Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for facilitating shopping and purchasing. The systems and methods for facilitating shopping and purchasing use an identity tag as an item tracker and/or a transaction enabler.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for concurrently visualizing real user's session data with a playback of a user's experience during a session. The disclosed techniques can correlate session data collected in response to interactions with an application during a user's session with session recreation data generated by the application and recorded during the user's session. The correlations between the session data and the recreation data can be used to render and control a recreation of the user's experience during the session concurrently with a visualization of the session data.

Abstract: A method comprising segmenting at least one vertebral body from at least one image of a first three-dimensional image data set. The method comprises receiving at least one image of a second three-dimensional image data set. The method comprises registering the segmented at least one vertebral body from the at least one image of the first three-dimensional image data set with the at least one image of the second three-dimensional image data set. The method comprises determining a position of the at least one surgical implant based on the at least one image of the second three-dimensional image data set and a three-dimensional geometric model of the at least one surgical implant. The method comprises overlaying a virtual representation of the at least one surgical implant on the registered and segmented at least one vertebral body from the at least one image of the first three-dimensional image data set.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and/or the like are provided for an adapter. An adapter may include a block having a top surface, a bottom surface, and four sides; at least one adapter pocket configured to receive at least a portion of a toolset adapter for a toolset, wherein the adapter pocket is disposed on the top surface of the block; a plurality of fastener holes, each of the plurality of fastener holes being configured to receive one or more fastening devices, wherein the plurality of fastener holes are disposed annularly around the at least one adapter pocket; a plurality of machine attachment holes configured to receive one or more fasteners and thereby secure the adapter to a machining device, wherein the plurality of machine attachment holes are disposed on the top surface of the block; and a fluid hole being configured to receive one or more fluids.

Abstract: A double shear radius rod mounting system is provided. The system includes a double shear bracket, a coupling system, and a vehicle member adjacent a wheel of a vehicle. The double shear bracket is coupled to the vehicle member. The coupling system couples a rod end of a radius rod between the vehicle member and the double shear bracket to supply shear force resistance on two sides of the rod ends. The double shear bracket comprises a base plate, a shear plate, and connector plates coupled between the base plate and the shear plate to retain the shear plate parallel with the base plate. The vehicle member is a shear plate on one side of the rod end and the shear plate of the double shear bracket on an opposing side of the rod end.

Abstract: A rod shape visualisation device (1) is proposed for providing information on the desired shape of a posterior spinal rod during a bending process whilst being arranged in a sterile operation area. The rod shape visualisation device (1) comprises: (a) a sterile case (10) comprising a housing portion (11) including an entrance aperture (12) and a cover (13). sized and shaped to seal the entrance aperture (12). the sterile case (10) further comprising an inner lumen (14) configured to come in contact with non-sterile or sterile objects. and (b) a non-sterile or sterile visualisation template (40) comprising a displaying side providing information on the desired shape of a posterior rod. The rod shape visualisation device (1) defines a first. open state in which the cover (13) is open, and a second. closed state in which the cover (13) is closed. wherein in the closed state. the displaying side of the visualisation template (40) is visibly arranged in the inner lumen (14).

Abstract: A system includes one or more memory devices storing instructions, and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to perform steps of a method for providing an interactive virtual environment. The system may receive environmental data, and augment the environmental data by adding virtual environmental data. The system may then provide this virtual environment to two or more devices. The system can then receive user input, and modify the virtual environment in response to those inputs.

Abstract: A method of analyzing a performance of a microservices-based application comprises generating a plurality of traces from a plurality of spans associated with the microservices-based application. The method also comprises generating a plurality of data sets each associated with a respective analysis mode of a plurality of analysis modes using the plurality of traces, wherein each analysis mode extracts a different level of detail for analyzing the performance of the services in the application from the plurality of spans. Further, the method comprises selecting, based on a first user query, a first analysis mode from the plurality of analysis modes for generating a response to the first user query. The method also comprises accessing a data set of the plurality of data sets that is associated with the first analysis mode and generating the response to the first user query using the data set associated with the first analysis mode.

Abstract: A method of rendering a service graph illustrating dependencies between a frontend and a backend of an application comprises generating a plurality of frontend traces from a plurality of frontend spans and generating a plurality of backend traces from a plurality of backend spans ingested from the application. The method also comprises aggregating frontend metrics data using the plurality of frontend traces and backend metrics data using the plurality of backend traces. The method further comprises determining connection information between one or more frontend traces of the plurality of frontend traces and corresponding backend traces of the plurality of backend traces. The method also comprises rendering the service graph using the connection information and the aggregated frontend and backend metrics data.

Abstract: A ladder rack includes a base having a connection for engaging with a hitch receiver of a vehicle; an H frame connected to the base and supported above the base, the H frame having one or more horizontal arms extending between a first side and a second side; a first pair of L brackets attached to H frame and extending therefrom at a top position; a second pair of L brackets attached to the H frame and extending therefrom at a bottom position; a locking arm pivotally engaged with the second pair of L brackets and configured to pivot from an open position to a closed position; and a lock receiver having a first portion attached to the locking arm and a second portion attached to the H bracket, the lock receiver closes when the locking arm is in a closed position; the lock receiver is to receive a lock to hold the locking arm in the closed position.

