Abstract: A method for processing media content includes aggregating, by at least one hardware processor, a plurality of three-dimensional (3D) images to obtain a 3D volume representation of a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) images of media content. A 3D void space associated with the plurality of 2D images is segmented based on the 3D volume representation into a plurality of 3D void segments. A media element is inserted into at least one 3D void segment of the plurality of 3D void segments. At least one 2D image of the plurality of 2D images is modified to include the at least one 3D void segment.

Abstract: A quantum computing system and a method of performing a quantum error correction code are disclosed. Syndrome data is received representative of an error state of a plurality of quantum devices. Occurrence of a runtime trigger event is determined. A hypergraph modification rule associated with the runtime trigger event is retrieved from a decoding hypergraph modification map data structure comprising a plurality of predefined hypergraph modification rules. A decoding hypergraph is modified in accordance with the hypergraph modification rule to generate a modified decoding hypergraph. A correction for the error state is determined by decoding the syndrome data with the modified decoding hypergraph.

Abstract: A quantum computing system and a method of performing a quantum error correction code are disclosed. A determination is made that a leakage event has occurred at a quantum device. A plurality of decoding hypergraph hyperedges potentially affected by the leakage event are determined. The plurality of decoding hypergraph hyperedges are adjusted in accordance with the leakage event.

Abstract: Distributed Permissioned Data (DPD) network to securely store encrypted data by distributing multiple copies of data fragments in resilient nodes in the network. Data fragments are stored in multiple node chains in the network. Storing data in this distributed fashion offsets conditions where some nodes are not available because they are offline or unreachable. Nodes may also have other constraints placed on them, such as bandwidth utilization, storage limits, and CPU allocation. Multiple versions (replicas) of the data fragments are stored in multiple nodes to provide resiliency. By properly selecting a number of data fragments and a number of replicas, data stored in the network will be highly available.

Abstract: A quantum computing system and a method of performing a quantum error correction code are disclosed. Syndrome data is received representative of an error state of a plurality of quantum devices. Occurrence of a runtime trigger event is determined. A hypergraph modification rule associated with the runtime trigger event is retrieved from a decoding hypergraph modification map data structure comprising a plurality of predefined hypergraph modification rules. A decoding hypergraph is modified in accordance with the hypergraph modification rule to generate a modified decoding hypergraph. A correction for the error state is determined by decoding the syndrome data with the modified decoding hypergraph.

Abstract: A protective helmet (200) adapted for the external display of controllably selectable images, comprising: an outer portion (202); and a display module (212) comprising a flexible electronic display screen (214); wherein the outer portion comprises a recess (206) configured to receive the display module; and wherein the display module is positioned within the recess such that an outer surface (213) of the display module continues a profile of the outer portion.

Abstract: A heating system is provided. The heating system comprises an induction heating assembly configured to generate a varying magnetic field and a heating target assembly comprising one or more heating targets, wherein the one or more heating targets are moveable relative to the induction heating assembly, the one or more heating targets being heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field.

Abstract: A hair styling device for heating hair is provided. The device comprises an induction heating plate arranged to be heated by penetration with a varying magnetic field and an induction heating assembly configured to generate the varying magnetic field.

Abstract: A heating system is provided. The heating system comprises an induction heating assembly configured to generate varying magnetic fields, a heating target assembly comprising a plurality of heating targets, the plurality of heating targets being heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. A first subset of the plurality of heating targets has a first resonant heating characteristic and a second subset of the plurality of heating targets has a second resonant heating characteristic, and the first and second resonant heating characteristics are different. The system further comprises a controller configured to: control the induction heating assembly based on the first resonant heating characteristic to generate a first varying magnetic field to heat the first subset and control the induction heating assembly based on the second resonant heating characteristic to generate a second varying magnetic field to heat the second subset.

Abstract: A method for calibrating zero rate offset (ZRO) of a first inertial sensor located on a device, the method includes determining a stability level of the device based on information associated with at least one non-inertial sensor located on the device; and performing a calibration of the ZRO of the first inertial sensor when the stability level is above a threshold.

Abstract: A paint roller sleeve removal tool for overlying an unwanted roller sleeve to allow a user to remove a soiled roller sleeve without spreading mess undesirably. The paint roller sleeve removal tool includes a primary tubular member having a first primary panel hingedly affixed to a second primary panel. The secondary tubular member is affixed to the primary tubular member, the secondary tubular member having a first secondary panel is affixed to a distal end of the first primary panel and a second secondary panel is affixed to a distal end of the second primary panel. The paint roller sleeve removal tool includes a plurality of protrusions that are affixed to an interior surface of each of the first primary panel, the second primary panel, the first secondary panel, and the second secondary panel.

