Abstract: A shank mounting assembly for connecting a shank to a row unit of a tillage implement is provided. The shank mounting assembly includes a fixed portion, the fixed portion comprising a left wall and a right wall extending outwardly and a plurality of slots in each of the left wall and the right wall. The shank mounting assembly further includes a removable portion comprising a plate having a first set of hooks for mating with the plurality of the slots in the left wall and a second set of hooks for mating with the plurality of the slots in the right wall. The shank mounting assembly further includes a handle assembly operatively connected to the plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a weeding mechanism (1) for an autonomous weeding vehicle, and a weeding vehicle including the weeding mechanism. The weeding mechanism comprises a first shaft (3), a second shaft (5) arranged spaced apart from the first shaft (3), a first sledge (7) linearly movable along the first shaft (3), a second sledge (9) linearly movable along the second shaft (5), first and second actuators (11, 13) arranged to independently move the first and second sledges (7, 9) along the first and second shafts (3, 5) respectively, a first arm (15) pivotably connected to the first sledge (7), a second arm (17) pivotably connected to the second sledge (9) and pivotably connected to the first arm (15), and a weeding tool (2) operatively connected to at least one of the first and second arms (15, 17).

Abstract: An electric tractor including one or more all-electric bidirectional force exerting three-point hitch assemblies for lifting and lowering farm tool implements in level relationship to the ground regardless of the elevation of lift applied to the implement. The front, middle and rear three-point hitch assemblies are each operated using linear actuators. The hitches may be coupled with battery boxes to provide power and to counterbalance attached farm implements. Each of the described three-point hitch assemblies (including embodiments for front, middle and rear positions) may be operated through manipulation of electric controls. Electronic components include controller, displays, panels, wiring harnesses, linear actuators, joy sticks, lighting, switches, gauges, electric battery management system for managing one or more power sources, and processing modules and memory for controlling hitch movement and implements.

Abstract: An agricultural tractor may include a powertrain configured to drive one or more wheels of the agricultural tractor. In these and other embodiments, the powertrain may be configured to operate in multiple powertrain modes. The agricultural tractor may also include an image sensor configured to capture an image of an environment surrounding the agricultural tractor and a processing system. In some embodiments, the processing system may be configured to perform operations. In these and other embodiments, the operations may include determining an environmental condition surrounding the agricultural tractor based on the image and selecting one of the multiple powertrain modes based on the environmental condition.

Abstract: When it is determined that a tractor is located in a farm field, a first handling process of performing a first treatment for handling an abnormality when a first condition has been satisfied and a second handling process of performing a second treatment for handling an abnormality when a second condition has been satisfied are performed. The first condition is a condition that is satisfied when the second condition has been satisfied and that is satisfied in some situations in which the second condition has not been satisfied.

Abstract: A drip irrigation treatment device, which comprises a water storage tank, wherein a partition plate is arranged in the water storage tank and divides the interior of the water storage tank into a conveying cavity and a purifying cavity, one side of the conveying cavity and one side of the purifying cavity are jointly connected with a first water conveying mechanism, a protection box is arranged on one side of the water storage tank, a filter box is arranged in the protection box, one side of the upper end of the protection box is connected with a sewage conveying pipe, the lower end of the sewage conveying pipe corresponds to the filter box, a filtering mechanism is arranged in the filter box, a buffer moving mechanism is arranged on the periphery of the filter box, and a rotating mechanism is arranged on one side in the protection box.

Abstract: A weed trimmer trolley assembly includes a clamp which has a first portion that is closable with a second portion for securing around a pole of a weed trimmer. A swivel is rotatably disposed on the clamp and the swivel is positionable at a variety of angles with respect to the weed trimmer. A pair of legs is each coupled to and extends downwardly from the swivel. Each of the legs comprises a first half that threadably engages a second half such that each of the legs has an adjustable length. A pair of arms is provided and each of the arms is coupled to a respective one of the legs. A pair of rollers is each rotatably coupled to a respective one of the arms to support the weed trimmer and thereby assist a physically limited user with employing the weed trimmer.

