SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING DELIVERY OF BREAST MILK SUPPLEMENTATION

Devices for controlling delivery of a breast milk supplement are described which include a housing sized for placement on a surface near a breast region of a lactating female, the housing including one or more supplement reservoirs, at least one of the supplement reservoirs including a port with a controllable valve, a data storage component including a breast milk supplement regimen, and a control unit including a microprocessor and circuitry, the control unit operably coupled to the data storage component and to the controllable valve, the circuitry including actuation circuitry configured to actuate the controllable valve based on the breast milk supplement regimen; and at least one delivery tube having a first end and a second end, the first end of the at least one delivery tube in fluid communication with the port, the second end of the at least one delivery tube configured for placement in proximity to a nipple of the lactating female. 1. A breast milk supplement delivery device comprising: one or more supplement reservoirs adapted to contain one or more breast milk supplements, at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs including a port with a controllable valve;', 'a data storage component including a breast milk supplement regimen; and', 'a control unit including a microprocessor and circuitry, the control unit operably coupled to the data storage component and to the controllable valve of the at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs, the circuitry including actuation circuitry configured to actuate the controllable valve of the at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs based on the breast milk supplement regimen; and, 'a housing sized for placement on a surface near a breast region of a lactating female, the housing including'}at least one delivery tube having a first end and a second end, the first end of the at least one delivery tube in fluid communication with the port with the controllable valve, the second end of ...

Electroshock device for monitoring target response

An electroshock device for delivering an electrical discharge to a target includes an electrical discharge circuit, and an electrode coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and having an attachment feature attachable to the target. Upon attachment the electrode is enabled to monitor a physiological condition of the target, generate a signal based on the physiological condition, and deliver the electrical discharge to the target. The electroshock device also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and the electrode. The controller is configured to modulate delivery of the electrical discharge based on the physiological condition of the target.

System and method for operation and management of reconfigurable unmanned aircraft

A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration ...

Systems and methods for changing modes of control

A system for controlling equipment according to different modes includes an input device configured to be engaged by a user and a control circuit coupled to the input device and configured to control operation of equipment based on engagement of the user with the input device. The control circuit controls operation of the equipment according to a first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is within a predefined range. The control circuit controls operation of the equipment according to a second mode different from the first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is outside of the predefined range.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE DISPATCH AND RECOVERY

A service unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a flight system, a status component, a navigation system, and a recovery component. The flight system is for flying the service UAV. The status component is configured to determine that a first UAV is disabled. The navigation system is configured to fly the service UAV to a landing location of the first UAV in response to the status component determining that the first UAV is disabled. The recovery component is configured to recover one or more of a payload of the first UAV and a portion of the first UAV. 1. A service unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:a flight system for flying the service UAV;a status component configured to determine that a first UAV is disabled;a navigation system configured to fly the service UAV to a landing location of the first UAV in response to the status component determining that the first UAV is disabled; anda recovery component configured to recover one or more of a payload of the first UAV and a portion of the first UAV.214-. (canceled)15. The service UAV of claim 1 , wherein the recovery component comprises one or more of an actuator claim 1 , an arm claim 1 , a claw claim 1 , a scoop claim 1 , a hook claim 1 , a pulley claim 1 , and a cable to change a position of or interact with the first UAV.16. The service UAV of claim 1 , wherein the recovery component comprises one or more of an actuator claim 1 , an arm claim 1 , a claw claim 1 , a scoop claim 1 , a hook claim 1 , a pulley claim 1 , and a cable to change a position of or interact with a payload of the first UAV.17. The service UAV of claim 1 , wherein the recovery component comprises one or more of an actuator claim 1 , an arm claim 1 , a claw claim 1 , a scoop claim 1 , a hook claim 1 , a pulley claim 1 , and a cable to remove or to change a position of the portion of the first UAV.18. The service UAV of claim 1 , wherein the recovery component is configured to supply at least one of fuel and electrical current to an ...

Systems and methods for generating an injection guide

System and methods are described herein for generating an injection guide, which include receiving one or more digital images of a body region of an individual, the body region including one or more physical registration landmarks, generating at least one digital representation of the body region using the one or more digital images, the at least one digital representation including one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region, adding one or more digitally registered injection sites to the at least one digital representation of the body region in an injection-treatment pattern, the one or more digitally registered injection sites registered relative to the one or more digital registration landmarks, and generating one or more output signals having information for controlling one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location on a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding ...

