Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for bandwidth allocation in multi-track media communication that can include receiving a set of inbound media tracks; resolving track priority configuration for the set of media tracks; resolving media constraints that are at least partially derived from properties of the set of media tracks; producing bandwidth allocation configuration based on at least the track priority configuration and media constraints; and allocating bandwidth to outbound media tracks within a communication link to a client device wherein bandwidth of the outbound media tracks is allocated based on the bandwidth allocation configuration.

Abstract: A retaining device for a temporary connection to a hinge having an axis of rotation, including a holder assigned to a hinge member of the hinge. The holder includes a curved elongated hole and an eye. The eye is concentrically arranged to the axis of rotation. The eye includes an inner circumference for receiving a bolt defining the axis of rotation. The holder is configured as a one-piece part. The holder is detachable from the hinge and has a first side facing the hinge member. At least one projection extends from the first side of the holder and to an automobile hinge and to a method. A retaining device, an automobile hinge and a method provided by the at least one projection arranged directly adjacent to the inner circumference of the eye of the holder.

Abstract: A soft wearable medical device may comprise a force actuation system at least partially disposed in a glove assembly. The force actuation system may be a passive or active actuation system. The force actuation system may be configured to adjust a grip of a patient during use of the soft wearable medical device. The soft wearable medical device may further comprise a force indication system including a plurality of force sensors and a light array, each force sensor disposed in a finger of the glove assembly and the light array mounted to the glove assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air quality sensor-actuator device that monitors various physicochemical variables, controls up to two external devices and regulates by means of 0-10V control any machine that has this control input, communicates to the Internet via Wi-Fi with any 2.4 GHz router and has RS485 serial connectivity for integration thereof into open source ModBus. The device measures different variables concerning the air by means of a series of sensor means, in addition to carrying out a series of calculations using processing means and, depending on the data obtained, send command and actuation signals on external devices, and it also has a human-machine interface. The sensor means that the device subject matter of the invention has are: a temperature sensor, a relative humidity sensor, a particulate matter sensor that measures particle sizes of 1 micron, 2.5 microns and 10 microns, another sensor for measuring volatile organic compounds (VOC) and a fifth sensor for measuring CO2.

Abstract: A method for processing satellite signals to derive a geospatial position, comprising: receiving a plurality of GNSS signals from a plurality of GNSS satellites; capturing a digital image using an imaging device at least partially oriented toward the plurality of GNSS satellites, the digital image comprising a multitude of pixels, a first subset of pixels imaging the sky, and a second subset of pixels imaging obstructions that are at least partly impermissible to GNSS signals and/or have reflective surfaces; determining an orientation of the image; and computing a geospatial position. For each of at least a subset of the plurality of GNSS satellites: extracting signal features from the respective GNSS signal; processing the image to extract image features; combining the extracted signal features and the extracted image features to receive a feature combination; and deriving a signal classification and/or an estimated local error of the respective GNSS signal.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and computer system for colourising a 3D point cloud of a setting, the method comprising acquiring point cloud data and image data of the setting, wherein the point cloud data comprises coordinates and an intensity value for each point of the point cloud, and the image data provides colour information of the setting, wherein the method further comprises combining the intensity values and the colour information in a common aligned space, identifying points of the point cloud and/or pixels in the image data that are affected by content discrepancies or anomalies between the colour information and the point cloud data, a neural network deriving, for each of the identified points and/or pixels, colourising information from joint evaluation of the combined intensity values and colour information, and assigning to each of the identified points and/or pixels, the respective colourising information.

Abstract: A delivery apparatus for an expandable prosthetic heart valve can include a handle, a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion being coupled to the handle, and a nosecone coupled to the distal portion of the shaft. The nosecone can include a proximal portion and a distal portion coupled to the proximal portion. The distal portion can be configured to flexibly curve relative to the proximal portion and the proximal portion is formed of a first material that is relatively harder than a second material forming the distal portion.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a vitrectomy probe may include an inner cutting tube reciprocating in an outer tube. The outer tube includes a side port and the inner tube includes a distal cutting port, and, in some embodiments, an additional side port. In some embodiments, the inner tube may also include a flat upper edge that cuts across the outer tube side port. In some embodiments, a diaphragm drives the inner tube and may have an open-stroke side with a lower hardness material than a closed-stroke side. In some embodiments, an aspiration tube coupled to the vitrectomy probe may include a first aspiration tubing and a second aspiration tubing with a lower hardness than the first aspiration tubing. In some embodiments, the vitrectomy probe may be coupled to pneumatic tubing that is stepped or tapered.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing products from warm dough, which includes producing a dough by means of cooking; dispensing the dough into a first container up to a predetermined level; inserting, while the dough is warm, a first forming cutting mold provided with a plurality of tubular cells in the shape of the product to be obtained, for example, a croquette, to fill each of the cells with the dough; and rapidly cooling, thereby forming the croquettes, which are pushed out by means of a first ejector mold to obtain a plurality of croquettes simultaneously. Any leftover dough is dispensed warm into a second container provided with a movable separator, which moves after dispensing, until the dough reaches the predetermined level, and the previous steps are repeated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securely connecting a loading assembly to a delivery apparatus for loading a prosthetic medical device into the delivery apparatus are disclosed. As one example, a medical system can include a delivery apparatus for implanting a prosthetic medical device in a patient's body and a loading system. The delivery apparatus can comprise a flexible shaft, a coupling attached to a distal end of the flexible shaft, and a delivery capsule coupled to the coupling and extending distally from the coupling. The loading assembly can comprise a loading capsule comprising a plurality of axially extending flexible members configured to couple to an outer surface of the coupling and flex radially outward and a collar disposed around the loading capsule and configured to lock the plurality of flexible members in engagement with the coupling such that the plurality of flexible members cannot flex radially outward.

