Abstract: An athlete data aggregation system for is a single point for collection, aggregation, visualization and selective distribution of quantitative and qualitative athlete related data. The system includes facilitating the plurality of athletes and a plurality of stake-holders to enter qualitative and quantitative athlete related information on a web-based platform, collecting the qualitative and quantitative athlete related information, analyzing the qualitative and quantitative athlete related information, aggregating and visualizing the qualitative and quantitative athlete related information, and selectively distributing the qualitative and quantitative athlete related information to the plurality of athletes and the plurality of stake-holders. The system also provides development tools for athletes, assessment tools for athletes and keeps the athletes engaged not only with each other but also with various stake-holders.

Abstract: A shelf stable fried product and a process for creating a shelf stable fried product is disclosed. Aspects include a process for managing fat migration, moisture migration, and cell degrading of a food product during frying. Aspects further include a resulting shelf stable food product that includes a crispy and/or crunchy texture and a desirable fat distribution.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a synthetic therapeutic bacteriophage displaying at least one therapeutic agent, wherein the at least one therapeutic agent is fused to a coating protein of the synthetic bacteriophage.

Abstract: A pillow is disclosed. The pillow includes a first layer adapted to be compressed under loading and a support structure engaged to the first layer and adapted to support at least a portion of the first layer. The support structure is configured to restrict a compression of the first layer under loading.

Abstract: Wireless communication is provided over an extended distance using a line or a series of drones traveling along a transmission path between a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter sends a data signal to a first drone that is within range of the transmitter. The first drone sends the data signal to an adjacent drone in the line of drones which retransmits the data signal to the next drone in line. The data signal is transmitted between drones until it reaches a final drone within range of the receiver. The final drone transmits the data signal to the receiver. As the drones travel along the transmission path, new drones are launched from a location within range of the transmitter to replace drones that land after transmitting a data signal to the receiver.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for configuring applications on a device using a contactless card. An application executing on a device may receive a cryptogram from a contactless card associated with an account. The application may transmit the cryptogram to a server. The application may receive, based on the cryptogram, configuration information for a plurality of applications associated with the account. The application may modify a respective configuration of each application on the device based on the configuration information.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a catheter, an introducer, and an actuator. A distal end portion of the introducer is configured to couple to an indwelling peripheral intravenous line. The actuator is movably coupled to the introducer and is configured to move the catheter between a first position, in which the catheter is disposed within the introducer, and a second position, in which a distal end portion of the catheter is distal to the introducer. A first portion of the actuator is disposed outside of the introducer and in contact with an outer surface of the introducer such that (1) a longitudinal axis defined by a second portion of the actuator is nonparallel to a longitudinal axis defined by the introducer and (2) the second portion of the actuator exerts a force on a proximal end portion of the catheter operable to increase an internal stress within a portion of the catheter.

Abstract: A blockchain-based system for manages the root of trust for a swarm of deployed devices and maintains separation between the control and data planes of the device network through policies distributed from the blockchain via a message broker system and enforced in the secure processing environment of the devices. The blockchain is operated by a set of stakeholder entities that provide consensus for adding transactions to the blockchain or channels thereof, which comprise attestation data for use by the devices during onboarding, firmware installation and updates, and policy updates. Devices subscribe to message topics on a message broker system to obtain control plane and data plane messages. Access to message topics is managed by rules enforced by the secure processing environment.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising an alkaloid compound of formula (I) having the structure: (I) wherein R1 is H or CH3, and R2 is H or PO3H2; or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of crocin. Such compositions may be useful in treatment of anxiety disorder. Further provided herein are methods for treatment of anxiety disorder comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an alkaloid compound having the structure: (I) wherein R1 is H or CH3, and R2 is H or PO3H2; or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of crocin. Optionally, the amounts are synergistic and together provide an enhanced therapeutic effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for real-time planning and fulfillment of multi-modal transportation services in a multi-modal ride sharing network. In particular, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a computing system that creates an end-to-end multi-modal itinerary responsive to a user request for transportation service between an origin and a destination. The multi-modal itinerary can include two or more transportation legs that include travel via two or more different transportation modalities such as, as examples, via a car and via an aircraft.

