Abstract: A method for controlling motor assistance provided by a motor of an electric bike is disclosed. The method includes determining a variable rate of change of a governing factor, which defines the extent to which a governing factor changes over a defined time interval The rate of change is selected such that the governing factor is decremented when a current speed is greater than a target speed, and the governing factor is incremented when the current speed is less than the target speed. The method further includes adjusting an existing governing factor based on the rate of change of the governing factor determined. The method also includes applying the governing factor calculated to a motor assistance determined for actuating the motor. A greater governing factor results in greater motor assistance than a comparatively lesser governing factor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for restoring venous valve function. In some embodiments, for example, a system includes an implantable coil and a deployment device therefor. The implantable coil has a non-coiled configuration in a first state and a coiled configuration in a second state configured to compress incompetent valves. The deployment device includes a handle, an outer sheath, a needle, and a mandrel. The handle includes a first actuator and a second actuator. The outer sheath includes a side opening proximate a distal end. The needle is operatively coupled to the first actuator. The mandrel is operatively coupled to the second actuator. The mandrel is configured to push the implantable coil through a needle tip of the needle, which allows the implantable coil to transition from the first state within the deployment device to the second state outside of the deployment device such as around a vein.

Abstract: The following describes various applications and uses for a controllably rigidizable flexible, device or sheath, Such rigidizing mechanisms can allow for a transition between a rigid state and a flexible state of a sheath. Rigidization can be applied along an entire length of a flexible sheath or along select portions of the sheath, and the rigidization can be of varying stiffness. Rigidization can be user controlled or automatically controlled using computer processes.

Abstract: A device for measuring an intraocular pressure that includes: a pressure sensor configured to measure the intraocular pressure; an ultrasonic transducer electrically coupled to the pressure sensor and configured to receive ultrasonic waves and emit ultrasonic backscatter encoding a pressure measured by the pressure sensor, and a substrate attached to the pressure sensor and the ultrasonic transducer, and configured to interface a surface on or within an eye.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided. The gas turbine engine includes: a turbomachine; a fan including a plurality of fan blades rotatably driven by the turbomachine; a nacelle surrounding at least in part the plurality of fan blades of the fan; and a clearance control system including a control ring positioned at least partially within the nacelle, coupled to the nacelle, or both for control of a clearance gap between the plurality of fan blades and the nacelle.

Abstract: Sentiment capture by wireless network elements is provided herein. A method can include extracting, by a system comprising a processor, features of sensor data captured by a sensor, communicatively coupled to the system via a wireless communication network and located in an area, wherein the sensor data is representative of respective persons present in the area, resulting in extracted features; determining, by the system, sentiment data, representative of an emotional condition of the respective persons present in the area, by correlating the extracted features to circumstantial properties associated with the area; and generating, by the system based on the sentiment data, a response to a query for information associated with the area.

Abstract: An aesthetically-enhanced structure is formed by fusing a translucent layer with an aesthetic-enhancing layer. The translucent layer includes natural fibers impregnated by a thermoplastic. The translucent layer or the aesthetic-enhancing layer provide one or more aesthetic properties visible through the translucent layer, for example, a pattern, a color, a texture, a pigment, a dye, a design, an image or a relief.

Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices.

Abstract: While the described nocturnal neuro device can include in any suitable component, in some cases it includes a wearable apparatus for sleep disorder management. Such apparatus can include a housing having a case and a strap. In some cases, the apparatus includes one or more sensors that are configured to monitor one or more physiological indicators of a user, the one or more physiological indicators comprising at least one of a brain electrical activity of the user, a brain wave frequency of the user, and a brain image registered from the user. In some cases, the apparatus further includes a processor to analyze the physiological indicator of the user. In some cases, the apparatus includes a dispensary cartridge for providing olfactory feedback to the user, wherein the dispensary cartridge is configured to dispense an odor from a chemical disposed in the dispensary cartridge.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are optimized guide RNAs (gRNAs) and methods of designing and using said optimized gRNAs that have increased target binding specificity and reduced off-target binding.

Abstract: An intermedullary nail for targeted arthrodesis of the tibiotalar joint. The intramedullary nail may be advanced through a bore extending through the calcaneus, talus, and into the tibia. In an example, a distal end portion of the intramedullary nail is disposed proximal to the subtalar joint. It has been recognized that creation of a bore for introduction of the intramedullary nail does not significantly disrupt the articular surface area of the subtalar joint. Furthermore, locking fasteners used to secure the intramedullary nail may introduced laterally and/or anteriorly to facilitate benefits in relation to patient placement and manipulation during an operation. Furthermore, arthrodesis may be extended to adjacent anatomy through use of extension plates at least partially secured by locking fasteners also engaging the intramedullary nail.

