Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include frames and one or more endplates coupled to the frame. The frame may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.

Abstract: An analyte monitoring sensor configured for in vivo measurement of at least one analyte is provided, the sensor comprising a substrate having a substrate surface, an aptamer protective layer encapsulating at least a portion of the substrate surface, the aptamer protective layer permeable to the at least one analyte, one or more aptamer conjugates associated with at least a portion of the substrate surface and positioned between the aptamer protective layer and the substrate for obtaining measurements related to the at least one analyte in vivo. Methods of extending in vivo performance of the analyte monitoring sensor are also described.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for managing application deployment among edge devices is provided. The embodiment may include identifying respective computing characteristics of all edge devices of a network. The embodiment may include categorizing the edge devices into one or more categories based on identified respective computing characteristics. The embodiment may include classifying a type of a computing task to be deployed to one or more of the edge devices. The embodiment may include mapping the computing task to a category of the one or more categories. The embodiment may include calculating a respective computing score for each edge device of the category. The embodiment may include ranking edge devices of the category based on their respective computing scores. The embodiment may include deploying the computing task to a top-ranked edge device of the category.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for managing application deployment among edge devices is provided. The embodiment may include identifying respective computing characteristics of all edge devices of a network. The embodiment may include categorizing the edge devices into one or more categories based on identified respective computing characteristics. The embodiment may include classifying a type of a computing task to be deployed to one or more of the edge devices. The embodiment may include mapping the computing task to a category of the one or more categories. The embodiment may include calculating a respective computing score for each edge device of the category. The embodiment may include ranking edge devices of the category based on their respective computing scores. The embodiment may include deploying the computing task to a top-ranked edge device of the category.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating a data transformation adapter for non-standardized data between a data producer unit and a data consumer unit in a data communication environment is disclosed. The method comprises analyzing first data specifications of the data producer unit, and analyzing second data specifications related to the data consumer unit. The method also comprises matching data attributes of the first specifications with data attributes of the second specifications, generating dynamically a plurality of data transformation adapters using the matched data attributes, selecting a verified adapter ensuring that the matched data attributes of the first specifications and the data attributes of the second specifications are transformed correctly, and generating a minimal data transformation child adapter from the verified adapter based on current dynamic performance requirements of a data consumer, and data attributes currently used by an application of the data consumer unit.

Abstract: A method, computer program, and computer system are provided for real-time caption generation in an edge computing environment. Contexts related to one or more participants using a caption service in a web conference service are monitored. Personal characteristics associated with each of the participants are determined based on the monitored contexts. An edge device is selected from among a plurality of edge devices based on the determined personal characteristics. The selected edge device is configured to perform caption conversion a participant from among the participants in the web conference service. A lightweight user accent-oriented caption edge module associated with the selected edge device is customized for the participant. The customized lightweight user accent-oriented caption edge module is deployed to the selected edge device based on a corpus of captions associated with the user accent-oriented caption edge module most closely matching the determined personal characteristics.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes creating an awareness module on a first near-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller (near-RT RIC) that controls a first domain. The first near-RT RIC identifies a second near-RT RIC that controls a second domain, which has a mutual impact on the first domain. The first near-RT RIC creates a first border state that represents attributes of the first near-RT RIC and the xApps of the first near-RT RIC. The first near-RT RIC receives from the second near-RT RIC, a second border state of the second near-RT RIC. The first near-RT RI generates, a policy for the first near-RT RIC and the second near-RT RIC by analyzing the first and second border states. The first near-RT RIC updates a parameter only if the policy allows a requesting xApp to update the parameter.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for addressing conflicts in a radio access network (RAN) includes generating, by a non-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller (non-RT RIC), a policy for a near-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller (near-RT RIC) by analyzing an activity log of several xApps, which are being executed by the near-RT RIC. The method further includes sending, by the non-RT RIC the policy to the near-RT RIC to cause the near-RT RIC, in response to receiving a request from an xApp from the several xApps to update a parameter of the RAN. The policy specifies an update the parameter based on the policy allowing the xApp to update the parameter. The policy further specifies maintaining the parameter unchanged based on the policy restricting the xApp to update the parameter.

Abstract: A system for controlling thermal comfort in a space is provided with variable mode of operation. This system may include a conditioner for conditioning air in the space, and a sensor for measuring a temperature in the space. A controller is provided for controlling the conditioner based on the temperature sensed by the sensor, and a fan for circulating air within the space is regulated based on the temperature sensed by the sensor. A related system for controlling a fan based on height is also provided, as is a system and method for easily and efficiently determining the height of a fan using a simple camera, such as one on a “smart” phone. A further aspect pertains to a controller, such as for example a portable handheld device, having a user interface adapted for suggesting an increase in a set point temperature of a thermostat based on the selected speed of the fan.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented.

Abstract: A method for treating deficiencies of a patient's thoracic rotation. The method includes comparing the symmetry of the range of motion for the thoracic rotation, lumbar rotation, thoracic flexion, and/or lumbar flexion about the spine using a motion capture system. The method further includes providing electrical simulation to a sequence of muscles associated with the thoracic rotation, lumbar rotation, thoracic flexion, and/or lumbar flexion for increasing the symmetry by elongating relevant muscles of the sequence of muscles.

