Abstract: Follower devices are controlled in a companion mode designation by a leader device during a video conference. Based on a leader device and one or more follower devices within a physical space each connecting to a video conference, the one or more follower devices are designated in a companion mode in which the leader device maintains control over each of the one or more follower devices for the video conference. At each of the one or more follower devices, based on the companion mode designation for the follower device, first content of the video conference is output for display and second content to share to one or more remote conference devices connected to the video conference is captured. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.

Abstract: A follower device within a physical space is authenticated for leader device control during a video conference. The follower device is paired to a leader device within the physical space to enable a companion mode designation for the follower device during a video conference. Based on a connection of the leader device to the video conference, the follower device is caused to connect to the video conference according to the companion mode designation, and name information identifying a conference participant using the follower device is determined. A representation of the follower device within the video conference is updated to indicate the name information. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.

Abstract: Follower devices within a physical space are automatically activated and/or deactivated during a video conference. The follower devices are paired to a leader device within the physical space to enable a companion mode designation for the follower devices during a video conference. Based on a connection of the leader device to the video conference and based on the pairing between the leader device and a follower device of the follower devices, an event associated with the follower device is determined. Based on the event and the companion mode designation of the follower device, an action associated with the follower device is performed. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.

Abstract: The output of visual content at various follower devices within a physical space is selectively controlled during a video conference. Multiple displays located at a physical space are designated as follower devices, in which the follower device designation of the multiple displays enables a leader device located at the physical space to control the multiple displays for a video conference. A configuration is enforced to cause, during the video conference, an output of first visual data associated with the video conference at a first display of the multiple displays and an output of second visual data associated with the video conference at a second display of the multiple displays. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.

Abstract: The capture of video streams using follower devices is controlled by a leader device during a video conference. Multiple cameras located at a physical space and connected to the leader device within the physical space are identified. The multiple cameras are designated as follower devices for the video conference, in which the follower device designation enables the leader device to control the follower devices during the video conference. Each of the cameras is caused to determine and capture a select video stream depicting one or more conference participants within the physical space. At least some of the select video streams are used to represent the physical space within the video conference. The leader device and the follower devices are collectively represented as a single logical entity to the video conference.

Abstract: Methods for managing non-player characters and power centers in a computer game are based on character hierarchies and individualized correspondences between each character's traits or rank and events that involve other non-player characters or objects. Players may share power centers, character hierarchies, non-player characters, and related quests involving the shared objects with other players playing separate and unrelated game instances over a computer network, with the outcome of the quests reflected in different the games. Various configurations of game machines are used to implement the methods.

Abstract: Provided herein is an instrument delivery device for use with an intravenous catheter assembly. The instrument delivery device includes a housing having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, with the housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion arranged side-by-side and coupled together to define an inner volume. The instrument delivery device also includes an instrument movably received within the inner volume, a coupling device positioned at the distal end portion of the housing and configured to couple the housing to an access connector of an intravenous catheter assembly, and an advancement member configured to move relative to the housing to advance a distal end of the instrument beyond the distal end portion of the housing and into the intravenous catheter assembly. The housing comprises a visualization aid configured to improve visibility of the instrument within the inner volume of the housing.

Abstract: Provided herein is an instrument delivery device for use with an intravenous catheter assembly. The instrument delivery device includes a housing having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion and defining an inner volume, an instrument movably received within the inner volume, a coupling device positioned at the distal end portion of the housing and configured to couple the housing to an access connector of an intravenous catheter assembly, an advancement member configured to move relative to the housing to advance a distal end of the instrument beyond the distal end portion of the housing and into the intravenous catheter assembly, and a light generating element disposed at least partially within the housing and configured to generate light that enables visualization of the instrument.

Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to methods of producing sulfated oligosaccharide derivatives and intermediates thereof. The sulfated oligosaccharide derivatives may be represented by the following formula (I): [X]nY?ZR1R2Formula (I) wherein: X and Y are any D- or L-hexose or pentose, wherein each hydroxyl group not involved in a glycosidic linkage is substituted by a group W, and Y has an anomeric carbon atom; W is SO3M, and M is any pharmaceutically acceptable cation; n is an integer from 2 to 6; Z is O, and is linked to the anomeric carbon atom of Y; and R1R2 together form a lipophilic moiety.

Abstract: A tool for holding a well column pipe, the tool incorporating a plate having a lateral end, an oppositely lateral end, a longitudinal end, and an oppositely longitudinal end; a seam extending oppositely laterally from the plate's lateral end, the seam dividing the plate into longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal segments; a hinge connected operatively to the plate at a lateral end of the seam; a releasable latch connected operatively to the plate at an oppositely lateral end of the seam; a jaw connected operatively to a segment selected from the group consisting of the plate's longitudinal segment and the plate's oppositely longitudinal segment, the jaw being adapted for frictional engagement with the well column pipe; and a jack screw actuator for driving the well column pipe against the jaw.

