Abstract: A method for generating and presenting a patient readmission risk using a readmission risk analysis system, comprising: (i) receiving information about the patient comprising a plurality of readmission prediction features; (ii) extracting the plurality of readmission prediction features; (iii) generating an initial readmission risk for the patient for each of a first plurality of different future time periods; (iv) updating the plurality of readmission prediction features with one or more new readmission prediction features; (v) generating, by the trained readmission risk model using the one or more new readmission prediction features, an updated readmission risk; (vi) generating an intervention recommendation based on either the initial readmission risk or on the updated readmission risk for one or more of the plurality of different future time periods; and (vii) displaying a generated readmission risk and/or generated intervention recommendation.

Abstract: The photonic integrated device comprises a substrate, a plurality of mechanical resonator structures on a surface of the substrate, exposed to receive sound waves from outside the device; a plurality of sensing optical waveguides, each sensing optical waveguide at least partly mechanically coupled to at least one of the mechanical resonator structures, or a sensing optical waveguide that is at least partly mechanically coupled to all of the mechanical resonator structures; an input optical waveguide on the surface of the substrate, coupled to the plurality of sensing optical waveguides or the single sensing optical waveguide, for supplying light to the plurality of sensing optical waveguides or the single sensing optical waveguide; at least one output optical waveguide on the surface of the substrate, coupled to the plurality of sensing optical waveguides or the single sensing optical waveguide, for collecting light from the plurality of sensing optical waveguides or the single sensing optical waveguide that

Abstract: A user interface for a surgical robotic system includes a plurality of handles, each removably attachable to a user interface assembly by a quick release connector. The selection of handles can include handles of varying size, degree of complexity, handles adapted for laparoscopic motion, handles adapted for true cartesian motion or handles customized to surgeon anthropometric data, etc.

Abstract: An adapter assembly is provided for converting a first oscillating motion from an oscillating tool to a second oscillating motion at a wheel that is useful for applying polymers and other films to doors, windows, and other surfaces or for applying rubber gaskets around a window during installation of the window. The adapter assembly is provided with an adapter that tapers in the anterior direction when attached to an oscillating tool. An axle is provided at the distal end of the adapter and attaches to a concentrically aligned bearing within the wheel.

Abstract: Methods and systems for encoder parameter setting optimization. A media item to be provided to one or more users of a platform is identified. The media item is associated with a media class. An indication of the identified media item is provided as input to a first machine learning model. The first machine learning model is trained to predict, for a given media item, a set of encoder parameter settings that satisfy a performance criterion in view of a respective media class associated with the given media item. One or more outputs of the first machine learning model are obtained. The one or more obtained outputs include encoder data identifying one or more sets of encoder parameter settings and, for each of the sets of encoder parameter settings, an indication of a level of confidence that a respective set of encoder parameter settings satisfies the performance criterion in view of the media class associated with the identified media item.

Abstract: A system and method for automated application programming interface (API) importation that includes receiving a selection of at least one API provider service of a set of API provider services with API integration support for a platform, retrieving a listing of APIs provided by the selected at least one API provider service, receiving a selection of at least one API from the listing of APIs, and enabling the selected at least one API for a user of the platform, in response to the selection of the at least one API.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a volatile material in a continuous manner is disclosed. The apparatus includes a delivery engine having a reservoir for containing a volatile material; a rupturable substrate secured to the reservoir; a rupture element positioned adjacent to the rupturable substrate; and a breathable membrane enclosing the reservoir, rupturable substrate and rupture element.

Abstract: A cable tie application tool is described that includes an electro-mechanical tensioning system. When the electro-mechanical tensioning system is controlled by a processor to tighten a cable, a reactionary force through a drive nut that is pivotally mounted to a tension bar can be monitored and measured by a strain gauge, a load cell, or other sensing system. This reactionary force is an indication of tension on the cable tie and is monitored by the processor until the tension reaches a predetermined tension, at which point, the processor causes a motor in the tensioning system to stop increasing the tension on the cable tie. The processor activates a cut-off system to cut the cable tie that has been tightened to the predetermined tension.

Abstract: An integrated fracking system may include a substructure assembly including one or more frame rails. The integrated fracking system may include a variable frequency drive (VFD) coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly. The integrated fracking system may include a transformer coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly. The integrated fracking system may include a pump subsystem. The pump subsystem may include a first frac pump, a first motor operatively coupled to the first frac pump, a second frac pump, and a second motor operatively coupled to the second frac pump. The pump subsystem may be coupled to the frame rails of the substructure assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing a cluster of Wi-Fi networks operating within a vicinity of each other are provided. In one implementation, a method includes detecting a cluster of Wi-Fi networks operating independently of each other, where the cluster is defined in that each Wi-Fi network includes a wireless transceiver configured to receive at least a minimum amount of signal power from one or more other wireless transceivers of one or more other Wi-Fi networks of the cluster. The method includes determining a plurality of Wi-Fi networks of the cluster that are enabled for cooperative optimization. Also, the method includes assigning a Wi-Fi channel selected from a plurality of available Wi-Fi channels to each of the wireless transceivers associated with the plurality of Wi-Fi networks enabled for cooperative optimization to reduce a total amount of potential interference in the cluster caused by the signal power received from independently-operated wireless transceivers.

