Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling automated, gradual visual rotation of a player's weapon and arms view model around an edge that the player intends to corner slice include imparting realistic motion and dynamism to the player's weapon and arms view model as the player engages in cover negotiation. The weapon and arms view model rolls and translates away from the edge in hip mode and rolls away from the edge in ADS (Aim Down Sight) mode so that the weapon and arms view model is canted away from the edge while being centered on the sight.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for diabetes management.

Abstract: Dynamically generating data tests includes: receiving test templates and metadata for a plurality of data objects and, on a trigger condition: based on at least the metadata and the test templates, determining a current set of templated data tests, wherein determining the current set of templated data tests comprises: determining at least one templated data test, from a prior set of templated data tests, to cease using; determining at least one templated data test to add to the current set of templated data tests; and determining, within the current set of templated data tests, at least one templated data tests to regenerate; generating the at least one templated data test to add to the current set of templated data tests; regenerating the least one templated data test to regenerate; and executing templated data tests, within the set of current templated data tests, on the plurality of data objects.

Abstract: A chair adapted for no-tool assembly that includes a lower chair frame supported by an upper chair frame. A first, e.g., front, interface prevents relative movement between the chair frames, e.g., via orifice engaging a protrusion of, e.g., a hook member, or engagement of mating caps of the upper and lower chair frames with protrusions and orifices. A second, e.g., second interface includes a latch receiver and latch. In use, the upper chair frame is placed on the lower chair frame. The first interface is engaged for preventing relative movement between the upper and lower chair frames and the second interface between the lower chair frame and the upper chair frame is also engaged.

Abstract: A chair adapted for no-tool assembly that includes a lower chair frame supported by an upper chair frame. A first, e.g., front, interface prevents relative movement between the chair frames, e.g., via orifice engaging a protrusion of, e.g., a hook member, or engagement of mating caps of the upper and lower chair frames with protrusions and orifices. A second, e.g., second interface includes a latch receiver and latch. In use, the upper chair frame is placed on the lower chair frame. The first interface is engaged for preventing relative movement between the upper and lower chair frames and the second interface between the lower chair frame and the upper chair frame is also engaged.

Abstract: A chair adapted for no-tool assembly that includes a lower chair frame supported by an upper chair frame. A first, e.g., front, interface prevents relative movement between the chair frames, e.g., via orifice engaging a protrusion of, e.g., a hook member, or engagement of mating caps of the upper and lower chair frames with protrusions and orifices. A second, e.g., second interface includes a latch receiver and latch. In use, the upper chair frame is placed on the lower chair frame. The first interface is engaged for preventing relative movement between the upper and lower chair frames and the second interface between the lower chair frame and the upper chair frame is also engaged.

Abstract: Systems and methods for targeting specific cell types by selective application of ultrasonic harmonic excitation at a resonance frequency (“oncotripsy”) for the specific cell types are presented. The systems and the methods result in permeabilization, lysis, and/or death of the targeted specific cell types by using ultrasonic harmonic excitations that have a frequency and a pulse duration specifically tuned to disrupt nuclear membranes of the targeted specific cell types by inducing a destructive vibrational response therein while leaving non-targeted cell types intact. Target cells may be neoplastic.

Abstract: Systems and methods for targeting specific cell types by selective application of ultrasonic harmonic excitation at their resonance frequency (“oncotripsy”) are presented. The systems and methods result in the lysis of targeted cell types by using ultrasonic harmonic excitations that have been specifically tuned to disrupt the nuclear membrane of the targeted cells types by inducing a destructive vibrational response therein while leaving non-targeted cell types intact. The target cells types may be cancerous cells.

Abstract: A jet boat basically includes a hull, a first jet propulsion unit, a second jet propulsion unit, and a steering unit. The first jet propulsion unit is provided to the hull. The first jet propulsion unit has a first steering deflector with a first propulsion axis. The first steering deflector is movable with respect to the hull. The second jet propulsion unit is provided to the hull. The second jet propulsion unit has a second steering deflector with a second propulsion axis. The second steering deflector is movable with respect to the hull. The steering unit is operatively coupled to the first and second jet propulsion units. The first and second steering deflectors are oriented such that the first and second propulsion axes are non-parallel to a longitudinal center axis of the hull while the steering unit is in a straight steering position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for targeting specific cell types by selective application of ultrasonic harmonic excitation at their resonance frequency (“oncotripsy”) are presented. The systems and methods result in the permeabilization, lysis, and/or death of targeted cell types by using ultrasonic harmonic excitations that have their frequency and pulse duration specifically tuned to disrupt the nuclear membrane of the targeted cells types by inducing a destructive vibrational response therein while leaving non-targeted cell types intact. Target cells may be neoplastic.

Abstract: Systems and methods for targeting specific cell types by selective application of ultrasonic harmonic excitation at their resonance frequency (“oncotripsy”) are presented. The systems and methods result in the lysis of targeted cell types by using ultrasonic harmonic excitations that have been specifically tuned to disrupt the nuclear membrane of the targeted cells types by inducing a destructive vibrational response therein while leaving non-targeted cell types intact, The target cells types may be cancerous cells.

