Abstract: A computer-implemented method for compressing video data comprises receiving a sequence of video data values, each video data value being a digital value from a successive one of a plurality of pixels that form a video sensor, the sequence of video data values resulting from successive frames of video captured by the video sensor; extracting the video data values for each pixel in turn to create a plurality of pixel data streams, each pixel data stream including the video data value for each frame of captured video for the pixel; and applying data compression to each pixel data stream to create compressed data for each pixel data stream.

Abstract: A barcode-reading device can send barcode images to a remote server for decoding. A decoder on the remote server can process the images and attempt to decode any barcodes in the images. Once the decoder on the remote server has successfully decoded a barcode, the remote server can send the decoded data back to the barcode-reading device and/or to a host computing device that is communicatively coupled to the barcode-reading device. If the barcode-reading device receives the decoded data, the barcode-reading device can forward the decoded data to the host computing device. In some embodiments, a barcode-reading device can send all captured images to the remote server. Alternatively, a barcode-reading device can send only some captured images to the remote server. In some embodiments, a barcode-reading device can be configured to perform one or more preliminary processing operations on an image before sending the image to the remote server.

Abstract: Porous and microporous parts prepared by additive manufacturing as disclosed herein are useful in medical and non-medical applications. The parts are prepared from a composition containing both a solvent soluble component and a solvent insoluble component. After a part is printed by an additive manufacturing process it is exposed to solvent to extract solvent soluble component away from the printed part, resulting in a part having surface cavities.

Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods of using and preparing the same, which maybe useful for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for presenting audio content in mixed reality environments. A method may include receiving a first input from an application program; in response to receiving the first input, receiving, via a first service, an encoded audio stream; generating, via the first service, a decoded audio stream based on the encoded audio stream; receiving, via a second service, the decoded audio stream; receiving a second input from one or more sensors of a wearable head device; receiving, via the second service, a third input from the application program, wherein the third input corresponds to a position of one or more virtual speakers; generating, via the second service, a spatialized audio stream based on the decoded audio stream, the second input, and the third input; presenting, via one or more speakers of the wearable head device, the spatialized audio stream.

Abstract: A composite implant device for use in a medical application, comprising a synthetically-derived mesh that mimics particular critical aspects of a biologically-derived mesh. The composite implant device can be used for the reinforcement and reconstruction of tissues within the body and can be comprised of a majority of synthetic components and minority of naturally-derived components which mimic the structure and function of a naturally-derived mesh.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions are provided which are useful in additive printing, particularly additive printing techniques such as stereolithography (SLA) wherein a macromer is photopolymerized to form a manufactured article. Representative compounds comprise a polyaxial central core (CC) and 2-4 arms of the formula (A)-(B) or (B)-(A) extending from the central core, where at least one of the arms comprise a light-reactive functional group (Q) and (A) is the free-radical polymerization product from monomers selected from trimethylene carbonate (T) and ?-caprolactone (C), while (B) is the free-radical polymerization product from monomers selected from glycolide, lactide and ?-dioxanone.

Abstract: A shoe can include a sock liner assembly configured to receive a reflectant panel and a midsole assembly configured to receive an optical sensor. The optical sensor can include an optical source configured to emit a beam directed to the reflectant panel and an optical detector configured to detect a portion of the beam reflected by the reflectant panel. The optical sensor can be configured to measure a relative displacement between the sock liner assembly and the midsole assembly based on a change of the detected portion of the beam caused by the relative displacement.

Abstract: Optical fibers of a multi-fiber cable are grouped into connection units. The distal ends of the fibers of each connection unit are terminated at a connection unit body that attaches to a tapering cable core formed of longer ones of the connection units. After deployment of the cable, two or more connection units can be stacked together to form a connector or inserted into a connector shell. Prior to deployment of the cable, at least some of the connection units are spaced from each other along the cable. For example, individual connection units may be disposed at one end of the tapering cable core and stacks of connection units may be disposed at the other end of the tapering cable core.

Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods of using and preparing the same, which may be useful for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).

