Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for removing the color in protein-containing water beverages. Colorless protein-containing water beverages are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for trusted validation agent platform are described herein. A transaction is detected as potentially fraudulent based on user profile data of a user. A trusted validation agent is determined for the transaction using the user profile data. Remediation instructions are generated for the trusted validation agent using transaction data of the transaction. The remediation instructions are transmitted to the trusted validation agent. A disposition is determined for the transaction based on input received from the trusted validation agent. Transaction handling instructions are transmitted to a transaction processing system based on the disposition.

Abstract: A method for receiving, over a computer network, from a plurality of devices installed in an indoor farming module, a plurality of data associated with at least one of: a water level in a watering reservoir, a pH level in an irrigation system, a temperature in the indoor farming module, a humidity level in the indoor farming module, a carbon dioxide level in the indoor farming module, and a power relay status, filtering the received plurality of data on a remote computer based on a filtering field, displaying, in a plurality of panels, the filtered data received from the plurality of devices; configuring a plurality of schedules for the plurality of devices, wherein the plurality of schedules comprise at least one of an irrigation schedule, a lighting schedule, and a data collection schedule, and sending the configured plurality of schedules to one or more controllers of the indoor farming module.

Abstract: An injector includes a housing having a syringe assembly and an actuating mechanism at least partially disposed within the housing. The syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel that stores a medicament to be injected into a user, a needle assembly, and a filter member disposed adjacent to the needle assembly. The actuating mechanism is operatively coupled to the syringe assembly and includes a torque spring that exerts a torque to urge the medicament through the filter member to be injected into the user. The actuating mechanism further includes a damper mechanism that exerts an opposing force to dampen the motion exerted by the torque spring.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product are provided for performing automated eavesdropping detection and remediation. A distance between a first and second wireless client device is determined with reference to a wireless access point based on wireless signals transmitted by the devices. A first and second signal loss are determined with reference to the first and second wireless client devices and the wireless access point. Material properties for any physical structures between the first and second wireless client devices are derived based on the signal losses. A sound attenuation is determined between the first and second wireless client devices based on the material properties. It is determined whether a first user of the first wireless client device can hear audio of a second user of the second wireless client device based on the sound attenuation determined between the first wireless client device and the second wireless client device.

Abstract: Techniques presented herein generate virtual wireless topology within a network emulation for validation, testing, and troubleshooting of a wireless network. Methods involve obtaining wireless network topology information including a plurality of attributes related to at least two wireless devices and a physical space in which the at least two wireless devices are to be deployed in a wireless network in the physical space. The methods further involve generating a virtual wireless network of the wireless network in a network simulation based on the wireless network topology information and determining signal attenuation characteristics with respect to the at least two wireless devices in the virtual wireless network to evaluate operation of the wireless network in the physical space.

Abstract: A method comprises: by a computer device configured with an operating system that implements an Internet Protocol (IP) stack for communicating with an external network, creating a virtual network to include: virtual network devices respectively hosted in containers such that each virtual network device respectively includes an application, a container IP stack, and domain sockets; and a switch fabric to communicate with the domain sockets; and by the virtual network devices, exchanging application data with each other through the switch fabric using read and write operations to and from the domain sockets of the virtual network devices, without involving the IP stack of the operating system.

Abstract: A building assembly system for fabricating a multi-story building is described, wherein the building includes a vertical support core arranged on a base. Lift jacks are arranged between a top portion and a bottom portion of the vertical support core, and a reusable bridle is suspended from the plurality of lift jacks and slidably arranged on the vertical support core. A floor plate is assembled onto the bridle at an assembly level that is proximal to the base. The plurality of the lift jacks are operable to lift the bridle and the assembled floor plate to a design elevation on the vertical support core, and are operable to lower the bridle to the assembly level on the vertical support core after the floor plate has been secured to the vertical support core at the design elevation.

Abstract: A method performed by a computer device with a display comprises: generating a graphical user interface (GUI) that presents a layout of nodes on a display canvas; tagging each node in a subset of the nodes with a tag that identifies a common node property that the subset of the nodes share in common, to produce tagged nodes; and responsive to tagging, visually grouping the tagged nodes into a visible annotation on the display canvas, wherein the visible annotation is configured as a polygon that has vertices formed by the tagged nodes and sides extending between the vertices to form a perimeter around the tagged nodes, and that encloses an area filled with a fill characteristic to indicate the common node property.

