Abstract: A custom support structure and models for use in simulated robotically-assisted, telesurgical and/or laparoscopic colonic, pelvic, bladder, or uterine surgery are disclosed. The support structure comprises components for inserting the support structure into a mannequin, and for positioning animal tissue in a way that mimics the human colorectal, pelvic, uterine, and bladder systems, thus allowing for simulated surgery.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for visualizing a driving scene overlaid with predictions. An example process includes receiving sensor data collected by one or more sensors of an autonomous vehicle (AV) navigating in a scene, receiving at least one prediction associated with one or more objects in the scene, and generating a superimposed visualization representing the AV in the scene and representing the at least one prediction associated with the one or more objects in the scene. The superimposed visualization may dynamically display the at least one prediction associated with the one or more objects in time sequence as the AV navigates in the scene.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for selective indexing of target content is disclosed. A web hosting system hosting the target content can collect user access data for the target content, which is presented in a first language; extract user locations from the user access data; detect, from the first user locations, an area associated with a second language that is different from the first language; and evaluate a trigger condition based at least in part on comparing a content metric, which measures user access to the target content from the area, to a content threshold. Responsive to detecting satisfaction of the trigger condition, the system can translate the target content from the first language to the second language; and index the target content presented in the second language so as to enable the target content to be searched using the second language.

Abstract: Tactical pouches for firearms and firearms accessories are provided. The tactical pouches described herein may be manufactured as a single piece that is initially flat but may be folded and secured to webbing, namely the MOLLE system. Once secured to the MOLLE system, the tactical pouches may receive and hold a firearm magazine or any other type of object. The tactical pouches may then be removed from the MOLLE system and unfolded for more convenient storage and transport. In some embodiments, the tactical pouches may include a perforated folding edge and a bottom side that is longer to provide a locking tension unto the pouch. In other embodiments, the tactical pouches may be fastened to a belt or other type of clothing or equipment.

Abstract: The following relates generally to error detection in voting systems, and, in particular voting systems using optical scan machines. In some embodiments, one or more processors are configured to: (1) capture, with an optical scan machine, original image data; (2) isolate a first subimage of the original image data; (3) associate the first subimage with a first configuration file candidate, wherein the first configuration file candidate is indicated by a configuration file configuring the optical scan machine, and wherein the association is done according to the configuration file; and (4) display the first subimage along with a representation of the first configuration file candidate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of disrupting cell-to-cell communication. An exemplary method comprises transmitting one or more microwave signals to a communication molecule located in an environment having a plurality of cells. The one or more microwave signals can comprise a first microwave signal and a second microwave signal. The first microwave signal can have a first frequency corresponding to frequency of a first peak in a microwave spectrum associated with rotational modes of the communication molecule. The second microwave signal can have a second frequency corresponding to a frequency of a second peak in the microwave spectrum associated with the rotational modes of the communication molecule.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus for covering wheel components, and related wheel modules and vehicles. In one or more embodiments, a wheel module includes a wheel component including a plurality of wheel openings, and a cover frame. The cover frame includes a plurality of openings, and a plurality of divider sections at least partially dividing the plurality of openings. The wheel module includes an actuation system configured to rotationally drive the cover frame relative to the wheel component in response to centrifugal force to at least partially cover the wheel opening. The wheel module includes a retraction spring configured to bias the cover frame to rotationally drive the cover frame relative to the wheel component to at least partially uncover the wheel openings.

Abstract: An anti-ice swirl system for an aircraft engine includes a nacelle including a first nacelle section exposed to ambient environment and facing an oncoming airstream when an aircraft powered by the engine is in flight. The first nacelle section defines a circumferential D-duct. The anti-ice swirl system also includes a nozzle configured to inject into and circulate through the D-duct a controlled unsteady flow of heated fluid. The controlled unsteady flow mixes newly injected heated fluid with air inside the D-duct and mitigates icing of the first nacelle section when the aircraft is in flight.

Abstract: Various embodiments for eye imaging, screening, diagnosis, and monitoring are provided. Some embodiments comprise systems for retinal imaging capable of capturing multiple high resolution images using multiple quick succession flashes. The images can be combined to provide for a complete image of the retina of a target FOV without corneal reflections. In some embodiments, a system for retinal imaging can utilize an optical design pupil layout that allocates a large area for the path of imaging rays on the eye pupil by using a narrow buffer area. In other embodiments, a system for retinal imaging can comprise a main device, including an imaging and sensing device, and a robotic system, including an eye tracker and/or sensors, wherein the robotic system is capable of automatically aligning the main device and selecting an optimal imaging mode by detecting a pupil size of an eye and is combined with an AI analysis tool.

Abstract: Modified animal tissues, organs, and organ systems for use in simulated surgical procedures are disclosed. The tissues, organs, and/or organ systems can be modified by enhancing their electrical conductivity, by including simulated contents mimicking what would normally be present in live animals, and by having fake blood perfusing through them. Portions of different tissues, organs, or organ systems, which can be from the same or different animals, can be adhered to provide hybrid/chimeric tissues, organs, or organ systems, and also used for simulated surgical procedures. These modifications can provide surgeons with a more realistic experience during a simulated surgical procedure.

