Abstract: A method for configuring a system having a wearable optical unit is disclosed. The method includes powering on the system, and in response to the system being powered on, using one or more processors to control the system to: determine whether to cause the system to run a configuration workflow, and in response to determining to cause the system to run the configuration workflow, (a) control the system in connection with configuring an interpupillary distance (IPD) for a user of the system, (b) determine whether the IPD is configured for the user, and (c) in response to determining that the IPD is configured for the user, control the system in connection with configuring a focus of the optical unit.

Abstract: The present application discloses a system and device for displaying content. The system includes two optical units. The two optical units are part of the system that is wearable. Each of the two optical units comprises a front lit display. The system includes an adjustable mounting. The adjustable mounting enables a user to adjust a mounting position of the two optical units.

Abstract: An energy system includes a turbine flue heat exchanger feeding a storage tank arranged to deliver water on a high temperature (90° C.) line to supply circuits. A heat pump and storage tank are arranged to deliver lower temperature (45° C.) water on a low temperature line to the supply circuits. A number of the supply circuits are each arranged to receive high temperature water, receive low temperature water, and use these flows to deliver a process water supply at a desired high, low or intermediate temperature (65° C.). In some each supply circuits the blending is controlled by control of a low temperature line pump according to temperature of the process outlet. The low temperature tank is supplied by a heat pump the inlet of which is fed by a heat recovery heat exchanger which recovers waste heat from a plant, and so it is more efficient than if it received cold water. Electrical energy for the heat pump is at least partly supplied by the high temperature heater gas turbine.

Abstract: A heating system (1) has a turbine (20) for burning a fuel to provide flue gas and electrical energy. A flue gas heat exchanger (25) receives the flue gas and uses it to heat water in three of stages. An air conduit (2) receives inlet air (3) and gases from secondary inlets (5, 26) from within the system to elevate the temperature in the main conduit (2) above ambient. An evaporator (8) recovering heat from the air flow of the main conduit, and provides energy via an evaporator coil to an air source heat pump ASHP (50). A water source heat pump WSHP (60) receives a water feed at an elevated temperature from the ASHP (50), and it cools the flue gas in a third heat exchanger stage (25(c)).

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a first panel to a second panel, having a first plate with a first longitudinal guide, the first guide comprising a first aperture at a first end of the first guide connected to a second aperture at a second end of the first guide via a longitudinal slot, the first aperture is greater than the second aperture; a second plate having a second guide complementary to the first guide, a retaining portion, an interlocking member configured to fasten the second plate to the first plate via the first and second guides and also to fasten the first and second plates to the first panel. The first plate and the second plate are fastened to the second panel via a second fastening means. The fixing mechanism advantageously provides a means for securely fixing two panels together, such as furniture panels, using minimal components.

Abstract: A method, including energizing one or more electrodes of a cochlear electrode array to induce a current flow in the cochlea at a plurality of temporal locations, measuring one or more electrical properties at one or more locations in the cochlea resulting from the induced current flow at the plurality of different temporal locations and determining whether or not trauma has occurred based on a change between the measured electrical properties from the first temporal location to the second temporal location.

Abstract: A medical device that includes a carrier member, one or more operative components disposed in the carrier member, an optical fiber at least partly disposed in the carrier member, and at least one fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor array associated with the optical fiber and disposed in the carrier member. The carrier member includes an insertion end and side walls that contact the subject's body during positioning of the carrier member in the subject's body. The at least one FBG sensor array measures contact forces at one or both of the insertion end and along the side walls of the carrier member during positioning of the carrier member in the subject's body. A multi-core optical fiber configured for use in a medical device for positioning in a subject's body is also provided. A system and method for guiding positioning of a medical device in a subject's body is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of immunomodulation. Taught herein is an agent for inhibiting immunostimulation mediated by a Toll-like receptor useful in the treatment of viral and microbial pathogenesis, diseases involving elements of autoimmunity and inflammation as well as cancer. The agent antagonizes disulfide bond formation between C98 and C475 of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) thereby preventing TLR7 activation. Pharmaceutical compositions are also enabled herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of immunomodulation. Taught herein is an agent for inhibiting immunostimulation mediated by a Toll-like receptor useful in the treatment of viral and microbial pathogenesis, diseases involving elements of autoimmunity and inflammation as well as cancer. The agent antagonizes disulfide bond formation between C98 and C475 of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) thereby preventing TLR7 activation. Pharmaceutical compositions are also enabled herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using Raman spectroscopy for identification of low grade cervical cytology cases likely to progress to high grade/cancer. The Applicant has found that high quality Raman spectra can be successfully acquired from morphologically normal appearing cells from negative, LSIL and HSIL Thinprep® specimens and different grades of cervical pre-cancer can be separated with good sensitivities and specificities. Raman spectroscopy can further identify different categories of the LSIL cases i.e., whether they are likely to regress to negative or progress to HSIL cytology.

