Abstract: A container filling valve may include a shuttle and a drive sleeve that are magnetically coupled. Movement of the drive sleeve may move the shuttle from a position in which the filling valve is closed to a position in which the filling valve is open. A container handling arm may include a distal end configured to hold a container and a proximal end that includes a load cell. A low flow setpoint system may be configured to arrest closing of a filling valve when that filling valve is partially closed. A pressure control system may be configured to maintain a desired pressure in a reservoir or in a flow path from that reservoir. A product recirculation system may be configured to adjust flow rate in the product recirculation system.

Abstract: An assistive device detects deterioration of a person's health, e.g., in an at-home setting, and offers guidance/prompting designed to address or avoid a deteriorated state, based on the person's personalized care plan. A deteriorated state is detected by analysis of multi-faceted data relating to any characteristics usable to assess the person's health, e.g., biometric, activity, or environmental data, as well as data from interactive health assessment screenings delivered via the assistive device. The care plan can contain actions identified by a clinician, e.g., as part of a post-discharge safety plan, or self-identified actions, which may be stabilizing coping mechanism activities. The device may also provide reminders of clinician visits, wellbeing/other activities, medications, and daily affirmations. The device may be configured as a mirror to display the person's image and an avatar with which the person may communicate in a dialog session to provide for a welcoming and engaging experience.

Abstract: There is provided a respiratory gas delivery and sampling system, a gas sampling system, a gas sampling interface and a gas sampling tip that may be used to sample exhaled and/or expired gases from a patient, particularly from a patient who is apnoeic and/or who is receiving high flow respiratory therapy. The gas sampling system comprises a respiratory gas monitor in fluid communication with the gas sampling interface, which comprises the gas sampling tip of the invention. The gas sampling interface comprises a gas sampling conduit and the gas sampling tip is located at a free end of the conduit. The gas sampling interface may be configured to allow the gas sampling tip to be selectively positioned at or in the mouth or a nare of the patient's nose.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for generating AR experiences. The methods and systems access a first component of a plurality of components implemented by the messaging application, the plurality of components comprising an AR experience, each of the plurality of components being configured to be separately launched by the messaging application. The methods and systems store a first state of the first component in a data structure that is shared across the plurality of components; launching. The methods and system launch, by the messaging application, a second component of the plurality of components in response to determining that an interaction has been performed using the first component; and configure a second state of the second component based on the interaction that has been performed using the first component.

Abstract: A system, method and computer-readable storage medium that add at least one transaction block to a chained sequence of one or more blocks, including receiving a request message having data of an electronic transaction, broadcasting, to nodes in a blockchain network, a consensus request message for generating at least one transaction block including creating a block header that contains a hash pointer to a previous block, and concurrently with updating transaction block data, comparing and performing an action based on the comparing, performing periodic valuation and transmission of an item having a value that is tied to the transaction data, including establishing transmission links with the external entities, determining a value of the item, and establishing movement of the item between the external entities based on the determined value of the item and predetermined thresholds.

Abstract: The disclosed technique secures a seed phrase configured to access a digital wallet, which holds private keys to access digital assets on a blockchain. Copies of portions of the seed phrase are stored at multiple electronic devices. The seed phrase can be reconstructed at a particular device by retrieving a necessary and sufficient number of the portions from the other devices. In one example, the portions can be shared among devices when in physical proximity to each other and/or when the devices are authenticated as belonging to the same user, which owns the digital wallet. As such, the seed phrase can be stored securely across multiple devices and retrieved even when one of those devices is lost, damaged, or stolen.

Abstract: A “smart” urinary catheterization training device Includes sensors, electronics, etc. to allow clinicians to practice urinary catheterization procedures with instruction and/or feedback for training purposes. The device includes a human anatomy body model that defines a urinary bladder and a proximal urethra model. The device may include an actuator operable to impinge upon the proximal urethra model to provide varied simulation experiences with different levels of difficulty. The device may include a sensor operative to sense catheter presence and provide an output signal that is used to cause delivery of a haptic, audible or other signal to provide positive or negative feedback to the clinician. The device may include a smart glass display positioned to overlie the body model and display at least one of textual, graphical and visual instructions to guide a clinician in performing a catheterization procedure.

Abstract: The invention enables digital music content to be downloaded to and used on a portable wireless computing device. An application running on the wireless device has been automatically adapted to parameters associated with the wireless device without end-user input (e.g. the application has been configured in dependence on the device OS and firmware, related bugs, screen size, pixel number, security models, connection handling, memory etc. This application enables an end-user to browse and search music content on a remote server using a wireless network; to download music content from that remote server using the wireless network and to playback and manage that downloaded music content. The application also includes a digital rights management system that enables unlimited legal downloads of different music tracks to the device and also enables any of those tracks stored on the device to be played so long as a subscription service has not terminated.

