Abstract: A hydrogen-oxygen gas production method and assembly includes a housing defining an interior water chamber with first and second electrodes extending into the water chamber and a first plurality of transducers positioned within the chamber and spaced apart from one another. A second plurality of transducers is positioned within the chamber and in electrical communication with the first electrode but spaced apart from the first transducers. A third plurality of transducers is position within the chamber and in electrical communication with the second electrode but spaced apart from the first and second transducers. Finally, first and second spaced apart frequency plates are mounted adjacent the transducers. In operation, a voltage field is applied to a volume of water in the chamber and simultaneously, a frequency field is applied across the volume of water to create hydrogen-oxygen gas at the surface of the water.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus of a system for vehicles comprising a vehicle suspension, a sensor operable to measure an operational characteristic of the vehicle suspension, and a processor in communication with the sensor that is operable to suggest an operational setting of the vehicle suspension in response to an input from the sensor corresponding to the operational characteristic. A method for adjusting a suspension of a vehicle may comprise receiving suspension data with a processor, calculating a suspension setting suggestion with the processor, communicating the suspension setting suggestion to a user interface device, and adjusting the suspension based on the suspension setting suggestion.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and devices for detecting facial expressions according to EMG signals for a virtual and/or augmented reality (VR/AR) environment, in combination with a system for simultaneous location and mapping (SLAM), are presented herein.

Abstract: A failure of a block among a set of blocks of a memory device of a memory subsystem is detected. Based on detecting the failure of the block, the block is evaluated for reuse. The block is designated for reuse based on a result of the evaluating of the block. The block is allocated to a task based on the block being designated for reuse.

Abstract: Systems and methods to provide a watch as a dashboard of a plurality of components by utilizing a mesh protocol are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: generate output signals, by a module group of one or more modules, configured to conveying information related to the subject, wherein the one or more modules are configured by a mesh protocol to communicate the information via wireless communication; by one or more processors of a watch: receive wireless communication from at least a first module via the mesh protocol; obtain the output signals from the module group based on the mesh protocol; perform analysis on the output signals to determine values to one or more metrics related to the subject; and effectuate, via a user interface of the watch, presentation of the values, wherein the watch includes one or more sensors, and a transmitter receiver that communicates via the mesh protocol.

Abstract: In some implementations, a robotic device may receive, from a first light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor and a second LIDAR sensor, calibration data associated with a physical environment of a robotic arm of the robotic device. The robotic device may determine, based on the calibration data, a configuration of a boundary for the robotic arm. The robotic device may position, relative to the robotic arm, the first LIDAR sensor at a first position and the second LIDAR sensor at a second position to sense an activity within the boundary. The robotic device may monitor the boundary based on first sensor data from the first LIDAR sensor and second sensor data from the second LIDAR sensor. The robotic device may disable, based on the first sensor data or the second sensor data indicating the activity associated with the boundary, the robotic arm from moving within the boundary.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to electronic voting methods and systems that help simplify the management of institutional proxies. In one example, the methods and systems manage the process of meeting notifications, voting, tracking, mailing, reporting, record maintenance and/or vote disclosure rules enacted by the SEC. In one specific example, this may be done for thousands of publicly traded securities custodied at various banks, brokers and global custodians. In another example, a system (and corresponding method) may be provided for integrating, organizing and displaying (e.g., via a website) information in a language of preference for each user of the system. The information may comprise meeting, agenda and/or ballot information and the users of the system/method may be voting entities empowered to cast votes via the system.

Abstract: A backplane operative to drive an array of emissive pixel elements forming a part of an automotive head lamp assembly is disclosed. Each pixel element comprises a memory cell operative to pulse width modulate a current mirror pixel drive circuit configured to drive an emissive element. The array of emissive pixel elements is divided into a plurality of interdigitated rows or columns serviced by independent row drivers or independent column drivers that may be driven by data selected to randomize the order in which the data on adjacent pixels of the same row are written, thereby effectively substantially reducing the visibility of any residual structures that may be present in the data driving the pixels of adjacent columns.

Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 wt% wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt% thermoplastic polymer wherein the dilution level for detection in a bag at 40° C. is equal to or less than 450 as determined by ASTM E679.

