Abstract: A method that includes monitoring, by a communication service that is a participant to a channel of a communication platform, multiple inputs to the channel by other participants to the channel, where the communication service is configured to execute one or more machine learning models and access one or more external data platforms that are linked to the channel. The method may further include identifying, by the communication service and based on processing of an input by the one or more machine learning models, an action associated with a first external data platform, where the action is identified from a set of actions that are associated with the first external data platform and preconfigured for the communication platform. The method may further include triggering, by the communication service and based on identifying the action, execution of the action using data from the first external data platform.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes optically enhanced high resolution image guides having a high core to cladding area ratio with reduced spectral transmission loss and reduced cross talk while maintaining high resolution and high transmission.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes optically enhanced high resolution image guides having a high core to cladding area ratio with reduced spectral transmission loss and reduced cross talk while maintaining high resolution and high transmission.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for generating service tickets. Embodiments include receiving first button data from an internet-of-things (IOT) button, the first button data comprising button identification information that uniquely identifies the IOT button and first button state information that specifies a button state, from a plurality of button states, of the IOT button, wherein the first button data corresponds to a first button press of the IOT button. The first button data is processed using a custom function associated with a service provider to cause: determining, based on the button identification information, a service location associated with the first button press; determining, based on the first button state information, a service issue associated with the first button press; and generating a service ticket corresponding to the first button press, wherein the service ticket indicates the service location and the service issue.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for generating service tickets. Embodiments include receiving first button data from an internet-of-things (IOT) button, the first button data comprising button identification information that uniquely identifies the IOT button and first button state information that specifies a button state, from a plurality of button states, of the IOT button, wherein the first button data corresponds to a first button press of the IOT button. The first button data is processed using a custom function associated with a service provider to cause: determining, based on the button identification information, a service location associated with the first button press; determining, based on the first button state information, a service issue associated with the first button press; and generating a service ticket corresponding to the first button press, wherein the service ticket indicates the service location and the service issue.

Abstract: A modular patient care system having a central management unit module and one or more detachable functional units is described. Using unique mechanical and electrical features, the modular patient care system is capable of flexibly, bilaterally, and safely providing electrical power from the central management unit to the attached functional units, with exposed power leads of end units being electrically isolated for safety and security. Functional units are capable of detecting the presence of other functional units more distant from the central management unit for passing power to those units, and for otherwise electrically isolating exposed power leads when no further units are attached.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved processes for making antibody conjugates with effector moieties, wherein the conjugation reaction is carried out in a solution comprising an alcohol. The alcohol solvated conjugation reaction may be conducted at room temperature and/or in a single-pot enclosed system that minimizes the safety risks of conjugating highly cytotoxic agents. The disclosed conjugation process is capable of producing high monomer content, commercial scale quantities of antibody conjugates in a single batch.

Abstract: An improved rolling procedure is used for forming aluminum alloy sheet product of critical quality, e.g. can body stock, in a hot rolling mill. The mill is of a type in which the rolls are changed on a routine basis at least once during a production week and a plurality of rolled products of different alloy compositions, including sheet product of critical quality, are fed through the hot rolling mill on a sequential basis. In the improved procedure, the aluminum alloy sheet product of critical quality is fed through the rolling mill within the first 72 hours of production time after the rolls have been changed. Also, the order in which different products are to be produced is selected such that products that generate sufficient heat during rolling to cause micro-annealing of the rolls are processed after the sheet product of the critical quality.

Abstract: A system for rating information retrieved from a computer network includes a server and a client. The server includes a rate module that generates a rate file for documents retrieved from the network. A client includes a screen module that accesses the rate file to prevent access to certain documents by the user of the client.

Abstract: A computer controlled video re-editing system with a "Domino" re-edit function. An edited video comprises a set of ordered video segments. In a video re-editing system a user can re-edit an edited video by adjusting the duration of each video segment. When a user adjusts the length of a video segment, the Domino re-edit function examines how the re-edit to the edited video work affects nearby video segments in the edited video work. The Domino re-edit function then propagates the effects of a re-edit by moving the nearby video segments forward or backward along a time line to accommodate the re-edit made. The Domino re-edit function utilizes any empty spaces that exist in an edited video work such that the empty spaces are filled before the effects of a re-edit are propagated to another video segment. If there is sufficient empty space between video segments, the effects of the re-edit cease propagating.

