Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for segmenting a virtual collaboration environment of a virtual collaboration based on participant proficiency with collaboration topics of the virtual collaboration. Interaction data is collected from a first participant of the virtual collaboration environment, which corresponds to at least one of communications exchanged, actions performed, or reactions. The first participant is classified in a level of participant proficiency with collaboration topics of the virtual collaboration environment based on the interaction data. The virtual collaboration environment is segmented into a plurality of collaboration sub-groups and participants are assigned to the collaboration sub-groups based on determined levels of participant proficiency. Content provided to the participants and communication channels between the participants are aligned based on the assignment of participants to collaboration sub-groups in the plurality of collaboration sub-groups.

Abstract: A method of trimming a production flange (52) from a wind turbine blade (10) during manufacture of the wind turbine blade (10). The method comprises mounting a self-propelled flange trimming apparatus (60) on the production flange (52) and using a drive system (64, 66) of the apparatus (60) to propel the apparatus (60) along the production flange (52). A directional control system controls the direction of the apparatus (60) and a cutting tool (81) cuts through the production flange (52) as the apparatus (60) travels along the production flange (52). Also, a self-propelled production flange trimming apparatus (60) comprising a carriage (61) with a drive member (64, 66), a directional control system, and a cutting tool (81) attached to the carriage (61). A system comprising a wind turbine blade moulding (50) and a trimming apparatus (60) mounted on the production flange (52) of the moulding (50).

Abstract: A method and system for identifying and displaying a messaging application user's top groups based on their activity levels are disclosed. The messaging application tracks messaging interactions initiated by a user to multiple user groups over a predetermined time period. The application assigns a score to each group based on attributes of the interactions such as type, frequency, and recency. The groups are ranked based on the scores, and a subset of top scoring groups is selected. These top groups are displayed in the messaging interface in a dedicated region, allowing quick access to recent highly-engaged groups. The top groups may be displayed alongside individual contacts identified as best friends. Users can customize graphical icons associated with each top group. The techniques rely on observed user interaction patterns to identify meaningful top groups specific to each user.

Abstract: A device may include a processor. The processor may be configured to: send an enlistment request to a network over a wireless connection, wherein the enlistment request includes an application identifier (ID) corresponding to an application to be enlisted; receive a reply from the network in response to the enlistment request, wherein the reply includes a replacement User Equipment Route Selection Policy (URSP) rule; receive a session request from the application to establish a session; identify, in response to the session request and based on the replacement URSP rule, a network slice on the network; and establish the session between the application and the identified network slice on the network.

Abstract: A network device requests, from a mobile network, a check of network slicing eligibility for a first session involving a first user, a first application, and a first application server. The network device receives, based on the check of network slicing eligibility, network slicing plan information associated with the first user and network slicing configuration information of the mobile network. The network device identifies a network slice identifier (ID) of a first network slice of the mobile network based on an identity of the first application, the network slicing plan information, and the network slicing configuration information; and sends a notification message, that includes the network slice ID, to the first application server for notifying the first application of the first network slice to use for the first session.

Abstract: Etched trenches in a bond material for die singulation, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A method for solid state transducer device singulation in accordance with one embodiment includes forming a plurality of trenches by etching through a metallic bond material forming a bond between a carrier substrate and a plurality of the dies and singulating the carrier substrate along the trenches to separate the dies. In particular embodiments, the trenches extend into the carrier substrate. In further particular embodiments, the dies are at least partially encapsulated in a dielectric material.

Abstract: A drum drive system includes a control system configured to control a prime mover, a variable displacement pump mechanically coupled to the prime mover, and a variable displacement motor fluidly coupled to the variable displacement pump. The control system has programmed instructions to operate the prime mover, the variable displacement motor, and the variable displacement pump to drive a drum of the vehicle; acquire pressure data indicative of a pressure of a fluid flowing between the variable displacement pump and the variable displacement motor; and in response to the pressure of the fluid being below a threshold pressure and while maintaining a drum speed of the drum: increase a pump displacement of the variable displacement pump, reduce a speed of the prime mover, and reduce a motor displacement of the variable displacement motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a separator device (22) for a folder-gluer machine, the separator device being configured to divide a shingled stream of folding boxes into separate batches, the separator device comprising a vertically movable separator head and at least one upper evacuation conveyor belt. A lower conveyor system (30) has a lower evacuation conveyor belt, such that the folding boxes are pinched between and transported by the upper evacuation conveyor belt and the lower second conveyor belt in unison.

