Abstract: The invention is a system and method for establishing an electronic-enhanced methodology for wound care assessment and treatment. Initially, a wound image is received from a mobile device, and the image is analyzed via artificial intelligence to standardize the wound area and tissue type. The wound area and tissue type analytics are then combined with point-of-care wound assessment information manually entered in a proprietary platform. The technological and point-of-care data points are then electronically combined to trigger a standardized dressing guideline with embedded evidence-based standards of care for wound treatment. The electronically generated dressing guideline is then modified over time using machine learning to identify patient and wound characteristics in combination with specific standardized dressing guidelines that result in optimal wound healing.

Abstract: Infusion pump alignment features for vertically-oriented IV tubes are disclosed. In an example, an infusion pump housing includes a tube channel having a radial curvature for bending an IV tube from a horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation when the infusion pump is positioned for operation. The housing also includes a hood having a first side and a second side that are divided by the tube channel. The infusion pump has a door that is connected to the housing for enclosing the tube channel and the hood. The door includes a cavity having dimensions to receive the hood when the door is in a closed position. The hood is configured to engage the cavity to prevent the door from closing if the IV tube is not positioned along the tube channel.

Abstract: A solar panel racking system that can include end clamps, mid clamps, bottom clamps, L-foot adapter assemblies, rails, and L-foot assemblies. The solar panel racking system minimizes the use of tools by snapping many of the mounting components in place. The end clamps, mid clamps, and bottom clamps can snap over the rail sides and lock into upper detented portions of the rail sides. The upper detented portions are structured to prevent upward movement of the end clamps, mid clamps, and bottom clamps. The L-foot adapter body of the L-foot adapter assembly snaps over lower detented portions of rail sides and secures the rail to an L-foot assembly. The end clamps, mid clamps, bottom clamps, rails, and L-foot adapter assemblies are independent of the L-foot assembly, allowing a selection of L-foot assemblies to be used as appropriate with the solar panel racking system.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for thermally cycling a sample. Particular embodiments comprise a first pivot arm configured to pivot around a first pivot axis; a second pivot arm configured to pivot around a second pivot axis; a first thermal mass and a second thermal mass coupled to the first pivot arm; and a third thermal mass and a fourth thermal mass coupled to the second pivot arm, wherein the first and third thermal masses are proximal to the sample when the first and second pivot arms are in a first position, and the second and fourth thermal masses are proximal to the sample when the first and second pivot arms are in a second position.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for securely holding a substrate in a repeatable and predictable manner regardless of substrate inconsistencies or deformities. In particular, described are apparatus and methods for consistently, repeatedly, predictably and securely holding a microscope slide on or within an imaging device. The apparatus may include a holder having securing blocks for securely holding a microscope slide that can be adjusted to account for warpage or deformations that may occur in the microscope slide.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for till management. In one implementation, a recycling of notes is triggered using a recycler controller. The notes are recycled using a cash recycler, and the notes corresponding to a till. A coin value of plurality of coins corresponding to the till is recorded using the recycler controller. The coin value is determined by capturing a weight of a set of coins of the plurality of coins corresponding to a designated coin denomination. The weight of the set of coins is captured using a coin scale. The till is validated based on the coin value and the recycling of the notes.

Abstract: In a communication network that comprises a reciprocal channel between a transmitter and a receiver, the receiver produce a measurement of the reciprocal channel and exploits channel reciprocity to agree with the transmitter on a random code derived from the measurement. The transmitter employs the random code to produce linearly coded data, which is transmitted to the receiver. The receiver uses the random code to decode the linearly coded data by solving a system of linear equations.

Abstract: A table assembly is used to support a workpiece to facilitate bending of the workpiece. The table assembly is attached to a press brake system and include a base and a clamp. The clamp is movable relative to the base to enable placement of the workpiece onto the base, and the clamp secures the workpiece to the base to block relative movement between the workpiece and the press brake system without additional user operations. The workpiece is secured via the table assembly without a manual force (e.g., to hold the workpiece in place) while the press brake system operates to bend the workpiece. The table assembly reduces, limits, or eliminates certain user operations during metalworking. The table assembly improves user experience (e.g., reduce an amount of manual labor) and/or efficiency associated with press brake operations.

Abstract: A system and methods for a turbo-boost control system are disclosed for providing a driver of a vehicle with greater control over vehicle performance. The turbo-boost control system instructs an electronic control unit of the vehicle to increase the manifold pressure to a higher level before releasing the pressure through a waste gate so as to provide a greater power output of the engine. The turbo-boost control system includes a control module, a wiring harness, and a signal adjuster. The wiring harness couples the control module with a turbo inlet pressure sensor, a manifold absolute pressure sensor, and an electronic control unit of the vehicle. The control module sends signals to the electronic control unit based on input readings from the turbo inlet pressure sensor and the manifold absolute pressure sensor. The signal adjuster includes a rheostat that enables manual adjustment of the power output of the engine.