Abstract: Described are devices, systems, and methods that enable greater control and customization of variable suspension systems via mechanical modification, among other advantages. In one example, a linkage device is configured to be attached to a suspension arm of a vehicle and to a vehicle frame of the vehicle. The linkage device is configured to mechanically modify one or more physical states detected by a sensor of the vehicle, thereby causing the sensor to output modified signals to a controller, and causing the controller to output modified control signals to a variable shock absorber connected between the vehicle frame and the suspension arm, thereby modifying one or more variable physical properties of the variable shock absorber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and method for registering a first three-dimensional medical image dataset taken with a first image capturing device with a second 3D dataset taken with a second image capturing device.

Abstract: A method comprising capturing a pose of a surgical tool at a surgical site of a patient. The method includes determining a range of movement of the surgical tool at the surgical site, in response to the captured pose. The method includes displaying a representation of the determined range of movement onto an image associated with the surgical site. The method includes providing one or more instructions to limit a movement of a robotic device according to the determined range of movement.

Abstract: A clevis for a rack and pinion steering box is provided. The clevis includes a base and two arms extending from the base to form a U-shape with each arm having an aperture with aligned axes. A clevis pin extends through the base in a direction opposite of the two arms. The clevis includes two clocking protrusions extending from the base in a direction opposite the two arms with the clevis pin is located between the two clocking protrusions. The rack includes two flat portions and the two clocking protrusion are configured to automatically orient the clevis at a predetermined angle with respect to the rack when the clevis pin is coupled to the rack. In operation, a clevis is coupled on opposing sides of the rack and clevis pivot points are maintained at a width length defined between the clevis pivot points, such as less than 350 mm.

Abstract: A pipe wrench pivot device is disclosed that is capable of pivoting for increased force. The pipe wrench pivot device comprises a handle component and attached head component that are configured in a conventional pipe wrench shape. The handle component comprises a pivot steel pin that can be locked and unlocked. The pin allows the device to unlock and pivot on the pin, thereby creating additional force when swung. The device is ideal for use in confined spaces and maximizes force and torque using inertia.

Abstract: A control arm system is provided. The system includes an upper control arm, a lower control arm longer than the upper control arm, a spindle, and a bracket coupled to a frame. The upper control arm and the lower control arm are coupled between the bracket and the spindle. A pivot point of the upper control arm and the bracket is closer to the spindle than a pivot point of the lower control arm and the bracket. The control arm system is moveable between a compressed position and an extended position with a neutral position between the compressed position and the extended position. A tire coupled to the spindle is rotated into a negative camber orientation when the control arm system is in a compressed position or in an extended position. A track width is maintained in the compressed, neutral, and extended positions.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic vehicle suspension tuning system. The system has a control module to receive user input, an ECU with a processor and a memory, one or more road condition sensors, and one or more controllable suspension system components. The ECU controls the adjustments of the controllable suspension system component in response to user input to the control module as well as input from the road condition sensors during operation of the vehicle. A method of tuning a controllable suspension system component is also disclosed.

Abstract: A convertible link for use with an anti-sway bar is provided. The convertible link includes a hydraulic cylinder having a link tube and a fluid shaft. The fluid shaft includes a piston coupled to a first end of the fluid shaft, wherein the fluid shaft and the piston are slidably coupled within the link tube. Fluid flows in and out of the hydraulic cylinder to move the hydraulic cylinder between a fixed and a moveable condition. In the fixed position the fluid shaft does not move with respect to the link tube and the anti-sway bar is operational to control roll. In the moveable condition the fluid shaft is moveable with respect to the link tube and the anti-sway bar is not operational to control roll.

Abstract: Provided is an on-demand shock stiffening system. The on-demand shock stiffening system operates to immediately stiffen the shocks in response to a user activating the system. The system may include a main body with an oil flow aperture and a flow control system that operates to restrict the flow of oil between the reservoir and the shock. The on-demand shock stiffening system may be coupled between the reservoir and the bridge of the shock and operates to restrict flow of the oil in order to stiffen the shock immediately in an on-demand manner.

Abstract: An adjustable shock adapter for converting a non-adjustable shock into a shock with full spring and ride height adjustment is provided. The adjustable shock adapter may include a tubular component adapted for engagement with a shaft of the non-adjustable shock. The tubular component may include a rim extending radially outward from an outer surface of the tubular component, located towards the bottom of the tubular component, and positioned against a fixed component of the shock absorber to prevent the tubular component from sliding past the component. The adjustable shock adapter may also include a collar mounted to the outer surface of the tube-shaped component and moveable upwards or downwards along the tubular component and locked into place. The collar may include a second rim positioned against a spring of the non-adjustable shock, acting as a stopper to limit how low the height of the UTV can be adjusted.