Abstract: Disclosed is a shoulder brace for immobilization of the arm and shoulder joint in neutral abduction/adduction. Methods of using the brace and methods of treating shoulder injuries are similarly provided.

Abstract: A swivel knuckle assembly for interconnecting a motor and a supply line. The knuckle assembly may include a bearing member to reduce a coefficient of friction. A locking mechanism is disclosed to connect members of the knuckle assembly.

Abstract: A server system is provided that includes one or more processors configured to receive an intra-route navigation error package including a plurality of route context data from a user computer device. The intra-route navigation error package indicates that a navigation error occurred at a geospatial location. The one or more processors are further configured to send, to the user computing device, a detailed feedback package configured to cause the user computer device to display a feedback interface at a later point in time when a user of the user computer device is not traveling. The detailed feedback package includes a route context determined based on the plurality of route context data and configured to be presented to the user via the feedback interface. The one or more processors are further configured to determine a map correction for a map database based on user input of detailed feedback.

Abstract: Techniques are shown for changing input assignments of an input device controls for a first application while leaving assignments unchanged for other applications. When a first application is active, a first input action is registered from activation of an input control selected for mode control. In response, when an input mode of the first application corresponds to standard device mapping inputs, the input mode is changed to an input mode corresponding to an alternate device mapping inputs assigned to a subset of input controls. When the first application is in alternate device mapping mode, input control activations are registered according to the alternate device mapping actions. When a second application is active, input control activations are registered according to the standard input mapping actions.

Abstract: An improved electronic oscillator circuit suitable for use in an isolating DC-to-DC converter circuit, and an improved isolating DC-to-DC converter circuit. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit coupled to a transformer includes an oscillator and an output driver. The integrated circuit is preferably fabricated using a silicon-on-insulator technology. The oscillator outputs an alternating pulse signal defined by electrical characteristics of components other than the transformer. The alternating pulse signal is coupled to the output driver, the alternating output of which is coupled to corresponding legs of the primary winding of the transformer. The secondary winding of the transformer provides an electromagnetically coupled isolated output which may be rectified and filtered to produce a DC output voltage. Additional functionality, such as current protection circuitry for the improved circuits, may be readily added to the integrated circuit at little or no increase in cost.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for dialect and language recognition for speech detection in vehicles. An example vehicle includes a microphone, a communication module, memory storing acoustic models for speech recognition, and a controller. The controller is to collect an audio signal that includes a voice command and identify a dialect of the voice command by applying the audio signal to a deep neural network. The controller also is to download, upon determining the dialect does not correspond with any of the acoustic models, a selected acoustic model for the dialect from a remote server via the communication module.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and programming for recommending targeted television programs based on online behavior is provided. In one example, information related to one or more online activities of a user is received. An identifier associated with the user is determined. Information related to television consumption of the user is assessed based on the identifier. An index is generated based on the online activity information and the television consumption information. One or more recommendations are generated based on the index.

Abstract: At least one array of LEDs (e.g., in a flip chip configuration) is supported by a substrate having a light extraction surface overlaid with at least one lumiphoric material. Light segregation elements registered with gaps between LEDs are configured to reduce interaction between emissions of different LEDs and/or lumiphoric material regions to reduce scattering and/or optical crosstalk, thereby preserving pixel-like resolution of the resulting emissions. Light segregation elements may be formed by mechanical sawing or etching to define grooves or recesses in a substrate, and filling the grooves or recesses with light-reflective or light-absorptive material. Light segregation elements external to a substrate may be defined by photolithographic patterning and etching of a sacrificial material, and/or by 3D printing.

Abstract: An embedded magnetic component device includes a magnetic core located in a cavity in an insulating substrate. An electrical winding includes inner and outer conductive connectors. An inner solid bonded joint boundary is located between first and second portions of the insulating substrate and extends between the cavity and the inner conductive connectors. An outer solid bonded joint boundary is located between the first and the second portions of the insulating substrate extends between the cavity and the outer conductive connectors. The minimum distance of the inner solid bonded joint boundary between any of the inner conductive connectors and the inner interior wall of the cavity is defined as D1, and the minimum distance of the outer solid bonded joint boundary between any of the outer conductive connectors and the outer interior wall of the cavity is defined as D2. D1 and D2 are about 0.4 mm or more.

Abstract: Briefly, methods and/or apparatuses for implicit traffic engineering, such as for the Internet, are described.

