Abstract: Techniques are described herein for dialog-based enrollment of individual users for single- and/or multi-modal recognition by an automated assistant, as well as determining how to respond to a particular user's request based on the particular user being enrolled and/or recognized. Rather than requiring operation of a graphical user interface for individual enrollment, dialog-based enrollment enables users to enroll themselves (or others) by way of a human-to-computer dialog with the automated assistant.

Abstract: An object release device including a housing defining a longitudinally extending through bore and an object bore intersecting the through bore and a supply bore intersecting the object bore, an object shuttle disposed in the supply bore, and a motive arrangement attached to the shuttle through a driver. A method for actuating a downhole tool including sending a signal to the motive arrangement and moving the shuttle to align an object with the object bore. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, an object release device disposed within or as a part of the string.

Abstract: Hydrogel particles and their use in cytometric applications are described. The hydrogel particles described herein are selectively tunable to have at least one optical property substantially similar to at least one optical property of a target cell. In this regard, the hydrogel particles provided herein, in one aspect, are used as a calibration reagent for the detection of a target cell in a sample.

Abstract: Hot-word free adaptation of one or more function(s) of an automated assistant. Sensor data, from one or more sensor components of an assistant device that provides an automated assistant interface (graphical and/or audible), is processed to determine occurrence and/or confidence metric(s) of various attributes of a user that is proximal to the assistant device. Whether to adapt each of one or more of the function(s) of the automated assistant is based on the occurrence and/or the confidence of one or more of the various attributes. For example, certain processing of at least some of the sensor data can be initiated, such as initiating previously dormant local processing of at least some of the sensor data and/or initiating transmission of at least some of the audio data to remote automated assistant component(s).

Abstract: A section mill including a housing, a cutter pivotally connected to the housing, a drive piston operably connected to the cutter to radially expand or retract the cutter depending upon longitudinal position of the drive piston relative to the housing, and a limit configuration in operable contact with the drive piston to limit drive piston stroke responsive to hydraulic pressure on the drive piston. A method for cutting casing including determining condition of a structure radially outward of a casing to be cut, selecting an amount of expansion of a cutter based upon the determining, and cutting the casing. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, and a section mill as in any prior embodiment disposed in the borehole.

Abstract: Permission to execute a remote procedure call as requested by a first vehicle-enabled application over a first connection is validated using permissions assigned to the first vehicle-enabled application according to a policy table of the vehicle. Permission to execute the remote procedure call as requested by the second vehicle-enabled application over the second connection as forwarded to vehicle over the first connection is validated using permissions assigned to the second vehicle-enabled application according to the policy table of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cell culture apparatus, methods for cell cultivation by using the cell culture apparatus, and a cell culture incubator comprising the cell culture apparatus. The cell culture apparatus comprises a plurality of cell culture modules arranged adjacent to each other. Each cell culture module comprises two or more culture medium reservoirs connected by two or more flow channels. The flow channels go through a basal chamber arranged under an apical chamber. The apical and basal chambers are separated by a porous membrane. The bottom part of the at least two culture medium reservoirs comprise a holding member configured to be compatible with a liquid handling system. The basal chamber has a bottom part arranged higher than a bottom part of each of the culture medium reservoirs. The cell culture apparatus further comprises a cavity under the bottom part of the basal chamber.

Abstract: Compositions comprising multiple hydrogel particles having substantially the same diameter, but with each subgrouping of particles from the multiple hydrogel particles having different associated values for one or more passive optical properties that can be deconvoluted using cytometric instrumentation. Each hydrogel particle from the multiple hydrogel particles can be functionalized with a different biochemical or chemical target from a set of targets. A method of preparing hydrogel particles includes forming droplets and polymerizing the droplets, with optional functionalization.

