Abstract: A method for character recognition. The method includes: obtaining a plurality of character segments extracted from an image; determining a first character bounding box including a first set of the plurality of character segments and a second character bounding box including a second set of the plurality of character segments; determining an ordering for the first set based on a plurality of texture properties for the first set; determining a plurality of directions of the first set based on a plurality of brush widths and a plurality of intensities for the first set; and executing character recognition for the first character bounding box by sending the first set, the plurality of directions for the first set, and the ordering for the first set to an intelligent character recognition (ICR) engine.

Abstract: A method includes detecting a query gesture and actuating, in response to the query gesture, an actuator to provide tactile feedback including information associated with the query gesture. The query gesture may be detected on a touch-sensitive display of a portable electronic device.

Abstract: Embodiments presented herein are generally directed to a stimulating assembly of a cochlear implant that includes a perimodiolar flexure. The perimodiolar flexure is formed in a basal section of the stimulating assembly and has elastic properties and a shape so as to, after insertion into the cochlea, position the stimulating contacts disposed in the basal section of the stimulating assembly adjacent to a modiolar wall of the cochlea.

Abstract: Described are compounds that disrupt the WDR5-MLL1 protein-protein interaction, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating disorders and conditions in a subject.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a liquid-cooled heat sink assembly, including: providing a heat transfer element including a heat transfer base having opposite first and second sides, and a plurality of thermally conductive fins extending from the first side of the heat transfer base, the second side of the heat transfer base to couple to a component(s) to be cooled; providing a coolant-carrying structure including a coolant-carrying base and a coolant-carrying compartment through which liquid coolant flows, the coolant-carrying base including a plurality of fin-receiving openings sized and positioned for the plurality of thermally conductive fins of the heat sink base to extend through; and attaching the heat transfer element and coolant-carrying structure together with the plurality of thermally conductive fins extending through the fin-receiving openings in the coolant-carrying base into the coolant-carrying compartment.

Abstract: According to exemplary practice of the present invention, a cylindrical secondary electrochemical cell (e.g., lithium-ion cell) includes a disk that is made of a thermally and electrically conductive material (e.g., metal material), and that lies in a geometric plane that is perpendicular to the cylindrical axis. The disk is adjacently intermediate, axially aligned with, and electrically connected to two cylindrical jelly-roll electrode components. Inventive practice is possible with respect to a variety of cell types, shapes, and chemistries. Depending on the inventive embodiment, the numbers of disks (?1) and jelly-roll electrode components (?2) can vary, each disk serving to augment heat transport in the radial direction. An inventive cylindrical cell thus affords superior heat spreading in the direction radially outward, 360 degrees, from the central axis of the cell.

Abstract: An electronic device has structures that are assembled using attachment structures. The attachment structures change shape to help join the electronic device structures together. Structures that may be joined together can include electronic device housing structures, display structures, internal device components, electrical components, and other portions of an electronic device. The attachment structures can include heat-activated attachment structures, structures that are activated using other types of applied energy, and structures that change shape due the application of chemicals or other treatments.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention an eccentric adjuster assembly is provided. The eccentric adjuster assembly includes a housing, an eccentric adjuster, an axial retainer, and an eccentric adjuster retainer configured to retain the eccentric adjuster relative to the housing, the eccentric adjuster having an eccentric adjuster radial position and an eccentric adjuster axial position. The eccentric adjuster retainer includes a retainer body having an inner perimeter with a cavity disposed therein and an outer perimeter, the eccentric adjuster extending through the cavity and at least a portion of the outer perimeter engaging the housing to retain the eccentric adjuster radial position relative to the housing.

Abstract: A device for holding an intravenous (IV) pole and a drip chamber/filter in parallel to each other includes a first clip member and a second clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member are positioned coplanar to each other. Moreover, the first clip member is connected to the second clip member. The first clip member is made of a first base section, a first left prong, a first right prong, and a first opening. Similarly, the second clip member is made of a second base section, a second left prong, a second right prong, and a second opening. If the IV pole is positioned within the first opening, the drip chamber/filter is positioned within the second opening. In order to eliminate slipping, a slip resistant coating is externally layered onto the first left prong, the first right prong, the second left prong, and the second right prong.

