Abstract: A method for automated cable wire processing includes receiving a set of two or more cable wires, including at least a first cable wire positioned at a selection position, and a second cable wire positioned away from the selection position. A cable selection tool is automatically moved to contact the set of two or more cable wires, such that contact between the cable selection tool and the first cable wire causes a tip portion of the first cable wire to extend into a working region, and contact between the cable selection tool and the second cable wire moves a tip portion of the second cable wire outside of the working region. One or more tip processing operations are applied to the tip portion of the first cable wire within the working region.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for registering two or more patient images for change assessment over time. An example aspect is configured to: obtain a new image of an area with an image capture system; obtain a reference image of a similar area; perform pre-processing of the new image and the reference image; perform a coarse alignment of the new image and the reference image; perform a high-resolution estimate; perform a high-resolution alignment; cross-check the at least one-point match to eliminate false matches and confirm correct matches of the high-resolution new image and the high-resolution reference image; perform segmentation of the high-resolution new image and the high-resolution reference image; perform analysis on at least one lesion in the high-resolution new image and the high-resolution reference image; and display a result of the analysis on a validator.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for quantification of severity of a lung disease. An example aspect is configured to: provide an image file of a chest x-ray from a patient to a first artificial intelligence system to perform pre-processing of the image, wherein the lung is divided into at least four sections; provide each section to a second artificial intelligence system to generate a first density score and a first extent score of each section to calculate a first RALE score, wherein the second artificial intelligence system generates a density segmentation map of each section to calculate a second density score and a second extent score to calculate a second RALE score; analyze the first RALE score and the second RALE score; and display a result to a user.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are provided for determining wire contact insertion based on image analysis. Methods include: acquiring at least one image of a connector having a plurality of wire contact insertion holes; identifying a wire contact within a wire contact insertion hole of the plurality of wire contact insertion holes; determining that the wire contact insertion hole is a correct wire contact insertion hole; determining that the wire contact has been fully inserted into the correct wire contact insertion hole; and providing feedback indicating that the wire contact is fully inserted into the correct wire contact insertion hole. The feedback includes in some cases a first indicator indicating that the wire contact is in the correct wire contact insertion hole and a second indicator indicating that the wire contact is fully inserted into the correct wire contact insertion hole.

Abstract: Techniques for animatronic design are provided. A plurality of simulated meshes is generated using a physics simulation model, where the plurality of simulated meshes corresponds to a plurality of actuator configurations for an animatronic mechanical design. A machine learning model is trained based on the plurality of simulated meshes and the plurality of actuator configurations. A plurality of predicted meshes is generated for the animatronic mechanical design, using the machine learning model, based on a second plurality of actuator configurations. Virtual animation of the animatronic mechanical design is facilitated based on the plurality of predicted meshes.

Abstract: Closure devices and kits allow closure of an open-ended container and provide a visible indication of closure torque. The closure device will include an outer cap defining a torque indicator window, an inner cap nested within the outer cap and a torque indicator post positionally fixed to and extending upwardly from an upper surface of the inner cap in alignment with the indicator window of the outer cap. The outer and inner cap are mechanically coupled to one another such that turning movement applied to the closure device allows the outer and inner caps to be turned as a unit and threadably coupled onto the threaded open-ended container until the inner cap is frictionally engaged with an edge of the container whereupon continued turning movement of the outer cap relative to the inner cap causes coaxial downward displacement of the outer cap relative to the inner cap.

Abstract: Closure devices and kits allow closure of an open-ended container and provide a visible indication of closure torque. The closure device will include an outer cap defining a torque indicator window, an inner cap nested within the outer cap and a torque indicator disc positionally fixed to an upper surface of the inner cap and having at least two different indicia regions angularly adjacent to one another. The outer and inner caps are in mechanical interference fit with one another such that turning movement applied to the closure device allows the outer and inner caps to be turned as a unit and threadably coupled onto a threaded container until the inner cap is frictionally engaged with an edge of the container. Thereafter, continued turning movement of the outer cap relative to the inner cap causes angular displacement of the indicator window relative to the torque indicator to thereby provide a visible indication through the indicator window of an indicia region indicative of sufficient closure torque.

