Abstract: Disclosed herein are biological indicators suitable for use in a liquid-chemical sterilization process that may be conducted by an automated endoscope reprocessor. The biological indicator may include one or more ports for introducing and removing a liquid-chemical sterilant therefrom. The biological indicators may include features, such as a declivity leading to a port opening or a pipette, that may assist in transferring the liquid-chemical sterilant. The system may additionally include a holder having features that facilitate use of the system and biological indicators.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes the engineering of microbial cells for fermentative production of histamine and provides novel engineered microbial cells and cultures, as well as related histamine production methods.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems are provided for touch screen displays that utilize a polarizer and a touch sensor circuit that are manufactured on a single substrate, and in which the touch sensor circuitry may be directly printed onto a polarizer substrate to provide a combination of a polarizer and a touch sensor on the same single common substrate.

Abstract: Systems and processes for operating an intelligent automated assistant are provided. An example process includes, at an electronic device having one or more processors and memory: performing a first task specified in a first user speech input; receiving a second user speech input; and in accordance with a determination that the second user speech input includes a modification to the first task, performing a second task, wherein performance of the second task modifies at least a portion of the performance of the first task.

Abstract: Systems and processes for operating an intelligent automated assistant are provided. An example process includes, at an electronic device having one or more processors and memory: performing a first task specified in a first user speech input; receiving a second user speech input; and in accordance with a determination that the second user speech input includes a modification to the first task, performing a second task, wherein performance of the second task modifies at least a portion of the performance of the first task.

Abstract: Methods for rendering augmented reality (AR) content are presented. An a priori defined 3D albedo model of an object is leveraged to adjust AR content so that is appears as a natural part of a scene. Disclosed devices recognize a known object having a corresponding albedo model. The devices compare the observed object to the known albedo model to determine a content transformation referred to as an estimated shading (environmental shading) model. The transformation is then applied to the AR content to generate adjusted content, which is then rendered and presented for consumption by a user.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a memory cell array with enhanced read sensing margin. The memory cell array includes a write port and a read port being connected through first and second data storage lines. The memory cell array further includes multiple word lines and bit lines arranged in rows and columns such that the read port is coupled to a read word line, a read bit line, and a virtual ground. The read port includes a first transistor coupled to at least the read bit line and the virtual ground, a second transistor coupled to at least the first data storage line and the first transistor, a third transistor coupled to at least the second data storage line and the read word line, and a fourth transistor coupled at least the first data storage line and the read word line.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for dynamic event-based integration of resources and temporal resource processing. The invention is structured for dynamic integration of resources and resource processing based on events. Embodiments of invention may be configured for determining technology activity systems associated with a user, analyzing resources data on a user's device, determining temporal action triggers, transmitting temporal action triggers, modifying user activity programs, and conducting modified user activity programs. The invention may also be configured for determining a user's geographical location, and predict the effect of geographical location and other parameters on the resource level of the user.

Abstract: An information handling system organic light emitting diode (OLED) display adapts presentation of visual information to manage a display thermal state, such as to maintain a uniform thermal condition. In one example embodiment, a first display zone of plural pixels presents visual images with a first refresh rate, such as the nominal refresh rate established by the display settings, and a second display zone presents visual images with a partial pixel refresh rate that reduces power dissipation and, thus, thermal energy release so that a more uniform thermal state may be achieved at the display.

Abstract: A matrix for neuron regeneration. The matrix can include a sheet having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a plurality of integrally formed ridges. The sheet can have a spiral shape, such that the first surface of the sheet faces the second surface of the sheet. The sheet and the integrally formed ridges can comprise oligo(poly(ethylene glycol) fumarate).

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media to detect and track a user's eye gaze and head movement are described. In general, techniques are disclosed for identifying a user's pupil location and using this information, in conjunction with a three dimensional (3D) model of the user's head, perform gaze tracking operations. More particularly, techniques disclosed herein utilize pupil gradient information to refine an initial pupil location estimate. Once identified, the pupil's location may be combined with 3D head pose information to generate an accurate and robust gaze detection mechanism.

