training device can include a resilient planar portion configured to present a face at a pre-set angle toward an oncoming golf club face. The device can include stand configured to hold the resilient planar portion above the ground and fix the pre-set angle for contact by the golf club face. The stand can have an offset base configured to avoid contact by the golf club. The planar portion can be configured to receive contact by the golf club face and promptly and resiliently return to the pre-set angle, thereby facilitating repeated practice swings of the golf club face. The planar portion can be configured to emit a first sound when the golf club face strikes the planar portion in an aligned manner, and to emit a second sound when the golf club face strikes the planar portion in a non-aligned manner.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure can overcome physical constraints associated with catheter introduction to facilitate the use of a catheter with a large distal portion as part of a medical procedure benefitting from such a large distal portion, such as, for example, cardiac ablation. More specifically, devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure can compress an expandable tip of a catheter from an expanded state to a compressed state along a tapered surface of an insertion sleeve for advancement of the expandable tip into vasculature of a patient. The tapered surface of the insertion sleeve can, for example, apply compressive forces at an angle against the advancing expandable tip. As compared to other approaches to the application of compressive force to an expandable tip, compressing the expandable tip using an angled force can reduce the likelihood of unintended deformation of the expandable tip.

Abstract: Various aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and machine-readable media for connecting to an independent software vendor (ISV). The method includes receiving, at an integrated platform, a request to initiate a data connection with the ISV. The request may include a web address of the ISV. The method also includes associating, through the integrated platform, the data connection with a unique identifier. The method also includes issuing an authorization code based on authentication of an authorization request for the data connection. The method also includes exchanging, with a connector service, the authorization code for tokens utilized for establishing the data connection with the ISV. The method also includes receiving access to the ISV through the integrated platform.

Abstract: An ablation catheter having an expandable tip is disclosed herein. In some implementations, the ablation catheter includes a catheter shaft, an irrigation lumen, and an expandable tip secured to the catheter shaft. In some implementations, the expandable tip includes a balloon defining a volume in communication with the irrigation lumen. In these and other implementations, the balloon defines a plurality of irrigation orifices in fluid communication with the volume. In these and other implementations, the expandable tip comprises an ablation electrode and a plurality of sensing electrodes disposed along a distal section of the balloon. In these and still other implementations, the sensing electrodes disposed along the distal section of the balloon can be electrically isolated from and bounded by the ablation electrode.

Abstract: An ablation catheter having a deformable tip is disclosed herein. In some implementations, the ablation catheter includes a catheter body and a deformable tip secured to the catheter body. In these and other implementations, the catheter body can include a fluid delivery lumen. In these and other implementations, the deformable tip includes one or more valves that are configured to open in response to deformation of the deformable tip. In these and still other implementations, the ablation catheter is configured to permit liquid communication between an interior of the deformable tip and an exterior of the deformable tip. In some implementations, RF energy is transmitted from the interior of the deformable tip to the exterior of the deformable tip via liquid exiting the deformable tip.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hanging device for being secured to a brick. The device has an elongated member extending between a first end and a second end. The elongated member has a resiliently deformable section. The elongated member and the resiliently deformable section form a monolithic structure. A retaining structure is disposed on the elongated member between the first and second ends. Gripping members are each located at a respective one of the first and second ends of the elongated member and extend from the elongated member. The gripping members define abutting surfaces configured for contacting opposed sides of the brick. The abutting surfaces face each other and define a brick receiving space therebetween. A height of the brick receiving space is variable upon deformation of the resiliently deformable section. A method of supporting an object is also disclosed.

