Abstract: A kit of parts is provided comprising a light and/or loudspeaker fitting for a smart home system. The light and/or loudspeaker fitting comprises a lighting component and/or a loudspeaker; a sensor data input interface; and a processor. The kit of parts further comprises a sensor module comprising a sensor data output interface; and one or more sensors. The light and/or loudspeaker fitting and the sensor module comprise complementary fastening means configured to detachably couple the sensor module to the light and/or loudspeaker fitting so that the sensor data output interface of the sensor module is in communication with the sensor data input interface of the light and/or loudspeaker fitting when the sensor module is coupled to the light and/or loudspeaker fitting, so as to form a sensor interface between the sensor module and the light and/or loudspeaker fitting.

Abstract: Fibrous structures containing solid additives, and more particularly, fibrous structures containing two regions that exhibit at least one common micro-CT intensive property that differs in value and wherein the common micro-CT intensive property transitions between the two regions and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: A parallel transmission line system is embedded in, laid atop, or suspended above a roadway to provide a mobile charging system for vehicles, including electric vehicles and drones. The parallel cable transmission line system includes a plurality of parallel line segments able to be individually modified with respect to amount of power supplied to each segment. The parallel transmission line system is configured to deliver power to many cars for a given line segment, which consequently results in reduced power per car. Because of this, the parallel transmission line system is able to operate independently of communications with the vehicles themselves, though the system is able to be optionally integrated with a V2X communication system.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to methods, compositions, and kits for preparing a ligation-based or amplicon-based library in situ, e.g., for sequencing.

Abstract: The invention may provide methods of characterising and/or optimising a well treatment. The method comprises calculating, estimating and/or determining at least one spatial or temporal tracer distribution moment for at least one tracer in a well before the well treatment and calculating, estimating and/or determining at least one spatial or temporal tracer distribution moment for the at least one tracer introduced into the well at a later stage or later portion of the well treatment or after at least well treatment stage has been completed or approaching completion. The method comprises comparing the at least one spatial or temporal tracer distribution moment of the tracers to estimate at least one characteristic of the well treatment.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions composed of micronized particles derived from one or more components present in placental tissue in combination with one or more bone grafts. The compositions have numerous medical applications. Methods for making and using the micronized compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: A system that selectively provides power to a speaker light is described. This system may include: the speaker light; a power supply that provides electrical power to the speaker light when the power supply is electrically coupled to an external power source; a relay electrically coupled to the power supply and electrically coupled to a switch; and the switch, where the switch has a first state in which the switch electrically couples the relay to the external power source and a second state in which the switch electrically decouples the relay from the external power source. Moreover, the speaker light may include a master speaker light in a speaker-light array with multiple speaker lights and associated power supplies, and the master speaker light may wirelessly configure and control operation of one or more remaining speaker lights in the speaker-light array.

Abstract: A kit of parts is provided comprising a light and/or loudspeaker fitting for a smart home system. The light and/or loudspeaker fitting comprises a lighting component and/or a loudspeaker; a sensor data input interface; and a processor. The kit of parts further comprises a sensor module comprising a sensor data output interface; and one or more sensors. The light and/or loudspeaker fitting and the sensor module comprise complementary fastening means configured to detachably couple the sensor module to the light and/or loudspeaker fitting so that the sensor data output interface of the sensor module is in communication with the sensor data input interface of the light and/or loudspeaker fitting when the sensor module is coupled to the light and/or loudspeaker fitting, so as to form a sensor interface between the sensor module and the light and/or loudspeaker fitting.