Abstract: First image data including a plurality of values representing the image in one or more first spectral bands of an electromagnetic spectrum is received. Second image data including a plurality of values representing the image in one or more second spectral bands of the electromagnetic spectrum is determined based on the first image data. The one or more second spectral bands of the electromagnetic spectrum include at least one spectral band not included in the one or more first spectral bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. The second image data is stored in a memory and/or provided to a user device for displaying the image in one or more second bands of the electromagnetic spectrum to a user of the user device.

Abstract: A method for detecting time rollovers is disclosed. The method may include receiving time data including week data and second data and processing the time data to generate a first date. The method may include generating, based on the first date and an offset value, a second date and obtaining, when the second date is prior to a baseline date, a network date. The method may include assigning the network date as the baseline date and processing the network date and the first date to determine an updated offset value. The method may include storing the updated offset value as the offset value and determining, based on the network date, a system date.

Abstract: A portable device for attaching a connector to an optical fiber, the optical fiber having an end, the device comprising means for receiving the optical fiber at the end of the optical fiber; and a connector station for autonomously attaching the connector to the optical fiber.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for verifying operation and configuration of a lighting network. In some embodiments, a site controller is configured to receive sensor data from a plurality of sensors and to transmit commands to nodes of a lighting network for controlling light sources based on the sensor data. The site controller is also configured to store a site plan including a listing of the nodes and, for each of the nodes, indicating a number of sensors to be coupled to the respective node. The site controller is further configured to detect the sensors coupled to the nodes based on the sensor data and to compare the detected sensors to the site plan for determining whether the detect sensors is consistent with the site plan. If not, the site controller is configured to provide an alert.

Abstract: A system may include a processor that may receive account information having a plurality of transactions associated with a bank account. The processor may then determine an expected burn rate of funds based on the account information, determine an expected savings balance at a first time based on the account information and the expected burn rate, generate an event in response to the expected savings balance being below a threshold, and send an alert including the event to a computing device associated with the user. The alert may indicate a status of the expected savings balance via an electronic display of the computing device.

Abstract: Porous and microporous parts prepared by additive manufacturing as disclosed herein are useful in medical and non-medical applications. The parts are prepared from a composition containing both a solvent soluble component and a solvent insoluble component. After a part is printed by an additive manufacturing process it is exposed to solvent to extract solvent soluble component away from the printed part, resulting in a part having surface cavities.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for managing and controlling movable barrier operator systems are described herein. A method for controlling a movable barrier operator system comprises receiving a credential associated with a first user account from a first user device, storing the credential in a memory of the movable barrier operator system, communicating the credential and an identifier of the movable barrier operator system to a remote computer to register the movable barrier operator system with the remote computer, and configuring the movable barrier operator system to change a state of a movable barrier in response to the movable barrier operator system receiving a state change request from a second user device associated with a second user account, the state change request from the second user device including the credential or a derivative of the credential received from the first user device.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to asymmetric liquid crystal panels with improved properties and tailored characteristics, including insulated glazing units and liquid crystal windows incorporating such panels. A liquid crystal cell having thin glass is incorporated into an asymmetric thin liquid crystal panel comprising a pane bonded to the first sheet of the liquid crystal cell via an adhesive layer bonding the first sheet to the pane wherein the liquid crystal material is controllable to adjust a transmittance of the liquid crystal panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in part, compounds of Formula I: or an N-oxide thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or the N-oxide, wherein: X1, X2, R1, R2, m and n are as described herein; processes for the preparation of; intermediates used in the preparation of; and compositions containing such compounds, N-oxides, or salts, and their uses for treating M4-mediated (or M4-associated) disorders including, e.g., Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, schizophrenia (e.g., its cognitive and negative symptoms), pain, addiction, and a sleep disorder.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in part, compounds of Formula I: or an N-oxide thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound or the N-oxide, wherein: R1, R2, L, A, and E are as described herein; processes for the preparation of; intermediates used in the preparation of; and compositions containing such compounds, N-oxides, or salts, and their uses for treating M4-mediated (or M4-associated) disorders including, e.g., Alzheimer's Disease, schizophrenia (e.g., its cognitive and negative symptoms), pain, addiction, and a sleep disorder.