Abstract: A visual electrical, time management device incorporating a display which indicates the time lapse between resets, and alerts clinical staff to the relative urgency to act for a patient unable to act for his or her own self. The invention is used to improve awareness and compliance for repositioning protocol for clinical staff or caregivers that a patient should be turned, moved, or repositioned to avoid DUs associated with long periods of time in the same position in bed. The device measures the time elapsed since last reset indicating how long the patient has been in the current position. The device “face” provides an easy to identify and understand visual or audio cues to how much time has lapsed and how much time is left before the patient may experience injury. The caregiver resets the device easily by activating the face directly, by voice, or other electronic method.

Abstract: An ice protection system for an aircraft includes one or more heaters configured to be coupled to a surface of a wing of the aircraft. The ice protection system also includes a controller configured to, in response to a first determination indicating presence of an icing condition, determine a setpoint temperature for a first location of an outer surface of the wing configured to be heated by a heater of the one or more heaters. The controller is also configured to control power provided to the heater based on the setpoint temperature. The setpoint temperature for the first location is determined to cause a second location of the outer surface of the wing, which is heated by the heater and is located at a particular distance from the first location, to remain above a threshold temperature based on a projected temperature profile of the outer surface heated by the heater.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a networked storage system are provided. One method includes assigning a quality of service (QOS) parameter for a storage volume of a networked storage environment having a first storage node and a second storage node, where the QOS parameter is defined by a throughput value that defines a maximum data transfer rate and a number of input/output (I/O) operations executed within a time period (IOPS); distributing the QOS parameter between the first storage node and the second storage node; determining that throughput credit is available for processing an I/O request for using the storage volume; determining that IOPS credit is available for processing the request by the first storage node; and processing the I/O request when both the throughput credit and the IOPS credit is available.

Abstract: The enclosed describes a sensor pad for wearing on a human body. The sensor pad is configured to be in contact with a substrate having a contoured surface, such as a surface of the body. The sensor pad comprises at least a sensor layer and a stiffener layer. The sensor layer comprises a surface area defining a sensing area configured to measure value at a plurality of locations of the sensing area. The stiffener layer is couples to the surface area of the sensor layer. The stiffener layer has a micro-cut pattern to reduce mechanical resistance of the stiffener layer. The micro-cut pattern facilitates the stiffener layer in stretching or compressing in one or more predefined directions, enabling the stiffener lay to conform to the contoured surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Artificial blood compositions for use in simulated surgery, and kits including the compositions, are disclosed. sues, organs, and organ blocks which include dissolvable clots are also disclosed. Further disclosed are methods for carrying out simulated surgical procedures using the compositions, tissues, organs, organ blocks, and kits described herein.

Abstract: A data packet in transit between a user device and a host through an internet service provider (ISP) core network is intercepted. The data packet is assigned to a category of content, and the data packet is analyzed to obtain a user identifier associated with the data packet. The user identifier uniquely identifies a user of the user device. An identity graph of the user is updated based on the category of content. The identity graph tracks accesses to different categories of content. A cohort of different users is created or updated using such identity graphs. The cohort belongs to a set of cohorts that are associated with user identifiers. The set of cohorts is queryable to determine a particular cohort to which a particular user identifier belongs to enable delivery of content associated with the particular cohort to a particular user represented by the particular user identifier.

Abstract: THIS invention relates to a process for the enhanced recovery of chromite and platinum group metals (PGMs) from a mixed chromite/PGM ore. Ore is ground 12, classified 14, to produce a coarse fraction and a fine fraction 36. The coarse fraction is subjected to gravity separation 16 and coarse particle flotation 20 to obtain a chrome concentrate and a PGM concentrate. The fine fraction 36 and PGM concentrate are ground 28, and subjected to conventional flotation 30 to obtain a PGM concentrate product 32. The benefits of this novel configuration of gravity concentration and coarse flotation technologies, as applied to both chromite and PGM recovery, are higher recoveries of chromite in a saleable concentrate, higher recoveries of PGMs and base metals, and lower chromite content in the PGM concentrate.

Abstract: A vehicle hitch and a vehicle hitch system are provided. The vehicle hitch includes a frame, a receiver, a mount, a receiver locking mechanism and a mount locking mechanism. The frame is configured to be mounted to a vehicle member. The receiver includes an upper body rotatably coupled to the frame, and a lower body that defines an opening and an inner cavity. The mount is slidingly disposed within the inner cavity. The receiver locking mechanism is configured to secure the receiver in stowed and deployed positions with respect to the frame. The mount locking mechanism is configured to secure the mount in retracted and extended positions with respect to the receiver. The vehicle hitch system includes a vehicle hitch and a vehicle bumper that includes a cover that defines an opening, and a motorized panel configured to cover and uncover the opening.

Abstract: A surgeon training apparatus includes a cassette, which includes biological tissue repurposed into a form consistent with the anatomical configuration of abdominal hernias, affixed into an anatomically correct silicon framework which replicates the abdominal anatomy. The framework positions the cassette in an anatomically correct position within the abdominal cavity, enabling surgeons to train using a properly positioned representation of the target anatomy, thus requiring the surgeon to properly use surgical tools to correct the pathologic condition caused by the hernia. The cassette is formed by applying biologic tissue to a specially designed “plate,” which affixes the tissue block into the anatomic framework, and is adapted for connection to a grounding device so the surgeon can use cautery during the simulated hernia repair.