Abstract: A method for assisting an operator in operating a machine. The method includes receiving, by a controller, a selection of a task of a plurality of tasks, each task associated with a corresponding movement pattern of the machine; sensing, by a sensor unit, at least one condition of at least one component of the machine associated with the selected task; and determining, by the controller, whether the condition is within a predetermined set of parameters associated with the selected task. In response to determining that the condition is not within the predetermined set of parameters, the method further includes generating, by the controller, an audible or a haptic signal associated with at least one of the condition or the at least one component.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition comprising from about 14% to about 40% of one or more surfactants; from about 0.1% to about 10% of one or more surfactant soluble agents having a ClogP greater than 3.0; wherein when the personal care composition is diluted to about 1.5% surfactant concentration has a ratio of surfactant diffusion coefficient to soluble agent diffusion coefficient greater than 1.2.

Abstract: A system for testing thermal runaway in a battery cell includes a first layer of first dielectric material at least in part wrapped around the battery cell, and a wire at least in part wrapped around the first layer of first dielectric material. The system further includes a second layer of second dielectric material at least in part wrapped around the wire, and a power source configured to supply power to the wire. In an example, the first layer of first dielectric material includes a polyimide film, and the second layer of second dielectric material includes mica. The system further includes a temperature sensor in contact with the first layer, the second layer, and/or the battery cell. A controller is to receive a temperature reading from the temperature sensor, and control a power supplied by the power source to the wire, based at least in part on the temperature reading.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo storage system configured to be located in a floor of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle cargo storage system includes a chamber configured to extend into and below the floor of the vehicle, and a cargo holding structure configured to hold one or more cargo items and configured to move between a stowed position within the chamber and a deployed position outside the chamber. The vehicle cargo system also including a cover to a pivot mechanism to pivot the cover between a first closed position covering the one or more cargo items in the chamber and a second position to expose the one or more cargo items outside the chamber, and a locking mechanism configured to be actuated to lock the cover in the first closed position.

Abstract: A computerized method and system is provided for generating and presenting to a user behavioral insights impacting health outcomes for a person with diabetes. The method comprises scoring responses to one or more patient reported outcome (PRO) survey instruments completed by the user. The scoring generates one or more scores that measures the extent to which the person is experiencing a different social, financial, emotional, or psychological issue. The method also comprises analyzing insulin dosage and/or glucose measurement information to derive adverse health outcomes experienced by the person during a monitored time period. The generated scores and the derived adverse health outcomes are analyzed together to generate one or more behavioral insights that may impact health outcomes for the person. Each behavioral insight may comprise a correlation between one of the derived adverse health outcomes and one or more of the generated scores.

Abstract: A method for assisting an operator in operating a machine. The method includes receiving, by a controller, a selection of a task of a plurality of tasks, each task associated with a corresponding movement pattern of the machine; sensing, by a sensor unit, at least one condition of at least one component of the machine associated with the selected task; and determining, by the controller, whether the condition is within a predetermined set of parameters associated with the selected task. In response to determining that the condition is not within the predetermined set of parameters, the method further includes generating, by the controller, an audible or a haptic signal associated with at least one of the condition or the at least one component.

Abstract: A system for transporting fiber ends can comprise a fiber supply assembly that supplies fiber along a first axis. A plurality of eyeboards can be positioned along the first axis. Each eyeboard can define a plurality of openings therethrough. Each opening of the plurality of openings can be configured to receive therethrough a fiber from the fiber supply assembly. A track can extend along the first axis. The track can pass proximate to each eyeboard of the at least one eyeboard. A carriage can be movable along the track. The carriage can define at least one fiber attachment element. An actuator can be configured to move the carriage along the track.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for displaying selected patient data on a display screen of a computing device. The systems/devices/methods are configured to display on the display screen a plurality of panels, each panel displaying one or more glucose measurements for a patient recorded at different time periods. User input may be received selecting at least one of a plurality of glucose events and at least one of a plurality of contextual factors. In response, the systems/devices/methods may be further configured to display a subset of panels that exhibit each of the selected glucose events and each of the selected contextual factors.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are provided for dynamically adjusting sensitivity of a computer-implemented detector for detecting missed insulinboluses. The disclosed methods, systems, and devices receive) glucose measurements and insulin dosing information for a user, and analyze the received information to detect whether the user may have ingested food without taking an insulin bolus. The sensitivity level of the detector may be dynamically adjusted based on contextual information regarding the) user to adjust for the users context, circumstances, and/or condition. If the detector detects a possible missed bolus, the detector may generate a user notification.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device, having a semiconductor substrate comprising silicon carbide with a gate electrode disposed on a portion of the substrate on a first surface with, a drain electrode disposed on a second surface of the substrate. There is a dielectric layer disposed on the gate electrode and a remedial layer disposed about the dielectric layer, wherein the remedial layer is configured to mitigate negative bias temperature instability maintaining a change in threshold voltage of less than about 1 volt. A source electrode is disposed on the remedial layer, wherein the source electrode is electrically coupled to a contact region of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for remote prescription of medication-dosing regimens. One embodiment takes the form of a method that includes presenting, via a healthcare-professional-(HCP)-portal user interface of an HCP system, multiple medication-dosing regimens pertaining to a patient. Each presented medication-dosing regimen is associated with a respective different medication-dosing algorithm. The method also includes receiving, via the HCP-portal user interface, an HCP selection of at least one of the presented medication-dosing regimens. The method also includes transmitting, to a medical mobile application (MMA) on a mobile device associated with the patient, HCP-selected-regimen data indicative of the at least one HCP-selected medication-dosing regimen.

