Abstract: Distributed muster includes distributing to different mobile devices an identity of an assigned muster location of an ocean-going vessel, and associating each mobile device both with a corresponding passenger of the ocean-going vessel, and also with the assigned muster location. Thereafter, a timer initiates that defines a period during which a muster drill must be completed by all of the passengers and, in response, a message is transmitted to each mobile device that the muster drill has commenced. During the period, as each mobile device is sensed within a geographically defined area of a correspondingly assigned muster location, a record of the completion of the muster drill by the passenger associated with the sensed mobile device is recorded in the memory. As well, subsequent to a lapsing of the timer, a listing is displayed of any passenger not recorded as having completed the muster drill.

Abstract: Systems and methods for varying an intensity of pixels of displays are provided. A display subsystem may include a display driver for receiving image frame data and commands from an image or data source, including pixel intensity values for bit planes of an image frame; a parser for receiving the image frame data and the commands, and configured to determine a drive waveform having an pixel drive value and a pixel drive time interval for each bit plane of the image frame data; a display backplane for receiving the drive waveform, the display backplane including a pixel array comprising an array of pixels, each pixel driven by a pixel circuit; and display driver circuitry for driving the pixels in accordance with the drive waveform; and wherein an intensity of the pixel varies for each bit plane according to the pixel drive value and the pixel drive time interval.

Abstract: Various embodiments are disclosed for automated gait evaluation for retraining of running form using machine learning and digital video data. At least one machine learning routine is executed using video data to generate positional data of anatomical landmarks of a human or bipedal non-human subject in a video. Gait metrics and/or characteristics are determined for multiple stages of a gait cycle based on the positional data. An optimal gait cycle for a given body part or gait metric of the subject is determined and may be adjusted based on at least one covariable over time. A suggested change to movement patterns of the subject at specific timepoints or stages of the gait cycle that minimize a difference between the gait cycle of the subject and an optimal gait cycle are shown on a display device.

Abstract: A method, mobile device (101) and radio access network RAN (102) are disclosed for suspending and re-establishing a radio resource control (RRC) connection. In some examples, the mobile device (101) indicates a preference to have the RRC connection either suspended or released. In other examples, RAN (102) sends to the mobile device (101) a connection suspend command message instructing the mobile device to suspend a RRC connection with the RAN (102). The mobile device (101), in response to the connection suspend command message, suspends the RRC connection. When the RRC connection is suspended the mobile device (101) cannot transmit or receive user plane data to the RAN (102) and performs functions the same as or similar to idle mode functions. On suspension, RRC connection information is stored and can be used to re-establish the suspended RRC connection.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and related methods for phototherapeutic treatment of skin, and more particularly phototherapeutic treatments for skin conditioning and/or the treatment of skin wrinkles are disclosed. Certain aspects relate to impinging light having a first peak wavelength on skin tissue at a first radiant flux, a second peak wavelength on the skin tissue at a second radiant flux, and, optionally, a third peak wavelength on skin tissue at a third radiant flux. The first wavelength may be selected to produce nitric oxide in the skin and/or to release endogenous stores of nitric oxide; the second wavelength may be selected to promote collagen production. Certain methods involve impinging light having a third peak wavelength that may be selected to reduce inflammation. Devices are disclosed that include combinations of housings, light-transmissive elements, and flexible substrates that are configured to deliver such light to one or more targeted areas.

Abstract: An immersed membrane cassette has a high tank intensity achieved by one or more of: reduced module to module gap; using structural hollow tubing in at least parts of a frame in place of separate permeate and/or air pipes; and, using vertical permeate port connections. The cassette has a tank intensity over 650 m2/m2. The cassette may be combined with a fine screen. This specification also describes an immersed membrane module having a permeate port and/or connector on the top of a header. The permeate connection between the module and a permeate collection tube may be vertical, i.e. perpendicular to the length of the header. A piston seal may be used between the permeate port of the header and the permeate collection tube. The permeate collection tube may be a horizontal structural member on the periphery of a frame that holds the module.

Abstract: Systems and methods for varying an intensity of pixels of displays are provided. A display subsystem may include a display driver for receiving image frame data and commands from an image or data source, including pixel intensity values for bit planes of an image frame; a parser for receiving the image frame data and the commands, and configured to determine a drive waveform having an pixel drive value and a pixel drive time interval for each bit plane of the image frame data; a display backplane for receiving the drive waveform, the display backplane including a pixel array comprising an array of pixels, each pixel driven by a pixel circuit; and display driver circuitry for driving the pixels in accordance with the drive waveform; and wherein an intensity of the pixel varies for each bit plane according to the pixel drive value and the pixel drive time interval.

Abstract: A process for separating trichomes from non-trichome materials, and more particularly to a process using water to wet the mixture and/or using one or more of a screen, an enzyme, a hydrocylone, and flotation to extract the trichomes from non-trichome materials.

