Abstract: A method for an interactive storytelling system is described. The method includes parsing collected story narratives into a plurality of story narratives linked by story development questions. The method also includes presenting a selected story narrative, including a selected story development question regarding a prediction of a story development in the selected narrative. The method further includes determining a difference between the story development in the selected narrative and an answer received in response to the selected story development question. The method also includes selecting a next, selected story narrative of the story development based on the difference, including a next selected story development question regarding a next prediction of the story development in the next, selected narrative.

Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed are directed to a virtual simulation of chargers in a real-world environment having a wiring system using, a camera, an augmented reality (AR) interface, and a processor operable to generate a virtual charger representing a charger superimposed on the real-world environment, receive data responsive to a user interaction using the AR interface to operate the virtual charger, update the virtual charger superimposed on the real-world environment based on the operation, and wherein the virtual charger includes a connector and a charging cable including a first end and a second end, the first end operable to be connected to the connector, and the second end operable to be connected to the wiring system.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed include identifying a topic and a perspective of an input text to be sent to a receiver, determining a receiver perspective based on the topic of the input text and a receiver persona associated with the receiver, determining, by comparing the perspective of the input text and the perspective of the receiver, whether the input text includes a language having an offensive probability beyond an offensive probability threshold, after determining that the input text includes the language having the offensive probability beyond the offensive probability threshold, providing an option to modify the input text on a user interface of the sender, and modifying the input text to have the offensive probability below the offensive probability threshold when the option is selected.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for treating diseases mediated by a P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, wherein X is O, D, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein.

Abstract: In various examples, a header of an implantable device includes a first header portion and a second header portion at least partially disengageable from the first header portion. In a closed configuration, the first header portion is fully engaged with the second header portion, and in an open configuration, the first header portion is at least partially disengaged from the second header portion. At least one bore within the header is sized and shaped to accommodate a proximal end of a lead. The bore is split substantially longitudinally to form a first bore portion and a second bore portion. With the proximal end of the lead disposed within the bore and a positioning feature interacting with a lead feature, at least one lead contact aligns with at least one header contact to allow the at least one lead contact to electrically couple to the at least one header contact.

Abstract: A method for an electric vehicle trip simulator is described. The method includes determining parameters for an upcoming trip of an electric vehicle, including at least a start location and a destination location. The method also includes analyzing data associated with a plurality of points of interest between the start location and the destination location. The method further includes selecting a set of locations from the plurality of points of interest for the upcoming trip of the electric vehicle, according to the analyzing of the data. The method also includes displaying a travel order recommendation associated with the set of locations selected for the upcoming trip of the electric vehicle, including at least one charging station location according to a current charge capacity of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: Methods for treating respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases mediated by a P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein D, X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to encouraging exploration within a computing application. In one embodiment, a system includes a processor and a memory storing machine-readable instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to identify when a user is stuck in a repetitive pattern within a computing application. When the user is stuck in the repetitive pattern the instructions, the instructions when executed by the processor, cause the processor to encourage the user to further explore the computing application by 1) intervening in user activity within the computing application and 2) presenting attention-capturing content that is targeted to the user and unrelated to a domain of content accessed by the user within the computing application.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to Bacilli combinations consisting essentially of, or consisting of, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus pumilus, and Bacillus subtilis. This disclosure also includes compositions of and methods of administering a Bacilli combination further comprising an additional component, such as, for example, a carrier, chemical, feed, feed supplement, plant compound and/or vitamin, and any combinations thereof. In some aspects, compositions can include dry spores, liquid culture, and/or aqueous solutions, and combinations thereof. In some aspects, disclosed compositions treat, prevent, and/or inhibit occurrence of microbial infection in livestock. For example, some aspects include methods and compositions to treat, prevent, and/or inhibit pathogen infections in animals.

Abstract: In various examples, a header of an implantable device includes a first header portion and a second header portion at least partially disengageable from the first header portion. In a closed configuration, the first header portion is fully engaged with the second header portion, and in an open configuration, the first header portion is at least partially disengaged from the second header portion. At least one bore within the header is sized and shaped to accommodate a proximal end of a lead. The bore is split substantially longitudinally to form a first bore portion and a second bore portion. With the proximal end of the lead disposed within the bore and a positioning feature interacting with a lead feature, at least one lead contact aligns with at least one header contact to allow the at least one lead contact to electrically couple to the at least one header contact.

