Abstract: A video wall and system is disclosed having a computer with a memory or access to a public or private cloud containing a video file and a processor for executing the video file and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) tiles interconnected to one another and to the computer via wired or wireless transmission, each of the plurality of LED tiles configured to work together to display a video content generated from the video file that extends across all of the plurality of LED tiles. Upon user interaction or detection of a user, one or more of the plurality of LED tiles seamlessly transitions away from the video content to display a separate video content for interaction with the user.

Abstract: Improving the balance of beneficial gut microbiota of an animal by providing a composition containing beta-casein, wherein at least 75% by weight of the beta-casein is a beta-casein variant that has a proline at position 67 of the beta-casein amino acid sequence.

Abstract: A sequence of polymer units in a polymer (3), eg. DNA, is estimated from at least one series of measurements related to the polymer, eg. ion current as a function of translocation through a nanopore (1), wherein the value of each measurement is dependent on a k-mer being a group of k polymer units (4). A probabilistic model, especially a hidden Markov model (HMM), is provided, comprising, for a set of possible k-mers: transition weightings representing the chances of transitions from origin k-mers to destination k-mers; and emission weightings in respect of each k-mer that represent the chances of observing given values of measurements for that k-mer. The series of measurements is analysed using an analytical technique, eg. Viterbi decoding, that refers to the model and estimates at least one estimated sequence of polymer units in the polymer based on the likelihood predicted by the model of the series of measurements being produced by sequences of polymer units.

Abstract: Methods of characterizing an analyte using a detector such as a nanopore and an enzyme are provided. One aspect features methods for characterizing a double-stranded polynucleotide using a detector, e.g., without using a hairpin connecting a template and a complement of the double-stranded polynucleotide. Another aspect features methods for characterizing an analyte using a tag-modified nanopore with increased sensitivity and/or higher throughput. Compositions and systems including, e.g., adaptors for attachment to double-stranded polynucleotides and tag-modified nanopores, which can be used in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: The use of a composition for preventing or reducing the risk of inflammation of the bowel in an animal, wherein the composition contains beta-casein and wherein the beta-casein comprises at least 50% by weight beta-casein A2.

Abstract: A multi-panel video wall and system is disclosed having a computer with a memory or access to a public or private cloud containing a video file and a processor for executing the video file and a plurality of video display screens interconnected to one another and to the computer via wired or wireless transmission, each of the plurality of video display screens configured to work together to display a video content generated from the video file that extends across all of the plurality of video display screens. Upon user interaction or detection of a user, one or more of the plurality of video display screens seamlessly transitions away from the video content to display a separate video content for interaction with the user.

Abstract: A video wall and system is disclosed having a computer with a memory or access to a public or private cloud containing a video file and a processor for executing the video file and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) tiles interconnected to one another and to the computer via wired or wireless transmission, each of the plurality of LED tiles configured to work together to display a video content generated from the video file that extends across all of the plurality of LED tiles. Upon user interaction or detection of a user, one or more of the plurality of LED tiles seamlessly transitions away from the video content to display a separate video content for interaction with the user.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for the installation of dual line spacers, triple line spacers or quad line spacers on transmission power lines. A robotic assembly is configured to traverse along 2, 3 or 4 wires using motorized wheel mechanisms, where the robotic assembly can hold a number of 2, 3 or 4-wire spacers and dispense them onto the wires for installation. The robotic assembly uses impact wrenches that can position onto the fastening bolts of the line spacers and tighten the bolts to hold the line spacers on the wires. Once a line spacer is installed, the robotic assembly releases the installed line spacer and then traverses along the wires to the next position for a next line spacer to be installed.

Abstract: A system and method for installing bird flight diverters on wires, such as power lines and guy wires, is described. The system and method include the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle to place a robotic line crawler onto wires where the line crawler is configured to place bird flight diverters on the wire as the line crawler travels along the wire.

