Abstract: In certain embodiments a light therapy system (e.g., phototherapy device), such as for treatment of Alzheimer's disease, depression, dementia, short-term memory, or for improved learning, improved athletic performance or improved cognitive performance, is provided where the light system comprises a blue light source that operates at a frequency in the range from 20 to 50 Hz (preferably around 40 Hz), whereby the system enables retinal ganglion cells of a human to be exposed in order to stimulate brain waves (gamma oscillations in the human's brain).

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to processing and executing digital asset conversions for real-time funding of a merchant transaction involving an end user. The user may pre-select digital assets to be converted to fiat currency, and a pre-selected digital asset can be internally-custodied or externally-custodied. An example method includes retrieving a first account balance data object for a fiat currency account. The method further includes, responsive to a balance of the fiat currency user account not satisfying a fiat currency unit threshold of a merchant transaction: receiving a second account balance data object for a digital asset account in response to transmitting an account query, determining a conversion rate for a digital asset, and executing a digital asset conversion by causing a debit of digital asset units from the digital asset account via transmitting a conversion execution API query and by crediting fiat currency units to the fiat currency account.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to providing digital asset conversion choices involving different digital assets. An example method includes receiving a first digital asset conversion request associated with an end user and indicating a source digital asset and determining a source conversion rate for the source digital asset using an application programming interface (API).

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to processing and executing digital asset conversions for real-time funding of a merchant transaction involving a user. The user may pre-select digital assets to be converted to fiat currency, and a pre-selected digital asset can be internally-custodied or externally-custodied. An example method includes retrieving a first account balance data object for a fiat currency account associated with the user. The method further includes, responsive to determining that a balance of the fiat currency user account does not satisfy a fiat currency unit threshold of a merchant transaction, retrieving a second account balance data object for a digital asset account associated with the user, determining a conversion rate between a digital asset and a fiat currency, and executing a digital asset conversion by closed-loop debiting digital asset units from the digital asset account and crediting fiat currency units to the fiat currency account.

Abstract: Disclosed are refrigerants, and heat transfer compositions, heat transfer systems and heat transfer methods containing such refrigerants, wherein the refrigerant comprises at least about 97% by weight of the following three components (a)-(c) and the following fourth component if present: (a) trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233zd(E)), (b) trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze(E)), (c) trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I), and. (d) 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea).

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to processing conversions of digital assets to other digital assets. An example method includes determining a source exchange rate for a source digital asset and a fiat currency, determining a target exchange rate for a target digital asset and a fiat currency, and generating an aggregated conversion rate for the source digital asset and the target digital asset using the source exchange rate and the target exchange rate. The method further includes executing a digital asset conversion, which includes causing source digital asset units to be debited from a source digital asset user account and causing target digital asset units to be credited to a target digital asset user account, and subsequently executing fiat currency transactions (e.g., settlements) with a first digital asset exchange system associated with the source digital asset and a second digital asset exchange system associated with the target digital asset.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to processing and executing digital asset transfers between two users. An example method includes receiving a data object defining a digital asset transfer, and the data object may be a query from the first user to initiate an outbound transfer to a second user or an approval of a request for digital asset units from the second user. The method further includes receiving account data for the first and second users via application programming interface (API) communication with an external system, and responsive to determining that transfer conditions are satisfied, executing the digital asset transfer by causing the external system to debit digital asset units from the first user and to credit digital asset units to the second user via API communication with the external system. The method further includes updating the account data to reflect account balances resulting from the debit and the credit.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to processing and executing digital asset transfers between two users. An example method includes receiving a data object defining a digital asset transfer, and the data object may be a query from the first user to initiate an outbound transfer to a second user or an approval of a request for digital asset units from the second user. The method further includes retrieving account balance data objects associated with the digital asset accounts for the first and second users. The method further includes, responsive to determining that the digital asset transfer satisfies one or more transfer conditions, executing the digital asset transfer by executing a closed-loop debit from the first user and executing a closed-loop credit to the second user. The method further includes updating the account balance data object to reflect the resulting balances of each digital asset account.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are generally directed to processing conversions of digital assets to fiat currency. An example method includes obtaining a conversion rate for a digital asset via an API, providing the conversion rate via a client device, receiving a digital asset conversion request and executing a digital asset conversion within a configurable time period. Executing the digital asset conversion includes causing digital asset units to be debited from the digital asset user account and causing fiat currency units to be credited to a fiat currency user account. The method further includes dynamically providing a notification of execution of the digital asset conversion via the client device, updating account balance data objects associated with the digital asset user account and the fiat currency user account, and subsequent to executing the digital asset conversion, executing a fiat currency transaction (e.g., a settlement) with a digital asset exchange system.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, systems, devices, computing entities for managing digital asset transactions. An example method includes obtaining first current pricing data via an application programming interface, and providing the first current pricing data via a client device. The method further includes, responsive to determining that a first configurable time period has elapsed: obtaining second current pricing data via an application programming interface, and providing the second current pricing data for display via the client device. The method further includes receiving a second transaction request and executing an off-chain digital asset transaction for the second transaction request between a central operating account and the internal user account within a second configurable time period.