Abstract: A system for controlling thermal comfort in a space is provided with variable mode of operation. This system may include a conditioner for conditioning air in the space, and a sensor for measuring a temperature in the space. A controller is provided for controlling the conditioner based on the temperature sensed by the sensor, and a fan for circulating air within the space is regulated based on the temperature sensed by the sensor. A related system for controlling a fan based on height is also provided, as is a system and method for easily and efficiently determining the height of a fan using a simple camera, such as one on a “smart” phone. A further aspect pertains to a controller, such as for example a portable handheld device, having a user interface adapted for suggesting an increase in a set point temperature of a thermostat based on the selected speed of the fan.

Abstract: A system for controlling thermal comfort in a space is provided with a variable mode of operation. The system may include a conditioner for conditioning air in the space, and a sensor for measuring a temperature in the space. A controller is provided for controlling the conditioner based on the temperature sensed by the sensor, and a fan for circulating air within the space is regulated based on the temperature sensed by the sensor. A related system for controlling a fan based on height is also provided, as is a system and method for easily and efficiently determining the height of a fan using a simple camera, such as one on a “smart” phone. A further aspect pertains to a controller, such as for example a portable handheld device, having a user interface adapted for suggesting an increase in a set point temperature of a thermostat based on the selected speed of the fan.

Abstract: A system for controlling thermal comfort in a space is provided with a variable mode of operation. The system may include a conditioner for conditioning air in the space, and a sensor for measuring a temperature in the space. A controller is provided for controlling the conditioner based on the temperature sensed by the sensor, and a fan for circulating air within the space is regulated based on the temperature sensed by the sensor. A related system for controlling a fan based on height is also provided, as is a system and method for easily and efficiently determining the height of a fan using a simple camera, such as one on a “smart” phone. A further aspect pertains to a controller, such as for example a portable handheld device, having a user interface adapted for suggesting an increase in a set point temperature of a thermostat based on the selected speed of the fan.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a computerized wholesale device registration system comprising: a registration framework for: obtaining a wholesale device initiation request including: identification of an initiating device; and wholesale device identification information; querying a device database to determine capabilities of the initiating device; selecting a registration completion plug-in based upon the initiation request and the capabilities of the initiating device; and initiating the registration completion plug-in to register the wholesale device with a subscriber account system.

Abstract: An air compressor unit having an enclosure with a base. A motor is rigidly mounted to the base, and the motor drives both an airend and an impeller. The airend is pivotally mounted with respect to the base. The airend is directly connected to a horizontal separator tank, and the separator tank supports the airend. The airend and separator tank comprise a single integrated unit, and the separator tank is pivotally mounted to the base. The motor is a dual shafted motor having a drive side shaft and a non-drive shaft extending from opposite ends of the motor. A drive system is coupled to the drive side shaft and transfers power from the motor to the airend. The drive system is a belt and pulley system, and the airend is pivoted with respect to the motor to adjust belt tension. The impeller is coupled to the non-drive side shaft.

Abstract: A pulsation dampener for receiving a fluid medium containing pressure pulsations. The pulsation dampener can include a body having an inner surface, an inlet, and an outlet, and a fluid path defined at least partially by the inner surface of the body. The fluid path can include a first chamber in fluid communication with the inlet and having a first cross-sectional area, a second chamber positioned adjacent the first chamber and having a second cross-sectional area different from the first cross-sectional area, and a third chamber in fluid communication with the outlet and positioned adjacent the second chamber opposite the first chamber and having a third cross-sectional area different from the second cross-sectional area. The fluid path can be configured such that the second cross-sectional area is greater than the first cross-sectional area and the third cross-sectional area.

Abstract: An air compressor unit having an enclosure with a base. A motor is rigidly mounted to the base, and the motor drives both an airend and an impeller. The airend is pivotally mounted with respect to the base. The airend is directly connected to a horizontal separator tank, and the separator tank supports the airend. The airend and separator tank comprise a single integrated unit, and the separator tank is pivotally mounted to the base. The motor is a dual shafted motor having a drive side shaft and a non-drive shaft extending from opposite ends of the motor. A drive system is coupled to the drive side shaft and transfers power from the motor to the airend. The drive system is a belt and pulley system, and the airend is pivoted with respect to the motor to adjust belt tension. The impeller is coupled to the non-drive side shaft.

Abstract: An air compressor unit having an enclosure with a base. A motor is rigidly mounted to the base, and the motor drives both an airend and an impeller. The airend is pivotally mounted with respect to the base. The airend is directly connected to a horizontal separator tank, and the separator tank supports the airend. The airend and separator tank comprise a single integrated unit, and the separator tank is pivotally mounted to the base. The motor is a dual shafted motor having a drive side shaft and a non-drive shaft extending from opposite ends of the motor. A drive system is coupled to the drive side shaft and transfers power from the motor to the airend. The drive system is a belt and pulley system, and the airend is pivoted with respect to the motor to adjust belt tension. The impeller is coupled to the non-drive side shaft.

Abstract: An air compressor unit having an enclosure with a base. A motor is rigidly mounted to the base, and the motor drives both an airend and an impeller. The airend is pivotally mounted with respect to the base. The airend is directly connected to a horizontal separator tank, and the separator tank supports the airend. The airend and separator tank comprise a single integrated unit, and the separator tank is pivotally mounted to the base. The motor is a dual shafted motor having a drive side shaft and a non-drive shaft extending from opposite ends of the motor. A drive system is coupled to the drive side shaft and transfers power from the motor to the airend. The drive system is a belt and pulley system, and the airend is pivoted with respect to the motor to adjust belt tension. The impeller is coupled to the non-drive side shaft.