Abstract: A method, including energizing one or more electrodes of a cochlear electrode array to induce a current flow in the cochlea at a plurality of temporal locations, measuring one or more electrical properties at one or more locations in the cochlea resulting from the induced current flow at the plurality of different temporal locations and determining whether or not trauma has occurred based on a change between the measured electrical properties from the first temporal location to the second temporal location.

Abstract: A method of assessing metastatic potential of a cancer in an individual diagnosed with cancer, the method comprising a step of comparing a level of expression of either CD112 or TIGIT, or both, in a biological sample obtained from the individual to a reference level of CD112 or TIGIT, or both, obtained from a biological sample from an individual who does not have a metastatic cancer, wherein decreased expression levels of either CD112 or TIGIT, or both, when compared to the reference level correlates with increased potential for metastasis of the cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of immunomodulation. Taught herein is an agent for inhibiting immunostimulation mediated by a Toll-like receptor useful in the treatment of viral and microbial pathogenesis, diseases involving elements of autoimmunity and inflammation as well as cancer. The agent antagonizes disulfide bond formation between C98 and C475 of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) thereby preventing TLR7 activation. Pharmaceutical compositions are also enabled herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using Raman spectroscopy for identification of low grade cervical cytology cases likely to progress to high grade/cancer. The Applicant has found that high quality Raman spectra can be successfully acquired from morphologically normal appearing cells from negative, LSIL and HSIL Thinprep® specimens and different grades of cervical pre-cancer can be separated with good sensitivities and specificities. Raman spectroscopy can further identify different categories of the LSIL cases i.e., whether they are likely to regress to negative or progress to HSIL cytology.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates systems, apparatus, and methods for security devices, in particular, low-power, security devices and other devices. The devices typically connect to the Internet or other networks only on an intermittent, event-based basis, typically by cellular modem. The invention meets a need for security devices, as well as other devices, that can connect to the Internet and other networks but that are low-power and/or intermittently connected to networks such as the Internet on an intermittent and/or on demand basis. This renders them more secure, less susceptible to hacking and other attacks, less prone to continuously gathering data that a user might consider to be superfluous and/or invasive in terms of data collected, and can make them low-power, thus allowing them to run on battery for long periods of time.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of using volatile compositions to limit, decrease or eliminate a perception of fecal malodour. Such compositions include a malodour antagonist system associated with perfuming ingredients performing as malodour counteractant, in a combination that significantly reduces the perception of fecal malodour. Such compositions, methods of using the compositions in combination with delivery systems and their applications in consumer products are described herein.

Abstract: Interchangeable accessory for removable attachment to garments including attachment and interchangeable sections. The attachment section formed by an inner peripheral ring with interspersed inner and outer ridges, an outer peripheral ring with concavity at an inner-edge surface, and a gap between the outer peripheral ring and the inner peripheral ring for interference fitting. The interchangeable section being a plug with inside and outside peripheral edges which form a cylindrical extension from the plug surface, the inside peripheral edge configured to snap-fit onto the inner ridges, and a cap including an inner circumferential tab having an inner periphery dimensioned smaller than the outer peripheral edge of the plug such that the cap is connectable to the plug in a removable manner.

Abstract: A device and method for chemicals to be fed into a water system, treating the water system as it enters, for example, a fire protection mains and/or fire protection systems (FPS) to protect and maintain the longevity of the water system preventing damages to the water system or enhancing the operation characteristics of the system. This device is a treatment system that may be installed as a portable or permanent device with chemicals such as, corrosion inhibitors, wetting agents, polymeric dispersants, biocides, biostats or other water chemical enhancing effects with means for injecting the chemicals into the fire protection system or a bypass feed system utilizing the fluid means without the need for any electricity. Activation of the pump occurs when water enters the FPS mains and FPS sprinkler system from an outside source. Valving is included to isolate the pump and drums, storage tank to prevent backflow from the FPS.

Abstract: A method 400 and apparatus for setting a notification readout mode based on proximity detection includes an electronic computing device configured to determine 402 that a notification readout function is enabled on the electronic computing device. The electronic computing device is further configured to determine 404 a proximity status for the electronic computing device using at least one sensor of the electronic computing device and to set 410, based on the determined proximity status, a notification readout mode for the electronic computing device.

Abstract: A method 400 and apparatus for setting a notification readout mode based on proximity detection includes an electronic computing device configured to determine 402 that a notification readout function is enabled on the electronic computing device. The electronic computing device is further configured to determine 404 a proximity status for the electronic computing device using at least one sensor of the electronic computing device and to set 410, based on the determined proximity status, a notification readout mode for the electronic computing device.