Abstract: A method is described and includes acquiring sensor data produced by sensors of a plurality of vehicles traversing an area including a location of a user, wherein the vehicles traversing the area comprise a subset of a fleet of vehicles for providing rideshare services; processing the acquired sensor data to determine a category of the user; selecting a vehicle from the fleet of vehicles based on the category of the user, wherein the selected vehicle comprises at least one accommodation corresponding to the category of the user; and dispatching the selected vehicle to a pick-up location designated by the user.

Abstract: A water reservoir configured to be removably connected to a respiratory pressure therapy (RPT) device has a water reservoir base configured to hold a volume of water to be used for humidification of the breathable air, a water reservoir lid connected to the water reservoir base, a retainer configured to engage with a corresponding portion of a water reservoir dock associated with the RPT device, thus securing the water reservoir to the water reservoir dock, and a portion of the lid being configured to receive a downward force to cause movement of the retainer against the bias of a spring, thus allowing removal of the water reservoir from the water reservoir dock.

Abstract: A computing system for executing a simulation of a tactical engagement configured to receive a first set of data comprising an indication that a laser sensor worn by a participant was struck by a laser transmitted from a firearm; and receive a second set of data from the firearm comprising data generated by an image capture device of the firearm and an indication that one or more of the participants are present in the data. The computing system is further configured to retrieve data comprising position information and velocity information on the participants that are present in the second set of data. The computing system is further configured to identify a target participant from the participants identified in the second set of data; determine whether the target participant is struck by a simulated ammunition round fired from the firearm; and determine a final outcome for the tactical engagement.

Abstract: A respiratory pressure therapy (RPT) device is disclosed for treatment of respiratory-related disorders. The RPT device includes a pressure generator, a pneumatic block, a chassis and a device outlet for delivering a supply of flow of gas to a patient interface. The RPT device also comprises an integrated humidifier including a water reservoir. An RPT device is also disclosed that includes a wireless data communication interface integrated with the housing and configured to connect to another device or a network.

Abstract: An apparatus for humidifying a flow of pressurised, breathable air includes varying a first pressure of the flow of breathable gas to vary a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, varying a height of the variable portion varies a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, use of a humidifier reservoir base component with a maximum water capacity substantially equal to the predetermined maximum volume of water of the humidifier reservoir or the use of intersecting inlet and outlet axes.

Abstract: An apparatus for humidifying a flow of pressurised, breathable air includes varying a first pressure of the flow of breathable gas to vary a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, varying a height of the variable portion varies a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, use of a humidifier reservoir base component with a maximum water capacity substantially equal to the predetermined maximum volume of water of the humidifier reservoir or the use of intersecting inlet and outlet axes.

Abstract: A turbine blade includes a blade platform, a blade airfoil that extends from the blade platform toward a blade tip, the blade airfoil having a pressure side wall and a suction side wall joined at a blade leading edge and a blade trailing edge, a tip cap surface defined at an end of the blade airfoil facing the blade tip, a squealer tip wall that extends along a portion of the pressure side wall and a portion of the suction side wall from the tip cap surface to the blade tip and from the blade leading edge toward the blade trailing edge, and a chamfered surface formed as a part of the squealer tip wall at a region that is adjacent to the blade trailing edge.

Abstract: A ring segment assembly includes a ring segment including an impingement pocket having an impingement surface, a plurality of pins extending from the impingement surface, and an impingement plate spaced a non-zero distance from the impingement surface. The plurality of pins are arranged to define a plurality of pinless impingement areas. The impingement plate has a plurality of bumps and a plurality of valleys. The impingement plate defines a plurality of impingement holes. Each impingement hole of the plurality of impingement holes is formed in one of the valleys of the plurality of valleys and positioned opposite one of the plurality of pinless impingement areas.

Abstract: A turbine blade includes a blade platform, a blade airfoil that extends from the blade platform toward a blade tip, the blade airfoil having a pressure side wall and a suction side wall joined at a blade leading edge and a blade trailing edge, a tip cap surface defined at an end of the blade airfoil facing the blade tip, a squealer tip wall that extends along a portion of the pressure side wall and a portion of the suction side wall from the tip cap surface to the blade tip and from the blade leading edge toward the blade trailing edge, and a chamfered surface formed as a part of the squealer tip wall at a region that is adjacent to the blade trailing edge.

