Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to causing emoji(s) that are associated with a given emotion class expressed by a spoken utterance to be visually rendered for presentation to a user at a display of a client device of the user. Processor(s) of the client device may receive audio data that captures the spoken utterance, process the audio data to generate textual data that is predicted to correspond to the spoken utterance, and cause a transcription of the textual data to be visually rendered for presentation to the user via the display. Further, the processor(s) may determine, based on processing the textual data, whether the spoken utterance expresses a given emotion class. In response to determining that the spoken utterance expresses the given emotion class, the processor(s) may cause emoji(s) that are stored in association with the given emotion class to be visually rendered for presentation to the user via the display.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, devices, systems, and methods for a waist measuring belt are provided. An example waist measuring belt is made up of a belt buckle frame with attachments for a belt strap. The belt further includes a position measuring module coupled to the belt buckle frame that measures an attachment position of a second end of the belt strap to the belt buckle frame. The belt also includes a tension measuring module coupled to the belt buckle frame that measures a tension through the belt buckle frame and the belt strap. A memory and a wireless communication module attached to the belt may be used to store measurements and communicate with a mobile device or server. In various embodiments, estimated user waist sizes over time using measured values and belt-specific data may be used to estimate a user's waist size and generate a waist size history.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, devices, systems, and methods for a waist measuring belt are provided. An example waist measuring belt is made up of a belt buckle frame with attachments for a belt strap. The belt further includes a position measuring module coupled to the belt buckle frame that measures an attachment position of a second end of the belt strap to the belt buckle frame. The belt also includes a tension measuring module coupled to the belt buckle frame that measures a tension through the belt buckle frame and the belt strap. A memory and a wireless communication module attached to the belt may be used to store measurements and communicate with a mobile device or server. In various embodiments, estimated user waist sizes over time using measured values and belt-specific data may be used to estimate a user's waist size and generate a waist size history.

Abstract: A method of reducing perspiration comprising the topical application of a composition comprising an siRNA that is capable of reducing levels of a specified protein or its mRNA or the function or formation of calcium channel associated therewith; wherein the specified protein is Orai1, Stim1, Orai3, TRPC1 or Stim2.

Abstract: A method of reducing perspiration comprising the topical application of a composition comprising an siRNA that is capable of reducing levels of a specified protein or its mRNA or the function or formation of calcium channel associated therewith; wherein the specified protein is Orai1, Stim1, Orai3, TRPC1 or Stim2.

Abstract: A cosmetic method of reducing perspiration comprising the topical application of a composition comprising a non-pore blocking antiperspirant agent of general formula (I): Ar—CHaCHa—X wherein Ar is an aryl group, a is 1 or 2, and X is a sub-structure of formula CH(OH)—Y or CO.Z, wherein Y is a C1-C10 hydroxyalkyl group and Z is a C1-C10 hydroxyalkyl group or a C1-C10 oxyalkyl group.

Abstract: High density brine compositions may be formulated including water and at least one rare earth nitrate salt, where the at least one rare earth salt is present in an amount effective for the high density brine composition to have a density in the range of about 8.5 to about 21 pounds per gallon (about 1020 to about 2500 kg/m3). Suitable rare earth nitrate salts include, but are not necessarily limited to, lanthanum nitrate (La(NO3)3), cerium nitrate (Ce(NO3)3), scandium nitrate, and/or yttrium nitrate. Alkaline earth metal salts such as, but not limited to, calcium bromide (CaBr2), and alkali metal salts and metal salts may also be used with the rare earth nitrate salt(s). In one non-limiting embodiment the high density brines have an absence of zinc and cesium salts. These high density brine compositions may be suitably used for completion fluids in hydrocarbon recovery operations.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that simultaneously or consecutively collects DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures from the same subject during the same collection window that adds value to forensic data collection processes. The collection of the DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures occur during the same collection window to assured the DNA sample and ridge and valley signatures identify the same individual.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to a new and improved means of modifying gluten. The modification process consists of acid hydrolysis at relatively low temperatures for short periods of time to produce a modified gluten having improved physical characteristics of solubility, high water holding capacity, good emulsifying properties and the formation of stable foams.