Abstract: A system and method for facilitating physical therapy that may include a wearable display, wearable sensors disposed at varying positions on a user, a processor comprising executable instructions configured to provide a virtual reality environment, virtual characters, and therapeutic activities on the wearable display, wherein the virtual characters interact with the user to provide at least form feedback and positive reinforcement. A new instance of the virtual reality environment, with identifiable differences, may be generated in response to a measured completion or partial completion of a therapeutic activity. Changes in the virtual reality environment may offer users continued indications of progression throughout the duration of a physical therapy program.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, context-based device arbitration techniques to select a voice-enabled device from multiple voice-enabled devices to provide a response to a command included in a speech utterance of a user. In some examples, the context-driven arbitration techniques may include determining a ranked list of voice-enabled devices that are ranked based on audio signal metric values for audio signals generated by each voice-enabled device, and iteratively moving through the list to determine, based on device states of the voice-enabled devices, whether one of the voice-enabled devices can perform an action responsive to the command. If the voice-enabled devices that detected the speech utterance are unable to perform the action responsive to the command, all other voice-enabled devices associated with an account may be analyzed to determine whether one of the other voice-enabled devices can perform the action responsive to the command in the speech utterance.

Abstract: A system can receive a request from a client to perform a job via a multi-cloud platform at a leader management node. The system can, based on receiving the request, send respective first inquiries to respective management nodes of a group of management nodes, wherein the respective first inquiries inquire about respective available processing resources of the respective cloud platforms to perform the job. The system can, based on receiving respective responses from the respective management nodes, determine a first proposal for reservation of computing resources for the request among the respective cloud platforms. The system can select a subgroup leader node from the group of management nodes, wherein the subgroup leader node is configured to perform a commit operation for the reservation of the computing resources in parallel with the leader management node sending respective second inquiries to the respective management nodes and determining a second proposal.

Abstract: A server is provided and is programmed to automatically determine, based on the identification data that uniquely identifies a patient device, whether there is an upgrade to the code or data (e.g., software or firmware) stored in the electronic memory of the patient device that can be applied thereto. In response to determination that there is an upgrade that can be applied, a data package is delivered to the patient device via the first wireless transceiver, the data package to be automatically applied to the electronic memory of the patient device.

Abstract: A dynamic spatial monitoring platform is disclosed that provides improved management and compliance with guest-spacing requirements. The spatial monitoring platform may include a plurality of tracking modules that are configured to capture environmental data of an environment with guests. The environmental data is processed to identify spacing or distancing between guests and in response, cause one or more images to be displayed or projected by the tracking modules to provide visual feedback to one or more guests relating to their spatial relationship with other guests.

Abstract: A server is provided and is programmed to automatically determine, based on the identification data that uniquely identifies a patient device, whether there is an upgrade to the code or data (e.g., software or firmware) stored in the electronic memory of the patient device that can be applied thereto. In response to determination that there is an upgrade that can be applied, a data package is delivered to the patient device via the first wireless transceiver, the data package to be automatically applied to the electronic memory of the patient device.

Abstract: A server is provided and is programmed to automatically determine, based on the identification data that uniquely identifies a patient device, whether there is an upgrade to the code or data (e.g., software or firmware) stored in the electronic memory of the patient device that can be applied thereto. In response to determination that there is an upgrade that can be applied, a data package is delivered to the patient device via the first wireless transceiver, the data package to be automatically applied to the electronic memory of the patient device.

Abstract: A server is provided and is programmed to automatically determine, based on the identification data that uniquely identifies a patient device, whether there is an upgrade to the code or data (e.g., software or firmware) stored in the electronic memory of the patient device that can be applied thereto. In response to determination that there is an upgrade that can be applied, a data package is delivered to the patient device via the first wireless transceiver, the data package to be automatically applied to the electronic memory of the patient device.

Abstract: A system for generating complementary data for a visual display that includes one or plurality of wearable sensors that collect tracking data for a users position, orientation, and movement. The sensor(s) are in communication with at least one processor that may be configured to receive tracking data, identify missing tracking data, generate complementary data to substitute for missing tracking data, generate a 3D model comprised of tracking data and complementary data, and communicate the 3D model to a display. Complementary tracking data may be generated by comparison to a key pose library, by comparison to past tracking data, or by inverse kinematics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature-controlled child support and transfer device for cooling and warming a child positioned in the seat. More specifically, the seat has a Peltier unit for controlling temperature of air blowing onto the seat and has a fan unit for blowing air. The seat has a power source, a temperature control to control temperature and a fan control to control speed of the fan. In another embodiment, the seat has heating grids for providing heat to the seat and a fan unit coupled to a conduit for blowing cool air onto the seat. The seat can be used with vehicle, stroller, swing, crib, or bassinet.