Abstract: A watercraft (101), such as a submersible or submarine, is provided which includes a hull; a propulsion system (121) for propelling the hull through water; and a power plant which powers the propulsion system, the power plant including a heat engine (103) and a thermal energy source. The thermal energy source includes at least one material selected from the group consisting of nuclear isomers and radioisotopes.

Abstract: Herein, compounds, compositions and methods for modulating inclusion formation and stress granules in cells related to the onset of neurodegenerative diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, cancer, ophthalmological diseases, and viral infections are described.

Abstract: A method implemented via execution of computing instructions configured to run at one or more processors and stored at one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The method can include receiving, in real-time and through a computer network, a donation authorization from a donor via a donor user interface executed on a donor device. The donation authorization can include a donor token for the donor and a donee first token for a donee. The method further can include after receiving the donation authorization, facilitating, through the computer network, a sender financial institution to settle a donation amount with a receiver financial institution. A settlement time of when the sender financial institution settles the donation amount with the receiver financial institution can be independent from a posting time of when the receiver financial institution posts the donation amount to a donee account for the donee. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A motor assembly includes a motor, a controller controlling at least one aspect of operation of the motor, and a control housing defining a control chamber. The controller is in part received within the control chamber. The controller includes a main electronics board and a modular connector assembly. The modular connector assembly includes a secondary electronics board and a connector at least in part supporting the secondary electronics board. The connector includes an inner connector portion and an outer connector portion. The connector extends through the control housing such that the inner connector portion is disposed inside the control chamber and the outer connector portion is disposed outside the control chamber. The outer connector portion defines a first access portal facilitating access to a first component of the secondary electronics board.

Abstract: Operating a gaseous fuel engine includes spark-igniting gaseous hydrogen fuel and air, and propagating combustion gases of the spark-ignited mixture outwardly from a spark gap. The propagating combustion gases are impinged upon a cone surface of a piston so as to limit a flame area of the propagating combustion gases. Additional gaseous hydrogen fuel and air is ignited in the combustion cylinder by way of the propagating combustion gases to urge a piston toward a bottom-dead-center position.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a communications interface to receive raw data from an external source. The raw data includes a representation of an object. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a memory storage unit to store the raw data. The apparatus also includes a pre-processing engine to generate a coarse segmentation map and a joint heatmap from the raw data. The coarse segmentation map is to outline the object and the joint heatmap is to represent a point on the object. The apparatus further includes a neural network engine to receive the raw data, the coarse segmentation map, and the joint heatmap. The neural network engine is to generate a plurality of two-dimensional maps. Also, the apparatus includes a mesh creator engine to generate a three-dimensional mesh based on the plurality of two-dimensional maps.

Abstract: A system for authenticating a user includes a memory device, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a first biometric sample associated with a user from a biometric measurement device, and receive, substantially contemporaneously with receiving the first biometric sample, an image of a user credential, where the image includes credential data, such as any of a variety of personally identifiable information. The processor may also be configured to compare the received first biometric sample to at least one of: i) a second biometric sample included in the credential data, or ii) a third biometric sample stored by an authentication database in association with the user. Likewise, in at least some embodiments, the processor may determine whether to authenticate the user, such as based upon the comparison.

Abstract: Example split valves for regulating a first flowrate and a second flowrate of a fluid within a closed loop systems are disclosed herein. An example split valve includes an electrohydraulic servo valve coupled to a first piston via a first hydraulic flowline and a second hydraulic flowline, the first piston to include a piston shaft, a first head, and a second head; one or more bellows fixed to at least one of the first head or the second head, the one or more bellows to hermetically seal the fluid from a hydraulic fluid; and a control system connected to the electrohydraulic servo valve, the control system to adjust the first flowrate and the second flowrate of the fluid through a first fluid chamber, the first piston to be located in the first fluid chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to drying a wet coated seed material stream comprising an incoming wet granular biosolids stream mixed with a controlled size dried seed material recycling stream to produce a moist air and pellet stream, separating an uncontrolled size dried pellet stream from the moist air and pellet stream, diverting a recycle portion of the uncontrolled size dried pellet stream to be recycled, diverting the remainder of the uncontrolled size dried pellet stream to an outlet, resizing oversized pellets from the recycle portion of the uncontrolled size dried pellet stream to produce the controlled size dried seed material recycling stream, and mixing the controlled size dried seed material recycling stream with the incoming wet granular biosolids stream to produce the wet coated seed material stream. Oversized pellets may be selected using a screen. The oversized pellets may be resized using a crusher inline with the recycle stream.