Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for pairing multiple devices into a designated group for a communication session are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes processing, via at least a portion of multiple processing devices, information associated with a network in connection with one or more device pairing requests from one or more of the processing devices; implementing, via at least one the multiple processing devices, a pairing algorithm, wherein the pairing algorithm comprises searching for one or more of the processing devices, in accordance with one or more temporal values associated with the at least one processing device and at least one of the one or more device pairing requests corresponding thereto, and one or more pairing parameters; and automatically pairing, via the network and based on the pairing algorithm, the at least one processing device to one or more of the processing devices.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for pairing multiple devices into a designated group for a communication session are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes processing, via at least a portion of multiple processing devices, information associated with a network in connection with one or more device pairing requests from one or more of the processing devices; implementing, via at least one the multiple processing devices, a pairing algorithm, wherein the pairing algorithm comprises searching for one or more of the processing devices, in accordance with one or more temporal values associated with the at least one processing device and at least one of the one or more device pairing requests corresponding thereto, and one or more pairing parameters; and automatically pairing, via the network and based on the pairing algorithm, the at least one processing device to one or more of the processing devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mirror assembly for dental applications. There is a need for a device that helps communication between patients and their dentists. The present mirror assembly provides a reference point to enhance communication. The mirror assembly comprises a mirror glass having a reflective surface, a frame surrounding the mirror glass, and one or more molded teeth positioned on the frame. The one or more molded teeth may be reflected by the mirror glass, and the mirror assembly may be viewed by the patient, the dentist, or both.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a recombinant Moringa oleifera coagulant protein (MO) in Bacillus includes the expression of a recombinant nucleic acid encoding the MO protein fused or linked to a Bacillus signal peptide (SP). The nucleic acid can also be modified by codon optimization for enhanced expression of the MO protein in bacteria. The recombinant MO protein has coagulation/flocculation activity and can be used in the treatment of contaminated water, particularly drinking water. Vectors and nucleic acid constructs encoding the MO protein and SP, and host bacterial cells are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for local determination of geo-location data by user devices are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes obtaining geo-location data associated with one or more access points within a given proximity of a previously-determined geo-location of a user processing device; detecting one or more access points within the given proximity of the user processing device; comparing the one or more detected access points to the obtained geo-location data; and determining geo-location data associated with the user processing device based at least in part on the comparing of the one or more detected access points to the obtained geo-location data.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for local determination of geo-location data by user devices are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes obtaining geo-location data associated with one or more access points within a given proximity of a previously-determined geo-location of a user processing device; detecting one or more access points within the given proximity of the user processing device; comparing the one or more detected access points to the obtained geo-location data; and determining geo-location data associated with the user processing device based at least in part on the comparing of the one or more detected access points to the obtained geo-location data.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for determining a set of access points in response to a geo-location request are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes determining, based on geo-location information comprising a set of at least two coordinates attributed to at least one device, geo-location information attributed to a set of multiple access points; identifying two or more access point subs-sets from the set of access points, wherein each of the access point sub-sets comprises one or more of the access points; comparing geo-location information attributed to additional devices to the access points within each of the sub-sets; and outputting, to the at least one device as a response to a request for geo-location information comprising a set of at least two coordinates and based on said comparing, information pertaining to at least one of the sub-sets and the geo-location information attributed to the at least one device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for locating items, people, and/or animals are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, locator devices for locating a target device are provided, the locator devices comprising: a first transceiver configured to communicate with a second transceiver in the target device; a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver configured to receive data from a plurality of satellites for calculating a location; a visual indicator; and a hardware processor that: receives signals from the first transceiver; calculates an estimated distance between the locator device and a target device based on the signals; controls whether the GNSS receiver is powered on or off based on the estimated distance; and causes the visual indicator indicate an estimated direction to the target device from the locator device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for pairing multiple devices into a designated group for a communication session are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes processing, via at least a portion of multiple processing devices, information associated with a network in connection with one or more device pairing requests from one or more of the processing devices; implementing, via at least one the multiple processing devices, a pairing algorithm, wherein the pairing algorithm comprises searching for one or more of the processing devices, in accordance with one or more temporal values associated with the at least one processing device and at least one of the one or more device pairing requests corresponding thereto, and one or more pairing parameters; and automatically pairing, via the network and based on the pairing algorithm, the at least one processing device to one or more of the processing devices.