Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods for validating hardware modifications of an IHS (Information Handling System) by confirming that a hardware modification corresponds to a hardware component supplied for installation in the IHS by a trusted entity. During factory provisioning of an IHS, an inventory certificate that specifies the factory installed IHS hardware is uploaded to the IHS and is also stored for ongoing support of the IHS. Upon a hardware component being supplied for installation in the IHS by a trusted entity, the inventory of the stored inventory certificate is updated to identify the supplied component and the updated certificate is transmitted to the IHS. An inventory of detected hardware components of the IHS is compared against the inventory from the updated inventory certificate in order to validate the detected hardware of the IHS includes the component, supplied by the trusted entity, that is identified in the updated inventory certificate.

Abstract: Methods of making an enhanced bioactive PRP implant include supplying a centrifuge container with a collagen-based scaffold pre-inserted onto a moveable filter within the vial. A centrifuge process for creating the PRP implant is followed, resulting in a PRP/collagen implant combination. Other biologics may be added to the container instead of or in addition to the collagen-based scaffold. Additionally, methods of fixing the PRP implant into place at the point of a tear or wound include applying the PRP implant adjacent to or within a meniscal tear, or underneath or on top of a rotator cuff tear. Suture or staples may then be routed either through or over the PRP implant to hold the implant in place.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for generating a composite image file based on multiple images of a physical product comprises: obtaining a plurality of images of a physical product; applying a plurality of data processing modules implemented in a data flow network to the plurality of images to cause the modules to process, in parallel, the plurality of images and to generate a data structure that captures a composite image file for the physical product; wherein the processing of the plurality of images by a data processing module of the plurality of data processing modules comprises: evaluating the plurality of images to determine a type of processing for the plurality of images, generating, based on the type of processing for the plurality of images, result data for the plurality of images, updating the data structure based on the result data, and transmitting the result data to one or more of the plurality of data processing modules.

Abstract: A valved holding chamber includes a holding chamber adapted to contain a substance and having an input end adapted to receive a dry powder inhaler, an output end and an interior volume defined between the input end and output end. An inhalation valve is disposed at the output end of the holding chamber and is moveable to an open position in response to an inhalation flow through the interior space. A vacuum generator, expandable volume and/or positive pressure may be used to draw medication from the dry powder inhaler into the holding chamber. Methods of using and assembling the system are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and devices for vector-based targeting of the human central thalamus (CT) to guide deep brain stimulation (DBS) are disclosed. In some examples, electrode(s) each with a plurality contacts are provided. A three-dimensional orientation of a dominant axis of a central lateral nucleus dorsal tegmental tract medial component (CL/DTTm) fiber bundle of a human subject is determined. The contacts of the electrode(s) are positioned in the subject's CT fibers in substantial alignment with the three-dimensional orientation. An electrical stimulus is applied to the contacts to selectively activate the CT fibers. The positioning and the applying are carried out to maximize activation of a central lateral nucleus and medial dorsal tegmental tract fiber pathway in the subject and to minimize activation of a centromedian-parafascicularis fiber pathway in the subject. Methods and devices for surgical planning involving for vector-based targeting of the human CT to guide DBS are also disclosed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for processing and controlling a collection of data to generate output using a dynamic system comprises: providing the dynamic system for generating digital representations of physical products; providing a control system having two or more data modules, the two or more data modules being communicatively coupled to receive collection data, for a physical product of the physical products, from the dynamic system and implementing a plurality of switches; activating the dynamic system to read and process the collection data received from the dynamic system; and using the two or more data modules of the control system, generating, based on the collection data, output that satisfies conditions set forth using the plurality of switches; generating a digital representation of the output as a series of user interface elements for a user to control, modify, and view the digital representation of the physical product using one or more common user interface classes available on a digital pl

Abstract: Devices and techniques are generally described for unused identity and access management rights detection. In various examples, a first skill-usage vector associated with a first profile may be determined. A first nearest neighbor algorithm and the first skill-usage vector may be used to determine a second skill-usage vector grouped together with the first skill-usage vector in a feature space, where the second skill-usage vector is associated with a second profile. A first rights vector associated with the first profile may be determined. The first rights vector associated with the first profile may be compared to a second rights vector associated with the second profile. At least one unused right associated with the first profile may be determined based at least in part on the comparing of the first rights vector to the second rights vector.

Abstract: A method executed by a computing entity includes generating a virtual reality environment utilizing a group of object representations by rendering an assessment asset for a first set of object representations to produce first portrayal 3-D video frames of a first piece of information for the virtual reality environment. The method further includes obtaining a first conveyance effectiveness level with regards to the first piece of information based on the first portrayal 3-D video frames within the virtual reality environment. When the first conveyance effectiveness level is less than a minimum conveyance effectiveness threshold level, the method further includes rendering an updated first set of object representations based on the first set of object representations and the first conveyance effectiveness level to produce updated first portrayal 3-D video frames for the first piece of information within the virtual reality environment.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging system (100) includes an X-ray source (110) and an X-ray detector (120) that are separated by an examination region (150) for performing an X-ray imaging operation on an object (160). A processor (140) is configured to identify (S120) one or more internal structures (180) within the object (160), based on a comparison of depth sensor data representing a three-dimensional surface (170) of the object (160), with an anatomical model comprising the one or more internal structures (180). The processor (140) is also configured to compute (S130), using the depth sensor data and the identified one or more internal structures (180), a surface projection (190) of the one or more internal structures, on the surface (170) of the object (160), from a perspective of the X-ray source (110); and to output (S140) an image representation of the surface projection (190) for displaying as an overlay on the surface (170) of the object (160).

