Abstract: An optical imaging system includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, a fourth lens, a fifth lens, a sixth lens, and a seventh lens sequentially disposed in numerical order along an optical axis of the optical imaging system from an object side of the optical imaging system toward an imaging plane of the optical imaging system, wherein the first to seventh lenses are spaced apart from each other along the optical axis, and the optical imaging system satisfies 0.4<L1TR/L7TR<1.9, where L1TR is an overall outer diameter of the first lens, L7TR is an overall outer diameter of the seventh lens, and L1TR and L7TR are expressed in a same unit of measurement.

Abstract: A solventless method of making a dry electrode for an electrochemical cell is provided. A solventless electrode material mixture includes 85-99% electrode active material and from 0-10% conductive carbon additive. A polymer binder system is present from 1-15%. The polymer binder system includes one or more polymer binders. The electrode material mixture is mixed at a temperature greater than a softening point or a melting point of at least one polymer binder of the polymer binder system. The electrode material mixture is kneaded into an electrode material dough. The electrode material dough is formed into an electrode material sheet. At least a portion of the electrode material sheet is affixed to a metal current collector to form an electrode.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices is provided herein. During operation, a graphical-user interface provides a user with a list of triggers and a list of actions. A user creates a workflow by dragging a trigger and at least one action to an area of a screen (workspace) and then connecting them with a line or arc. If a security ecosystem is unable to execute the created workflow, the necessary components needed to execute the workflow will be provided in a small area on the screen (workspace).

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices is provided herein. During operation, a graphical-user interface provides a user with a list of triggers and a list of actions. A user creates a workflow by dragging a trigger and at least one action to an area of a screen (workspace) and then connecting them with a line or arc. If a security ecosystem is unable to execute the created workflow, the necessary components needed to execute the workflow will be provided in a small area on the screen (workspace).

Abstract: At least one detected natural language phrase in audio describes at least one expected future object activity in a definable physical or geographic region. For each of one or more potential video analytic rules that are derivable from the at least one natural language phrase, whether compatibility with corresponding workflow requirements of an entity exists may be determined, such that one, some or all of the one or more potential video analytic rules are confirmed as one or more workflow-compatible video analytic rules. The one or more workflow-compatible video analytic rules are implemented within a video security system for respective one or more periods of time. For each of the implemented video analytic rules, a notification may be generated: when a rule violation of the respective video analytic rule triggers an event; or following expiry of the respective period of time of the one or more periods of time.

Abstract: At least one detected natural language phrase in audio describes at least one expected future object activity in a definable physical or geographic region. For each of one or more potential video analytic rules that are derivable from the at least one natural language phrase, whether compatibility with corresponding workflow requirements of an entity exists may be determined, such that one, some or all of the one or more potential video analytic rules are confirmed as one or more workflow-compatible video analytic rules. The one or more workflow-compatible video analytic rules are implemented within a video security system for respective one or more periods of time. For each of the implemented video analytic rules, a notification may be generated: when a rule violation of the respective video analytic rule triggers an event; or following expiry of the respective period of time of the one or more periods of time.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices is provided herein. During operation, a security level at an entry point will be increased temporarily when a camera moves its field of view away from the entry point. The security level will return to its original state when the camera moves its field of view back to the entry point.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for implementing workflows across multiple differing systems and devices are provided herein. During operation a workflow is automatically generated upon the detection of new device capabilities. In particular, a workflow server will detect the presence of new device capabilities in a particular area. The new device capabilities will be analyzed, and an appropriate trigger and action will be determined based on the new device capabilities. The appropriate trigger and action will then be implemented as a newly-created workflow.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for populating a form with text relevant to past digital-assistant queries is provided herein. During operation, a device will store text related to all digital-assistant queries during a particular incident, and text related to responses to the queries that are initiated during the particular incident. At a later time, when a form is being filled out by an officer, the form will be pre-populated with the text related to the digital-assistant queries and responses. In one embodiment the text related to the digital-assistant queries and responses comprises text of the actual query and text of the actual response.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a geofence are provided herein. Unique geofences are created on a per-person basis, and based on a prediction of how likely a person is to wander. In one embodiment, the geofence for each individual is centered on a supervisor. For each individual being monitored, the geofence has an area that is inversely proportional to how likely a person is to wander. In this way, individuals that are more likely to wander will have a geofence that covers a smaller area than those who are not as likely to wander.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a geofence are provided herein. Unique geofences are created on a per-person basis, and based on a prediction of how likely a person is to wander. In one embodiment, the geofence for each individual is centered on a supervisor. For each individual being monitored, the geofence has an area that is inversely proportional to how likely a person is to wander. In this way, individuals that are more likely to wander will have a geofence that covers a smaller area than those who are not as likely to wander.

