Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices including a cartridge and a control body. The control body may include a coupler and the cartridge may include a base. The base may be configured to releasably engage the cartridge. Further the base and the coupler may include anti-rotation mechanisms configured to prevent rotation of the cartridge relative to the base when engaged with one another. The anti-rotation mechanisms may include alternating protrusions and recesses in some embodiments. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices including a cartridge and a control body. The control body may include a coupler and the cartridge may include a base. The base may be configured to releasably engage the cartridge. Further the base and the coupler may include anti-rotation mechanisms configured to prevent rotation of the cartridge relative to the base when engaged with one another. The anti-rotation mechanisms may include alternating protrusions and recesses in some embodiments. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a payment device. The payment device comprises a secure element, a microcontroller, a power harvesting module and a display. The secure element is configured to communicate with a merchant terminal to perform a transaction. The payment device is configured to use power obtained from the transaction via the power harvesting module to power the microcontroller and the display. The microcontroller is configured to store a balance value, and to obtain information relating to the transaction from the secure element. The microcontroller is configured to obtain and display an updated balance value on the display based on the obtained information relating to the transaction.

Abstract: Array microphone systems and methods that can automatically focus and/or place beamformed lobes in response to detected sound activity are provided. The automatic focus and/or placement of the beamformed lobes can be inhibited based on a remote far end audio signal. The quality of the coverage of audio sources in an environment may be improved by ensuring that beamformed lobes are optimally picking up the audio sources even if they have moved and changed locations.

Abstract: An interactive user experience system is disclosed. The system includes a processor, a display in electrical communication with the processor and configured to display a visual content of interactive content, a modular tile floor in electrical communication with the processor and including a plurality of tiles configured to move independently to induce or respond to a desired motion for a user in contact with the modular tile floor, a sensor in electrical communication with the processor. The sensor detects at least one of an orientation or a position of the user on the modular tile floor, and based on the detected orientation or position of the user, the processor modifies at least one of the visual content or a movement of the plurality of tiles.

Abstract: In some examples, a neuromodulation catheter includes a neuromodulation element convertible between a low-profile delivery state and a radially expanded deployed state, the neuromodulation element including: an elongated structure configured to have a substantially linear shape defining a longitudinal axis when the neuromodulation element is in the low-profile delivery state, and further configured to have a coiled shape defining a coiled outer surface when the neuromodulation element is in the radially expanded deployed state; one or more electrodes spaced longitudinally apart along the longitudinal axis of the elongated structure; and one or more wires coupled to respective electrodes of one or more electrodes at respective coupling points, wherein the coupling points are arranged such that, when the neuromodulation element is in the deployed state, the coupling points are oriented along the coiled outer surface of the elongated structure.

Abstract: A flow cytometer of a blood analyzer including a transverse-electric (TE) laser diode, a flow cell, a quarter wave plate (QWP), a plurality of lenses, and a side scatter detector. The TE laser diode is configured to output a laser beam along an optical axis and has a fast axis full width at half maximum (FWHM) divergence of from about 16 degrees to about 25 degrees. The QWP is disposed along the optical axis between the TE laser diode and the flow cell and configured to circularly polarize the laser beam. The plurality of lenses is disposed between the TE laser diode and the flow cell and configured to focus the laser beam at the flow cell.

Abstract: A vehicle including a human machine interface (HMI); a light sensor configured to receive a light pulse emitted from an illumination device, wherein the light pulse includes an original message in a modulated format; and one or more controllers programmed to demodulate the light pulse to obtain the original message, wherein the original message identifies an object on which the illumination device is attached, convert the original message into a processed message, and output the processed message via the HMI.

Abstract: In an approach to three-dimensional object image projection and image augmentation, a system includes one or more computer processors; one or more graphics processing units; one or more computer readable storage media; and program instructions stored on the one or more computer readable storage media for execution by at least one of the one or more computer processors or at least one of the one or more graphics processing units. The stored program instructions include instructions to: retrieve an object image; retrieve a background image; determine one or more voids in the background image suitable for inserting the object image; manipulate the object image to fit into the background image; insert the object image into the background image to create a projected image; and perform the image augmentation on the projected image to produce a realistic synthetic image.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to vaporization systems and interchangeable elements forming such systems. In particular, a plurality of control devices may be interchangeably combined with one or more cartridges to provide an overall vaporization system that provide customizable vaporization characteristics for a consumer. The vaporization system further can include at least one external connection device for charging and/or data communication.

