Abstract: A line launcher includes a launcher body extending along a longitudinal axis between a rear end and a front end. The line launcher further includes a handle, a trigger, and a removable battery. The line launcher further includes a compressed gas charge assembly. The line launcher further includes an elongated barrel coupled to the body at the front end. The line launcher further includes a throwline assembly, the throwline assembly including a projectile and a throwline, the projectile insertable into and ejectable from the elongated barrel.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and corresponding system perform generative design of an energy storage device. The method automatically builds at least one model of the energy storage device. The building is based on a design parameter space and employs a machine learning process. The method automatically performs a simulation of the energy storage device using the design parameter space, a design evaluation space, and the at least one model built. The performing produces at least one prediction. The method automatically evolves at least one of (i) the design parameter space and (ii) the design evaluation space. In an event the at least one prediction indicates that a product design objective or model design objective has been achieved, the method automatically converges on the design parameter space evolved, thereby completing a generative design of the energy storage device and, otherwise, repeats the building, performing, and evolving.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and corresponding computer-based system generate a three-dimensional (3D) multi-scale model of a 3D system. The computer-implemented method generates, at a given scale, an artifact model that indicates properties, characteristics, and artifacts of the 3D system. The computer-implemented method modifies a series of representational models of the 3D system based on the artifact model generated. Modifying the series includes mapping the properties, characteristics, and artifacts to a representational model in the series of representational models at a higher scale or lower scale relative to the given scale. The mapping bridges a given representational model of the series of representational models at the given scale and the representational model at the higher scale or lower scale.

Abstract: Organ segmentation in chest X-rays using convolutional neural networks is disclosed. One embodiment provides a method to train a convolutional segmentation network with chest X-ray images to generate pixel-level predictions of target classes. Another embodiment will also train a critic network with an input mask, wherein the input mask is one of a segmentation network mask and a ground truth annotation, and outputting a probability that the input mask is the ground truth annotation instead of the prediction by the segmentation network, and to provide the probability output by the critic network to the segmentation network to guide the segmentation network to generate masks more consistent with learned higher-order structures.

Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite (CMC) is formed by infiltrating a metal or alloy into a fiber preform in a reactor or furnace that is separated into multiple discrete temperature zones. The gradual cooling of the CMC is controlled, such that upon solidification, a narrow, planar, solidification front is created which allows the expanding metal or alloy to move into a hotter section of the fiber preform, opposed to the surface of the CMC. A discrete solidification front is established that moves through the ceramic matrix composite (CMC) as the composite cools.

Abstract: A method includes receiving topic names from a metrology interface device, where the topic names correspond to data generated by metrology devices associated with a manufacturing operation. The method also includes accessing a data stream from the metrology interface device. The data stream includes converted metrology data (in a common format) from the metrology devices and corresponding topic names. The method further includes extracting first converted metrology data from the data stream based on a first topic name of the topic names. The first converted metrology data is generated by converting first metrology data from a first metrology device of the metrology devices to the first converted metrology data having the common format. The method also includes comparing the first converted metrology data to a specification, detecting a condition based on the comparison, and sending a command to a manufacturing device based on the condition.

Abstract: The invention provides a sensor assembly embeddable within an oral appliance comprising a sensing means; and a data processing means coupled to the sensing means for processing data obtained by the sensing means; wherein the sensing means and the data processing means are sealed within a deformable layer.

Abstract: Organ segmentation in chest X-rays using convolutional neural networks is disclosed. One embodiment provides a method to train a convolutional segmentation network with chest X-ray images to generate pixel-level predictions of target classes. Another embodiment will also train a critic network with an input mask, wherein the input mask is one of a segmentation network mask and a ground truth annotation, and outputting a probability that the input mask is the ground truth annotation instead of the prediction by the segmentation network, and to provide the probability output by the critic network to the segmentation network to guide the segmentation network to generate masks more consistent with learned higher-order structures.

Abstract: Organ segmentation in chest X-rays using convolutional neural networks is disclosed. One embodiment provides a method to train a convolutional segmentation network with chest X-ray images to generate pixel-level predictions of target classes. Another embodiment will also train a critic network with an input mask, wherein the input mask is one of a segmentation network mask and a ground truth annotation, and outputting a probability that the input mask is the ground truth annotation instead of the prediction by the segmentation network, and to provide the probability output by the critic network to the segmentation network to guide the segmentation network to generate masks more consistent with learned higher-order structures.

