Abstract: A clamping assembly for a fall restraint system, the clamping assembly including an arm, including a first end, a second end, and a slot, a first engaging member slidably connected to the arm, the first engaging member displaceable in a first direction and a second direction, opposite the first direction, a plate including a first surface connected to the first end and a second surface, a first tensioning device operatively arranged to displace the first engaging member in the first direction, and a coupling device connected to the second surface.

Abstract: A clamping assembly for a fall restraint system, the clamping assembly including an arm, including a first end, a second end, and a slot, a first plate connected to the first end, an engaging member slidably connected to the arm, the engaging member displaceable in a first direction and a second direction, opposite the first direction, a second plate connected to the arm and including a first surface and a second surface, and a tensioning device operatively arranged to displace the engaging member in the second direction.

Abstract: A fall restraint assembly, including a harness, at least one base line including a first end and a second end, a first line including a third end slidingly connected to the at least one base line and a fourth end connected to the harness, and a second line including a fifth end slidingly connected to the at least one base line and a sixth end connected to the harness.

Abstract: A pest monitoring device is disclosed. The pest monitoring device includes a housing; an optical sensor configured to generate optical data related to an interior surface within the housing; and a processor in communication with the optical sensor. The processor is configured to receive optical data from the optical sensor; select optical data relating to at least one segment of the interior surface, the optical data relating to the at least one segment being arranged as a plurality of pixels. The processor is further configured to evaluate if the optical data corresponding to the least one segment meets a pre-determined condition associated with the interior surface by: counting the number of pixels of the plurality of pixels which indicate a light intensity below a pre-determined intensity value; and determining if the number of pixels having a light intensity below the pre-determined intensity limit is greater than or equal to a pre-determined pixel threshold value.

Abstract: A pest monitoring device is disclosed. The pest monitoring device includes a housing; an optical sensor configured to generate optical data related to an interior surface within the housing; and a processor in communication with the optical sensor. The processor is configured to receive optical data from the optical sensor; select optical data relating to at least one segment of the interior surface, the optical data relating to the at least one segment being arranged as a plurality of pixels. The processor is further configured to evaluate if the optical data corresponding to the least one segment meets a pre-determined condition associated with the interior surface by: counting the number of pixels of the plurality of pixels which indicate a light intensity below a pre-determined intensity value; and determining if the number of pixels having a light intensity below the pre-determined intensity limit is greater than or equal to a pre-determined pixel threshold value.

Abstract: A fall restraint assembly, including a harness, at least one base line including a first end and a second end, a first line including a third end slidingly connected to the at least one base line and a fourth end connected to the harness, and a second line including a fifth end slidingly connected to the at least one base line and a sixth end connected to the harness.

Abstract: Generation of expressive content is provided. An expressive synthesized speech system provides improved voice authoring user interfaces by which a user is enabled to efficiently author content for generating expressive output. An expressive synthesized speech system provides an expressive keyboard for enabling input of textual content and for selecting expressive operators, such as emoji objects or punctuation objects for applying predetermined prosody attributes or visual effects to the textual content. A voicesetting editor mode enables the user to author and adjust particular prosody attributes associated with the content for composing carefully-crafted synthetic speech. An active listening mode (ALM) is provided, which when selected, a set of ALM effect options are displayed, wherein each option is associated with a particular sound effect and/or visual effect. The user is enabled to rapidly respond with expressive vocal sound effects or visual effects while listening to others speak.

Abstract: Generation of expressive content is provided. An expressive synthesized speech system provides improved voice authoring user interfaces by which a user is enabled to efficiently author content for generating expressive output. An expressive synthesized speech system provides an expressive keyboard for enabling input of textual content and for selecting expressive operators, such as emoji objects or punctuation objects for applying predetermined prosody attributes or visual effects to the textual content. A voicesetting editor mode enables the user to author and adjust particular prosody attributes associated with the content for composing carefully-crafted synthetic speech. An active listening mode (ALM) is provided, which when selected, a set of ALM effect options are displayed, wherein each option is associated with a particular sound effect and/or visual effect. The user is enabled to rapidly respond with expressive vocal sound effects or visual effects while listening to others speak.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assisting body movement of a user are disclosed according to various embodiments. In one example, a disclosed system includes: at least one sensor, a feedback device, a memory storing pre-configured values, and a processor. The at least one sensor is configured for measuring force or pressure applied by the user on a seat. The feedback device is configured for providing feedback to the user based on a force or pressure measurement from the at least one sensor. The processor is configured to: receive the force or pressure measured by the at least one sensor, calculate a percentage based on the force or pressure measurement and the pre-configured values stored in the memory, determine whether the calculated percentage falls within a predetermined range, and cause the feedback device to provide a feedback to the user when the percentage falls within the predetermined range. The feedback indicates the force or pressure applied by the user on the seat.

Abstract: Aqueous composition comprising a color former, a developer, and a binder, wherein (a) the weight ratio between the developer and the color former is in the range of from 1 to 5; (b) the binder comprises an acrylate binder, comprising acrylic acid and styrene, and at least one additional monomer selected from the group consisting of ?-methyl styrene, ethyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate; and (c) the color former and/or the developer are present in an un-encapsulated form; a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with this composition and a process for its preparation, and a process for preparing a marked substrate using this composition.

