Abstract: A method for exchange of equipment performance data includes the steps of: obtaining performance data of a communicatively-insulated device; converting the performance data into a scannable code; capturing an image of the scannable code; decoding the scannable code using a communicatively-enabled device to extract an address string encoded in the scannable code, the address string comprising an address of a remote server and the performance data; and initiating, by the communicatively-enabled device, a communications link with the remote server using the address string thereby to provide the performance data to the remote server.

Abstract: A brushbar for a vacuum cleaner is described. The brushbar includes a cylindrical body, one or more pairs of bristle strips and one or more plush strips arranged helically about the body. Each pair of bristle strips includes a first strip of first bristles and a second strip of second bristles, the first bristles being stiffer and shorter than the second bristles. The plush strips are arranged on either side of each pair of bristle strips and include a plush of fibres.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.

Abstract: A method of forming a glass-based article comprises depositing molten glass onto a first molding member and pressing the molten glass between the first and second molding members by moving the first molding member and the second molding member towards one another. The pressing of the molten glass comprises moving a portion of one of the first and second molding members relative to a remaining portion thereof to form a first reduced-area pressing zone and, after formation of the first reduced-area pressing zone, moving the portion relative to the remaining portion to form a second reduced-area pressing zone where the molten glass is compressed between the first and second molding members.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing operations comprising: receiving one or more images from an image capture device of a medical treatment location; applying a trained machine learning model to the one or more images to detect presence of a patient in the medical treatment location, the trained machine learning model being trained to establish a relationship between one or more features of images of the medical treatment location and patient presence; generating context assessment for the medical treatment location based on the detected presence of the patient; and transmitting, over a network, the context assessment for presentation on a user interface of a client device.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing operations comprising: receiving one or more images from an image capture device of a medical treatment location; applying a trained machine learning model to the one or more images to detect presence of a patient in the medical treatment location, the trained machine learning model being trained to establish a relationship between one or more features of images of the medical treatment location and patient presence; generating context assessment for the medical treatment location based on the detected presence of the patient; and transmitting, over a network, the context assessment for presentation on a user interface of a client device.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing operations comprising: receiving one or more images from an image capture device of a medical treatment location; applying a trained machine learning model to the one or more images to detect presence of a patient in the medical treatment location, the trained machine learning model being trained to establish a relationship between one or more features of images of the medical treatment location and patient presence; generating context assessment for the medical treatment location based on the detected presence of the patient; and transmitting, over a network, the context assessment for presentation on a user interface of a client device.

Abstract: A cleaner head including suction chamber having a suction opening; an agitator including a hollow body and supported the suction chamber by a support member, the support member having a first end that is fixed to a side wall of the suction chamber,and second end that free and over which the hollow body of the agitator can be slideably received; and a drive assembly forming part of the support member, and arranged to rotate the agitator about an axis. The fixed end of the support member is pivotal fixed to the side all of the suctionchamber such that the free end of the support member, together with the agitator supported thereon, can be pivoted to protrude out frome suction opening, to allow the agitator o be removed and replaced.

Abstract: A system can perform image capture during a medical procedure. The system can record video from one or more video sources. The system can store the recorded video in a cached memory as stored video. The system can receive a triggering event, such as receiving a signal, operation of an actuator, or issuance of a voice command. In response to the triggering event, the system can capture a video segment from the stored video. Because the video segment is captured from stored video, the video segment can optionally include video and/or frames that occurred before the triggering event is received.

Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner includes a suction cavity having an opening through which debris enters the cleaner head, and an air outlet, and an agitator mounted in the suction cavity in a cantilevered manner for rotation relative thereto. The agitator is conical in shape and has a first, free end and a second end which has a larger diameter than the first end. The air outlet is located adjacent the free end of the agitator.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing operations comprising: receiving one or more images from an image capture device of a medical treatment location; applying a trained machine learning model to the one or more images to detect presence of a patient in the medical treatment location, the trained machine learning model being trained to establish a relationship between one or more features of images of the medical treatment location and patient presence; generating context assessment for the medical treatment location based on the detected presence of the patient; and transmitting, over a network, the context assessment for presentation on a user interface of a client device.