Abstract: Gamma brain stimulation for preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease or sleeping disorders using light or sound is known. A strobing 40 Hz light source has been shown to cause positive effects due to the stimulation. It is an advantage to know the actual dosage of light that enters the person's eyes in order to understand the relationship between dosage and effectiveness. A camera is used to detect the subject's gaze angle, distance, pupil diameter and any other factors that affect the light power that enters the eye. A target dosage is first determined by a medical worker, such as to determine the effects of the exact same dosage on a group persons, such as Alzheimer's patients. With deviations of gaze angle, distance, and pupil size from the ideal, the effective dosage is decreased. The disclosed system adjusts the actual dosage, such as session duration, based on such factors so that the final dosage received by the person is consistent and meets the target dosage.

Abstract: Disclosed are refrigerants, and heat transfer compositions, heat transfer systems and heat transfer methods containing such refrigerants, wherein the refrigerant comprises at least about 97% by weight of the following three components (a)-(c) and the following fourth component if present: (a) trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233zd(E)), (b) trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze(E)), (c) trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I), and. (d) 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea).

Abstract: There is provided a device for monitoring the use of a blister package, strip package, vial or bottle contents at a distance. A processor is connected to a compact random or quasi-random n-microphone array and is programmed to detect the sound of the content being expelled from a blister cavity, strip package, or a cap being removed from a vial or bottle. A content use data memory associated with the processor stores information relating to the expulsion or removal events. The processor is equipped with statistical means for differentiating the sound of the content being expelled, from the background noise, generating an electrical signal that is analyzed for relevance to content use events by the processor, and storing the resulting use data in memory. The processor may have an adaptive beam focussing algorithm to determine the direction of the source of the sound.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of retrofitting heat transfer systems containing or designed to containing HFC-134a as the refrigerant comprising: removing at least a portion of said HFC-134a from said system; and introducing into said system a refrigerant comprising at least about 97.5% by weight of the following four components, with each compound being present in the following relative percentages: (a) from 2% to about 7% by weight of difluoromethane (HFC-32); (b) from 2% to about 7 by weight of pentafluoroethane (HFC-125); (c) from about 35% to about 50% by weight of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a); and (d) from about 50% to about 55% by weight of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze(E)).

Abstract: A computer-implemented gaming system and method are disclosed. The system is a three-dimensional multiplayer PC game system that has been designed to allow a plurality of players to access a game at the same time. The system collects the player information from a user participating in the game in a virtual environment for the first time. After entering the game, the system calculates the current position and moving speed of the payer. The position and moving speed of each player are controlled using a game engine. The system then calculates an attack value of the player over other players in the battle. The system enables the player to target and kill as many opponents as possible to win the battle. Further, the system gives a plurality of floating rewards with unpredictable variables for the good gameplay configured to enhance the performance of the player during battles.

Abstract: A sensor package for sensing vibration is described. The sensor package includes a carrier and a piezoelectric module coupled to the carrier. A wireless vibration sensor is further coupled to the carrier at a distance from the piezoelectric module. The sensor package further includes one or more conductive paths coupling the piezoelectric module to the wireless vibration sensor. The sensor package may be disposed on a bearing housing of a rail vehicle. The sensor package may also be utilized in marine, land and aviation applications.

Abstract: A refrigerant composition, including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I); 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf); difluoromethane (HFC-32); and carbon dioxide (CO2), for use in a heat exchange system, including refrigeration applications and in particular aspects to the use of such compositions as a replacement of the refrigerant R-404A for heating and cooling applications and to retrofitting heat exchange systems, including systems designed for use with R-404A.

Abstract: A football shoe or football boot includes a sole and an upper. The upper includes a central region and one or more protuberances at each side of the central region. The one or more protuberances on each side define a crest alongside the central region, such that the crests and the central region define a ball control region. The protuberances are formed by incorporation of fluid material with the upper, in direct contact with the upper.

Abstract: A media pad apparatus for a portable air cooler includes a frame having a top end and a media pad disposed within the frame. A top tray is provided on the top end of the frame and includes opposed walls, the opposed walls sloping downwardly from upper edges thereof to join at a common lower edge and create a generally V-shaped profile of the top tray. The top tray further includes a plurality of openings in the opposed walls spaced along a length of the top tray, wherein when fluid is provided to the top tray, the openings dispense the fluid through the top tray along the length thereof to wet the media pad in a spatially distributed manner. A portable air cooler with a media pad apparatus removably received therein is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are refrigerants comprising at least about 97% by weight of a blend of three compounds, said blend consisting of: from about 38% by weight to about 48% by weight difluoromethane (HFC-32), from about 6% by weight to about 12% by weight pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), from about 33% by weight to about 41% by weight trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and from about 2% by weight to about 16% by weight 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) wherein the percentages are based on the total weight of the three compounds in the blend, and methods and systems which use same.