Abstract: A method for detecting a defect in a semiconductor material includes positioning a first surface of the semiconductor material against a sealing component. The method further includes forming a pressure differential in a fluid between a first surface of a semiconductor material positioned against the sealing component and a second surface of the semiconductor material opposite the first surface. The method further includes sensing a leak of the fluid through the semiconductor material. Related methods and apparatus also are provided.

Abstract: Described herein are external devices, and methods for use therewith, that are configured to communicate with one or more implantable medical devices (IMDs) implanted within a patient using conductive communication, wherein the external device includes or is communicatively coupled to at least three external electrodes that are in contact with the patient. Certain such methods involve the external device identifying, for each IMD, of the plurality of IMDs, which one of the plurality of communication vectors is a preferred communication vector for communicating with the IMD, based on respective indicators of conductive communication quality that are determined for the plurality of communication vectors. Certain embodiments involve determining when there should be a reassessment of which one of the plurality of communication vectors is the preferred communication vector for communicating with an IMD, and in response thereto, identifying an updated preferred communication vector for communicating with the IMD.

Abstract: A configurable workstation includes a support frame defining a workspace for performing a scientific procedure, multiple modules that are configured to be selectively installed to the support frame for customizing a functional profile of the configurable workstation, and a server computing device hosting an application that provides a user interface for controlling operations of the configurable workstation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a molecular delivery system that facilitates the internalization of LNPs into a specific target of choice, such as a specific cell type, ex vivo and/or in vivo. The present disclosure also relates to methods, molecules, and compositions for enhancing the targeted delivery of compounds within a living system. In particular, embodiments provided herein relate to methods, molecules, and compositions for the targeted delivery of lipid nanoparticles containing therapeutic molecules into a cell or system of choice, such as a T cell. The present disclosure also relates to methods of administering the enhanced targeting system to a patient or system, compositions for use in such methods, and further methods of use of the targeting system as part of T cell-based immunotherapy.

Abstract: A buffering system is disclosed for use between an upper processing area and a lower processing area. The buffering system includes a belt and at least one roller around at least a portion of which the belt extends. The belt is anchored at a first anchor location to a frame. The buffering system also includes an actuation system for moving the at least one roller with respect to the first anchor location to cause the belt to move such that a portion of the buffering system becomes open thereby providing a retractable belt door.

Abstract: While an external device is not in an active conductive communication session with one or more IMD(s), a test vector is selected and used to search for advertisement sequence(s) transmitted by the IMD(s) during an OOS search window. If the advertisement sequence(s) is/are not detected using the test vector during the OOS search window, another electrode combination is selected and used as the test vector. In response the advertisement sequence(s) being detected, an active conductive communication session is established with the IMD(s) and a respective score is determined. Then different combinations of other ones of the external electrodes are used as the test vector during an accelerated search window having a duration shorter than the OOS search window, and a respective score is determined for each of the other test vectors. Based on the scores, a preferred vector is selected and used to perform further conductive communication with the IMD(s).

Abstract: Described herein are external devices, and methods for use therewith, that are configured to communicate with one or more implantable medical devices (IMDs) implanted within a patient using conductive communication, wherein the external device includes or is communicatively coupled to at least three external electrodes that are in contact with the patient. Certain such methods involve the external device identifying, for each IMD, of the plurality of IMDs, which one of the plurality of communication vectors is a preferred communication vector for communicating with the IMD, based on respective indicators of conductive communication quality that are determined for the plurality of communication vectors. Certain embodiments involve determining when there should be a reassessment of which one of the plurality of communication vectors is the preferred communication vector for communicating with an IMD, and in response thereto, identifying an updated preferred communication vector for communicating with the IMD.

Abstract: A predictive action engine monitors digital content sources within an organization to detect generation or ingestion of digital content by computer systems of the organization. The engine determines one or more entities that are relevant to a user associated with the organization. The engine processes content items obtained from the digital content sources to detect an entity within a digital content item that corresponds to an entity of the one or more entities that are relevant to the user. The engine then generates a custom content item for the user based on the detected entity and at least a portion of the identified digital content item.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein can be used to enable and/or improve conductive communication between an external device and one or more implantable medical devices (IMDs) in time, cost and/or energy efficient manners. Certain embodiments relate to specifying an appropriate edge detection threshold for use when performing conductive communication. Certain embodiments relate to use of the edge detection threshold to produce edge detections and decode a received conductive communication signal. Other embodiments relate to an external device's tiered search for an advertisement sequence transmitted by an IMD to enable the external device to detect the presence of the IMD and establish an active conductive telemetry session with the IMD. Still other embodiments relate to first, second, and third segments of a frame include respective first, second, and third CRC codes. Addition embodiments of the present technology are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods for voice-based device operation mode management. Example methods may include determining that a device is coupled to an accessory device, and determining that being coupled to the accessory device triggers activation of a first operation mode at the device. The first operation mode presents digital content at the display in a user interface having a first content density that is less than a second content density of a second operation mode. Example methods may include causing the device to activate the first operation mode, receiving first voice data indicative of a request to change the device operation mode to the second operation mode, and causing the device to activate the second operation mode.

