Abstract: A method for a metric determination includes extracting one or more features from a plurality of images and classifying the plurality of images based on the extracted one or more features to form one or more clusters of images, wherein the classifying is performed at least in part based on machine learning. Hypothesis testing is performed on the one or more clusters of images based on one or more production factors and variations are identified in the one or more features resulting from the hypothesis testing. One or more production metrics are determined based on the identified variations.

Abstract: A method used in forming a memory array comprising strings of memory cells comprises forming a lower portion of a stack that will comprise vertically-alternating conductive tiers and insulative tiers. The stack comprises laterally-spaced memory-block regions. The lower portion comprises multiple lower of the conductive tiers and multiple lower of the insulative tiers. The lower insulative tiers comprise insulative material. The lower conductive tiers comprise sacrificial material that is of different composition from that of the insulative material. The sacrificial material is replaced with conducting material. After the replacing of the sacrificial material, the vertically-alternating conductive tiers and insulative tiers of an upper portion of the stack are formed above the lower portion. The upper portion comprises multiple upper of the conductive tiers and multiple upper of the insulative tiers. The upper insulative tiers comprise insulating material.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein relate to apparatuses and methods for distortion of pulses for wafer biasing. In some embodiments, a method is provided, the method comprising: causing a distorted pulse to be applied to an electrode of a pedestal such that the distorted pulse at least partially compensates for attenuation between the pedestal and the substrate, and such that a waveform resulting from the distorted pulse, when imparted to the substrate, is substantially square.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for a media guidance application that enhances the viewing experiences of users consuming a sequence of media. In particular, the media guidance application may enhance the viewing experiences of users consuming a sequence of media by removing portions of redundant media that were previously consumed by the user.

Abstract: Methods of manufacture and use of an induction tool are presented. A thermoplastic induction tool comprises an inductive heating element formed of a low thermal expansion iron nickel alloy magnetically poisoned by a non-ferromagnetic agent to have a leveling temperature selected based on a consolidation temperature of a composite material.

Abstract: A dentine-enamel boundary detection system for an oral inspection device is provided. The dentine-enamel boundary detection system includes a light emission module configured to emit light to irradiate an oral region of interest and two optical filters having different respective passbands. Each of the two optical filters are arranged to filter a portion of fluorescence emitted from oral structures in the oral region of interest to pass filtered fluorescence. The system further includes a sensor module and a processor module. The sensor module is configured to detect the filtered fluorescence and output corresponding sensor data. The processor module configured to identify the presence of a dentine-enamel boundary in the oral region of interest by processing the sensor data output by the sensor module.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system for extracting carbon dioxide from a fluid. The system can include a fluid source and a reactor. The reactor can include one or more chambers, and each chamber can include one or more monoliths for adsorbing carbon dioxide from the fluid. The chambers can be alternatively unsealed for a contacting mode and sealed for a regeneration mode. A power source can provide an electric current to the monoliths to release carbon dioxide adsorbed by the monoliths. Each chamber can include an array of monoliths. Each monolith can include a sorbent that adsorbs carbon dioxide from fluid. The system can include modular components such that the number of reactors can be increased or decreased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a solid dispersion of N-[2,4-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide including formulations of the solid dispersions into powders, granules and mini-tablets, methods for manufacturing and processing the powders, granules and mini-tablets, and methods for treating cystic fibrosis employing the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are solid forms of an inhibitor of aldosterone synthase (ASi) having the formula (1) The invention also relates to methods of making these solid forms, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these solid forms, and their use for medical conditions responsive to treatment with an inhibitor of aldosterone synthase.

Abstract: Treatment compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing human hair thinning or hair loss comprising applying a chlorin treatment composition to an area of skin/scalp in need of treatment. A treatment composition preferably comprises a copper chlorin, such as a sodium copper chlorophyllin complex, trisodium copper chlorin p6, disodium copper isochlorin e4, or trisodium copper chlorin e6. A treatment composition comprises around 0.02 to 0.1% by weight of a chlorin, preferably a copper chlorin. A density and/or diameter of hair in an area being treated may be increased by at least 5%, more preferably at least 15%. Immune privilege in an area being treated may also be restored as measured by change in certain immunoglobulin antibodies.

