Abstract: Disclosed is an operating system (OS) discovery mode that identifies and provides access to OS and/or third-party provided features within an applicable region of a desktop. In some configurations, once the discovery mode is activated, the content displayed by the applicable region is analyzed to identify content usable by OS and/or third-party provided features. Visual cues are rendered in the applicable region near the identified content, highlighting the availability of the OS and/or third-party provided features. Users may interact with the visual cues to manipulate the underlying content or to invoke the OS and/or third-party provided features. OS and/or third-party provided features may modify content displayed by an application, launch an inline micro-experience, crop or export images, etc. While in the discovery mode, visual cues are highlighted as a discovery mouse cursor moves around the desktop.

Abstract: A lighter than air platform an unfinned envelope having two or more propulsion elements coupled with the unfinned envelope proximate to the center of gravity. At least one navigation sensor is configured to monitor an actual flight path of the unfinned envelope, and at least one perturbation sensor is configured to monitor one or more perturbations of the unfinned envelope. A navigation controller is configured to guide the unfinned envelope with coordinated propulsion of the two or more propulsion elements. The navigation controller includes a navigation comparator that compares the actual flight path with a specified flight path of the unfinned envelope and determine a navigation instruction. A perturbation comparator compares the navigation instruction with the monitored one or more perturbations to determine a perturbation compensation. A propulsion coordinator controls propulsion values of each of the propulsion elements based on the navigation instruction and the perturbation compensation.

Abstract: An aircraft propulsion system is provided that includes a turbine engine and an exhaust gas condenser. The exhaust gas condenser includes a housing, a nozzle, air scoops, a bank of exhaust gas conduits, and a center collection channel. The housing includes an interior cavity, top and bottom sides, and first and second lateral sides. The bank of exhaust gas conduits is disposed in the interior cavity of the housing and includes exhaust gas conduits and bypass air passages. The exhaust gas conduits and bypass air passages are disposed in an alternating configuration. The center collection channel is disposed radially inside of the bank of exhaust conduits. The exhaust gas conduits and bypass air passages extend spirally along the central axis between the forward and aft ends. Each bypass air passage is in fluid communication with an air scoop and the center collection channel.

Abstract: An introduced autonomous aerial vehicle can include multiple cameras for capturing images of a surrounding physical environment that are utilized for motion planning by an autonomous navigation system. In some embodiments, the cameras can be integrated into one or more rotor assemblies that house powered rotors to free up space within the body of the aerial vehicle. In an example embodiment, an aerial vehicle includes multiple upward-facing cameras and multiple downward-facing cameras with overlapping fields of view to enable stereoscopic computer vision in a plurality of directions around the aerial vehicle. Similar camera arrangements can also be implemented in fixed-wing aerial vehicles.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an elongated band having a first terminal end, a second terminal end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. A plurality of openings extend through the top surface and the bottom surface of the band. A plurality of moveable vibrating elements are coupled to the band at the plurality of openings. A plurality of moveable covers are also coupled to the band. Each of the covers encloses an internal cavity configured to receive one or more of the moveable vibrating elements. A releasable connection assembly includes a first terminal-end connector coupled to the first terminal end of the band and a second terminal-end connector coupled to the second terminal end of the elongated band. The second terminal-end connector is releasably connectable to the first terminal-end connector.

Abstract: An aircraft propulsion system is provided that includes a turbine engine and an exhaust gas condenser. The exhaust gas condenser includes a housing, a nozzle, inlet and outlet air scoops, and an exhaust gas conduit bank. The housing has an interior cavity, top and bottom sides, and first and second lateral sides. The exhaust gas conduit bank is disposed in the interior cavity of the housing. The exhaust gas conduit bank includes a plurality of exhaust gas conduits and bypass air passages that are disposed in an alternating configuration. The exhaust gas conduits extend axially between the forward and aft ends, are open at the forward end and at the nozzle. The bypass air passages receive bypass air from the inlet air scoop and direct the bypass air laterally across the condenser to the outlet air scoop.

