Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to operating an electronic game according to a graph presentation representing a current state and possible future states for the game. Various embodiments described herein provide the player with a graph representing possible choices during game play with each choice influencing a future state and flow of the game. Embodiments allow player input as well as randomness to navigate the graph and determine the flow and outcomes of the game. Various embodiments determine how the player can navigate the graph, how the prizes are awarded based on the graph, and how the player can change the graph.

Abstract: The network system triggers registration of the start of a transport journey in response to a communication of a transport user device and a transport provider device with each other, performs a continuous coordinated proximity monitoring to verify the identity of a transport user and a transport provider vehicle, and triggers registration of the end of the transport journey through communication of the transport user device and the transport provider device with each other.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining when an electronic correspondence is reviewed by a consumer, and referencing this information when generating a subsequent electronic correspondence. The information may be used to determine when to send the subsequent electronic correspondence to the consumer. For example, the subsequent correspondence may be sent at the same time of day as when the consumer is determined to have previously reviewed an electronic correspondence. The information may also be used to determine what to include in the subsequent electronic correspondence. For example, time-sensitive promotions that are selected based on the information identifying the previous time at which the consumer reviewed a previous electronic correspondence, may be included in the subsequent electronic correspondence.

Abstract: A pigtail catheter may include an elongate shaft having a curled distal tip, a tubular sheath slidably disposed over the elongate shaft, and a compliant expandable member fixed to the elongate shaft and the tubular sheath. A transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system may include the pigtail catheter, a TAVR delivery device comprising an elongate shaft having an implant holding portion proximate a distal end thereof, and a TAVR implant disposed within the holding portion in a collapsed configuration, the TAVR implant comprising an expandable framework including a lower crown disposed at an upstream end and an upper crown disposed downstream of 10 the lower crown. The compliant expandable member is configured to identify a downstream extent of a surgical aortic valve implant disposed within an ascending aorta prior to deploying the TAVR implant.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems, methods and media for rendering objects translucent and for recovery of anatomical information blocked by the objects in medical images.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and a computer system are provided for selecting active or passive decryption mode when observing network traffic between a downstream client and an upstream server. The method includes selecting a decryption mode in an initial stage of setting up a secure session based on a determination of a most probable decryption mode based on decryption modes used for similar and/or past secure sessions, wherein the initial stage is when the client initiates a transport layer connection before the transport layer connection or the secure session is established. The method further includes validating the selected decryption mode at least once during the secure session based on whether the selected decryption mode is actually and/or is probably supported based on security algorithms supported by the client and/or server, and switching the decryption mode based on a result of validating the selected decryption mode.

Abstract: A method may include storing information in a supply mesh. The supply mesh may include two or more value links. The method may include determining that a first value link of the two or more value links fulfills a value link condition of a second value link. The method may include providing a transaction proposal to the first value link. The transaction proposal may include an amount of private currency. The method may include receiving, from the first value link, a transaction acceptance to the transaction proposal. The method may include transferring the amount of private currency from the second value link to the first value link. The method may include confirming completion of a transaction between the first value link and the second value link. The transaction may be based on the transaction proposal. Other methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery management system (BMS) can manage an energy storage device. The BMS can include an ultrasound emitter, an ultrasound receiver, a data memory, and a data processor. The ultrasound emitter can direct ultrasound energy into the energy storage device, and the ultrasound receiver can detect ultrasound energy exiting from the energy storage device. The data memory can be configured to store (i) a capture data instance derived from the detected ultrasound energy exiting the energy storage device and (ii) baseline ultrasound data captured during a plurality of normal charging/discharging cycles of the energy storage device. The data processor can be configured to compare the capture data instance with the baseline ultrasound data, and determine an abnormal operating state of the capture data instance as compared with the baseline ultrasound data.

Abstract: Example systems and methods correctly align or register a first image with a second image using user input to identify location(s) of interest in the overlay image. The system can ask a user to select a vertebral level of interest on a screen displaying the baseline and/or the overlay image. Then, the user input can be advantageously to guide subsequent image registration steps. The systems and methods herein may also be used to augment an existing image-recognition algorithm.