Abstract: A mower deck includes a top deck, a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall and a first side wall. The first side wall extends between the front and rear walls. A front baffle assembly extends downwardly from the top deck. The front baffle assembly extends from the first side wall toward a discharge opening that is positioned between the front and rear walls at a discharge side of the top deck. The front baffle assembly is configured to urge cut grass and debris toward the discharge opening. A discharge baffle is positioned proximate a rear end of the discharge opening and extends downwardly from the top deck. The discharge baffle and the rear wall define a discharge gap. The discharge gap is positioned on an opposite side of the discharge baffle from the discharge opening. The discharge gap is configured to allow airflow into the mower deck.

Abstract: Quick release blade assemblies for a power tool are provided. A lawnmower includes a base including an engagement interface; a retainer having a locking component; a blade disposed between the base and the retainer; and an actuatable member including an engagement member, the engagement member being selectively displaceable with respect to the engagement interface between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration when the actuatable member is translated in a direction parallel with the axis of rotation, wherein the engagement member is configured to interface with the locking component to selectively couple the blade to the drive shaft when the engagement member is in the locked configuration.

Abstract: A portable work machine wherein a first region of a shaft facing a handle support part corresponds to the antinode of vibration generated in the shaft. A plurality of bearing members are disposed along the longitudinal direction of the shaft at positions other than the first region in a cylindrical part.

Abstract: A controller for controlling a chopper arrangement of an agricultural harvester. The controller receives sensor data indicative of an intensity of chopping performed on crop material by the chopper arrangement, and sensor data indicative of a power consumption of the chopper arrangement. The controller has a processor to determine an actuator setting for a chopper arrangement actuator of the agricultural harvester in dependence on the received sensor data indicative of the intensity of chopping and the received sensor data indicative of the power consumption. The controller sends an actuator control signal to the chopper arrangement actuator to control the chopper arrangement actuator to operate in accordance with the associated determined actuator setting. The determined actuator setting includes an amount of insertion, and an angle of insertion, of at least one bank of counter knives of the chopper arrangement relative to rotatable knife rows of the chopper arrangement.

Abstract: A harvester monitoring system configured to determine one or more parameters associated with harvested items, the system comprising: a camera module having a field of view and configured to generate image data associated with the harvested items; a mounting bracket configured to secure the camera module to a harvester such that a conveyor of the harvester is within the field of view of the camera module; a location sub-system configured to determine and output location data representative of a geographical location of the harvester monitoring system; and a processing unit configured to receive the image data and the location data, to determine one or more parameters associated with the harvested items, and to record the one or more parameters in association with the location data on a computer readable medium.

Abstract: Methods and systems for mapping the distribution of residue material in an environment in which one or more agricultural machines are operable. A sensing arrangement including one or more sensors mounted or otherwise coupled to an agricultural machine operating within the environment is used to obtain sensor data indicative of residue material spread by a spreader tool of the machine. A local distribution of material associated with the spreader tool is determined and used to update a map of a global distribution of the material across the environment. The map of the global distribution comprises one or more sub-regions categorized based on the local distribution dependent on material characteristics at those sub-regions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the distribution of residue material from a spreader tool of an agricultural machine. A sensing arrangement including one or more sensors, with the sensors defining a sensing region corresponding to an operating area of the spreader tool. A lighting arrangement including one or more light sources for illumination to at least part of the sensing region depending on a capture state of the one or more sensors of the sensing arrangement.

