Abstract: A polysaccharide polymers modified with ?, ?-unsaturated organic acids, production processes for the polymers and uses thereof, and emulsifying bases and production processes therefor. The polymers are produced by tetrasaccharides containing residues of ?-L-rhamnose, ?-D-glucuronic acid and ?-D-glucose modified with itaconic acid by graft polymerization processes and a use of the polymers is as alternatives sustainable compared to polyacrylics commonly used in the cosmetics, pharmacy, veterinary and home care industries.

Abstract: An intravascular device with an improved attachment of its elements is provided. The intravascular device comprises a vascular pusher comprising a distal connection portion; a tool attached to, and extending from, the distal connection portion of the vascular pusher, the tool comprising a mesh of at least two sets of filaments and comprising a proximal connection portion having laser-cut proximal ends; and an attachment between the tool proximal connection portion and the vascular pusher distal connection portion adapted to keep the tool connected to the vascular pusher, the attachment having an outer diameter substantially equal to an outer diameter of the vascular pusher. A method of manufacturing an intravascular device is also provided.

Abstract: A mechanical resonator with low level of symmetry for the measurement of the mechanical properties of individual particles includes: a resonator element made of an elastic material and adapted for sustaining at least one oscillation mode, and a clamping structure supporting the resonator element. Additionally, all edges of the resonator element are anchored to the clamping structure. The thickness of the resonator element is much smaller than its length and width, such as a membrane. Its mechanical symmetry is N?2, and its aspect ratio comprised between 1+10*ma/M and 100. Further, ma is the mass of a particle whose mass is to be measured and M is the mass of the resonator element used to measure it.

Abstract: A method for interfacing an auxiliary electrical system with an electrical power network of a vehicle, the method comprising: i) the auxiliary electrical system transmitting an engagement request to the electrical power network of the vehicle; ii) the electrical power network of the vehicle, responsive to the engagement request transmitted by the auxiliary electrical system, electrically coupling a battery of the electrical power network of the vehicle to an electrical power take-off point of the vehicle and providing an indication to the auxiliary electrical system that electrical power take-off is engaged; iii) the auxiliary electrical system, responsive to the indication that the electrical power take-off is engaged: pre-charging a DC bus of the auxiliary electrical system; and closing a contactor of the auxiliary electrical system to electrically couple the auxiliary electrical system to the electrical power take-off point of the vehicle.

Abstract: Examples provide for processing a natural language exchange to determine parameters for performing a task. Examples include processing the natural language exchange to identify one or more parameters of a requisite set of multiple parameters. A determination is made as to whether any parameters of the requisite set are omitted from the natural language exchange. If parameters are omitted, a set of natural language prompts is generated to prompt the user to supplement the exchange. The process is repeated using the supplemented natural language exchange. If no parameters are omitted, the task is performed using the requisite set of parameters.

Abstract: A robotic system for use in installing final trim and assembly part includes an auto-labeling system that combines images of a primary component, such as a vehicle, with those of computer based model, where feature based object tracking methods are used to compare the two. In some forms a camera can be mounted to a moveable robot, while in other the camera can be fixed in position relative to the robot. An artificial marker can be used in some forms. Robot movement tracking can also be used. A runtime operation can utilize a deep learning network to augment feature-based object tracking to aid in initializing a pose of the vehicle as well as an aid in restoring tracking if lost.

Abstract: Wood template-supported phase change material (PCM) composite having thermal energy storage applications. A wood template-supported PCM may include a wood template that has had at least a portion of its xylan and/or lignin removed and saturated with a PCM. The PCM may be stabilized with a cross linkable network for improved infiltration into the wood template. The wood template-supported PCM composite may be formed by extracting xylan and/or lignin from the wood to create a wood template, densifying at least a portion of the wood template, and inserting a PCM into the wood template.

Abstract: A secure firearm display apparatus and system, having the firearm display apparatus as a key component, where embodiments of the present invention disclose an apparatus for organizing and displaying guns in an upright orientation, providing secure storage and easy access. The custom design ensures compatibility with different handguns by adapting the post geometry to interface with the specific gun's magazine locking or retention mechanism according to the firearm's specifications. Multiple component variations can be combined to provide a custom system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining out-of-stock predictions for merchant items and performing intervention actions based on the out-of-stuck predictions using machine-learned models. The method includes obtaining feature data including at least (i) aggregations of historical found rate data, (ii) item level metadata, and (iii) merchant signal data into an out-of-stock model. The method includes determining a number of output scores for a number of items. The output scores can be indicative of a likelihood of an item being out-of-stock. The method includes determining a first output score for a first item of the plurality of items satisfies an intervention criterion. The method includes responsive to determining the first output score satisfies the intervention criterion, performing an intervention action.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a headrest sleeve (1) having a sleeve body (2) that can be inserted into at least one opening of a frame of a vehicle seat. The headrest sleeve (1) includes a continuous axial channel (3) for receiving a headrest rod (8) and a head portion (4). When the headrest sleeve (1) is used as intended, the sleeve body (2) is inserted in the opening of the frame of the vehicle seat in such a way that the head portion (4) of the sleeve body (2) is positioned outside or on an outer surface of the frame of the vehicle seat. According to the disclosure, the head portion (4) of the sleeve body (2) includes at least one reinforcement element (5) for reinforcing and/or stiffening the head portion (4).

