Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to providing real-time response strategies in a supply chain. A system may be configured to obtain first sensor data collected from a first tracking device associated with a first asset, determine a first set of external data associated with the first asset, determine, based at least in part on the first sensor data and the first set of external data, a probability of failure and a mode of failure, and responsive to a determination that the probability of failure exceeds a failure threshold: determine a mitigation for the mode of failure that is available based at least in part on the first sensor data and the first set of external data, determine one or more real-world actions corresponding to the mitigation that, if performed, remediate the mode of failure, and cause the one or more real-world actions to be performed.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to programmatically updating the status of assets tracked in a supply chain environment. A system may be configured to obtain first sensor data collected from a first tracking device associated with a first asset, determine asset workflow information associated with the first asset, determine an intelligence engine configured to generate an inference of a status associated with the first asset, determine the status associated with the first asset, wherein the status is determined by the intelligence engine based on the first sensor data and the asset workflow information, and store the status of the first asset in an asset tracking database.

Abstract: Systems and methods of predicting glottal insufficiency by at least one hardware processor including receiving a voice recording comprising a phonation by a subject, analysis of the voice recording to calculate a fundamental frequency contour curve of the phonation, and measurement of at least one of (i) a time period from a start of the phonation until the contour curve reaches a settled level, (ii) a slope of the contour curve during the time period, and (iii) an area under the contour curve during that time period. In certain embodiments, the processor subsequently, determines a glottal closure insufficiency in the subject based on these measurements.

Abstract: A method for implementing a virtual ontology over a relational database, comprising: defining a virtual ontology from multiple candidates for a relational database by: declaring a hierarchy of virtual entities; for each virtual entity, declaring a mapping associating the virtual entity with at least a subset of a physical table in the database; storing the virtual entity in association with the mapping in a metadata database; and defining multiple schemas, each implemented as a different relational view of the virtual ontology and capturing at least one ontology capability, wherein querying the metadata database with a first relational query targeting one of the schemas enables writing a second relational query, wherein executing the second relational query at the relational database extracts knowledge that is opaque to the relational schema and expresses the ontology capability captured by the targeted ontology schema, thereby extracting the knowledge within a relational framework.

Abstract: A system having at least one processor and at least one memory for predicting a fit quality between a wearable device and one or more customers is disclosed. The system comprises: a user interface generator configured for receiving a request from a user; a population engine configured for generating, based on the request, simulated head data based on real head data of a sample of customers; and a fit engine configured for determining fit information between the simulated head data and at least one design of the wearable device, wherein the fit information is displayed to the user as a response to the request. Methods and uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system comprising at least one hardware processor and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon program instructions, the program instructions executable by the at least one hardware processor to: receive a voice recording comprising a phonation by a subject, analyze said voice recording to calculate a fundamental frequency contour curve of said phonation, measure at least one of (i) a time period from a start of said phonation until said contour curve reaches a settled level, (ii) a slope of said contour curve during said time period, and (iii) an area under said contour curve during said time period, and determine a glottal closure insufficiency in said subject based, at least in part, on said measuring.

Abstract: A system for generating cold plasma is presented, suitable for use in in-vivo treatment of biological tissue. The system comprising: a control unit connectable to an elongated member at a first proximal end of the elongated member. The elongated member comprises a plasma generating unit at a second distal end thereof and gas and electricity transmission channels extending from said first proximal end towards said plasma generating unit. The control unit comprises a gas supply unit configured to provide predetermined flow rate of selected gas composition through said gas transmission channel and a power supply unit configured to generate selected sequence of high-frequency electrical pulses, typically in mega Hertz range, directed through said electricity transmission channel, thereby providing power and gas of said selected composition to the plasma generating unit for generating cold plasma.

Abstract: A system for generating cold plasma is presented, suitable for use in in-vivo treatment of biological tissue. The system comprising: a control unit connectable to an elongated member at a first proximal end of the elongated member. The elongated member comprises a plasma generating unit at a second distal end thereof and gas and electricity transmission channels extending from said first proximal end towards said plasma generating unit. The control unit comprises a gas supply unit configured to provide predetermined flow rate of selected gas composition through said gas transmission channel and a power supply unit configured to generate selected sequence of high-frequency electrical pulses, typically in mega Hertz range, directed through said electricity transmission channel, thereby providing power and gas of said selected composition to the plasma generating unit for generating cold plasma.

Abstract: Pressure oscillations or acoustic loads over an open type cavity having a front face an upper edge of which constitutes a leading edge and having a rear face an upper edge of which constitutes a trailing edge are reduced by applying curvature to the rear face so as to present a convex curved surface internal to the cavity. In one embodiment, a cross-section through a longitudinal axis of the convex curved surface describes part of an ellipse.

Abstract: Pressure oscillations or acoustic loads over an open type cavity having a front face an upper edge of which constitutes a leading edge and having a rear face an upper edge of which constitutes a trailing edge are reduced by applying curvature to the rear face so as to present a convex curved surface internal to the cavity. In one embodiment, a cross-section through a longitudinal axis of the convex curved surface describes part of an ellipse.