Abstract: A method of interpreting images and/or waveforms determines differences between populations, input sources and/or test subjects. The method includes operations. The operations include receiving a first set of data from at least one of the input sources; encoding the first received data into a first lower dimensional representation; receiving a second set of data from the at least one of the input sources or from a second input source; encoding the second received data into a second lower dimensional representation; comparing the first low dimensional representation with the second low dimensional representation to generate a reconstruction; decoding the representation to reconstruct the data into a format similar to that of the received data; and transmitting a signal corresponding to the decoded representation. Related devices, apparatuses, systems, techniques, articles and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are also described.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a display device, a camera, and a processor. The camera captures an image including first and second observers in a field of view in front of the display device. Based on the captured image, the processor determines a first location of the first observer and a second location of the second observer. Based on the first and second locations, the processor determines a first set of pixels located within a primary field of view for the first observer, and a second set of pixels located within a second field of view for the second observer. The processor calculates a viewing legibility adjustment for the second set of pixels. Based on the viewing legibility adjustment, the processor adjusts a contrast ratio for the second set of pixels to below a viewing threshold level.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media to detect and track a user's eye gaze and head movement are described. In general, techniques are disclosed for identifying a user's pupil location and using this information, in conjunction with a three dimensional (3D) model of the user's head, perform gaze tracking operations. More particularly, techniques disclosed herein utilize pupil gradient information to refine an initial pupil location estimate. Once identified, the pupil's location may be combined with 3D head pose information to generate an accurate and robust gaze detection mechanism.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a display device, a camera, and a processor. The camera captures an image including first and second observers in a field of view in front of the display device. Based on the captured image, the processor determines a first location of the first observer and a second location of the second observer. Based on the first and second locations, the processor determines a first set of pixels located within a primary field of view for the first observer, and a second set of pixels located within a second field of view for the second observer. The processor calculates a viewing legibility adjustment for the second set of pixels. Based on the viewing legibility adjustment, the processor adjusts a contrast ratio for the second set of pixels to below a viewing threshold level.

Abstract: A vehicle may have optical structures such as windows and mirrors that have the potential to allow glare from external objects to shine into the eyes of a driver or other vehicle occupant. A control circuit may gather information on where the eyes of the driver are located using a camera mounted in the vehicle and may gather information on where the sun or other source of glare are located outside of the vehicle. Based on this information, the control circuit may direct a light modulator on a window or mirror to selectively darken an area that prevents the glare from reaching the eyes of the driver. The light modulator may have a photochromic layer that is adjusted by shining light onto the photochromic layer, may be a liquid crystal modulator, an electrochromic modulator, or other light modulator layer.

Abstract: A method of operating or an information handling system operating a dynamic backlight and ambient light sensor (DBL and ALS) brightness control management system comprising a digital display having a selectable brightness level, a processor operatively connected to the digital display for executing code instructions of a dynamic backlight (DBL) control system for modifying brightness levels of some or all portions of the display screen in response to inputs relating to display content type and associated optimal contrast levels for the display content and the processor executing code instructions of an ambient light sensor (ALS) control system to modify brightness levels of some or all portions of the display screen in response to detected ambient light levels of the information handling system where the processor executing code instructions of the DBL and ALS brightness control management system adjusts operation of either the DBL control system or the ALS control system based on location or detected ambient

Abstract: An information handling system organic light emitting diode (OLED) display adapts presentation of visual information to manage a display thermal state, such as to maintain a uniform thermal condition. In one example embodiment, a first display zone of plural pixels presents visual images with a first refresh rate, such as the nominal refresh rate established by the display settings, and a second display zone presents visual images with a partial pixel refresh rate that reduces power dissipation and, thus, thermal energy release so that a more uniform thermal state may be achieved at the display.

Abstract: A structure for an integrated circuit is disclosed for storing data. The integrated circuit includes a memory cell array of bit cells configured in a static random access memory (SRAM) architecture. The memory cell array is coupled to wordlines arranged in rows that control operations such as Read and Write operations. To enhance the read sensing margin of the SRAM configuration, the read port of a bit cell may include a wordline that drives two transistors (e.g., a PMOS and an NMOS transistor) to reduce data-dependent current leakage from a read bitline. An additional weak transistor keeper configuration may be used in the integrated circuit to compensate for current leakage from the read bitline. For example, a weak NMOS keeper that includes a sense amplifier, an inverter, and an NMOS connected to supply voltage VDD provides a path between the read bitline and VDD through the weak NMOS keeper.

Abstract: A portable information handling system organic light emitting diode (OLED) display manages power consumption by dividing the display into plural zones of contiguous pixels and presenting visual images in a first zone at a full pixel density and in a second pixel density. For example, a full pixel density presents visual images with all pixels at a display setting and a partial pixel density presents visual images with at least some pixels at the display setting and at least some pixels at a reduced power setting, such as off or a reduced illumination.