Abstract: A load control system may be commissioned using beacons. The load control system may include control devices that each include a beacon transmitting circuit configured to transmit a beacon that comprises an identifier associated with the control device. A network device, such as a mobile device, may discover a control device based on the beacon received from the control device. In response to discovery of the control device, the control device may be added to a temporary group of control devices for being collectively configured and/or controlled. Control devices may be discovered based on the signal strength at which the beacons are received. The control devices may provide feedback to a user in response to confirmation messages to indicate to a user that the lighting control device has been added to the temporary group. The control devices may stop providing the feedback after they are removed from the temporary group.

Abstract: Systems and methods for content generation are provided. A method includes obtaining data indicative of selection, by a user, of a content element depicted within a predictive content generation space using a tool of the predictive content generation space. The tool is respectively associated with a machine learning tasks. The tool is operable to select at least a portion of each of one or more content elements depicted within the predictive content generation space. The method includes processing data descriptive of the at least the portion of the content element with a machine-learned model to obtain predicted content. The machine-learned model is trained to perform the machine learning task associated with the tool. The method includes generating one or more predicted content elements within the predictive content generation space. The one or more predicted content elements are descriptive of the predicted content.

Abstract: A system can generate a risk assessment associated with an identity element used in interactions associated with a user entity. For example, the system can receive historical data related an identity element associated with a user entity, the identity element used in a set of interactions associated with the user entity. The system can generate a binomial distribution of the historical data associated with the identity element. The system can determine, based at least in part on the binomial distribution of the historical data, a risk indicator associated with the identity element. The system can control, based at least in part on the risk indicator associated with the identity element, an interaction involving a target entity and the user entity using the identity element.

Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, and devices for generating semantic objects and an output based on the detection or recognition of the state of an environment that includes objects. State data, based in part on sensor output, can be received from one or more sensors that detect a state of an environment including objects. Based in part on the state data, semantic objects are generated. The semantic objects can correspond to the objects and include a set of attributes. Based in part on the set of attributes of the semantic objects, one or more operating modes, associated with the semantic objects can be determined. Based in part on the one or more operating modes, object outputs associated with the semantic objects can be generated. The object outputs can include one or more visual indications or one or more audio indications.

Abstract: A load control system may be configured using a graphical user interface (GUI) software. The GUI software may be implemented to collect control devices and add the control devices to the load control system for configuration. Programming data may be automatically determined for the added control devices based on the type of control device, the location of the control device, and/or the load type controlled by the control device. The programming data may include control settings for a scene, a schedule, or an automated control feature. The programming data may be displayed for being viewed and/or adjusted by a user. The programming data may be transmitted to the control devices and/or a system controller for being implemented in performing load control.

Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant having an upper body portion, a lower body portion opposite the upper body portion, a wedge member connecting the upper body portion to the lower body portion, a nose member having a tapered distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, and an actuator disposed between the nose member and the wedge member, for translation of the wedge member along a longitudinal axis of the implant. A pin connects to the actuator for positioning the nose member relative to the actuator. Translation of the wedge member along the longitudinal axis of the implant displaces the upper body portion and the lower body portion away from each other, thereby expanding the intervertebral implant.

Abstract: A wearable light therapy device for administering light into the eyes of a wearer, and a method of managing circadian rhythm disorders, including sleep onset insomnia and early morning awakening insomnia, jet-lag and shift work fatigue, the light therapy device comprising a pair of side supporting arms with a bridging component therebetween, wherein each supporting arm comprises a free end and a hinged end, the free end being for mounting upon a respective ear of a wearer, and the hinged end being pivotally attached to one end of the bridging component; and characterised in that the bridging component comprises a raised nose portion configured between lower opposed lateral portions, each lateral portion having at least one light aperture for directing light from at least one light source into the eyes of a wearer, the nose portion being mountable upon the nose of a wearer during use such that the lateral portions are generally below the eyes of the wearer.

Abstract: A system, for providing radio content to a vehicle, includes a vehicle communication system, a vehicle infotainment system, and a vehicle entertainment support server remote from the vehicle. The vehicle communication system includes a tuner unresponsive to a first radio transmission medium and is configured to transmit a radio content request requesting radio content from an identified radio station (i.e., a desired radio station). The vehicle infotainment system configured to obtain an input identifying the desired radio station broadcasting in the first radio transmission medium and emit radio content from the desired radio station. The vehicle entertainment support server remote is configured to: receive radio content from a source, store the radio content in a selected staging memory; obtain the radio content request; and transmit the radio content in the selected staging memory in response to the transmitting radio station being the desired radio station in radio content request.

Abstract: The instant disclosure pertains to a portable command and control center system. The system may comprise a waterproof, hardened, latchable two-piece plastic shell and command and control components housed within the two-piece plastic shell. The command and control components may comprise an uninterruptable power supply configured to power the system and at least two monitors. The two monitors may be configured to pop up into a useful position when the two-piece plastic shell is unlatched. Advantageously, the system is compact and lightweight so that it may be transported and carried by one person.

Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, and devices for generating semantic objects and an output based on the detection or recognition of the state of an environment that includes objects. State data, based in part on sensor output, can be received from one or more sensors that detect a state of an environment including objects. Based in part on the state data, semantic objects are generated. The semantic objects can correspond to the objects and include a set of attributes. Based in part on the set of attributes of the semantic objects, one or more operating modes, associated with the semantic objects can be determined. Based in part on the one or more operating modes, object outputs associated with the semantic objects can be generated. The object outputs can include one or more visual indications or one or more audio indications.

Abstract: A load control system may be configured using a graphical user interface (GUI) software. The GUI software may be implemented to collect control devices and add the control devices to the load control system for configuration. Programming data may be automatically determined for the added control devices based on the type of control device, the location of the control device, and/or the load type controlled by the control device. The programming data may include control settings for a scene, a schedule, or an automated control feature. The programming data may be displayed for being viewed and/or adjusted by a user. The programming data may be transmitted to the control devices and/or a system controller for being implemented in performing load control.

Abstract: A re-usable medical procedure power tool includes enclosed housing including a tool attachment portion, a handle portion connected to a tool attachment portion and a power portion. A removable, single use, contamination-blocking cover substantially covering the housing, the handle portion the power portion. The cover also includes an opening adjacent an exposed first end of the tool attachment portion, whereby a tool accessory is selectively attached to and removed from the first end of the tool attachment portion during a medical procedure.

Abstract: A method may determine that first content in a first tab of a browser is associated with a first entity of an entity type and determine that second content in a second tab of the browser is associated with a second entity of the entity type. Responsive to determining that the first tab is associated with the first entity of the entity type and that the second tab is associated with the second entity of the entity type, a method may generate information used to provide a user interface for displaying first information for the first entity and second information for the second entity.

Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant having an upper body portion, a lower body portion opposite the upper body portion, a wedge member connecting the upper body portion to the lower body portion, a nose member having a tapered distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, and an actuator disposed between the nose member and the wedge member, for translation of the wedge member along a longitudinal axis of the implant. A pin connects to the actuator for positioning the nose member relative to the actuator. Translation of the wedge member along the longitudinal axis of the implant displaces the upper body portion and the lower body portion away from each other, thereby expanding the intervertebral implant.

Abstract: A computing system can implement a computer-implemented method for providing selective control of an acoustic environment of a user. The computer-implemented method can include determining a selected audio source of a plurality of audio sources in an environment of a user based at least in part on a selection user input at a peripheral device, where the peripheral device is in communication with the computing system. The computer-implemented method can include receiving a configuration user input at the peripheral device, where the configuration user input is indicative of an intent to configure an audio characteristic associated with the selected audio source. The computer-implemented method can include, in response to receiving the configuration user input, configuring the audio characteristic associated with the selected audio source based at least in part on the configuration user input.

Abstract: Described herein are methods useful for detecting and diagnosing pathogen infection using PCR and sequencing.

Abstract: The technology provides enhanced co-presence of interactive media participants without high quality video or other photo-realistic representations of the participants. A low-resolution graphical representation (318) of a participant provides real-time dynamic co-presence. Face detection captures a maximum amount of facial expression with minimum detail in order to construct the low-resolution graphical representation. A set of facial mesh data (304) is generated by the face detection to include a minimal amount of information about the participant's face per frame. The mesh data, such as facial key points, is provided to one or more user devices so that the graphical representation of the participant can be rendered in a shared app at the other device(s) (308, 804).

Abstract: A tire-enhancement product has a container comprising a dissolvable packaging material; and a solute encased in the container that is inert to the solute. The container is configured to be placed in an interior volume of a tire, to which solvent can be added. The container is configured to dissolve when placed in a predetermined solvent, and the solute is configured to mix with the solvent to form a tire-enhancement mixture.

Abstract: A computing system can implement a computer-implemented method for providing selective control of an acoustic environment of a user. The computer-implemented method can include determining a selected audio source of a plurality of audio sources in an environment of a user based at least in part on a selection user input at a peripheral device, where the peripheral device is in communication with the computing system. The computer-implemented method can include receiving a configuration user input at the peripheral device, where the configuration user input is indicative of an intent to configure an audio characteristic associated with the selected audio source. The computer-implemented method can include, in response to receiving the configuration user input, configuring the audio characteristic associated with the selected audio source based at least in part on the configuration user input.

Abstract: Disclosed are wearable bands, such as rings, for monitoring and diagnosing cardiovascular conditions of a wearer, along with related systems, algorithms, and methods. The disclosed wearable bands can continuously monitor the wearer's cardiovascular status by measuring heart rate and/or other physiological properties of the wearer. Disclosed wearable bands can further comprise at least two EKG electrodes, including a first electrode on the inner surface adapted to detect a signal from the finger and a second electrode on the outer surface adapted to detect a cardiovascular signal from another body part. The wearable bands can be linked wirelessly to a mobile device that the person can interact with. The mobile device can be linked to other distributed system components and healthcare providers, such as to send a message to a predetermined recipient based upon the physiological properties measured by the wearable band.