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for verifying an incoming communication. A recipient client device receives an incoming communication including an identifier identifying a second client device as having initiated the incoming communication. A verification service installed on the recipient client device queries a call placement service directory based on the first identifier. The call placement service directory maintains a listing of identifiers for client devices and corresponding communication providers that manage the identifiers. The call placement service directory returns information identifying the communication provider that manages the identifier. In turn, the verification service transmitting a request to the communication provider to confirm whether the second client device initiated the incoming communication.

Abstract: The system includes a closing module removably fastened to one end of the articulated arm of the door with which a door leaf is articulated, a closing module removably fastened to a structure rigidly connected to the door frame and a locking device removably fastened to the articulated arm. The closing module is able to alternately pull the closing module towards itself to move the door leaf into the closed position, and to move the closing module away from itself to move the door leaf into the open position. The locking device allows the locking lever to be moved alternately into the unlocked position to unlock the door leaf and into the locked position to lock the door leaf. The system enables the door of the aircraft to be closed remotely.

Abstract: The invention describes a device (1) for characterizing the rough profile of a tissue sample comprising: a laser source (2) that illuminates the surface (100) of the tissue; a photodetector (3) that receives the light backscattered by the surface (100) of the tissue; and further a displacement means (4) configured to alternate between a first position wherein a rotating ground glass (5) is disposed within the path of the laser beam towards the surface (100), a second position wherein a rotating half wave blade (6) is disposed within the path of the laser beam towards the surface (100); and a third position wherein within the path of the laser beam towards the surface (100) neither the ground glass plate (5) nor the half wave blade (6) are arranged, or the half wave blade (6) is arranged in a fixed non-rotating position.

Abstract: A method of making a composite elastic laminate is provided where an elastic layer is stretched in the machine-direction and while in a stretched state is fed into a grooved-roll assembly, together with outer facing layers, for imparting simultaneous cross-direction stretching forces to the superposed layers. The bi-directional stretching forces causes the elastic layer to tear and/or rupture allowing the laminate to be bonded in areas where the elastic layer has been displaced. Upon relaxation, a composite elastic laminate is provided having excellent breathability and elastic properties.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system of a live-stock carbon footprint assessment in an internet of things network tracking comprising: a plurality of asset trackers, wherein each asset tracker tracks one or more IoT assets and obtains a set of IoT data; one or more communications hubs; a base station; one or more communication networks; wherein each asset tracker is configured to be in communication with a base station and one or more of the communications hubs; a server computing device configured to be in communication with the one or more networks, wherein the server computing device is further configured to implement the following logic: periodically received sensor data from an attached live-stock carbon footprint tracker that is attached to a live-stock entity; and use the sensor data to calculate a livestock carbon footprint.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing side effects, such as halos, glare and best focus shifts, in multifocal refractive lenses and extended depth of focus lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include a continuous, power progressive aspheric surface based on two or more merged optical zones, the aspheric surface being defined by a single aspheric equation. Continuous power progressive intraocular lenses can mitigate optical side effects that typically result from abrupt optical steps. Aspheric power progressive and aspheric extended depth of focus lenses can be combined with diffractive lens profiles to further enhance visual performance while minimizing dysphotopsia effects. The combination can provide an increased depth of focus that is greater than an individual depth of focus of either the refractive profile or the diffractive profile.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising glycopeptides obtained from gastrointestinal mucins that have superior microbiota affects, and methods of manufacture and use thereof. Such compositions are advantageous for pharmaceutical, food stuff and pet food applications.

Abstract: A computerized method of an integrated microphone to monitor environmental conditions of battery-operated asset tracker comprising: integrating one or more microphones into each asset tracker of a cluster of asset trackers; using the one or more microphones to monitor an environmental condition of a battery-operated asset tracker; correlate a set of sound data received form the one or more microphones with another set of data from other sensors of each asset tracker of the cluster of asset trackers; using an IMU (Inertial Management Unit) to determine an orientation in space of each asset tracker; with the data of the one or more microphones and the orientation in space of each asset tracker, determining a direction of a sound in a proximity of the cluster of asset trackers; and providing a pre-learned machine learning sound identification model to identify a sound source of the sound.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for detecting lithium polymer battery swell due to exposure to heat or battery aging comprising: integrating an integrated force sensor with a lithium polymer battery; monitoring a lithium polymer battery swell of the lithium polymer battery with the integrated force sensor; with the integrated force sensor, detecting the lithium polymer battery swell beyond a specific swelling threshold; and determining that the lithium polymer battery swell due to exposure to heat or battery aging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process of treating crop kernels to provide a starch product of high quality suitable for conversion of starch into mono- and oligosaccharides, ethanol, sweeteners, etc. The present invention also relates to polypeptides having GH10 xylanase activity and polypeptides having GH62 arabinofuranosidase activity. Further, the present invention also relates to a process for extraction or separation of crude palm oil.