Abstract: An optical discrimination apparatus adapted for use in PCR testing and the like. The apparatus includes a multi-color light emitter to emit excitation light, a sample holder configured to hold dye-marked nucleic acid fragments in a PCR solution at a position configured to receive the excitation light along a first direction, light emission collection optics configured to collect scattered excitation light and light emission (fluorescent emission) from the sample holder along a second direction that is approximately orthogonal to the first direction, a spectrally-dispersive element configured to spectrally disperse scattered light and emission light, and a spectral detector configured to receive the separated emission light and excitation light on different photosites of the spectral detector. Systems and methods are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: A protectant composition including at least two of the following:(a) a biochelant; (b) a chelant; (c) an acid; (d) a scale inhibitor; (e) a corrosion inhibitor; (f) an antiprecipitation additive; (g) a soluble phosphorous compound; and (h) solvent. A method for reducing the amount of ferric ion in a produced water, the method including preparing a protectant composition comprising a scale inhibitor; a biochelant; and a solvent; and introducing the composition to a produced water. A method of mitigating the formation of calcium phosphate precipitant, the method including preparing a composition including a biochelant; a soluble phosphorous compound; an antiprecipitation additive; and a solvent; and introducing the composition to a feed water disposed in a fluid conduit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an extensible, format-independent middleware message interpreter is disclosed in which a host machine is configured with a universal message service (UMS). The UMS communicates with local and cloud servers and destination devices. The UMS is configured with a plug-in service that can accommodate plug-in libraries of plug-in modules. The UMS receives formatted messages from the local and cloud server applications and destination devices, parses the messages, and identifies a command message type. Based on the command message type, the UMS performs actions including executing the local command on the host machine, relaying the embedded-sub-message data to the at least one destination device as indicated by the destination identification, and relaying the embedded-sub-message data to the plug-in service.

Abstract: A gas burner assembly includes a gas burner and a grate with a plurality of fingers positioned above the gas burner. The plurality of fingers include a sensor finger. The gas burner assembly also includes a temperature sensor mounted to the sensor finger of the plurality of fingers of the grate. The temperature sensor is thermally isolated from the sensor finger.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger core. The heat exchanger core includes a plurality of tubes. Each tube of the plurality of tubes includes a first end and a second end and extends from the first end to the second end in a lengthwise direction. Each tube of the plurality of tubes is spaced from adjacent tubes in a height-wise direction and a widthwise direction. The plurality of tubes is stacked to create a concave profile in the height-wise direction and widthwise direction. The concave profile extends in the lengthwise direction.

Abstract: The invention concerns a planetary gear box, which has a sun gear, a plurality of planet gears, a ring gear and a plurality of plain bearing pins. Here, a plain bearing pin is arranged in each planet gear, wherein the plain bearing pin and the planet gear form a lubricated plain bearing, and the plain bearing pin forms a crowning at its contact face, wherein the outer diameter of the contact face decreases from a maximum outer diameter towards at least one axial end of the contact face. The crowning of the contact face is configured such that the contact face is concavely shaped adjacent to at least one axial end of the contact face or to a cylindrical region adjoining the axial end.

Abstract: A system for unloading parcels from a cargo area includes: an extendible conveyor; a transfer conveyor for conveying parcels to the extendible conveyor; and a mobile robot assembly configured to engage and transfer parcels in the cargo area onto the transfer conveyor. The mobile robot assembly repeatedly advances and transfers parcels in the cargo area to the transfer conveyor. As the mobile robot assembly advances within the cargo area, the transfer conveyor and the extendible conveyor follow to provide a pathway along which parcels transferred by the mobile robot assembly can be transferred out of the cargo area. The mobile robot assembly includes: a mobile base for repositioning the mobile robot assembly; a framework mounted to the mobile base; a first robot and a second robot, each mounted for vertical movement with respect to the framework and configured to engage and transfer parcels; and a vision and control subsystem.

Abstract: A method performed by a base station may compromise: receiving RADAR information; sending scheduling information, wherein the scheduling information includes a set of time and frequency resources associated with a physical downlink transmission that avoid RADAR interference, and wherein the set of time and frequency resources is determined based on the RADAR information; and sending the physical downlink transmission using resources based on the set of time and frequency resources.

Abstract: A microtopography system for modulating one or more cellular processes on a surface is described. The microtopography system comprising: a repeated microtopographic pattern, said microtopographic pattern comprising: an array of repeated micropillars applied to a surface of a product, said micropillars being formed of surface structures between 1-100 ?m in height, and 1-50 ?m in width. The microtopographic pattern acts to modulate one or more cellular processes on the surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes novel DNAse1 and/or DNAse1L3 constructs with improved in vivo half-lives, enzymatic stability, and/or developability properties.