Abstract: A steering shaft assembly includes a first member and a second member, each having an inner surface and an outer surface, and each extending between a first end and a second end, the first member first end arranged to be received within the second member such that the second member inner surface is disposed about a portion of the first member outer surface. The assembly further includes a shaft extending from a third member, the shaft extending into the first member second end along the axis. The assembly yet further includes a roller element assembly disposed between the first member outer surface and the second member inner surface. The assembly also includes a pin extending through an opening of the second member, an opening of the first member, and an opening of the roller element assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle window assembly includes first and second substrates substantially transparent to visible light and a seal with internal and external portions. The second substrate is disposed in a spaced apart relationship relative to the first substrate and defines a space therebetween. The internal portion is disposed in the space between the first and second substrates along at least part of peripheries thereof. The external portion is disposed external relative to space between the first and second substrates, has a substantially flexible construction, and substantially extends outward from the first and second substrates. The seal substantially inhibits at least one of water and oxygen from entering the space. A coupling agent is disposed between the first and second substrates, laminates the substrates together, and adheres the seal thereto. When disposed in a window opening, the external portion of the seal deflects against an edge of the opening.

Abstract: Sanitary tissue product rolls that exhibit novel combinations of physical properties, such as Moment of Inertia, Roll Density, and optionally Roll Diameter, such that the sanitary tissue product rolls meet consumers' needs, and method for making such novel sanitary tissue product rolls and marketing such novel sanitary tissue product rolls are provided.

Abstract: A variable transmission element includes a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The first and second surfaces face each other and are disposed in a spaced apart relationship so as to define a space therebetween. A seal formed of a sealing material extends along a perimeter of the first and second substrates. A first lamination layer comprises a first lamination material that is different from the sealing material and the first lamination layer is coupled to the second surface. A second lamination layer comprises a second lamination material that is different from the sealing material and the second lamination layer is coupled to the second substrate. An electro-optic device is disposed between the first lamination layer and the second lamination layer.

Abstract: A reversible tensioning device for an orthotic that includes: a cover; an insert rotatably disposed within the cover; a slot within the cover; a peg fixedly disposed on the insert and slidably located within the slot on the cover, the peg configured to slide between a first end portion and a second end portion of the slot; a spring fixedly attached to the cover and the insert and configured to urge the cover and the insert in opposite rotational directions; a first flange surface on the cover; and a second flange surface on the insert and facing an opposite direction from the first raised surface. The first flange surface and the second flange surface are configured to operably couple with third and fourth flange surfaces on an orthotic device to provide opposing forces on the reversible tensioning device.

Abstract: A system includes one or more distribution nozzles associated with a seat within an internal space, and a return air grill associated with the seat. Airflow is directed from the one or more distribution nozzles toward and into the return air grill. A method includes associating one or more distribution nozzles with a seat within an internal space, associating a return air grill with the seat, and directing airflow from the one or more distribution nozzles toward and into the return air grill.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems and methods to sample data outputs of a data pipeline. In some examples, data monitoring circuitry monitors the data pipeline wherein the data pipeline receives an input data set, processes the input data set, and responsively generates and transfers an output data set. The data monitoring circuitry ingests the output data set, determines an amount of available computing resources, and selects an amount of the values from the output data set based on the amount of available computing resources. The data monitoring circuitry generates a quality score for the selected values based on a data quality, generates a confidence score based on the amount of the selected values, and reports the quality score and the confidence score.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated wire pickup using image-based robot guidance. The machine vision-based system includes: a robot arm; a tool head coupled to the distal end of the robot arm and including a wire gripper motor; a wire gripper movably coupled to the tool head and operatively coupled to the wire gripper motor; a wire holder configured for clamping a wire; camera means mounted to the distal end of the robot arm and having first and second fields of view which intersect in a volume of space that includes the tip of the wire gripper and the wire holder; and a computer system configured to control operation of the robot arm motors and wire gripper motor. More specifically, the computer system is configured for visually estimating the position and orientation of a contact-equipped wire being held by the wire holder and then generating robot guidance to enable automated pickup of the end section of the wire by the wire gripper.

Abstract: A retractable pilot bit comprises a stem defining a rotational axis and configured to rotate in a first rotational direction about the rotational axis, a collar coupled to the stem and configured to rotate in the first rotational direction, and a bit configured to rotate in a first rotational direction in a penetrating configuration and configured to rotate in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction in a rotatable configuration.

Abstract: An assembly for locating footwear to maintain a user's feet in a predetermined therapeutic position, including a bar, typically a unitary curved bar forming an uninterrupted arc, where the bar has a first end and a second end, a first inner locating position on the first end, a first outer locating position on the first end, a second inner locating position on the second end, and a second outer locating position on the second end. Each of the locating positions typically includes a plurality of spaced apart ribs at least partially surrounding in a radial arrangement extending about a center point of a connection hole.