Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for monitoring a user of a head-wearable electronic device with multiple light-sensing assemblies. For instance, methods and/or related systems or computer readable media programmed to perform the methods, directed to the selection of light sensing assemblies and/or light sensor data based on the detected saturation of the light-sensing assemblies and/or components.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure enable a user-wearable infusion pump that may have a limited user interface including no display to be paired with a remote control device that can include a remote consumer electronic device such as a smartphone and/or a dedicated remote controller.

Abstract: A drive module assembly includes a housing defining a housing interior for containing a lubricant. The housing interior is further defined as a first housing interior and a second housing interior. The drive module assembly also includes a first input shaft configured to receive rotational torque from a first power source, a first gear train rotatably coupled to the first input shaft, a first output shaft rotatably coupled to the first gear train, a second input shaft configured to receive rotational torque from a second power source, a second gear train disposed rotatably coupled to the second input shaft, and a second output shaft rotatably coupled to the second gear train. The first housing interior and the second housing interior are fluidly separate from one another.

Abstract: An orthopedic fixation device (e.g., an intramedullary (“IM”) nail or bone plate) including a lag screw and a compression screw, the compression screw being nested with the lag screw. In accordance with one or more features of the present disclosure, the compression screw may include a partially non-threaded medial segment, an enlarged diameter, and/or a cannulated bore. In addition, and/or alternatively, the lag screw may be provided as an integrated assembly including a lag screw and an outer sleeve to enable the lag screw to telescope or slide relative to the outer sleeve and IM nail.

Abstract: A nanostructured article includes a substrate; a plurality of first nanostructures disposed on, and extending away from, the substrate; and a covalently crosslinked fluorinated polymeric layer disposed on the plurality of first nanostructures. The plurality of first nanostructures includes polyurethane. The polymeric layer at least partially fills spaces between the first nanostructures to an average minimum height above the substrate of at least 30 nm such that the polymeric layer has a nanostructured surface defined by, and facing away from, the plurality of first nanostructures.

Abstract: An optimized metallic thermal spray coating able to achieve a suitable surface finish such that it slides against a hydraulic seal without damaging the surface of the hydraulic seal or causing hydraulic fluid to leak between the two sliding surfaces. The optimized metallic thermal spray coating can achieve a surface finish which has a combination of roughness characteristics consisting of an arithmetical mean roughness, a maximum profile peak height, a mean roughness depth designated, skewness, and a roughness relative material ratio, each of which is within well-defined upper limits and/or ranges.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to linker polypeptides. In some embodiments, the linker polypeptide comprises a first targeting sequence; a second targeting sequence; and a first linker between the first targeting sequence and the second targeting sequence, the linker comprising a protease-cleavable polypeptide sequence. In some embodiments, the linker polypeptide comprises a first active domain; a second active domain; a pharmacokinetic modulator; and a first linker between the pharmacokinetic modulator and the first active domain, the first linker comprising a protease-cleavable polypeptide sequence. In some embodiments, the linker polypeptide comprises a first active domain; an inhibitory polypeptide sequence capable of blocking an activity of the first active domain; a first linker between the first active domain and the inhibitory polypeptide sequence, the linker comprising a protease-cleavable polypeptide sequence; and a first targeting sequence.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system/process which can be used to provide redundancy and error/failure recovery to a System of Record (SOR), such as an electronic financial transaction processing system or sub-system thereof, which processes transactions received from one or more sources and generates results/outputs based thereon for communication to one or more recipients/destinations/consumers. The disclosed embodiments minimize, if not eliminate, both the amount of data, i.e., the number of transactions, which can be lost during a failure and the performance impact on the SOR. Generally, the disclosed embodiments are implemented so as to receive/intercept each incoming transaction communicated to the primary instance prior to receipt thereby and intercept or otherwise regulate the communication of the outputs of the primary instance, generated based on the primary instance's processing of the incoming transactions, to the destinations/recipients/consumers thereof.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed herein for accessing the hip joint. A first device can be securely attached to the capsule of a joint. The first device can tent the capsule to increase the volume of the peripheral compartment. A second device can be biased against the first device to pierce the tented capsule and create a portal. Devices and methods are also disclosed herein for distending the capsule of a joint. A distention device may access a portal established within the capsule. The distention device can expand the capsule by applying an expansive force within the peripheral compartment. The distention device can maintain distention of the peripheral compartment while other devices access the joint.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a battery monitoring apparatus useful for monitoring a variety of battery parameters. The battery monitoring apparatus comprises a battery pack, a set of sense wires, and a printed circuit board operably connected to the set of sense wires. The printed circuit board may be positioned within the battery case or mounted externally as an accessory. The printed circuit board further comprises a memory, microprocessor, current measuring device, and wireless transmitter. The printed circuit board relays battery data to an external device and may be used in conjunction with a variety of battery management systems. The claimed battery monitoring apparatus is particularly advantageous to battery distributors seeking to create a standardized user experience for end users to monitor their battery performance data.

