Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for asset utilization and trigger-based automation. A network management system may receive a receive a network management configuration that identifies a configuration of a set of assets to be allocated to a service. The network management system may generate an asset utilization dataset including a set of utilization values associated with the set of assets generated over a time. The asset utilization data set may be used to train a machine-learning model configured to generated predictions corresponding to a future utilization associated with the set of assets. The network management system may then execute the machine-learning model predict utilization of a first asset. Upon determining that the predicted utilization is greater than a threshold, the network management system may execute an action associated with the set of assets.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for packaging and maintaining an article within a container can include a retention member configured to engage the sidewalls of the container so as to releaseably retain the retention member in the open interior space of the container. The retention member can include a releasable latching mechanism for securing the retention member in the container. The latching mechanism can be formed with foldable panels that are biased towards an extended position.

Abstract: A hybrid code construct combines imperative and declarative semantics for leveraging complementary features for a relational database exchange optimized for declarative access driven by imperative direction for imposing iterative and conditional looping behavior. Databases responsive to a declarative command structure receive declarative code generated from an imperative code sequence. The imperative code is based on a language that allows conditional iteration for repetitive commands, which invoke the declarative command syntax within a controlled loop or iteration. Declarative syntax, while enjoying optimizations for high performance database access, does not lend itself well to iterative logic common for linear regression and training of ML models. The hybrid code allows efficient ML training while the dataset defining the model remains within the database and need not incur network transport for Al based usage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapies and therapeutic agents for use in the treatment of cardiomyopathies. In particular, the invention is concerned with, but not limited to therapies and therapeutic agents for use in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Such therapeutic agents comprise hypomethylating agents.

Abstract: Optical cable assemblies having filler optical fibers and methods of fabricating the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical cable assembly includes an optical cable, a plurality of filler optical fibers, and a ferrule. The optical cable includes an outer jacket and a plurality of active optical fibers disposed within the outer jacket, wherein the plurality of active optical fibers extend beyond an end of the outer jacket. Each filler optical fiber includes a first end and second end. The first end is secured to an outer surface of the outer jacket by a securing member for improving mechanical performance of the assembly. The ferrule includes an array of openings. Ends of the plurality of active optical fibers are disposed within a first subset of openings of the array of openings and the second ends of the plurality of filler optical fibers are disposed within a second subset of openings of the array of openings and are suitable for transmitting optical signals.

Abstract: A biological imaging analyzer is described comprises a staining module configured to stain cells of a biological sample so as to produce stained cells. The analyzer also comprises a lighting module configured to illuminate the stained cells, the lighting module comprising a plurality of pulsed lights. The analyzer further comprises an imaging module configured to capture images of the stained cells. A method of flow imaging a biological sample comprises flowing the biological sample including the stained cells through an image capture region of a flowcell. The method also comprises utilizing the lighting module to illuminate the stained cells at the image capture region with the plurality of pulsed lights. The method further comprises capturing images of the stained cells at the image capture region with the imaging module.

Abstract: An automated package Pickup and Receiving Station (PRS) (100) with autonomous ground vehicles (AGV) (18) are presented, which may be used to pick up, deliver and securely store packages (28), parcels, mail, prepared food, groceries or other items that may be placed in a tray, which may include an integrated container. A portal (10) facilitates loading of items into, and removal of items from, the PRS (100). Within the PRS (100), items (28) may be transported from source to destination on standardized trays (25), via a two-dimensional gantry (32) and an end of arm tool (22). The gantry (32) may be oriented for movement through a central corridor (21) in the PRS (100), with end of arm tool (22) adapted for pushing trays towards, or pulling trays from, either side of the gantry (32). Items may be stored on a tray (25) in internal shelving (20), or placed directly into an AGV (18), on either side of the PRS (100).

Abstract: A packaging system for packaging an article and maintaining the article therein can comprise a container, an article positioned in the container, a first anchor member positioned between the article and the container, a second anchor member positioned between the article and the container, and a resilient sheet member comprising a first portion fixed to the first anchor member and a second portion fixed to the second anchor member so as to connect the first anchor member to the second anchor member. The first and second anchor members can be captured between the article and the container so as to maintain tension in the resilient sheet member against the article.

Abstract: The present specification discloses headwear configured to permit the user to easily don an item of eyewear, such as prescription glasses, reading glasses, sun glasses, safety glasses, and the like. The present headwear provides a unique pocket design on each side with an eyewear temple aperture located within the pockets. The pockets are created by forming a z-folded configuration out of a fabric panel for each pocket and tacking the three layers of material together, above and below the eyewear temple aperture. Each of the pockets are positioned forward of at least part of the ears, and open towards the user's anterior. The outermost panel of each of the pockets protrudes from the sides of the headwear to provide sufficient clearance for the temples of the eyewear to easily slip into the pockets and through the eyewear temple apertures.

Abstract: A packaging substrate and a method for mounting an integrated circuit and/or a circuit component is presented. The packaging substrate includes an upper surface for mounting the integrated circuit and/or circuit component; a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, wherein the lower surface is for mounting to a printed circuit board (PCB); a non-conductive material; wherein the non-conductive material is a plastic: an inductor structure at least partially embedded in the non-conductive material; first and second conductive materials, and conductive pillars, arranged to form a first coil and a second coil having an inductance; wherein the first coil and second coil are arranged as a toroid transformer wound in a double helix configuration.