Abstract: A flexible delivery catheter comprising an outer jacket with a first portion and a second portion, a coil layer, and a coupler. The first portion and second portion of the outer jacket have a first inner diameter and a second inner diameter where the second inner diameter is greater than the first inner diameter. The change in diameter from the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter creates a shoulder. The coupler is coupled to the distal end of the outer jacket such that a cavity is formed by the coupler, the second portion of the outer jacket, and the shoulder of the outer jacket. A coil layer or hypotube is disposed within the cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing products from warm dough, which includes producing a dough by means of cooking; dispensing the dough into a first container up to a predetermined level; inserting, while the dough is warm, a first forming cutting mold provided with a plurality of tubular cells in the shape of the product to be obtained, for example, a croquette, to fill each of the cells with the dough; and rapidly cooling, thereby forming the croquettes, which are pushed out by means of a first ejector mold to obtain a plurality of croquettes simultaneously. Any leftover dough is dispensed warm into a second container provided with a movable separator, which moves after dispensing, until the dough reaches the predetermined level, and the previous steps are repeated.

Abstract: A manufacturing method is disclosed herein. The method includes arranging a preform over a surface of an inner mold line; folding the preform over sides of the inner mold line; pressing an end of the preform into a grip strip coupled to a side of the inner mold line; and applying pressure to the preform to force excess material of the preform into a forming bead of the inner mold line.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for monitoring the application of a drug to a patient by means of a drug pen (100) of the type comprising a pushbutton (101) and a rotational dose selector (104). Said monitoring device (1) comprises: a coupling element (2) adapted for accommodating the pushbutton (101) and the selector (104) of the drug pen (100); and a core element (4) adapted for housing electronic components (400) comprising one or more sensors configured to monitor at least the dose delivered by the drug pen (100).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and combined preparations for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, diagnostic methods, and methods for selecting therapeutic agents useful in the prevention, improvement, relief, and/or treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Abstract: The invention provides an automotive lighting device for an automotive vehicle. This device comprises a voltage regulator, a temperature sensor and a controlled light group. The controlled light group comprises a plurality of light sources and a light driver, the light driver comprising terminals and being configured to selectively activate or deactivate current flow in each terminal, in such a way that each light source is connected to one of the terminals. The controlled light group is fed by a voltage output value of the voltage regulator, the temperature sensor is arranged to sense a temperature in a zone of the lighting device and send information to the voltage regulator and the voltage regulator comprises a control driver to modify the voltage output value when receiving information from the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A flexible delivery catheter comprising an outer jacket, a coil layer, and a braided layer where the coil layer is disposed within the inner lumen of the braided layer, and the braided layer is disposed between the outer jacket and the coil layer. The coil layer is wound to resist axial compression and tension applied to the delivery catheter; the coil layer facilitates bending of the delivery catheter in a direction away from the longitudinal axis of the delivery catheter. The coil layer and the braided layer are provided along a distal tip portion of the delivery catheter, the distal tip portion extending along a length of the delivery catheter from a distal end of the delivery catheter toward the proximal end of the delivery catheter.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a vitrectomy probe may include an inner cutting tube reciprocating in an outer tube. The outer tube includes a side port and the inner tube includes a distal cutting port, and, in some embodiments, an additional side port. In some embodiments, the inner tube may also include a flat upper edge that cuts across the outer tube side port. In some embodiments, a diaphragm drives the inner tube and may have an open-stroke side with a lower hardness material than a closed-stroke side. In some embodiments, an aspiration tube coupled to the vitrectomy probe may include a first aspiration tubing and a second aspiration tubing with a lower hardness than the first aspiration tubing. In some embodiments, the vitrectomy probe may be coupled to pneumatic tubing that is stepped or tapered.