Abstract: A visual analysis system may be automatically focused (or the focus of such a system may be automatically corrected) by subjecting one or more images captured by such a system to a multi-layer analysis. In such an analysis, a cell boundary may be identified in an input image based on the lightness value of the pixels of the input image. Based on the identified cell boundary, a predicted nominal focus value is determined which can provide a focusing distance (e.g., a distance between the focal plane of a camera used when an image was captured and the actual focal plane for an in-focus image). This focusing distance may then be used to (re) focus a camera or for other purposes (e.g., generating an alert).

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device displays representations of groups of channels along a first axis in a user interface, and displays representations of channels associated with a selected group of channels along the first axis in response to receiving selection of the group. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays a user interface for viewing subscribed and unsubscribed channels, and for subscribing to unsubscribed channels. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays a navigation bar for navigating between live content, watchlist content, on-demand content, channels, and search content. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays an array-based content guide.

Abstract: A photoplethysmographic (PPG) device is disclosed. The PPG device can include one or more light emitters and one or more light sensors to generate the multiple light paths for measuring a PPG signal and perfusion indices of a user. The multiple light paths between each pair of light emitters and light detectors can include different separation distances to generate both an accurate PPG signal and a perfusion index value to accommodate a variety of users and usage conditions. In some examples, the multiple light paths can include the same separation distances for noise cancellation due to artifacts resulting from, for example, tilt and/or pull of the device, a user's hair, a user's skin pigmentation, and/or motion. The PPG device can further include one or more lenses and/or reflectors to increase the signal strength and/or and to obscure the optical components and associated wiring from being visible to a user's eye.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first conical traction element disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure. The sole structure also includes a first elongate traction element, a second elongate traction element, and a third elongate traction element arranged in a radial pattern around the first conical traction element within the forefoot region.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a radio frequency (RF) return device. One example RF return device generally includes a bracket for coupling to a chamber body, a cover coupled to the bracket, and a contact plate coupled to the cover and configured contact a substrate support. Using the RF return device described herein generally enables a reduction in temperature that the RF return device and its various components are exposed to, increasing the durability and lifetime of the RF return device. In addition, the RF return device disclosed herein may block chemicals (e.g., fluorine (F)) used in the process chamber from attacking components included in the RF return device, thereby providing enhanced protection to the RF return device.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of forming a zeolite composition, the method comprising calcining one or more clay mineral compositions to form metakaolin, wherein the one or more clay mineral compositions may comprise greater than or equal to 10 wt. % halloysite, forming a slurry by combining at least the metakaolin, a shape selective zeolite, a basic compound, silica particles, and a templating agent, hydrothermally treating the slurry to form a hydrothermal product, calcining the hydrothermal product to form a zeolite product, combining the zeolite product and at least one metal precursor, wherein the at least one metal precursor may comprise a manganese precursor, a phosphorous precursor, or both a manganese precursor and a phosphorous precursor to form a zeolite composition comprising manganese, phosphorus, or both manganese and phosphorous.

Abstract: An approach for improving communications for hearing challenged individuals. The approach captures audio communication and video communication associated with a speaker presentation. The approach converts the audio communication to text. The approach sends the text to an augmented reality (AR) device, associated with a user having hearing challenges, as captions. The approach stores the audio communication, the video communication, and the captions for replay by the user.

Abstract: Porous ePTFE articles coated with a hydrophilic coating are provided. The coating may be modified by covalent modifications to the PVOH coating. Covalent modifications may include small molecule grafting, polymer grafting to or from the PVOH backbone, modifying the PVAc precursor of the PVOH, crosslinking of the polymer via thermal or photochemistry, crosslinking of the polymer with a multifunctional crosslinking agent, and the like, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An improved system for temporary cardiac pacing addresses the problem associated with heart tissue damage caused by removal of the temporary pacing leads. In the improved system the leads biodegrade and thus need not be removed. This, in turn, allows the surgeon to attach the leads more firmly to the heart.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include immersed inductively coupled and capacitively coupled plasma excitation methods, apparatuses and processes for large area substrates. A process chamber includes a pedestal for supporting a workpiece in a processing volume, an array of inductive elements in a portion of the processing volume above the pedestal, and a chamber top or lid over the array of inductive elements.