Abstract: Drivers and drive systems (e.g., off-axis drive systems, pneumatic motors, multi-gear drive systems, and/or the like), and kits comprising drivers with drive systems, such as those, for example, configured to move a drive shaft.

Abstract: Using an observation platform for training, monitoring, and mining structured communications. A signal is received from a first communication device at a second communication device associated with a computer system, wherein a first characteristic of the signal corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic of the signal corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first communication device.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R803CY and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R803CY with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R803CY through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R803CY, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R803CY are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R803CY and methods of using maize variety X00R803CY are disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a source image and its associated parameters from each of multiple image sources, associating each of the source images with a layer in a range of layers based on the parameters associated with the source images, the range of layers specifying a composition layering order of the source images, generating a corresponding customized distortion mesh for each particular source image in the source images based on the parameters associated with the particular source image and at least a portion of the parameters associated with each of the source images that is associated with any layer preceding a layer associated with the particular source image, modifying each of the source images using the corresponding customized distortion mesh, generate a composite image using the modified source images, and display the composite image as a frame in a video.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90R999 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90R999 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90R999 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90R999, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90R999 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90R999 and methods of using maize variety X90R999 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R802CY and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R802CY with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R802CY through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R802CY, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R802CY are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R802CY and methods of using maize variety X00R802CY are disclosed.

Abstract: In a method of using structured communications in an observation platform with cloud computing, a signal from a first communication device is received by a second communication device associated with a first computer system. The second computer system forwards the signal from the first computer system to a second computer system, wherein the second computer system is physically remote from the first computer system and connected with the first computer system via a network. The second computer system derives context information for the signal, the deriving based on a plurality of factors derived from an analysis of the signal, wherein the plurality of factors comprises a speech to text analysis of the signal, and wherein the second computer system is cloud based. The second computer system determines at least one destination for the signal based on the plurality of factors for the context information.

Abstract: A ball game apparatus in which movements of a coded ball (20) are detected by detector units (100, 206) and an automatic indication of a player's score is given, where data relating to the ball (20) are stored in a database connected to the detector units (100, 206), the data including the code of a ball (20) and a code relating to a player to whom the ball (20) has been allocated, the ball (20) being configured to temporarily store, and to intermittently transfer to the detector units (100, 206) and thence to the database, data relating to the ball's movements. A rechargeable battery (40) is contained within the ball (20), and is arranged to be charged by a battery charging system. Features of the game may be controlled by means of a player's mobile telephone.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for valve lever apparatus for use with fluid valves. An example apparatus includes a valve stem for a fluid valve, a pin removably coupled to an end of the valve stem to receive a valve lever to manually actuate the fluid valve, and a damping material to provide a damping effect between the valve stem and the valve lever.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes by a computing system, rendering an image using a tile-based graphics processing unit. Determining a gaze location of a user wearing a head-mounted device and using the gaze location to select, from the multiple tiles, central tiles in which the user's gaze location is located, periphery tiles outside of the central tiles, and border tiles located between the central tiles and the periphery tiles. Instructing the GPU to render (a) the central tiles in a first pixel-density, (b) the periphery tiles in a second pixel-density, and (c) the border tiles in the first pixel-density and in the second pixel-density and then blending the border tiles rendered in the first pixel-density and the border tiles rendered in the second pixel-density to create blended border tiles. Then, outputting the central tiles, the periphery tiles, and the blended border tiles using a display of the head-mounted device.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for removing carbon dioxide from a target fluid, such as, for example, blood, to treat hypercarbic respiratory failure or another condition. A device is provided including first and second membrane components for removing dissolved gaseous carbon dioxide and bicarbonate from the fluid, which can be done simultaneously. The device can be in the form of a cartridge configured for use in a dialysis system. A method of treatment is also provided, involving drawing blood from a patient and bringing the patient's blood in contact with a first membrane component having a sweep gas passing therethrough, and a second membrane component having a dialysate passing therethrough. The dialysate's composition can be selected such that charge neutrality is maintained.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for releasably securing a hinged gate to one or more latches. The latch mechanism includes a handle that is pivotally connected to a gate wall. The handle includes at least one retention arm that lockingly engages a latch when the hinged gate is in a latched position. According to certain embodiments, the handle includes a retention arm at both ends of the handle, with the handle extending generally along the length of the gate wall. Further, the handle may be pivotally displaced about the retention arm(s) so that the handle is displaced from the first position to a second position. As the handle is pivotally displaced to the second position, a release mechanism of the handle may engage and pivotally displace the adjacent latch so that the retention arm may be released from the locking engagement with the latch.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DPW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DPW with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DPW through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4DPW or a locus conversion of PH4DPW with another maize variety.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a device (10) for retaining an object in a disinfection apparatus. The device includes at least one support member (12) for contact engagement with one or more contact surfaces of the object. The at least one support member is formed from a material that allows a disinfection media to reach the one or more contact surfaces of the object such that the one or more contact surfaces are disinfected during a disinfection process.

Abstract: An embodiment of a CBD or other cannabinoid or terpene or lipid-soluble Nano-Emulsion material and the process comprises a formulation comprising at least a lecithin or mixed lecithin, one or more carrier oils, and a Vitamin E TPGS from a sunflower version and a soy version or Polysorbate 80, 60 or 65. Among either version, the versions may further comprise mixed tocopherols and still further comprise at least one of; an LCT oil, an olive oil, and coconut oil. Any one of the versions may further comprise at least one of; sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and sorbic acid, and even yet further comprise purified water. Some embodiments may comprise a Vitamin E acetate or beeswax.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer software are disclosed for fronthaul. In one embodiment a method is disclosed, comprising: providing a virtual Radio Access Network (vRAN) having a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU); and interconnecting the CU and DU over an Input/Output (I/O) bus using Peripheral Component Interconnect-Express (PCIe); wherein the CU and the DU include a PCI to optical converter and an optical to PCI converter.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90R978 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90R978 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90R978 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90R978, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90R978 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90R978 and methods of using maize variety X90R978 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80P535 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80P535 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80P535 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80P535, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80P535 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80P535 and methods of using maize variety X80P535 are disclosed.

Abstract: A solid composition comprising nanoparticles of atovaquone dispersed within one or more carrier materials, wherein the atovaquone is present in an amount of at least 10 wt %. Also described is an intramuscularly- or subcutaneously-injectable formulation of nanoparticles of atovaquone.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85P966 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85P966 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85P966 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85P966, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85P966 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85P966 and methods of using maize variety X85P966 are disclosed.