Abstract: A fitness system operates during a fitness activity of a user to generate a display. The display simulates the performance of the fitness activity by the virtual fitness partner. In particular, the virtual fitness partner is superimposed within images viewed by the user to simulate performance of the fitness activity by the virtual fitness partner while the user is engaged in the activity. Differences in perspective are calculated based on a virtual position of the virtual fitness partner and a measured pace of the user. In addition, the virtual fitness partner can take actions such as generating critical or encouraging visual and/or auditory feedback in response to triggering events, for example, when the user falls behind the virtual fitness partner or takes the lead.

Abstract: A broadband access system, comprising a broadband access hub device (hub device) and broadband access premise devices (premise devices) wirelessly coupled the hub device to provide broadband services to multiple user equipment (UEs), is described. The hub device may access broadband services on a fiber optic broadband network and wirelessly provide access to the broadband services to the premise devices. The premise device may wirelessly communicate with the hub device and communicate with user equipment (UEs) for providing access to the broadband services through the hub device. The premise device may be attached to an electric utility meter, and a power interface module of the premise device may supply electrical power to the premise device from the electric utility meter.

Abstract: A catheter delivery device includes a hollow longitudinal body, a fluidic bypass, and a hemostasis valve. The hollow longitudinal body includes a clamping portion and a guide catheter. The guide catheter has a distal end for access into a vessel of a patient and a proximal end coupled to the clamping portion. The clamping portion has a distal end coupled to the guide catheter, a proximal end coupled to the hemostasis valve, and a guidewire securing section. When the guidewire securing section of the clamping portion is securing the guidewire, the fluidic bypass maintains fluid communication between the guide catheter and the hemostasis valve. In some cases, the guidewire securing section and the fluidic bypass are separated by material within the hollow longitudinal body. In some cases, the fluidic bypass is separate from the guidewire securing section outside of the hollow longitudinal body.

Abstract: A method for execution by a mobile communications device includes generating display data, where a display device of eyewear, worn by a user performing a fitness activity, displays a virtual fitness partner in accordance with the display data to virtually superimpose the virtual fitness partner upon physical surroundings viewed by the user through at least one translucent lens of the eyewear to simulate performance of the fitness activity by the virtual fitness partner along a virtual transit within a physical vicinity of the user throughout the transit of the user. The virtual fitness partner is displayed in accordance with perspective data generated based on the user's transit velocity and head orientation, determined based on sensor data collected by at least one motion sensor. The virtual fitness partner is further depicted to perform one of a plurality of fitness partner actions in accordance with event trigger monitoring data.

Abstract: A system includes a consumer premise equipment (CPE) configured to couple to an electric meter at a premise. The CPE includes one or more first antennas and a first broadband over powerline (BPL) interface. The CPE is configured to receive data from a remote device, send, via the first BPL interface, a first portion of the data over electrical wiring of the premise, and send, via the one or more first antennas, a second portion of the data. A router one or more second antennas and a second BPL interface. The router is configured to receive, via the second BPL interface, the first portion of the data, receive, via the one or more second antennas, the second portion of the data, and aggregate the first portion of the data and the second portion of the data to extend broadband services to the premise.

Abstract: A system comprising includes a consumer premise equipment (CPE) having a first antenna, a first broadband over powerline (BPL) interface, a first modem module, and a first transceiver. The CPE configured to wirelessly communicate with a first remote device via the first antenna, aggregate a plurality of wide area networks (WANs), and transmit a first signal and a second signal. The system further includes a router having a second antenna, a second PBL interface, a second modem module, and a second transceiver. The router is configured to receive the first signal and the second signal, aggregate the first signal and the second signal to provide a local area network (LAN), and wirelessly communicate with a second remote device via the second antenna.

Abstract: A broadband access system, comprising a broadband access hub device (hub device) and broadband access premise devices (premise devices) wirelessly coupled the hub device to provide broadband services to multiple user equipment (UEs), is described. The hub device may access broadband services on a fiber optic broadband network and wirelessly provide access to the broadband services to the premise devices. The premise device may wirelessly communicate with the hub device and communicate with user equipment (UEs) for providing access to the broadband services through the hub device. The premise device may be attached to an electric utility meter, and a power interface module of the premise device may supply electrical power to the premise device from the electric utility meter.

Abstract: A modular cleaning, display, and storage rack for firearms is disclosed for holding or displaying one or more pistols. The firearms rack can hold one or more pistols for cleaning and/or displaying. The firearms rack can also be folded flat for easy storage and/or transport. Multiple racks can be nested or stacked together and occupy less space than a single rack. The rack includes a base, and a plurality of support rods disposed in a spaced apart relation and hingedly operable relative to the base. In an open condition, the plurality of support rods are angularly disposed above the top surface of the base. The firearm is supported on the support rod by insertion of the support rod into the barrel of the firearm. In a closed position, the plurality of support rods are oriented such that they are substantially aligned with the back surface of the base.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for synthesizing speech audio includes obtaining a grammatical profile defining an input text of actual words as a function of at least syllable-occurrence rates and syllable-count-per-word rates; generating a dictionary of pseudo-words having the syllable-count-per-word rates, each pseudo-word consisting of one syllable or concatenated syllables selected from the input text, wherein substantially all of the pseudo-words are not actual words; constructing an output text product having the grammatical profile, the output text product comprising at least one sentence consisting of one or more pseudo-words selected from the dictionary; and synthesizing speech audio using the output text product. Related systems and computer-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a therapeutic gas delivery system (8) including a pressure generator inlet apparatus (10) configured to facilitate filtering of gas drawn into the inlet (14) of the pressure generator (16) of the system. The apparatus comprises a body (12) and a support (24). The body is configured to removably engage the inlet of the pressure generator and receive a particulate filter (18). The body forms an orifice (19) configured to conduct gas that has passed through the filter to the pressure generator inlet. The support is coupled to the body at or near the orifice. The support is configured to extend from the body toward the filter and support the filter. The support is configured to resist collapse of the filter into the orifice caused by gas flowing through the filter to the pressure generator inlet.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include multi-channel communications filters, multi-channel communications systems, apparatuses that utilize a tunable multi-channel communications filter for antenna tuning, and methods to perform multi-channel communications filter tuning. A multi-channel communications filter includes a coupled inductor having a primary winding that is coupled to a power source, and magnetically coupled to one or more secondary windings. The multi-channel communications filter also includes a tuning bank formed from a first set of capacitors; and a first set of switches that are configured to adjust capacitance of the first set of capacitors to impede signals having a first frequency range from flowing through the multi-channel communications filter. The tuning bank and the first set of switches are coupled to the one or more secondary windings.

