Abstract: A computing platform is configured to: (i) obtain a set of data objects related to construction projects, (ii) evaluate the set to identify a substitution-request-specific subset, wherein each data object of the subset corresponds to a respective substitution request, (iii) for each data object of the subset, evaluate the data object to identify one or more topics associated with the data object, (iv) based on the one or more topics, determine a supply-related issues, (v) identify a given construction project that has a likelihood of being impacted by one or more of the supply-related issues, (vi) determine one or more insights for the given construction project based on the one or more supply-related issues, and (vii) transmit, to a client station, data defining the one or more insights and thereby cause an indication of the one or more insights to be presented at a user interface of the client station.

Abstract: A gold panning apparatus for stratifying pay gravel to obtain sediment containing gold includes a scoop which defines grooves on an inner surface of the scoop, a support member mounted atop the scoop, and a handle pivotally coupled to the support member. The handle is positionable in a storage position in which the handle nests closely with the support member and in a use position in which the handle extends away from the support member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide concepts for camera modules including multiple apertures but only one image sensor for sensing light received via the multiple apertures. In particular, embodiments may provide a camera module including electrically controllable reflective components able to switch between reflective and transmissive states such that light from the apertures may be directed towards the single image sensor or not.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for monitoring effectiveness of a treatment of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by analyzing an ASD patient's gut microbiota based on stool samples. Also provided are software for implementing the methods, and kits for performing the methods.

Abstract: A telecommunications box includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion pivotally coupled with the first housing portion, an adapter panel removably coupled with the first housing portion, and an inner cover pivotally coupled with the first housing portion and removably coupled with the adapter panel. The adapter panel is configured to be uncoupled from the first housing so as to be pivotal with the inner cover relative to the first housing portion to a raised configuration that provides a technician with improved access to the adapter panel, and the adapter panel is configured to be uncoupled from the inner cover while remaining coupled with the first housing portion in a stowed configuration.

Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of downloading a container image of a web service from a data store, wherein the web service is configured to be self-hosted, deploying a self-hosted copy of the web service within a container runtime of a local device based on execution of the downloaded container image, and modifying a domain name system (DNS) to include a mapping of the web service to a local network address of the self-hosted copy of the web service deployed in the container runtime.

Abstract: A patient interface, including a mask assembly and a headgear assembly, provides improved facial sealing and improved ease of use. The mask assembly includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The seal can be secured between two portions of a snap-fit exoskeleton. The headgear assembly connects to the mask assembly with flexible straps during course fitting and with more rigid straps following course fitting. The straps include holes that fit over a tapering post on the mask assembly.

Abstract: Patient interface components and/or associated head gear and adjustment systems improve sealing and/or patient comfort and/or ease of use. The interface includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The headgear assembly can be connected to the interface with an elastic component and an inelastic component. The elastic component enabling a course fitting of the interface to the patient and the inelastic component enabling a final fitting of the interface to the patient.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide computer-implemented methods, computer program product, and systems for charging an electronic device by induction. The pad includes a first conductive layer for connection to a first voltage; a second conductive layer for connection to a second voltage, with the second voltage is different to the first voltage, and a third conductive layer intervening between first and second layers, capable of forming different induction geometries to optimize the charging of the electronic device. The third layer includes a plurality of conductors, first transistors actuable to selectively interconnect neighboring ones of the plurality of conductors, and second transistors actuable to selectively connect each of the plurality of conductors to one of the first and second conductive layers.

Abstract: A computing platform is configured to: (i) at a first time, input data values for a first set of data variables associated with a given construction project into a first machine-learning model that functions to output a prediction of a first set of reference projects that are similar to the given construction project, (ii) based on historical data for the first set of reference projects, determine a predicted value for a parameter of the given construction project, (iii) at a second time, input data values for a second set of data variables associated with the given construction project into a second machine-learning model that functions to output a prediction of a second set of reference projects that are similar to the given construction project, and (iv) based on historical data for the second set of reference projects, determine an updated predicted value for the parameter of the given construction project.

Abstract: A glasses holder is provided. The glasses holder comprises a body and a recess formed in the body into which glasses may be safely placed. The glasses holder provides a convenient place to safely store the glasses without risking scratching of the lenses. By providing a reliable and consistent place to store the glasses, the glasses holder also limits misplacing of the glasses.