Abstract: A network based media distribution platform includes a server connected to the network, the server including at least one data repository, and a non-transitory medium with a set of machine readable instructions executable therefrom coupled to the server, the instructions causing the server to (a) receive media content from a creator using a media capture device or system to create and upload content, (b) buffer the content for distribution over the network to one or more creator channels accessible to consumers operating media playback devices or systems connected to consumer platform, (c) authenticate the media content to the content creator using at least token data, (d) register the media content and creator authentication data on a connected blockchain storing information in distributed ledger form, and (e) distribute the content to creator channel(s) accessible to the consumers operating the network-connected playback devices or systems connected to the consumer platforms.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure can overcome physical constraints associated with catheter introduction to facilitate the use of a catheter with a large distal portion as part of a medical procedure benefitting from such a large distal portion, such as, for example, cardiac ablation. More specifically, devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure can compress an expandable tip of a catheter from an expanded state to a compressed state along a tapered surface of an insertion sleeve for advancement of the expandable tip into vasculature of a patient. The tapered surface of the insertion sleeve can, for example, apply compressive forces at an angle against the advancing expandable tip. As compared to other approaches to the application of compressive force to an expandable tip, compressing the expandable tip using an angled force can reduce the likelihood of unintended deformation of the expandable tip.

Abstract: An ordering system (1101) comprises a plurality of electronic table mats (101) and a user terminal (1102) comprising a wireless communication device (1108) for communicating with a wireless communication network (1106). Each electronic table mat (101) comprises a body (102) having first and second faces (103, 104) and supporting an electronic system (105) that comprises: a display device (301), a data processor (304) with access to data storage (305) and for controlling a visual output displayed by the display device (301), a wireless communication device (306) for communicating with a wireless communication network (1106), an input device (307), and a power device (310). Each electronic table mat (101) is configured for two-way communication with the user terminal (1102) via the wireless network (1106), with each electronic table mat (101) being associated with a unique identifier. A method (1201) of use of the ordering system (1101). An electronic table mat (101).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to managing process analytics across process components. In some embodiments, an indication of a state of a process instance associated with a process is determined by querying a process engine. In accordance with the indication of the state of the process instance, an augmented process model is used to search machine data for data corresponding with at least one component of the process. The data corresponding with the at least one component of the process is associated with a process instance identifier that uniquely identifies the process instance. Thereafter, the data along with the process instance identifier is provided to the process engine to update the state of the process instance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for alternative payment mechanism payments using ultra-wideband radio technology are disclosed. A method may include a payment terminal computer program executed by a payment terminal selecting a customer electronic device that is conducting the payment transaction with the payment terminal; communicating, via a payment terminal UWB radio to the selected customer electronic device, payment transaction details for the payment transaction comprising a merchant identifier and a transaction amount; receiving, from the selected customer electronic device via the payment terminal UWB radio, an APM payment message for an APM payment provider; communicating the APM payment message to the APM payment provider, wherein the APM payment provider is configured to decision the transaction based on the APM payment message; and receiving, from the APM payment provider, a payment confirmation for the payment transaction.

Abstract: An ablation catheter having a deformable tip is disclosed herein. In some implementations, the ablation catheter includes a catheter body and a deformable tip secured to the catheter body. In these and other implementations, the catheter body can include a fluid delivery lumen. In these and other implementations, the deformable tip includes one or more valves that are configured to open in response to deformation of the deformable tip. In these and still other implementations, the ablation catheter is configured to permit liquid communication between an interior of the deformable tip and an exterior of the deformable tip. In some implementations, RF energy is transmitted from the interior of the deformable tip to the exterior of the deformable tip via liquid exiting the deformable tip.

Abstract: A bonnet and stuffing box assembly includes a bonnet defining a bonnet bore; a stuffing box connected to the bonnet, the stuffing box defining a stuffing box bore, the stuffing box bore and bonnet bore defining an assembly bore; a bushing assembly received in the assembly bore and comprising a stuffing box bushing and a bonnet bushing, the stuffing box bushing defining a narrow portion disposed in the stuffing box bore and a wide portion at least partially disposed in the bonnet bore, the bonnet bushing disposed in the bonnet bore and confronting the wide portion of the stuffing box bushing, the bushing assembly defining a bushing bore extending through the stuffing box bushing and the bonnet bushing; and a stem extending through the bushing bore.