Abstract: A system having an illumination source configured to illuminate a target object using broadband laser light. A dispersive element is configured to spectrally separate light received from the target object into different colors A focal plane array (FPA) is configured to: (1) receive the light from the dispersive element; (2) acquire spatial information regarding the target object in one dimension in the plane of the FPA; acquire spectral information in a second dimension in the plane of the FPA, wherein the second dimension is perpendicular to the first dimension; (4) obtain information regarding a distance from the FPA to the target object by obtaining different times of flight of at least two wavelengths; and (5) detect a single photon of light, thereby hyperspectrally imaging the target object in three dimensions.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a three-dimensional (3D) avatar. The method further includes generating two-dimensional (2D) images of the 3D avatar from different angles that surround the 3D avatar. The method further includes providing the 2D images as input to a trained machine-learning model. The method further includes generating, with the machine-learning model, a concatenated embedding of the 2D images. The method further includes analyzing, with the machine-learning model based on the concatenated embedding, at least one attribute associated with the 3D avatar, wherein the at least one attribute is selected from a group of a shape of the 3D avatar, an outfit on the 3D avatar, and combinations thereof. The method further includes outputting, with the machine-learning model, a determination that the at least one attribute of the 3D avatar is abusive.

Abstract: An orthopedic device is disclosed that includes a threaded elongated shaft having a length, a regular polygon cross-section, and a longitudinal axis defined therethrough, wherein the elongated shaft having side surfaces extending over the length of the elongated shaft wherein each side surface corresponds to each of the sides of the regular polygon cross-section; and a pair of clamps releasably clamped on to the threaded elongated shaft, wherein each of the clamps is configured for holding up to two bone fixation pins in an orientation that is non-parallel with the longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft.

Abstract: A calcaneal prosthesis system includes a body having a dorsal surface, a plantar surface, an anterior surface, and a posterior end. The posterior end has a tuberosity. The anterior surface has at least a concavity or convexity shaped for receiving a cuboid bone or mid-foot bone. The dorsal surface includes a convex or concave surface for engaging a talus bone or distal tibia. An integrally formed intramedullary (IM) nail extends from the dorsal surface.

Abstract: A surgical guide includes a body defining a first access port and a second access port. The first access port extends on a first longitudinal access parallel with a first edge of the body and the second access port extends on a second longitudinal access positioned non-parallel with respect to each edge of the body. At least one coupling arm extends from the body. The at least one coupling arm defines at least one fixation aperture sized and configured to receive a fixation element through.

Abstract: Disclosed is route planning using a worst-case risk analysis and, if needed, a best-case risk analysis of GNSS coverage. The worst-case risk analysis identifies cuboids or 2d regions through which a vehicle can be routed with assurance that adequate GNSS coverage will be available regardless of the time of day that the vehicle travels. The best-case risk analysis identifies cuboids or 2d regions through which there is adequate coverage at some times during the day. In case path finding using the worst-case risk analysis fails, a best-case risk analysis can be requested and used to find alternate potential path(s). Time dependent forecast data that covers regions along the alternate potential path(s) can be requested and used to route vehicles, including autonomous drones, from starting points to destinations. This includes generation, distribution and use of risk analysis data, implemented as methods, systems and articles of manufacture.

Abstract: An orthopedic device is disclosed that includes a threaded elongated shaft having a length, a regular polygon cross-section, and a longitudinal axis defined therethrough, wherein the elongated shaft having side surfaces extending over the length of the elongated shaft wherein each side surface corresponds to each of the sides of the regular polygon cross-section; and a pair of clamps releasably clamped on to the threaded elongated shaft, wherein each of the clamps is configured for holding up to two bone fixation pins in an orientation that is non-parallel with the longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound or derivatives thereof capable of lowering circulating glucose in a subject. The compound is a recombinant placenta-specific protein 9 (Plac9) or derivatives thereof that can enhance glucose uptake by liver cells or hepatocytes in an insulin-independent manner, thereby lowering the circulating glucose. The present invention also provides a composition including an effective amount of the compound or derivatives thereof and a method for treating diseases or conditions associated with or arising from high circulating glucose such as diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: There is provided a method of communication between functional blocks in a system-on-chip.

