Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for detecting attrition in a distributed network using artificial intelligence. Some embodiments are directed to a system including a first artificial intelligence engine configured to determine indicators of relationships between users and entities and a second artificial intelligence engine configured to determine statuses of relationships between the users and the entities. The system may determine, using the first artificial intelligence engine, and based on data associated with interactions between a user and an entity, a plurality of indicators of a relationship between the user and the entity. The system may determine, based on the plurality of indicators, based on the data associated with the interactions between the user and the entity, and using the second artificial intelligence engine, a status of the relationship between the user and the entity.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to engineered microvessels including a microchannel formed in a hydrogel material; and a medial layer including a plurality of mural cells such as, for example, smooth muscle cells and/or pericytes; wherein each one of the plurality of mural cells is in contact with a wall of the microchannel; and wherein the plurality of mural cells are helically aligned at an angle relative to a lengthwise axis of the microchannel. The microvessels have narrow diameters consistent with resistance microvessels such as small resistance arteries and arterioles and tunable stiffness resulting from degree of crosslinking within the hydrogel material. Also disclosed are methods of making the microvessels, microvessel networks including the microvessels, and engineered organs and tissues including the microvessels. Furthermore, disclosed is a method for inducing vasoconstriction and vasodilation in the microvessels, networks, and engineered organs and tissues.

Abstract: System and methods for analyzing single molecules and performing nucleic acid sequencing. An integrated device may include multiple pixels with sample wells configured to receive a sample, which when excited, emits radiation. The integrated device includes a surface having a trench region recessed from a portion of the surface and an array of sample wells, disposed in the trench region. The integrated device also includes a waveguide configured to couple excitation energy to at least one sample well in the array and positioned at a first distance from a surface of the trench region and at a second distance from the surface in a region separate from the trench region. The first distance is smaller than the second distance. The system also includes an instrument that interfaces with the integrated device. The instrument may include an excitation energy source for providing excitation energy to the integrated device by coupling to an excitation energy coupling region of the integrated device.

Abstract: System and methods for analyzing single molecules and performing nucleic acid sequencing. An integrated device may include multiple pixels with sample wells configured to receive a sample, which when excited, emits radiation. The integrated device includes a surface having a trench region recessed from a portion of the surface and an array of sample wells, disposed in the trench region. The integrated device also includes a waveguide configured to couple excitation energy to at least one sample well in the array and positioned at a first distance from a surface of the trench region and at a second distance from the surface in a region separate from the trench region. The first distance is smaller than the second distance. The system also includes an instrument that interfaces with the integrated device. The instrument may include an excitation energy source for providing excitation energy to the integrated device by coupling to an excitation energy coupling region of the integrated device.

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing one or more imaging settings for a machine vision job are provided. An example method includes configuring a machine vision job by setting a plurality of banks of imaging parameters, with each of the plurality of banks of imaging parameters being different from each other; transmitting the machine vision job to an imaging device; and executing the machine vision job on the imaging device to: (a) capture an image with the imaging device operating pursuant to one of the plurality of banks of imaging parameters; (b) attempt to decode a barcode within the image; (c) responsive to successfully decoding the barcode within the image, successfully ending the barcode reader tool; and (d) responsive to unsuccessfully decoding the barcode within the image, repeating (a)-(d) with another one of the one of the plurality of banks of imaging parameters.

Abstract: A system may include a circular parasitic array (CPA) assembly including: a first CPA configured to at least one of transmit or receive; and a second CPA configured to at least one of transmit or receive; wherein the first CPA is configured to one of transmit or receive over a first bandwidth while the second CPA is configured to another of transmit or receive over the first bandwidth or a second bandwidth, wherein the first CPA and the second CPA are physically separated by a distance so as to provide on-frequency isolation.

Abstract: A cage for a fluid valve. The cage includes a first cage ring, a second cage ring, and a lattice structure disposed between the first cage ring and the second cage ring. The lattice structure defines a plurality of interconnected flow paths between an internal surface of the lattice structure and an external surface of the lattice structure. The lattice structure has a non-uniform density.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are directed toward manufacturing a diaphragm using three-dimensional printing techniques.

Abstract: A cage for a fluid valve. The cage includes a first cage ring, a second cage ring, and a lattice structure disposed between the first cage ring and the second cage ring. The lattice structure defines a plurality of interconnected flow paths between an internal surface of the lattice structure and an external surface of the lattice structure. The lattice structure has a non-uniform density.

Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid passageway connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A trim assembly is located within the fluid passageway and the trim assembly cooperates with a control member to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes a cage having a lattice structure.

Abstract: A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid passageway connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A trim assembly is located within the fluid passageway and the trim assembly cooperates with a control member to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes a cage having a lattice structure.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are directed toward manufacturing a diaphragm using three-dimensional printing techniques.

Abstract: A roller stop (50) for a sectional door (D) having a plurality of hinged panels 20, rollers (30) attached to the panels, and a pair of tracks (T, T?) receiving the rollers for guiding the sectional door between a closed vertical position and an open horizontal position, the roller stop having a body portion (27), and at least one clamping member 67, 68 associated with the body portion adapted to engage one of the tracks, wherein the body portion is adapted to contact at least one of the rollers to temporarily maintain the sectional door in a predetermined position.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating fluids includes a pipe through which the fluid to be heated flows having a ferromagnetic pipe attached in heat-transmitting relationship thereto. An insulated wire extends longitudinally through the ferromagnetic pipe and is electrically connected in series therewith. The secondary windings of a pair of transformers are connected in series with each other and the ferromagnetic pipe by the insulated wire and the primary windings of the transformers are connected to a source of alternating current. A control responsive to the temperature of the fluid in the fluid conveying pipe is provided for regulating the power output to the series connected ferromagnetic pipe and insulated wire by, in alternative embodiments, disconnecting the transformers from the circuit, reversing the polarity of one transformer secondary with respect to the secondary of the other or bypassing one of the transformers.