Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for characterizing joint attention. A method includes dynamically obtaining video streams of participants; dynamically obtaining gaze streams; dynamically providing a cue to the participants to view the object; dynamically detecting a joint gaze based on the gaze streams focusing on the object over a time interval; and dynamically providing feedback based on detecting the joint gaze.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided. The method includes enabling, by a mobile device, reception of satellite-communicated datagrams. The method also includes receiving, by the mobile device, a satellite datagram from a satellite after enabling reception of satellite-communicated datagrams. Transmission of the satellite datagram is initiated from a nearby mobile device within a region of interest of the mobile device. The method also includes displaying, by the mobile device, a notification based on the satellite datagram.

Abstract: The invention provides a radiology report editing method and system.

Abstract: A handgun optic mounting system is disclosed for improving accuracy and durability with use of an optic mount to a handgun. The handgun optic mounting system includes an optic recess disposed on a handgun slide of the handgun, the optic recess having a recessed surface angled relative to an upper surface of the handgun slide, a barrel central axis, or both. Angle of the recessed surface provides compensation to bullet drop at longer ranges. The handgun optic mounting system further includes a plurality of threaded apertures extending into the recessed surface including a first aperture and a second aperture. The first aperture has a single mounting protrusion extending above the recessed surface, and the second aperture terminates flush with the recessed surface, allow a larger fastener to engage with the second aperture to create a greater clamping force with an associated optic mount.

Abstract: An lithium extraction process can include a solvent extraction unit configured to receive an aqueous feed stream from an upstream flow path, the aqueous feed stream including lithium cations and at least one additional monovalent species of cation; a waste-salt separation unit configured to receive an aqueous waste-water stream from a first downstream flow path, the first downstream flow path connecting the waste-salt separation unit in fluid communication with the solvent extraction unit; and a lithium carbonate production unit configured to receive an aqueous lithium-rich stream from a second downstream flow path, the second downstream flow path connecting the lithium carbonate production unit in fluid communication with the solvent extraction unit.

Abstract: A solid-state reference electrode for use in whole blood, serum, plasma, and/or other biological fluids that includes an insulating support substrate, an electrically-conductive material disposed on the insulating support substrate where a first portion of the electrically-conductive material is an electrode portion and a second portion of the electrically-conductive material is an electrical contact portion, an electrode-forming insulating layer having an opening forming a well, a metal-metal salt layer disposed in the well over the electrode portion when the electrically-conductive material is not a metal-metal salt, the metal-metal salt layer selected from silver-silver chloride or mercury-mercurous chloride, and a hydrogel polymeric membrane disposed on the metal-metal salt layer forming the solid-state reference electrode, the hydrogel polymeric membrane being a polymeric hydrogel network containing a chloride salt from (i) inorganic salts of chlorides or organic salts of chlorides and (ii) a supporting

Abstract: A rear sight and related assembly are disclosed. The rear sight has a notch component coupled to a base portion. The notch component includes a notch forming a channel through the notch component, the channel having a channel direction. The base portion has a first flange having a first aperture and a second flange having a second aperture couple coupling with an optic mount. The assembly of the rear sight includes the rear sight coupled to the optic mount. The apertures of the rear sight are configured to concentrically align with mounting holes of the optic mount. The optic mount is configured to couple to a slide of a firearm.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus that comprises a photo-acoustic transceiver which outputs, through a laser generator, a laser pulse output toward an object to be examined, and receives, through an ultrasonic wave receiver, an ultrasonic wave image signal from the object to be examined; an analog-to-digital converter which receives the ultrasonic wave image signal and converts same into a digital image signal; a main control unit which receives the digital image signal to generate ultrasonic wave scanning three-dimensional image information about the object to be examined; and a trigger control unit which receives motion information of a photo-acoustic probe to generate a scanning trigger signal corresponding to the motion information, receives laser pulse output information to generate a laser trigger signal corresponding to the laser pulse output, and generates an output trigger signal corresponding to the laser trigger signal and outputs same to the analog-to-digital converter.

Abstract: A matching making carrier service system and method that enables users to connect and collaborate on carrier services is described. The system provides a platform for users to search for each other for goods transportation purposes, such that a requester user and a traveler user can agree upon a freelance carrier service. The system may be configured to provide means to verify each user to provide reliable security of transactions between users. The system may be configured to provide escrow services to hold payment in secured means, such that payment may be configured to reliably provided upon completion of tasks. The platform may be configured to provide a feedback and review system such that users can be rated and ranked for the services rendered. The system may be configured to provide security encryption to ensure reliable interaction between users.