Abstract: An electrical and receptacle and fixture system that provides a simple, safe and quick mechanical electrical connection for mounting electrical fixtures to a receptacle box and connecting electrical equipment. The connection system has dedicated fixture and receptacle as well as conversion adapters for existing electrical connections. An LED integral light and switch assembly is adaptable to connect system providing self-contained point of use switchable LED lighting as required.

Abstract: An automated package Pickup and Receiving Station (PRS) (100) with autonomous ground vehicles (AGV) (18) are presented, which may be used to pick up, deliver and securely store packages (28), parcels, mail, prepared food, groceries or other items that may be placed in a tray, which may include an integrated container. A portal (10) facilitates loading of items into, and removal of items from, the PRS (100). Within the PRS (100), items (28) may be transported from source to destination on standardized trays (25), via a two-dimensional gantry (32) and an end of arm tool (22). The gantry (32) may be oriented for movement through a central corridor (21) in the PRS (100), with end of arm tool (22) adapted for pushing trays towards, or pulling trays from, either side of the gantry (32). Items may be stored on a tray (25) in internal shelving (20), or placed directly into an AGV (18), on either side of the PRS (100).

Abstract: Female fiber optic connectors having a connection port opening for receiving a fiber optic plug and cable assemblies comprising the female fiber optic connector along with methods of making the same. The female fiber optic connectors comprise an actuator such as a rocker latch arm used for releasing or securing an external fiber optic plug that may be received in the connection port. A main barrel of the female fiber optic connector comprises a connection port suitable for receiving an external fiber optic plug connector. The female fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for an quick and easy connection with an external fiber optic plug connector for ruggedized or other desired applications. Methods for terminating the optical fibers of a cable to the female fiber optic connector for forming cable assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: Male plug fiber optic connectors having configured for mating with a dissimilar connector are disclosed along with cable assemblies using the same. The fiber optic connector comprises a ferrule, a connector housing, and a nose-piece having a pocket disposed at a front portion. The pocket of the nose-piece is configured for allowing optical mating with a dissimilar connector. In one embodiment, the pocket on the nosepiece of the connector is disposed on a forward portion of the nosepiece. The fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for optical mating with dissimilar optical connectors with a quick and easy assembly for rugged applications or other optical communication networks.

Abstract: Multi-fiber fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies comprising a fiber optic connector. The fiber optic connector comprises a ferrule, a connector housing comprising a longitudinal passageway therethough, and a nose-piece. The nose-piece has a backstop that captures the multi-fiber ferrule and allows limited movement of the ferrule in the unmated state. In one embodiment, the connector housing comprises a keying portion and a locking portion. The fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for an quick and easy assembly of the multi-fiber connector for rugged or non-rugged applications. Methods for terminating the optical fibers of a cable to the fiber optic connector for forming a cable assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: Male plug fiber optic connectors having a conversion adapter for mating with a dissimilar connector are disclosed along with cable assemblies using the same. The fiber optic connector comprises a ferrule, a connector housing, and a nose-piece having a pocket disposed at a front portion. The pocket of the nose-piece is configured for allowing optical mating with a dissimilar connector using the conversion adapter. In one embodiment, the nosepiece of the connector is disposed forward of a keying portion disposed on the nosepiece. The fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for optical mating with dissimilar optical connectors with a quick and easy assembly for rugged applications or other optical communication networks.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 and method for cleaning, rejuvenating or treating the internal surfaces of a timber barrel 28 with an abrasive, the apparatus 10 comprising a clamping arrangement that includes at least one clamp 21-24 for clamping the barrel 28. The clamp 21-24 being rotatable to rotate the barrel 28 about its axis and the clamping arrangement being operable to tilt the axis of the barrel 28 during rotation through at least about 20°, preferably 25-40%, to either side of horizontal.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A trained machine learning model(s) is used to determine scores (e.g., trust scores) for user accounts registered with a video game service, and the scores are used to match players together in multiplayer video game settings. In an example process, a computing system may access data associated with registered user accounts, provide the data as input to the trained machine learning model(s), and the trained machine learning model(s) generates the scores as output, which relate to probabilities of players behaving, or not behaving, in accordance with a particular behavior while playing a video game in multiplayer mode. Thereafter, subsets of logged-in user accounts executing a video game can be assigned to different matches based at least in part on the scores determined for those logged-in user accounts, and the video game is executed in the assigned match for each logged-in user account.

Abstract: The present specification discloses headwear configured to permit the user to easily don an item of eyewear, such as prescription glasses, reading glasses, sun glasses, safety glasses, and the like. The present headwear provides a unique pocket design on each side with an eyewear temple aperture located within the pockets. The pockets are created by forming a z-folded configuration out of a fabric panel for each pocket and tacking the three layers of material together, above and below the eyewear temple aperture. Each of the pockets are positioned forward of at least part of the ears, and open towards the user's anterior. The outermost panel of each of the pockets protrudes from the sides of the headwear to provide sufficient clearance for the temples of the eyewear to easily slip into the pockets and through the eyewear temple apertures.