Abstract: Clutch assemblies and related systems are provided. In some embodiments, the system comprises the clutch assembly, a circulation assembly, and an actuation mechanism operatively connected to the clutch assembly and the circulation assembly. In some embodiments, the clutch assembly allows for selective rotation of a bottom hole assembly of a drill string and the circulation assembly allows for selective exhausting of drilling fluid from the drill string. Related drill strings and methods for drilling a borehole are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with corona virus infection including porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) and/or porcine deltacorona virus (PDCoV). The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen, and/or an adjuvant inactivated/killed PDCoV (e.g., chemically inactivated PDCoV virus), and/or recombinant PDCoV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and/or PDCoV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and/or porcine deltacorona virus vaccine are also provided.

Abstract: A loudspeaker transducer diaphragm or cone (e.g., 201, 301 or 401) is configured with arcuate protrusions that project distally from the main forward or distal surface 230 to provide stiffening and a break-up of resonant vibration modes when the loudspeaker is in use. The protrusions (e.g., 210, 310 or 410) are convex on one surface 230 and concave on the opposite surface 234, so their average thickness is similar to the frustoconical areas of the cone, i.e. they are shell-like in nature rather than solid mounds or walls. The protrusions 210 are generally curved as they run radially from the inner opening 204 to the outer peripheral edge to encourage modal break-up (suppressing strong vibrational modes, e.g., as in region 155).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method performed by a microcontroller of an electronic device includes accessing one or more real-time sensor data associated with one or more sensors of the electronic device, determining, by a machine-learning model running on the microcontroller, that an anomalous event has occurred on the electronic device by processing the one or more real-time sensor data with the machine-learning model, and sending, upon the determination that the anomalous event has occurred, a notification regarding the anomalous event to an application running on the electronic device.

Abstract: Aspects of the embodiments are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products that facilitate a downstream port to operate in Separate Reference Clocks with Independent Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) (SRIS) mode. The system can determine that the downstream port supports one or more SRIS selection mechanisms; determine a system clock configuration from the downstream port to a corresponding upstream port connected to the downstream port by the PCIe-compliant link; set an SRIS mode in the downstream port; and transmit data across the link from the downstream port using the determined system clock configuration.

Abstract: A step assembly for a work vehicle includes a top portion configured to engage a base portion of the step assembly while in an engaged state. The top portion is configured to be disposed above the base portion while in the engaged state. The top portion is also configured to cover an operational component of the work vehicle while in the engaged state. The top portion is also configured to be disposed on a ground surface while in a disengaged state to support a standing operator in a stable configuration and to elevate the standing operator relative to the ground surface.

Abstract: An item delivery system can include a conveyor. The conveyor can be positioned in a delivery vehicle, for example. The conveyor can include a conveyance surface for receiving items and dividers. While remaining coupled with the conveyance surface, the dividers can move between a storage configuration and an operating configuration. In the operating configuration, the dividers can be positioned between the items. The conveyor can move the items to a position for removal. The removal position may correspond to an area accessible from an operator area of the delivery vehicle, for example.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems, methods and media for rendering objects translucent and for recovery of anatomical information blocked by the objects in medical images.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods that provide a secondary game displayed in a primary manner and associated with a primary game displayed in a secondary manner. In various embodiments, the play of the secondary game is at least partially based on and indirectly dependent on the wager on the play of the primary game. In various embodiments, the play of the secondary game is at least partially based on and directly dependent on the wager on the play of the primary game. In various embodiments, the play of the secondary game is fully based on and directly dependent on the wager on the play of the primary game. In various embodiments, the play of the secondary game is solely based on and directly dependent on the wager on the play of the primary game.

Abstract: A merchandise product is provided with a combination square having a head having a blade receiving slot and a blade releasably received in the blade receiving slot. The merchandise product includes a packaging card including a retainer structure configured to retain the head to the packaging card, a slot extending through the packaging card, and a retention member configured to pass through the slot and the blade. The retention member is configured to slide along a length of the slot and allow rotation of the blade about the retention member.

Abstract: Imaging systems and methods may facilitate positioning an imaging device in a procedure room. A 3D image of a subject may be obtained, where the subject is to have a procedure performed thereon. A view of the 3D image of the subject may be adjusted to a desired view and an associated 2D image reconstruction at the desired view may be obtained. A position for the imaging device that is associated with the desired view of the 3D image of the subject may be identified. Adjusting a view of the 3D image to a desired view and obtaining a 2D image reconstruction may be performed pre-procedure, such that a user may be able to create a list of desired views pre. A user may adjust a physical position of the imaging device to obtain reconstructed 2D preview images at the adjusted physical position of the imaging device prior to capturing an image.