Abstract: An internal combustion engine, including a pair of opposed pistons, a pair of opposed cylinders, and an output shaft, wherein each of the pistons is arranged for reciprocating motion within a respective one of the cylinders, driven by combustion, and the pistons are coupled to the output shaft by a coupling such that said reciprocating motion of the pistons drives rotation of the output shaft, wherein the coupling includes a connecting rod coupled to the opposed pistons, and the coupling further includes a crankshaft rotatably mounted within a slider bearing, the slider bearing being formed of separable parts and having unitary sides for sliding contact within the connecting rod.

Abstract: A transoral robotic surgery (TORS) simulator system includes a three-dimensional human head model having an oral cavity made of a synthetic material. The oral cavity has a mandible structure and a simulated human tongue and/or a simulated human tonsil. The simulated human tongue and/or the simulated human tonsil are made from a silicone material. The simulator system also includes artificial tissue(s) attached within the oral cavity, the artificial tissue being formed to mimic a biological tissue, whether cancerous (e.g., a tumor) or otherwise. The simulator system also includes a marker material present on and/or within the artificial tissue; the marker material allows a user of the simulator system to visually differentiate between the artificial tissue and synthetic material of the oral cavity.

Abstract: A rotary impulse sealer includes a roller having a roller body and a plurality of seal bars extending radially outwardly from the roller and spaced apart around the roller body. At least one of the seal bars has a body and a selectively heatable heating element extending along at least a part of a length of the seal bar body. The roller is rotatable through a pre-heating pressure application region in which the at least one seal bar is adapted to apply pressure to a bond area of the bondable material, followed by a heating region in which the at least one seal bar is adapted to heat the bond area, wherein the at least one seal bar and tensioned belt are configured to sandwich the bondable material directly between the at least one seal bar and tensioned belt during the pre-heating pressure application region and the heating region.

Abstract: Systems and processes for word prediction using multiple contexts are provided. For example, a plurality of words are received. A first word context including a first plurality of received words, and a second word context corresponding to the first plurality of received words and a second plurality of received words, are obtained. A first current word probability is determined based on a first language model using the first word context. A second current word probability is determined based on a second language model using the second word context. A third current word probability is determined based on the second language model using the first word context. A fourth current word probability is determined based on the first current word probability, the second current word probability, and the third current word probability. An output is provided, to a user, including a current word prediction based on the fourth current word probability.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing sachets. The method involves moving a web of semi-rigid material through a cutting station and simultaneously cutting a discrete cut in the web of semi-rigid material while the web of semi-rigid material continues to move through the cutting station. The method also includes sandwiching the web of semi-rigid material between a first flexible web of material and a second web of flexible material such that the first web of flexible material seals the discrete cuts in the semi-rigid web of material and the second web of flexible material forms a continuous elongate reservoir with the web of semi-rigid material. There is also provided an apparatus for cutting a web of material. The apparatus has a cutting roller and at least one cutting element protruding beyond the exterior surface of the roller, wherein the cutting element has a cutting profile that is at least partly a zigzag shape.

Abstract: Systems and processes for word prediction using multiple contexts are provided. For example, a plurality of words are received. A first word context including a first plurality of received words, and a second word context corresponding to the first plurality of received words and a second plurality of received words, are obtained. A first current word probability is determined based on a first language model using the first word context. A second current word probability is determined based on a second language model using the second word context. A third current word probability is determined based on the second language model using the first word context. A fourth current word probability is determined based on the first current word probability, the second current word probability, and the third current word probability. An output is provided, to a user, including a current word prediction based on the fourth current word probability.

Abstract: A rotary impulse sealer for forming a series of discrete bonds in a bondable material. The rotary impulse sealer has a roller rotatable about an axis. The roller has a roller body and a plurality of seal bars extending radially outwardly from the roller and spaced apart around the roller body. At least one of the seal bars has a body and a selectively heatable heating element extending along at least a part of a length of the seal bar body. The roller is rotatable through a pre-heating pressure application region in which the at least one seal bar is adapted to apply pressure to a bond area of the bondable material, followed by a heating region in which the at least one seal bar is adapted to heat the bond area, the regions being stationary with respect to the rotation of the roller.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for transoral lung access. In some examples, the system includes a bronchoscope, a concentric tube probe deployable from within the bronchoscope, and a steerable needle nested deployable from within the concentric tube probe. The system can include a control system for deploying the concentric tube probe from the bronchoscope into a lung to a location where a target is within a range of the steerable needle and for deploying the steerable needle from the location to the target.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collaborative diagnosis and resolution of technology-related incidents are disclosed. In one embodiment a method may include: receiving an incident report for an incident; identifying a plurality of participants to involve in resolution of the incident; generating a technology incident workspace comprising an incident timeline module, a participant module, and a dynamic chat module; linking electronic devices associated to the technology incident workspace; logging the incident in the incident timeline module; receiving and logging chat among the participants in the dynamic chat module; generating a status indicator for the incident based on a severity of the incident, an anticipated time to resolution, and an impact of the incident, and displaying the status indicator in the technology incident workspace; receiving an update to the status indicator; and updating the timeline incident module based on a change in the status indicator.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a support structure for a vehicle seat comprising an integrated storage cavity, which may be used to store personal items such as an umbrella. The support structure comprises a reinforcement structure and a moulding, the reinforcement structure being located at least partially within the moulding.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for transoral lung access. In some examples, the system includes a bronchoscope, a concentric tube probe deployable from within the bronchoscope, and a steerable needle nested deployable from within the concentric tube probe. The system can include a control system for deploying the concentric tube probe from the bronchoscope into a lung to a location where a target is within a range of the steerable needle and for deploying the steerable needle from the location to the target.