Abstract: A ring segment assembly includes a ring segment including an impingement pocket having an impingement surface, a plurality of pins extending from the impingement surface, and an impingement plate spaced a non-zero distance from the impingement surface. The plurality of pins are arranged to define a plurality of pinless impingement areas. The impingement plate has a plurality of bumps and a plurality of valleys. The impingement plate defines a plurality of impingement holes. Each impingement hole of the plurality of impingement holes is formed in one of the valleys of the plurality of valleys and positioned opposite one of the plurality of pinless impingement areas.

Abstract: A robotic system includes a hub assembly rotatable about a vertical axis. A robotic arm has a first end connected to the hub assembly and an opposite second end connected to an end effector, which is configured for holding an item. The system is configured to support an agent on or above the hub assembly for working on the item held by the end effector. The operation of the robotic arm and end effector to move the item does not obstruct operation of the agent.

Abstract: A robotic system includes a hub assembly rotatable about a vertical axis. A robotic arm has a first end connected to the hub assembly and an opposite second end connected to an end effector, which is configured for holding an item. The system is configured to support an agent on or above the hub assembly for working on the item held by the end effector. The operation of the robotic arm and end effector to move the item does not obstruct operation of the agent.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for receiving distributed sensor based content from content producers in data processing networks. A sensor services controller (SSC) utility manages the processes involved with connecting content producers and consumers through a set of interfaces of a Services Oriented Architecture. The set of interfaces include interfaces for publishing, finding and paying for content created by distributed sensor platform devices. For example, a query interface allows consumers of content to submit content requests to content producers. The SSC utility enables a sensor platform device to expose the device's capabilities to a sensor services controller through a standard “sensor device” interface. Sensor device capabilities include geophysical location (GPS coordinates), digital imaging sensors (optical, infrared, etc.), movement and orientation data (gyroscopic and accelerometer readings).

Abstract: The present invention is web-based platform for quick evaluation of real estate value. Markets are separated into well defined boundaries. Local real estate professional's inputs are considered while defining these defined individual market locations. A basis property is selected in each of the defined market. Measurable and non-measurable factors are quantified for the basis property. Site value is calculated for the basis property. The site value and measurable factor value is subtracted from the sale price of basis property and the non-measurable factor is proportionately adjusted, so that the total aggregates to sale price of basis property. A visual pattern is created and a database is created having visual pattern of all properties. Subject property input is received, visual pattern generated and comparable visual patterns are extracted from the database. Visual patterns are displayed to the user who can quickly select most appropriate pattern to estimate the value of the subject property.

Abstract: A fall arrest system having elastic properties includes a torso harness system, a tether, and a securement system wherein, during use, the tether detachably couples the torso harness system to the securement system. As such, the fall arrest system is configured to arrest the fall of the user.

Abstract: A content cartridge is disclosed having a base with a sterile chamber and a content chamber, where the sterile chamber has a sterile chamber opening and the content chamber has a content chamber opening. A cover is sealed to the base, covering the content chamber opening and the sterile chamber opening. A first frangible seal is provided between the cover and the base extending from the content chamber. A second frangible seal is provided between the cover and the base extending between the sterile chamber and the content chamber. When the sterile chamber is pressured with a pressurizing fluid, the pressure in the sterile chamber will increase. When the predetermined pressure is exceeded in the sterile chamber, the second frangible seal opens forming a fluid path between the sterile chamber and the content chamber. In this manner, the pressurized fluid can flow from the sterile chamber.

Abstract: A content cartridge is disclosed having a base with a content chamber and a piercing chamber. A cover is sealed to the base, covering the content chamber and the piercing chamber. A first frangible seal is provided between the cover and the base extending from the content chamber. When the piercing chamber is pressurized with a pressurizing fluid, the pressure in the piercing chamber will increase forming a fluid path between the piercing chamber and the content chamber. In this manner, the pressurized fluid can flow from the piercing chamber into the content chamber. When the predetermined pressure is exceeded in the content chamber, the first frangible seal opens forming a fluid outlet path from content chamber.