Abstract: A catheterization training device includes a rigid housing defining an internal cavity, and a leg/torso body model constructed of lightweight material and storable within the internal cavity. The body model houses a urinary bladder model housed and a proximal urethra model defining a first canal in fluid communication with said urinary bladder model and terminating in a connector. The device further includes at least one genitalia accessory having a configuration of one of human male and human female genitalia. Each genitalia accessory defines a distal urethral model comprising a second canal terminating in a corresponding connector operable to form a mechanical interconnection with the connector of the body model to form a fluid-tight interconnection therewith, and a continuous canal through the distal urethra model and the proximal urethra model and into the urinary bladder model.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to features that enable a user to operate a smartphone as a webcam for a computer. In one example, a smartphone is attached to a computer display, such as a laptop monitor or a flatscreen monitor, with a camera of the smartphone facing the user. The computer can detect the presence of the smartphone and trigger the smartphone and computer to pair with each other, e.g., by a Bluetooth handshake. The computer can then stream video captured by smartphone for a video call.

Abstract: The invention enables digital music content to be downloaded to and used on a portable wireless computing device. An application running on the wireless device has been automatically adapted to parameters associated with the wireless device without end-user input (e.g. the application has been configured in dependence on the device OS and firmware, related bugs, screen size, pixel number, security models, connection handling, memory etc. This application enables an end-user to browse and search music content on a remote server using a wireless network; to download music content from that remote server using the wireless network and to playback and manage that downloaded music content. The application also includes a digital rights management system that enables unlimited legal downloads of different music tracks to the device and also enables any of those tracks stored on the device to be played so long as a subscription service has not terminated.

Abstract: A method for providing audio in a vehicle includes: providing a plurality of audio channels comprising a first audio channel and a second audio channel; processing, by an audio signal processing system, each audio channel of said plurality of audio channels to establish a principal signal and an accommodating signal for each audio channel of said plurality of audio channels; supplying said principal signal of said first audio channel to a forward loudspeaker of a loudspeaker pair and supplying said accommodating signal of said first audio channel to a backward loudspeaker of the loudspeaker pair to generate a forward directional radiation pattern based on said first audio channel; supplying said principal signal of said second audio channel to said backward loudspeaker of said loudspeaker pair and supplying said accommodating signal of said second audio channel to said forward loudspeaker of said loudspeaker pair to generate a backward directional radiation pattern based on said second audio channel; and guid

Abstract: The invention relates to immuno-modulatory progenitor (IMP) cells and their use in therapy.

Abstract: An antenna may include rigid antenna ribs, a flexible antenna reflector layer, and a flexible support member extending behind the flexible antenna reflector layer between adjacent antenna ribs and having first and second sets of openings therein. A drawstring may extend through the first set of openings between adjacent ribs and a rear support cord is behind the flexible support member between adjacent ribs. Tie cords may extend between the flexible antenna reflector layer and the rear support cord and pass through respective ones of the second set of openings. A biasing member may maintain tension in the drawstring as adjacent antenna ribs move between first and second positions so that the flexible support member defines a pleated support body for the flexible antenna reflector layer.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for generating AR experiences. The methods and systems access a first component of a plurality of components implemented by the messaging application, the plurality of components comprising an AR experience, each of the plurality of components being configured to be separately launched by the messaging application. The methods and systems store a first state of the first component in a data structure that is shared across the plurality of components; launching. The methods and system launch, by the messaging application, a second component of the plurality of components in response to determining that an interaction has been performed using the first component; and configure a second state of the second component based on the interaction that has been performed using the first component.

Abstract: An antenna may include rigid antenna ribs, a flexible antenna reflector layer, and a flexible support member extending behind the flexible antenna reflector layer between adjacent antenna ribs and having first and second sets of openings therein. A drawstring may extend through the first set of openings between adjacent ribs and a rear support cord is behind the flexible support member between adjacent ribs. Tie cords may extend between the flexible antenna reflector layer and the rear support cord and pass through respective ones of the second set of openings. A biasing member may maintain tension in the drawstring as adjacent antenna ribs move between first and second positions so that the flexible support member defines a pleated support body for the flexible antenna reflector layer.

Abstract: A technique for selectively configuring a case of a handheld device to shield an antenna from receiving or transmitting wireless signals is disclosed. The technique includes moving a blocking element on the case between a first position and a second position. The blocking element is a physical structure that is rotatable, slidable, or removable to switch between the first position and the second position. In response to moving the blocking element to the first position, the blocking element blocks wireless signals received or transmitted by the antenna of the handheld device. In response to moving the blocking element to the second position, wireless signals can be received or transmitted through the case by the antenna.

Abstract: The invention enables digital music content to be downloaded to and used on a portable wireless computing device. An application running on the wireless device has been automatically adapted to parameters associated with the wireless device without end-user input (e.g. the application has been configured in dependence on the device OS and firmware, related bugs, screen size, pixel number, security models, connection handling, memory etc. This application enables an end-user to browse and search music content on a remote server using a wireless network; to download music content from that remote server using the wireless network and to playback and manage that downloaded music content. The application also includes a digital rights management system that enables unlimited legal downloads of different music tracks to the device and also enables any of those tracks stored on the device to be played so long as a subscription service has not terminated.

Abstract: A connection hub includes a housing coupled to a universal serial bus (USB) cable that includes a plug for electronic devices. A housing of the connection hub includes a number (N) of ports and switches. The connection hub includes 1-to-N connections between the USB cable and the N ports, where each of the N ports includes a data line and/or a power line. The switches each include a mechanical component that is movable between a first position that activates a private mode and a second position that deactivates the private mode. A data line of a particular port is disabled when the private mode is activated, and a particular power line of the particular port is enabled when either the private mode is activated and when the private mode is deactivated.