Abstract: The invention is related to a method for providing guidance data (30, 41) for positioning a region of interest (20, 31, 41, 56) of a subject (54), an X-ray source (52), and an X-ray detector (21, 34, 53). The method comprises: obtaining, by a processor (11), current positioning data of at least one palpable bony landmark (23, 33) derived from a palpation; obtaining current positioning data of the X-ray source (52) and of the X-ray detector (21, 34, 53) (S20); determining guidance data (30, 41) for positioning the region of interest (20, 31, 41, 56), the X-ray source (52) and the X-ray detector (21, 34, 53) and providing, by the processor (11), the guidance data (30·41) (S40).

Abstract: A method executed by a computing entity includes generating a virtual reality environment utilizing a group of object representations by rendering a representation of a first set of object representations and a second set of object representations to produce first portrayal 3-D video frames of a first piece of information for the virtual reality environment. The method further includes determining whether a second piece of information has been selected based on a second cue. When the second piece of information has been selected the method further includes rendering another representation of the second set of object representations and the first set of object representations to produce second portrayal 3-D video frames of the second piece of information for the virtual reality environment.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for concurrent voice assistants. A method includes: providing first and second automated assistants with access to one or more microphones; receiving, from the first automated assistant, an indication that the first automated assistant has initiated a first session, and in response: continuing providing, to the first automated assistant, access to the one or more microphones; discontinuing providing, to the second automated assistant, access to the one or more microphones; and preventing the second automated assistant from accessing one or more portions of an output audio data stream; receiving, from the first automated assistant, an indication that the first session has ended, and in response: continuing providing, to the first automated assistant, access to the one or more microphones; resuming providing, to the second automated assistant, access to the one or more microphones; and resuming providing, to the second automated assistant, the output audio data stream.

Abstract: The invention provides in one aspect a drug delivery device comprising a drug container assembly containing a drug, and a plunger positioned within the container assembly, the drug container assembly having an outlet for dispensing the drug, wherein, in an initial position, the outlet is sealed; a drive mechanism comprising a first stored energy source operable to apply pressure on the plunger or the drug container to pressurise the drug, and a first release mechanism operable to unseal the outlet after the drug has been pressurised.

Abstract: System (SYS) and related method for imaging support. The system comprises an input interface (IN) for receiving an input image (I1) of a patient acquired by an imaging apparatus (IA). The input image was previously assessed by an image quality assessment module (IQM) and was awarded an image quality, IQ, score. The system's imaging triaging module (TL) retrieves from an image database (DBI) of prior assessed images, a corresponding image (I0) that corresponds to the input image. The corresponding image is a prior image of patient. The imaging triaging module (TL) provides a decision, based on the first IQ score and a second IQ score of the corresponding image (I0), if any, whether or not to acquire a new image (I2) of the patient by the imaging apparatus (IA). The risk of unnecessary retakes can be reduced, thus saving time, dose, and reducing wear-and-tear of the imaging apparatus.

Abstract: A method for execution by a computing entity for creating a learning tool regarding a topic includes issuing a representation of a first set of physicality assessment assets of a first learning object to a second computing entity. The method further includes obtaining a first assessment response in response to the representation of the first set of physicality assessment assets. The method further includes selecting one of the first learning object and a second learning object as an active learning object based on the first assessment response.

Abstract: A method of targeting, which involves capturing a first video of a scene about a potential targeting coordinate by a first video sensor on a first aircraft; transmitting the first video and associated potential targeting coordinate by the first aircraft; receiving the first video on a first display in communication with a processor, the processor also receiving the potential targeting coordinate; selecting the potential targeting coordinate to be an actual targeting coordinate for a second aircraft in response to viewing the first video on the first display; and guiding a second aircraft toward the actual targeting coordinate; where positive identification of a target corresponding to the actual targeting coordinate is maintained from selection of the actual targeting coordinate.

Abstract: There is provided a computer-implemented method for determining rotation of a patient's chest in a medical image. The method comprises: receiving the medical image of the patient; processing the medical image to determine scapular spatial data relating to the patient's scapula; and determining rotation of the patient's chest with respect to at least one reference axis using the scapular spatial data.

Abstract: In some implementations, an automated teller machine (ATM) may accept a card. The ATM may eject the card at a first time. The ATM may retract the card based on a determination that a threshold amount of time has elapsed from the first time and that the card has not been removed. The ATM may eject the card at a second time after retracting the card. The ATM may retract the card based on a determination that the threshold amount of time has elapsed from the second time and that the card has not been removed. The ATM may provide the card to a card storage compartment of the ATM after retracting the card and based on a determination that the card has been ejected or retracted a threshold number of times.

Abstract: Participants as requestors using a requesting network element request one or more tokenization processors to generate tokens that represent a sanitized version of data such that the resultant tokens are amenable to comparison across participants. As circumstances warrant, one or more such tokens can be submitted to the tokenization processor(s) to privately retrieve the original data. Role-based access control scope parameters and tokenization processor-specific tokenization processor secrets can be embedded into reversible tokens that remain invariant under updating of the tokenization processor secrets across tokenization processors.