Abstract: The high-intensity specular reflection of light from a surface of an object may create distortions in images of the object, in locations determined based on a perspective of an optical sensor. Multiple images of the object taken from different perspectives may include multiple specular artifacts in different locations, and a composite image of the object that omits such artifacts may be generated based on the multiple images. In particular, pixels of each of the images corresponding to the locations of the specular artifacts and having optimal intensities may be identified. The composite image may be generated based on the pixels having optimal intensities, and by excluding the pixels corresponding to the specular artifacts.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hair cutting appliance (10), a blade set (20), and to a stationary blade (22) for said blade set (20).

Abstract: A “Pick the Board” game allows players to compete for cash prizes by selecting (either manually or automatically through a “quick pick”) the winners of an entire week's (or other time period's) worth of designated sporting events, such as football games, basketball games, baseball games, etc. Importantly, participants are not charged any entry fee for participating in the game and winners receive cash prizes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cutting appliance (10), a blade set (20), and to a cutter (24) and a stationary blade (22) for said blade set (20). Said cutter (24) comprising a main portion (78), particularly a substantially flat main portion obtained from sheet metal material, at least one toothed leading edge (80) protruding from the main portion (78), the at least one toothed leading edge (80) comprising a plurality of teeth (82), and at least one scraping portion (300) comprising a tapered scraper profile (302, 304, 306) at least partially extending in a longitudinal direction (X) that is perpendicular to a cutting motion direction (126) of the cutter (24), wherein the at least one scraping portion (300) is, in a mounted state, arranged to contact a stationary blade (22) of the blade set (20) at a first wall (100) thereof to scrape off accumulated dirt and debris when the cutter (24) and the stationary blade (22) are moved with respect to each other when in operation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting on-line tournaments, and in particular such tournaments as permit participants to receive prizes without having to place wagers. Participants are permitted to enroll in an on-line tournament pool and submit tokens. The tokens act as each respective participant's prediction regarding the outcome of one or more events associated with a sporting event or other contest. Tokens may be completed “brackets” representing a participant's prediction of winners of all games in various rounds of a sporting event, or partially completed brackets representing the participant's prediction of winners of only some games thereof. Cash prizes are awarded for top scoring participants but no wagers or entry fees of any kind are accepted from or required to be paid by the participants.

Abstract: A method of installing a fixture, such as a bracket, in a fuselage structure of an aircraft or spacecraft, includes providing or generating a three-dimensional digital model of the fixture; arranging a head of an additive manufacturing apparatus in, on or adjacent the fuselage structure; and forming the fixture in situ in or on the fuselage structure with the head of the additive manufacturing apparatus based upon the digital model of the fixture. The fixture is installed in or on the fuselage structure by bonding or fusing the fixture to the fuselage structure as the fixture is formed, and the step of forming the fixture in situ includes: forming an anchored portion of the fixture which is non-movably fixed to the structure; and forming an operable portion of the fixture which is movable relative to the anchored portion.

Abstract: A method of installing a fixture or bracket in a fuselage structure of an aircraft or spacecraft. The method includes arranging an apparatus in, on or adjacent the structure, pre-treating a surface region of the structure by heat ablation using the apparatus and forming the fixture in situ on the structure at the pre-treated surface region using the apparatus based on a digital model of the fixture. The fixture is installed by connecting the fixture to the structure at the pre-treated surface region as the fixture is formed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for identifying a set of digital content that are responsive to a search query; detecting an electronic tag within the set of digital content; automatically converting the electronic tag to a frame element; generating and transmitting to an user device a composite page that: is hosted at a different domain than at least some digital content; includes different digital content from the set of digital content; and initially hides presentation of the frame element in the composite page; receiving a request for additional content generated by the frame element that identifies one of the various digital content sources; embedding observation code into the additional content; and determining that the additional content was visually perceptible on a display of the user device based on an electronic message received from the intersection observer code executing at the user device.

Abstract: Scent infused nasal cannulas, scent infused nasal cannula assemblies, methods of providing scents to subjects, and methods of fabricating scent infused nasal cannulas. The scent infused nasal cannulas and scent infused nasal cannula assemblies include a tubular body, a pair of narine projections, and fluid supply tubes. The tubular body and the pair of narine projections are formed from a scent infused polymer. The methods of providing scents to subjects include attaching a scent infused nasal cannula to a subject and delivering a fluid from a fluid source to the subject during the emission period of the scent infused polymer such that the scent is detectable therefrom. The methods of fabricating scent infused nasal cannulas include providing a scent infused nose piece and attaching fluid supply tubes to the nose piece and to a fluid source.

Abstract: Information regarding actions or activities to be performed at a workstation may be projected upon a portion of the workstation using one or more projectors. The information may include one or more arrows or other indicators referencing specific tools, materials or objects that may be used to perform one or more of the actions or activities. Such arrows or indicators may be rendered in a manner that simulates a three-dimensional or floating appearance thereof from a perspective of a user that may be adjusted or modified based on changes in the perspective of the user, and with respect to one or more physical or virtual sources of light.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the method is designed to create a two-dimensional image of a three-dimensional sample.

Abstract: A sender uses a double-write protocol to pass data to a recipient using a dead drop network architecture. The sender sends, to a dead drop domain, a data payload to store at the dead drop domain, and receives payload access information corresponding to a payload dead drop where the payload data is stored. The sender sends, to the dead drop domain, one or more instances of metadata including the payload access information to store at the dead drop domain, and receives metadata access information corresponding to one or more metadata dead drops where the metadata is stored. The sender provides the metadata access information to one or more recipients. A recipient uses the metadata access information to read the corresponding metadata dead drop. The recipient then uses the payload access information from the metadata to read the payload dead drop and receive the payload data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting on-line tournaments, and in particular such tournaments as permit participants to receive prizes without having to place wagers. Participants are permitted to enroll in an on-line tournament pool and submit tokens. The tokens act as each respective participant's prediction regarding the outcome of one or more events associated with a sporting event or other contest. Tokens may be completed “brackets” representing a participant's prediction of winners of all games in various rounds of a sporting event, or partially completed brackets representing the participant's prediction of winners of only some games thereof. Cash prizes are awarded for top scoring participants but no wagers or entry fees of any kind are accepted from or required to be paid by the participants.

Abstract: The current invention is a leg brace with two adjustable lateral supports connected to the footpad with a plurality of support straps that are connected between the lateral supports 10 and the lateral supports. The support straps can be attached around the leg that needs to be support with an attachment means such as a buckle mechanism or a hook and fastening system. The support straps would have built in one or more air bladders which would inflate with air using a built in air pump allowing the proper support and comfort for the user.