Abstract: An energy absorbing device for a steering column assembly of a vehicle is provided. The energy absorbing device includes tear initiation grooves having offset tear initiation points, such that tearing is initiated in the grooves at different points in time, thus balancing loads experienced during a frontal crash and collapse of the steering column assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of administering compositions comprising a mixture of salts that induce purgation of the colon and are useful to cleanse the colon. Furthermore, the disclosed methods prevent degradation of PEG and allow for cleansing of the colon without the use of adjunct laxatives, including stimulant laxatives such as bisacodyl. The disclosed methods are superior to the prior art in that they allow for higher tolerability, improved safety, lower volumes, and improved patient compliance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of administering compositions comprising a mixture of salts that induce purgation of the colon and are useful to cleanse the colon. Furthermore, the disclosed methods prevent degradation of PEG and allow for cleansing of the colon without the use of adjunct laxatives, including stimulant laxatives such as bisacodyl. The disclosed methods are superior to the prior art in that they allow for higher tolerability, improved safety, lower volumes, and improved patient compliance.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns at least one processor that can execute a polling group to poll for storage transactions associated with a first group of one or more particular queue identifiers. The disclosure concerns at least one processor is configured to: execute a second polling group on a second processor, wherein the second polling group is to poll for storage transactions for a second group of one or more particular queue identifiers that are different than the one or more particular queue identifiers of the first group, wherein the second group of one or more particular queue identifiers are associated with one or more queues that can be accessed using the second polling group and not the first polling group.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may improve data migration between databases that store data under different schemas. Such systems and methods may be used to transform data from a first schema (e.g., tabular, such as in relational databases) to second schema (e.g., document-based, such as in some non-relational databases). In some embodiments, data transformation for database migration may be performed using at least one rule (e.g., specified by a user) specifying a logical arrangement under the second schema for transforming a grouping of source data under the first schema. For example, tables under a tabular schema may be transformed into new documents and/or fields within documents under a document-based schema in a manner specified by the transform rule(s). In some embodiments, transforming source data in this manner permits organizing the migrated data efficiently to reduce computing resources needed to migrate the data between databases and/or for future data access operations.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may improve data migration between databases that store data under different schemas. Such systems and methods may be used to transform data from a first schema (e.g., tabular, such as in relational databases) to second schema (e.g., document-based, such as in some non-relational databases). In some embodiments, data transformation for database migration may be performed using at least one rule (e.g., specified by a user) specifying a logical arrangement under the second schema for transforming a grouping of source data under the first schema. For example, tables under a tabular schema may be transformed into new documents and/or fields within documents under a document-based schema in a manner specified by the transform rule(s). In some embodiments, transforming source data in this manner permits organizing the migrated data efficiently to reduce computing resources needed to migrate the data between databases and/or for future data access operations.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for predicting the appearance of an object being coated with at least one colored coating layer under different illumination conditions. The methods and systems relate to displaying the appearance of a coated object using a display device by predicting the appearance of a coated object under an illumination condition selected by the user and displaying the predicted appearance of the coated object.

Abstract: A longitudinal sealer includes a housing, an arm, and a heating element. The housing is configured to be installed in a foam-in-bag system. The arm is movably coupled to the housing. The heating element has a leading edge exposed through an exterior surface of the arm. A position of the arm with respect to the housing is controllable so that the arm is movable between a first location where the leading edge of the heating element is not in contact with a film in a film path of the foam-in-bag system and a second location where the leading edge of the heating element is in contact with the film in the film path of the foam-in-bag system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a mixture of salts that induce purgation of the colon and are useful to cleanse the colon. Furthermore, the disclosed compositions can comprise a flavoring agent and polyethylene glycol. The disclosed compositions are superior to prior art compositions in that the disclosed compositions allow for higher tolerability, lower volumes, and improved patient compliance. In some embodiments, the composition comprises non-fermentable carbohydrates. Methods for inducing purgation of the colon and for cleansing the colon are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for increasing a flow rate of a vaporizable liquid in a cartridge including varying the diameter of the airflow path of the cartridge to form a least a first pressure and a second pressure. The airflow path may include a first section having a first diameter, a second section having a second diameter, and a third section having a third diameter. The cartridge may further include a heating element coupled to an interior surface of the body portion and located at the second section.

