Abstract: A method for forming paper straps is provided. The method may include providing a paper strip from a base sheet and directing the paper strip through a first die to form an intermediate string. The method may further include directing the intermediate string from the first die through a second die, the intermediate string exiting the second die in a substantially non-twisted state. Related apparatuses and devices to form paper straps are also provided.

Abstract: A group video generating system includes an application that is executed on each of multiple computing devices to generate a graphical user interface (GUI) that receives from each of a plurality of participants, a video segment including content directed toward a recipient. The application combines the video segment from each participant to form a group video, and transmits the group video to the recipient.

Abstract: An apparatus and modeling method of the present invention includes the successive steps of generating cartographic data representative of points belonging to a glenoid surface; distinguishing from among the cartographic data a first group of cartographic data corresponding to a first part of the glenoid surface, the first surface part being situated farthest down in the vertical direction in relation to the scapula; calculating from the first group of cartographic data a first ellipsoid portion that coincides substantially with the first surface part; and obtaining a theoretical glenoid surface from the first ellipsoid portion. By virtue of the theoretical glenoid surface obtained by this method, it is possible to assist the surgeon in optimizing the position of implantation of a glenoid component and to produce a glenoid component “made to measure” for the scapula that is to be fitted with a prosthesis.

Abstract: An interface autonomously collects input data to control the operation or travel path of an object, includes a plurality of independently operating sensors that detect the occurrence of an event. A master fractal controller initiates a space-variant fractalization protocol in order to collect the input data related to the detected event. In response to the input, the master fractal controller sends control signals to a servient controller to control the operation or travel path of the object. The master fractal controller initiates the space-variant fractalization protocol by identifying or defining a fractal space, and by further initiating sub-servient fractals in sub-servient spaces, within which an intersection of a graphical function layer that includes an executable grid with a graphical data layer causes a command or function be executed within the sub-servient fractal space.

Abstract: A next-best-action system includes real-time operation and off-line training and processes. During off-line training databases of medical conditions and associated diagnostic factors, tests and treatments are used to create models used for later natural language processing of input electronic text. Diagnostic factors are ranked according to the probability that they indicate conditions and are stored in a matrix. Treatments corresponding to conditions are also stored in a matrix. During real-time operation electronic text is received from patient history of an EHR system, from a transcribed conversation between a physician and a patient, or from input that the physician makes in the EHR system or in an overlaid diagnostic user interface. The electronic text is processed by an NLP pipeline that derives clinical diagnostic factors and test results for the patient.

Abstract: A pillow that includes a substantially u-shaped pillow body having a medial region and a pair of legs that extend from the medial region to define an opening therebetween. The pillow body includes a casing defining an exterior surface and interior surface of the pillow body. The interior surface defines a lumen of the pillow body, and the lumen is a single continuous interior compartment. The pillow body includes an interior core disposed within the lumen. The interior core may include a flexible insert in a rolled up configuration that substantially fills the interior core. The casing may include a top fabric member, a bottom fabric member, and a middle fabric section that runs along the curved outer periphery and curved inner periphery of the casing, and is attached to the top fabric member and bottom fabric member.

Abstract: Various implementations include control mechanisms for managing hearing aid usage. In some cases, an interface with a representation of the hearing aid in space is used to control audio functions in the device. In other cases, directionality of the device is controlled based upon the user's visual focus direction. In additional cases, the operating mode of the device is adjustable based upon the signature of a nearby acoustic signal.

Abstract: A method of preparing a solid surfactant composite may include: coating a liquid water-wetting surfactant on a solid carrier; and drying the solid carrier to produce the solid surfactant composite. A method may include: introducing a spacer fluid into a wellbore, the spacer fluid comprising a solid surfactant composite; and displacing a fluid in the wellbore using the spacer fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to methods of treating cancer carrying a histone H3K27M (H3K27M) mutation (e.g., diffuse midline glioma with H3K27M mutation) using immunotherapeutic compositions comprising immune cells engineered to express GD2-specific chimeric antigen receptors.

Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a tool that captures the meaning of the agreement in an effective and efficient manner. An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a complex data rights capturing tool. The complex data rights capturing tool may enable users to select usage rights, define the asset (e.g., dataset) and define the scope of use for the defined dataset.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods of treatment using the compositions and methods of preparing the compositions for the treatment of eczema. The compositions may include propionic acid and/or non-steroidal esters of propionic acid. The compositions may further include a corticosteroid, immunomodulator, antibiotic, antibody, colloidal oatmeal, conditioned media prepared by bacterial fermentation, short chain fatty acids, picolinic acid, or emollient. The method of treatment may include analysis of the skin microbiome.

Abstract: A method of monitoring renewable carbon in fuel streams in a refinery or blend facility while co-processing a bio-feedstock with a fossil feedstock or blending a renewable product with a fossil product wherein the method provides for quantification of renewable C14 carbon content to adjust the total renewable content to a targeted renewable content in situ while lowering the limit of detection.

Abstract: The application relates to dosage regimes for the administration of an antibody molecule which binds programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and lymphocyte-activation gene 3 (LAG-3) and their medical use in the treatment of cancer in human patients.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure is a system and method for associating advertisers with content creators. The system and method may include determining an association between an advertiser preference profile associated with an advertiser and a user preference profile associated with a content creator to facilitate matching the advertiser with the content creator for an advertiser campaign.

Abstract: An adherence monitor for attachment to an inhaler is disclosed. The inhaler has a drug canister, an actuator holding the drug canister, the actuator having a mouthpiece, and a dosing device operable to allow the drug canister to be actuated to release a dose. The adherence monitor includes an actuation detection sensor operable to sense the physical movement of the drug canister when actuated. An inhalation data sensor is operable to sense air pressure change created by the inhalation. A controller is coupled to the sensors to record an actuation event.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for the inactivation of pathogens (e.g., bacteria, viruses, etc.) in ex vivo stored blood products, such as plasma and/or platelets, by means of directing visible light radiation from an illuminating device into blood product storage containers in order to achieve effective pathogen inactivation without the presence of an added photosensitising agent in the blood product. An exemplary apparatus includes a control unit that operates a light source that emits light in the wavelength region of about 380-500 nm which is directed onto blood product storage bags at sufficient intensity to penetrate the bag material and the opaque blood product therein in order to inactivate pathogens in the blood product but at dose levels that cause no significant detrimental effects on the blood product.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described herein for paring an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a UAV-controller (UAV-C). For example, a UAV having a UAV wireless transmit/receive unit (UAV WTRU) may transmit, to an access and mobility management function (AMF), a non-access stratum (NAS) request message that includes a paring request indication and a UAV-controller (UAV-C) identification (UAV-C ID). The UAV-C ID may be carried in a paring request to an unmanned aerial system (UAS) service supplier (USS)/UAS traffic management (UTM) for paring authorization of the UAV with a UAV-C associated with the UAV-C ID. The UAV may receive, from the AMF, a NAS response message that includes an unmanned aerial system (UAS) identification (UAS ID) indicating that the UAV is paired with the UAV-C, wherein the UAS ID is assigned by the USS/UTM.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to powder packing for additive manufacturing (AM) methods and systems. Conventional powder packing methods are manual and non-standardized, and they result in operator fatigue and potentially product inconsistencies. Powder packing according to the present disclosure improves standardization and reduces turnaround time, with the potential to lower the cost of AM.