Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a seeding system having a seed transport mechanism configured to transport a seed along a transport route, a seed sensor configured to sense presence of the seed at a first location along the transport route, and a motor configured to drive movement of the seed transport mechanism to transport the seed from the first location to a second location in which the seed is released from the seed transport mechanism. A processing system is configured to track a position of the seed along the transport route based on an indication of the sensed presence of the seed at the first location and detected movement of the seed transport mechanism, and generate a motor operating parameter based on the tracked position of the seed and a target parameter for releasing the seed. The motor of the seeding system is operated based on the motor operating parameter.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques are disclosed for managing electrical stimulation therapy and/or sensing of physiological signals such as brain signals. For example, a system may assist a clinician in identifying one or more electrode combinations for sensing a brain signal. In another example, a user interface may display brain signal information and values of a stimulation parameter at least partially defining electrical stimulation delivered to a patient when the brain signal information was sensed.

Abstract: A system for monitoring shopping baskets (e.g., baskets on human-propelled carts, motorized carts, or hand-carried baskets) can include a computer vision unit that can image a surveillance region (e.g., an exit to a store), determine whether a basket is empty or loaded with merchandise, and assess a potential for theft of the merchandise. The computer vision unit can include a camera and an image processor programmed to execute a computer vision algorithm to identify shopping baskets and determine a load status of the basket. The computer vision algorithm can comprise a neural network. The system can identify an at least partially loaded shopping basket that is exiting the store, without indicia of having paid for the merchandise, and execute an anti-theft action, e.g., actuating an alarm, notifying store personnel, activating a store surveillance system, activating an anti-theft device associated with the basket (e.g., a locking shopping cart wheel), etc.

Abstract: The present invention features nucleic acid trans-splicing molecules (e.g., pre-mRNA trans-splicing molecules (RTMs)) capable of correcting one or more mutations in the ABCA4 gene or the CEP290 gene. Such molecules are useful in the treatment of disorders associated with mutations in ABCA4, such as Stargardt Disease (e.g., Stargardt Disease 1) and disorders associated with a mutation in CEP290, such as Leber congenital amourosis 10 (LCA 10). Also provided by the invention described herein are methods of using the nucleic acid trans-splicing molecules for correcting mutations in ABCA4 and CEP290 and for treating disorders associated with mutations in ABCA4 and CEP290, such as Stargardt Disease and LCA 10.

Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a first scroll member, a second scroll member, and an aerostatic thrust bearing. The aerostatic thrust bearing forms a layer of gas between the second scroll member and a fixed supporting member to support the second scroll member as the second scroll member rotates and/or orbits. Also disclosed is a method of supporting a rotating/orbiting scroll member in a scroll compressor. The method including supplying pressurized gas to an aerostatic thrust bearing such that a layer of gas is formed between the rotating/orbiting scroll member and a fixed supporting member.

Abstract: Embodiments provide techniques for illustrating and manipulating flight parameters communicated to an aircraft. More specifically, techniques disclosed herein provide a graphical user interface (GUI) that enables the adjustment of flight parameters via a translucent or transparent compass rose icon overlaid on a flight map, to intuitively select, transmit, and execute commands at an aircraft. For example, a controller may adjust one or more flight parameters, such as speed, heading, and/or altitude of an aircraft, such as an autonomous aircraft, by dragging an arrow icon around a compass rose icon displayed in connection with the aircraft on the GUI.

Abstract: A connector element having a body portion having a substantially planar first abutment surface, a substantially planar second abutment surface, and a corner surface extending between a terminating edge of the first abutment surface and a terminating edge of the second abutment surface, wherein the first abutment surface and the second abutment surface are formed at substantially 90° relative to one another; one or more protrusions extending perpendicular to the first abutment surface; one or more protrusions extending perpendicular to the second abutment surface; at least one first deflectable flexible finger extending from the first abutment surface; and at least one second deflectable flexible finger extending from the second abutment surface, wherein at least a portion of each deflectable flexible finger extends substantially perpendicular to a respective abutment surface, and wherein each deflectable flexible finger comprises a tang that extends to form a camming surface and a shoulder.

Abstract: A swept wind turbine blade (20) includes a blade body (24) extending along a length between a root (26) and a tip (28) of the blade (20). A pitch axis (36) extends through the root (26) of the blade (20). A reference line (48) defines a deviation from the pitch axis (36) and corresponds to a swept shape of the blade (20) along its length. The reference line (48) has a zero sweep at the root (26), a zero slope at the root (26), and a positive curvature (66) along a segment within 25% of the length from the root (26) to the tip (28) of the blade (20).

Abstract: A swept wind turbine blade (20) includes a blade body (24) extending along a length between a root (26) and a tip (28) of the blade (20). A pitch axis (36) extends through the root (26) of the blade (20). A reference line (48) defines a deviation from the pitch axis (36) and corresponds to a swept shape of the blade (20) along its length. The reference line (48) has a zero sweep at the root (26), a zero slope at the root (26), and a positive curvature (66) along a segment within 25% of the length from the root (26) to the tip (28) of the blade (20).

Abstract: An expression shoe includes a pedal, a base, and a bearing arrangement rotatably connecting the pedal to the base. A sensor arrangement produces a senor signal corresponding to a rotational position of the pedal with respect to the base. The sensor includes a hall-effect sensor mounted to one of the pedal and the base and a magnetic field producing device mounted to the other of the pedal and the base for producing a linear output signal in response to movement of the pedal relative to the base.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. The signal line may be connected to a communication device such as a communication cradle. The portable computer may detect a signal on the signal line to determine whether the communication device is actively connected to the portable computer. If the communication device is actively connected, the portable computer suspends implementation of a time-out feature that would otherwise reduce power consumption of the portable computer.

Abstract: A water purification arrangement which uses as the water treating agent ionized oxygen allotrope gas in multiple (multivalent) ion charge forms (as distinguished from common chemical treatment substances), in which the raw material for practicing the invention is ambient atmospheric air, and specifically its atmospheric oxygen content. The arrangement provided has a gas flow path having multivalent oxygen ion allotrope forming sites that each include a magnetic flux field energy zone within the ambient air flow path characterized by interacting multi-polar magnets that exert flux fields across the flow path, and one or more elongate oxygen photolysis lamps enveloping the flux with ultraviolet light wave length ionizing electronvolt radiant energy emissions. The ambient atmospheric air is passed in a continuous flow through the flow path and then is conveyed to and is interspersed in the water to treated in a continuous flow application.

Abstract: A water purification arrangement which uses as the water treating agent ionized oxygen allotrope gas in multiple (multivalent) ion charge forms (as distinguished from common chemical treatment substances), in which the raw material for practicing the invention is ambient atmospheric air, and specifically its atmospheric oxygen content. The arrangement provided has a gas flow path having multivalent oxygen ion allotrope forming sites that each include a magnetic flux field energy zone within the ambient air flow path characterized by interacting multi-polar magnets that exert flux fields across the flow path, and one or more elongate oxygen photolysis lamps enveloping the flux with ultraviolet light wave length ionizing electronvolt radiant energy emissions. The ambient atmospheric air is passed in a continuous flow through the flow path and then is conveyed to and is interspersed in the water to be treated in a continuous flow application.