Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems, apparatuses, and methods for operating the systems and apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a negative pressure source, a connector port, at least one switch, and a controller. The negative pressure source is connected through the connector port to either (i) a wound dressing having a canister configured to store fluid aspirated from the wound or (ii) a wound dressing without a canister between the connector port and the wound dressing. The controller determines, based on a signal received from the at least one switch, whether the canister is positioned in the fluid flow path and adjusts one or more operational parameters of negative pressure wound therapy based on the determination. The switch is activated by the connection of either the canister or canisterless wound dressing to the apparatus.

Abstract: Systems and methods for guiding the generation of items based on a user preference. The system comprises a computing device comprising one or more processors, a neural network a transceiver, and at least one memory in communication with the computing device, the neural network, and the transceiver and storing computer program code. The system is configured to output a first set of items having a first attribute. The system may receive a first user input to generate, using the neural network, to generate one or more additional set of items (e.g., images) based on user preference. The system is configured to adjust and generate one or more new items until the at least one modified first attribute meets a desired preference.

Abstract: A method of memory deallocation across a trust boundary between a first software component and a second software component is described. Some memory is shared between the first and second software components. An in-memory message passing facility is implemented using the shared memory. The first software component is used to deallocate memory from the shared memory which has been allocated by the second software component. The deallocation is done by: taking at least one allocation to be freed from the message passing facility; and freeing the at least one allocation using a local deallocation mechanism while validating that memory access to memory owned by data structures related to memory allocation within the shared memory are within the shared memory.

Abstract: Density-aware fill with boundary compensation is disclosed, including identifying, based on one or more metal density constraints, a minimum density requirement for an integrated circuit (IC) design; determining a metal density for a tile of the IC design; identifying a target amount of metal fill based on metal density and the minimum density requirement; and integrating metal fill in the IC design based on the target amount of metal fill.

Abstract: In one example, a system includes a semiconductor package having a metal contact. The system includes a metal submount. The metal submount includes a plurality of spring pin connectors embedded in the metal submount, the plurality of spring pin connectors being thermally and electrically connected to one another through the metal submount. The metal contact of the semiconductor package is thermally and electrically coupled to the metal submount through the plurality of spring pin connectors.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided reducing storage space occupied by a media asset by adjusting quality levels of the media asset downward over time. This may be accomplished by a media guidance application that store, at a given time, the media asset in a first format having a first quality level. The media guidance application retrieves, from a database, a data entry corresponding to the media asset and determines, based on the data entry, a threshold period of time for storing the media asset in the first format. The media guidance application detects whether the threshold period of time since the given time has passed and responds by altering a first portion of the media asset from the first format having the first quality level to a second format having a second quality level that is inferior to the first quality level.

Abstract: Rotors formed by an additive manufacturing process are presented. In one example, a rotor includes a monolithically formed rotor body and a plurality of helically arranged lobes formed from a first material, wherein each of the plurality of lobes defines an internal cavity between an outer surface and a central aperture.

Abstract: Outcoupling elements are disposed with a transparent layer. A transparent waveguide structure receives non-visible light and delivers the non-visible light to the outcoupling elements. The outcoupling elements outcouple the non-visible light as non-visible illumination light.

Abstract: A quick connect speaker assembly includes: a speaker; a coupler configured to be coupled to the speaker; and a stake including a body having first and second end portions and defining a channel, with the first end portion including an attachment feature. The stake is configured to slidably receive the coupler in the channel at the first end portion and the attachment feature is configured to attach the coupler and the speaker to the stake in an installed position.

Abstract: A medical waste disposal and container washing system includes loading and unloading stations, the loading station configured for placing a medical waste container on a conveyor system. An inversion station is located downstream along the conveyor system, operable to reorient the container from a first orientation in which medical waste is retained to a second orientation in which the medical waste is discharged from the medical waste container by gravity as the medical waste container is moved within the inversion station. A first wash station along the conveyor system washes an interior of the container that has been reoriented. A second wash station is located downstream along the conveyor system.

Abstract: Resiliently impactable control masts and related methods are disclosed. An example control panel includes a post to support a control box for the control panel. The example control panel also includes a deflection system including: an anchor to support the post, the anchor couplable to a platform; a shaft to extend upward from the anchor along a length of the post; and a shock absorbing body adjacent the shaft, the shock absorbing body to absorb at least some of an impact with the control panel.

