Abstract: Systems and methods for automated broken tool detection are provided. An example method involves capturing an image of a tool that is provided in a machine (such as a computer numerical control (“CNC”) machine). Using the image, a reference model for the tool is established. After usage of the tool, a second image is captured and the image is compared to the reference model using a machine learning model. For example, the comparison may involve comparing a geometry of the tool in the model to a geometry of the tool shown in the current image. Based on the comparison, it may be determined if the tool was broken during usage. If it is determined by the machine learning model that the tool is broken, then an alert may be provided to an operator of the machine. A user interface may also be provided that allows the operator to select a particular tool for analysis and specify a tool geometry change tolerance value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an item compartment system for mobile robots designed to conduct last-mile deliveries. More specifically, the invention relates to a system integrated into the structure of the mobile robot, secured by a lock, designed to automatically open and close the lid of the robot in order to facilitate the reception and delivery of items from retailers to customers.

Abstract: A system and method for animating and displaying images via a mobile robot. The mobile robot includes a screen and a processor wherein the processor executes computer readable commands, thereby displaying animations onto the screen. The method includes the steps of creating animations as GIF files, converting images into code, optimizing frame sequence, translating optimized frames into a C programming data structure, and displaying the optimized frames onto the screen of the mobile robot.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for synchronizing dataflow migration between technical environments. The present invention is configured to identify one or more resources in a source environment for migration from the source environment to a target environment; capture, using a resource assessment engine, one or more dependencies associated with the one or more resources; generate a migration load based on at least the one or more resources identified in the source environment and the one or more dependencies associated with the one or more resources; generate a snapshot of the source environment based on at least the migration load, wherein the snapshot comprises at least the one or more resources and the one or more dependencies; and store the snapshot of the source environment in a snapshot database repository.

Abstract: An article tracking system including: a plurality of tags, each tag being attached to a respective article in use and including: a power supply; a tag transceiver that transmits or receives messages; and a tag processing device; a number of tag readers, each tag reader including: at least one reader transceiver that transmits or receives messages; and, a reader processing device in communication with the at least one tag reader; and, at least one processing system in communication with the number of tag readers, and wherein in use each tag reader: generates a message; and, transmits the message to one or more tags within an operating range of the reader, wherein ones of the one or more tags in a passive operating mode are responsive to the message to: receive the message; selectively change a tag operating mode; and, if the message is a broadcast message, transmit a tag message at least partially indicative of an identity of the tag; receives any tag messages; generates location data at least partially indica

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for synchronizing dataflow migration between technical environments. The present invention is configured to identify one or more resources in a source environment for migration from the source environment to a target environment; capture, using a resource assessment engine, one or more dependencies associated with the one or more resources; generate a migration load based on at least the one or more resources identified in the source environment and the one or more dependencies associated with the one or more resources; generate a snapshot of the source environment based on at least the migration load, wherein the snapshot comprises at least the one or more resources and the one or more dependencies; and store the snapshot of the source environment in a snapshot database repository.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for synchronizing dataflow migration between technical environments. The present invention is configured to identify one or more resources in a source environment for migration from the source environment to a target environment; capture, using a resource assessment engine, one or more dependencies associated with the one or more resources; generate a migration load based on at least the one or more resources identified in the source environment and the one or more dependencies associated with the one or more resources; generate a snapshot of the source environment based on at least the migration load, wherein the snapshot comprises at least the one or more resources and the one or more dependencies; and store the snapshot of the source environment in a snapshot database repository.