Abstract: The invention presents an innovative design for floating shelf hardware offering simple adjustable positioning of shelf extension arms and shelfs, while maintaining appropriate shelf support. It comprises a wall plate, slider, and shelf extension arms, providing a high degree of customization for users.

Abstract: A uniplanar bone anchor including a housing and a bone screw is provided. The lower region of the housing defines mating elements that mate with engaging elements on the bone screw to limit movement of the housing relative to the bone screw to a single plane.

Abstract: Various examples described herein support or provide generation and management operations of personalized images using machine learning technologies, including receiving portrait images of an entity; using machine learning models to generate an identity that represents the entity; identifying a template that comprises text descriptions of a scene and conditions; and using a machine learning models to generate a personalized image based on the identity and the template.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for transceiver capacitance reduction. An example apparatus can comprise a first signal driver of a transceiver, a second signal driver of the transceiver, and an input/output (I/O) pad coupled to the first and second signal drivers. The apparatus can further comprise a resistor divider of a plurality of resistor dividers coupled to the first signal driver. The resistor divider, when enabled, can reduce capacitance of the first signal driver and maintain the reduced capacitance while the second signal driver is actively driving a signal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to dynamic adjustment of shared content within web conferences. Web conference data associated with a web conference can be received. A determination can be made that a condition is met for adjusting shared content that is currently being shared within the web conference. An adjustment to make to the shared content that is currently being shared within the web conference can be determined. The shared content can be adjusted based on the determination to generate adjusted shared content. The adjusted shared content can be displayed within the web conference.

Abstract: The invention includes systems, compositions, and methods for the making of modular gene editing through reverse transcriptase related processes. Systems and methods that use modified nucleotides and peptides are specifically provided.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a handle having a body and a receiving aperture. The utility knife further includes a collet at least partially receivable in the receiving aperture, and a sleeve that is engageable with and that surrounds the collet. The collet is configured to alternately receive one of a portion of a blade of a first type in a first slot and a portion of a blade of a second type in a second slot. The collet and the sleeve are co-rotatable relative the handle to move the collet to a secured position in which one of the blade of the first type and the blade of the second type are secured to the collet.

Abstract: An exhaust valve includes a toroidal surface about an axis of rotation of the valve. The toroidal surface is positionable over a central exhaust port of an engine when lowered. The valve is raised by an actuator in response to increasing rotational speed of the crankshaft of the engine, thereby enlarging and raising the effective opening of the exhaust port. Lateral valve surfaces on either side of the toroidal surface close lateral exhaust ports when the valve is lowered. The lateral valve surfaces may be cylindrical and formed on fins. The position of the exhaust valve is adjusted continuously along its range of motion and the position of the exhaust valve may be calculated based on some or all of engine speed, engine loading, and exhaust temperature at a frequency up to once per revolution of the engine.

Abstract: Crystalline forms of Compound I: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and solvates and hydrates thereof are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of treating cystic fibrosis using the same, and methods for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Among other things, there is disclosed structure and methods for maintaining access to a location in the body while reducing or eliminating the potential for pulling an access device (e.g. a catheter) back through an opening. An introducer sheath includes a distal indented portion and a balloon, so that once placed in a desired location through tissue, the balloon can be inflated to anchor the sheath against retraction. In particular embodiments, structure and methods for accessing the pericardial cavity via the right atrial appendage are shown.

Abstract: There is provided a method of identifying one or more substances in a sample by: illuminating the sample with light of each of a plurality of different excitation modes; measuring an intensity and/or polarisation of light from the sample at a plurality of wavelengths to obtain a measured spectrum for each of the excitation modes; and identifying one or more substances in the sample using the measured spectra together, wherein: the excitation modes differ in one or both of wavelength and polarisation; and the identifying of the one or more substances uses contributions to the measured spectra from a plurality of photophysical processes in the sample including inelastic scattering of light. An apparatus suitable for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: A system includes a base configured to be positioned on a ground. The base includes a funnel configured to be positioned under a knife gate. The base also includes a first conveyor positioned under the funnel. The funnel is configured to direct a material from the knife gate onto a middle portion of the first conveyor. The system also includes a derrick having a first end that is coupled to the base. The derrick includes a second conveyor configured to receive the material from the first conveyor and to convey the material upward when the system is in an unfolded state. The derrick also includes a drum motor positioned proximate to an end of the derrick and configured to provide power to the second conveyor. The system also includes a first arm having a first end that is coupled to the end of the derrick.