Abstract: A server is provided and is programmed to automatically determine, based on the identification data that uniquely identifies a patient device, whether there is an upgrade to the code or data (e.g., software or firmware) stored in the electronic memory of the patient device that can be applied thereto. In response to determination that there is an upgrade that can be applied, a data package is delivered to the patient device via the first wireless transceiver, the data package to be automatically applied to the electronic memory of the patient device.

Abstract: A server is provided and is programmed to automatically determine, based on the identification data that uniquely identifies a patient device, whether there is an upgrade to the code or data (e.g., software or firmware) stored in the electronic memory of the patient device that can be applied thereto. In response to determination that there is an upgrade that can be applied, a data package is delivered to the patient device via the first wireless transceiver, the data package to be automatically applied to the electronic memory of the patient device.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, context-based device arbitration techniques to select a voice-enabled device from multiple voice-enabled devices to provide a response to a command included in a speech utterance of a user. In some examples, the context-driven arbitration techniques may include determining a ranked list of voice-enabled devices that are ranked based on audio signal metric values for audio signals generated by each voice-enabled device, and iteratively moving through the list to determine, based on device states of the voice-enabled devices, whether one of the voice-enabled devices can perform an action responsive to the command. If the voice-enabled devices that detected the speech utterance are unable to perform the action responsive to the command, all other voice-enabled devices associated with an account may be analyzed to determine whether one of the other voice-enabled devices can perform the action responsive to the command in the speech utterance.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, context-based device arbitration techniques to select a voice-enabled device from multiple voice-enabled devices to provide a response to a command included in a speech utterance of a user. In some examples, the context-driven arbitration techniques may include determining a ranked list of voice-enabled devices that are ranked based on audio signal metric values for audio signals generated by each voice-enabled device, and iteratively moving through the list to determine, based on device states of the voice-enabled devices, whether one of the voice-enabled devices can perform an action responsive to the command. If the voice-enabled devices that detected the speech utterance are unable to perform the action responsive to the command, all other voice-enabled devices associated with an account may be analyzed to determine whether one of the other voice-enabled devices can perform the action responsive to the command in the speech utterance.

Abstract: A method of controlling camera and illumination systems may trigger a camera system to start exposing. An illumination system is also triggered to illuminate an infrared exposure of the camera system. The method also triggers multiple camera and illumination systems. In addition, a method of identification by a transmitter is provided. The method provides for modulating an infrared light source with a unique pattern to identify an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and then sending the modulated light pattern to a receiver.

Abstract: A system for generating complementary data for a visual display that includes one or plurality of wearable sensors that collect tracking data for a users position, orientation, and movement. The sensor(s) are in communication with at least one processor that may be configured to receive tracking data, identify missing tracking data, generate complementary data to substitute for missing tracking data, generate a 3D model comprised of tracking data and complementary data, and communicate the 3D model to a display. Complementary tracking data may be generated by comparison to a key pose library, by comparison to past tracking data, or by inverse kinematics.

Abstract: A mineral insulated heating cable for a heat tracing system. The heating cable includes a sheath having at least a first, and optionally a second layer, wherein the thermal conductivity of the second layer is greater than a thermal conductivity of the first layer. In addition, the first and second layers are in intimate thermal contact. The heating cable also includes at least one heating conductor for generating heat and a dielectric layer located within the sheath for electrically insulating the heating conductor, wherein the sheath, heating conductor and dielectric layer form a heating section. In addition, the heating cable includes a conduit for receiving the heating section. Further, the heating cable includes a cold lead section and a hot-cold joint for connecting the heating and cold lead sections. In addition, a high emissivity coating may be formed on the first layer.

Abstract: A system for treating recycled cellulosic fibers to improve paper, board and tissue quality; the system involves fractionating recycled fibers into a short fiber portion and a long fiber portion. The short fiber portion is split into an original short fiber portion and a refinable portion. The refinable portion is processed into glue pulp. The glue pulp is refined to targeted, measured fiber properties. Varying amounts of the glue pulp, original short unrefined fibers, and long unrefined fibers are blended together to form an optimized slurry that is processed by a paper machine into an optimized recycled paper product. The process provides for improved drainage with the same or better paper properties allowing for cost reductions in fabrication.

Abstract: A dynamic spatial monitoring platform is disclosed that provides improved management and compliance with guest-spacing requirements. The spatial monitoring platform may include a plurality of tracking modules that are configured to capture environmental data of an environment with guests. The environmental data is processed to identify spacing or distancing between guests and in response, cause one or more images to be displayed or projected by the tracking modules to provide visual feedback to one or more guests relating to their spatial relationship with other guests.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating physical therapy that may include a wearable display, wearable sensors disposed at varying positions on a user, a processor comprising executable instructions configured to provide a virtual reality environment, virtual characters, and therapeutic activities on the wearable display, wherein the virtual characters interact with the user to provide at least form feedback and positive reinforcement. A new instance of the virtual reality environment, with identifiable differences, may be generated in response to a measured completion or partial completion of a therapeutic activity. Changes in the virtual reality environment may offer users continued indications of progression throughout the duration of a physical therapy program.