Abstract: A robot lawnmower and method for controlling the robot lawnmower based on the generation of a local map. The method including receiving an image from an imaging sensor onboard the robot lawnmower, the image including an area of ground in an upcoming path, applying a semantic segmentation algorithm to produce a segmented image from the received image, the segmented image including regions corresponding to features in the image, applying a perspective transform to the segmented image to obtain an overhead view transformed image, wherein the regions are preserved in the transformed image, determining, from the transformed image, positions of the regions relative to the current position of the robot lawnmower, plotting a local map of the environment of the robot lawnmower based on positions of the regions relative to a current position of the robot lawnmower; and controlling the robot lawnmower to navigate a lawn area using the local map.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods of treating autism. Specifically, the invention relates to treating the core symptoms of autism by administering alpha-methyl-DL-tyrosine.

Abstract: A cooler including a cabinet defining an interior volume for storing a perishable product. A cold plate is disposed within the cabinet, and the cold plate is configured to absorb heat within the cabinet. The cooler further includes a defrosting system that includes a sensor configured to detect a presence of frost on a surface of the cold plate, a heating element affixed to the surface of the cold plate that is configured to at least partially melt frost on the cold plate, and a control unit configured to selectively activate and deactivate the heating element when the presence of frost is determined by the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as treatments of diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as treatments of neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy, and as inhibitors of NF-?B for the treatment or prevention of muscular wasting disease, including muscular dystrophy.

Abstract: In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue extraction device may include a bag having an interior and a plurality of cutters elements extending along an interior surface of the bag. The cutters can be offset to facilitate collapsing of the bag prior to introducing the bag into a patient.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the surveillance and monitoring of a patient's medical care when the patient is treated at two or more medical organizations having different medical record systems. Patient information is received from a first medical organization and populated into an active risk assessment array that monitors the patient's risk for developing a particular disease or condition. Patient information is then received from a second medical organization and populated into the array. It is determined that actionable criteria have been met, and in response, a notification or alert is sent to the medical organizations indicating that the patient is at risk.

Abstract: An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The medical device also includes a plurality of spine members coupled to the expandable member, the plurality of spine members spaced circumferentially around an outer surface of the expandable member. Additionally, the medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity, wherein the plurality of spine members are configured to position the medical device within an opening of the left atrial appendage and wherein the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.

Abstract: A robot lawn mower and computer implemented method is disclosed for distinguishing a type of feature in a lawn area. The method includes detecting a non-lawn feature in an upcoming path of the robot lawnmower, controlling the robot lawnmower to circumnavigate the non-lawn feature around a perimeter of the non-lawn feature, recording characteristics of the circumnavigation of the non-lawn feature, and distinguishing, based on the characteristics of the circumnavigation, a type of non-lawn feature as being either a boundary of a lawn area or a feature entirely contained within the lawn area.

Abstract: A robot lawnmower and method for controlling the robot lawnmower based on the generation of a local map. The method including receiving an image from an imaging sensor onboard the robot lawnmower, the image including an area of ground in an upcoming path, applying a semantic segmentation algorithm to produce a segmented image from the received image, the segmented image including regions corresponding to features in the image, applying a perspective transform to the segmented image to obtain an overhead view transformed image, wherein the regions are preserved in the transformed image, determining, from the transformed image, positions of the regions relative to the current position of the robot lawnmower, plotting a local map of the environment of the robot lawnmower based on positions of the regions relative to a current position of the robot lawnmower; and controlling the robot lawnmower to navigate a lawn area using the local map.

Abstract: A tool adapter provides an extended stock that can be attached to a hand-held tool, allowing additional force and stabilization input from a user. The adapter may have a stock extending beyond the length of the tool and a body that engages the tool. At least one strap fixes the adapter to the tool. The adapter is removable and can be used on a variety of tools of varying sizes.

Abstract: A system and method for calculating coordinates for localization of a vehicle include continuously receive optical data from an optical sensing system having one or more cameras, and detect one or more parking spots within the optical data. The system and method determine a first location of the vehicle relative to the one or more parking spots, and plan a first path from a first location to second location different from the first location. One or more vehicle positioning systems is engaged to move the vehicle from the first location to the second location, and the first path is adjusted in real time in response to the optical data as the vehicle moves between the first location and the second location. The one or more vehicle positioning systems is then to adjust movement of the vehicle along the first path once the first path has been adjusted.