Abstract: A combine harvester includes a crop material sensor arrangement having a crop material sensor configured to monitor crop material downstream of a threshing and separating system of the combine, and having a sensor window through which the crop material sensor monitors the crop material. The sensor window is arranged adjacent to a flow path of the crop material such that crop material flows past the sensor window as it flows along the flow path, and the sensor window is arranged such that an angle is formed between a plane defined by the sensor window and a tangential projection that extends from a component of the combine harvester that influences the flow path immediately upstream of the sensor window. This ensures that the camera window remains sufficiently clean to allow the crop material sensor to monitor crop material through the window.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a threshing system for an agricultural harvester. The method includes using a camera for obtaining images of a crop flow, processing the obtained images and controlling an operational setting of the threshing system. The images are obtained downstream of the threshing system, preferably somewhere between the threshing rotor or threshing drum and the residue spreader. The image processing aims at detecting grain ears in the obtained images, and to derive from those images at least one physical property of the detected grain ears. The operational setting of the threshing system are controlled in dependence of the derived at least one physical property.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a frame, a feeder coupled to the frame, and a harvesting implement coupled to the feeder. Additionally, the agricultural harvester includes an actuator configured to rotate the harvesting implement relative to the frame between a non-turned position and a turned position. Moreover, the agricultural harvester includes a sensor configured to capture data indicative of a turn being made by the agricultural harvester and a computing system communicatively coupled to the sensor. In this respect, the computing system is configured to determine a magnitude of the turn based on the data captured by the sensor. In addition, the computing system is configured to compare the determined magnitude of the turn to a minimum threshold value and, when the determined magnitude exceeds the minimum threshold value, control the operation of the actuator such that the harvesting implement is rotated to the turned position.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a frame, a feeder coupled to the frame, and a harvesting implement coupled to the feeder. Furthermore, the agricultural harvester includes a first actuator including an extendible rod, with the first actuator coupled between one of the frame and the feeder or the feeder and the harvesting implement. Moreover, the agricultural harvester includes a second actuator including an extendible rod, with the second actuator coupled between the one of the frame and the feeder or the feeder and the harvesting implement such that an oblique angle is defined between the first and second actuators. In this respect, the rods of the first and second actuators are configured to be extended differing amounts such that harvesting implement is moved relative to the frame along two degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A sugarcane harvester for harvesting sugarcane in a forward direction of travel comprises a chopper, a basket, and a sill. The chopper chops stalks of sugarcane into billets, and comprises a lower drum and an upper drum that counter-rotates relative to one another, each about a respective axis of rotation. The basket is positioned to receive a stream of billets discharged from the chopper. The sill is positioned between the chopper and the basket to guide billets discharged from the chopper toward the basket. A plate of the sill comprises a billet guide surface oriented to guide billets over the sill.

Abstract: A cannabis trimming assembly includes a pair of conveyors for transporting a cannabis plant. A trimming housing is positioned between the pair of conveyors to receive the cannabis plant. A pair of trap doors is each movably integrated into the trimming housing. A plurality of cameras is each integrated into the trimming housing to view the cannabis plant. A plurality of laser emitters is each integrated into the trimming housing and each of the laser emitters is guided by the cameras to trim shade leaves and buds from the cannabis. A grapping claw is integrated into the trimming housing to hang the cannabis plant in the trimming housing during trimming.

Abstract: Problems to be Solved To provide an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of achieving both of equipping a pruning structure capable of pruning trees and enhancing safety. Solution An unmanned aerial vehicle 2 according to the present invention includes a pruning structure 23 capable of pruning a tree; a housing structure 24 capable of housing the pruning structure 23 inside; and a state control section 212 capable of controlling the state of the pruning structure 23 between a housed state in which the pruning structure 23 is housed inside the housing structure 24 and an exposed state in which the pruning structure 23 is exposed to the outside of the housing structure 24, wherein the state control section 212 can control the state of the pruning structure 23 to the housed state on landing.

Abstract: A plant limb training apparatus includes a first portion with a first fulcrum portion, a first portion arm extending from the first fulcrum portion and having a first limb engagement finger, the first fulcrum portion further including an interior race and ratchet teeth around the interior race; and, a second portion, the second portion including a second fulcrum portion, a second portion arm extending from the second fulcrum portion and having a second limb engagement finger, the second fulcrum portion configured to engage the first fulcrum portion within the first fulcrum portion interior race, the second fulcrum portion further including at least one pawl element disposed to selectively engage the plurality of ratchet teeth.

Abstract: A plant disease control method and a plant disease control apparatus that can irradiate a plant under cultivation with an appropriate amount of near-infrared light to obtain an effect of controlling diseases while efficiently using light energy. The plant under cultivation is irradiated with the near-infrared light including a wavelength set within a wavelength range of 800 to 1000 nm so as to satisfy all following Equations 1 to 3 where X is an irradiance (W/m2) and Y is an irradiation time (second), so that the effect of controlling diseases can be obtained. 644893X?1.873?Y?5901.9X?1.856??Equation 1: X?1??Equation 2: Y?0.