Abstract: One variation of a method includes: capturing a first image depicting a target surface; accessing a toolpath including a set of keypoints for execution by the spray system; navigating the set of spray nozzles across a first segment of the target surface; applying paint onto the first segment of the target surface; capturing a second image depicting paint applied onto the first segment of the target surface; navigating the set of spray nozzles across a second segment of the target surface; applying paint onto the second segment of the target surface; capturing a third image depicting paint applied onto the second segment of the target surface; and aggregating the first image, the second image, and the third image into a paint map representing application of paint onto the first segment and the second segment of the target surface.

Abstract: Methods and devices heat or cool viscous materials, such as meat emulsions useful for producing food and other products. The devices have a heat exchanger including a first plate, a second plate attached to the first plate, and a first spacer and a second spacer arranged between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, the first spacer, and the second spacer define at least one temperature controlled passage for a product to pass through the heat exchanger.

Abstract: Aspects disclosed herein provide a method for optimizing a medical treatment plan. The method may include receiving kinematics data from a wearable sensor coupled to an instant patient, determining, based on the received kinematics data and stored information, a medical treatment plan. The procedure may include installation of an implant. Determining the medical treatment plan may include determining an alignment, position, design, or type of the implant. The stored information may include preoperative information for the instant patient and preoperative information, intraoperative information, and postoperative information from a plurality of previous patients having at least one characteristic in common with the instant patient. Each of the preoperative information, intraoperative information, and postoperative information may include kinematics data obtained using a previous wearable sensor.

Abstract: Techniques for using honeypots to lure attackers and gather data about attackers and attack patterns on Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) instances. The gathered data may then be analyzed and used to proactively prevent such attacks.

Abstract: A foreign material exclusion plug is disclosed. The foreign material plug includes a cylindrical body, a slot, and a breakaway tab. The cylindrical body includes an externally-threaded cylindrical structure. The slot is formed in the cylindrical body extending into the cylindrical body from a top surface of the cylindrical body. The breakaway tab is connected to the cylindrical body and extends outwards from the top surface.

Abstract: One variation of a method includes: capturing a first image depicting a target surface; accessing a toolpath including a set of keypoints for execution by the spray system; navigating the set of spray nozzles across a first segment of the target surface; applying paint onto the first segment of the target surface; capturing a second image depicting paint applied onto the first segment of the target surface; navigating the set of spray nozzles across a second segment of the target surface; applying paint onto the second segment of the target surface; capturing a third image depicting paint applied onto the second segment of the target surface; and aggregating the first image, the second image, and the third image into a paint map representing application of paint onto the first segment and the second segment of the target surface.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft assembly, a stapling head assembly, an anvil, an anvil adjustment assembly, a trigger, and a lockout assembly. The stapling head assembly is operable to drive an annular array of staples. The anvil is configured to couple with the stapling head assembly. The anvil adjustment assembly includes a translating member, which translates relative to the body to thereby adjust the longitudinal position of the anvil relative to the stapling head assembly. The trigger is operable to actuate the stapling head assembly. The lockout assembly includes an electrically powered braking feature. A method of operating the surgical instrument includes providing the lockout assembly in a first state to permit translation of the translating member. The translating member is then translated. The lockout assembly is then transitioned to a second state to prevent further translation of the translating member.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are described herein for autonomous operation of a surgical device within a predefined boundary. A discrete signal associated with clamping control (e.g., closure of a clamping jaw) may be received by the surgical device. The discrete signal may be triggered by a healthcare professional or autonomously activated. The surgical device, in response to the discrete signal and based on an algorithm, may generate a continuous signal to cause a continuous application of force or deployment of an operation. The surgical device, based at least on a measurement associated with one of tissue, inrush current, or the distance between the smart energy device and the smart grasper may determine a safety adjustment associated with the operation of the surgical device.

Abstract: An immune gene expression signature is associated with favorable clinical features in Treg-enriched tumor samples and can be used to predict immunogenicity of a tumor, overall survival, and/or chemosensitivity.

Abstract: Methods for integrating exogenous sequences in genomic loci, wherein the integration is stable and the exogenous sequence can function predictably and reliably.