Abstract: A database management engine provides a user interface that allows users to access and modify employee information in a database. The database includes entries for employees, and each database entry includes identifying information about the associated employee. A user can request to modify data within database entries, for instance in order to update information associated with an employee. Responsive to the request, the database management engine identifies liabilities associated with the database modification stemming from associated tax laws. Based on the identified tax liabilities, the engine computes the aggregate tax liability owed by the employer and/or employee. Before modifying a database entry, the engine modifies the user interface to include interface elements detailing the computed aggregate tax liability. The user explicitly can be required to confirm the database modification in view of the aggregate tax liability.

Abstract: A light up backpack device is disclosed for easily identifying the user and improving their safety. The light up backpack device comprises a body component that is configured in a conventional backpack shape with a plurality of LEDs secured to an exterior surface. The plurality of LEDs are controlled with a Bluetooth remote control and can change colors and the pulse of the LEDs. The light up backpack device helps keep the user safe by illuminating them on the side of the road when waiting for a school bus or other ride. The device may also be made for others to improve their safety, such as hikers and motorcyclists, etc.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing roadside assistance services are described herein. The system may include network computing devices and computing devices associated with user vehicles and service vehicles. The system may predict incoming requests for roadside services, and may allocate service providers among various geographical regions and/or time slots to handle the incoming requests. The system may receive a request for a roadside service from a user. The system may select an appropriate service provider to assist the user, and may assign the service request to the selected service provider.

Abstract: Audio beamforming systems and methods that enable more precise control of lobes and nulls of an array microphone are provided. Optimized beamformer coefficients can be generated to result in beamformed signals associated with one or more lobes steered towards one or more desired sound locations and one or more nulls steered towards one or more undesired sound location. The performance of acoustic echo cancellation can be improved and enhanced.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices and cartridges for aerosol delivery devices. The cartridge comprises a mouthpiece having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the mouthpiece having an exit portal defined therethrough, a tank defining a proximal end and a closed distal end, the tank being configured to contain a liquid composition that includes a distinctive characteristic, and a heater configured to heat the liquid composition. The distal end of the mouthpiece is configured to engage the proximal end of the tank, and when the cartridge is coupled with the aerosol delivery device at least one feature of the cartridge, or at least one feature of the control device, or at least one feature of both the cartridge and the control device, provides a visual indication of a color associated with the distinctive characteristic.

Abstract: A catheter configured to deliver energy circumferentially around an anatomical lumen in which the catheter is positioned. The catheter includes an elongate structure configured to transform between a low-profile delivery state and a radially expanded deployed state. The elongate structure mechanically supports one or more electrodes configured to emit energy and includes an outer jacket comprising a polymer. The catheter defines a material boundary adjoining the outer jacket and at least one electrode to enable a mechanical adhesion between the polymer of the outer jacket and the electrode. In examples, the polymer intrudes into one or more volumes defined by asperities in a surface of the electrode to enable the mechanical adhesion. In examples, material boundary is formed by reflowing the polymer.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to monitoring network traffic using network monitoring computers (NMCs). Metrics may be determined based on monitoring network traffic associated with a plurality of entities each associated with a profile that includes the metrics for each entity. Beaconing metrics associated with beaconing activity may be determined based on the metrics. The profile of each entity may be compared with the beaconing metrics to determine the entities that may be engaged in beaconing activity. The entities may be characterized based on beaconing activity such that the beaconing activity includes communication with endpoints associated with the third parties, employing communication protocols associated with the third-parties, or exchanging payloads consistent with the beaconing activity. Reports that include information associated with the entities and its beaconing activity may be generated.

Abstract: A wellhead bracing system for a subsea well includes a base plate assembly and a wellhead brace assembly. The base plate assembly comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, a base plate aperture, and a plurality of anchor holes. The wellhead brace assembly comprises a vertical plate assembly having a cylindrical shape, a horizontal plate assembly to which the vertical plate assembly is attached, and a vertical support assembly attached to an outer surface of the vertical plate assembly and attached to the top surface of the horizontal plate assembly. Horizontal plate holes of the horizontal plate assembly are configured to attach to studs on the top surface of the base plate to secure the wellhead brace assembly to the base plate assembly. The wellhead bracing system slides onto a wellhead of the subsea well and braces an exterior of the wellhead.