Abstract: The enclosed an electrostatographic printing apparatus including: (a) an imaging member capable of retaining a latent image, wherein the imaging member includes an imaging layer on a substrate comprised of a magnetic material with a magnetic permeability of at least 1.001; (b) charging apparatus for charging the surface of the imaging member, thereby resulting in a charged surface; (c) exposure apparatus for exposing a portion of the charged surface to radiation, thereby substantially discharging the exposed portion, wherein the substantially discharged, exposed portion corresponds to the image area of the latent image; and (d) a single component development apparatus for depositing toner particles on the substantially discharged, exposed portion of the imaging member.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for internally holding an at least partially hollow substrate having at least one open end. The apparatus includes a member defining a fluid passageway, a normally inflated porous material mounted on the member in communication with the fluid passageway of the member, and a mechanism, in communication with the member, for deflating the porous material, the deflating mechanism being de-energized in response to the porous material being disposed into the opening in the substrate for enabling the porous material to return to being normally inflated to hold the substrate.

Abstract: A switch assembly that can vary at least two controllable parameters and can vary the upper, lower and any intermediary limits of the switch assembly. The switch assembly has a pair of nested coaxial rotary knobs each attached by shafts to sensors that determine the radial position of a reference point on each knob. The knobs rotate with respect to each other and are constructed to allow rotation of the knobs with one hand. The sensors are attached to the controls of the parameters, such that rotation of the knobs varies the output of the parameters. The sensors are coupled to a magnetic clutch that engages and prevents rotation of one of the knobs, when the knob is rotated into a predetermined radial position. A computer can be connected to the magnetic clutch and sensors. The computer receives input signals from the sensors and produces an output signal to the clutch, to engage the clutch and prevent rotation of the knob in accordance with a computer program.

Abstract: A computer editing system graphical user interface includes at least one central processing unit (CPU) coupled through appropriate input/output (I/O) circuitry to input devices, such as a cursor control device, and a display device. The CPU is further coupled to a storage device for the storage of data and programs including a database. The database comprises a plurality of source logs indicating a beginning point and an ending point defining all the available source material for the corresponding source log. An output sequence of selected source material is displayed on a timeline as source material blocks, wherein the source material blocks are defined by a head point and a tail point. Through the computer editing system, a user performs a variety of re-editing functions to trim existing source material and to insert new source material on the timeline. When performing a re-edit function, all available source material blocks for a source log selected for re-edit is displayed.

Abstract: A switch that can vary at least two controllable parameters and can vary the upper, lower and any intermediary limits of the switch. The switch has a pair of nested coaxial rotary knobs each attached by shafts to sensors that determine the radial position of a reference point on each knob. The knobs rotate with respect to each other and are constructed to allow rotation of the knobs with one hand. The sensors are attached to the controls of the parameters, such that rotation of the knobs varies the output of the parameters. The sensors are coupled to a magnetic clutch that engages and prevents rotation of one of the knobs, when the knob is rotated into a predetermined radial position. A computer can be connected to the magnetic clutch and sensors. The computer receives input signals from the sensors and produces an output signal to the clutch, to engage the clutch and prevent rotation of the knob in accordance with a computer program within the computer.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for a multi-dimensional user interface for use in audio visual production. A display system including a central processing unit (CPU) is coupled through appropriate input/output (I/O) circuitry to input devices, such as a keyboard, digital pad and/or track ball as well as a display device. The CPU is further coupled to a hard disk drive for the storage of programs and data, and is also coupled to a network through which the CPU may communicate with a variety of system resource devices such as editors, music synthesizers, graphics generators, scheduling resources, audio enhancement resources, etc. A user viewing the interface on the display may utilize one of the input devices, such as by way of example, the keyboard, to select, incorporate or otherwise integrate the various system resources to develop a unified multi-media production.