Abstract: A multi-active-implantable-medical-device therapy system is disclosed, comprising a closed-loop neural stimulation (CLNS) device and a second active medical device. The CLNS device is configured to repeatedly execute a first activity, which involves delivering neural stimuli according to a stimulus parameter, measuring the intensities of responses evoked by the stimuli, and adjusting the stimulus parameter value to maintain the measured evoked response intensity at or near a target value. The second active medical device is configured to repeatedly execute a second activity. The system also includes a tracking device in communication with the CLNS device, which is configured to monitor a shared medium of the system to estimate the timing of the second activity. Based on the timing of the second activity, the CLNS device adjusts the timing of the first activity to mitigate interference from the second activity, thereby ensuring the effective execution of the first activity according to the adjusted timing.

Abstract: A warming device is disclosed. The warming device includes an interior void that is sized to accommodate an exterior plumbing fixture, like an outside faucet. The warming device includes a heating member that is automatically activated in response to a change in temperature. When activated, the heating member generates heat to help protect the exterior plumbing fixture from the elements.

Abstract: A first device includes a processor, a wireless communication device in data communication with the processor, and a hardware storage device in data communication with the processor. The hardware storage device includes instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the host device to compare a Quality of Server Subtype (QoS-Subtype) value to a matching rule of a policy table stored on the hardware storage device, determine a transmission policy based at least partially on the QoS-Subtype value, wherein the transmission policy includes a transmission rate with a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) index based at least partially on the QoS-Subtype, and transmit a transmission to a second device according to the transmission policy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a uterus. The system provides for independent and/or simultaneous tamponade and suction-based treatments. A device includes an intrauterine portion coupled to or integrally formed with a cervical portion. A bladder may be disposed within an outer body and configured to receive fluid to be deployed. The outer body defines suction openings, and patient fluid may be suctioned through a volume defined between the bladder and the outer body. The device may include one or more spacing features or struts to maintain the volume. A distal cap may facilitate distal expansion for the intrauterine portion to engage the fundus of the uterus. A cervical portion may be deployed to an expanded configuration within the cervix. The system may include a conduit defining at least three fluid pathways, a connector, and a control hub configured to be coupled to the device or the conduit via a connector.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to treatment regimens for treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS). These methods utilize administration of ofatumumab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, to the patient during a loading dose regimen and a maintenance regimen.

Abstract: A rack system for a commercial vehicle including at least one guide rail fixable to at least one vehicle structure of the commercial vehicle, and at least one rack slidingly supported by the guide rail back and forth in a lateral direction of the commercial vehicle. To laterally balance a loading of the commercial vehicle the rack system comprises at least one fixing unit for temporary fixing the rack selectively in one of several fixing positions disposed along the guide rail by fixing the rack to the guide rail and/or to the vehicle structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are glass pharmaceutical vials having sidewalls of reduced thickness. In embodiments, the glass pharmaceutical vial may include a glass body comprising a sidewall enclosing an interior volume. An outer diameter D of the glass body is equal to a diameter di of a glass vial of size X as defined by ISO 8362-1, wherein X is one of 2R, 3R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 15R, 20R, 25R, 30R, 50R, and 100R as defined by ISO 8362-1. However, the sidewall of the glass pharmaceutical vial comprises an average wall thickness Ti that is less than or equal to 0.85*s1, wherein s1 is a wall thickness of the glass vial of size X as defined by ISO 8362-1 and X is one of 2R, 3R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 15R, 20R, 25R, 30R, 50R, and 100R as defined by ISO 8362-1.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) as described herein, along with pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods to use these compounds, salts and compositions for treating viral infections, particularly infections caused by herpesviruses.

Abstract: Systems and techniques may be used for multiple biometric data authentication. An example technique may include receiving first biometric data and second biometric data, optionally combining the first biometric data and the second biometric data into combined biometric data, and comparing the first and second or the combined biometric data to stored biometric reference data associated with an account of a user to generate a similarity score. The example technique may include determining whether the similarity score exceeds a threshold value, and in response to determining that the similarity score exceeds the threshold value, outputting an indication.

Abstract: A device may include a housing having a bottom portion. The device may include one or more plugs, wherein the bottom portion of the housing includes a threaded portion configured to receive a cap, and an aperture configured to receive a power cable having a first diameter, wherein the threaded portion includes a compression tab configured to compress the power cable as the threaded portion receives the cap.

Abstract: An umbilical arterial catherization device comprising a brace and a dilator. The brace has a body for supporting and stabilizing an umbilical cord end. The body may have resilient foam for grasping the umbilical cord, and may include a strap operable to secure part of the body to itself, after being wrapped around the umbilical cord. The dilator has a hook for engaging an open end of an arterial lumen, and a catch operable to fix the dilator to the brace in a position for dilating the arterial lumen. Both hands may be used to place the dilator while the device serves to stabilize and support the umbilical cord without use of the hands. The device may include a lighting element for illuminating the end of the umbilical cord to aid in visualization of the arterial lumen and facilitate proper placement of the catch within the arterial lumen.