Abstract: A safety cap fitting apparatus for use in cleaning a piping system, the apparatus comprising: a) a housing having a hollow bore; b) a flange adapter on said housing, the flange adapter having a flange adapter central axis; and c) a pipe nipple extension mounted to and extending from the housing; wherein the pipe nipple extension has a pipe nipple extension central axis that forms an angle with the flange adapter central axis; wherein the housing has an outer wall, a distal end that attaches to the flange adapter, and a proximal end that has an opening to the hollow bore; and wherein the pipe nipple extension attaches to the housing providing a second opening to the hollow bore, the pipe nipple extension having an outer wall, an inner bore, a distal end that attaches to the housing, and a proximal end that is an open end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser section or assembly. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for cleaning oil and gas well riser sections wherein a specially configured cap or pair of caps are fitted to the ends of the riser which enable pressure washing cleaning tools (or a camera) to be inserted into and through the riser cleaner fluid continuously recirculates so that relatively small volume of cleaning fluid (for example between about 700 and 1,000 gallons) is required. The cleaning process uses a volume of cleaning fluid that is discharged from the riser pipe at a relatively high temperature of about between 10° and 180° F. Such a high temperature cleaning fluid could possibly damage the pump that is used for supplying pressurized fluid to the cleaning tool.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to chemical compounds and to the use of such compounds in the treatment of diseases associated with an adrenergic receptor. Disclosed herein is a compound according to Formula (I) or an optically pure stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or prodrug thereof. Further disclosed herein is a compound according to Formula (II) or an optically pure stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: A method comprises identifying a representation of first statistical information in a document, identifying descriptive text that describes the first statistical information, determining whether the descriptive text accurately describes the first statistical information, and upon determination that the descriptive text does not accurately describe the first statistical information, generating alternative descriptive text that accurately describes the first statistical information.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for treating diseases mediated by a P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, wherein X is O, D, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of cleaning and inspection of drilling mud carrying flow lines, each flow line having an inner surface. The method includes affixing a fitting to the flow line, the fitting having a main flow channel and a branch flow channel extending at an angle from said main flow channel. A first end portion of the fitting can have an attachment that enables connection of the fitting to the flow line at one flow line end portion. A second end portion of the fitting can have one or more doors that can be moved between opened and closed positions, the door or doors providing an opening that is not closed when the doors are in the closed position. A suction line can be connected to the branch flow channel. A cleaning tool can be guided first into the fitting and then into the flow line using a fluid carrying cable. The cleaning tool and jetting fluid can be used to clean drilling mud and debris from the inner surface of the flow line.

Abstract: Example implementations described herein systems and method for providing a platform to facilitate augmented reality (AR) overlays, which can involve stabilizing video received from a first device for display on a second device and for input made to a portion of the stabilized video at the second device, generating an AR overlay on a display of the first device corresponding to the portion of the stabilized video.

Abstract: A method for an electric vehicle trip simulator is described. The method includes determining parameters for an upcoming trip of an electric vehicle, including at least a start location and a destination location. The method also includes analyzing data associated with a plurality of points of interest between the start location and the destination location. The method further includes selecting a set of locations from the plurality of points of interest for the upcoming trip of the electric vehicle, according to the analyzing of the data. The method also includes displaying a travel order recommendation associated with the set of locations selected for the upcoming trip of the electric vehicle, including at least one charging station location according to a current charge capacity of the electric vehicle.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and non-transitory machine-readable mediums for ranking on an absolute scale include displaying, on an electronic display, a first handle, a second handle, and an interactor, determining a value of the first handle and a value of the second handle based on their respective positions on the interactor, in response to a user dragging the first and second handles on the interactor, and determining a rank of the first and second handles based on the values of the first and second handles, in response to the user dragging the first and second handles on the interactor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for cleaning an oil and gas well riser section or assembly. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for cleaning oil and gas well riser sections wherein a specially configured cap or pair of caps are fitted to the ends of the riser which enable pressure washing cleaning tools (or a camera) to be inserted into and through the riser cleaner fluid continuously recirculates so that relatively small volume of cleaning fluid (for example between about 700 and 1,000 gallons) is required. The cleaning process uses a volume of cleaning fluid that is discharged from the riser pipe at a relatively high temperature of about between 100 and 180° F. Such a high temperature cleaning fluid could possibly damage the pump that is used for supplying pressurized fluid to the cleaning tool.