Abstract: A remote patient monitoring system having a main patient monitor and a remote patient monitor. The main patient monitor is configured to receive and collect one or more patient physiological parameters and to provide an alarm in response to an alarm trigger. The alarm trigger includes a determination that at least one of the collected patient physiological parameters has reached a predetermined value. The remote patient monitor has an alarm reset and is configured to be carried by a caregiver. It is also configured to receive a signal from the main patient monitor in response to the alarm and to transmit an indication about the alarm trigger. The indication includes one or more of a notification that the patient is being attended to, a request by the caregiver for additional help, or a message about resolution of the alarm trigger.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns at least one processor that can execute a polling group to poll for storage transactions associated with a first group of one or more particular queue identifiers. The disclosure concerns at least one processor is configured to: execute a second polling group on a second processor, wherein the second polling group is to poll for storage transactions for a second group of one or more particular queue identifiers that are different than the one or more particular queue identifiers of the first group, wherein the second group of one or more particular queue identifiers are associated with one or more queues that can be accessed using the second polling group and not the first polling group.

Abstract: A technology is described for a transportation management service. In one example, parameters can be received for transporting a load from an origin location to a destination location. In response, carriers that have available capacity to transport the load can be identified based on the parameters. Meta tags included in a strategic capacity profile defining a strategy for transporting the load can be retrieved. The strategy may be defined by the meta tags, which describe carrier attributes used to select a carrier to transport the load. The meta tags can be used to identify a set of carriers that have attributes that correspond to the meta tags and who are eligible to transport the load based on the parameters. The carrier data for the set of carriers can be provided to a user to allow a selection of one or more carriers to send tenders.

Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamically prescribing therapeutic games for treatment of ocular disorder are disclosed. The methods and systems include: performing an eye position calibration technique in a virtual reality environment to calibrate the virtual reality environment to a user; performing an eye movement measurement to produce a diagnosis result; selecting a virtual reality therapeutic game based on the diagnosis result; performing the virtual reality therapeutic game to receive a game user input in the virtual reality therapeutic game; and dynamically adjusting difficulty of the virtual reality therapeutic game based on the game user input. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes an external provider subsystem and an electronic network subsystem in operable communication with the external provider subsystem. The electronic network subsystem is configured to provide a first microservice and a second microservice different from the first microservice. The wireless communication system further includes an in-home subsystem (i) separate from the external provider subsystem, (ii) in operable communication with the electronic network subsystem, and (iii) including a first micronet and a second micronet different from the first micronet. The first micronet is configured to operably interact with the first microservice, and the second micronet is configured to operably interact with the second microservice. The wireless communication system further includes at least one electronic device configured to operably connect with one of the first micronet and the second micronet.

Abstract: A technology is described for a transportation management service. In one example, parameters can be received for transporting a load from an origin location to a destination location. In response, carriers that have available capacity to transport the load can be identified based on the parameters. Meta tags included in a strategic capacity profile defining a strategy for transporting the load can be retrieved. The strategy may be defined by the meta tags, which describe carrier attributes used to select a carrier to transport the load. The meta tags can be used to identify a set of carriers that have attributes that correspond to the meta tags and who are eligible to transport the load based on the parameters. The carrier data for the set of carriers can be provided to a user to allow a selection of one or more carriers to send tenders.

Abstract: A rotor hub assembly includes a rotor hub, a rotor and a cooling sleeve surrounding the rotor hub and located between the rotor hub and the rotor. Coolant flows between the rotor hub and the rotor during spinning of the rotor hub assembly. The cooling sleeve may include channels formed in the inner surface. The rotor hub may include an annular channel in fluid communication with the cooling sleeve channels. The annular channel may include apertures such that the cavities in the rotor hub are in fluid communication with the cooling sleeve. Coolant circulating within the rotor hub enters the annular channel and the channels in the cooling sleeve from centrifugal force caused by spinning of the rotor hub assembly.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes an external provider subsystem and an electronic network subsystem in operable communication with the external provider subsystem. The electronic network subsystem is configured to provide a first microservice and a second microservice different from the first microservice. The wireless communication system further includes an in-home subsystem (i) separate from the external provider subsystem, (ii) in operable communication with the electronic network subsystem, and (iii) including a first micronet and a second micronet different from the first micronet. The first micronet is configured to operably interact with the first microservice, and the second micronet is configured to operably interact with the second microservice. The wireless communication system further includes at least one electronic device configured to operably connect with one of the first micronet and the second micronet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for controlling evaporator boats, having a fixture (16) for receiving a plurality of evaporator boats (14), an energy source (18) for providing energy for heating each of the evaporator boats (14), a supply wire drive (24) for each of the evaporator boats (14), at least one camera (32) adapted for capturing an image of at least one of a plurality of evaporator boats (14) mounted in the fixture (16), and a control (26), the control (26) having an image analyzation module (36) and being adapted for providing a control signal for the supply wire drive (24) and a control signal for the energy source (18), the control signals depending at least in part from an output of the image analyzation module (36). The invention further relates to a PVD machine and to a method of operating the machine.

Abstract: Platforms, systems and methods are provided for identifying engineered lanthipeptide display peptides expressed in vivo from biological organisms.