Abstract: Disclosed is an entirely new method of installing cladding. The invention is the first comprehensive system for converting square edge boards such as decking into a wide selection of cladding scenarios that can be chosen based on building design, environmental conditions, and aesthetics. It includes decision matrixes for determining optimal choices and configurations for furring strip and cladding board installation.

Abstract: An information handling resource may include a circuit board comprising an electrically-conductive pad, a circuit package comprising an electrically-conductive pin, and reflowed solder electrically coupling the electrically-conductive pad to the electrically-conductive pin, the reflowed solder having embedded therein at least one bead configured to provide mechanical standoff between the pad and the pin.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for task management can include managing performance of a task on a message by a plurality of circuits. In some aspects, the task can comprise a sequence of processings to be performed on the message and each circuit of the plurality of circuits performing a processing of the sequence of processings. In some aspects, the method can include routing, based on the sequence, a first information regarding the task to a first circuit of the plurality of circuits to perform a first processing of the sequence of processings on the message; receiving, from the first circuit, an output of the first processing; and routing, based on the sequence of processings identified for the task, a second information regarding the task to a second circuit of the plurality of circuits to perform a second processing that follows the first processing in the sequence of processings.

Abstract: Described is a dampening system for keyboard percussion instruments. The dampening system includes two spring towers and a damper T bar with an extended vertical member connected with the two spring towers to assure rigid vertical motion between the two spring towers. To assist and maintain rigid directional control, the spring towers include integrated low friction guides. Further, a centrally located “strap re-direct” set of low friction ball bearing rollers to assure that the angle of the strap connected to a pedal can be adjusted for an absolutely perfect vertical pull down on the “T” bar.

Abstract: Techniques and systems include predicting various health conditions using a photoplethysmography (PPG) signal or a video signal based on images of a patient's fingertip or other body portion captured using a mobile device. The video signal may be transformed into a pseudo PPG signal to measure blood volume changes in the patient's blood flow to derive data indicating a disease state or health-related characteristic, such as blood oxygen level, blood glucose level, heart rate variability, hemoglobin, respiration rate, or arrhythmia. Techniques involve real-time environment assessment and problematic issue detection, training an artificial intelligence (AI) model to measure signal quality so as to select high-quality signals from a range of signals, and domain adaption and transfer learning to make use of publicly available datasets.

Abstract: A shoe for hydrodynamic bearing configured to be placed in contact with a lubricating fluid is described, the shoe includes a base made of metallic material, a coating made of insulating material coupled to the base, and a temperature probe. The probe includes a temperature sensor positioned inside the coating and a conducting wire extending between a first end connected to the temperature sensor and a second end facing outside the coating and configured to be in contact with the lubricating fluid.

Abstract: Methods and systems for obtaining vehicle recall notifications are described herein. A vehicle having one or more autonomous operation features may receive a notification indicating that the vehicle requires a safety recall. The notification may provide identification information for a vehicle part that needs to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle may determine whether the vehicle part is currently within the vehicle by obtaining a set of identification information for current vehicle parts within the vehicle and comparing the identification information for the vehicle part to the set of identification information for current vehicle parts within the vehicle. In response to determining that the vehicle part is currently within the vehicle, the vehicle may identify a treatment facility for replacing the vehicle part, and cause the vehicle to travel to the identified treatment facility for replacing the vehicle part.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a novel method for training a multi-layer node network. Some embodiments train the multi-layer network using a set of inputs generated with random misalignments incorporated into the training data set. In some embodiments, the training data set is a synthetically generated training set based on a three-dimensional ground truth model as it would be sensed by a sensor array from different positions and with different deviations from ideal alignment and placement. Some embodiments dynamically generate training data sets when a determination is made that more training is required. Training data sets, in some embodiments, are generated based on training data sets for which the multi-layer node network has produced bad results.

Abstract: A method and system detects cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) condition of a subject by capturing multiple images of the subject's retina, processing the images to detect any retinal hemorrhage, retinal vessel tortuosity, and retinal edema, to predict the likelihood of CAA.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for facilitating cleansing of the gastrointestinal tract of a patient prior to a diagnostic, surgical or therapeutic procedure. The methods can improve patient compliance, and thus, efficacy of the preparation. Specifically, the present methods make the gastrointestinal tract preparation composition palatable for the patient to consume. For example, for a patient preparing to undergo colonoscopy, the present methods make the bowel preparation solution taste significantly less salty.