Abstract: A protective helmet (200) adapted for the external display of controllably selectable images, comprising: an outer portion (202); and a display module (212) comprising a flexible electronic display screen (214); wherein the outer portion comprises a recess (206) configured to receive the display module; and wherein the display module is positioned within the recess such that an outer surface (213) of the display module continues a profile of the outer portion.

Abstract: A paint roller sleeve removal tool for overlying an unwanted roller sleeve to allow a user to remove a soiled roller sleeve without spreading mess undesirably. The paint roller sleeve removal tool includes a primary tubular member having a first primary panel hingedly affixed to a second primary panel. The secondary tubular member is affixed to the primary tubular member, the secondary tubular member having a first secondary panel is affixed to a distal end of the first primary panel and a second secondary panel is affixed to a distal end of the second primary panel. The paint roller sleeve removal tool includes a plurality of protrusions that are affixed to an interior surface of each of the first primary panel, the second primary panel, the first secondary panel, and the second secondary panel.

Abstract: A paint roller sleeve removal tool for overlying an unwanted roller sleeve to allow a user to remove a soiled roller sleeve without spreading mess undesirably. The paint roller sleeve removal tool includes a primary tubular member having a first primary panel hingedly affixed to a second primary panel. The secondary tubular member is affixed to the primary tubular member, the secondary tubular member having a first secondary panel is affixed to a distal end of the first primary panel and a second secondary panel is affixed to a distal end of the second primary panel. The paint roller sleeve removal tool includes a plurality of protrusions that are affixed to an interior surface of each of the first primary panel, the second primary panel, the first secondary panel, and the second secondary panel.

Abstract: An air spring is configured for use in connection with a motor vehicle. The air spring includes a first end cap. The first end cap is configured to attach to a first vehicle component. The air spring also includes a piston member. The piston member is configured to attach to a second vehicle component. The piston member is movable toward and away from the first end cap in an axial direction during use. The air spring also includes an air sleeve that is coupled to the first end cap at a first end by use of a first crimp ring and to the piston member at a second end by use of a second crimp ring to form a chamber configured to receive pressurized air. The air spring further includes a transition collar that is configured to placed radially outward from either the first or second crimp ring. The transition collar includes a sloped or tapered exterior surface that allows a portion of the air sleeve to engage and roller over the exterior surface of the transition collar to reduce wear to the air sleeve.

Abstract: A protective helmet (200) adapted for the external display of controllably selectable images, comprising: an outer portion (202); and a display module (212) comprising a flexible electronic display screen (214); wherein the outer portion comprises a recess (206) configured to receive the display module; and wherein the display module is positioned within the recess such that an outer surface (213) of the display module continues a profile of the outer portion.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and systems for roll angle estimation for an input/gesture device (IGD) are disclosed. The method includes estimating a first axis vector of the input/gesture device (IGD) relative to the surface of the mobile device (MD), as a first frame of reference, using readings from a first type of sensor; and estimating the first axis vector of the IDG relative to a different, second frame of reference using a gyroscope integration of readings from the 3-axis gyroscope. The method further includes aligning the first axis vector of the IDG in the first frame of reference with the first axis vector of the IDG in the second frame of reference; minimizing a change in the alignment of the first axis vectors between the first frame of reference and the second frame of reference; and determining the roll angle of the IDG relative to the surface of the MD.

Abstract: A method for processing media content includes aggregating, by at least one hardware processor, a plurality of three-dimensional (3D) images to obtain a 3D volume representation of a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) images of media content. A 3D void space associated with the plurality of 2D images is segmented based on the 3D volume representation into a plurality of 3D void segments. A media element is inserted into at least one 3D void segment of the plurality of 3D void segments. At least one 2D image of the plurality of 2D images is modified to include the at least one 3D void segment.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing media content includes at least one hardware processor coupled to at least one memory. The at least one memory stores instructions that when executed cause the at least one hardware processor to perform operations. The operations include generating three-dimensional (3D) representations of media elements present in one or more two-dimensional (2D) images representing a 2D scene with the media content. A 3D volume representation of the 2D scene is generated based on aggregating the 3D representations. A 3D void space associated with the 2D scene is segmented into a plurality of 3D void segments. The segmenting is based on the 3D volume representation. A 3D media element is inserted into at least one 3D void segment of the plurality of 3D void segments. The one or more 2D images are modified to include the at least one 3D void segment with the 3D media element.

Abstract: A system architecture and methods to enable a user (data provider) to selectively release some or all personal data to third parties (data consumers) who may then benefit from direct, precise, and permissioned audience data. The solution disclosed herein provides an open and transparent exchange (using a blockchain or other distributed ledger technology) whereby third parties can request permission to a user’s data and know they have received and continue to receive the user’s explicit permission (managed in a smart contract) to use the data. Users are provided a web portal or app interface where they can manage all of their issued permissions with all third parties across their devices and touch points with third parties. Users can update their data (e.g., address, email, or zip code) and know that permissioned third parties will always be updated.