Abstract: A first wireless power system having a first transmit device and a first receive device is operable in close proximity to a second wireless power system having a second transmit device and a second receive device. Each transmit device includes a respective coil driven by an inverter and measurement circuitry that controls the power transmitting devices to promote coexistence of the nearby systems.

Abstract: A computer having a system for mitigating mechanical rattle arising due to a mechanical coupling of an audio output transducer to a part of the computer device, the system comprising: a processing subsystem configured to receive an input audio signal and to output a drive signal for driving the audio output transducer to produce a transducer output, wherein the processing subsystem is configured to selectively apply an attenuation function to the input audio signal to attenuate a signal component of the input audio signal at a frequency that causes mechanical rattle in the computer; and an analyser subsystem configured to receive the input audio signal and to output a control signal to the processing subsystem to control application of the attenuation function to the input audio signal by the processing subsystem based on a spectral content of the received input audio signal; wherein the attenuation function is based on characteristic acoustic behaviour of the computer.

Abstract: Disclosed semiconductor structures include semiconductor fin(s), each extending from a semiconductor substrate and having opposing sidewalls. Each fin has a lower portion and an upper portion above the lower portion. The lower portion has a base proximal to the semiconductor substrate and divots within the opposing sidewalls at the base. An isolation region is on the semiconductor substrate adjacent to the opposing sidewalls of each fin (e.g., including within the divots). The upper portion of each fin extends above the level of the top surface of the isolation region and can be incorporated into a single-fin or multi-fin fin-type device (e.g., a fin-type field effect transistor (FINFET)). In some embodiments, multiple single-fin and/or multi-fin FINFETs incorporating the upper portions of such fins can be incorporated into a memory cell, such as a static random access memory (SRAM) cell. Also disclosed herein are associated method embodiments.

Abstract: Micro-light emitting diode (uLED) devices comprise: a source wafer comprising a uLED die bonded to a target wafer. Wafer n-contacts are directly bonded to a plurality of die n-contacts; wafer p-contacts are directly bonded to die p-contacts; and wafer dielectric material is directly bonded to die dielectric material; the wafer dielectric material isolates the wafer n-contacts and the wafer p-contacts.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for utilizing resource capability maps and resource usage maps for sidelink (SL) positioning among a group of user equipments (UEs). According to some aspects, each UE of the group of UEs may send, to a coordinating entity (e.g., a UE or a server), resource information comprising: (1) a resource capability map indicative of the respective UE's capability of transmitting an SL positioning signal, receiving an SL positioning signal, or both, using one or more frequencies; and/or (2) a resource usage map indicative of the respective UE's scheduled usage of SL positioning time and frequency resources, the scheduled usage comprising transmitting an SL positioning signal and/or receiving an SL positioning signal. The coordinating entity can determine an SL positioning configuration for each UE in the group based at least in part on the resource information and send the SL positioning configurations to these UEs.

Abstract: The present application is directed to immunomodulatory compositions comprising invariant NKT cell (iNKT cell) agonist compounds that induce expansion of tissue resident memory T-cells (Trm Cells) in combination with an immune stimulator agent that enhances an immune response to a target antigen or a polynucleotide encoding the immune stimulator. The iNKT agonists are ?-GalCer analogue compounds modified at the 6 position of the galactose ring. The immune stimulator is an antigen or an mRNA encoding an antigen to create a vaccine formulation. These combinations are used in the treatment of infection or cancer in a subject, or to enrich the number of Trm cells in the liver of a subject.

Abstract: A hearing enhancing garment for enhancing a user's ability to hear includes a hat that can be worn on a user's head. A pair of ear cups is attached to and extends downwardly from the hat. Each of the pair of ear cups is positioned on opposing sides of the hat with respect to each other to extend behind a respective one of the user's ears when the user wears the hat. Each of the ear cups is curved forwardly thereby enhancing the user's ability to hear sounds emanating from in front of the user when the user is wearing the hat. A pair of wires is each integrated into a respective one of the pair of ear cups to facilitate each of the pair of ear cups to be shaped to conform to the user's ears.

Abstract: Knee replacement prosthesis are provided, comprising a plurality of sensors and at least one of a femoral component, a patellar prosthesis and a tibial component.

Abstract: Among other things, there is disclosed structure and methods for maintaining access to a location in the body while reducing or eliminating the potential for pulling an access device (e.g. a catheter) back through an opening. An introducer sheath includes a distal indented portion and a balloon, so that once placed in a desired location through tissue, the balloon can be inflated to anchor the sheath against retraction. In particular embodiments, structure and methods for accessing the pericardial cavity via the right atrial appendage are shown.

