Abstract: A computer implemented method synchronizes content state on multiple devices that are independently accessing the content. Each device synchronizes their clock and broadcasts an update message that includes an update message timestamp obtained from the clock and a playing state of content being played on the device. Update messages are received from the other devices and the corresponding time stamps are compared to identify the most recent update message and most recent playing state of the content. Each device updates to play the content from the most recent playing state included in the most recent update message.

Abstract: A method for reducing alarm notifications from a security system deploying a plurality of cameras within a monitored area includes processing a first video stream captured by the first camera of the security system to detect an alarm event observed in the Field of View (FOV) of the first camera and processing a second video stream captured by a second camera of the security system to detect the same alarm event observed in the FOV of the second camera. A combined alarm notification corresponding to the alarm event is sent, wherein the combined alarm notification includes the alarm event and may identify the first camera and the second camera as both detecting the same alarm event in their respective FOVs.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes at least one spark igniter containing an insulated cable where at least a first end of the insulated cable is positioned within a reaction zone of the fuel cell system. A power supply is configured to provide a direct current (DC) voltage to the at least one spark igniter such that a spark is generated at the first end of the insulated cable.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method for determining a contact angle, a wettability, or both, of one or more types of solid particles within a geological formation. The method may include identifying a relative conductive of the type of solid particles and identifying a frequency range for one or more EM measurements. The method may also include determining a contact angle associated with at least one type of solid particles within the geological formation using the electromagnetic measurements corresponding to the frequency range.

Abstract: A system may include a resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor configured to sense a physical quantity, and a measurement circuit communicatively coupled to the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor and configured to measure one or more resonance parameters associated with the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor and indicative of the physical quantity and, in order to maximize dynamic range in determining the physical quantity from the one or more resonance parameters, dynamically modify, across the dynamic range, either of reliance on the one or more resonance parameters in determining the physical quantity or one or more resonance properties of the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wind turbine for generating electrical energy from exhaust energy and a system thereof. The wind turbine comprises a plurality of 3D Sphero dynamic blades, a rotor, and a generator. Each of the plurality of blades is configured to receive exhaust air from air exhausting devices, such as, industrial exhaust fans or ventilators, and is configured to rotate. The rotation of the plurality of blades is self-controlled and generates non-uniform AC power. The system comprises a rectifier and an inverter to convert the non-uniform AC power into a uniform AC power, which is fed to a power grid or is used in the premises.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media, software, and apparatuses may calculate and inform a consumer of company privacy scores corresponding to companies with which the consumer has a corresponding account, or for a company associated with a website that a consumer may visit. A consumer privacy score may also be determined, based on the company privacy scores. The company privacy scores may be based on a calculation including elements of a privacy practice of the corresponding company and elements of a privacy policy of the corresponding company.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for managing digital currency is provided. The present invention may include initializing a digital wallet. The present invention may include receiving one or more digital currencies. The present invention may include performing one or more transactions using the one or more digital currencies, wherein each of the one or more transactions has a hash value recorded on a local ledger maintained on the digital wallet. The present invention may include broadcasting the local ledger to a shared ledger maintained by a fund source. The present invention may include synchronizing the digital wallet with the found source by releasing a value held in suspense based on a total value of the one or more digital currencies remaining on the digital wallet.

Abstract: Systems and method for improving query performance by querying an appropriate database engine based on the operation of the query request is provided. In one aspect, this approach involves querying a row-oriented database, querying a column-oriented database, or blacklisting the query request. In particular, updating the column-oriented database involves delete and insert operations. By maintaining updated databases and querying appropriate database engines, the response time of a query request may be improved.

Abstract: System and method simulate power distribution system reconfigurations for multiple contingencies. Decision tree model is instantiated as a graph with nodes and edges corresponding to simulated outage states of one or more buses in the power distribution system and simulated states of reconfigurable switches in the power distribution system, Edges related to each outage are disconnected. A reconfiguration path is determined with a plurality of switches reconfigured to a closed state by an iteration of tree search algorithms. A simulation estimates feeder cable and transformer loading and bus voltages on the reconfigured path for comparing against constraints including system capacity ratings and minimum voltage.

Abstract: Provided are methods for treating macular degeneration, optionally macular degeneration, in subject in need thereof. In some embodiments, the methods include administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of fluoxetine in an amount and via a route sufficient to treat or prevent development of macular degeneration in the subjects. Also provided are methods for inhibiting activation of an NLRP3-ASC inflammasome in the subjects, inhibiting ASC speck formation in the subjects, inhibiting Alu RNA-induced RPE degeneration in the subjects, and treatment and/or prevention of the development of diseases, disorders, and/ or conditions.

Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that initiate an action based on a detected gaze direction oriented towards a target area (e.g., a hot corner/zone). For example, an example process may include producing a reflection by directing light towards an eye using an illuminator, receiving sensor data from a sensor, wherein a direction of sensing by the sensor (e.g., the optical axis of the camera) and a direction from the eye to a target area are approximately aligned, determining a reflective property (e.g., a spectral property) of the reflection based on the sensor data, detecting that a gaze direction of the eye is approximately oriented towards the target area (e.g., a hot zone/spot) based on the reflective property, and initiating an action based on detecting that the gaze direction is approximately oriented towards the target area.

Abstract: A system may include a resonant sensor configured to sense a physical quantity, a measurement circuit communicatively coupled to the resonant sensor and configured to measure one or more resonance parameters associated with the resonant sensor and indicative of the physical quantity using an incident/quadrature detector having an incident channel and a quadrature channel and perform a calibration of a non-ideality between the incident channel and the quadrature channel of the system, the calibration comprising determining the non-ideality by controlling the sensor signal, an oscillation signal for the incident channel, and an oscillation signal for the quadrature channel; and correcting for the non-ideality.

Abstract: The system for designing advanced Kaplan turbine-based on advanced blade design of a hydro powered turbine comprises an EES for calculating and determining a set of parameters involved in the designing of Kaplan turbine blade; a designing user interface for designing a 3d-model of the Kaplan turbine blade; an analyzing unit for CFD analysis of the turbine models on based on the K-omega turbulent model with a Y+ of 1, wherein the turbulent model is used to ensure the near wall function of water and the rotational pressure applied on the blades thereby generating results of the analysis using CFD post and plotted on a table for the comparative study of the blade models; and a manufacturing unit for manufacturing Kaplan turbine blade based on comparative study of the blade models using a machine learning approach.

Abstract: An implant delivery system comprises an elongate tubular member having a lumen, a tubular implant coaxially disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member, and a delivery assembly having a distal portion coaxially disposed within tubular implant. The delivery assembly comprises a delivery wire, an engaging bumper fixedly coupled to the delivery wire, a stopper bumper fixedly coupled to the delivery wire, and a floating element slidably coupled around the delivery wire and disposed between the bumpers, thereby limiting linear translation of the floating element therebetween. The floating element has an engaging portion configured to engage the engaging bumper when the delivery wire is axially translated relative to the elongate member in a first direction. The floating element is configured to radially expand outward to frictionally engage the implant when the engaging portion of the floating element engages the engaging bumper.

Abstract: In some examples, a data management and storage (DMS) platform comprises peer DMS nodes in a node cluster, a distributed data store comprising local and cloud storage, and at least one processor configured to perform operations in a method of creating a local consolidated patch file from a patch file chain stored in the cloud storage. Example operations comprise, in a first dry-run phase, creating a patch file image of data blocks in one or more cloud patch files stored in the cloud storage; in a second data-transfer phase, downloading at least some of the data blocks from the cloud patch files identified by the patch file image; and creating and storing, in the local storage, the local consolidated patch file using the downloaded data blocks.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a filter arrangement for a reductant supply system of a selective catalytic reduction system. The reductant supply system comprises a tank and a suction tube mounted at least partially in the tank for receiving reductant liquid from the tank. The filter arrangement comprises a restraining body, a filter at least partially forming a filter chamber, a filter outlet from the filter chamber formed through the restraining body and/or filter and a filter mount mounted to the restraining body and/or filter. The restraining body extends radially outwardly from the filter mount and is configured to restrain the filter such that, under the effect of buoyancy in the tank in use, gas in the filter chamber is directed towards the filter outlet.

Abstract: The system and methods discussed herein provide for filtering out noisy application signatures to improve the precision of first packet application classification. In some implementations, the system receive application signatures from devices along with their network identifiers. Based upon the frequency at which identical application signatures appear as originating from distinct network environments, the system determines the validity of application signatures and avoids storing irrelevant information for routing network traffic.

Abstract: In integrated circuit packages, a coaxial pair of signals are routed through a plated through hole between circuitry on one face of the core substrate material with circuitry on an opposing face of the core substrate material. Provided are methods and apparatuses where signals are routed within a concentric reference conductor within traditional package substrates. Methods for forming a hole in the core substrate material through which the coaxial pair of signals is passed on a fine pitch.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to techniques for improving map labeling and in particular, for automating process of semantically labeling maps used for autonomous vehicle (AV) navigation. In some aspects, a process of the disclosed technology includes steps for receiving a three-dimensional (3D) Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) map, processing the 3D LiDAR map to produce a 2D map, rasterizing the 2D map into a plurality of map tiles, and providing one or more of the map tiles to a machine-learning (ML) labeler, wherein the ML labeler is configured to identify and label image features in at least one of the one or more map tiles. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.