Abstract: A structural piling that is configured to utilize a thermoregulatory function to ensure stability of the ground adjacent to the piling subsequent insertion of the structural piling. The piling includes an outer pipe member having a first end and a second end being sealed at each. The outer pipe member includes an interior volume having a liquid disposed therein. The interior volume of the outer pipe member further includes an inner pipe member. The inner pipe member includes a first end and second end being hollow therebetween. Openings are present at the first end and second end of the inner pipe member so as to facilitate fluid coupling with the interior volume of the outer pipe member. The inner pipe member is manufactured from an alternate material such as but not limited to plastic. The outer surface of the outer pipe member can further be equipped with a helical blade.

Abstract: A riding assistance system for a motorcycle comprising: a processing resource; a memory configured to store data usable by the processing resource; and at least one wide-angle forward-looking camera configured to be installed on the motorcycle in a manner enabling it to capture images of a scene including at least a right side and a left side in front of the motorcycle; wherein the processing resource is configured to: obtain a series of at least two images consecutively acquired by the camera; analyze a region of interest within at least a pair of consecutive images of the series to identify features having respective feature locations within the at least pair of consecutive images; determine vectors of movement of the features; and generate a warning notification upon a criterion associated with the vectors of movement being met.

Abstract: A riding assistance system for a motorcycle comprising: a processing resource; a memory configured to store data usable by the processing resource; and at least one wide-angle forward-looking camera configured to be installed on the motorcycle in a manner enabling it to capture images of a scene including at least a right side and a left side in front of the motorcycle; wherein the processing resource is configured to: obtain a series of at least two images consecutively acquired by the camera; analyze a region of interest within at least a pair of consecutive images of the series to identify features having respective feature locations within the at least pair of consecutive images; determine vectors of movement of the features; and generate a warning notification upon a criterion associated with the vectors of movement being met.

Abstract: A new method for genomic analysis, termed “Sequence-Based Karyotyping,” is described. Sequence-Based Karyotyping methods for the detection of genomic abnormalities, for diagnosis of hereditary disease, or for diagnosis of spontaneous genomic mutations are also described.

Abstract: A tether system for a ball, such as a soccer ball, includes a simple swivel that is adapted to be connected directly to an extending tab on a ball. The swivel fastener is a two piece member. The two piece swivel is relatively less expensive than other more complicated swivel connectors, thus reducing the overall cost of the tether system. In addition, since the two piece swivel can be connected directly to on the ball, the tether system in accordance with the present invention also eliminates a process step of connecting the swivel to an intermediate ring, thus further reducing the cost of the tether system.