Abstract: A method of operating a price estimation system includes obtaining service requests from consumers, and obtaining bids from service professionals based on the service requests obtained from the consumers. The method additionally includes generating a training set based on the bids and the service requests, and generating a model for generating price estimates based on the training set. The method also includes employing the model to generate the price estimates based on additional service requests provided by additional consumers. In some aspects, the method further includes communicating the price estimates to the additional consumers during performance of a process for obtaining the additional service requests from the additional consumers. In other aspects, the method further includes communicating the price estimates to additional service professionals during performance of a process for obtaining additional bids from the additional service professionals based on the additional service requests.

Abstract: A method for performing an augmented reality location operation. The augmented reality location operation includes: configuring an augmented reality device to perform an augmented reality tracking method; identifying a unique augmented reality target the augmented reality tracking method, the unique augmented reality target comprising an augmented reality constellation; associating a position with the unique augmented reality target; and, using the position to perform an augmented reality projection operation.

Abstract: Assemblies and delivery apparatus for delivering a medical device into a patient's vasculature are disclosed. In some examples, an assembly includes a delivery apparatus and a radially compressible and expandable prosthetic heart valve. The delivery apparatus includes a handle, a first shaft and a second shaft extending from the handle, and a locking mechanism to prevent axial movement of the second shaft relative to first shaft. The second shaft extends coaxially through the first shaft and includes, at a distal end portion thereof, a balloon, one or more radiopaque markers, and the prosthetic valve radially compressed over the balloon. A flared end piece extending from the first shaft covers a proximal portion of the balloon during advancing of the delivery apparatus through a patient's vasculature. The first shaft is retractable relative to the second shaft to expose the balloon from the flared end piece.

Abstract: The disclosed calibration method includes a calibration phantom positioned on an adjustable table on the surface of a mechanical couch, with the phantom's centre at an estimated location for the iso-centre of a radio therapy treatment apparatus. The calibration phantom is then irradiated using the apparatus, and the relative location of the center of the calibration phantom and the iso-centre of the apparatus is determined by analyzing images of the irradiation of the calibration phantom. The calibration phantom is then repositioned by the mechanical couch applying an offset corresponding to the determined relative location of the centre of the calibration phantom and the iso-centre of the apparatus to the calibration phantom. Images of the relocated calibration phantom are obtained, to which the offset has been applied, and the obtained images are processed to set the co-ordinate system of a stereoscopic camera system relative to the iso-centre of the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods for manufacturing high titer antibody products. In particular, the invention pertains, in part, to improved serum-free animal cell culture medium, which can used for the production of a protein of interest. Additionally, the present invention further pertains to chromatographic procedures employed to successfully isolate the antibody product subject of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A trephine is provided. The trephine includes a hole saw sized to accommodate an implant, the hole saw having: a cylindrical body having a proximal end, a distal end and an outer surface, a plurality of circumferentially spaced cutting teeth at the distal end of the cylindrical body, and a plurality of helical grooves on the outer surface of the cylindrical body; and a quick connect coupled to the proximal end of the cylindrical body for releasably connecting to a cooperating quick connector of a tool.

Abstract: Pulse generating circuitry for an electroporation system is provided. The pulse generating circuitry includes a first voltage source, a second voltage source, and a plurality of electrode addressing circuits. Each electrode addressing circuit is configured to be coupled to an associated electrode and includes a first switch couplable between the electrode and the first voltage source, a second switch couplable between the electrode and the second voltage source, and a third switch couplable between the electrode and a return voltage.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacture of beta zeolites. This is accomplished by using an improved sol-gel formulation including a water-soluble fraction of ODSO as an additional component. The resulting products are, or contain, beta zeolites, with increased yield.

Abstract: Various aspects related to methods, systems, and computer readable media for centralized management of policies for network-accessible devices. An example method for deploying network policies to one or more computing devices or services can include receiving a request to analyze a network-accessible item for malicious activity, determining that the analyzed network-accessible item is associated with the malicious activity, presenting, at a client device, a listing of selectable devices and services responsive to the determination, wherein the listing is populated based on identifying data of the user, receiving at least one selection from the listing of selectable devices and services, creating at least one network access policy based on the at least one selection, and, deploying the at least one network access policy to a device or service associated with the at least one selection.

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method comprises receiving location information for an item. The location information indicates the current physical location of the item. The method further comprises determining whether the item is located within a first configurable distance of an establishment and responsive to determining that the item is located within the first configurable distance of the establishment, requesting first location information for the consignee of the item and second location information for the consignee of the item.

Abstract: The present invention relates to refining of vegetable oil. The invention provides processes in which phospholipids present in the vegetable oil are hydrolysed and the oil is subsequently subject to chemical refining.