Abstract: Embodiments are presented for trailer sway detection and braking distribution using a camera mirror system. In one embodiment, a vehicle controller is provided comprising: one or more processors; a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium. The program instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: monitor images captured by at least one image capture device to detect sway of a plurality of trailers being towed by a tractor; estimate a relative weight of each of the plurality of trailers based on the detected sway; determine braking force to apply to each of the plurality of trailers based on the estimated relative weight of each of the plurality of trailers; and send an electronic signal to a braking system of each of the plurality of trailers to apply the determined braking force to each of the plurality of trailers.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to motion analysis systems and methods of use thereof. In certain aspects, the system includes an image capture device, at least one accelerometer, and a central processing unit (CPU) with storage coupled thereto for storing instructions that when executed by the CPU cause the CPU to receive a first set of motion data from the image capture device related to at least one joint of a subject while the subject is performing a task and receive a second set of motion data from the accelerometer related to the at least one joint of the subject while the subject is performing the task. The CPU also calculates kinematic and/or kinetic information about the at least one joint of a subject from a combination of the first and second sets of motion data, and outputs the kinematic and/or kinetic information for purposes of assessing a movement disorder.

Abstract: A device for imaging within a body of a patient is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a flexible elongate member that can be inserted into the body of the patient. The device also has an imaging assembly that is disposed at and extending a length of a distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The imaging assembly may include an array of imaging elements that may have an outward surface and an inward surface. The imaging assembly may further include an integrated circuit adjacent to the inward surface of the array of imaging elements. The device may further include a conductive plate adjacent to and extending at least a portion of a length of the imaging assembly. The conductive plate may receive heat generated by at least one of the array of imaging elements or the integrated circuit.

Abstract: Devices and methods for applying oral care with an adaptable mouthpiece assembly. The adaptable mouthpiece assembly includes a support plate configured to be inserted in a mouth of a user, and a chain member configured to accommodate a section of teeth and gum of the user. The chain member includes a plurality of shackles that are arranged successively on the support plate and that are hingeably coupled to each other. A posterior shackle is coupled to the support plate via a first fixed pivot. An anterior shackle is coupled to the support plate via a movable pivot. A configuration of the plurality of shackles is adjustable by allowing the plurality of shackles to move freely in a horizontal plane along the support plate between the first fixed pivot and the movable pivot.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques can be used to perform an osteotomy on a bone of a foot, to realign a cut bone portion relative to an adjacent bone portion, and/or to fixate a moved position of the cut bone portion relative to the adjacent bone portion for fusion. In some examples, the disclosed devices and techniques can be used as part of a metatarsal correction procedure in which a metatarsal is treated to correct a bunion deformity.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments may configure the glucose cost component of a cost function used in determining basal insulin delivery doses to be limited by the maximum physiological rate of glucose level change over a time period so that the cost function more accurately reflects the physical limits of change due to insulin action, As a result, the glucose cost component of the cost function may more accurately reflect the response of a user to basal insulin deliveries, resulting in better insulin control for the user. Exemplary embodiments may modify the aggressiveness of a control approach based on a current target glucose level versus a nominal target glucose level for which the control approach was designed.

Abstract: A sponge assembly including at least some of a pipette having a pipette bulb portion including a hollow interior bulb portion and an elongate pipette body portion including a hollow interior body portion, wherein the pipette extends from the pipette bulb portion to the pipette body portion, wherein the pipette body portion extends from the pipette bulb portion to an open terminal end having an aperture, wherein the aperture of the pipette terminal end allows fluid communication between the open pipette terminal end, the hollow interior body portion, and the hollow interior bulb portion; a sponge support defining an at least partial cavity, wherein the open pipette terminal end is in fluid communication with the sponge support cavity, via the pipette aperture; and at least one sponge portion attached or coupled to the sponge support to cover at least a portion of the at least partial cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved contact lens packages and methods of use and manufacture/assembly. A contact lens package includes a base and a lid connected to the base. The base includes a base cavity that houses a contact lens and packaging solution, and at least one projection (140) disposed at least partially within the base cavity. The at least one projection may extend along an internal surface of the base toward an end of the base cavity. The lid extends over and cover the base cavity when the package is in an unopened state. In another embodiment, at least a portion of the base cavity is formed by a bowl comprising a main portion (236) and a channel portion (238) extending away from the main portion.

Abstract: A personal care device is proposed with a main body and attachment and wherein the attachment comprises an optical arrangement or light patterning means which receives light supplied at a light input area and processes or guides the light in such a way as to generate an illumination pattern in the attachment body which defines a 3D geometric shape or structure. The light patterning means or optical arrangement has a plurality of portions, which are each arranged to be optically activated upon supply of light to a different respective light input area, or to the same light input area but at a different light input angle, and each, upon optical activation, generating a different portion of the overall 3D illumination pattern.

Abstract: A method of using a digital sign assembly by an end-user is disclosed. The method includes providing a digital sign assembly, the digital sign assembly having an internet connectable digital media player (DMP) and a screen, wherein the DMP cooperates with the screen to display a digital sign, wherein the digital sign assembly is controllable by a remote controller on an end-user's mobile device. The method also includes, displaying a QR code on the screen of the digital sign assembly, the QR code being scannable by the mobile device of the end-user; displaying a remote controller end-user interface on the mobile device of the end-user, when the end-user scans the QR code on the digital sign assembly; receiving a content selection from the end-user via remote controller end-user interface via the Internet; and displaying the content selection using the digital sign assembly as a digital sign.

Abstract: A watercraft includes: a deck; and a first pontoon coupled with the deck, the first pontoon including: a first body; a first marine propulsion device coupled with the first body; and a first electric motor operably coupled with the first marine propulsion device and disposed within the first body.