Abstract: A manager/coordinator 200 facilitates a specially directed creation and distribution of financial instruments such as Ginnie Mae certificates 830 with the financial instruments disposed in a dual trustee system that may comprise a trustee 700 and co-trustee 750. Dividends or other payments from the Ginnie Mae certificates may be sent by the trustee directly to an investor 500. Disclosed embodiments allow a Ginnie Mae Issuer/Servicer 300 to create and distribute Ginny Mae certificates for the direct benefit on non-institutional investors and for the benefit of pension plans, with such pension plans devoid of third party thefts.

Abstract: A system for generating cold plasma is presented, suitable for use in in-vivo treatment of biological tissue. The system comprising: a control unit connectable to an elongated member at a first proximal end of the elongated member. The elongated member comprises a plasma generating unit at a second distal end thereof and gas and electricity transmission channels extending from said first proximal end towards said plasma generating unit. The control unit comprises a gas supply unit configured to provide predetermined flow rate of selected gas composition through said gas transmission channel and a power supply unit configured to generate selected sequence of high-frequency electrical pulses, typically in mega Hertz range, directed through said electricity transmission channel, thereby providing power and gas of said selected composition to the plasma generating unit for generating cold plasma.

Abstract: An inventory technology that works with computers, smartphones and devices that assists in creating a personal property inventory for insurance purposes wills, probate, taxes and or other needs. An inventory may be prepared before an insurance loss occurs by use of photos, videos, user input and vender supplied receipts. A user may link gift store registries with the technology for updating and or ordering replacement personal property after a loss. For users without a list after disaster strikes, fire, burglary etc., the technology has an “after tool” to help users re-construct personal property inventory. The Memory Assist module provides suggestions based on typical homeowner and knowledge base data and illustrated on a room by room basis. The professional model combines both the before and after tools in one, along with depreciation tables and allowing for exchanging communications and documentation between the user and the claims processor.

Abstract: A radiation source includes a fuel supply configured to deliver fuel to a plasma emission location for vaporization by a laser beam to form a plasma, and a collector configured to collect EUV radiation emitted by the plasma and direct the EUV radiation towards an intermediate focus. The collector includes a diffraction grating configured to diffract infrared radiation emitted by the plasma. The radiation source includes a radiation conduit located in between the collector and the intermediate focus. The radiation conduit includes an entrance aperture connected by an inwardly tapering body to an exit aperture. The radiation conduit includes an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion being closer to the intermediate focus than the outer portion. The inner portion is configured to reflect incident diffracted infrared radiation towards the outer portion.

Abstract: Compositions including topical formulations comprising secreted products obtained from the culture medium of human umbilical cord stem cells and particular combinations of components therefrom are provided for treatment of various dermatological conditions, such as adverse consequences of aging, wrinkling, altered pigmentation, altered viscoelasticity, and altered thickness, among others. Methods for using the compositions and topical formulations for treating adverse or undesirable dermatological conditions are also provided, as well as preventing the appearance of undesirable dermatological conditions.

Abstract: Compositions including formulations comprising secreted products obtained from the culture medium of stem cells, such as umbilical cord blood stem cells, or embryonic germ cell derivatives, or embryonic stem cells, are provided for enhancement of wound healing. Further compositions contain components identified in such culture medium to enhance wound healing. Methods for using the compositions and formulations for enhancing wound healing are also provided. Wounds to both soft and bony tissues are encompassed, and include wounds created by surgical procedures.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for use with a subject's body, vagina, vaginal fornix, uterus, and uterine artery. A fornix-engaging structure is inserted into the vagina and engages the vaginal fornix. A rod is inserted into the subject's body via the fornix-engaging structure, such that a distal end of the rod passes through vaginal tissue at a first vaginal site until the distal end of the rod is at a first extrauterine site outside of the uterine artery, but in a vicinity of a portion of the uterine artery that supplies a uterine fibroid. A rod-guide is coupled to the fornix-engaging structure, and guides the distal end of the rod to the first extrauterine site. A uterine artery compression device is disposed on the distal end of the rod. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A radiation source includes a fuel supply configured to deliver fuel to a plasma emission location for vaporization by a laser beam to form a plasma, and a collector configured to collect EUV radiation emitted by the plasma and direct the EUV radiation towards an intermediate focus. The collector includes a diffraction grating configured to diffract infrared radiation emitted by the plasma. The radiation source includes a radiation conduit located in between the collector and the intermediate focus. The radiation conduit includes an entrance aperture connected by an inwardly tapering body to an exit aperture. The radiation conduit includes an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion being closer to the intermediate focus than the outer portion. The inner portion is configured to reflect incident diffracted infrared radiation towards the outer portion.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for analysis of optical pulses are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided including obtaining a plurality of traces produced by propagating an unknown pulse and a reference pulse along a pair of crossing trajectories through a spectrometer, where each trace is associated with a delay between the unknown pulse and the reference pulse. Each trace is spatially filtered to generate a plurality of spatially filtered electric field measurements, which are temporally filtered to generate a plurality of temporally filtered electric field measurements. The plurality of temporally filtered electric field measurements are concatenated based at least in part upon the delay associated with the corresponding trace to generate a concatenated wave form corresponding to the unknown pulse.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described including at least one rigid structure configured to be inserted into a subject's fornix such that distal end of the rigid structure is at a site anterior to a perivascular adipose layer of at least one of the subject's left and right broad ligaments. At least one uterine artery compression device is placed posterior to the broad ligaments and compresses at least one of the subject's left and right uterine arteries by pressing the at least one broad ligament against the rigid structure. Other applications are also described.