Abstract: Stevia varieties with a high content of RebM, are disclosed Further provided are methods for producing Stevia plants having a high RebM content by negatively regulating certain genes selecting the resulting plants, and breeding with such plants to confer such desirable Reb M phenotypes to plant progeny.

Abstract: A carry case for an electronics-enabled eyewear device has incorporated therein electronic components for connection to the eyewear device while storing the eyewear device. The case comprises a rigid frame structure defining an openable holding space for the pair of smart glasses, and a compressible shock-resistant protective cover on the frame structure. The exterior of the case may be predominantly defined by the shock resistant protective cover.

Abstract: Techniques are described for performing vehicle operation that comprises determining, by a computer located in a vehicle, a set of values of a predicted trajectory along which the vehicle is predicted to operate in a driving mode; performing a first determination that the vehicle is operable in the driving mode in response to determining that the set of values of the driving mode is within maximum and minimum values associated with another set of values of a trajectory along which the vehicle is expected to be operated; and causing, in response to the first determination, the vehicle to operate in the driving mode by sending one or more driving related instructions to a device in the vehicle to cause the device to perform cruise control related operations.

Abstract: Techniques are described for performing vehicle operation that comprises determining, by a computer located in a vehicle and for each of a first driving mode and a second driving mode, a set of values of a predicted trajectory along which the vehicle is predicted to operate in a driving mode; performing a first determination that the vehicle is not operable in the first driving mode; performing a second determination that the vehicle is operable in the second driving mode; and causing, in response to the second determination, the vehicle to operate in the second driving mode by sending one or more driving related commands to one or more apparatus in the vehicle.

Abstract: A system may include one or more finger devices that gather input from a user's fingers. A finger device may include one or more self-mixing interferometric proximity sensors that measure a distance to the user's finger. The proximity sensor may measure changes in distance between the proximity sensor and a flexible membrane that rests against a side portion of the user's finger. The self-mixing interferometric proximity sensor may include a laser and a photodiode. In some arrangements, a single laser driver may drive the lasers of multiple self-mixing proximity sensors using time-multiplexing. The self-mixing proximity sensor may operate according to a duty cycle. Interpolation and stitching may be used to determine the total displacement of the user's finger including both the on periods and off periods of the self-mixing proximity sensor.

Abstract: A hub assembly includes a tube having a fist connection portion on each of two ends thereof and each first connection portion has multiple first flat surfaces. Two flange parts are respectively connected to the two ends of the tube and each have a connection part and a second connection portion on two opposite sides thereof. The second connection portion includes an extension part and a groove is defined between the extension part and the flange part. The extension part is shaped to be inserted into the first connection portion corresponding thereto. A tubular member extends through the connection part and the second connection portion of each of the two flange parts. At least one bearing is located between the two flange parts and the tubular member. Two end rings are respectively connected to the connection parts.

Abstract: A spoke assembly for wheels includes multiple spokes connected between the rim and the hub, and each spoke comprises multiple wires and a first end piece and a second end piece are connected to two ends of the spoke. The first end piece includes an elongate first shank with a first reception hole so as to securely receive the first end of the steel cable. The first shanks securely extend through the holes of the hub. The second end piece includes an elongate second shank with a second reception hole in which the second end of the spoke is securely received. A locking member extends through each of the holes in the rim and is threadedly connected to the second end piece.

Abstract: An input stream of graphics primitives may be converted into to a predetermined output stream of graphics primitives by a processor in a graphics pipeline. The processor recognizes a predetermined sequence pattern in the input stream of graphics primitives to the processor. The processor determines whether the recognized sequence pattern can be converted into the one of the plurality of predetermined output streams of graphics primitives. If so, the processor identifies a number of vertices in the recognized sequence pattern and reorders the vertices into a predetermined output pattern. Thereafter, the processor outputs the predetermined output pattern corresponding to one or more graphics processing components.

Abstract: A rear suspension system includes a bottom bracket integrally connected between two respective first ends of two chain stays and the bottom bracket is engaged with a recess defined between two lugs on the conjunction end of the seat tube and the down tube. The chain stay unit includes two first pivot points and two second pivot points. A first link unit has a first end pivotably connected to the first pivot points and a second end of the first link unit is pivotably connected to one of the two lugs. A second link unit has a first end pivotably connected to the second pivot points and a second end of the second link unit is pivotably connected to the other one of the two lugs. The distance between the bottom bracket and the rear wheel axle is not changed when the rear suspension system is activated.

Abstract: An input stream of graphics primitives may be converted into to a predetermined output stream of graphics primitives by a processor in a graphics pipeline. The processor recognizes a predetermined sequence pattern in the input stream of graphics primitives to the processor. The processor determines whether the recognized sequence pattern can be converted into the one of the plurality of predetermined output streams of graphics primitives. If so, the processor identifies a number of vertices in the recognized sequence pattern and reorders the vertices into a predetermined output pattern. Thereafter, the processor outputs the predetermined output pattern corresponding to one or more graphics processing components.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display driver and power supply for use with a telephone dialing circuit reduces the potential of an external power supply to the telephone dialing circuit to a desired voltage level. The reduced potential is then stabilized and a second voltage signal, which is a function of the stabilized voltage signal, is generated to drive and supply power to a liquid crystal display of the telephone dialing circuit. The liquid crystal display driver and power supply and the telephone dialing circuit can be integrated in a single IC chip.