Abstract: Proposed is a pod and a plant cultivation apparatus having the pod of the present disclosure. In the pod, cultivation preparation is completed simply by removing a package that covers an upper portion of a container constituting the pod and seating the pod on the plant cultivation apparatus. Accordingly, even a user who does not have background knowledge of plant cultivation easily cultivate plants.

Abstract: A heater includes an enclosure, a first baffle plate, and a second baffle plate. The enclosure includes a first wall, a second wall opposite the first wall, and a top plate extending between the first wall and the second wall and cooperating with the first wall and the second wall to at least partially define an interior. The heating module is coupled with the enclosure and is disposed beneath the first baffle plate and the second baffle plate. The heater can additionally or alternatively include an air quality monitoring system and an isolation transformer. The air quality monitoring system includes an air quality controller, at least one air quality sensor, and a power input. The isolation transformer is configured to deliver power from the air quality monitoring system to a fuel system controller of the heating module to facilitate powering thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates a plant cultivation apparatus and a water supply control method thereof. The plant cultivation apparatus may perform water supply, lighting, dehumidification and the like to cultivate a plant according to a cultivation condition corresponding to a cultivation stage and a type of the plant provided in a cultivation room.

Abstract: A plant cultivation apparatus may include a cabinet including a cultivation room in which a plurality of beds are accommodated and plants are grown, a residual water detection sensor configured to detect whether residual water of feed water supplied to the plurality of beds is present, a water supply module provided in the cultivation room to supply feed water to the plurality of beds, and a controller configured to perform a water supply process when a specified water supply cycle for the plurality of beds is reached, determine whether water is present in the plurality of beds using the residual water detection sensor when the water supply process is performed, and sequentially perform the water supply operation to one or more beds in which no water is present, among the beds, wherein the water supply operation is an operation of supplying water of a predetermined watering amount to the bed in which no water is present, counting a number of times of water supply for the bed, and waiting for a water supply de

Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a grow module positioned within a grow chamber for receiving one or more plant pods. The indoor gardening system includes a sealed system and an air circulation system for conditioning air within the grow chamber, a hydration system for selectively hydrating plants, and a lighting system for providing growth lighting. A controller is configured to detect a vacation condition corresponding to a period of decreased usage of the indoor gardening appliance, e.g., based on a user command or period of inactivity, and adjust at least one operating parameter of the indoor gardening appliance in response to detecting the vacation condition, e.g., to reduce energy consumption, conserve water, and slow plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a barrier and gardening tool for forming a safe barrier around the base of a tree, raised garden, plant, or flower area. In one embodiment, the tool is an open cylindrical barrier made by fastening two semi-circular body portions or members using stakes. The tool has flag holes for attaching small flags and other decorations thereto. In other embodiments, the tool can be in the form of a semi-circle positioned around a wall for protecting the flower area and in the form of a multi-tiered architecture for protecting trunk and roots of a tree while providing protected space for growing plants, flowers, plants, shrubs and more. The tool is made of non-toxic, durable, and corrosion-resistant material and can be designed as a temporary or permanent disclosure.