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for data compression are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes compressing at least a first portion of geo-location information attributed to at least a portion of one or more access points; converting at least a second portion of geo-location information attributed to the at least a portion of the one or more access points to one or more polar coordinates; converting the one or more polar coordinates attributed thereto to at least one position on a data structure configured to have one or more predetermined properties; generating at least one compressed access point geo-location data output comprising the compressed at least first portion of geo-location information and the at least one position on the data structure; and outputting the at least one compressed access point geo-location data output to at least one user device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for generating a frequency hopping arrangement are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes calculating a number of useable frequency channels between a starting frequency channel and a stopping frequency channel for a frequency hopping arrangement for a communication session; calculating a frequency channel step value based at least in part on a predetermined required minimum number of frequency channels for the frequency hopping arrangement; selecting frequency channel values to be used in the communication session by iterating through frequency channel values for the useable frequency channels between the starting frequency channel and the stopping frequency channel at intervals of a random frequency channel selection offset value; and establishing the frequency hopping arrangement based at least in part on the selected frequency channel values.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for pairing multiple devices into a designated group for a communication session are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes processing, via at least a portion of multiple processing devices, information associated with a network in connection with one or more device pairing requests from one or more of the processing devices; implementing, via at least one the multiple processing devices, a pairing algorithm, wherein the pairing algorithm comprises searching for one or more of the processing devices, in accordance with one or more temporal values associated with the at least one processing device and at least one of the one or more device pairing requests corresponding thereto, and one or more pairing parameters; and automatically pairing, via the network and based on the pairing algorithm, the at least one processing device to one or more of the processing devices.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for automated scotopic adaptation are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes measuring ambient illumination levels associated with at least one user over a first period of time; measuring illumination intensity levels generated by one or more illumination source devices during at least a portion of the first period of time; generating a scotopic adaptation model associated with the at least one user by processing at least a portion of the measured ambient illumination levels in conjunction with processing at least a portion of the measured illumination intensity levels; and automatically adjusting one or more illumination intensity levels generated by at least a portion of the one or more illumination source devices based at least in part on the scotopic adaptation model and one or more ambient illumination levels associated with the at least one user detected over a second period of time.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for determining a set of access points in response to a geo-location request are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes determining, based on geo-location information comprising a set of at least two coordinates attributed to at least one device, geo-location information attributed to a set of multiple access points; identifying two or more access point subs-sets from the set of access points, wherein each of the access point sub-sets comprises one or more of the access points; comparing geo-location information attributed to additional devices to the access points within each of the sub-sets; and outputting, to the at least one device as a response to a request for geo-location information comprising a set of at least two coordinates and based on said comparing, information pertaining to at least one of the sub-sets and the geo-location information attributed to the at least one device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for generating transmission arrangements for device group communication sessions are provided herein.

Abstract: A recombinant Moringa oleifera coagulant protein (MO) produced and secreted by Bacillus has coagulation/flocculation activity. The MO protein and the Bacillus host cells expressing the MO protein can be used in compositions and methods for treating contaminated water, such as drinking water or waste water. The MO protein can coagulate or flocculate suspended solid impurities in the water, which can then be removed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for determining a set of access points in response to a geo-location request are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes determining, based on geo-location information comprising a set of at least two coordinates attributed to at least one device, geo-location information attributed to a set of multiple access points; identifying two or more access point subs-sets from the set of access points, wherein each of the access point sub-sets comprises one or more of the access points; comparing geo-location information attributed to additional devices to the access points within each of the sub-sets; and outputting, to the at least one device as a response to a request for geo-location information comprising a set of at least two coordinates and based on said comparing, information pertaining to at least one of the sub-sets and the geo-location information attributed to the at least one device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for data compression are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes compressing a first portion of geo-location information attributed to each of one or more access points; converting a second portion of geo-location information attributed to each of the access points to polar coordinates; converting, for each of the access points, the polar coordinates attributed thereto to a position on a data structure configured to have one or more predetermined properties; generating a compressed access point geo-location data output comprising the compressed at least first portion of geo-location information attributed to each of the access points and the position on the data structure attributed to each of the access points; and outputting the compressed access point geo-location data output to a user device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for automated scotopic adaptation are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes measuring ambient illumination levels associated with at least one user over a first period of time; measuring illumination intensity levels generated by one or more illumination source devices during at least a portion of the first period of time; generating a scotopic adaptation model associated with the at least one user by processing at least a portion of the measured ambient illumination levels in conjunction with processing at least a portion of the measured illumination intensity levels; and automatically adjusting one or more illumination intensity levels generated by at least a portion of the one or more illumination source devices based at least in part on the scotopic adaptation model and one or more ambient illumination levels associated with the at least one user detected over a second period of time.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for generating a frequency hopping arrangement are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes calculating a number of useable frequency channels between a starting frequency channel and a stopping frequency channel for a frequency hopping arrangement for a communication session; calculating a frequency channel step value based at least in part on a predetermined required minimum number of frequency channels for the frequency hopping arrangement; selecting frequency channel values to be used in the communication session by iterating through frequency channel values for the useable frequency channels between the starting frequency channel and the stopping frequency channel at intervals of a random frequency channel selection offset value; and establishing the frequency hopping arrangement based at least in part on the selected frequency channel values.