Abstract: A modular crossover system includes one or more platforms, one or more platform guardrails attached to the platform, a plurality of towers supporting the one or more platforms, a plurality of stile assemblies attached to the platforms, or a combination of towers and stile assemblies. An optional fixed ladder may be attached to one of the platforms.

Abstract: A tool for holding a well column pipe, the tool incorporating a plate having a lateral end, an oppositely lateral end, a longitudinal end, and an oppositely longitudinal end; a seam extending oppositely laterally from the plate's lateral end, the seam dividing the plate into longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal segments; a hinge connected operatively to the plate at a lateral end of the seam; a releasable latch connected operatively to the plate at an oppositely lateral end of the seam; a jaw connected operatively to a segment selected from the group consisting of the plate's longitudinal segment and the plate's oppositely longitudinal segment, the jaw being adapted for frictional engagement with the well column pipe; and a jack screw actuator for driving the well column pipe against the jaw.

Abstract: A well column pipe retrieval tool incorporating a “U” bracket having a lateral arm and an oppositely lateral arm, wherein the oppositely lateral arm has a fixed segment and a moveable segment; the column pipe retrieval tool further incorporating a column pipe receiving throat which is laterally bounded by the “U” bracket's lateral arm, and which is oppositely laterally bounded by the oppositely lateral arms' moveable segment; the column pipe retrieval tool further incorporating a plurality of pin and angled slide slot combinations which interconnect the oppositely lateral arm's fixed and moveable segments.

Abstract: A tool for holding a well column pipe, the tool incorpo-rating a plate having a lateral end, an oppositely lateral end, a longitudinal end, and an oppositely longitudinal end; a seam extending oppositely laterally from the plate's lateral end, the seam dividing the plate into longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal segments; a hinge connected operatively to the plate at a lateral end of the seam; a releasable latch connected operatively to the plate at an oppositely lateral end of the seam; a jaw connected operatively to a segment selected from the group consisting of the plate's longitudinal segment and the plate's oppositely longitudinal segment, the jaw being adapted for frictional engagement with the well column pipe; and a jack screw actuator for driving the well column pipe against the jaw.

Abstract: A self-charging auxiliary power system is configured to be mounted on a vehicle and includes a hydraulic generator and at least one battery. The battery is electrically coupled to and operable to be charged by the hydraulic generator. A cooling system is operable to cool hydraulic fluid that drives the hydraulic generator. A housing protects the at least one battery.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to determine a discharge rate associated with discharging material from a hauling machine. In some examples, the system receives sensor data associated with a crushing machine configured to receive the material. Based on the sensor data, the system determines the discharge rate, to optimize the efficiency of the crushing machine. In some examples, the system determines the discharge rate based on input by an operator via a user interface. In some examples, the system determines an angular rate at which to raise a bed of the hauling machine to cause the material to be discharged at the discharge rate. Based on a determination to discharge material, the system causes the bed to be raised at the angular rate to discharge material. In some examples, the system may update the discharge rate based on additional sensor data and/or an additional operator input.

Abstract: A method of forming a twisted pair of wires for use with Ethernet-based networks. At least two wires are extruded with a cross-linked polyolefin insulating composition marketed under the registered trademark, EXRAD®. The wires are twisted together with a consistent lay length to form a cable. The cable is irradiated to become thermoset. Electrical properties of the extruded wire are controlled during the extrusion step and concentricity of the wire and surrounding insulation is also monitored and controlled. The cable can be jacketed to provide greater mechanical protection.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds that have utility as inhibitors of heparan sulfate-binding proteins; compositions comprising the compounds, and use of the compounds and compositions thereof for the antiangiogenic, antimetastatic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticoagulant and/or antithrombotic treatment of a mammalian subject.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing system is described comprising a universal refill of liquid and an emanation device; wherein the refill comprises: a housing having an inner volume and an outer surface; at least one reservoir in the inner volume of the housing for holding the liquid; at least one aperture in the housing sealed by a sealing means; and at least one wick provided on or connected to the outer surface of the housing, wherein said wick(s) is not extend to the inner volume of the housing; and wherein the emanation device is selected from: an emanation device configured to spray the liquid; an emanation device configured to evaporate the liquid by electrically powered means; an emanation device configured to evaporate the liquid by passive, non-electrically powered means; an emanation device configured to emanate the liquid by two or more of spraying the liquid, evaporating the liquid by electrically powered means and/or evaporating the liquid by passive, non-electrically powered means; characterised in that each

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds that have utility as inhibitors of heparan sulfate-binding proteins; compositions comprising the compounds, and use of the compounds and compositions thereof for the antiangiogenic, antimetastatic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticoagulant and/or antithrombotic treatment of a mammalian subject.