Abstract: Described are automated systems and methods for the handling and processing of items at material handling facility. The exemplary systems and methods can receive the items from various upstream processes and systems and can process and handle the items so that they can be provided to various downstream processes and systems. The exemplary systems and methods can provide modular systems and methods that can perform automated singulation, sortation, retrieval, and packing of items without any manual handling.

Abstract: The invention provides an algorithm-driven method that uses a set of mathematical techniques and numerical procedures to carry out an automatic design for therapeutic insoles. Objectives of the invention include relieving soft tissue overpressure, aligning bone segments and redistributing loads located in specific zones of the foot.

Abstract: A floating platform for high-power wind turbines, comprising a concrete substructure, said concrete substructure forming the base of the platform, which remains semi-submerged in the operating position, and consisting of a square lower slab on which a series of beams and five hollow reinforced concrete cylinders are constructed, distributed at the corners and the center of said lower slab; a metal superstructure supported on the concrete substructure and forming the base for connection with the wind turbine tower, said tower being coupled at the center thereof; and metal covers covering each of the cylinders, on which the metal superstructure is supported and to which vertical pillars are secured, linked together by beams, which join at the central pillar by an element whereon the base of the wind turbine tower is secured.

Abstract: A boring head is provided comprising a tool body (1) having a main rotation axis (R) about which the tool body (1) rotates during boring operations. The boring head further comprises a tool carrier (6) arranged in or on the tool body (1), a first motor (9) for displacing the tool carrier (6) relative to the tool body (1) and a clamping mechanism (26) with a clamping element (27, 55, 68, 81) for effecting a clamping force on the tool carrier (6), in order to prevent a displacement of the tool carrier (6) relative to the tool body (1) during boring operations. The clamping mechanism (26) is an active clamping mechanism which effects a clamping force that can be adjusted actively.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and processes for increasing the efficiency and accuracy of nucleic acid sequencing using techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods and systems provided herein may facilitate performing reactions such as emulsion PCR (ePCR) on samples comprising nucleic acids and beads. The methods provided herein may provide a higher throughput compared to existing technologies.

Abstract: A power toothbrush (10) is disclosed comprising a motor (12) for driving a brush head (15) of the power toothbrush and a controller (20) responsive to an operating mode selection signal and arranged to control said motor. The controller comprises a timer (22) for timing a total duration of a tooth brushing session with said power toothbrush and is adapted to, in a feedback mode of operation, calculate an average total duration of a tooth brushing session based on stored prior tooth brushing session times; define a target value based on the calculated average total duration and cause the generation of a sensory output during a tooth brushing session upon its duration reaching the target value to encourage the user to carry on brushing. Also disclosed is a method of evaluating tooth brushing session data generated by such a power toothbrush, a computer program product for implementing such a method, an electronic device adapted to implement such a method and an oral hygiene kit.

Abstract: A method and system determine network based access to restricted systems. The method includes receiving a request for a permission access status of a party seeking access to one of the restricted systems. A database of periodically updated lists of entities is accessed. A name of the party is extracted from the request. A determination is made whether the name does not match one of the entities. The name is decomposed into parts if the name not matching one of the entities. A determination is made whether any of the parts of the name matches one of the entities. A denial of access status is forwarded from the computer server to an external computing device if any of the parts of the name matches one of the entities.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for providing a user with feedback on their technique when using an oral care device. The method includes recording one or more previous oral care sessions and identifying one or more oral care habits based on the recorded one or more previous oral care sessions. Feedback is generated for encouraging the user to adjust an oral care habit of the one or more oral care habits and the user is provided with the feedback during a subsequent oral care session.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for controlling an operation of an electrical toothbrush with an interchangeable brush head. The method includes obtaining an existing operation mode of the electrical toothbrush and identifying a new interchangeable brush head when the new interchangeable brush head is provided to the electrical toothbrush. A new operation mode associated with the new interchangeable brush head is identified, the new operation mode being different from the existing operation mode. An input is requested from a user to confirm that the operation of the electrical toothbrush should change to the new operation mode. The operation mode of the electrical toothbrush is then changed to the new operation mode or maintained in the existing operation mode based on the user input.