Abstract: Briefly, methods and/or apparatuses for implicit traffic engineering, such as for the Internet, are described.

Abstract: Solid-state lighting devices, for example, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which include a primary light-extraction face and a secondary light-extraction face that generally opposes the primary light-extraction face are disclosed. In some embodiments, mirrors internal to the LED may be omitted, and omnidirectional light from the active region is allowed to freely exit the primary light-extraction face and the secondary light-extraction face. In other embodiments, the first light-extraction face and second light-extraction face include opposing sidewalls of an LED. In such embodiments, mirrors internal to the LED may be utilized to direct omnidirectional light from the active region toward the first light-extraction face and the second light-extraction face.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for accelerometer-based external sound monitoring for position aware autonomous parking. An example vehicle includes accelerometers mounted on windows of the vehicle, a computing platform communicatively coupled to the accelerometers, and an autonomy unit. The computing platform receives, via the accelerometers, signals indicative of a stop command associated with a voice. Additionally, the computing platform validates the stop command when the voice either is authorized or originates from within an emergency zone. The autonomy unit prevents autonomous motion of the vehicle in response to receiving the validated stop command.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for modeling a clinical trial study, which may implement a cross-over design. A plurality of treatments is generated for a clinical trial study, based on a first subset of operational parameters. A plurality of sequences is also generated for the clinical trial study, based on a second subset of the operational parameters. Each sequence of the plurality of sequences comprises a combination of ones of the plurality of treatments. A plurality of subject groups is assigned to the plurality of sequences, where one subject group of the plurality of subject groups is respectively assigned to one sequence of the plurality of sequences. The one sequence is administered to subjects of the one subject group during the clinical trial study.

Abstract: Light emitting diodes, components, and related methods, with improved performance over existing light emitting diodes. In some embodiments, light emitter devices included herein include a submount, a light emitter, a light affecting material, and a wavelength conversion component. Wavelength conversion components provided herein include a transparent substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a phosphor compound disposed on the upper surface or lower surface, wherein the wavelength conversion component is configured to alter a wavelength of a light emitted from a light source when positioned proximate to the light source.

Abstract: Systems for monitoring appliances at a site, such as a household or business office. The appliances can include, for example but not limited to, an electric oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, laundry washer, freezer, pool controller, light bulb, microwave oven, computer, motor vehicle, television, telephone, etc. In many of the embodiments, the appliance has a computer based architecture or a controller that enables communication of data concerning the electronic appliance. In some embodiments the appliance is an apparatus with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or other passive device that can be interrogated for information concerning the appliance.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus may include a hang tag including a frame, a flap, and a strip. The frame may define an opening dimensioned to receive a display fixture and be secured to part of a package that is removable from a second part of the package. The flap may be coupled to the frame, and may fold over an edge of the frame to attach to the second part of the package, forming a seal between the two parts of the package. The strip may be disposed between, and removably coupled to, the flap and the frame. Removing the strip may break the seal between the two parts of the package, thereby enabling the parts of the package to be separated. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Light emitting diode components and devices with a wall of reflective material and having improved performance and beam angle, are provided. Reflective material provided with light emitting diode devices is configured to optimize light reflectivity by altering the composition, thickness, placement and/or angle thereof. Methods of making and assembly light emitting diode components and devices with reflective materials and improved performance, are also provided.

Abstract: A slit slider assembly for providing a plurality of slits. The slit slider assembly includes: a holder including a first channel and a pair of set screws that each has a ball partially extruding into the first channel; and a slit carrier assembly configured to be slidably disposed in the first channel and carry a slit mask that includes a plurality of slits, the slit carrier assembly including a plurality of dimples for receiving a portion of the ball. When the balls of the pair of set screws engage two dimples of the plurality of the dimples, the holder is configured to pass light through one of the plurality of slits that corresponds to the two dimples.

Abstract: A post holder for holding a post in place. The post holder includes: a casing including a hollow cylinder and a clamping flag defined by a cutout formed in the hollow cylinder; first and second brackets detachably secured to the casing; a cylindrical rod disposed between the first and second brackets and secured to the first and second brackets; and a levered cam disposed between the first and second brackets and having a shape of a comma that includes a tail and a circular disk. The circular disk has a hole that the cylindrical rod passes through, where the hole is offset from a center of the circular disk so that a level of a clamping force that the circular disk applies to the clamping flag changes as the levered cam rotates relative to the casing.