Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting the type, presence or amount of bacteria in a sample. The apparatus and method involve staining a liquid sample with a fluorescent stain corresponding to bacteria and imaging one or more portions of the sample at a selected set of sample Z-axis heights, X-Y coordinates, or both, within the sample after a predetermined time to allow for non-bacterial components in the sample to settle out of solution. A calibration method for correlating the concentration or amount of bacteria in biological samples by different analysis methods including glass slide methods, agar plate colony culture methods and high precision methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for verifying biological analysis devices. The method includes calibrating a hematology device utilizing at least one of a quality control sample or historical patient data, generating diagnostic data associated with a portion of a biological sample with the hematology device, the diagnostic data comprising a first group of attributes associated with the biological sample, identifying whether the first group of attributes is within predetermined parameters, capturing an image of another portion of the biological sample with a microscopy device, identifying a second group of attributes associated with the biological sample based at least in part on the image, and determining one or more verification parameters based on the second group of attributes.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compounds having a structure according to Formula I, and compositions containing those compounds. Methods of using the compounds for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions are also described.

Abstract: An imaging structure identification system includes an optical imaging system configured to illuminate a liquid biopsy sample for a subject. The liquid biopsy sample has one or more biological structures that are labeled with one or more fluorophores associated with a fluorescence assay for a disease state allowing detection of emitted electromagnetic radiation from the liquid biopsy sample as image data. The system also includes a processing system configured to identifying the subject as being at reduced risk for having the disease state if the subject profile is similar to the first predetermined profile for subjects not being in the disease state. However, if the subject profile is not similar to the first predetermined profile for subjects not being in the disease state it is not determinative if the subject is in the disease state.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are microelectronic assemblies and related devices and methods. In some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a glass layer having a surface; a material on the surface of the glass layer, the material including a positive-type photo-imageable dielectric (PID) material; a via including a conductive material, wherein the via extends through the glass layer and through the material on the surface of the glass layer, and wherein the via has a first diameter through the material on the surface, a second diameter at the surface of the glass layer, and the first diameter is equal to the second diameter plus 1 micron or minus 1 micron; and a dielectric layer on the material at the surface of the glass layer, the dielectric layer including a conductive pathway electrically coupled to the via.

Abstract: An agricultural row unit (10) having a frame (16); an opening unit (18) connected to the frame (16) for opening a trench as the row unit (10) moves in a direction of travel; a positive pressure seed meter (13) disposed on the row unit (10); a conduit (14) connected to an outlet of the positive pressure seed meter (13); and a seed orientation device (30) in fluid communication with the conduit (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for delivering a comestible coating substance and more particularly, though not necessarily, to an improved apparatus for delivering a powder coating to disc-like or disc-shaped or products such as rice cakes, potato crisps/chips, dairy product and crisp/chip-like products in a manufacturing and/or packaging procedure. The present invention seeks to provide an improved system and provides a delivery system that enables first and second major surfaces of the disc-like products to be coated simultaneously.

Abstract: One variation of a method includes: accessing an image generated by a sensor arranged on a vehicle, the image including a set of points representing positions and radial velocities of surfaces in a field of view of the sensor during a scan cycle; detecting a constellation of points, in the set of points in the image, representing a static surface in the field of view of the sensor; calculating a linear velocity of the vehicle relative to the static surface during the scan cycle based on radial velocities of the constellation of points; accessing an angular velocity of the vehicle during the scan cycle detected by a motion sensor arranged on the vehicle; and calculating a change in position of the vehicle during the scan cycle based on the linear velocity, the angular velocity, and a duration of the scan cycle.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device can include interface features to provide guidance for optimal placement of the wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device and/or another electronic device can be operated to guide a user to position the wearable electronic device in a manner that will achieve proper alignment of components with respect to the user and maximize user comfort. For example, the wearable electronic device and/or another device can include sensors for detecting features of the user's face, forces distributed on the face when worn, and/or alignment with the face (e.g., eyes). The guidance can include instructions or other interface features to encourage adjustment of the wearable electronic device. While the head wearable electronic device can provide such guidance to the user wearing it, the feedback can also be provided to another person and/or via another device.

Abstract: A tamper-evident, flip-top closure includes first and second closure portions. The first closure portion includes a top wall portion, a sidewall, and at least one tamper-evident wing. The sidewall encompasses and extends from the top wall portion. The tamper-evident wing is detachably connected to the sidewall via a frangible connection. The second closure portion includes a top wall portion and an annular skirt portion encompassing and extending from the top wall portion of the second closure portion. The top wall portion of the second closure portion forms at least one recess that receives the tamper-evident wing therein. The hinge connects the first and second closure portions. During movement of the hinge from the initial closed position to an open position, the frangible connection breaks leaving the tamper-evident wing being securely engaged within the at least one recess.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus can include a base. The exercise apparatus can include a post comprising a first portion and a second portion. The base can be configured to receive the first portion of the post. The exercise apparatus can include a pad disposed around the second portion of the post. The exercise apparatus can include a tank coupled with the post at a distal end of the post opposite the base. The pad can extend from the base to the tank.

