Abstract: A computer vision system and method for detecting and modeling features of a building in a plurality of images is provided. The system includes a computer system in communication with a database of aerial imagery, and computer vision system code executed by the computer system which automatically detects contours and infers interior roof features of the building. The system first processes the plurality of images to identify a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) line segments in each image. Then, the system processes the plurality of 2D line segments to generate a plurality of three-dimensional (3D) line segments. The plurality of 2D line segments are then processed to detect a contour of the structure, and the contour of the structure is utilized by the system to infer interior roof lines from the structure. A model of the roof of the structure is finally generated using the detected contour and interior roof lines.

Abstract: A technique facilitates deployment of open hole gravel packing equipment and sand control equipment downhole in a single trip. According to an embodiment, the technique utilizes a pipe string, e.g. a workstring or a drill string, for use in an open hole gravel packing operation. The pipe string is equipped with a sand control system having at least one filtration medium, Additionally, the pipe string comprises a valve and a valve actuation device. The valve actuation device is capable of being remotely activated in a manner allowing setting of one or more packers downhole without blocking subsequent flow through the pipe string.

Abstract: Systems involve a case assembly including a base, a first side extending from the base, and a stand assembly including an elongated member having an elongated cavity, and a base extending from the elongated member. The stand assembly is rotatably coupled with the case assembly so that the stand assembly is rotatable between a first rotational position and a second rotational position so that the elongated cavity is covered by the case assembly when the stand assembly is in the first rotational position, and so that the elongated cavity is at least partially uncovered from the case assembly when the stand assembly is in the second rotational position. Other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Described are methods of enhancing development of renal organoids, methods of using the same, and kits.

Abstract: Described are methods for producing multi-layered tubular tissue structures, tissue structures produced by the methods, and their use.

Abstract: An inserter assembly (200) for deploying an intravesical device into a urinary bladder of a patient includes a placement catheter (210), a receiving funnel (220), and a stylet (230). The placement catheter defines a lumen extending from a proximal catheter end to an exit opening. The receiving funnel is secured to the placement catheter. The stylet is removably received through the receiving funnel within the lumen. The stylet includes a stylet body and a paddle (238). The stylet body is dimensioned to drive the intravesical device through the lumen and the exit opening into the bladder. The paddle is fixed to the stylet body about the proximal stylet end and is engageable with the receiving funnel. The paddle optionally includes a fitting (242) being lockably engageable with the receiving funnel to removably secure the stylet to the placement catheter.

Abstract: A memory controller is configured to receive segment pointers that identify physical memory devices and slices for associated segments. The memory controller is configured to identify a most-full first one of the physical memory devices, to identify a most-empty second one of the physical memory devices, and to identify one of the segments in the most-full first one of the physical memory devices. The memory controller is configured to move a slice from the identified one of the segments in the most-full first one of the physical memory devices to the most-empty second one of the physical memory devices. The memory controller is configured to update one of the segment pointers for the identified segment. The memory controller is configured to update one of the segment pointers for the identified segment by removing a previous segment pointer to the most-full first one of the physical memory devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for identifying other instances of messages corresponding to a reported malicious message. A report of a malicious message from a user of a plurality users using a messaging system is received. Responsive to the report of the malicious message, plain text of content selected from the malicious message is provided. Thereafter, one or more segments of the plain text are selected as key content for construction of a search. A search is then executed in the messaging system for one or more other malicious messages corresponding to the reported malicious message using the selected one or more segments of the plain text with one or more match criteria or no criteria. The one or more other malicious messages corresponding to the reported malicious message are identified in the messaging system.

Abstract: Provided for may be a pump failsafe apparatus for use with a pump motor, the pump failsafe apparatus comprising a foot pedal configured to generate a first signal when depressed and a second signal when released. The apparatus may comprise a power supply having an internal logic controlled power switch, the power supply in electrical communication with at least the pump motor, wherein the internal logic controlled power switch includes an active state (ON) and an inactive state (OFF). The apparatus may further include an overspeed detector, an under voltage detector in electrical communication with at least the power supply, the under voltage detector configured to measure a logic voltage, and a pump cartridge detector.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for processing lignocellulosic material. The apparatus includes a vessel having a fluid separation plate disposed therein, a fluid circulating system in fluid communication with the vessel and various component parts including nozzles, valves, lines and pumps as needed for discharging processed lignocellulosic materials.

Abstract: A method implemented by a memory controller may comprise receiving segment pointers that identify memory devices and slices for associated segments. The method may comprise identifying a most-full first one of the memory devices. The method may comprise identifying a most-empty second one of the memory devices. The method may comprise identifying one of the segments in the most-full one of the memory devices. The method may comprise moving a slice from the identified one of the segments in the most-full one of the memory devices to the most-empty one of the memory devices. The method may comprise updating one of the segment pointers for the identified segment.

Abstract: Provided for may be a motor speed control apparatus for use with a piston pump. The piston may be adapted to create a plurality of compressions and the piston may have a compression path and a decompression path. Further, the piston cylinder may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a piston length. The piston cylinder may have a proximal threshold position and a distal threshold position. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a proximal and a distal hall effect sensor. The apparatus may comprise a computer, wherein instructions instruct the piston to decelerate at the distal threshold position during the compression path and the proximal threshold position during the decompression path, and/or wherein the computer executable instructions instruct the piston to accelerate at the distal threshold position during the decompression path and the proximal threshold position during the compression path.

Abstract: A blow molded article obtained by blow molding of a preform made via parallel flow coinjection, having a wall formed by 3 layers in at least a region wherein the outside layer is transparent and the inner layer comprises an effect pigment visible through the transparent layer. Articles according to the invention have an improved gloss, low haze and higher resistance to delamination than previous articles. The invention relates also to preforms for making articles as described and to methods for making preforms and articles.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for sequencing by synthesis using mechanical compression. These methods and apparatuses may mechanically control microfluidic movement using a force applicator and an elastically deformable sheet.

Abstract: A group head (20) for an espresso machine (10), the group head (20) comprising: a group head bracket (36) for detachable engagement with a portafilter (30) holding a puck (22) of ground coffee in a filter basket (64) to dispense an espresso coffee; a conduit (34) for receiving a flow of water to the portafilter (30); and, a heater (32) mounted in the group head (20) to heat the flow of water to the portafilter (30).

Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic interference mitigation apparatus including a power supply; a power cord; a power supply chassis encapsulating at least the power supply, the power supply physically isolated from the power cord; a low value resistor in electrical communication with at least the power cord and the power supply; and a capacitor disposed between the power supply chassis and an equipment chassis, wherein the equipment chassis encapsulates the power supply chassis, wherein the equipment chassis is disposed a distance from the power supply chassis, and wherein the capacitor is formed by the equipment chassis and the power supply chassis.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for mechanically controlling microfluidic movement using a force applicator and an elastically deformable sheet are described herein. These apparatuses may include a mechanical microfluidics actuator devices and a cartridge. A microfluidic droplet may be moved or displaced within an air gap of the cartridge by applying a compressive force locally and selectively reduce the gap width of the air gap near the microfluidic droplet causing the microfluidic droplet to move toward the reduced gap. Compressive forces may also be used to divide, join, mix or perform other operations on the microfluidic droplets.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes conversion circuitry for converting first data in a first data format optimized for efficient data storage into second data in a second data format optimized for processing by a processing circuit. The integrated circuit also includes filter circuitry for filtering the second data to generate filtered data in the second data format. The integrated circuit outputs the filtered data for processing by the processing circuit.