Abstract: A telecommunications device sends and receives messages comprising data about telecommunications resources and resource state of proximate devices. The telecommunications device has a processor configured to determine a proximate resource pool using at least the telecommunication resources of the other devices, and the state of the telecommunications resources of the other devices, the proximate resource pool comprising a list of content streams being generated by, or potentially being generated by, specified ones of the other devices. The processor is configured to receive instructions from one of the other devices, the instructions being to add, divert or stop a specified content stream of the proximate resource pool within a telecommunications activity ongoing at the device. In various examples, the processor is configured to execute the instructions responsive to the instructions being from a trusted device, or responsive to user authorization.

Abstract: Radiation-free simulator systems and methods for simulating fluoroscopic procedures or other medical procedures are provided. Simulator systems, methods and computer readable media are provided, comprising a physical, anatomical model of an anatomy of interest, at least one or more video camera positioned proximate the anatomical model and configured to transmit a live video feed or image of the anatomical model, a computer configured for combining a recorded video feed or 2D rendering of a 3D dataset of an actual anatomical area of interest with the live video feed or image of the anatomical model to form a composite image or video, and a display configured to display the composite image or video. A simulated fluoroscopic procedure can be performed on the anatomical model without radiation, and the simulated fluoroscopic procedure is viewable on the display.

Abstract: A telecommunications device sends and receives messages comprising data about telecommunications resources and resource state of proximate devices. The telecommunications device has a processor configured to determine a proximate resource pool using at least the telecommunication resources of the other devices, and the state of the telecommunications resources of the other devices, the proximate resource pool comprising a list of content streams being generated by, or potentially being generated by, specified ones of the other devices. The processor is configured to receive instructions from one of the other devices, the instructions being to add, divert or stop a specified content stream of the proximate resource pool within a telecommunications activity ongoing at the device. In various examples, the processor is configured to execute the instructions responsive to the instructions being from a trusted device, or responsive to user authorization.

Abstract: A system and methods for detecting particles and soluble chemical entities in body fluids consists of a system consisting of a microscopic apparatus, a sample chamber and reagents and methods used to detect, classify and enumerate particles and chemical entities in body fluids. Body fluids containing particles combined with reagents sediment to the bottom of a viewing chamber bringing them into the focal place of a digital microscopic detector. Particles identified as areas within a captured digital image that absorb or emit electromagnetic radiation can be further classified based on additional absorbed or emitted electromagnetic radiation within the predefined areas of the first digital image. Soluble chemical entities in body fluids are detected and concentrations determined using transmitted or emitted electromagnetic radiation using known chemical or antibody reactions, making the microscopic device a general purpose detector for in vitro determinations using body fluids.

Abstract: A golf swing training aid with a target-line guide, a rail, a clubface guide and an upright assembly. The target-line guide provides a straight line for aiming at a target. The rail runs parallel to the target-line guide and has a bottom for placing on a golfing surface. The clubface guide is perpendicular to the target-line guide and provides a straight line for a clubface of a golf club to parallel with when the golfer sets up or when the clubface passes over, under or through the clubface guide when a golfer swings the golf club. The upright assembly is attached to the rail and is constrained along a straight line on the rail, where the straight line is parallel to the target-line guide and where the upright assembly provides the clubface guide. The target-line and clubface guide can be a rod, a string, a series of laser dots, or a laser line.

Abstract: A golf swing training aid with a target-line guide, a rail, a clubface guide and an upright assembly. The target-line guide provides a straight line for aiming at a target. The rail runs parallel to the target-line guide and has a bottom for placing on a golfing surface. The clubface guide is perpendicular to the target-line guide and provides a straight line for a clubface of a golf club to parallel with when the golfer sets up or when the clubface passes over, under or through the clubface guide when a golfer swings the golf club. The upright assembly is attached to the rail and is constrained along a straight line on the rail, where the straight line is parallel to the target-line guide and where the upright assembly provides the clubface guide. The target-line and clubface guide can be a rod, a string, a series of laser dots, or a laser line.

Abstract: Methods and system for controlling a computing-based device using both input received from a traditional input device (e.g. keyboard) and hand gestures made on or near a reference object (e.g. keyboard). In some examples, the hand gestures may comprise one or more hand touch gestures and/or one or more hand air gestures.

Abstract: An elevated temperature forming system in which a sheet metal workpiece is provided in a first stage position of a multi-stage pre-heater, is heated to a first stage temperature lower than a desired pre-heat temperature, is moved to a final stage position where it is heated to a desired final stage temperature, is transferred to a forming press, and is formed by the forming press. The preheater includes upper and lower platens that transfer heat into workpieces disposed between the platens. A shim spaces the upper platen from the lower platen by a distance greater than a thickness of the workpieces to be heated by the platens and less than a distance at which the upper platen would require an undesirably high input of energy to effectively heat the workpiece without being pressed into contact with the workpiece.

Abstract: An elevated temperature forming die apparatus comprising a lower die part having a first upper surface positioned to engage a lower surface of a first region of such a workpiece, an upper die part supported for reciprocal motion relative to the lower die part, the upper die part having a lower surface that engages an upper surface of a second region of a sheet material workpiece, heaters in thermal communication with the die parts, and a third die part having an upper surface that engages a lower surface of the second region of a sheet material workpiece whose first portion is positioned between the upper and lower die parts, the third die part being supported for reciprocal motion relative to the upper die part such that closure of the upper die part along the first stroke portion against the third die part will clamp the first portion of the workpiece between the upper and third die parts, and the third die part being supported for reciprocal motion relative to the lower die part such that, once the first p