Abstract: An apparatus includes a first member having a housing that encloses a power source and a controller, a second member coupled to the first member that is seeded with a target product, and a sensing module coupled to the first member to allow power from the power source to be transmitted to the sensing module and sensor data from the sensing module to be transmitted to the controller. The sensing module including a sensor oriented toward at least a portion of the second member. The sensor configured to obtain sensor data associated with at least one characteristic of the target product.

Abstract: A method at an electronic device with a display includes: displaying a user interface having a first region and a second region; receiving, and displaying in the first region of the user interface, a live video stream of a physical environment captured by a remote video camera; displaying, in the second region, a timeline corresponding to a timespan for a first portion of a duration during which the live video stream may have been recorded; in response to receiving a user interaction to move the timespan to a second portion of the duration, transitioning the displayed timeline to a new timeline that corresponds to the timespan for the second portion, and while transitioning, displaying, in the first region, a subset of video frames representing the first and/or second portion of the duration.

Abstract: A fuel transfer station may provide for the refilling of fuel canisters providing fuel to combustion powered equipment. The fuel transfer station may include a base, a frame coupled to the base, a first connection port and a second connection port provided in the base, and fluid flow lines connecting the first connection port and the second connection port. A supply tank may be supported by the frame and detachably connected to the first connection port. A fuel canister to be refilled may be detachably connected to the second connection port. Fuel contained in the supply tank may be selectively supplied to the fuel canister through the fluid flow lines in response to a pressure gradient drawing the fuel into the fuel canister.

Abstract: This invention relates to use of a strain of lactic acid bacteria for inhibiting the growth of methane-producing bacteria and/or archaea in the forestomach of ruminant animals, reducing the ability of the rumen microbiome to produce methane, reducing ruminal methane production and/or for improving feed efficiency, milk production, and/or body weight or body composition of a ruminant animal. Ruminant feed compositions are also provided.

Abstract: An industrial control system may receive processing information from at least two control systems associated with at least two components within an industrial automation system. The processing information may include a processing load value for each of the at least two control systems. The industrial control system may then distribute processing loads associated with the at least two control systems when a total processing load between the at least two control systems is unbalanced.

Abstract: A referencing apparatus for application onto a patient, the referencing apparatus including: a support plate; a first locating element extending from the support plate; a second locating element extending from the upper support plate; a third locating element extending from the upper support plate; and an electronic orientation monitor housing adapted to receive an electronic orientation monitor; a docking station adapted to receive the housing and thereby define a reference point external to and relative to the patient's anatomy; wherein the first locating element, the second locating element and the third locating element are arranged to be pushed down onto a patient to provide a reference orientation for the electronic orientation monitor with respect to a predetermined anatomical site.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter generally relates to recyclable insulation material for shipping containers, groceries bags, etc., machines for making the recyclable insulation material, and methods for the making the recyclable insulation material. In one aspect, an insulation product may include a first layer and a first continuous paper sheet formed into a first plurality of flexible loops disposed on and attached to the first layer and defining a first plurality of air channels that extend in a direction that is substantially perpendicular with a machine direction of the insulation product. A take up factor of the first continuous paper sheet to the first layer may be greater than 1:1.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for cooling a laptop computer comprising a wireless laptop cooling apparatus and standalone computer program. The laptop cooling apparatus includes at least one fan driven by a battery pack or external power supply, the fan speeds being controlled by a computer program in response to laptop computer information including CPU and GPU processor temperatures. The computer program is an application running on the laptop computer to be cooled and is paired with the laptop cooling apparatus via, inter alia, a wireless protocol.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter generally relates to recyclable insulation material for shipping containers, groceries bags, etc., machines for making the recyclable insulation material, and methods for the making the recyclable insulation material. In one aspect, an insulation product may include a first layer and a first continuous paper sheet formed into a first plurality of flexible loops disposed on and attached to the first layer and defining a first plurality of air channels that extend in a direction that is substantially perpendicular with a machine direction of the insulation product. A take up factor of the first continuous paper sheet to the first layer may be greater than 1:1.

Abstract: Provided herein is a sensor assembly including a printed circuit board including a top surface, a bottom surface and one or more sensing elements for measuring a physiologic parameter of a patient, the one or more sensing elements disposed on the top surface. The sensor assembly including an antenna coupled to the printed circuit board, the antenna coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board and extending through an opening in the printed circuit board and outwardly from the top surface. The sensor assembly including a power source disposed below the printed circuit board and coupled to the printed circuit board and a case at least partially enclosing the printed circuit board, antenna, and power source, wherein the case includes a sensing opening configured to allow fluid to contact the one or more sensing element.