Abstract: A rose bush cover assembly for protecting a rose bush during inclement weather includes a wire frame that has a plurality of pointed ends and each of the pointed ends can be inserted into ground thereby anchoring the wire frame to the ground. Moreover, the wire frame has a cylindrical shape to surround a rose bush. A cone is molded over the wire frame to cover the rose bush when the wire frame is positioned around the rose bush. The cone is comprised of a thermally insulating material to protect the rose bush from cold temperatures. Additionally, the cone has a darkened color to absorb solar energy thereby warming the rose bush when the cone is positioned around the rose bush.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing: an emitter that can be placed within a tube without aligning discharge parts of the emitter, is reduced in thickness while having a function for adjusting the flow rate, and is less likely to inhibit irrigation fluid flow. An emitter for solving the above problem is joined to the inner wall surface of a tube through which an irrigation fluid flows, and is used to discharge the irrigation fluid within the tube from a discharge port to the outside of the tube. The emitter has: at least one intake part; one discharge amount adjustment part; one discharge groove; and a plurality of discharge parts. The plurality of discharge parts are disposed symmetrically on both sides of the center of the emitter in a plan view.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for managing, cultivating, producing, preparing and distributing agricultural products. Apparatus designed to improve agricultural yield and crop performance are also disclosed. According to one embodiment, the apparatus are individually coded or tagged for remotely configuring, monitoring and modifying one or more parameters associated with each apparatus.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and system for regulating plant irrigation at a crop field. The method comprises obtaining soil water tension (SWT) data and/or soil water content (SWC) data corresponding to a crop field. The SWT data and/or the SWC data is segmented into three segments. A respective line of best fit is determined for each of the three segments. The intercepts of the lines of best fit are used to determine an irrigation start threshold and an irrigation stop threshold. Devices that control irrigation for the crop field are caused to start or stop irrigation based on the irrigation start threshold and irrigation stop threshold.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method that may include receiving a watering restriction for a location, detecting that a sprinkler controller is associated with a property within the location, and transmitting, to the sprinkler controller, the watering restriction. Additionally, a method may include receiving, at a sprinkler controller, a watering restriction for a location, the sprinkler controller associated with a property within the location, and adjusting, in response to the watering restriction, a sprinkling schedule for the property.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 4642738 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 4642738, the plants of soybean 4642738, to plant parts of soybean 4642738, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 4642738 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 4642738, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 4642738, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 4642738 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 4826005 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 4826005, the plants of soybean 4826005, to plant parts of soybean 4826005, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 4826005 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 4826005, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 4826005, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 4826005 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 4639106 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 4639106, the plants of soybean 4639106, to plant parts of soybean 4639106, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 4639106 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 4639106, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 4639106, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 4639106 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A livestock container has a plurality of levels and compartments formed by a plurality of convertible platforms and compartment gates. In some embodiments, the convertible platforms are bi-fold platforms hingedly mounted to sidewalls of the container and moveable between deployed and stored positions. When in the stored positions, the convertible platforms extend minimally from the sidewall, eliminating or reducing obstacles to movement of livestock or humans. The convertible platforms are configured to rest on upper edges of corresponding compartment gates below, and the container may be free of any central post, thereby eliminating obstacles caused thereby to movement of livestock or humans. The sidewalls and floor may be formed of hollow-core extruded aluminum panels, and longitudinal channels formed therein may house pipes or electrical wires for conducting water or electricity to ventilation fans, lights, or misters, or for storing water.

Abstract: A cat litter collection assembly for inhibiting cat litter from being tracked around a house includes a pan has a plurality of compartments each is integrated into the pan and a frame that is positionable around the pan. A screen is coupled to the frame such that screen covers the pan when the frame is positioned around the pan and a litter box can be positioned on the screen. The screen is comprised of a mesh material to collect the cat litter that falls from the cat's paws. A backsplash is coupled to and extends upwardly from the frame to deflect cat litter that the cat kicks when the cat is burying feces in the cat litter thereby facilitating the deflected cat litter to fall into the pan for collection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable pet cage, including a frame operable in unfolded and folded states. The frame includes at least two supporting rod assemblies, the supporting rod assemblies are each formed by movably connecting a vertical rod, an upper connecting rod and a lower connecting rod. All the upper connecting rods are rotatably connected with an upper connecting seat, and a first locking structure is arranged between the upper connecting seat and the upper connecting rod. All the lower connecting rods are rotatably connected with a lower connecting seat, and a second locking structure is arranged between the lower connecting seat and the lower connecting rod.

Abstract: A collapsible enclosure system is provided having end walls and hingedly coupled side walls whereby the end walls and side walls are configured to couple and define an enclosure area to retain a living creature. In some embodiments, the side walls define a top wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, a front wall and the end walls define left and right end walls. In some embodiments, the side walls comprise a side panel frame and a side panel and the end walls comprise an end panel frame and an end panel whereby edge joining elements and corner joining elements on the panel frames are configured to mate and couple the side panel frames with the end panel frames to define the enclosure area. In some embodiments, an extension frame is provided whereby the enclosure area may be extended with another set of side walls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple pet feeding station. The feeding station is a multi-tiered feeding system for homes with multiple pets and uses multiple tiered spaces or shelves for storing pet food, accessories and water dishes. A plurality of feeding trays with feeding bowls allow the food to be placed at different heights to prevent one pet from eating the food of the other. The feeding trays are adjustable and removable allowing a user to adjust the tray vertically to accommodate pets of various sizes. As an example, a cat's dishes can be kept in feeding bowls at a higher height than a dog's dishes to ensure the dog does not eat the cat's food while allowing the pets to simultaneously be fed.