Abstract: Systems and methods for removal of clot material from vessel lumens are disclosed. A thrombectomy system can include a tubular member having a proximal end region configured to be disposed extracorporeally and a distal end region configured to be disposed at an intravascular treatment site at or adjacent to a thrombus. The tubular member has a sidewall defining a lumen extending therethrough from the proximal end region to the distal end region. The sidewall has an opening in the distal end region, the opening including a proximal portion spanning a first width and a distal portion spanning a second width greater than the first width. The thrombectomy system can additionally include a suction source configured to be fluidically coupled to the lumen.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlled operation of an intravascular lithotripsy system for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, control arrangements are disclosed concerning managing and/or providing electrical energy to generate an electrical arc between a set of spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled member configured to contain a conductive fluid.

Abstract: A cocrystal having the formula LiX·aM, or a solvate or hydrate thereof, wherein X is a conjugate base of an organic acid, M is a neutral organic molecule, and a is from 0.5 to 4, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such cocrystals, cocrystal solvates, or cocrystal hydrates, and methods of preparing such cocrystals, cocrystal solvates, or cocrystal hydrates, and such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A modular system for drones is provided. A chassis can include a coupling mechanism operable to removably couple the chassis with a drone. A plurality of modular components can be operable to be interchangeably coupled with a control component. The modular components can be operable to be detachably coupled with a payload.

Abstract: Systems and methods for additive printing of barium titanate (BaTiO3) components using precursors of barium titanate, i.e., barium carbonate (BaCO3) and titanium dioxide (TiO2), to prevent clogging of nozzles. Solid of barium carbonate and titanium dioxide are prepared by an electrical-assisted breakdown process, such as, e.g., milling, blending, and/or grinding. The assisted breakdown process allows for the reduction of particle size, thorough mixing, and consistent particle distribution of the precursors. In addition, the finer particles possess a much higher sinterability of the precursors while giving rise to denser final products. A planetary ball milling system with zirconia vial and balls at a fixed rotation speed may be used. The precursors are then printed into a green part. A solid-state reaction between barium carbonate and titanium dioxide to form barium titanate is activated by the application of heat, such as, e.g., through a sintering process, which forms the final product.

Abstract: A nasal droplet delivery device for delivering a stream of fluid droplets to nasal passageways and sinus cavities includes an ejector mechanism with an oscillation actuator that vibrates an aperture plate with a plurality of openings to generate an ejected stream of droplets from fluid with one or more active agents. The ejector mechanism does not elevate in-situ temperatures or forces that decompose or denature the one or more active agents in the fluid.

Abstract: A sheath assembly for the insertion of a percutaneous pump includes a tubular sheath body dimensioned for insertion into a blood vessel through a vessel aperture. The tubular sheath body includes a wall having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a longitudinal axis, an outer surface, an inner surface defining a first lumen substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a second lumen disposed within the wall between the inner surface and the outer surface and extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion. The first lumen is dimensioned to allow passage of a portion of the percutaneous pump, and the second lumen is dimensioned for passage of a guidewire. A stylet is removably positioned to substantially occlude the second lumen. The stylet has a proximal end releasably secured to the sheath assembly.

Abstract: A perforating gun string includes a release tool, a perforating gun, and a plug. The perforating gun string may include or be part of a downhole tool that is electrically communicable via a control system. A first switch (or “RT switch”) is associated with the release tool and is operably coupled to a first detonator. A second switch (or “gun switch”) is associated with the perforating gun and is operably coupled to a second detonator. A third switch (or “plug switch”) is associated with the plug and is operably coupled to an igniter. A counter system includes a plurality of counters adapted to track usage of one or more switches in the perforating gun string, including the first switch, the second switch, the third switch, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: An integrated system comprising a nuclear power module to output initial steam, a turbine generator to receive the initial steam and output first steam, a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger is configured to receive water, receive the first steam, and transfer heat from the first steam into the water to create second steam, and the second heat exchanger is configured to receive the second steam, and convert the second steam to a third steam.

Abstract: An example hub and registry module can be programmed to authenticate a user device attempting to access a contextual interface; access data to generate the contextual interface, the data being associated with the user device; determine operational information and personal information associated with the user device; combine the operational information and the personal information to generate contextual information associated with the user device; select one or more micro front-ends from a hub of micro front-ends based on the contextual information for the contextual interface; and provide the contextual interface to the user device, wherein the contextual interface includes the one or more micro front-ends.