Abstract: A technique for user interaction with an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is described. In an example embodiment, perception inputs from one or more sensor devices are processed to build a shared virtual environment that is representative of a physical environment. The sensor devices used to generate perception inputs can include image capture devices onboard an autonomous aerial vehicle that is in flight through the physical environment. The shared virtual environment can provide a continually updated representation of the physical environment which is accessible to multiple network-connected devices, including multiple UAVs and multiple mobile computing devices. The shared virtual environment can be used, for example, to display visual augmentations at network-connected user devices and guide autonomous navigation by the UAV.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor compensation utilizing deep neural network (DNN) technology. In some embodiments, the methods involve receiving sensor values from gyroscopes, accelerometers, and non-motion sensors, then loading these values into a deep learning algorithm alongside true sensor values. Unlike traditional calibration techniques that rely on complex parametric models, this approach may utilize a neural network to directly process raw sensor data and enhance output signal accuracy. In some embodiments, the training process employs ground truth data for approximately 70% of inputs, with the remaining 30% dedicated to sensor compensation. The technique may be implemented in standalone IMUs, augmented IMUs, and navigation systems, offering improved accuracy and reduced computational overhead across various technological applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ceramic sintered body comprising magnesium aluminate spinel of composition MgAl2O4 having from 90 to 100% by volume of a cubic crystallographic structure and a density of from 3.47 to 3.58 g/cc, wherein the ceramic sintered body is free of sintering aids. A method of making the ceramic sintered body comprising spinel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of polishing a surface of a polycrystalline sintered ceramic body, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a sintered ceramic body comprising a polycrystalline material and having a density of from about 99.5% to about 99.999% of the polycrystalline material's theoretical density, wherein the sintered ceramic body has at least one surface; b) grinding the at least one surface until the surface has (I) a flatness of no more than 25 microns on average measured over four quadrants of the at least one surface at angles of 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° as measured with a spherometer, (ii) an Ra of less than 14 microinches, and (iii) an Rz of less than 160 microinches; c) after the grinding step, lapping the at least one surface with a lapping plate and a lapping media slurry; d) after lapping, successively polishing the at least one surface.

Abstract: The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of GERD. Individuals with GERD may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow, have improved energy storage requirements, enable improved LES function while concurrently delivering additional health benefits, and enable improved LES function post stimulation termination.

Abstract: A pressure exchanger includes a rotor, an end cover, and a flow adapter. The rotor is configured to exchange pressure between fluids. The end cover is disposed at a distal end of the rotor. The end cover forms end cover low pressure ports and end cover high pressure ports. The flow adapter includes a planar surface, a distal end, and a upper surface. The planar surface forms planar low pressure openings and planar high pressure openings and is configured to seal to the end cover. The distal end forms a distal low pressure opening. Low pressure fluid flow is between the end cover low pressure ports and the distal low pressure opening via the planar low pressure openings. The upper surface forms upper high pressure openings. High pressure fluid flow is between the end cover high pressure ports and the upper high pressure openings via the planar high pressure openings.

Abstract: The specification relates to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) for use in the treatment of cancer, wherein the EGFR TKI is administered in combination with an AKT inhibitor.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a memory component configured to store a resistive state. The memory component includes a layered region arranged in direct contact with the first electrode and a bulk region arranged in direct contact with the second electrode. The layered region includes a plurality of first layers made of a first material and a plurality of second layers made of a second material alternatingly arranged with one another. The first material is a phase-change material and the second material is a non-phase-change material. The bulk region is a continuous mass made of a third material that is different than the first material and the second material, and the bulk region is in direct contact with at least two of the first layers and at least one of the second layers of the layered region.

Abstract: Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are commonly used to assess patients with known or suspected pathologies of the lungs and liver. In particular, identification and quantification of possibly malignant regions identified in these high-resolution images is essential for accurate and timely diagnosis. However, careful quantitative assessment of lung and liver lesions is tedious and time consuming. This disclosure describes an automated end-to-end pipeline for accurate lesion detection and segmentation.

Abstract: Antimicrobial systems with naturally derived ingredients and compositions comprising them are described. The systems have a first ingredient comprising an indole alkaloid and a second natural ingredient that includes a beta carboline alkaloid where the systems and compositions provide superior antimicrobial benefits.

Abstract: The presently disclosed technology relates to medical image processing. An example method includes receiving medical image data which represents an anatomical structure and processing the received image data through convolutional neural network (CNN) to generate predictions. The predictions can include abnormality location proposals and abnormality class probabilities associated with each abnormality location proposals.

Abstract: The presently disclosed technology relates to medical image processing. An example method includes receiving medical image data which represents an anatomical structure and processing the received image data through convolutional neural network (CNN) to generate predictions. The predictions can include abnormality location proposals and abnormality class probabilities associated with each abnormality location proposals.

Abstract: Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are commonly used to assess patients with known or suspected pathologies of the lungs and liver. In particular, identification and quantification of possibly malignant regions identified in these high-resolution images is essential for accurate and timely diagnosis. However, careful quantitative assessment of lung and liver lesions is tedious and time consuming. This disclosure describes an automated end-to-end pipeline for accurate lesion detection and segmentation.

Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.

Abstract: Techniques are described for developing and using applications and skills with autonomous vehicles. In some embodiments, a development platform is provided that enables access to a developer console for developing software modules for use with autonomous vehicles. For example, a developer can specify instructions for causing an autonomous vehicle to perform one or more operations. To control the behavior of an autonomous vehicle, the instructions can cause an executing computer system at the autonomous vehicle to generate calls to an application programming interface (API) associated with an autonomous navigation system of autonomous vehicle. Such calls to the API can be configured to adjust parameters of a behavioral objective associated with a trajectory generation process performed by the autonomous navigation system that controls the behavior of the autonomous vehicle. The instructions specified by the developer can be packaged as a software module that can be deployed for use at autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A system for optimizing telemetry volume generated for an application product includes: a volume calculation service and a configuration service coupled to a client device via a network connection. The volume calculation service receiving identification of a particular event that occurs during execution of the application product by the client and calculating an optimized sampling rate for that event in telemetry produced by the client, the optimized sampling rate calculated based on reducing an overall volume of telemetry while still maintaining tracking of the particular event within the telemetry. The configuration service generating a configuration for the client device, the configuration service configuring the client to use the optimized sampling rate to produce telemetry for the event during execution of the application product by the client device.

Abstract: A controller selectively generates output for display indicative of a recommendation against use of a power outlet in a vehicle with devices external to the vehicle having a power rating greater than a predefined power rating threshold based on a difference between a current state of charge of a battery of the vehicle and a required state of charge for the battery.

Abstract: Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are commonly used to assess patients with known or suspected pathologies of the lungs and liver. In particular, identification and quantification of possibly malignant regions identified in these high-resolution images is essential for accurate and timely diagnosis. However, careful quantitative assessment of lung and liver lesions is tedious and time consuming. This disclosure describes an automated end-to-end pipeline for accurate lesion detection and segmentation.