Abstract: A ring focus spectacle lens (1) for controlling the progression of myopia, and a manufacturing method therefor. The ring focus spectacle lens (1) can provide clear vision for a patient, and also has a plurality of ring-shaped defocusing zones to provide an optical defocusing effect. Since there is no joint between successive concentric rings of different optical powers that are tangent to each other, the ring focus spectacle lens (1) is as aesthetic as a common spectacle lens. In the manufacturing method, three front mold cores (71), a rear mold core (72), and a planar rear mold core are used to manufacture a series of ring focus spectacle lenses (1) having different powers, thereby reducing the number of mold cores and the production cost.

Abstract: Disclosed are new and improved instruments, systems, and methods that relate to the field of orthopedic surgical instruments.

Abstract: Compositions including recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) model generating systems are disclosed. The HCC model generating system contains a CRISPR-Cas expression vector, a transposase expression vector, and a transposon expression vector. Also provided is a non-human animal model of recurrent HCC containing genetic modifications introduced by integration of the model generating system into target liver cells of target animals. Upon stable integration, the model generating system modifies expression of Tp53 and expresses the oncogene in the target liver cells of the target animal, resulting in the development of a HCC tumors in the liver. Methods of using the non-human animal model of recurrent HCC are also provided.

Abstract: A metaverse application receives user input from a user during gameplay of a virtual experience. The metaverse application renders a first game state of gameplay of the virtual experience on a user device based on the user input, wherein the first game state is described by a set of properties. The metaverse application generates a list of changes in properties between the first game state and a second game state, wherein the second game state occurred before the first game state. The metaverse application receives a request from the user to replay the second game state. The metaverse application renders the second game state of gameplay by reversing the list of changes between the first game state and the second game state.

Abstract: An Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) cryptographic system and a method of performing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) cryptography. The method comprises the steps of performing multiplicative inversion for SubBytes transformation using two forward-reverse linear-feedback shift registers, LFSRs, pairs; and using different respective initialization seeds for the pairs of forward-reverse LFSRs.

Abstract: A system includes a first prosthesis. The first prosthesis may include a body extending along a length from a first side to a second and including a third side disposed between the first side and the second side. The body may include a pair of spaced apart rails between which a channel is defined. A stem and a first fixation element may extend upwardly from the third side. A method may include coupling the first prosthesis to bone.

Abstract: The disclosure embodiments herein provide a method, an apparatus, a storage medium, and a terminal device for estimating the impedance of a battery. The method includes obtaining an impedance matrix of the battery to be detected, wherein the value of an element of the impedance matrix represents the impedance of the battery and its coordinate in the impedance represents its temperature and quantity of electric charge; detecting the impedance of the battery to obtain a first impedance when its temperature is a first temperature and its quantity of electric charge is a first quantity of electric charge; and updating the impedance matrix of the battery according to the distances between the coordinate forming by the first temperature and the first quantity of electric charge and the coordinates of each element in the impedance matrix, and the first impedance. they can reduce the influence of uncertain factors in the measurement process.

Abstract: A robot-training system permits a user touch, click on or otherwise select items from a display projected in the actual workspace in order to define task goals and constraints for the robot. A planning procedure responds to task definitions and constraints, and creates a sequence of robot instructions implementing the defined tasks.

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated glucoregulatory compound having both insulinotropic and blood glucose lowering activities, a composition and uses thereof for treating diseases associated with insulin deficiency or failure in glucose uptake independent of insulin secretion by pancreatic cells such as hyperglycemia, type 1 diabetes, or type 2 diabetes mellitus in a subject.

Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.

Abstract: A system includes a first prosthesis. The first prosthesis may include a body extending along a length from a first side to a second and including a third side disposed between the first side and the second side. The body may include a pair of spaced apart rails between which a channel is defined. A stem and a first fixation element may extend upwardly from the third side. A method may include coupling the first prosthesis to bone.