Abstract: New soybean variety designated ‘20013989’ is described. ‘20013989’ is a soybean variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘2984004’, ‘2987416’, ‘2987413’, and ‘2987331’ are described. ‘2984004’, ‘2987416’, ‘2987413’, and ‘2987331’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘20012068’, ‘20012092’, ‘20012631’, ‘20011128’, ‘20012048’, ‘20012025’, ‘20012086’, ‘20012065’, ‘20012088’, ‘20012075’, ‘20012094’, ‘20012176’, ‘3007115’, ‘3002680’, ‘2999303’, ‘20207720’, ‘20208726’, ‘3476446’, ‘3477156’, ‘20208715’, and ‘20208749’ are described. ‘20012068’, ‘20012092’, ‘20012631’, ‘20011128’, ‘20012048’, ‘20012025’, ‘20012086’, ‘20012065’, ‘20012088’, ‘20012075’, ‘20012094’, ‘20012176’, ‘3007115’, ‘3002680’, ‘2999303’, ‘20207720’, ‘20208726’, ‘3476446’, ‘3477156’, ‘20208715’, and ‘20208749’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A protective lining which includes a self-curing potting sealant compound. The lining can be used for an aircraft part, such as a tank wall liner which can be manufactured in-situ by casting the sealant into a prepared mold that is formed at least at the bottom side by the part to be protected by the tank wall liner. Specifically, for fuel tanks, the bottom portion forms the bottom side of the mold, whereas the ribs and stringers form a circumferential wall of the mold that prevents flowing of the potting sealant compound into neighboring molds.

Abstract: Techniques for facilitating quantum pulse optimization using machine learning are provided. In one example, a system includes a classical processor and a quantum processor. The classical processor employs a quantum pulse optimizer to generate a quantum pulse based on a machine learning technique associated with one or more quantum computing processes. The quantum processor executes a quantum computing process based on the quantum pulse.

Abstract: New soybean variety designated ‘2984050’ is described. ‘2984050’ is a soybean variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A tank wall liner for a fuel tank includes a liner body made of a liner material. The liner material is a sealant or composite of sealant and fiber and/or textile materials. Multiple tank wall liners are installed on a tank wall and form a lining surface that seals the fuel in the tank from the tank skin. Also, a tank with the tank wall liner, an aircraft with a tank forming a portion of the fuselage, and methods of manufacturing the tank wall liner and the tank.

Abstract: A method and system determine network based access to restricted systems. The method includes receiving a request for a permission access status of a party seeking access to one of the restricted systems. A database of periodically updated lists of entities is accessed. A name of the party is extracted from the request. A determination is made whether the name does not match one of the entities. The name is decomposed into parts if the name not matching one of the entities. A determination is made whether any of the parts of the name matches one of the entities. A denial of access status is forwarded from the computer server to an external computing device if any of the parts of the name matches one of the entities.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an aeronautical sandwich panel with a honeycomb core and results in a core sealed to prevent infused resin from entering into the honeycomb core open cells while improving its mechanical properties, especially for curved or highly curved panels. In further embodiments, the invention proposes the automation of this process.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘21849321’, ‘21849413’, ‘21780846’, ‘21780941’, ‘21781499’, ‘21781501’, ‘21781585’, ‘21782047’, ‘21782089’, ‘21782361’, ‘21798080’, ‘21798396’, ‘21798776’, ‘21799075’, ‘21799453’, ‘21799792’ ‘21799939’, ‘21799942’, ‘21799960’, ‘21803279’, ‘21849316’, ‘21849415’, ‘21849543’, ‘21849629’, ‘21850070’, ‘21850082’, ‘21850087’, ‘21850111’, ‘21800592’, ‘21800737’, ‘21799951’, ‘21799528’, and ‘21797916’ are described. ‘21849321’, ‘21849413’, ‘21780846’, ‘21780941’, ‘21781499’, ‘21781501’, ‘21781585’, ‘21782047’, ‘21782089’, ‘21782361’, ‘21798080’, ‘21798396’, ‘21798776’, ‘21799075’, ‘21799453’, ‘21799792’ ‘21799939’, ‘21799942’, ‘21799960’, ‘21803279’, ‘21849316’, ‘21849415’, ‘21849543’, ‘21849629’, ‘21850070’, ‘21850082’, ‘21850087’, ‘21850111’, ‘21800592’, ‘21800737’, ‘21799951’, ‘21799528’, and ‘21797916’, are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘20911173’, ‘20920233’, ‘10021384708’, ‘21053121’, ‘21753644’, ‘21754422’, ‘21850415’, ‘21850671’, ‘21850684’, ‘10021330747’, ‘10021384680’, ‘21097054’, ‘10021388226’, ‘10020851479’, and ‘20270943’ are described. ‘20911173’, ‘20920233’, ‘10021384708’, ‘21053121’, ‘21753644’, ‘21754422’, ‘21850415’, ‘21850671’, ‘21850684’, ‘10021330747’, ‘10021384680’, ‘21097054’, ‘10021388226’, ‘10020851479’, and ‘20270943’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.