Abstract: Various examples herein described are directed to methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for implementing unified data control policies in a distributed and product-oriented computing platform that includes a plurality of distributed data service clusters and a centralized policy information repository. In some examples, the distributed data service cluster is associated with a distributed policy decision object and one or more distributed policy enforcement objects. In some examples, the distributed policy decision object generates control policy evaluation responses in response to control policy evaluation requests. Additional example embodiments provide, such as but not limited to, example methods for generating policy information objects.

Abstract: Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide in mammalian tissue include use of a first wavelength and first radiant flux of light to stimulate enzymatic generation of nitric oxide, and use of a second wavelength and second radiant flux of light to stimulate release of nitric oxide from endogenous stores of nitric oxide. Pulsed light and/or partially non-overlapping light impingement windows may be used. Non-coherent light impinged on tissue may include a peak wavelength in a range of from 410 nm to 440 nm in the absence of light emissions having a peak wavelength of from 600 nm to 900 nm.

Abstract: Wastewater is treated though primary treatment of the water by way of a micro-sieve to produce a primary effluent and primary sludge. There is secondary treatment of the primary effluent by way of a membrane bioreactor (MBR) or an integrated fixed film activated sludge (IFAS) reactor to produce a secondary effluent and a waste activated sludge. The micro-sieve may have openings of 250 microns or less, for example about 150 microns. In a process, a gas transfer membrane is immersed in water. Pressurized air flows into the gas transfer membrane. An exhaust gas is withdrawn from the gas transfer membrane and used to produce bubbles from an aerator immersed in the water.

Abstract: A process for bleaching trichome fibers individualized from a trichome source, such as a leaf and/or a stem, is disclosed. The process of bleaching degrades trichome associated protein. Further, the bleaching processes improves the color of the trichomes.

Abstract: A propulsion system includes at least one rotating detonation actuator comprising: a flow path extending from an inlet end to an outlet end; an inner wall defining a radially inner boundary of the flow path; an outer wall defining a radially outer boundary of the flow path; and at least one aircraft wing. The rotating detonation actuator is disposed in the aircraft wing. At least one rotating detonation wave travels through the flow path from the inlet end to the outlet end.

Abstract: A veneer panel may include a face veneer, a first inner layer bonded to the face veneer, a second inner layer bonded to the first inner layer, and a thermally conductive layer bonded to the second inner layer. The first inner layer and the second inner layer are treated with a flame retardant. The first inner layer is disposed between the face veneer and the second inner layer, and the second inner layer is disposed between the first inner layer and the thermally conductive layer.

Abstract: Ultraviolet (UV) light emission devices and related methods of use. The UV light emission devices disclosed herein are particularly suited for use in disinfecting surfaces and air. The UV light emission devices disclosed herein can be provided in the form factor of a handheld device that is easily held and manipulated by a human user. The human user can manipulate the handheld UV light emission device to decontaminate surfaces, air, and other areas by orienting the handheld UV light emission device so that the UV light emitted from its light source is directed to the area of interest to be decontaminated.

Abstract: A process for separating trichomes from non-trichome materials, and more particularly to a process for separating trichomes that utilizes an aeration step, trichomes produced therefrom, and fibrous structures produced using such trichomes are provided.

Abstract: A paint sprayer array may include an array frame. The array frame may include a first support member. The paint sprayer array may include an array mount. The array mount may include an array support member. The array mount may be detachably mountable to the array frame. The paint sprayer array may include a plurality of sprayers. Each sprayer of the plurality of sprayers may be detachably mountable to the array support member of the array mount and operable to selectively atomize paint. The paint sprayer array may include a sprayer activation assembly. The sprayer activation assembly may be operable to selectively activate at least a portion of the plurality of sprayers. The paint sprayer array may be selectably mountable to an aerial work platform. The aerial work platform may move the paint sprayer array to paint a large work surface.

Abstract: An airfoil includes a body, a cooling passage, a first cooling cavity, a second cooling cavity, a cooling conduit, and a connecting conduit. The body defines an interior and includes a tip rail with an exterior surface extending between a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface. The cooling passage is formed within the interior. The first cooling cavity and the second cooling cavity are spaced from each other within the tip rail. The cooling conduit fluidly couples the cooling passage with the first cooling cavity. The connecting conduit fluidly couples the first cooling cavity to the second cooling cavity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the fields of packaging, transportation, and storage of temperature-sensitive materials, such as biological and/or pharmaceutical products. Various aspects of such packaging, transportation, and storage are provided herein for ultra-low temperature materials useful for the treatment and/or prevention of disease. The present disclosure also provides packaging materials, methods of transportation, and methods of storage for maintaining biological and/or pharmaceutical materials at ultra-low temperatures in order to maintain the integrity of the materials. The present disclosure further relates to the field of RNA to prevent or treat coronavirus infection.

Abstract: An example method of operation may include detecting an acoustic stimulus via active beams associated with at least one microphone disposed in a defined space, detecting loudspeaker characteristic information of at least one loudspeaker providing the acoustic stimulus, transmitting acoustic stimulus information based on the acoustic stimulus to a central controller, and modifying, via a central controller, at least one control function associated with the at least one microphone and the at least one loudspeaker to minimize acoustic feedback produced by the loudspeaker.