Abstract: A system and method for altering bone growth on and within an orthopedic implant that includes an implant body; a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode is at least partially embedded in the implant body, and comprises: a set of primary electrodes comprising at least one electrode, wherein a non-embedded segment of each primary electrode is proximal to a bone growth region, a set of secondary electrodes comprising at least one electrode, wherein a non-embedded segment of each secondary electrode is distal to the bone growth region, and wherein the plurality of electrodes are configured to function in a stimulation operating mode, such that a subset of primary electrodes function as cathodes and a subset of secondary electrodes function as anodes; a control system comprising a processor, and circuitry that connects to the plurality of electrodes; and a power system.

Abstract: A device may receive mobile radio data identifying utilization of a mobile radio network that includes base stations and user devices in a geographical area. The device may process the mobile radio data, with a machine learning feature extraction model, to generate a behavioral representation, that is probabilistic in nature, of invariant aspects of spatiotemporal utilization of the mobile radio network. The device may generate one or more instances of the spatiotemporal utilization of the mobile radio network that reflects the probabilistic nature of a spatiotemporal predictable component of the behavioral representation. The device may utilize the one or more instances of the spatiotemporal utilization of the mobile radio network as a dataset for training or evaluating a system to manage performance of the mobile radio network.

Abstract: A method for providing watermark to subscribers is provided. The method comprises observing a request for a first content from a subscriber, determining if the subscriber can receive a watermark, generating a second content comprising the watermark if the subscriber can receive a watermark, causing the subscriber to fetch the first content, and causing the subscriber to fetch the second content comprising the watermark overlaying the first content.

Abstract: Improved solids handling in rotary positive displacement machines, where the machines are based on trochoidal geometry, can be achieved through the use of solids-handling features on the surface of the rotor and/or stator and/or by the use of modified seals mounted on the rotor or stator. In at least some embodiments the rotary machines comprise a helical rotor that undergoes planetary motion relative to a helical stator.

Abstract: In a set-top-box system, messages from a service provider are stored and delayed until activity from a set-top-box remote is detected. Messages are then generated and provided to a television associated with the set-top-box. Delaying of the message display until set-top-box activity is detected allows short display times, thus preventing burn-in on some television screens, while providing a greater likelihood that messages will be viewed.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system for distributing extraction material to a plurality of extraction chambers. The system may include a hopper configured to hold a beverage ingredient, and a grinder configured to grind the beverage ingredient to generate the extraction material. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of grinders coupled to the plurality of extraction chambers. In some embodiments, the system can include a plurality of distribution paths configured to distribute the extraction material to the plurality of extraction chambers.

Abstract: A method to create a serial wire speed firewall that can monitor and enforce security policy on a CAN buy network and prevent cyber-attacks.

Abstract: An AR device displays virtual objects to users as part of an AR experience by generating a depth image by rendering the depth image from a three-dimensional (3D) world model. The AR device receives an image from a camera and estimates its physical pose in the real world when the image was captured. The AR device accesses the 3D world model and estimates a virtual pose within a 3D world model that corresponds to the estimated physical pose in the real world. The AR device uses the virtual pose to render the depth image using the 3D world model. The AR device may use a graphics processor to render the depth image from a camera view corresponding to the virtual pose. The AR device uses the depth image to present content to the user over the image captured by the camera.

Abstract: The disclosed end-to-end product customization systems and methods receive custom orders from customers or consumers, evaluate them, and generate production-ready custom orders that are able to be used by decorator to create the custom products. The system receives a customization option and an order file type in the custom order. The system or a third party evaluates that customization option to identify a change order that is required and also determines a conversion recommendation to convert the order file type or a production-ready file type. The production-ready custom order is generated based on the change order and the conversion recommendation.

Abstract: A stimulation scheduling system includes a control signal generator and a controller, which can form a control loop configured to generate sets of consistent pulse schedules with a controlled degree of difficulty. The control signal generator can generate a set of consistent pulse schedules using a set of corresponding stimulation parameter distributions and provide a detection parameter based on the generation of the set of consistent pulse schedules to a controller. The controller can estimate a difficulty state based on the detection parameter and update the stimulation parameter distributions based on the estimated difficulty state. The controller can model the difficulty of generating sets of consistent pulse schedules using a difficulty distribution. The difficulty state can be a parameter of the difficulty distribution. The controller can balance the difficulty of generating sets of consistent pulse schedules against the fidelity of the generated sets of pulse schedules.

Abstract: The invention describes to compositions useful to stabilize peracetic acid, acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide compositions with polymeric phosphonic acid resins or with 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1,-diphosphonic acid associated with the interior surface of a container to stabilize the peracetic acid, acetic and hydrogen peroxide compositions.

Abstract: Described herein are injectable in vivo crosslinking materials for use as soft tissue filler comprising (a) a reactive multi-arm polymer that comprises a plurality of hydrophilic polymeric arms, at least a portion of the hydrophilic polymeric arms comprising one or more reactive end groups and (b) a multifunctional compound that comprises functional groups that are reactive with the reactive end groups of the reactive multi-arm polymer. Also described herein are systems and methods that are based on such materials.

Abstract: In a set-top-box system, messages from a service provider are stored and delayed until activity from a set-top-box remote is detected. Messages are then generated and provided to a television associated with the set-top-box. Delaying of the message display until set-top-box activity is detected allows short display times, thus preventing burn-in on some television screens, while providing a greater likelihood that messages will be viewed.

Abstract: A robotic catheter procedure system for performing a procedure to treat a vascular lesion includes a first percutaneous device extending through a lumen and out of a distal end of a second percutaneous device, the first percutaneous device comprising a helical section, a first actuating mechanism coupled to first percutaneous device and configured to engage and to impart axial and rotational movement to the first percutaneous device, and a second actuating mechanism coupled to the first percutaneous device and configured to change a diameter of the helical section of the first percutaneous device to a first diameter to create a bore of a first size through the vascular lesion.

Abstract: A system and method for embedded electronics within a medical implant comprising: an implant body; a circuitry surface, containing at least one electronic component, wherein the circuitry surface is at least partially embedded within a defined cavity of the implant along at least one path; sheathing, comprising a protective structure, wherein the at least partially embedded portion of the circuitry surface is enclosed within the sheathing; electronic components connected to, or directly on, the circuitry surface, comprising a set of electrodes and an antenna; and wiring, connecting the circuitry surface and electronic components. The system and method may further include a casing, wherein the casing is a sealed structure directly connected to the implant body including a printed a circuit board (PCB) contained within the casing itself.

Abstract: A system or method for determining a battery state can include generating a set of models based on a measured response of a plurality of batteries to an applied load, measuring battery properties of a battery, and using a state estimator to determine a battery state associated with a battery.

Abstract: A catheter, such as a fractional flow reserve catheter, includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end optionally coupled to a handle or luer fitting and a distal end having a distal opening. A pressure sensing wire extends to the distal portion of the elongate shaft to be coupled to a pressure sensor mounted on the distal end for measuring a pressure of a fluid within lumen of vessel. The pressure sensor wire is disposed within a pocket formed adjacent to the pressure sensor thereby minimizing the profile of the catheter. Bending or flexing stress or strain experienced by a pressure sensor mounted to a fractional flow reserve catheter when tracking the catheter through the vasculature creates a distortion of the sensor resulting in an incorrect pressure reading or bend error. In order to isolate the sensor from bending or flexing stress and strain, the sensor is mounted so that the sensor is spaced apart from the elongate shaft of the catheter.