Abstract: Methods and systems for remote multiplayer gameplay are disclosed. An example method can include joining a multiplayer interactive physical game including first and second players competing in an activity; capturing a first game video of a first player in a first play of the multiplayer interactive physical game, using a first camera on a first mobile computing device in a first gaming area; determining a first object flow associated with the first player from the first game video, by performing an algorithm on one or more frames of the first game video to detect one or more key points of the first player; generating a first analytic based on the first object flow; receiving a second analytic associated with the second player in a second gaming area; and generating a feedback to the first player based on the first analytic or the second analytic.

Abstract: A method for controlling tension in a belt of a conveyor system. The method involves: driving the belt along a path from an intake region to a discharge region using an intake motor adjacent the intake region and a discharge motor adjacent the discharge region; measuring a tension in the belt using an intake belt sensor that moves with the belt proximate the intake region to generate an intake belt signal; measuring a tension in the belt using a discharge belt sensor that moves with the belt proximate the discharge region to generate a discharge belt signal; monitoring the intake and discharge belt signals; and adjusting at least one of the intake motor and the discharge motor based on the intake and discharge belt signals to maintain the tensions in the belt within a pre-defined range.

Abstract: A heat transfer system includes a conveyor belt having air permeable outer and inner side walls and forming a conveyor stack having a plurality of tiers and a central space with a volume. A first portion of the volume and a first plurality of tiers are in a first sub-chamber and a second portion of the volume and a second plurality of tiers are in a second sub-chamber. The system further includes generating means which: produces, in the second sub-chamber, airflow in a horizontal direction towards the conveyor stack and in a horizontal and radial direction across the second plurality of tiers to enter the second portion of the volume; and draws, in the first sub-chamber, the airflow in a horizontal direction away from the conveyor stack and in a horizontal and radial direction to exit the first portion of the volume across the first plurality of tiers.

Abstract: An intelligent extruding device for supplying cleaning and caring articles relating to the field of automation equipment is provided, comprising: a casing; a fixing device assembled on the casing for detachably installing the casing on the packaging bottle; a human body sensing device mounted on the casing for real-time detection of a human body and sending a control signal to the pressing device based on the detection result; and the pressing device mounted on the casing corresponding to the packaging bottle and used to receive the control signal sent by the human body sensing device to press or stop pressing the indenter of the packaging bottle. A pressing cavity for accommodating the packaging bottle is provided between the casing and the fixing device, and adopting the above technical solution has the advantages of wide application range, portability, convenient disassembly and assembly of cleaning and caring articles, and simple structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and agents useful for treating muscular dystrophies (MDs), in particular, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Methods and agents for treating various physiological and pathological features associated with muscular dystrophies are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and agents useful for treating muscular dystrophies (MDs), in particular, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Methods and agents for treating various physiological and pathological features associated with muscular dystrophies are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and medicaments useful for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by administering an anti-CTGF antibody. In particular, the treatment methods provided avoid toxicities associated with approved therapies and also avoid the attenuation of the efficacy of an anti-CTGF antibody caused by these approved therapies.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive bar apparatus for use in a helical conveyor system. In one embodiment, the drive bar apparatus includes at least one tapered drive bar configured to be mounted to a central drum of the helical conveyor system. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars includes a tapered tip having a conical outer surface for urging protrusions extending from conveyor belting to be engaged by the central drum to a first side or a second side of the at least one tapered drive bar. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars further includes a bar portion extending from the tapered tip and having a varying height which increases from the tapered tip to enable the bar portion to progressively increase engagement with the protrusions as the conveyor belting moves up the central drum.