Abstract: An apparatus for remotely feeding and remotely engaging with an animal is provided herein. The apparatus comprises a body including a food container and a water reservoir for storing food and water to be provided to a domestic animal. The apparatus further includes a dispenser system that is in communication with the food container and the water reservoir. The dispenser system is remotely controllable by the user such that the user may provide sustenance to the animal even when remote from the animal. The apparatus also includes at least one sensor that allows the user to remotely interact with and engage with the animal. The user may control the remotely controllable features of the apparatus via a device, such as a smart phone.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated pet food dispensing are described. One apparatus includes a receptacle configured to hold a sealed container containing wet pet food. The apparatus may include an electrically-operated plunger configured to interface with the receptacle. A processing system may be connected to the electrically-operated plunger. In one aspect, the processing system is configured to initiate a pet feeding event by actuating the plunger to interface with the receptacle, puncture the sealed container, and dispense the wet pet food into the food bowl. The processing system may maintain a time history to determine one or more future pet feeding events.

Abstract: Disclosed an animal training system including an animal training apparatus worn on an animal to deliver stimulation to the animal, and a remote controller possessed by a user to control the animal training apparatus. The animal training apparatus includes a wireless communication module to receive a signal from the remote controller, a stimulation generator/stimulator module to deliver stimulation to the animal, and a microprocessor to enable the stimulation generator/stimulator module to deliver the stimulation to the animal based on the signal received by the wireless communication module. The remote controller includes a user input means to receive input of an execution instruction for instructing the animal training apparatus to deliver the stimulation according to at least one stimulation mode, a wireless communication module to transmit the signal to the animal training apparatus, and a microprocessor to control the wireless communication module based on the execution instruction.

Abstract: A weight estimation system includes: an image capturer that captures an image of an inside of a poultry house; a calculator that calculates a flocking behavior feature quantity of chickens in the poultry house by performing image processing on the image captured by the image capturer; and an estimator that estimates a weight for each chicken in the poultry house, based on the flocking behavior feature quantity calculated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for sensor data processing. The method may include the actions of obtaining sensor data regarding aquatic livestock over periods of time, where the sensor data is captured by at least one sensor at different depths, determining, for each of the periods of time, whether the sensor data captured at different depths during the period of time satisfy one or more evaluation criteria, generating an input data set that concatenates representations of the periods of time, providing the input data set to a machine-learning trained model, receiving, as an output from the machine-learning trained model, an indication of an action to be performed for the aquatic livestock, and initiating performance of the action for the aquatic livestock.

Abstract: A feeding device for feeding aquarium fish includes a housing, a rotatable drum, and a removable and replaceable food cartridge secured to and rotatable with the drum.

Abstract: Mice, tissues, cells, and genetic material are provided that comprise a humanized heavy chain immunoglobulin locus, a humanized light chain locus that expresses a universal light chain, and a gene encoding an ADAM6 or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof. Mice are provided that express humanized heavy chains comprising human variable domains, and that express humanized light chains comprising human variable domains wherein the light chains are derived from no more than one, or no more than two, light chain V and J or rearranged V/J sequences. Fertile male mice that express antibodies with universal light chains and humanized heavy chains are provided. Methods and compositions for making bispecific binding proteins are provided.

Abstract: Fisherman bowfish by using a bow with an arrow having a fishing head on an arrow. The arrow is shot at the fish using the bow, with a fishing line attached to the arrow. A tip portion of a body of the fishing head impacts the fish and movement, resulting in movement between the body and a plunger along an impact axis. This movement causes the plunger to contact blades retracted within the body, such that the blades pivot from a retracted position to an extended position. In the extended position, the blades engage the fish, such that the blades engage the fish if the fishing head is pulled backward in the direction of entry into the fish. For removal, the fishing head is pushed along the same direction of entry, which causes the blades to automatically retract.