Abstract: Compositions for the cosmetic and/or therapeutic treatment of skin are provided. Methods for preparing the compositions and methods for using the compositions for the treatment of skin are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, techniques for identifying user-specific content items and/or time-based content items, as well as techniques for providing the content items to the user. For instance, a remote system may receive first audio data from an electronic device, where the first audio data represents a request to identify content related to a topic. The remote system can then store the topic in a database and use the topic to identify the content. Later, the remote system can then receive second audio data from the electronic device, where the second audio data represents a request for the content. The remote system can then send third audio data to the electronic device that represents at least a portion of the content.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for executing functions on a mobile device based on gestures and commands of a user inside a vehicle. The system comprises a head-up display that reflects the screen of a mobile device and a motion-detection device connected to the mobile device. The motion-detection device is configured to gather information on the movement of the user's fingers regardless of whether or not the user's hands are on the steering wheel of the vehicle. The mobile device is configured to classify the movement of the user's fingers in a predetermined gesture associated with a predefined instruction, based on which a function is executed on the mobile device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular cleaning hydrocarbon storage tanks system, as well as a cleaning process which allows recovering crude oil from the waste sludge contained in the hydrocarbon storage tanks. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of chemical mixtures applied during the hydrocarbon storage tanks cleaning process. The invention allows the recovery of crude oil from the waste sludge contained in said tanks.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for synchronizing dataflow migration between technical environments. The present invention is configured to identify one or more resources in a source environment for migration from the source environment to a target environment; capture, using a resource assessment engine, one or more dependencies associated with the one or more resources; generate a migration load based on at least the one or more resources identified in the source environment and the one or more dependencies associated with the one or more resources; generate a snapshot of the source environment based on at least the migration load, wherein the snapshot comprises at least the one or more resources and the one or more dependencies; and store the snapshot of the source environment in a snapshot database repository.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-species prion protein or peptide thereof, and vaccine compositions comprising the same that are useful for the vaccination and treatment of mammalian subjects at risk of having or having prion disease. Also disclosed herein are isolated proteins and peptides, polymers, vaccines, animal bait or feed, antibodies, and methods of inhibiting the onset of or treating a prion disease.

Abstract: In some examples, after a jack of a power supply is connected to a port of a device, a first safety chip may provide a signal that includes an amount of power sufficient to power a second safety chip located in the power supply. After receiving a message from the second safety chip, the first safety chip may send the second chip an instruction to cause relays in the power supply to transition from open to closed, causing power to be provided by the jack to the computing device. The first safety chip may repeatedly send a continue instruction requesting the second chip to keep the relays in the closed position. If the jack is disconnected from the port, the second safety chip fails to receive the continue instruction and causes the relays to transition back to the open position, stopping power from being provided by the power jack.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an aging heat treatment that can be used to replace conventional aging steps when making alloy embodiments of the present disclosure. Embodiments of the disclosed aging heat treatment reduce cost and complexity in producing aluminum alloy-based components while also promoting and/or improving microstructure stability of the aluminum alloys.

Abstract: Disclosed are fragrance-enhanced cleaning compositions including a mixture of a linear alkyLbenzene sulfonate (LAS) and a sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), wherein the mixture is present in the cleaning composition in an amount of about 1%-2% by weight and wherein a weight ratio of LAS:SLES is about 3:1 to about 1:1 or about 6:1 to about 4:1; and a fragrance. Methods of preparing and using the present cleaning compositions are also disclosed. In addition, methods of formulating a cleaning composition having an enhanced fragrance performance are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and/or device to scrape a hard disk drive (HDD) to completely and permanently erase, remove, and/or destroy digital and/or electronic data and/or information stored on and/or written to the HDD without using and/or necessitating the use of external induction. The apparatus includes a first part of a HDD scrapper mounted on an arm of the HDD and a second part of the HDD scrapper mounted on a scrapper head. The apparatus also includes a turner that simultaneously permits a turning operation of magnetic platters of the HDD and the HDD scrapper. The first part, the second part, the arm, the scrapper head, the turner, and the magnetic platters are included in an enclosure of the HDD.

Abstract: Methods of treating autoimmune diseases, such as vitiligo, by using compositions comprising DNA encoding a variant inducible heat shock protein 70 (HSP70i) having a mutation in the dendritic cell binding region thereof (HSP70i435-447) or an isolated variant gene product in the form of HSP70i with a modification in the dendritic cell activating region thereof (HSP70i435-447).

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, techniques for identifying user-specific content items and/or time-based content items, as well as techniques for providing the content items to the user. For instance, a remote system may receive first audio data from an electronic device, where the first audio data represents a request to identify content related to a topic. The remote system can then store the topic in a database and use the topic to identify the content. Later, the remote system can then receive second audio data from the electronic device, where the second audio data represents a request for the content. The remote system can then send third audio data to the electronic device that represents at least a portion of the content.