Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes selecting a first color sample within a target area in a first image of a first object displayed by a display device; selecting a second color sample within a target area in a second image of a second object displayed in the display device; comparing the first color sample against the second color sample to determine a measure of color difference or a measure of color equivalence between the first color sample of the first object and the second color sample of the second object; and displaying the results of the comparison to a user in the display device. One or more of these functions may be performed with a processor.

Abstract: Color quantification of chemical test pads and titration of analytes can be performed under different lighting conditions. In one embodiment, the lighting condition is estimated under which a digital image is captured and utilized to select a set of reference colors from which the quantified color is compared to determine the titration. In another embodiment, a plurality of comparisons are made with different lighting conditions with the result having the highest confidence level being selected to determine the titration.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to a system for constructing a probeable output generative space of an agent-under-test (AUT) for a target input probe. An agent sampling logic is configured to induce an agent-under-test (AUT) to disclose a plurality of outputs in response to processing a target input probe. A space construction logic, having access to the plurality of outputs, is configured to construct a probeable output generative space based on the plurality of outputs. A space probing logic, having access to the probeable output generative space, is configured to probe the probeable output generative space for a query, and to make available results of the probing for further analysis.

Abstract: Color quantification of chemical test pads and titration of analytes can be performed under different lighting conditions. In one embodiment, the lighting condition is estimated under which a digital image is captured and utilized to select a set of reference colors from which the quantified color is compared to determine the titration. In another embodiment, a plurality of comparisons are made with different lighting conditions with the result having the highest confidence level being selected to determine the titration.

Abstract: A reagent test paddle includes a contamination detection medium, a reference color bar, at least one chemical test medium, and a unique identifier. The contamination detection medium includes a reagent that changes color in the presence or when exposed to a hostile or inhospitable environment. Each chemical test medium includes a regent that is responsive to a respective analyte in a biological sample. The reference color bar includes reference color samples of different colors. The unique identifier, like a serial number, identifies the particular paddle and its chemical test medium so it can be uniquely and anonymously associated with a user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a chimney cleaning system. The chimney cleaning system may include a support bracket configured to couple with a chimney pipe. The chimney cleaning system may include a first swivel arm and a second swivel arm. The system may further include a spring that connects to a first swivel arm. The chimney cleaning system may include a gearbox, and a shaft, which may be a horizontal shaft, coupled to the gearbox. The chimney cleaning system may further include a chain having a first end and a second end. The first end connects with the first swivel arm via the spring and the second end connects to the second swivel arm. The actuation of the shaft causes a rotation of the chain about the internal surface of the chimney pipe thereby causing the chain to clean soot, creosote, and other debris from at least a portion of the internal surface of the chimney pipe.

Abstract: A reagent test paddle includes a contamination detection medium, a reference color bar, at least one chemical test medium, and a unique identifier. The contamination detection medium includes a reagent that changes color in the presence or when exposed to a hostile or inhospitable environment. Each chemical test medium includes a regent that is responsive to a respective analyte in a biological sample. The reference color bar includes reference color samples of different colors. The unique identifier, like a serial number, identifies the particular paddle and its chemical test medium so it can be uniquely and anonymously associated with a user.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for providing purified styrenic monomers, such as styrene, from styrene-containing polymer waste. Styrene-containing waste is depolymerized in a suitable reactor, and the depolymerization products are condensed and separated in a three-step distillation process.

Abstract: System and method for determining physiological parameters of a person are disclosed. A physiological parameter may be obtained by analyzing a facial image of a person, and determining, from the facial image, a physiological parameter of the person by processing the facial image with a data processor. A neural network model such as regression deep learning convolutional neural network is used to predict the physiological parameter. An image processor screens out images which can't be recognized as facial images and adjust facial images to frontal facial images for predicting of physiological parameters.

Abstract: Color quantification of chemical test pads and titration of analytes can be performed under different lighting conditions. In one embodiment, the lighting condition is estimated under which a digital image is captured and utilized to select a set of reference colors from which the quantified color is compared to determine the titration. In another embodiment, a plurality of comparisons are made with different lighting conditions with the result having the highest confidence level being selected to determine the titration.