Abstract: A network system is configured to facilitate a safe service coordination environment. The network system detects abnormal user states (e.g., sleepiness, inebriation, etc.) and provides corrective recommendations to those users. To do so, client devices executing an application send information associated with the service to the network system. The network system determines an aggregate set of service characteristics based on the aggregate telematics data. The network system also determines a provider profile for a provider providing service in the environment describing the deviation of the user's driving characteristics from the aggregate service characteristics. Based on the difference between the aggregate characteristics and the user profile, the network system determines the provider state using a state verification process. Based on the determined provider state, the network system determines a set of corrective recommendations and sends the corrective recommendations to the provider device.

Abstract: A blade track assembly is disclosed. The blade track assembly comprises a plurality of ceramic matrix composite blade track segments arranged circumferentially adjacent to one another around a central axis. Each of the blade track segments includes an arcuate runner extending in a circumferential direction around a portion of the central axis and is coupled to circumferentially adjacent blade track segments.

Abstract: A method includes receiving topic names from a metrology interface device, where the topic names correspond to data generated by metrology devices associated with a manufacturing operation. The method also includes accessing a data stream from the metrology interface device. The data stream includes converted metrology data (in a common format) from the metrology devices and corresponding topic names. The method further includes extracting first converted metrology data from the data stream based on a first topic name of the topic names. The first converted metrology data is generated by converting first metrology data from a first metrology device of the metrology devices to the first converted metrology data having the common format. The method also includes comparing the first converted metrology data to a specification, detecting a condition based on the comparison, and sending a command to a manufacturing device based on the condition.

Abstract: A network system is configured to facilitate a safe service coordination environment. The network system detects abnormal user states (e.g., sleepiness, inebriation, etc.) and provides corrective recommendations to those users. To do so, client devices executing an application send information associated with the service to the network system. The network system determines an aggregate set of service characteristics based on the aggregate telematics data. The network system also determines a provider profile for a provider providing service in the environment describing the deviation of the user's driving characteristics from the aggregate service characteristics. Based on the difference between the aggregate characteristics and the user profile, the network system determines the provider state using a state verification process. Based on the determined provider state, the network system determines a set of corrective recommendations and sends the corrective recommendations to the provider device.

Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite (CMC) is formed by infiltrating a metal or alloy into a fiber preform in a reactor or furnace that is separated into multiple discrete temperature zones. The gradual cooling of the CMC is controlled, such that upon solidification, a narrow, planar, solidification front is created which allows the expanding metal or alloy to move into a hotter section of the fiber preform, opposed to the surface of the CMC. A discrete solidification front is established that moves through the ceramic matrix composite (CMC) as the composite cools.

Abstract: Organ segmentation in chest X-rays using convolutional neural networks is disclosed. One embodiment provides a method to train a convolutional segmentation network with chest X-ray images to generate pixel-level predictions of target classes. Another embodiment will also train a critic network with an input mask, wherein the input mask is one of a segmentation network mask and a ground truth annotation, and outputting a probability that the input mask is the ground truth annotation instead of the prediction by the segmentation network, and to provide the probability output by the critic network to the segmentation network to guide the segmentation network to generate masks more consistent with learned higher-order structures.

Abstract: A broadband blade monopole antenna is disclosed. The broadband blade monopole antenna includes a body portion that is substantially flat to define a two-dimensional plane that the body portion extends along. The body portion defines an outer perimeter having four sides. The four sides are grouped into two pairs of equal-length sides positioned directly adjacent to each other. The broadband blade monopole antenna provides at least about 100% impedance bandwidth.

Abstract: A cable drive system for solar tracking for solar array systems. The cable drive system employs one or more cables wound around a drive pulley of a drive device and one or more driven pulleys of respective rotatable solar assemblies of the solar array system. The system may use a tension device such as a spring or weight that returns the solar array system to an initial position at the end of the day. The drive device may be an active or passive solar tracker. The disclosed techniques of rotating solar panels are flexible, inexpensive, and reliable. The techniques can apply to any solar technology that benefit from following the sun.

Abstract: A method of controlling the discharge of waste water from a toilet includes the installation of a valve in the discharge outlet of the toilet, the valve including a valve body and a spring-loaded valve closure member that is movable relative to the valve body into an open position during flushing of the toilet against the action of its spring-loading and which is returned to the closed position by the action of its spring-loading on completion of the flushing operation.

Abstract: A network computer system verifies users for a network service using verification input provided by existing users. The network computer system may determine a set of existing users of the network service based on information obtained from an information resource of the user's computing device. The network computer system may cause a mobile device of each existing user in the set to output content that includes an identifier of the user requesting verification. The network computer system may detect a response action generated in response to the provided content from at least one existing user of the set. The network computer system may determine an account value based on each detected response action.