Abstract: A method for generating segmented images of a region of interest of a subject using magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) includes receiving MRF data and a plurality of quantitative parameter maps generated using the MRF data, deriving a first set of image features based on the plurality of quantitative parameter maps and the MRF data, performing unsupervised clustering on each image feature in the first set of image features to generate a first set of clusters, determining a loss for each image feature and the associated cluster for the image feature, selecting a second set of image features based on the determined loss for each image feature, performing unsupervised clustering on the second set of image features to produce a second set of clusters, generating a non-background cluster with low probability voxels, and generating a segmented image based on the second set of clusters and the non-background cluster.

Abstract: Patient interface components and/or associated head gear and adjustment systems improve sealing and/or patient comfort and/or ease of use. The interface includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The headgear assembly can be connected to the interface with an elastic component and an inelastic component. The elastic component enabling a course fitting of the interface to the patient and the inelastic component enabling a final fitting of the interface to the patient.

Abstract: A modular RF apparatus includes an RF portal and an RF expansion module configured to be coupled with the RF portal. The modular RF apparatus is configured to expand the number of outputs of the RF portal by adding the RF expansion module in a manner that minimizes an increase in the spatial footprint of the modular RF apparatus while allowing easy access to all ports of the modular RF apparatus. The RF portal and the RF expansion module are configured to interlock to create an integrated functional block. The modular RF apparatus are configured to permit upgrading of the RF portal by adding the RF expansion module without disrupting existing connections to the RF portal.

Abstract: An ergonomic and novel assembly of a Portable and Insertable Flatulence Silencer and Gas Deodorizer that simultaneously eliminates the sound and smell of flatulence. The apparatus is easy to insert, receives gas and removes bad odors, then releases the gas into the outer environment silently. The apparatus can also be connected to a paired smartphone application or computing device to provide users with real-time information regarding the status of their personal health, including feces and gas.

Abstract: A pivotable vehicle trailer hitch assembly may include a tube frame operably coupled to a chassis of a vehicle and extending transversely across a rear portion of the vehicle, a hitch receiver operably coupled to the tube frame to support a ball mount, and a pivot assembly defining a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to a direction of extension of the tube frame. The pivot assembly may be operably coupled to the hitch receiver and the tube frame to pivot the hitch receiver and ball mount about the pivot axis from an extended position in which the hitch receiver and ball mount extend substantially perpendicular to tube frame, and a retracted position in which the hitch receiver and ball mount extend substantially parallel to the tube frame. The pivot assembly comprises an electrically operated linear actuator operable to transfer the hitch receiver and the ball mount between the extended position and the retracted position.

Abstract: In an aspect, a marker kit is provided, and includes a plurality of tip holders, a storage member, and an extension member. The tip holders each includes a tip holder body having a connecting portion, and a marker tip extending from the body. The storage member includes a base with a plurality of receptacles, each shaped to removably hold one of the tip holders with the connecting portion exposed. The extension member includes an extension member body for grasping. The extension member body has a securing portion and an actuatable member. The securing portion is releasably connectable to the connecting portion of each tip holder for removal from one of the plurality of receptacles. The actuatable member is for disconnecting the securing portion from the connecting portion of the tip holder that is secured to the extension member so as to release the tip holder back into a receptacle.

Abstract: It is provided a smoking apparatus (500) adapted to heat a solid smokable material (100) to volatilize at least one component thereof. The apparatus (500) comprises a mobile charging part (400) comprising a first battery (410) and a first charging connector (420). Furthermore, the apparatus (500) comprises a smoking device (300) comprising a second battery (310) electrically connected to a processing unit (315) and to a second charging connector (320), and a heater (340) operable to heat solid smokable material (100) received within the receiving structure (330). The processing unit (315) is configured to cause that the heater (340) is provided with energy stored in the first battery (410) in a state in which the first and second charging connector (420, 320) are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: Devices and methods for performing CPR on a patient within an imaging field of an imaging device. The device has a compression belt and a belt tensioning mechanism, both located on or in the device such that the head, neck, thorax and abdomen of the patient may be place within the imaging field with the compression belt installed about the patient and the belt tensioning mechanism will be located outside of the imaging field.