Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a storage stable pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, and a pharmaceutical carrier, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan, as well as this composition's use in a method of treating a subject for a medically observable improvement. Another aspect of the present application relates to a process for producing a storage stable purified sulfated glycosaminoglycan.

Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a storage stable pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, and a pharmaceutical carrier, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan, as well as this composition's use in a method of treating a subject for a medically observable improvement. Another aspect of the present application relates to a process for producing a storage stable purified sulfated glycosaminoglycan.

Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a storage stable pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, and a pharmaceutical carrier, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan, as well as this composition's use in a method of treating a subject for a medically observable improvement. Another aspect of the present application relates to a process for producing a storage stable purified sulfated glycosaminoglycan.

Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a storage stable pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, and a pharmaceutical carrier, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan, as well as this composition's use in a method of treating a subject for a medically observable improvement. Another aspect of the present application relates to a process for producing a storage stable purified sulfated glycosaminoglycan.

Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a storage stable pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, and a pharmaceutical carrier, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan, as well as this composition's use in a method of treating a subject for a medically observable improvement. Another aspect of the present application relates to a process for producing a storage stable purified sulfated glycosaminoglycan.

Abstract: A method for testing advertising, said method comprising the steps of: recruiting prospective survey respondents within a single online platform and collecting inputs from the respondents representing a prospective advertising audience regarding their advertising creative variant preferences and desirability as customers, combining the individual inputs from the survey respondents to compute at least one score for each pairing of audience and creative; and recommending actions based on the computed score, wherein the recommended actions include at least one of activating pairings with high preference scores and density of desirable customers; suppressing pairings with low preference scores or low density of desirable customers; or conducting another test after changing at least one of the audience or advertising creative variants, wherein the recommended actions are within the single on-line platform.

Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a storage stable pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, and a pharmaceutical carrier, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan, as well as this composition's use in a method of treating a subject for a medically observable improvement. Another aspect of the present application relates to a process for producing a storage stable purified sulfated glycosaminoglycan.

Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a storage stable pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, and a pharmaceutical carrier, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan, as well as this composition's use in a method of treating a subject for a medically observable improvement. Another aspect of the present application relates to a process for producing a storage stable purified sulfated glycosaminoglycan.

Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a storage stable pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, and a pharmaceutical carrier, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan, as well as this composition's use in a method of treating a subject for a medically observable improvement. Another aspect of the present application relates to a process for producing a storage stable purified sulfated glycosaminoglycan.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods, systems and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums for automatically generating reports based on, e.g., flow cytometric data. Methods of for automatically generating reports according to certain embodiments include: generating, based on input from a user, a report template, selecting, based on input from the user, a source group and an iterator type, wherein the source group comprises a plurality of data sets, and the iterator type corresponds to a type of data present in the source group, and iteratively populating a plurality of batch reports using the plurality of data sets of the source group, based on the iterator type, wherein each batch report conforms to the report template and is populated with a separate data set of the plurality of data sets of the source group.

Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, a skin penetrating agent, where the skin penetrating agent promotes transdermal penetration of the sulfated glycosaminoglycan when applied to intact skin surfaces, and a pharmaceutical carrier for topical application, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan and the skin penetrating agent. This composition is useful in carrying out a method of treating a subject for pain, joint stiffness, soft tissue injury, connective tissue disorders, and/or muscle soreness.

Abstract: A system that determines the items on a shelf by projecting camera images to a surface aligned with the tops of the items. Projecting the images to the top surface removes distortions due to camera projections and aligns multiple images to a common reference frame. Item tops may be visible without occlusion in one or more camera images, simplifying item identification. The projected images may be input into an item detector that is trained to recognize images of the tops of items. The item detector may process projected images from different cameras with parallel feature extractor subnetworks that generate feature maps; the feature maps may then be averaged across images and the averaged feature map may be input into an item detection subnetwork.

