Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a door or a window is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is described, comprising receiving, by a processor, an electronic signal from a motion sensor in response to movement of the door or window, determining a direction of movement of the door or window from the electronic signal by the processor, comparing the direction of movement to a predetermined direction by the processor, detecting, by the processor, an alarm condition of the door or window if the electronic signal indicates that the door or window is being opened, and transmitting, by a transmitter coupled to the processor, an alarm signal when the alarm condition has been detected.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method conducted by a movable barrier gateway device is disclosed for controlling a movable barrier, comprising receiving, by a communication interface, a remote command from a remote control device to move the movable barrier, the remote command sent over a network, delaying transmission of a signal to a movable barrier controller to move the movable barrier, by a processor, for a predetermined time period after the remote command is received, detecting movement of the movable barrier within the predetermined time period by a barrier movement detector, and ignoring the remote command by the processor in response to detecting movement of the movable barrier within the predetermined time period.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for training a machine learning model. In one aspect, a method comprises: generating a set of candidate batches of model inputs; generating, for each candidate batch of model inputs, a respective score for the candidate batch of model inputs that characterizes: (i) an uncertainty of the machine learning model in generating predicted labels for the model inputs in the candidate batch of model inputs, and (ii) a diversity of the model inputs in the candidate batch of model inputs; and selecting the current batch of model inputs from the set of candidate batches of model inputs based on the scores; and training the machine learning model on at least the current batch of model inputs.

Abstract: A system and a method include a heating layer including perforations extending from a first surface to a second surface opposite from the first surface. The perforations provide acoustic paths. The heating layer is configured to provide electrically resistive heating to a component. An acoustic layer can be coupled to the heating layer. The perforations extend to the acoustic layer.

Abstract: A lancing device for use in producing a sample of blood on a subject's skin. The device comprises a housing, a lancet comprising a needle having a needle tip, lancet retaining features for releasably retaining the lancet in a forward position prior to use, a shroud coupled movably to the housing and configured to cover the needle tip when the lancet is in the forward position and a resiliently deformable member coupled between the shroud and the lancet. The shroud is configured to, when pressed against the subject's skin, move rearwards relative to the housing whilst compressing the resiliently deformable member, and the lancet retaining features are configured to, at a point of the rearward movement of the shroud, release the lancet allowing said member to expand and exert a rearward force to retract the lancet into the housing.

Abstract: A person-detection device that automatically configures itself as a motion sensor or an occupancy sensor upon receiving a command from a home security panel or home automation hub.

Abstract: A high throughput system for depositing seed into germination wells of a germination tray. The system comprises a seed distribution subsystem, and an individual seed transfer subsystem structured and operable to transfer individual seeds from wells in a seed storage tray to the seed deposition subsystem. The system additionally comprises a bulk seed transfer subsystem structured and operable to singulate a plurality of bulk seeds and transfer each singulated seed to the seed deposition subsystem, wherein the seed distribution subsystem structured and operable to receive seeds from the individual seed transfer subsystem and the bulk seed transfer subsystem, and deposit the seeds into wells of the seed germination tray.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for training a machine learning model. In one aspect, a method comprises: generating a set of candidate batches of model inputs; generating, for each candidate batch of model inputs, a respective score for the candidate batch of model inputs that characterizes: (i) an uncertainty of the machine learning model in generating predicted labels for the model inputs in the candidate batch of model inputs, and (ii) a diversity of the model inputs in the candidate batch of model inputs; and selecting the current batch of model inputs from the set of candidate batches of model inputs based on the scores; and training the machine learning model on at least the current batch of model inputs.

Abstract: The present application pertains to an automated control system for controlling and adjusting reel tension on a coiled tubing unit. The system may comprise real time data received from one or more sensors, input by an operator, or calculated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for training a machine learning model. In one aspect, a method comprises: generating a set of candidate batches of model inputs; generating, for each candidate batch of model inputs, a respective score for the candidate batch of model inputs that characterizes: (i) an uncertainty of the machine learning model in generating predicted labels for the model inputs in the candidate batch of model inputs, and (ii) a diversity of the model inputs in the candidate batch of model inputs; and selecting the current batch of model inputs from the set of candidate batches of model inputs based on the scores; and training the machine learning model on at least the current batch of model inputs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for registering a remote network device with a network control device. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a query from the network control device requesting that the remote network device provide a network identification code stored within the remote network device, transmitting a response to the query after a time period has expired, the response comprising the network identification code stored within the remote network device, determining whether an acknowledgement message has been received from the network control device, if the acknowledgement message has been received, setting a flag within the remote network device indicating that the remote network device has successfully registered with the network control device, and if the acknowledgment message has not been received, re-sending the response to the network control device after a second time period has elapsed.

Abstract: The present application pertains to a coiled tubing injector system. The system comprises a coiled tubing injector; an injector tilt configured to be mounted to a trailer wherein the injector tilt is configured to receive the coiled tubing injector; a securing mechanism to secure the coiled tubing injector to the injector tilt; and a sensor configured to detect whether the securing mechanism is positioned to substantially secure the coiled tubing injector to the injector tilt. Advantageously, the system is configured such that the injector can only be tilted if the sensor detects that securing mechanism is positioned to substantially secure the coiled tubing injector to the injector tilt.

Abstract: An electronic device lacking an internal power supply comprises electronic circuitry, an external power adapter having an input connector for receiving AC power from a conventional AC power outlet and for providing a low-voltage output signal to an output connector, and a first port electronically coupled to the electronic circuitry for receiving the low-voltage output signal from the output connector of the power adapter and for providing the low-voltage output signal to the electronic circuitry.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are female external catheters (“FECs”) and methods thereof. For example, an FEC can include a catheter body, a catheter back, and a connector. The catheter body can include a cavity extending along a length of the catheter body. The cavity is configured to open toward a patient. The catheter back can include a connector hole aligned with an end portion of the cavity. The connector hole can be configured to open away from the patient. The connector is disposed in the connector hole. The connector can include a sump configured to collect urine from the end portion of the cavity for withdrawal from the FEC. In another example, a method of an FEC can includes a method of using the FEC.

Abstract: A processor circuit receives a sports wager entry including a predetermined number of base wagers and a predetermined number of available points. Separately, for each base wager of the predetermined number of base wagers, the processor circuit receives a base wager selection, the base wager selection associated with a predetermined point value. The processor circuit receives a point value adjustment selection and adjusts the predetermined point value by the selected point value adjustment to generate an adjusted point value, wherein a sum of the selected point value adjustments for the predetermined number of base wagers does not exceed the predetermined number of available points. The processor circuit displays, at the display device, an indication of the adjusted point value. The processor circuit stores a sports wager entry record comprising the base wager selections and the adjusted point values for the sport wager entry.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising a biocompatible microsphere, a biofilm-generating probiotic bacterium, a prebiotic, and/or a prebiofilmic. Methods for preparing and formulating the compositions and methods for treating or preventing a disease using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A light switch cover for converting a standard toggle switch into a remote-controlled toggle switch.

Abstract: A person-detection device that automatically configures itself as a motion sensor or an occupancy sensor upon receiving a command from a home security panel or home automation hub.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method conducted by a movable barrier gateway device is disclosed for controlling a movable barrier, comprising receiving, by a communication interface, a remote command from a remote control device to move the movable barrier, the remote command sent over a network, delaying transmission of a signal to a movable barrier controller to move the movable barrier, by a processor, for a predetermined time period after the remote command is received, detecting movement of the movable barrier within the predetermined time period by a barrier movement detector, and ignoring the remote command by the processor in response to detecting movement of the movable barrier within the predetermined time period.