Abstract: A system and method for digital petition management utilizing the establishment of a universal, secure identity for online communications, interactions, and exchanges that uniquely associates an image, sound, or other digital asset with a person's identity using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). A digital signature associated with an individual who wants to sign a digital petition is obtained and verified using one or more mechanisms to ensure that each digital signature is associated with only one individual and to maintain compliance with rules and regulations governing petitions. Links to the petition (also herein called “calls to action” or CTAs) can be customized via an online platform such that interaction with a given link or type of link initiates automated petition signature acquisition. In some implementations, the digital signature is a personal NFT (PNFT) which can be verified using a unique identifier to match with existing PNFTs stored in a distributed ledger.

Abstract: A pleat counter and methods are provided to accurately count the number of pleats in a corrugated sheet of material to be used for the production of air filters. The pleat counter comprises a pleat detector mounted underneath a mounting board for counting the pleats. The mounting board is configured to position the pleat detector adjacent to the corrugated sheet of filter material. The pleat detector includes one or more sensors configured to detect the presence of individual pleats comprising the corrugated sheet. The pleat counter includes an interface configured to enable coupling the pleat counter with a data processing system. The data processing system may comprise any of a desktop, a tablet, a server, a mobile phone, a media player, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a personal communicator, a network router or hub, a wireless access point (AP) or repeater, a set-top box, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle steering system by wire to control the lateral motion of the vehicle is provided. The system includes a steering wheel torque feedback actuator assembly with two controllers, a front road wheel steering actuator assembly with two zonally isolated motors and controllers, two separate power assemblies, two separate vehicle communication networks in separate wiring bundle assemblies, and three private system communication networks between each node in the steering system. The redundant components are zonally isolated such that common cause of faults do not endanger the system when one or more of the components fails. The system can include differential gearbox road wheel actuator to allow absolute position of the road wheels. The system can further include a set of position sensor assemblies including two magnetic and one inductive sensor assemblies.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing name-based routing through networks. In various embodiments, a broker manager in each of a plurality of networks may receive a subscription request for a network device from a client device, each device being locally accessible or disposed in an upstream or downstream network. The broker manager uses its client broker to communicate with a locally accessible client device, and uses its mediator broker (and, sometimes, an intermediate device(s)) to communicate with a locally accessible network device. The broker manager otherwise uses its messaging brokers to communicate with control channels of one or more networks. Once subscription with the network device has been established, any commands and responses between the client device and the network device may be routed over pub/sub channels via the broker managers and their brokers using name-based routing, without routing based on IP address of the network device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a dipping orientation of an ophthalmic lens (2) with respect to a dipping apparatus feature, the method comprising the step of: —determining a lens parameter relative to a shape of the ophthalmic lens (2): —determining said dipping orientation taking into account an interaction parameter representative of a relationship between said lens parameter and said dipping apparatus feature.

Abstract: Machine vision markers and systems and methods for using and manufacturing machine vision markers are provided. The marker includes a first black target element comprising a black square; a square encoding stripe that extends around a perimeter of and encloses the black square and that is composed of a plurality of square encoding elements collectively encoding a binary data bit sequence encoding identification information about the target object, wherein each respective one of the plurality of square encoding elements is either a black square or a white square representing a data bit of 0 or 1 in the binary data bit sequence, respectively; a white target element comprising a white square ring that extends around a perimeter of and encloses the square encoding stripe; a second black target element comprising a black square ring that extends around a perimeter of the white square ring; and an out of plane white dot post disposed above or below a plane of the marker and positioned centrally on the marker.

Abstract: A drug delivery investigation device includes a needle insertion mechanism having a cannula, a flow path having an inlet configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid source and an outlet, connection tubing extending between the outlet of the flow path and the needle insertion mechanism, with the connection tubing in fluid communication with the cannula and the flow path, a flow sensor positioned between the inlet and the outlet of the flow path, and a pressure sensor positioned between the inlet and the outlet of the flow path.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recovering clarified water and by-products from hydrovac waste or other slurry waste include a receiving unit for receiving the waste; a processing unit for separating coarse aggregates, fine aggregates, and raw water within the waste; and a water clarifying unit for removing ultrafine suspended solids and solid particles from the raw water to yield clarified water.

Abstract: An electro-optical chip assembly includes a silicon baseplate and an electro-optical chip. The electro-optical chip has a silicon substrate that is fusion bonded to the silicon baseplate. The electro-optical chip is manufactured separate from the silicon baseplate before fusion bonding of the silicon substrate of the electro-optical chip to the silicon baseplate.