Abstract: A beverage capsule (101), a method of lidding a beverage capsule (101) and a sealing head (115) are disclosed. A capsule body and a lid (110) of the beverage capsule (101) together define an internal volume for containing beverage ingredients. A peripheral flange (105) of the capsule body comprises or consists of a thermoplastic polymer, the peripheral flange prior to sealing with the lid having a flat receiving surface (106). The lid (110) also comprises a thermoplastic polymer. The lid (110) is sealed to the peripheral flange (105) to form a first peripheral seal able to withstand pressurisation of the internal volume during use. The first peripheral seal comprises a weld between the thermoplastic polymer of the capsule body and the thermoplastic polymer of the lid (110). A face of the peripheral flange (105) in contact with the lid (110) comprises a recess formed into the flat receiving surface (106) and the lid (110) is sealed to the peripheral flange (105) within the recess.

Abstract: Fairing assemblies and methods for assembling gas turbine engine fairing assemblies are provided. For example, a fairing assembly comprises a plurality of fairings, an annular inner band defining a plurality of inner pockets, and an annular outer band defining a plurality of outer pockets. Each fairing has an inner end radially spaced apart from an outer end. Each inner pocket is shaped complementary to each fairing inner end and has forward and aft ends. Each outer pocket is shaped complementary to each fairing outer end and has forward and aft ends. The inner and outer bands are each a single piece structure. Each fairing inner end is received within one of the plurality of inner pockets, and each fairing outer end is received within one of the plurality of outer pockets. Some embodiments also comprise an inner ring positioned against the inner band to close the inner pockets.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a front axle having left and right front wheels and operably coupled to a first powerplant and a rear axle including left and right rear wheels operably coupled to one or more second powerplants. A controller is programmed to, in response to (i) a pivot-assist mode being requested and (ii) a steering wheel being turned beyond a threshold: command braking torques to one or more wheels and forward and/or reverse torques to one or more other wheels to induce moment at the front axle or rear axle.

Abstract: A method of installing a modular workbench system in a laboratory comprising installing a workbench having a work surface accessible to a user from a free side for user manipulation of objects on the work surface such that the side opposite to the free side is installed against an object. A robotic arm is mounted on the free side and has at last least three degrees of freedom to manipulate objects on the work surface. The workbench may comprise a rail extending along the free side to slidably support the robotic arm. The workbench may have a transport surface with a magnetic conveyor system to transport objects at a level below the work surface.

Abstract: A laryngoscope system includes a body having a handle and an arm, a camera mounted on a distal end of the arm, and a removable blade having a channel sized to fit over the arm to couple the blade to the body. The blade includes a magnet, and a sensor disposed in the body is responsive to the magnet. The laryngoscope system also includes a processor disposed in the body and programmed to enable at least one monitoring function in response to a signal from the sensor.

Abstract: A power harness includes a cable having a ring insert received in an opening electrically connected to the cable body and having a cable seal sealed to the flat cable. The power harness includes a housing having a chamber with a cable slot and a bore passing through a hub. The power harness includes a threaded bolt received in the hub passing through the ring insert to threadably couple to a mating harness. The threaded bolt includes an insulating cover on the head and an insulating cap extending from the threaded shaft. The threaded bolt includes a bolt seal sealed to the housing. The power harness includes a contact ring received in the hub aligned with the ring insert with an opening that receives the threaded bolt. A first end engages and is electrically connected to the ring insert and a second end is electrically connected to the mating harness.

Abstract: A system and method of order fulfilment is described. The system comprises a storage and retrieval system, a transfer system and at least one pick station. The transfer system further comprises conveyance means disposed between the storage and retrieval system and the pick station such that items delivered to the transfer system from the storage and retrieval system may be conveyed to the pick stations independently of the normal operation of the pick station.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating asynchronous secured point-to-point communications between a first user and a second user are disclosed. Particularly, the communications do not require centralized storage. Exemplary implementations may: store information electronically, including different types of client-specific information, hardware information, key information, and permission information; receive a communication request from a first user; transfer a response to the communication request; receive a status check request from the second user; transfer a response to the status check request; receive a transfer request from the second user; transfer a response to the transfer request; receive a status request from the first user; and transfer a response to the status request.