Abstract: A stackable half-tubular assembly is presented. The assembly comprises wall sections defining cavities. The wall sections are secured to one another about a securing portion, wherein the stackable assembly is configured to be assembled with a stackable assembly of the same configuration to form a plurality of enclosed drains for housing a fluid. A method of installation is also provided, the method comprising aligning and securing two stackable half-tubular assemblies together.

Abstract: An example network provisioning system includes a provisioning portal that is configured to: receive, from a client device, a selection of a service template specifying network service attributes for a communication service, receive a selection of one or more tracking areas, receive a selection of one or more subscribers, and generate a service order based on the network service attributes for the communication service, the one or more tracking areas, and the one or more subscriber. The network provisioning system is configured to provision the communication service in accordance with the service order.

Abstract: An exemplary method of imaging tissue of a subject using a rolling shutter imager to provide a video stream comprises: sequentially resetting a plurality of rows of pixels of the rolling shutter imager from a first row to a last row; transitioning a liquid crystal shutter from a closed state to an open state; after the liquid crystal shutter is transitioned into the open state and after resetting the last row, illuminating the tissue of the subject with an illumination light for an illumination period to accumulate charge at the plurality of rows of pixels, and after the illumination period ends, sequentially reading the accumulated charge at the rows of pixels from the first row to the last row; generating an image frame from the sequentially read accumulated charge at the plurality of rows of pixels; and adding the image frame to the video stream.

Abstract: A tow attachment for a watercraft is disclosed. The tow attachment is configured to attach a tow rope to the watercraft, and has a first part and a second part that is connected to the first part by a connecting portion. The first part is configured for rigid connection to the watercraft, and the second part is configured to attach to the tow rope. The second part disconnects from the first part about the connecting portion in response to the tow rope applying a load above a predetermined load to the second part. A tow pylon assembly having a tow pylon and the tow attachment connected to the tow pylon is also disclosed. A watercraft with the tow attachment and a watercraft with the tow pylon assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: We describe an optical and magnetic stimulation, OMS, wound therapy device comprising: a light source configured to generate an optical field for an OMS wound therapy; an electric circuit coupled to the light source for driving the light source to generate the optical field; a coil configured to generate a magnetic field for the OMS wound therapy; and a magnetic field shield arranged between the coil on the one hand and the light source and electric circuit on the other hand, and wherein the magnetic field shield is configured to shield the electric circuit and the light source from the magnetic field generated by the coil.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to techniques for imaging tissue of a subject. An exemplary method comprises transitioning a (liquid crystal) light shutter to an open state to allow reflected light from illuminating the tissue of the subject with a visible-light illumination source to accumulate charge at a plurality of rows of pixels of an imager; transitioning the light shutter to a closed state to prevent the imager from receiving visible light; during a first readout period, reading accumulated charge to produce a first set of imaging data; while the light shutter is in the closed state, illuminating the tissue of the subject with a fluorescence excitation illumination source; during a second readout period after the first readout period, reading accumulated charge to produce a second set of imaging data; and generating image frames based on the first set of imaging data and the second set of imaging data.

Abstract: Images captured by a camera moving in an environment are received, and for each of a plurality of points in one of the images, outputs are computed using a neural network. The outputs comprise: a trajectory depicting the point in each of the plurality of images, as well as, for each trajectory, a prediction of visibility of the trajectory in each of the images and a prediction of whether the trajectory depicts a static or moving surface in the environment. The neural network receives the images and points as input and computes the outputs, wherein the outputs comprise for each of the trajectories, confidence data. The outputs are sent to a downstream process selected from any of: visual odometry, structure from motion, human body tracking, video editing, vehicle tracking.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a cranioplasty prosthesis component having a connection hole(s). A pivot fastener may have a body being threaded and adapted to be screwed to cranium bone. A shoulder is between the body and a head of the pivot fastener, the shoulder having a circular section. A diametrical dimension of the circular section is less than a diametrical dimension of the connection hole, such that the shoulder forms a rotational joint with the cranioplasty component when the shoulder is in the connection hole.

Abstract: A lighting system (100) for controlling the movement of poultry (190). One or more properties of poultry (190) are obtained and used to define one or more characteristics of a light beam (115) or light beams (115) and thereby the light spot(s) (116) formed from the light beam(s) (115). The light beams (115) are configured to have a beam divergence of less than 15°.

Abstract: This specification relates to compounds according to Formula (I), which are of degraders of ER, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy for the treatment of ER-sensitive and/or ER-directed diseases and disorders.

