Abstract: One or more radar sensors can be used to monitor patients in a variety of different environments and embodiments. In one embodiment, radar sensors can be used to monitor a patient's breathing, including monitoring of tidal volume, chest expansion distance, breathing rate, etc. In another embodiment, a patient position can be monitored in a patient bed, which can be used as feedback for control of bladders of a patient bed. Additional embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a dynamic virtual reality (VR) coaching computing platform. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may configure a VR coaching model based on model training data. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may use the VR coaching model and a user profile to select a plurality of VR modules. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may configure a first VR module of the plurality of VR modules based on one or more user selections. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may receive real-time feedback during execution of the first VR module. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may select a second plurality of VR modules based on the first real-time feedback. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may configure a second VR module of the second plurality of VR modules based on user selections.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.

Abstract: A movement detection device includes a signal transmission device configured to transmit a radar signal transmission toward a target area and to receive reflected radar signals, and a signal analysis device configured to analyze the reflected radar signals to detect a movement in the target area that is indicative of micro-shivering. In response to detecting the micro-shivering, the movement detection device generates an alarm.

Abstract: Texas Hold'em is played between human and virtual machine players on electronic equipment. The virtual players fold up and the human does not. This allows the human to see the hold cards of the opponents and adds excitement to the game. Optionally, the human player gets a bonus for having a good hand regardless of who wins the pot. The bonus also adds excitement and interest. Preferably the virtual players have personalities. By creating a minimum number of personalities and changing personalities with players, user interest is maintained. In particular, adding these features to a Texas hold'em game with fold up procedure for virtual opponents increases user excitement.

Abstract: Texas Hold-em poker games are described that optionally include three hole cards. By providing 3 hole cards and allowing a player to discard one, new winning possibilities are provide to hold and maintain enhanced player interest. Variations of the game may be played on slot machines, via the internet, cell phones and in other venues. The 3 hold card game scheme desirably may be combined with other variations such as folding up, bonus features, and use of personalities for virtual computer opponents.

Abstract: A trailer for a livestock chute with the trailer having a horizontally disposed frame with a forward end, a rearward end, a first side and a second side. The livestock chute is supported upon and secured to the frame means of the trailer. A first selectively retractable wheel assembly is mounted at the first side of the trailer and a second selectively retractable wheel assembly is mounted at the second side of the trailer. A pair of hydraulically operated jacks are secured to the forward end of the trailer and a pair of hydraulically operated jacks are secured to the rearward end of the trailer. The trailer and livestock chute may be raised and lowered by way of the retractable wheel assemblies and jacks.

Abstract: Poker players lose interest when a game is finished. Methods and devices are described that continue interest over longer series of games. Token rewards are given for long multiple hand playing that can be exchanged for drawing one or more cards in a later hand. Another reward for long term playing is to receive a free ante, free spin or free game. These methods are particularly useful for Texas Hold'em and other games that can be played electronically.

Abstract: Texas Hold'em is played between human and virtual machine players on electronic equipment. The virtual players fold up and the human does not. This allows the human to see the hold cards of the opponents and adds excitement to the game. Optionally, the human player gets a bonus for having a good hand regardless of who wins the pot. The bonus also adds excitement and interest. Perferably the virtual players have personalities. By creating a minimum number of personalities and changing personalities with players, user interest is maintained. In particular, adding these features to a Texas hold'em game with fold up procedure for virtual opponents increases user excitement.

Abstract: A variation of the poker card game known as Texas Hold'em provides for players folding their cards during a hand to fold the cards face-up. This provides the remaining players in the hand with more information and enables those players to make better decisions as they continue to play the hand.

Abstract: A device for confining an animal such as a dog is disclosed. The device consists of a plurality of sides, an unstable support element attached to each of the plurality of sides and a plurality of couplers for coupling each of the plurality of sides. The couplers allow relative movement of the sides such that pressing against one of the plurality of sides produces movement that discourages contact with the plurality of sides. If a dog contained in the device attempts to escape by scaling a side of the device, the relative movement of the plurality of sides will startle the dog. Consequently, the dog immediately moves away from the side and within minutes typically abandons any attempt to escape.

Abstract: A kennel system for confining domestic dogs consisting of four panel members (FIG. 5A) attached through a spring biasing element (FIG. 8) is presented. Each panel member consists of a first and second vertical corner post attached to upper and lower horizontal members. Each horizontal member contains a behavioral modification element (FIG. 4) for allowing each panel member to balance about a point. Consequently, when the contained animal brushes against the panels, they oscillate. This oscillatory motion startles the animal causing it to move away from the panels and towards the center of the kennel, thus, reinforcing desired behavior. Since the kennel system works in conjunction with the dog's natural instinct to move away from unstable objects, the top of the kennel is eliminated and the panels are lowered to allow for human interaction with the animal while it is confined.