Abstract: A method for uplink closed loop power control in advanced wireless systems which adaptively adjusts target signal-to-interference noise ratio (SINRtarget) in order to achieve the best uplink throughput of data services is disclosed. To derive the desired target SINR, the system collects and evaluates various uplink parameters as inputs: real-time signal-to-interference noise ratio of data physical channel, terminal power headroom, and terminal buffer data status and data service requirements.

Abstract: A composition that includes a binding material and a lead-sequestration compound attached to the binding material, the lead-sequestration compound including one or more lead binding groups selected from the group consisting of: a carboxylate, a phosphate, a sulfide, a sulfate, and any combination thereof.

Abstract: A method including depositing a lead halide precursor ink onto a substrate; drying the lead halide precursor ink to form a first thin film; annealing the first thin film; and forming a perovskite material layer, wherein forming the perovskite material layer includes: depositing a benzylammonium halide precursor ink onto the first thin film; drying the benzylammonium halide precursor ink; depositing a formamidinium halide precursor ink onto the benzylammonium halide precursor ink; drying the formamidinium halide precursor ink to form a second thin film; and annealing the second thin film.

Abstract: A card-marking system is provided for personalizing plastic cards such as chip cards or identity cards by laser marking. A corresponding method for automated detection of an optimized setting includes a vision sub-system setting process for setting a vision sub-system of the card marking system and a subsequent marking sub-system setting process for setting a marking sub-system of the card-marking system. The card-marking system is designed to carry out the above method fully or semi-automatedly and to this end can include a corresponding computer program controlling the method.

Abstract: The invention provides a radiology report editing method and system.

Abstract: The present development is a process to produce commodity chemicals such as methanol and syngas using an integrated plasma catalysis technology. The method comprises providing a fixed or fluidized bed reactor having a microwave plasma flame and a catalyst bed with a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is an alloyed bimetallic nanowire. In the process, the plasma flame fluidizes the catalyst thereby producing a more effective catalyst than the non-fluidized catalyst. It is anticipated that the reactor can have a throughput capacity of up to 30 Lpm/kW and can be effective for the conversion of CO2, CH4, air, water, and combinations thereof, through reactions such as pure CO2 splitting, reverse water gas shift (RWGS) for CO production, methanol synthesis, and plasma reforming of methane, thereby making a system that would be attractive for small GTL units.

Abstract: A medical device securement system is configured to secure medical devices such as catheters in place. The securement system includes an anchor pad that attaches to a patient's skin. A malleable support base is attached to an upper surface of the anchor pad. The support base has front and back inclined surfaces that are separated by an offset surface that extends generally normal to both of the inclined surfaces. A spot of adhesive is applied to one or more of the inclined surfaces. A catheter assembly includes a connector having a first connector portion with a diameter larger than an adjacent second structure. The catheter assembly is attached to the support base with the first connector portion engaged with and supported by the back inclined surface, and the second connector portion engaged with and supported by the front inclined surface.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for characterizing joint attention. A method includes dynamically obtaining video streams of participants; dynamically obtaining gaze streams; dynamically providing a cue to the participants to view the object; dynamically detecting a joint gaze based on the gaze streams focusing on the object over a time interval; and dynamically providing feedback based on detecting the joint gaze.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to providing time feedback on an electronic device, and in particular to providing non-visual time feedback on the electronic device. Techniques for providing non-visual time feedback include detecting an input and, in response to detecting the input, initiating output of a first type of non-visual indication of a current time or a second type of non-visual indication of the current time based on the set of non-visual time output criteria met by the input. Techniques for providing non-visual time feedback also include, in response to detecting that a current time has reached a first predetermined time of a set of one or more predetermined times, outputting a first non-visual alert or a second non-visual alert based on a type of watch face that the electronic device is configured to display.

Abstract: A flow rate control system including a flow rate controller controlling a flow rate of a fluid supplied to a controlled object to keep a desired flow rate set value is provided, and includes a flow rate sensor, a pressure sensor measuring a pressure of a primary side of the flow rate controller, a PI calibration value determination unit determining a PI calibration value based on at least a physical property coefficient according to a physical property value of the fluid, a correction unit correcting an estimated flow rate, based on the PI calibration value and a measured value, and a drive control circuit adjusting an opening of a valve supplying the fluid to the controlled object based on the estimated value and controlling the flow rate of the fluid. A flow rate is accurately calculated regardless of types of a fluid in the pressure insensitive type flow rate controller.

Abstract: A method for producing an organic non-fullerene electron transport compound includes mixing naphthalene-1,4,5,8-tetracarboxylic dianhydride and an amine compound in dimethylformamide. The method also includes heating the mixture to a temperature greater than or equal to 70° and less than or equal to 160° C. for an amount of time greater than or equal to 1 hour and less than or equal to 24 hours. The method further includes isolating an organic non-fullerene electron transport compound reaction product.