Abstract: A fibrous propagation medium includes a volume of refined, acidic wood and/or bark fiber having about 2.3-5.0 vol. % of a particle size of 2.36-4.74 mm (sieve #8), based on the total volume of the wood fiber, moisture content of about 16-28 wt. %, and water holding capacity of about 50-95%, according to the NCSU Promoter Analysis.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices configured to build and utilize an intelligent cipher transfer object are provided. The. intelligent cipher transfer object includes a set of participants protected by cloaking patterns. A portable dynamic rule set, which includes executable code for managing access to the protected set of participants, is included within the intelligent cipher transfer object. For a given user, the intelligent cipher transfer object may provide access to some of the participants while preventing access to other participants, based on the portable dynamic rule set therein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to apparatus, devices, and methods for increasing force distribution at a suture-tissue interface. In some embodiments, a tissue suturing device may include a deployment device and a plurality of tissue supports deployable from the deployment device towards a target tissue. The plurality of tissue supports may each include a central opening for receiving a suture during deployment.

Abstract: Converting data formats in a storage system: converting first data in a first format to second data in a second format, wherein second data in the second format includes a reference to the first data, wherein the first data and the second data are associated with a dataset, including updating the second data to include: a reference to first data associated with a portion of the dataset that precedes a data-converted portion of the dataset; second data associated with the data-converted portion of the dataset, wherein the second data associated with the data-converted portion of the dataset is in the second data format; and a reference to first data associated with a portion of the dataset that follows the data-converted portion of the dataset; and replacing first data associated with the data-converted portion of the dataset with a reference to the second data associated with the data-converted portion of the dataset.

Abstract: A super junction device with an increased voltage rating may be formed by decreasing the width of the P-type region and increasing the doping concentration, while also increasing the height of the overall device. However, instead of etching a trench in the N-type material to fill with the P-type material, a trench may be etched for both the P-type region and an adjacent N-type region. This allows the height of the overall device to be increased while maintaining a feasible aspect ratio for the trench. The P-type material may then be formed as a sidewall liner on the trench that is relatively thin compared to the remaining width of the trench. The trench may then be filled with N-type material such that the P-type region fills the space between the N-type regions without any voids or seams, while having a width that would be unattainable using traditional etch-and-fill methods for the P-type region alone.

Abstract: A patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure attachable to the frame member.

Abstract: A device for the ionization of gaseous media, comprising a feed channel (101) having a gas feed, a distribution channel (104) having at least one gas outlet, and at least one ionization unit (304), wherein the at least one ionization unit (304) is designed as a connecting channel from the feed channel (101) to the distribution channel (104) and is provided with an electrode (102) and an associated counter electrode (106). The electrode (102) is configured to ionize gas flowing through the ionization unit (304) from the feed channel (101) to the distribution channel (104), wherein the gas flows around the electrode (102), and the at least one gas outlet is designed in the form of one or more nozzles (107) or a plurality of openings (107).

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices configured to build and utilize an intelligent cipher transfer object are provided. The. intelligent cipher transfer object includes a set of participants protected by cloaking patterns. A portable dynamic rule set, which includes executable code for managing access to the protected set of participants, is included within the intelligent cipher transfer object. For a given user, the intelligent cipher transfer object may provide access to some of the participants while preventing access to other participants, based on the portable dynamic rule set therein.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automated preparation and delivery of a beverage. A first cup-transfer-mechanism is configured to receive a cup from a cup dispenser and to move the cup along a first axis within the apparatus during the preparation of the beverage. A second cup-transfer mechanism is configured to receive the cup containing the beverage from the first cup-transfer mechanism after the beverage has been prepared, wherein the second cup-transfer mechanism is configured to move the cup along at least one of a second axis and a third axis within the apparatus, wherein the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are mutually perpendicular. A pick-up station where the customer picks up its beverage is configured to receive the cup from the second cup-transfer mechanism and to make room to receive subsequent cups without requiring human interaction. Multiple beverages can be prepared and delivered simultaneously.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automated preparation and delivery of a beverage. A first cup-transfer-mechanism is configured to receive a cup from a cup dispenser and to move the cup along a first axis within the apparatus during the preparation of the beverage. A second cup-transfer mechanism is configured to receive the cup containing the beverage from the first cup-transfer mechanism after the beverage has been prepared, wherein the second cup-transfer mechanism is configured to move the cup along at least one of a second axis and a third axis within the apparatus, wherein the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are mutually perpendicular. A pick-up station where the customer picks up its beverage is configured to receive the cup from the second cup-transfer mechanism and to make room to receive subsequent cups without requiring human interaction. Multiple beverages can be prepared and delivered simultaneously.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to human monoclonal IgE antibodies, and IgG antibodies engineered therefrom. Such engineered antibodies can be used to blunt pathologic IgE responses in subjects, such as in the detection, treatment and prevention of allergies, such as those to peanut allergens.