Abstract: A multi-panel video wall and system is disclosed having a computer with a memory or access to a public or private cloud containing a video file and a processor for executing the video file and a plurality of video display screens interconnected to one another and to the computer via wired or wireless transmission, each of the plurality of video display screens configured to work together to display a video content generated from the video file that extends across all of the plurality of video display screens. Upon user interaction or detection of a user, one or more of the plurality of video display screens seamlessly transitions away from the video content to display a separate video content for interaction with the user.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating parameters associated with at least one consumption event within a domicile, the method having the steps of identifying at least one consumption event selected from the group consisting of water usage, energy usage, and product usage, generating data by at least one input data source within the domicile, collecting the data, and, processing the data with the computer to calculate the parameters associated with the at least one consumption event.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating parameters associated with at least one consumption event within a domicile, the method having the steps of identifying at least one consumption event selected from the group consisting of water usage, energy usage, and product usage, generating data by at least one input data source within the domicile, collecting the data, and, processing the data with the computer to calculate the parameters associated with the at least one consumption event.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide systems and/or methods that can include: sending software to an information device, the software adapted to enable the user of the information device to customize one or more on-demand cut-and-sew apparel items. Such customizations may include, but are not limited to colors, designs, including but not limited to fabric designs, size adjustments, style selections and/or embellishments. Such software further adapted to enable the user of the information device to order and/or purchase such customized on-demand cut-and-sew apparel items. Such customizations are further incorporated into the creation and/or fulfillment of such on-demand cut-and-sew apparel items.

Abstract: A method and system for installing Stockbridge dampers on wires, such as power lines and guy wires, is described. The method and system include the use of a robotic Stockbridge damper installer onto the wires where the robotic installer is configured to place Stockbridge dampers on the wire as the robotic installer travels along the wire.

Abstract: A rotor system for aerial vehicles where two or more rotor systems are used in a coaxial or tandem arrangement on the aerial vehicle.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method that can include: sending software to a first information device and to a second information device, the software adapted to enable the user of the first information device to create a request that content be created by the user of the second information device; providing the content of that request to the software running on the second information device, the software adapted to cause the content of the request to be rendered via the second information device; the software further adapted to enable the user of the second information device to create a response to the request; and providing the content of that response to the software running on the first information device, the software adapted to cause the content of the response to be rendered via the first information device.

Abstract: A negative hinge offset rotor head for a coaxial helicopter, the rotor head having two or more flapping rotor blades having outer and inner tips, the inner tips rotatably attached to a hinge attachment rotated by a driveshaft where the driveshaft is positioned between the rotor blades and the rotor blades' respective hinge attachment.

Abstract: An injection device is described. The injection device includes a stopper having a first conductive element, a barrel having a medicament reservoir sealed at a proximal end with the stopper, and a plunger rod having a second conductive element. The plunger rod is coupled with the stopper to cause forward axial movement of the stopper to expel a medicament from the medicament reservoir. The first conductive element and the second conductive element complete an electrical circuit when the plunger rod is coupled to the stopper.

Abstract: Injection monitoring circuitry is provided for coupling to part of an injection device having a syringe and a plunger rod. The injection monitoring circuitry has an input to receive force measurement data from a force sensor, the force measurement data includes a plurality of timestamped force measurements of force applied by a user to the injection device when an injection is administered to an injection site. Processing circuitry is provided to determine from the force measurement data when an end of injection has been reached, the end of injection corresponding to the plunger rod having reached an end position in a distal portion of the barrel of the syringe during administration of the injection by the user. Machine readable instructions and an injection monitoring method are also provided.

Abstract: A wheel immobilizer has a plurality of C-shaped members extendable about the wheel, including a telescopic member that is lockable in place. A unit connector and a wheel fastener cover are shaped to extend about fasteners of the wheel. The unit connector includes a threaded member and is shaped to enable macro and micro adjustments of the extent to which the wheel fastener cover extends from the C-shaped members. Slots of the unit connector enable the wheel immobilizer to couple together within a plane in a storage position. Projections of the wheel immobilizer inhibit rotation of the wheel and are tuned to make a noise when rotation of the wheel is attempted. An elongate round member is positioned within the telescopic member and configured to inhibit cutting therethrough. C-shaped members are rotatably coupled together via detent mechanisms the tension of which is adjusted via set screws which are externally accessible.