Abstract: This clamping tool uses optical distance verification with a laser. Clamping tools, like all tools, are known to be operated improperly. Many tools verify process completion by monitoring the pressure within the pneumatic tool. Previous qualifiers use pressure to determine many things. However, it often misses if a small object impedes a full stroke. With the addition of an optical laser sensor, we are able to determine if a clamping tool reaches full stroke.

Abstract: A percussive massaging device has a base which includes a tool receiver and a piston for providing percussive action to a massage tool. The massage tool includes an attachment for selectively attaching to the tool receiver using one of a key and keyway system and a magnetic system. The attachment post further includes a press-fit seal or a magnetic mechanism for further securing the attachment post to the tool receiver. The massage tool further includes a tool head which may be non-rotating or is capable of rotating in one or more directions during use while simultaneously providing a percussive massage to a user.

Abstract: A remote CCTV module for a wireless monitoring system includes a communications interface configured to transmit data to a server over a wireless telecommunications network; a sensor interface configured to receive sensor data from a sensor; a CCTV camera; and a controller. The controller controls the communications interface to transmit the sensor data over the wireless telecommunications network at a first frequency; processes the sensor data to detect an event in an environment proximate to the module, and in response to detecting the event, controls the communications interface to transmit the sensor data over the wireless telecommunications network at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is higher than the first frequency.

Abstract: A system for generating a non-fungible token (NFT) associated with cognitive data. The system includes at least one memory storing computer-executable instructions and at least one processor for executing the instructions stored on the memory. Execution of the instructions programs the at least one processor to perform operations that include receiving cognitive data collected from a subject, the cognitive data being collected via at least one collection device, and generating an NFT based on the cognitive data, the NFT including a description of the NFT and a viewable representation of the cognitive data.

Abstract: A process of forming a sintered article includes heating a green portion of a tape of polycrystalline ceramic and/or minerals in organic binder at a binder removal zone to a temperature sufficient to pyrolyze the binder; horizontally conveying the portion of tape with organic binder removed from the binder removal zone to a sintering zone; and sintering polycrystalline ceramic and/or minerals of the portion of tape at the sintering zone, wherein the tape simultaneously extends through the removal and sintering zones.

Abstract: A delivery catheter is in various embodiments configured to deliver an anchoring device to a native valve annulus of a patient's heart, where the anchoring device can better secure a prosthesis at the native annulus. A sheath catheter may be utilized to deliver the delivery catheter and a catheter for deploying a prosthetic valve to the anchoring device.

Abstract: A method of populating a digital environment with digital content is disclosed. Environment data describing the digital environment is accessed. Populator data describing a populator digital object is accessed. The populator data includes semantic data describing the populator digital object. The populator digital object is placed within the digital environment. A semantic map representation of the populator digital object is generated. The semantic map representation is divided into a plurality of cells. A target cell of the plurality of cells is selected as a placeholder in the digital environment for a digital object that is optionally subsequently instantiated. The selecting of the target cell is based on an analysis of the environment data, the populator data, and the semantic map representation. Placeholder data is recorded in the semantic map representation. The placeholder data includes properties corresponding to the digital object that is optionally subsequently instantiated.

Abstract: A method and device is described, which provides electrical stimulation to the brain of a person, where the device comprises an external portion and at least one implantable portion. The external portion provides the energy source for stimulation to the implantable portions. The implantable portions provide at least two conductive paths through the skull and use the skull's high impedance to generate a current loop with the focus of stimulation lying in the current path.

Abstract: Techniques for utilizing multiple scales of images as input to machine learning (ML) models are discussed herein. Operations can include providing an image associated with a first scale to a first ML model. An output of the first ML model can include a first bounding box indicative of a first region of the image representing a first object, with the first bounding box falling within a first range of sizes. Next, a scaled image can be generated by scaling the image. The scaled image can be provided to a second ML model, which can output a second bounding box indicative of a second region of the image representing a second object, the second bounding falling within a second range of sizes. Thus, inputting a scaled image to a same ML model (or to different ML models) can result in different detected features in the images.

Abstract: A toe prepper for a downhole casing tool, and a method of fracking are presented. The toe prepper includes a ball sub and a port sub. The ball sub includes a ball j oint, a ball, and a ball seat. The ball joint has a stepped inner surface defining a receptacle. The ball seat is positionable in the receptacle, and has a ring-shaped body shaped to receivingly support the ball. The port sub includes a port j oint, ports extending through the port j oint, and port plugs positioned in the ports. The port plugs are dissolvable upon exposure to a fluid. The ball and the ball seat are shaped to prevent the passage of fluid from the ball sub and into the port sub until activated by the fluid to release the ball from the ball seat.

Abstract: Confirming user consent includes prompting the user to tap a card a card reader or a computing device and confirming consent in response to the user taping the card. The user may be prompted for a response in a plurality of possible responses and only a particular one of the possible responses may require taping the card. The user may consent to installation of software on the computing device. The user may be logged in to the computing device. A login ID for the user may be cached and/or may be accessed in connection with the user tapping the card. Confirming user consent may also include obtaining a pairing code for accessing the card and confirming consent in response to the user taping the card and the pairing code allowing access to the card. The pairing code may be cached in the card reader or the computing device.

Abstract: Techniques for determining an error model based on vehicle data and ground truth data are discussed herein. To determine whether a complex system (which may be not capable of being inspected) is able to operate safely, various operating regimes (scenarios) can be identified based on operating data. To provide safe operation of such a system, an error model can be determined that can provide a probability associated with perception data and a vehicle can determine a trajectory based on the probability of an error associated with the perception data.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, an exemplary process for initializing members of a shared enhanced reality setting is described. In accordance with some embodiments, an exemplary process for forming a private sub-space and example features of the private sub-space is described.

Abstract: Reconciliation and subscription-model permissions of data stored across independent ledger instances of a database. A system includes a resource manager coupled to a plurality of client accounts. The system includes an execution platform and a shared permissioned ledger comprising independent processing and storage nodes for executing data operations for the plurality of client accounts. The resource manager defines a settlement group comprising one or more client accounts and authenticates an observer node associated with the settlement group. The resource manager assigns ingested data an encryption level on a key hierarchy based on content of the ingested data.

Abstract: A method is described, which provides electrical stimulation to a person, where the current flows from a subcranial electrode, through a target brain region, through a separate conductive path, and back to a subcutaneous electrode, and where the parameters of the electric current pulses are set to influence the resonant properties of the brain.

Abstract: High frequency repetitive magnetic pulses may be used to treat pain in the foot of a person by relaxing the muscle and reducing communication of pain signals by neurons in the treatment region. A device is disclosed, which is floor mounted and incorporates a cooling mechanism and heat sink to allow high frequency magnetic stimulation to the person's foot.

Abstract: A collision avoidance system may validate, reject, or replace a trajectory generated to control a vehicle. The collision avoidance system may comprise a secondary perception component that may comprise one or more machine learned models, each of which may be trained to output one or more occupancy maps based at least in part on sensor data of different types. The occupancy maps may include a prediction of whether at least a portion of an environment is occupied at a future time by any one of multiple object types. Occupancy maps associated with a same time may be aggregated into a data structure that may be used to validate, reject, or replace the trajectory.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pressure vessel (10) comprising the steps of dividing a wall (104) of a section (100) of the pressure vessel (10) into a first segment (120) and a second segment (150), separating the first segment (120) from the second segment (150), fitting apparatus (400) onto the first segment (120), and then re-attaching the first segment (120) and the second segment (150).