Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a rigid paperboard product comprising at least one modified starch and at least one crosslinker, wherein the at least one modified starch is present in an amount ranging from 2% to 20% by weight of the paperboard product, wherein the at least one crosslinker is present in an amount ranging from 0.5% to 8% by weight based on the dry weight of the starch content in the paperboard product, and wherein the paperboard product has a rigidity value ranging from 375 to 500.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods are described for providing content recommendations. The system selects a first plurality of subsets of content categories, each subset of content categories comprising a first number of content categories. The subsets are assigned reward scores based on content popularity and duplication. The subset are then iteratively modified to increase the rewards scores. If the reward scores are still low, the process is repeated by selecting a second plurality of subsets of content categories, each subset of content categories comprising a second number of content categories, different from first number.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for selecting content item identifiers for display. The system may identify a set of content items that are likely to be requested in the future based on a history of content item requests. The system then selects a first plurality of content categories using a category selection neural net and selects a first set of recommended content items for the first plurality of content categories. The system increases a reward score for the first plurality of content categories based on receiving a request for a content item that is included in the first set of recommended content items. The system also decreases the reward score for the first plurality of content categories based on determining that the requested content item is included in the set of content items that are likely to be requested in the future. The neural net is trained based on the reward score of the first plurality of content categories to reinforce reward score maximization.

Abstract: A system generally comprising a charger with an integrated battery is provided that may be associated with a generator starter. The system is configured to maintain battery charge with the charger that monitors battery temperature before initiating a boost charge. Battery charge is thereafter maintained with the charger supplying a float or eco-float current to the battery, which maximizes system life.

Abstract: Methods and systems for presenting contextually relevant push content when a user is passively engaged with an application are described herein. The system detects that the user is engaged with an application on a device and monitors the user's level of engagement with the application. If the system determines that the user is passively engaged, the system prepares to insert push content into the current output. The system identifies a region on the current output into which to insert push content, for example a region unoccupied by content or a particular object. The system identifies a context of the current output and selects a push content item based on the context of the current output. Then, the system inserts the push content item into the empty region on the current output.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for selecting content item identifiers for display. The system may identify a set of content items that are likely to be requested in the future based on a history of content item requests. The system then selects a first plurality of content categories using a category selection neural net and selects a first set of recommended content items for the first plurality of content categories. The system increases a reward score for the first plurality of content categories based on receiving a request for a content item that is included in the first set of recommended content items. The system also decreases the reward score for the first plurality of content categories based on determining that the requested content item is included in the set of content items that are likely to be requested in the future. The neural net is trained based on the reward score of the first plurality of content categories to reinforce reward score maximization.

Abstract: An instrument access device of a teleoperated surgical system includes an envelope, a clamp, and a plurality of ports. The envelope includes a distal opening and a cavity. The clamp is in the distal opening of the envelope. The plurality of ports are coupled to the envelope. The plurality of ports are proximal to the clamp and the distal opening of the envelope. Each of the plurality of ports includes a seal, which is sized and shaped to seal an outer surface of a cannula and to fix a position of the cannula relative to the port and the envelope.

Abstract: A system generally comprising a charger with an integrated battery is provided that may be associated with a generator starter. The system is configured to maintain battery charge with the charger that monitors battery temperature before initiating a boost charge. Battery charge is thereafter maintained with the charger supplying a float or eco-float current to the battery, which maximizes system life.

Abstract: The disclosed exemplary embodiments include computer-implemented systems, apparatuses, and processes that, among other things, automatically populate, in real-time, portions of digital interfaces based on dynamically generated contextual data. For example, a network-connected apparatus may receive, from a device, a portion of an identifier of a first counterparty to an exchange of data. The apparatus may perform operations determine a second counterparty to the data exchange based on at least one of a current geographic position of the first device, a first element of profile data associated with the first device, or the received portion of the first counterparty identifier, and may transmit an identifier of the second counterparty to the device. The device may execute an application program that presents the second counterparty identifier within a corresponding portion of an interface associated with the data exchange.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods are described for providing content recommendations. The system receives a plurality of sets of range values, each of which corresponds to a respective one of a plurality of parameters for recommending the content. The system selects different values within each of the plurality of sets of range values over time and provides a plurality of content recommendations to users based on the selected different values. The system then analyze users' behavior in response to the provided plurality of content recommendations. The system further updates at least one set of range values based on the analyzed users' behavior.