Abstract: A system and method of using surround view for calculating coordinates for localization of a vehicle includes continuously receiving optical data from an optical sensing system having one or more cameras, detecting ground truth data, and storing the ground truth data within a memory. Utilizing a path planner, the method calculates a first path from a first location to a second location different from the first location and moves the vehicle from the first to the second location along the first path. As the vehicle is moved, the method tracks a position of the second location relative to the vehicle and predicts a position of the vehicle relative to the second location based on a current operating state of the vehicle positioning systems and the first path. The method periodically adjusts the first path in response to the optical data as the vehicle moves between the first and second locations.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a computing system may restore data for a protected system using an emulated block device that presents a synthesized filesystem. Initially, a request to restore data for the protected system may be received. The request may include or otherwise indicate a particular file system format, a particular virtual disk format, and a recovery point representing a particular point in time for presentation of the restored data. Responsive and subsequent to receiving the request to restore the data, the computing system generates a first configuration of the emulated block device for presenting the synthesized filesystem, the first configuration being based on: a) an amount of data in the recovery point, b) the particular file system format, and c) the particular virtual disk format. The computing system also generates a configuration for the synthesized filesystem, and provides access to the emulated block device based on the determined configurations.

Abstract: Provided herein is a clamp device that can be used in minimally invasive procedures, including surgeries such as laparoscopic surgeries, for clamping a tissue or an organ or a portion of a tissue or organ. Also provided herein are methods of clamping a tissue or an organ or a portion thereof during minimally invasive surgery using the clamp device provided herein. Also provided are systems for performing a minimally invasive surgery that include the clamp device for minimally invasive surgery provided herein and an injection device configured to access an endoscopic port for the minimally invasive surgery.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a hierarchical data structure includes data blocks separated into a plurality of data segments partitioned into a plurality of supersegments. Each data segment includes a predetermined number of data blocks. Each supersegment includes a predetermined number of data segments. Responsive to receiving data to store in the hierarchical data structure, a first subset of data segments are grouped into a first supersegment to allow a first portion of the data to be sequentially stored to a first set of data blocks in a first data segment of the first supersegment. Also, a second portion of the data is sequentially stored to a second set of data blocks in a second data segment of the first supersegment. Probabilistic membership query filters are generated at each different level for each data segment and the first supersegment of the hierarchical data structure to allow for efficient search and data retrieval.

Abstract: This specification provides a movement area division method and apparatus for a smart self-moving device, a movement path forming method and apparatus for a smart self-moving device, and an automatic working system. In an embodiment, a preset recognition model is first invoked, and image data that is obtained from an electronic map database and includes a target working area and electronic map data of correlated coordinate information is recognized and divided, to recognize a plurality of working areas and provide boundary figures of these working areas. A corresponding global positioning system (GPS) reference point is marked within the boundary of each working area. Regular movement paths of the self-moving device are generated based on the reference points and boundary figures. These movement paths cover all division areas. The self-moving device autonomously completes walking according to the division areas and the set paths.

Abstract: A system for cooking food, can include a control circuit that operates a fuel feeder, for instance to vary a rate of fuel discharged from the fuel feeder. The control circuit can operate a fan, for instance to vary the speed of the fan. The control circuit can receive one or more signals from the fan that correspond to an amount of fuel discharged from the fuel feeder. The control circuit can receive one or more signals from the fuel feeder that correspond to an amount of air displaced by the fan. The system can monitor a temperature of a cooking area and can adjust the amount of fuel discharged from a fuel feeder, for instance to vary the temperature in the cooking area. The system can adjust the speed of the fan to establish a desired air-to-fuel ratio for combustion in a combustion chamber.

Abstract: An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage is disclosed. The example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The medical device also includes a plurality of spine members coupled to the expandable member, the plurality of spine members spaced circumferentially around an outer surface of the expandable member. Additionally, the medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity, wherein the plurality of spine members are configured to position the medical device within an opening of the left atrial appendage and wherein the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.

Abstract: In an embodiment, automatic verification of a system backup operation is provided. This verification is achieved by copying executable files to a writeable file system representing a backup recovery point and configuring an operating system within the writeable file system to execute a particular service upon startup of the operating system. Moreover, a validation virtual machine (VM) associated with a backup recovery point is launched from the writeable file system and a first and second validation operation are performed by the validation VM. Results of the first validation operation are used to select the second validation operation, and the validation VM is determined to have completed successfully based on the results of the second validation operation. In one embodiment, a repair operation may be performed, based on the first set of results, to repair the operating system of the computing device and/or backup data of the computing device.