Abstract: A method for forming a circuit board may include, in a conductive layer of the circuit board, applying a layer of metal foil to a first insulating layer of the circuit board, selectively plating the layer of metal with additional metal, removing portions of the layer of metal foil such that the selectively plating and removing steps create a plurality of conductive traces including a first conductive trace and a second conductive trace within a conductive layer of the circuit board, wherein a first thickness of the first conductive trace from a surface of the first insulating layer is different than a second thickness of the second conductive trace from the surface, and laminating a second insulating layer over the conductive layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a flexible bioprocessing vessel includes a rigid body having a hexagonal interior that includes a bottom surface and six sides surrounding the bottom surface, the hexagonal interior having a substantially open top. The apparatus further includes a selectively openable door allowing access to the hexagonal interior and a stand portion attached to the rigid body, the stand portion allowing access to an underside of the rigid body. The hexagonal interior is configured to receive a hexagonal flexible bioprocessing vessel having a liquid level height to width ratio of ?1.

Abstract: An aircraft having unobstructed cabin door access includes a hybrid power drive with a combustion engine connected to an electricity generating machine. Components of the hybrid power drive are positioned throughout the aircraft to provide a weight distribution having an aft bias. The aircraft further includes a forward swept wing and a cabin door positioned forward of the forward swept wing, such that access into a fuselage of the aircraft via the cabin door is unobstructed by the forward swept wing.

Abstract: There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for enhancing the illumination of structures of the eye using predetermined scan patterns of an illuminating light beam. The systems, apparatus and methods further provide for obtaining enhanced single images of multiple structures of the eye.

Abstract: An information handling resource may include a circuit board comprising an electrically-conductive pad and a dimple formed on the circuit board, the dimple having a depression surrounded by a raised perimeter raised above a surface of the circuit board.

Abstract: An information handling resource may include a circuit board comprising an electrically-conductive pad and a plated standoff plated onto a surface of the electrically-conductive pad.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering one or multiple materials into a body space (e.g., to occlude the body space) and/or for removing one or multiple materials from a body space (e.g., to open or reopen the body space) are described. Delivering material into the vas deferens of the male reproductive tract for contraception, removing material from the vas deferens to restore patency of the vas deferens, delivering material into the fallopian tubes of the female reproductive tract for contraception, and removing material from fallopian tubes to restore patency of the fallopian tubes is described. Confirming access to a body space is described. Agitating materials in a body space is described. Creating turbulence in a body space is described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for distributed and/or parallel processing of data records, and in particular mining of blockchain transactions in a blockchain block, and further still for generation of a Proof-of-Work (PoW) for a blockchain block. Advantageously, embodiments allow for separation of the PoW calculation from other blockchain mining/validation tasks. Preferably, a PoW requester sends a specialist PoW provider one or more of: i) a Merkle root for a Merkle tree that represents a set of transactions ii) a control transaction (TX0) and iii) a Merkle proof which confirms that TX0 is included in the set of transactions. TX0 may provide or comprise control data that the PoW provider can use to determine whether or not performance of the PoW calculation is to be performed or completed.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for controlling operation of dual fuel engines are disclosed that regulate the fuelling amounts provided by a first fuel and a second fuel during operation of the engine. The first fuel can be a liquid fuel and the second fuel can be a gaseous fuel. The fuelling amounts are controlled to improve operational outcomes of the duel fuel engine.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for treating tissue of a patient. The system includes a first energy delivery device having a first energy delivery element to be positioned proximate target tissue of the patient, a second energy delivery element, an energy delivery console to provide energy between the first energy delivery element and the second energy delivery element, and a user interface having a display for providing information to a user. The energy provided by the energy delivery console creates one or more electric fields within an energy delivery volume proximate the first energy delivery element, and at least one electric field within the energy delivery volume is sufficient to irreversibly electroporate target tissue within the energy delivery volume.