Abstract: A catheter delivery device includes a hollow longitudinal body, a fluidic bypass, and a hemostasis valve. The hollow longitudinal body includes a clamping portion and a guide catheter. The guide catheter has a distal end for access into a vessel of a patient and a proximal end coupled to the clamping portion. The clamping portion has a distal end coupled to the guide catheter, a proximal end coupled to the hemostasis valve, and a guidewire securing section. When the guidewire securing section of the clamping portion is securing the guidewire, the fluidic bypass maintains fluid communication between the guide catheter and the hemostasis valve. In some cases, the guidewire securing section and the fluidic bypass are separated by material within the hollow longitudinal body. In some cases, the fluidic bypass is separate from the guidewire securing section outside of the hollow longitudinal body.

Abstract: A modular cleaning, display, and storage rack for firearms is disclosed for holding or displaying one or more pistols. The firearms rack can hold one or more pistols for cleaning and/or displaying. The firearms rack can also be folded flat for easy storage and/or transport. Multiple racks can be nested or stacked together and occupy less space than a single rack. The rack includes a base, and a plurality of support rods disposed in a spaced apart relation and hingedly operable relative to the base. In an open condition, the plurality of support rods are angularly disposed above a top surface of the base. The firearm is supported on the support rod by insertion of the support rod into the barrel of the firearm. In a closed position, the plurality of support rods are oriented such that they are substantially aligned with a back surface of the base.

Abstract: A method for estimating at least one ring-related parameter related to at least one piston ring may include estimating a bore distortion of a cylinder bore. The bore distortion may include a plurality of bore distortions corresponding to a plurality of respective piston locations within the cylinder bore. The method may also include receiving the bore distortion in a ring performance model configured to dynamically estimate a plurality of ring-related parameters associated with combustion in the cylinder bore during operation of the internal combustion engine. The ring performance model may be configured to receive a static data signal indicative of static parameters and a dynamic data signal indicative of dynamic parameters related to operation of the internal combustion engine. The ring performance model may be configured to estimate at least one ring-related parameter related to at least one piston ring during operation of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A bridge plug includes a mandrel, a setting cone disposed at least partially about the mandrel, a slip ring and a sealing element disposed at least partially about the setting cone, and a guide shoe operatively coupled to a downhole end of the mandrel. The bridge plug is actuatable from a run-in state to a deployed state, wherein, when the bridge plug is in the deployed state, the mandrel is axially movable relative to the setting cone to seal or open a flow path through the bridge plug.

Abstract: A device includes a first housing having a first end configured to couple to an electric meter and a second end configured to couple to an electric meter socket. A power module is disposed at least partially within the first housing and is configured to couple to electrical wiring at a premises. The device includes a second housing having an antenna array, a feed network communicatively coupled to the power module and configured to split power and distribute the power to at least one element of one or more sub-arrays of the antenna array, a wireless wide area network (WWAN) module communicatively coupled to the antenna array and the power module, and a broadband over powerline (BPL) interface communicatively coupled to the WWAN module and the power module.

Abstract: Automated assembly of a pallet includes advancement of a subject board from a source location to a queue position. The subject board is moved from the queue position to a fastening position by a positioner. Advancement of the subject board occurs while the positioner is in motion between the queue position and the fastening position.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing having a gas flow generator for generating a flow of breathing gas and a humidifier disposed therein having a chamber for housing a volume of water. The chamber has a top opening for providing the volume of water therein. The apparatus further includes a lid coupled to the housing that is movable between a first position wherein the lid covers the top opening and a second position wherein the lid does not cover the top opening. The apparatus also includes a passage which extends from a first end positioned and structured to receive the flow of breathing gas from the gas flow generator to an opposite second end positioned on the lid and structured to expel the flow of breathing gas into the chamber. An outlet for conveying the flow of breathing gas from the chamber out of the housing is positioned on the housing.

Abstract: A bridge plug includes a mandrel, a setting cone disposed at least partially about the mandrel, and a slip ring and a sealing element disposed at least partially about the setting cone. A guide shoe is operatively coupled to a downhole end of the mandrel and the bridge plug is actuatable from a run-in state to a deployed state. When the bridge plug is in the deployed state, the mandrel is axially movable relative to the setting cone to seal or open a flow path through the bridge plug.

Abstract: A bridge plug includes a mandrel, a setting cone disposed at least partially about the mandrel, and a slip ring and a sealing element disposed at least partially about the setting cone. A guide shoe is operatively coupled to a downhole end of the mandrel and the bridge plug is actuatable from a run-in state to a deployed state. When the bridge plug is in the deployed state, the mandrel is axially movable relative to the setting cone to seal or open a flow path through the bridge plug.