Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a user request from a first user from a client system associated with a first user, wherein the user request comprise a gesture-input from the first user and a speech-input from the first user, determining an intent corresponding to the user request based on the gesture-input by a personalized gesture-classification model associated with the first user, executing one or more tasks based on the determined intent and the speech-input, and sending instructions for presenting execution results of the one or more tasks to the client system responsive the user request.

Abstract: A method for remotely witnessing a medical workflow is provided. The method includes authenticating a clinician at a witnessing device. The method also includes receiving, at the witnessing device, a request to perform a medical workflow. The method further includes determining, at the witnessing device and based at least in part on the medical workflow, that a witness is required to observe the medical workflow. The method also includes initiating, at a witnessing client remotely coupled with the witnessing device, a witnessing session, wherein the witnessing client allows a witness to remotely observe the medical workflow. The method also includes enabling, in response to at least the initiation of the witnessing session, completion of the medical workflow. Related systems and articles of manufacture, including apparatuses and computer program products, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is a taper jig that provides a significant improvement of previous art by using pins and horizontal clamping to secure the workpiece. It is ideally suited for tapering square and rectangular workpieces for table and chair legs. The use of pins in the hold-downs into the workpiece enable the user to more safely hold the workpiece while tapering up to all four of the longitudinal sides. The use of horizontal clamping pressure enables a workpiece at or near the full capacity of the saw to be tapered. While all researched taper jigs use some variation of Carter's jig to provide the angle of taper, this invention improves on those designs in the manner the workpiece is secured.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 is selected from (i) H, (ii) C3-6cycloalkyl, (iii) C3-7heterocyclyl optionally substituted with a group selected from: methyl and ester, and (iv) linear or branched C1-4alkyl optionally substituted with a group selected from: alkoxy, amino, amido, acylamido, acyloxy, alkyl carboxyl ester, alkyl carbamoyl, alkyl carbamoyl ester, phenyl, phosphonate ester, C3-7heterocyclyl optionally substituted with a group selected from methyl and oxo, and a naturally occurring amino acid, optionally N-substituted with a group selected from methyl, acetyl and boc; A1 is CRA or N; A2 is CRB or N; A3 is CRC or N; A4 is CRD or N; where no more than two of A1, A2, A3, and A4 may be N; one or two of RA, RB, RC, and RD, (if present) are selected from H, F, Cl, Br, Me, CF3, cyclopropyl, cyano, OMe, OEt, CH2OH, CH2OMe and CH2NMe2; the remainder of RA, RB, RC, and RD, (if present) are H; Y is O, NH or CH2; RY is selected from: (RYA) and (RYB).

Abstract: A parcel transfer system for loading parcels into a cargo area of a transport vehicle includes: one or more robots for transferring parcels from the parcel transfer system to the cargo area; a conveyor subsystem for handling parcels for potential loading in the cargo area; and a control subsystem operably connected to, and configured to affect the operation of, one or more components of the conveyor subsystem. The conveyor subsystem includes a feed conveyor and a rejection apparatus. The feed conveyor conveys a flow of parcels towards the one or more robots and selectively directs unconveyable parcels off the feed conveyor. The rejection apparatus is positioned to receive unconveyable parcels directed off of the feed conveyor and subsequently transports the received unconveyable parcels in a desired manner. The rejection apparatus can be in the form of a rejection conveyor or a self-driving vehicle.

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for using fuel-rich partial oxidation to produce an end product from waste gases, such as flare gas. In an embodiment, the system and method use air-breathing piston engines and turbine engines for the fuel-rich partial oxidation of the flare gas to form synthesis gas, and reactors to convert the synthesis gas into the end product. In an embodiment the end product is methanol.

Abstract: This document describes rotational atherectomy devices and systems for removing or reducing stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating an abrasive element within the vessel to partially or completely remove the stenotic lesion material.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for digital content generation and recommendation. A first plurality of stories are collected from various content sources over a network. A second plurality of stories are selected from the first plurality of stories such that a degree of similarity between any two stories of the second plurality of stories is below a determined threshold. A summary and a headline are generated for a first story of the second plurality of stories. A set of images are selected, from an image database, for the first story based on the generated summary and headline. A multimedia item including the summary, the headline, and a first image of the set of images is created. The multimedia item is presented on a lock screen interface of a user device, displaying the generated summary, the generated headline, and the first image on the lock screen interface.