Abstract: Techniques for motion mode management include a teleoperated system having a repositionable structure comprising a first plurality of joints, a plurality of links, and a plurality of actuators coupled to drive motion of the repositionable structure; an input control comprising a kinematic chain having a second plurality of joints, and one or more first sensors; and a control unit comprising one or more hardware processors. The control unit is configured to detect, based on information from the one or more first sensors, movement of the input control for teleoperating the repositionable structure; and in response to a determination that at least a portion of the movement of the input control includes a component of movement used to indicate that a mode of operation of the teleoperated system should be changed, temporarily disable changes in the mode of operation of the teleoperated system based on movement of the input control.

Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a display that displays content for a user. Head-mounted support structures in the device support the device on the head of the user. A non-removable lens system may be supported by the head-mounted support structures. The head-mounted support structures may be configured to receive a removable supplemental lens system. The removable supplemental lens system may be used to customize the head-mounted display to accommodate the user's vision. Information such as information on the optical characteristics of the removable supplemental lens system and the user's eyeglass prescription may be stored in the removable supplemental lens system using bar codes, text, programmable memory, or other data storage. When the removable supplemental lens system is installed in the head-mounted device, control circuitry in the head-mounted device may retrieve the stored information. A gaze tracker system or other sensors may be used in retrieving the stored information.

Abstract: A method of coordinating clearance of a work area may comprise, via one or more work machines, comminuting material from a work area and delivering the comminuted material into one or more stockpiles; automatically monitoring, via one or more perception sensors, and for at least a first stockpile of the one or more stockpiles, one or more multidimensional characteristics thereof; ascertaining (e.g., detecting and/or predicting) boundary conditions associated with the at least first stockpile, based at least in part on the monitored one or more multidimensional characteristics thereof; and upon initiating or reestablishing communication between at least a first work machine of the one or more work machines and at least a first stockpile clearing vehicle of one or more stockpile clearing vehicles associated with the work area, selectively generating output signals corresponding to the one or more multidimensional characteristics and/or the boundary condition of the at least first stockpile.

Abstract: A drive system for an agricultural vehicle can include a power plant operably coupled with a chassis and a propulsion pump unit. A sensor can be configured to provide data indicative of one or more operational conditions. A computing system can be operably coupled with the sensor, a first propulsion motor, a second propulsion motor, a third propulsion motor, and a fourth propulsion motor. The computing system can be configured to detect one or more operational conditions based on data from the sensor, and assign each of the propulsion motors to a first set or a second set when one or more defined operational conditions are detected based on one or more assignment parameters, and control a flow rate of the first set to operate at a first flow rate and the second set to operate at a second flow rate.

Abstract: Configurations for an optical system used for guiding light and reducing back-reflection back in an output waveguide is disclosed. The optical system may include an output waveguide defined in a slab waveguide. The output waveguide may terminate before an output side of the slab waveguide, which may reduce the back-reflection of light from the output side back into the output waveguide. The output side may define an optical element that may steer the output light. The optical element may collimate the output light, cause the output light to converge, or cause the output light to diverge.

Abstract: In an approach to improve the management of operating vehicles through smart contracts, embodiments generate a priority score based on received sensor feeds from a vehicle, co-located vehicles, and a smart contract rule. Further, embodiments assign the priority score to the vehicle and the co-located vehicles and the co-located vehicles and identify that the assigned priority score of the vehicle is higher than the co-located vehicles. Additionally, embodiments manage an operation of the co-located vehicles through a computing device within the co-located vehicles based on the smart contract rule and the priority score and create a priority lane for the vehicle by repositioning the co-located vehicles.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus has a lid and latch assembly configured for one-handed operation. The apparatus also includes a hinge assembly that separates when over-rotated but that reengages upon closing of the lid onto the main body of the apparatus.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for intelligent collection and selective sharing of information technology asset inventory over a managed services platform is disclosed herein. An exemplary method may include receiving, from a customer, a selection of one or more information technology services of an information technology service provider. The exemplary method may further include receiving, via a network tunnel between a machine avatar in a computing environment and a base management node, network traffic of the customer addressed to the one or more information technology services; and storing a portion of the network traffic. The exemplary method may further include generating a service notification for the customer based on the portion of the network traffic; and transmitting the service notification to the machine avatar through the network tunnel.