Abstract: A method is described. The method includes queuing an entry in a queue that identifies an inode that has been changed in an active storage system. The entry further describes a time in the future. The method includes processing the entry upon the time in the future being reached. The processing of the entry includes comparing respective content values maintained for different regions of the inode within the active storage system and a replicate storage system. The method further includes comparing content of those of the regions having different content values as between the active storage system and the replicate storage system. The method further includes updating those regions in the replicate storage system to reflect those regions within the active storage system based on the comparing, and, updating the respective content values of those regions in the replicate storage system.

Abstract: Exemplary substrate processing systems may include a factory interface and a load lock coupled with the factory interface. The systems may include a transfer chamber coupled with the load lock. The transfer chamber may include a robot configured to retrieve substrates from the load lock. The systems may include a chamber system positioned adjacent and coupled with the transfer chamber. The chamber system may include a transfer region laterally accessible to the robot. The transfer region may include a plurality of substrate supports disposed about the transfer region. Each substrate support of the plurality of substrate supports may be vertically translatable. The transfer region may also include a transfer apparatus rotatable about a central axis and configured to engage substrates and transfer substrates among the plurality of substrate supports. The chamber system may also include a plurality of processing regions vertically offset and axially aligned with an associated substrate support.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.

Abstract: Hydrogel particles and their use in cytometric applications are described. The hydrogel particles described herein are selectively tunable to have at least one optical property substantially similar to at least one optical property of a target cell. In this regard, the hydrogel particles provided herein, in one aspect, are used as a calibration reagent for the detection of a target cell in a sample.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices with open ports and gel channels for forming perfusable hydrogel vascular networks with holes or ports for samples, and methods of making and using, are provided which integrate interstitial flows to an ex vivo vascularized tissue model. Samples of cells, spheroids, organoids, and tissues can be used for screening of agents for efficacy, toxicity and dosage. The devices create interstitial flow from the top of the gel hole, through the sample toward the vascular networks, and/or luminal flows generated by a pressure difference between two media channels across the vascular network. This system is useful for studying angiogenesis, immune cell migration and testing new immunotherapy drug candidates.

Abstract: Exemplary semiconductor processing chambers may include a substrate support including a top surface. A peripheral edge region of the top surface may be recessed relative to a medial region of the top surface. The chambers may include a pumping liner disposed about an exterior surface of the substrate support. The chambers may include a liner disposed between the substrate support and the pumping liner. The liner may be spaced apart from the exterior surface to define a purge lumen between the liner and the substrate support. The chambers may include an edge ring seated on the peripheral edge region. The edge ring may extend beyond a peripheral edge of the substrate support and above a portion of the liner. A gap may be formed between a bottom surface of the edge ring and a top surface of the liner. The gap and the purge lumen may be fluidly coupled.

Abstract: An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided, as well as methods of inserting medical devices. Embodiments include removing a substantially cylindrical cap from an inserter to expose a substantially cylindrical sleeve, removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding sensor components, and fitting the sensor components into the inserter.

Abstract: A window cutting system includes a whipstock connector, and a window mill selectively rotationally constrained to the whipstock connector. The window mill including an outer surface, an inner surface, a passage defined between the outer surface and the inner surface, and a recess formed in the outer surface. A locking pin is arranged in the recess. A motor arranged in the passage. An actuator is operatively connected between the motor and the locking pin. The motor being selectively activated through a signal to retract the locking pin releasing the window mill from the whipstock connector.

Abstract: A tubular cleaning system includes a housing having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a recess. A deployable tool is arranged in the recess. A motor is arranged in a cavity formed the housing between the outer surface and the inner surface. An actuator is operatively connected between the motor and the deployable tool. The motor is selectively activated through a signal to extend the deployable tool.

Abstract: A system for a downhole tubular includes a tubular having an outer surface and an inner surface. An anchor setting system is disposed in the tubular. The anchor setting system includes a motor system. An anchor assembly is disposed on the tubular. The anchor assembly includes slip and a setting system having a piston assembly. A window cutting system is arranged along the tubular. An actuator extends from the motor system, through the window cutting system, to the piston assembly. The motor system is selectively activated through a signal to deploy the slip.