Abstract: An electric grooming appliance includes a housing, a grooming device, an electric motor, and a controller. In some embodiments, the electric grooming appliance is capable of operating in different modes and includes a user interface which allows a user to communicate with the controller and select at least one of the modes. The electric grooming appliance may provide information to the user relating to information determined and/or detected during a grooming session. In addition, the electric grooming appliance may record or store grooming session information on a memory and estimate future operating parameters based on the grooming session information. The electric grooming appliance may include a trimmer assembly that is positionable between a stowed position and an operative position.

Abstract: Described herein are high intensity illumination systems including lighting arrays of lights, such as light emitting diodes, configured to illuminate a surface. The lighting arrays are configured to illuminate the surface with illumination comparable to or multiple times brighter than the ambient illumination, such as sunlight. Also described herein are methods of using a high intensity illumination system to illuminate a surface for applications including imaging, object detection, and object localization. The systems and methods described herein may be applied to a range of industries including farming, agriculture, construction, and autonomous vehicles.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a system that communicates with other vehicles using light signals. The system includes one or more light emitters coupled to a vehicle and an electronic control unit coupled to the light emitter(s). The electronic control unit is configured to encode a message using a communication protocol to create a first light pattern. The electronic control unit is further configured to generate a light pattern using the light emitter(s) to communicate the message to an adjacent vehicle. The message indicates vehicle, passenger, and/or roadway conditions to provide the adjacent vehicle real-time conditions, which can be used to provide immediate feedback that the adjacent vehicle can use to safely control one or more aspects of the adjacent vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for upcycling polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that involve the dissolving of PVC in an organic solvent; and contacting the PVC with a base, thereby providing a partially dehydrochlorinated PVC. Polymers made by the disclosed, and articles therefore, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition, wherein the process includes the steps of: (a) forming a mixture by contacting: (i) molten fatty acid; (ii) liquid alkaline ingredient, and (iii) non-ionic surfactant, to obtain a mixture, wherein the mixture includes: (i) partially neutralized fatty acid component; (ii) non-ionic surfactant; and (iii) water, wherein the molar ratio of fatty acid to liquid alkaline ingredient contacted together in step (a) is above 1:1; (b) contacting the mixture obtained in step (a) to a detergent powder to form a solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition, wherein in step (b) the mixture is contacted to the detergent powder by spraying the mixture at a temperature of greater than 50° C. onto the detergent powder, wherein the detergent powder includes a detergent ingredient.

Abstract: Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating one or more abrasive elements within the vessel. The abrasive elements can be attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly that includes a driver for rotating the drive shaft. In particular implementations, individual abrasive elements are attached to the drive shaft at differing radial angles in comparison to each other (e.g., configured in a helical array). The centers of mass of the abrasive elements can define a path that fully or partially spirals around the drive shaft. In some embodiments, a distal stability element with a center of mass aligned with the longitudinal axis is fixedly mounted to the drive shaft.

Abstract: Correcting for antennae spatial distortions in Radio Frequency (RF) localization may be provided. A plurality of actual locations associated with a plurality of Access Point (APs) may be received. Then a plurality of signal strengths associated with the plurality of APs may be received. Based on the plurality of signal strengths, a model may be created that models a plurality of inference errors respectively corresponding to the plurality of APs between a plurality of inferred locations respectively corresponding to the plurality of APs and the plurality of actual locations. The model may then be used in determining a location of a device.

Abstract: Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating one or more abrasive elements within the vessel. The abrasive elements are attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly that includes a driver for rotating the drive shaft. In particular implementations, individual abrasive elements are attached to the drive shaft at differing radial angles in comparison to each other (e.g., configured in a helical array). The centers of mass of the abrasive elements can define a path that spirals around the drive shaft in a direction that is opposite to the wind direction of filars of the drive shaft, and opposite to the direction of rotation. In some embodiments, a concentric abrasive tip member is affixed to and extends distally from a distal-most end of the drive shaft.

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle that can be operated in a variety of conditions and terrain, including on land and in water, includes a high visibility cab portion, a chassis, and prime mover. The amphibious vehicle has two rows of forward-facing seats situated inside the cab portion, allowing both the operator and passengers to look outside via the high visibility cab portion. A CVT and steering-wheel interface for steering is utilized to provide the operator with an intuitive driving experience.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that are inhibitors of inhibitors of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), including EGFR C797S mutants. Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. Further disclosed herein are methods of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Apparatuses including spark gap structures for electrical overstress (EOS) monitoring or protection, and associated methods, are disclosed. In an aspect, a vertical spark gap device includes a substrate having a horizontal main surface and a plurality of pairs of conductive layers over the horizontal main surface. Different ones of the pairs are separated by different vertical distances such that each pair serves as an arcing electrode pair and different ones of the arcing electrode pairs are configured to arc discharge at different voltages.