Abstract: Materials and methods for implementing engineered aggregates in metamaterials are provided. The engineered aggregates may be tuned to oscillate resonantly under the influence of an external force improving the dynamic performance of the metamaterial by impeding dynamic excitation. The engineered aggregate generally comprise a multilayer resonant structure having at least a relatively heavy inner core surrounded by at least a compliant coating layer. The geometry and stiffness of the relative layers can be tuned to engineer a desired resonant frequency response within the aggregate for a chosen frequency range. The engineered aggregates are disposed in a matrix material to form a metamaterial. The engineered aggregates may be disposed within a mortar matrix to form a concrete metamaterial suitable for use, for example, in structural applications, including bunkers, shelters, etc.

Abstract: Materials and methods for implementing engineered aggregates in metamaterials are provided. The engineered aggregates may be tuned to oscillate resonantly under the influence of an external force improving the dynamic performance of the metamaterial by impeding dynamic excitation. The engineered aggregate generally comprise a multilayer resonant structure having at least a relatively heavy inner core surrounded by at least a compliant coating layer. The geometry and stiffness of the relative layers can be tuned to engineer a desired resonant frequency response within the aggregate for a chosen frequency range. The engineered aggregates are disposed in a matrix material to form a metamaterial. The engineered aggregates may be disposed within a mortar matrix to form a concrete metamaterial suitable for use, for example, in structural applications, including bunkers, shelters, etc.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and recording hand hygiene performance is configured to monitor and record information generated by the operation of dispensers to assess behavior of a group to identify overall hygiene performance. The system includes a plurality of wireless communication devices, with a first number of the wireless communication devices being disposed within or adjacent to dispensers and operatively configured for sensing, monitoring, and reporting information about the status and operation of the dispensers. A hierarchal communication network for access to a central host database, a data processor, and a hygiene management software application operatively configured to create hygiene management reports of hand hygiene rate metrics based upon the monitored dispenser data and a method of providing a user interface. Based on the various computed hand hygiene rates, a hand hygiene improvement metric that identifies the improvement in hand hygiene rates over time is also calculated by the system.

Abstract: A structure configured to modify its surface morphology between a smooth state and a rough state in response to an applied stress. In demonstrated examples, a soft (PDMS) substrate is produced, and is pre-strained. A relatively stiff overlayer of a metal, such as chromium and gold, is applied to the substrate. When the pre-strained substrate is allowed to relax, the free surface of the stiff overlayer is forced to become distorted, yielding a free surface having a roughness of less than 1 millimeter. Repeated application and removal of the applied stress has been shown to yield reproducible changes in the morphology of the free surface. An application of such morphing free surface is to control a boundary layer transition of an aerodynamic fluid flowing over the surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing information includes receiving electronic information at a second device from a first device, where the received electronic information is sampled periodically, resulting in a plurality of numerical data value samples. The data value samples are analyzed within the receiver to determine slope transitions within the data which are interpreted as high and low transitions representative of bit transitions ordinarily seen in the transmission of digital data. The bit transitions are then converted into a receiving device appropriate usable and readable form, such as bytes (8 bits each) or groups of bytes, as needed. Data bytes may be commands, information, or other indicators useful to the receiving device.

Abstract: Materials and Methods for implementing engineered aggregates in metamaterials are provided. The engineered aggregates may be tuned to oscillate resonantly under the influence of an external force improving the dynamic performance of the metamaterial by impeding dynamic excitation. The engineered aggregate generally comprise a multilayer resonant structure having at least a relatively heavy inner core surrounded by at least a compliant coating layer. The geometry and stiffness of the relative layers can be tuned to engineer a desired resonant frequency response within the aggregate for a chosen frequency range. The engineered aggregates are disposed in a matrix material to form a metamaterial. The engineered aggregates may be disposed within a mortar matrix to form a concrete metamaterial suitable for use, for example, in structural applications, including bunkers, shelters, etc.

Abstract: A scaffold includes struts that intersect at nodes. In some instances, a cross section of the cores has at least one dimension less than 100 microns. The core can be a solid, liquid or a gas. In some instances, one or more shell layers are positioned on the core.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and recording hand hygiene performance is configured to monitor and record information generated by the operation of dispensers to assess behavior of a group to identify overall hygiene performance. The system includes a plurality of wireless communication devices, with a first number of the wireless communication devices being disposed within or adjacent to dispensers and operatively configured for sensing, monitoring, and reporting information about the status and operation of the dispensers. A hierarchal communication network for access to a central host database, a data processor, and a hygiene management software application operatively configured to create hygiene management reports of hand hygiene rate metrics based upon the monitored dispenser data and a method of providing a user interface. Based on the various computed hand hygiene rates, a hand hygiene improvement metric that identifies the improvement in hand hygiene rates over time is also calculated by the system.

Abstract: Thin-shell finite-element analysis based on the use of subdivision surfaces: (1) describing the geometry of a shell in its undeformed configuration, and (2) generating smooth interpolated displacement fields possessing bounded energy. No nodal rotations are used in the interpolation. The interpolation scheme induced by subdivision is nonlocal, i.e., the displacement field over one element depends on the nodal displacements of the element nodes and all nodes of immediately neighboring elements. However, the use of subdivision surfaces ensures that all local displacement fields thus constructed combine conformingly to define one single limit surface.