Abstract: Systems and methods for blockchain-based secure storage are disclosed. In one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for blockchain-based secure storage may include: (1) receiving a plurality of data files from a data file source; (2) bundling the plurality of data files into a package; (3) generating a first hash for each file name for each of the plurality of data files, and a second hash for contents of each of the plurality of data files; (4) generating a block comprising the first hash, the second hash, and a reference to a prior block; (5) encrypting each of the plurality of data files in the package; (6) sending the plurality of packages to a storage provider; and (7) committing the block to a distributed ledger.

Abstract: Process for late-stage differentiation manufacturing of a personal care composition including: formulating a base composition having a first viscosity; comparing the first viscosity of the base composition to a predetermined desired base viscosity range; adjusting the viscosity of the base composition to a second viscosity that is within the desired base viscosity range by addition of one or more viscosity modifiers; and adding one or more differentiation compositions to the base composition to create the personal care composition, wherein the personal care composition has a final viscosity within a desired final viscosity range without the need to add additional viscosity modifiers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for blockchain-based secure storage are disclosed. In one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for blockchain-based secure storage may include: (1) receiving a plurality of data files from a data file source; (2) bundling the plurality of data files into a package; (3) generating a first hash for each file name for each of the plurality of data files, and a second hash for contents of each of the plurality of data files; (4) generating a block comprising the first hash, the second hash, and a reference to a prior block; (5) encrypting each of the plurality of data files in the package; (6) sending the plurality of packages to a storage provider; and (7) committing the block to a distributed ledger.

Abstract: Thermal management devices and systems, and corresponding methods of cooling computing devices are described herein. Such devices, systems, and methods may be advantageous in providing optimal thermal management for the computing device and/or minimizing acoustics in the computing device for a plurality of rotational fan speeds. Additionally, optimal thermal management may provide an increase in system performance and an increase in computing device life expectancy. In one example, a thermal management system includes a fan configured to move air through an outlet opening of the fan and at least one airflow guide positioned adjacent to the outlet opening. The at least one airflow guide is configured to direct movement of the air from the outlet opening to dissipate heat within an electronic device, and the at least one airflow guide is configured to pivot about an axis to move between a first position to a second position based on a change in a rotational speed of the fan.

Abstract: The invention, in one aspect, provides an electronic orientation monitor. The monitor includes an orientation sensing electronics configured for calibration when in a reference orientation and being responsive to manipulation of the monitor so as to calculate first, second and third angles which together represent a difference between a current orientation of the monitor and the reference orientation. The monitor further includes a display being responsive to the first and second angles so as to display a point positioned relative to first and second axes, the display being further responsive to the third angle so as to display a line having a direction relative to the first and second axes such that a combination of the position of the point and the direction of the line is indicative to a user of the difference between the current orientation of the monitor and the reference orientation.

Abstract: Display module support techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes an external enclosure forming a cavity and a touch display module. The touch display module includes a touch panel assembly having one or more touch sensors and a display module to output a display through at least a portion of the touch panel assembly. The apparatus also includes a support that secures the touch display module to the external enclosure. The support is secured to the external enclosure using a reworkable connection.

Abstract: Input device attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes a portion (e.g., an input portion or cover) is configured to be positioned over a display device of a computing device to cover the display device. The device also includes a spine (e.g., a mid-spine) that is physically attached to the portion in a manner that supports rotational movement of the portion in relation to the display device. The physical attachment of the spine is configured to be removable using a magnetic coupling between the spine and a surface of the computing device that includes the display device.

Abstract: Thermal management devices and systems, and corresponding methods of cooling computing devices are described herein. Such devices, systems, and methods may be advantageous in providing optimal thermal management for the computing device and/or minimizing acoustics in the computing device for a plurality of rotational fan speeds. Additionally, optimal thermal management may provide an increase in system performance and an increase in computing device life expectancy. In one example, a thermal management system includes a fan configured to move air through an outlet opening of the fan and at least one airflow guide positioned adjacent to the outlet opening. The at least one airflow guide is configured to direct movement of the air from the outlet opening to dissipate heat within an electronic device, and the at least one airflow guide is configured to pivot about an axis to move between a first position to a second position based on a change in a rotational speed of the fan.

Abstract: Input device attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes a portion (e.g., an input portion or cover) is configured to be positioned over a display device of a computing device to cover the display device. The device also includes a spine (e.g., a mid-spine) that is physically attached to the portion in a manner that supports rotational movement of the portion in relation to the display device. The physical attachment of the spine is configured to be removable using a magnetic coupling between the spine and a surface of the computing device that includes the display device.