Abstract: Methods and devices are described for operating an input device for an electronic system which includes a housing. The input device includes an input surface and a first substrate having a first plurality of sensor electrodes configured to sense input objects proximate the input surface, and a pair of force sensing electrodes on the bottom of the first substrate. The input device includes a second substrate having a planar spring plate including a perimeter region surrounding an interior region, the perimeter region including a leaf spring coupled to the housing, and a spacing layer configured to physically couple the interior region of the second substrate to the first substrate. A force applied to the input surface deflects the first substrate and the interior region relative to the perimeter region, changing a variable capacitance formed between the force sensing electrodes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive bar apparatus for use in a helical conveyor system. In one embodiment, the drive bar apparatus includes at least one tapered drive bar configured to be mounted to a central drum of the helical conveyor system. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars includes a tapered tip having a conical outer surface for urging protrusions extending from conveyor belting to be engaged by the central drum to a first side or a second side of the at least one tapered drive bar. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars further includes a bar portion extending from the tapered tip and having a varying height which increases from the tapered tip to enable the bar portion to progressively increase engagement with the protrusions as the conveyor belting moves up the central drum.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of administering 4-methylpyrazole (4-MP), or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects of geneic subpopulations expressing specific polymorphisms of the alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase genes. Also provided herein are methods to prevent or ameliorate ethanol intolerance, reduce or ameliorate symptoms associated with acetaldehyde accumulation accompanying ethanol consumption, or reduce the risk of diseases or disorders caused by consumption of ethanol, comprising administering 4-MP, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects of these sub-populations.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for treatment of a particulate material employs a conveyor belt for supporting the particulate material for transport and a source of gas for delivery through the conveyor belt to fluidize the particulate material. A gas distribution system is used for controlling the gas flow to create regions of greater and lesser fluidization. This approach avoids the use of mechanical agitation of the conveyor belt which improves efficiency and reliability. The apparatus and method find particular application in the handling of particulate foodstuffs in bulk when treatment such as freezing, heating, or blanching of individual food particles is required.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of administering 4-methylpyrazole (4-MP), or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects of genetic subpopulations expressing specific polymorphisms of the alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydro genase genes. Also provided herein are methods to prevent or ameliorate ethanol intolerance, reduce or ameliorate symptoms associated with acetaldehyde accumulation accompanying ethanol consumption, or reduce the risk of diseases or disorders caused by consumption of ethanol, comprising administering 4-MP, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects of these subpopulations.

Abstract: Methods and devices are described for operating an input device for an electronic system which includes a housing. The input device includes an input surface and a first substrate having a first plurality of sensor electrodes configured to sense input objects proximate the input surface, and a pair of force sensing electrodes on the bottom of the first substrate. The input device includes a second substrate having a planar spring plate including a perimeter region surrounding an interior region, the perimeter region including a leaf spring coupled to the housing, and a spacing layer configured to physically couple the interior region of the second substrate to the first substrate. A force applied to the input surface deflects the first substrate and the interior region relative to the perimeter region, changing a variable capacitance formed between the force sensing electrodes.

Abstract: Methods and devices are described for operating an input device for an electronic system which includes a housing. The input device includes an input surface and a first substrate having a first plurality of sensor electrodes configured to sense input objects proximate the input surface, and a pair of force sensing electrodes on the bottom of the first substrate. The input device includes a second substrate having a planar spring plate including a perimeter region surrounding an interior region, the perimeter region including a leaf spring coupled to the housing, and a spacing layer configured to physically couple the interior region of the second substrate to the first substrate. A force applied to the input surface deflects the first substrate and the interior region relative to the perimeter region, changing a variable capacitance formed between the force sensing electrodes.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions and formulations to prevent or ameliorate ethanol intolerance, reduce or ameliorate symptoms associated with acetaldehyde accumulation accompanying ethanol consumption, or reduce the risk of diseases or disorders caused by acetaldehyde accumulation, comprising administering 4-MP, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects with reduced or absent aldehyde dehydrogenase subtype 2 (ALDH2) activity.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions and formulations to prevent or ameliorate ethanol intolerance, reduce or ameliorate symptoms associated with acetaldehyde accumulation accompanying ethanol consumption, or reduce the risk of diseases or disorders caused by acetaldehyde accumulation, comprising administering 4-MP, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects with reduced or absent aldehyde dehydrogenase subtype 2 (ALDH2) activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treatment of high cholesterol by reducing low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and/or very low density Opoproiein cholesterol (VLDL-C) in subjects In need thereof by administering a compound that inhibits HIF hydroxylase activity. The method is useful, for reducing LDL cholesterol levels and total cholesterol levels even In subjects already undergoing treatment with other cholesterol-lowering medications, for example statins, fibrates, nicotinic acids and bile acid-binding resins, and in patients having chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease, inter alia.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treatment for anemia, or of increasing the hemoglobin level, in a subject without significantly increasing the platelet count during the course of treatment, by administering a compound that inhibits HIF prolyl hydroxylase.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compounds useful for treating deficiencies in hemoglobin production. Methods and compounds useful for increasing reticulocyte hemoglobin content are provided.