Abstract: An instrument access device of a teleoperated surgical system includes an envelope, a clamp, and a plurality of ports. The envelope includes a distal opening and a cavity. The clamp is in the distal opening of the envelope. The plurality of ports are coupled to the envelope. The plurality of ports are proximal to the clamp and the distal opening of the envelope. Each of the plurality of ports includes a seal, which is sized and shaped to seal an outer surface of a cannula and to fix a position of the cannula relative to the port and the envelope.

Abstract: A server comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive, via the communications module and from a computing device, a signal representing a request to perform an operation from a user; determine that the user does not have a persistent account; and when it is determined that the user does not have a persistent account: obtain, via the communications module and from a digital identity network, a signal including verified identity data of the user; generate a temporary data record and associate the temporary data record with the verified identity data of the user; receive a value transfer based on the requested operation and store the received value in the temporary data record; and perform the operation using the stored value in the temporary data record.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include computer-implemented systems, apparatuses, and processes that, among other things, automatically generate and populate digital interfaces based on adaptively processed image data captured by a network-connected device operating within a computing environment. For example, an apparatus may receive, from a device, a first signal that includes image data identifying a document associated with a data exchange capable of initiation by the device. The apparatus may detect, within a first portion of the image data, a presence of first textual content associated with a first parameter of the data exchange, extract a first value characterizing the first parameter from the first textual content, and generate and transmit a second signal that includes the first value to the device. The second signal includes information that instructs the device to display the first value within a portion of an interface corresponding to the first parameter.

Abstract: Methods and systems for presenting contextually relevant push content when a user is passively engaged with an application are described herein. The system detects that the user is engaged with an application on a device and monitors the user's level of engagement with the application. If the system determines that the user is passively engaged, the system prepares to insert push content into the current output. The system identifies a region on the current output into which to insert push content, for example a region unoccupied by content or a particular object. The system identifies a context of the current output and selects a push content item based on the context of the current output. Then, the system inserts the push content item into the empty region on the current output.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods are described for providing content recommendations. The system receives a plurality of sets of range values, each of which corresponds to a respective one of a plurality of parameters for recommending the content. The system selects different values within each of the plurality of sets of range values over time and provides a plurality of content recommendations to users based on the selected different values. The system then analyze users' behavior in response to the provided plurality of content recommendations. The system further updates at least one set of range values based on the analyzed users' behavior.

Abstract: The disclosures herein relate to the design of one or more battery monitoring or maintenance devices in some embodiments including guidance for autonomous vehicles for recharging, service or replacement of batteries or related devices. These devices may include but are not limited to devices that monitor and/or maintain the health of batteries or related devices that monitor and/or maintain the health of assets. The devices include batteries for vehicles, oral cleaning devices, smart-clothing with integrated batteries and sensors and charging pads which may monitor the health or assets being charged. Sensors may be integrated in these devices including but not limited to IMUs, thermocouples or oral cleaning devices, IMUs in clothing like shoes or wrist bands, or timers or charging sensors in magnetic surfaces which may cause one or more objects and/or other magnetic surfaces to float when a desired function is achieved.

Abstract: An instrument access device of a teleoperated surgical system includes an envelope, a clamp, and a plurality of ports. The envelope includes a distal opening and a cavity. The clamp is in the distal opening of the envelope. The plurality of ports are coupled to the envelope. The plurality of ports are proximal to the clamp and the distal opening of the envelope. Each of the plurality of ports includes a seal, which is sized and shaped to seal an outer surface of a cannula and to fix a position of the cannula relative to the port and the envelope.

Abstract: Improved biolistic bombardment is observable when using a modification to a double-barrel device. One such modification is a custom attachment that can be retrofit to a standard helium-based gene gun. The custom attachment facilitates DNA and protein delivery. The attachment confines the flow of particles in a barrel similar to the choke on a shotgun barrel.

Abstract: A system generally comprising a charger with an integrated battery is provided that may be associated with a generator starter. The system is configured to maintain battery charge with the charger that monitors battery temperature before initiating a boost charge. Battery charge is thereafter maintained with the charger supplying a float or eco-float current to the battery, which maximizes system life.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an interface and a processor. The interface sends and receives data over a network. The processor uses the interface to transmit a first media file to a device of a user. The first media file presents a first choice between at least two options. The processor uses the interface to receive from the user a first selection in response to the first choice. In response to receiving the first selection, the processor transmits a second media file to the device. The second media file presents a second choice between at least two options. The processor uses the interface to receive from the user a second selection in response to the second choice. The processor identifies, based in part on the first selection and the second selection, a second user as potentially compatible with the user and transmits to the user a profile of the second user.