Abstract: A system that analyzes images of a shelf to determine the available shelf space. Camera images of the shelf from multiple viewpoints may be projected onto the shelf surface to remove distortions from camera projections and to align images to a common shelf reference frame. A mask may be calculated from each projected image that identifies regions that match the appearance of the shelf surface. The shelf surface may have a specific pattern to facilitate identification of these regions. A combined mask may be formed as a union of the masks from individual projected image masks. The available shelf space corresponds to the regions in the combined mask. Combining image masks from multiple viewpoints reduces the effect of occlusion of the shelf surface by items on the shelf.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for processing cytometer data, such as for group-wise analysis of the cytometer data (e.g., flow cytometry data in FCS format, mass cytometry data, genomic cytometry data). Methods according to certain embodiments include generating a compound population of events that include data accessors from cytometry data, such as where the compound population of cytometer data is from two or more different samples retained as separate raw data files (e.g., are not concatenated to form a single combined data file). Systems having an input module for receiving cytometer data and processor with memory having instructions for practicing the subject methods are also described. Non-transitory computer readable storage medium is also provided.

Abstract: System that facilitates rapid onboarding of an autonomous (cashier-less) store by capturing images of the store's items from multiple angles, with varying background colors, and that builds a classifier training dataset from these images. Background surfaces may for example be coated with retroreflective tape or film, and variable-color incident light sources may generate the desired background colors. Embodiments may automatically rotate or otherwise reorient the item placed in the onboarding system, so that a relatively small number of cameras can capture views from multiple angles. When an item is placed in the system, a fully automated process may generate a sequence of item orientations and background colors, and may capture and process images from the cameras to create training images. Images of the item from multiple angles, under varying lighting conditions, may be captured without requiring an operator to move or reorient the item.

Abstract: Processes and apparatus for preparing instant coffee are described. In these processes, brewed coffee is fortified by adding coffee liquids separated from the surface of a separately-brewed batch of coffee. This fortification may increase the levels of lipids and other compounds that tend to be lost in greater amounts during lyophilization and other drying processes. The resulting fortified coffee, separated from coffee grounds and chilled to an appropriate temperature, may be held in a tank that has been washed with an acidifier, such as lemon juice or another fruit-derived citric acid, while awaiting lyophilization or another drying process.

Abstract: System that analyzes images of an item from multiple viewpoints to construct a parameterized three-dimensional shape that models the item's shape. The system may search for parameter values that minimize a cost function that measures differences between the observed item images and those that would be expected with those parameter values. One illustrative cost function may measure differences between binary image masks associated with the images and projections of the parameterized shape onto each associated image reference frame. Another illustrative cost function may measure differences between colors from different images at points that are projected from the parameterized surface. These two cost functions may be used together to successively derive the parameterized shape. A byproduct of the shape estimation may include a texture map for the appearance of the item, which may be used for example to read and analyze data from an item label.

Abstract: System that analyzes data from a smart shelf that is monitored by weight sensors and cameras to identify items that are removed from the shelf and the locations of these items on the shelf. By using multiple shelf weight sensors, the location of items removed from or added to a shelf can be calculated from static equilibrium conditions. This weight-based location can be compared to regions of visual change in camera images to cross-check the location of events and to improve accuracy. The location of an item change may also be used in conjunction with a planogram to determine the item expected to be at this location; the expected item can be compared to the item identified using image analysis to further increase item identification accuracy. Weight changes can also be used to determine the quantity of items taken from a shelf.

Abstract: System that facilitates rapid onboarding of an autonomous (cashier-less) store by capturing images of the store's items from multiple angles, with varying backgrounds, and that builds a classifier training dataset from these images. The system may have cameras in different positions, and backgrounds that generate different background colors. It may have a platform for items that can be switched between a transparent and non-transparent state; cameras below the platform may therefore capture images of the bottom side of the item when the platform is transparent. When an item is placed in the imaging system, a fully automated process may generate a sequence of background colors and may capture and process images from all of the cameras to create training images. Images of the item from multiple angles, including views of the entire external surface of the item, may be captured without requiring an operator to move or reorient the item.

Abstract: A projected image item tracking system that analyzes projected camera images to determine items taken from, placed on, or moved on a shelf or other area in an autonomous store. The items and actions performed on them may then be attributed to a shopper near the area. Projected images may be combined to generate a 3D volume difference between the state of the area before and after shopper interaction. The volume difference may be calculated using plane-sweep stereo, or using convolutional neural networks. Because these methods may be computationally intensive, the system may first localize a change volume where items appear to have been displaced, and then generate a volume difference only within that change volume. This optimization results in significant savings in power consumption and in more rapid identification of items. The 3D volume difference may also indicate the quantity of items displaced, for example from a vertical stack.