Abstract: A reagent test paddle includes a contamination detection medium, a reference color bar, at least one chemical test medium, and a unique identifier. The contamination detection medium includes a reagent that changes color in the presence or when exposed to a hostile or inhospitable environment. Each chemical test medium includes a regent that is responsive to a respective analyte in a biological sample. The reference color bar includes reference color samples of different colors. The unique identifier, like a serial number, identifies the particular paddle and its chemical test medium so it can be uniquely and anonymously associated with a user.

Abstract: Color quantification of chemical test pads and titration of analytes can be performed under different lighting conditions. In one embodiment, the lighting condition is estimated under which a digital image is captured and utilized to select a set of reference colors from which the quantified color is compared to determine the titration. In another embodiment, a plurality of comparisons are made with different lighting conditions with the result having the highest confidence level being selected to determine the titration.

Abstract: A reagent test paddle includes a contamination detection medium, a reference color bar, at least one chemical test medium, and a unique identifier. The contamination detection medium includes a reagent that changes color in the presence or when exposed to a hostile or inhospitable environment. Each chemical test medium includes a regent that is responsive to a respective analyte in a biological sample. The reference color bar includes reference color samples of different colors. The unique identifier, like a serial number, identifies the particular paddle and its chemical test medium so it can be uniquely and anonymously associated with a user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes selecting a first color sample within a target area in a first image of a first object displayed by a display device; selecting a second color sample within a target area in a second image of a second object displayed in the display device; comparing the first color sample against the second color sample to determine a measure of color difference or a measure of color equivalence between the first color sample of the first object and the second color sample of the second object; and displaying the results of the comparison to a user in the display device. One or more of these functions may be performed with a processor.

Abstract: Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene molding compositions having improved organoleptic properties comprising a rubber modified vinylaromatic copolymer composition obtained by mass (bulk) or solution polymerization in a continuous process, and use of these molding compositions for various applications (e.g. automotive parts) are described.

Abstract: A therapeutic serum suitable for inclusion in a cosmetic preparation may be produced by stressing a co-culture including proliferative cells. The co-culture of cells may be obtained by growing first culture to less than one-hundred percent confluence on a surface. After a monolayer of first culture is established, a second culture may be seeded onto at least one cell free area on the surface, the resulting co-culture grown to less than one-hundred percent confluence. Additional cultures may then be seeded onto cell free areas of the surface and established until a monolayer having the desired population of cells is obtained. The monolayer is then stressed to obtain a serum by conditioning a collection medium. The obtained serum may be combined with a suitable cosmetic base to provide a cosmetic preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for providing purified styrenic monomers, such as styrene, from styrene-containing polymer waste. Styrene-containing waste is depolymerized in a suitable reactor, and the depolymerization products are condensed and separated in a three-step distillation process.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed aggregating at least two of vital signs data, diagnostic test results, medical data, and user parameters into a single medical record. In one example, a method may include periodically receiving vital signs data and/or diagnostic test results performed on a user; periodically receiving medical data in response to a medical examination of the user performed by a health care practitioner; receiving user parameters about the user; aggregating the vital signs data and/or diagnostic test results, the medical data, and the user parameters into a single medical record; associating the single personal medial record with the user; and storing the single personal medial record into a database of personal medical records. Life expectancy can be calculated. Data aggregation can be performed over time for comparison in real time to medical standard values allowing the user to set personal goals towards greater life expectancy.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a portable device with multiple integrated sensors for vital signs scanning and method of using said device is disclosed. The portable personal scanning device includes multiple sensors such as a plurality of ECG, thermometer, PPG, accelerometer, and microphone for determining a user's vital signs. The method includes concurrently scanning with one or more sensors, validating and enhancing the results of each sensor scan with other concurrent sensor scan and patient interaction models, processing the sensor scans separately or in combination to extract user's vital signs, validating the vital signs extracted by comparison to physiological models, and fusing the similar vital signs extracted from more than one process according to a determination of the measure of quality of the process that produced the vital sign.

Abstract: Color quantification of chemical test pads and titration of analytes can be performed under different lighting conditions. In one embodiment, the lighting condition is estimated under which a digital image is captured and utilized to select a set of reference colors from which the quantified color is compared to determine the titration. In another embodiment, a plurality of comparisons are made with different lighting conditions with the result having the highest confidence level being selected to determine the titration.