Abstract: Different embodiments to generate predictive models to predict factors regarding a product are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computing apparatus and/or method can generate the predictive models using Ensemble Model algorithms, such as the Random Forest Modeling algorithms, with the apparatus and/or method providing a number of user interfaces to allow a user to enter the user's domain knowledge regarding at least the product to help generate the predictive models.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for annotating video is provided herein. During the process of annotating a video, a skipped portion of video will be analyzed for predetermined events or items. The video immediately following the skipped video will be annotated based on the analysis of the skipped video. The annotation process results in text being added to the video explaining and/or commenting on the predetermined events or items being detected within the skipped video.

Abstract: Systems and methods for overriding ad hoc talkgroup auto-dropping. One example method includes determining whether a contextual condition for a portable communications device meets a talkgroup formation criterion associated with an ad hoc talkgroup, and, in response to determining that the contextual condition meets the talkgroup formation criterion, sending a talkgroup identifier identifying the ad hoc talkgroup to the device. The method includes receiving a contextual condition update for the device and determining whether the update meets the talkgroup formation criterion. The method includes, in response to determining that the update does not meet the talkgroup formation criterion, sending an audio mute command based on the talkgroup identifier and a notification requesting an override action to the device. The method includes, when an override action indication is received from the device during a standby period, sending an audio unmute command based on the talkgroup identifier to the device.

Abstract: A matrix for fabric includes engaging portions and decorating portions. The engaging portions are disposed over a surface area of the fabric. The decorating portions are installed at the engaging portions. The decorating portions form letters or patterns on the specific surface area of the fabric. The engaging portions may be aligned so as to form a lattice. Eyes of the lattice may be triangular, rectangular, or hexagonal. Each of the engaging portions may have a hole through the fabric. The engaging portions may include eyelets, each of which being fixed to the hole at an external perimeter of the eyelet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating pleural abnormalities in a subject in need thereof, comprising the steps of: (a) attaching a biodegradable polymeric membrane onto a pleural wound to elicit fibronectin from fibroblasts to cause fibrous adhesion; and (b) securing the membrane with securement products, including sutures, staples, and sealants. The present invention also relates to a biodegradable adhesion membrane used for treating pleural abnormalities, comprising: a biodegradable base material selected from the group consisting of polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA), polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), poly(ethylene adipate), poly(butylene adipate) (PBA), chitosan, hyaluronic acid, and polyglycolic acid (PGA); wherein the thickness of the membrane is 0.1-1 mm.

Abstract: Different embodiments to generate predictive models to predict factors regarding a product are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computing apparatus and/or method can generate the predictive models using Ensemble Model algorithms, such as the Random Forest Modeling algorithms, with the apparatus and/or method providing a number of user interfaces to allow a user to enter the user's domain knowledge regarding at least the product to help generate the predictive models.

Abstract: A matrix for fabric is provided, comprising a engaging portions and decorating portions. The engaging portions are disposed over a specific surface area of the fabric. The decorating portions are installed at the engaging portions. The decorating portions form letters or patterns on the specific surface area of the fabric. The engaging portions may be aligned so as to form a lattice. Eyes of the lattice may be triangular, rectangular, or hexagonal. Each of the engaging portions may have a hole through the fabric. The engaging portions may comprise eyelets, each of which being fixed to the hole at an external perimeter of the eyelet. Each of the decorating portions may comprise a string, and the string may be queued through or tied at some of the eyelets, so as to form the letter or pattern.