Abstract: Observable data points are collected and organized into a link-oriented data set comprising nodes and links. Information is abstracted for use in link analysis by generating links between the collected data points, including deriving links and inducing links. A link can be induced by linking together a pair of nodes that satisfy a distance function. Exemplary distance functions that can be used to induce links include geospatial proximity, attribute nearness, and name similarity. Paths can be identified between selected nodes of interest through a dataset operation, and nodes and/or links can be selectively included or excluded from the data set operation. The dataset can be augmented with pedigree information or one or more association nodes. Link information, including a trajectory and a connected path that selectively produces or excludes one or more intermediate nodes, can be displayed and/or produced in a specified format.

Abstract: A pack-based holder includes a spine, a collar, and an arm. The collar can be attached to the spine and arranged to reduce movement of an object placed therein in a direction away from the longitudinal axis of the spine. The arm can be movably coupled to the spine and can move between an open position and a closed position. The arm can restrain gravitational movement of the object in the closed position, and in the open position, the arm does not restrain gravitational movement of the object.

Abstract: A method comprises receiving at least one of a transcript, a video recording, an audio recording, or an audiovisual recording of at least a portion of an interaction, and receiving an audiovisual score for a relevant portion of the interaction, the received audiovisual score being based on data received from at least a subset of participants in the interaction. A reaction metric is calculated based on the received audiovisual score. The at least one transcript, video recording, audio recording, or audiovisual recording is then displayed proximate to the reaction metric.

Abstract: A lock (100) comprising a plurality of buttons (111), each button (111) having an axis along which each of the buttons (111) may be axially pressed between an un-pressed position and a pressed position, a locking plate (120), an actuator (114) configured to drive the locking plate (120): a locking mechanism (122) having an unlocked and a plurality of locked states, the plurality of locked states corresponding to different selections of buttons (111) having been pressed into their pressed positions; and a latch (117); in which, when the locking mechanism (122) is in the unlocked state, the locking plate (120) can be driven by the actuator (114) from a locked position into an 10 unlocked position so as to disengage the latch (117) and unlocking the lock (100), but when the locking mechanism (122) is in one of the locked states, the locking mechanism (122) prevents the locking plate (120) being moved by the actuator (114): the lock (100) further comprising a decoupling mechanism (200) by means of which the actua

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods for voice-based device operation mode management. Example methods may include determining that a device is coupled to an accessory device, and determining that being coupled to the accessory device triggers activation of a first operation mode at the device. The first operation mode presents digital content at the display in a user interface having a first content density that is less than a second content density of a second operation mode. Example methods may include causing the device to activate the first operation mode, receiving first voice data indicative of a request to change the device operation mode to the second operation mode, and causing the device to activate the second operation mode.

Abstract: A configurable workstation includes a support frame defining a workspace for performing a scientific procedure, multiple modules that are configured to be selectively installed to the support frame for customizing a functional profile of the configurable workstation, and a server computing device hosting an application that provides a user interface for controlling operations of the configurable workstation.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a mobile system for moving from a proximal base toward a plurality of objects to be processed, and a programmable motion device supported on the mobile unit at a proximal end of the programmable motion device, the programmable motion device including an end-effector at a distal end thereof, the end-effector including a first stationary portion that remains stationary with respect to the distal end of the programmable motion device, and a second movable portion that moves with respect to the first stationary portion, the second movable portion for contacting at least one object of the plurality of objects for urging the at least one object from the plurality of objects toward the mobile system.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a mobile unit for moving from a proximal location toward a plurality of objects in a trailer of a tractor trailer, the mobile unit including at least one conveyor section for transporting any objects on the at least one conveyor section out of the trailer, the at least one conveyor section including a leading edge at a front of the mobile unit as the mobile unit moves toward the plurality of objects in the trailer, and a kicker roller adjacent the leading edge of the at least one conveyor section, the kicker roller being positioned in front of the at least one conveyor section for urging the plurality of objects onto the at least one conveyor section.

Abstract: A method comprises receiving at least one of a transcript, a video recording, an audio recording, or an audiovisual recording of at least a portion of an interaction, and receiving an audiovisual score for a relevant portion of the interaction, the received audiovisual score being based on data received from at least a subset of participants in the interaction. A reaction metric is calculated based on the received audiovisual score. The at least one transcript, video recording, audio recording, or audiovisual recording is then displayed proximate to the reaction metric.