Abstract: A heat-management material that includes a base fabric having an externally facing surface and an internally facing surface; and a plurality of multilayered multifunctional heat-management elements coupled to the externally facing surface of the base material wherein the heat-management material has weighted average thermal emittance of less than 0.8 (or 80%). The multilayered multifunctional heat-management elements include a low thermal emittance layer and a high solar absorptance layer.

Abstract: A continuous circulation system and an connection assembly for establishing a threaded fluid seal to a side port of a continuous circulating sub, according an embodiment, is disclosed, having independently rotatable and movable first and second first engagement mechanisms. The first engagement mechanism may include first and second wrenches for engaging a pressure tap, checking pressure, removing and reinstalling a safety plug. The second engagement mechanism may include an adapter pipe for creating a threaded seal with the side port thereby allowing reliable high-pressure flow. The connection assembly automates the steps of checking pressure within the sub between the radial valve and safety plug, removing the safety plug, screwing the threaded adapter pipe into the side port, providing a flow path for drilling fluid, disengaging the threaded adapter pipe, replacing the safety plug and returning the continuous circulation sub to its original operational state.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device, having a semiconductor substrate comprising silicon carbide with a gate electrode disposed on a portion of the substrate on a first surface with, a drain electrode disposed on a second surface of the substrate. There is a dielectric layer disposed on the gate electrode and a remedial layer disposed about the dielectric layer, wherein the remedial layer is configured to mitigate negative bias temperature instability maintaining a change in threshold voltage of less than about 1 volt. A source electrode is disposed on the remedial layer, wherein the source electrode is electrically coupled to a contact region of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device, having a semiconductor substrate comprising silicon carbide with a gate electrode disposed on a portion of the substrate on a first surface with, a drain electrode disposed on a second surface of the substrate. There is a dielectric layer disposed on the gate electrode and a remedial layer disposed about the dielectric layer, wherein the remedial layer is configured to mitigate negative bias temperature instability maintaining a change in threshold voltage of less than about 1 volt. A source electrode is disposed on the remedial layer, wherein the source electrode is electrically coupled to a contact region of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A continuous circulation system and an connection assembly for establishing a threaded fluid seal to a side port of a continuous circulating sub, according an embodiment, is disclosed, having independently rotatable and movable first and second first engagement mechanisms. The first engagement mechanism may include first and second wrenches for engaging a pressure tap, checking pressure, removing and reinstalling a safety plug. The second engagement mechanism may include an adapter pipe for creating a threaded seal with the side port thereby allowing reliable high-pressure flow. The connection assembly automates the steps of checking pressure within the sub between the radial valve and safety plug, removing the safety plug, screwing the threaded adapter pipe into the side port, providing a flow path for drilling fluid, disengaging the threaded adapter pipe, replacing the safety plug and returning the continuous circulation sub to its original operational state.

Abstract: Methods and systems for treatment of grain for toxins and/or odor utilize a storage container having a grain storage space and an aeration floor that allows air to flow through the aeration floor into the grain storage space. Ozone (mixed with air) is supplied to the grain through the aeration floor under positive pressure, whereby ozone is forced through the aeration floor into a lower portion of the grain storage space. After an initial treatment time, the initial treatment time allowing for the ozone to reduce toxins and/or odor in a lowermost portion of the initial quantity of grain an effective or desired amount, a lowermost portion or a lower treated portion of the grain in the grain storage space is removed, and new grain is added on top of the grain in the grain storage space, all while continuing to supply ozone through the aeration floor under positive pressure.

Abstract: Determining flow rules in a software defined network (SDN) of a plurality of forwarding devices includes determining, by a controller device, a network adjacency matrix of the SDN, wherein the network adjacency matrix represents a topology of the SDN; placing, by the controller device, a phantom node in the network adjacency matrix, wherein the phantom node does not physically exist within the topology of the SDN and the phantom node is attached to a first node with maximum degree in the network adjacency matrix to create a phantom adjacency matrix, wherein the first node corresponds to a first forwarding device in the SDN; and determining, by the controller device, an adverse condition in the SDN using the phantom node, wherein the controller device is separate from the plurality of forwarding devices.

Abstract: An apparatus includes three nail grooming structures each of varying sandpaper densities to allow the user to select the best one for optimum nail smoothness and when finished filing, an integrated outer cap is rotated to over a location which no longer exposes the grit surfaces so as to protect them from damage and maintain cleanliness.