Abstract: Compositions comprising unseparated amnion/chorion derived from the placenta and methods of preparing and using those compositions are provided. Washing or preservation of placental tissue according to the methods of the disclosure may allow for one or more benefits such as more efficient removal of blood remnants, retention of wound healing and tissue regeneration components, better handling characteristics, increased absorption potential, or improved healing capacity. The present invention also includes methods of healing a wound of the skin, eye, nerve, tendon, or dura comprising applying the compositions of the invention to the wound.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system includes a computer system and a plurality of wireless test modules. Each wireless test module includes a wireless transceiver and physically couples to an electrical wiring harness. The computer system sends test instructions to the plurality of wireless test modules according to an automated test plan. Each wireless test module wirelessly receives one or more of the plurality of test instructions from the computer system using the wireless transceiver and performs one or more tests on the electrical wiring harness according to received one or more test instructions from the computer system. Each wireless test module wirelessly communicates test results to the computer system using the wireless transceiver.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an apparatus for charging a wireless harness automated measurement system (WHAMS) includes a charging cart, a mobile frame, a plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) indicators, and a plurality of charging slots. The charging cart may charge a plurality of wireless test modules (WTMs) of the WHAMS. The mobile aluminum frame may support the charging cart. The plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) indicators may identify a status of the plurality of the WTMs during testing of the WHAMS. The plurality of charging slots may charge the plurality of WTMs. Each of the plurality of charging slots is associated with a respective one of the plurality of LED indicators.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system includes a wireless transceiver, an electrical wiring harness, and a wireless test module (WTM) operable to physically couple to the electrical wiring harness. The WTM comprising a chassis and a variable front end connected to the chassis using hot-swap connectors. The WTM wirelessly receives, using the wireless transceiver, a plurality of test instructions according to an automated test plan from a computer system. The WTM performs, using the variable front end, one or more tests on the electrical wiring harness according to the plurality of test instructions. The WTM wirelessly communicates, using the wireless transceiver, test results to the computer system.

Abstract: A speech recognition platform configured to receive an audio signal that includes speech from a user and perform automatic speech recognition (ASR) on the audio signal to identify ASR results. The platform may identify: (i) a domain of a voice command within the speech based on the ASR results and based on context information associated with the speech or the user, and (ii) an intent of the voice command. In response to identifying the intent, the platform may perform a corresponding action, such as streaming audio to the device, setting a reminder for the user, purchasing an item on behalf of the user, making a reservation for the user or launching an application for the user. The speech recognition platform, in combination with the device, may therefore facilitate efficient interactions between the user and a voice-controlled device.

Abstract: Described herein, inter alia, are compositions, formulations, methods, and systems for reducing regional fat deposits and treating fat-related conditions.

Abstract: In one implementation, a mobility-based ion separation system includes a first ion channel extending between a first end and a second end, and configured to receive an ion packet. The separation system includes a controller configured to apply a first voltage signal and a second voltage signal to a first plurality of electrodes adjacent to the first ion channel. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the first voltage signal, a first traveling drive potential that travels at a first speed along a first direction, the first direction extending from the first end to the second end. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the second voltage signal, a second DC potential decreasing along a second direction, the second direction extending from the second end to the first end.

Abstract: This invention relates to features of an absorbent article designed to be worn by men for containing and absorbing discharges resulting from urinary incontinence, where the absorbent article is thin and conforms to the male anatomy.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and compositions for non-invasively diagnosing or detecting a skin disease or disorder. Diagnosing or detecting a non-melanoma skin cancer as provided herein comprises detecting gene expression levels of a set of identified genes and in some instances further detecting mutations in a gene of interest.

Abstract: An absorbent structure is disclosed, which may be or form part of an absorbent core of an absorbent article. The structure has a caliper, a fluid-receiving side and a non-receiving side. The non-receiving side occupies a first x-y plane; the receiving side occupies a second x-y plane. The structure has a first zone constituting a first portion of the caliper proximate the non-receiving side, and a second zone constituting a second portion of the caliper proximate the receiving side. Each of the zones includes a co-formed blend of constituents. The blend may include AGM particles, spun filaments and/or cellulose fibers. In examples including AGM particles, particles in the first zone may have an average particle size smaller than that of particles in the second zone. In examples including filaments, filaments in the first zone may have an average filament size smaller than that of the filaments in the second zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a Disease resistant soybean plant or germplasm using genes derived from Glycine canescens, Glycine clandestina, Glycine tomentella. A soybean plant or germplasm that has been identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided. Disease resistant soybean seeds, plants and germplasms are also provided.