Abstract: Generation of expressive content is provided. An expressive synthesized speech system provides improved voice authoring user interfaces by which a user is enabled to efficiently author content for generating expressive output. An expressive synthesized speech system provides an expressive keyboard for enabling input of textual content and for selecting expressive operators, such as emoji objects or punctuation objects for applying predetermined prosody attributes or visual effects to the textual content. A voicesetting editor mode enables the user to author and adjust particular prosody attributes associated with the content for composing carefully-crafted synthetic speech. An active listening mode (ALM) is provided, which when selected, a set of ALM effect options are displayed, wherein each option is associated with a particular sound effect and/or visual effect. The user is enabled to rapidly respond with expressive vocal sound effects or visual effects while listening to others speak.

Abstract: Techniques are described for discovering capabilities of voice-enabled resources. A voice-controlled digital personal assistant can respond to user requests to list available voice-enabled resources that are capable of performing a specific task using voice input. The voice-controlled digital personal assistant can also respond to user requests to list the tasks that a particular voice-enabled resource can perform using voice input. The voice-controlled digital personal assistant can also support a practice mode in which users practice voice commands for performing tasks supported by voice-enabled resources.

Abstract: Techniques are described for discovering capabilities of voice-enabled resources. A voice-controlled digital personal assistant can respond to user requests to list available voice-enabled resources that are capable of performing a specific task using voice input. The voice-controlled digital personal assistant can also respond to user requests to list the tasks that a particular voice-enabled resource can perform using voice input. The voice-controlled digital personal assistant can also support a practice mode in which users practice voice commands for performing tasks supported by voice-enabled resources.

Abstract: A processor-implemented method for executing a synthetic cross-currency basis swap, including determining a notional value for the swap, the notional value being denominated in a first currency; calculating a synthetic spread based on a spot rate between the first currency and a second currency, a first reference rate for the first currency, and a second reference rate for the second currency; calculating a first payment to be paid by a first party to the swap by multiplying the notional value by a predetermined number of basis points; calculating a second payment to be paid by a second party to the swap by multiplying the notional value by the synthetic spread; and facilitating an exchange of payment between the first party and the second party.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a pressure-sensitive mat and a monitoring device are part of a pressure relief compliance system. The pressure-sensitive mat is placed between a seat cushion and a chair. When a user sits on the cushion, the system will monitor the time the person spends applying pressure and will notify a user with an alarm or by other means when the preset sitting limit is reached. Also a novel method for measuring and adjusting the amount time spent applying and releasing pressure. In some embodiments, rather than simply measure time spent applying pressure, the system will allow the user to “buy back” sit time when the user releases pressure. The rate at which the system will credit the user with a “buy back” of sitting time may in some embodiments be directly proportional to the amount of time the user spends performing a pressure release.

Abstract: Techniques are described for discovering capabilities of voice-enabled resources. A voice-controlled digital personal assistant can respond to user requests to list available voice-enabled resources that are capable of performing a specific task using voice input. The voice-controlled digital personal assistant can also respond to user requests to list the tasks that a particular voice-enabled resource can perform using voice input. The voice-controlled digital personal assistant can also support a practice mode in which users practice voice commands for performing tasks supported by voice-enabled resources.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymeric particles comprising a polymeric matrix comprising one or more water-insoluble polymers and a laser-sensitive system encapsulated in the polymeric matrix. It also provides a process for the preparation of the polymeric particles, a composition comprising the polymeric particles, a process for the preparation of this composition, a process for forming a laser-sensitive coating layer on a substrate using this composition, a coated substrate obtainable by the coating process, a process for preparing a marked substrate and a marked substrate obtainable by the marking process.

Abstract: Coating composition comprising a char forming compound as a first compound capable of forming a colored substance upon exposition to energy; at least one latent activator selected from the group consisting of ammonium phosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, ammonium sulfite, ammonium thiosulfate, ammonium sulfamate and ammonium sulfate; and a second compound capable of forming a colored substance upon exposition to energy selected from the group consisting of color formers, oxygen containing transition metal compounds, and metal-chelate-type color forming systems; a coating composition comprising a char forming compound as a first compound capable of forming a colored substance upon exposition to energy, and a second compound capable of forming a colored substance upon exposition to energy selected from the group consisting of color formers and metal-chelate-type color forming systems; a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with these compositions and a process for their preparation

Abstract: In some embodiments, a pressure-sensitive mat and a monitoring device are part of a pressure relief compliance system. The pressure-sensitive mat is placed between a seat cushion and a chair. When a user sits on the cushion, the system will monitor the time the person spends applying pressure and will notify a user with an alarm or by other means when the preset sitting limit is reached. Also a novel method for measuring and adjusting the amount time spent applying and releasing pressure. In some embodiments, rather than simply measure time spent applying pressure, the system will allow the user to “buy back” sit time when the user releases pressure. The rate at which the system will credit the user with a “buy back” of sitting time may in some embodiments be directly proportional to the amount of time the user spends performing a pressure release.

Abstract: Aqueous composition comprising a colour former, a developer, and a binder, wherein (a) the weight ratio between the developer and the colour former is in the range of from 1 to 5; (b) the binder comprises an acrylate binder, comprising acrylic acid and styrene, and at least one additional monomer selected from the group consisting of ?-methyl styrene, ethyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate; and (c) the colour former and/or the developer are present in an un-encapsulated form; a process for the preparation of these compositions, substrates coated with this composition and a process for its preparation, and a process for preparing a marked substrate using this composition.