Abstract: A game apparatus has a section that stores and controls language skill of a player character, a section of locating two or more sentence items, and a section of locating an item disclosure object. A kind of language and game information are set on the sentence item, and a disclosure item, the kind of language, language level and an approach sign are set on the item disclosure object. The apparatus further has a section of reading game information that is set on the sentence item, and a section of controlling language level executes a process of improving the language skill whenever reading the sentence item.

Abstract: A support bracket assembly configured to couple to a vehicle body and support a collapsed articulating frame of a vehicle soft top assembly is provided. The support bracket assembly includes a support bracket having a main body portion having a slot formed therein and configured to couple to the vehicle body, and a receiving portion coupled to the main body portion and configured to receive at least a portion of the collapsed articulating frame therein. A strap is configured to be inserted through the slot and wrapped around the collapsed articulating frame to facilitate securing the collapsed articulating frame within the receiving portion and preventing relative movement of the collapsed articulating frame when the vehicle is in motion.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly, a graphical user interface, a primary circuit, a first power source, a life display, and a secondary circuit. The graphical user interface is disposed on the handle assembly. The primary circuit is operable to drive the graphical user interface. The first power source is configured to provide power to the graphical user interface. The life display is disposed on the handle assembly and is operable to display a power level of the primary power source. The secondary circuit is operable to drive the life display. The secondary circuit is separate from the primary circuit. The secondary circuit is configured to draw less power to drive the life display than an amount of power required by the first power source to drive the graphical user interface.

Abstract: For each of a plurality of servers, a method includes obtaining current component power consumption values and calculating a current power consumption efficiency. The method further includes determining, for each of the plurality of servers, the current power consumption efficiency and an associated capacity utilization before and during performance of multiple instances of an identified workload. Then, for each server, the method determines a curve of power consumption efficiency as a function of capacity utilization that is representative of the performance of the plurality of instances of the identified workload. Embodiments of the method may then use the curve of power consumption efficiency curve in order to manage the power consumption efficiency of the plurality of servers. For example, the method may assign an additional workload to the server that is identified as having the greatest predicted power consumption efficiency.

Abstract: Diverter compositions including an invert emulsion. A method of treating a subterranean formation. The method can include placing in a subterranean formation a diverter composition including an invert emulsion. The invert emulsion includes a continuous oil phase that includes at least one rheological modifier. The invert emulsion also includes an internal aqueous phase.

Abstract: Designs of a capacitor housing and method of assembly are presented. A case for an electrolytic capacitor includes a non-conducting cover, a non-conducting ring component, and a non-conducting plate. The non-conducting cover has a patterned groove on a surface of the non-conducting cover. The non-conducting ring component has a shape that is substantially the same as a shape of the non-conducting cover, and is coupled to the non-conducting cover via the patterned groove of the non-conducting cover. The non-conducting plate has a shape that is substantially the same as the shape of the non-conducting cover, and has a patterned groove on a surface of the non-conducting plate. The non-conducting ring component is coupled to the non-conducting plate via the groove of the non-conducting plate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for photon, ion or particle counting described that provides seven orders of magnitude of linear dynamic range (LDR) for a single detector. By explicitly considering the log-normal probability distribution in voltage transients as a function of the number of photons, ions or particles present, the binomial distribution of observed counts for a given threshold, the mean number of photons, ions or particles can be determined well beyond the conventional limit.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes creating a data extent catalog table including information related to data extents stored to computer readable storage media, receiving a query related to a first data extent, and determining whether the data extent is stored to the one or more computer readable storage media based on analysis of the data extent catalog table. Moreover, the method includes determining whether the first data extent is eligible for deletion based on a first sliding window time period. In addition, the method includes determining whether the first data extent is eligible for linkage based on a second sliding window time period.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula 1, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing the compound of Formula 1, to pharmaceutical compositions which contain it, and to its use for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with GPR6.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.