Abstract: A method of tracking 3D position and orientation of an entity in a moving platform is described. The method comprises receiving data sensed by an inertial measurement unit mounted on the entity. Visual tracking data is also received, computed from images depicting the moving platform or the entity in the moving platform. The method computes the 3D position and orientation of the entity by estimating a plurality of states using the visual tracking data and the data sensed by the inertial measurement unit, where the states comprise both states of the moving platform and states of the entity.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light system (120) and a consumable product provider (110) together provide a consumable product system (100) in which the ultraviolet light system (120) illuminates a specific portion of a livestock animal (190) near or using the consumable product provider (110) with ultraviolet light (525) having a wavelength of between 280 nm and 320 nm, wherein the portion of the livestock animal (190) is a portion of the head of the livestock animal or the feet, leg and/or shank of the livestock animal (190).

Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes: determining a complexity value for first image data associated with of a physical environment that corresponds to a first time period; determining an estimated composite setup time based on the complexity value for the first image data and virtual content for compositing with the first image data; in accordance with a determination that the estimated composite setup time exceeds the threshold time: forgoing rendering the virtual content from the perspective that corresponds to the camera pose of the device relative to the physical environment during the first time period; and compositing a previous render of the virtual content for a previous time period with the first image data to generate the graphical environment for the first time period.

Abstract: A power conversion apparatus with modified cooling properties has been disclosed. The apparatus comprises an AC port, at least one DC port, a chassis, at least one power conversion module mounted in the chassis connectable to off-board conductors and the AC and the at least one DC ports, a module heat sink attached to each one of the at least one power conversion module for cooling the module, wherein the off-board inductors are mounted in the chassis together and separate from modules with one or more of an inductor heat sink and cooling fluid circulator for cooling the inductors.

Abstract: The system classifies aspects of beehive phenomenon by fusing sensor data from inside a beehive and human collected data from the same beehive using machine learning algorithms. The human collected data labels the sensor data indicating various aspects of beehive states. By collecting observation data from people looking into the beehives equipped with sensors, the sensor data is augmented with information. The resulting sensor and labelled dataset are used to train machine learning algorithms to classify beehive health states using sensor data alone. This system is used for remote monitoring of honeybee hives using in-hive sensors.

Abstract: A method for evaluating a sensor signal of an exhaust NOx sensor, which is disposed downstream of a three-way catalytic converter in an exhaust system of a spark ignition internal combustion engine. An ammonia factor is modeled downstream of the three-way catalytic converter using an ammonia formation model. A NOx emission is modeled in the exhaust system downstream of the three-way catalytic converter using a NOx model. The modeled ammonia emissions and the modeled NOx emission are separated by a separation algorithm using the sensor signal of the exhaust NOx sensor. The separation algorithm provides quantitative information about the tailpipe ammonia emissions and the tailpipe NOx emissions of the spark ignition internal combustion engine. An engine control unit and an internal combustion engine for carrying out such a method are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a sensing system for determining a parameter of a set of animals present on a surface area, wherein the sensing system comprises: a controller; at least one range sensor having a Field-of-View to the surface area; wherein the at least one range sensor is configured to at least continually measure heights of animals of the set of animals passing the Field-of-View during a period of time, and to provide a height signal comprising said measured heights during the period of time; wherein the controller is configured to obtain said height signal, and to determine the parameter of the set of animals based on the measured heights during the period of time.

Abstract: An accessory holder for connecting an accessory to a support has an anchor being configured to be inserted in an aperture defined in the support and for selectively connecting the accessory holder to the support; an accessory connector connected to the anchor; and an accessory lock operatively connected to the anchor. The accessory connector being rotatable about a rotation axis. The accessory connector is configured for connecting to the accessory. With the accessory lock being locked, rotation of the accessory connector about the rotation axis is restricted. With the accessory lock being unlocked, rotation of the accessory connector about the rotation axis is permitted.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an in-line lift system and method for a patient lift system with a scale. The system incorporates a load cell pivotally attached within a sling bar, allowing for precise weight measurement during patient transfers and allowing increased height to which the patient may be lifted. The load cell is integrated into a sling bar. The load cell may be attached to a cradle pivotally attached within a central portion of the sling bar. The attachment cup suspends the lift system and enables rotation. The lifting system further comprises a suspending assembly, a sling bar pivotally attached to the suspending assembly system about a vertical axis, a load cell pivotally attached in a central section of the sling bar and movement limiting assembly.

Abstract: A fender for a watercraft having a watercraft body. The watercraft body defines an aperture. The fender has: a fender body; an anchor distinct from the fender body, the anchor being configured to be inserted in the aperture defined in the watercraft body and for selectively connecting the fender to the watercraft body; and a link distinct from the fender body and from the anchor, the link connecting the fender body to the anchor. The fender body is made from a flexible material. The anchor is made from a rigid material. The link is made from a resilient material. A watercraft having the fender is also disclosed.