Systems and methods for acoustic wave enabled data storage

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for storing, reading, and writing data using particle-based acoustic wave driven shift registers. The shift registers may physically shift particles along rows and/or columns of wells through the interactions of two parallel surfaces. A transducer may generate an acoustic wave to displace one or more of the two parallel surfaces. The particles may be transferred to and/or otherwise constrained by a buffer surface during at least a portion of the acoustic wave, such that the particles may be shifted during one or more cycles of the acoustic wave. In various embodiments, the amplitude of the acoustic wave may correspond to the spacing distance between each of the wells. The wells may be physical and/or potential wells.

Cost-effective mobile connectivity protocols

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.).

Package management system for robotic vehicles

Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes a package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for recognizing an individual human shopper placing a consumer item in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle along a path following the recognized individual human shopper through the consumer shopping environment. The package management system includes circuitry for suspending the shopper-following movement of the robotic vehicle in response to suspension criteria. The package management system includes circuitry for resuming the shopper-following movement of the robotic vehicle in response to resumption criteria.

Cost-effective mobile connectivity protocols

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.).

Cost-effective mobile connectivity protocols

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.).

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING PACKAGES VIA AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be used to deliver a package. The UAV may include a communication interface configured to receive a request to transport a package. The UAV may also include a navigation unit configured to direct the UAV to the package. The UAV may further include a sensor configured to determine one or more physical characteristics of the package. The UAV may also include an acceptance unit configured to accept the package for transport in response to the one or more physical characteristics satisfying a set of criteria. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:a communication interface configured to receive a request to transport a package;a navigation unit configured to direct the UAV to the package;a sensor configured to determine one or more physical characteristics of the package; andan acceptance unit configured to accept the package for transport in response to the one or more physical characteristics satisfying a set of criteria.2. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the one or more physical characteristics comprise a weight of the package.3. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the one or more physical characteristics comprise one or more dimensions of the package.4. The UAV of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises a force sensor.5. The UAV of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises a load cell sensor.6. The UAV of claim 2 , wherein the sensor comprises a torque cell sensor.7. The UAV of claim 2 , wherein the sensor determines the weight of the package in response to the UAV lifting the package.811-. (canceled)12. The UAV of claim 2 , wherein the acceptance unit is configured to accept packages that do not exceed a threshold weight.1315-. (canceled)16. The UAV of claim 2 , wherein the acceptance unit is further configured to accept the packages in response to a determination that the weight of the package is less than or equal to the reported weight of the package in the request.17. The UAV of claim 16 , wherein the acceptance unit is further ...

PACKAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC VEHICLES

Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for receiving data indicative of a transportation departure point accommodating a transfer of a consumer item from the robotic vehicle to a conveyance configured to transport the consumer item away from the consumer shopping environment. The package management system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle to the departure point. In an embodiment, the package management system includes circuitry for managing a transfer of a consumer item acquired by the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment from the robotic vehicle to the conveyance at the departure point. 1. A package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle , the package management system comprising:circuitry for receiving data indicative of a transportation departure point accommodating a transfer of a consumer item from the robotic vehicle to a conveyance configured to transport the consumer item away from the consumer shopping environment;circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle to the transportation departure point.2. The package management system of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry for receiving data includes circuitry for receiving data indicative of a surface transportation departure point.3. The package management system of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry for receiving data includes circuitry for receiving data indicative of a departure point selected by an individual human shopper.4. The package management system of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry for receiving data includes circuitry for receiving data ...

STRUCTURAL FRAME TO ASSIST PATIENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

A structural frame and methods of use thereof are disclosed that assists a patient that has limited ambulation. A structural frame is disclosed that includes a linear rod having a first end and a second end; two or more expandable telescoping sections disposed between the first end and the second end of the linear rod wherein the two or more expandable telescoping sections are operable to expand the linear rod bidirectionally at the first end and the second end; a force-loading mechanism engaging each of the two or more expandable telescoping sections operably connected to expand the telescoping linear rod. 1. A structural frame comprising:a linear rod having a first end and a second end;two or more expandable telescoping sections disposed between the first end and the second end of the linear rod wherein the two or more expandable telescoping sections are operable to expand the linear rod bidirectionally at the first end and the second end;a force-loading mechanism operably connected to each of the two or more expandable telescoping sections operable to apply outward compressive force at each of the first end and the second end of the linear rod; andone or more extendable and retractable load-bearing feet at at least one of the first end and the second end of the linear rod, wherein the one or more load-bearing feet are operable to extend from a stowed position to a load-bearing position for engagement with an exterior surface and to retract to the stowed position.25.-. (canceled)6. The structural frame of claim 1 , comprising a locking mechanism claim 1 , wherein the two or more expandable telescoping sections of the linear rod are configured to be secured into place by the locking mechanism during application of the outward compressive force.711.-. (canceled)12. The structural frame of claim 1 , comprising a sensor in communication with a controller to determine a size of an opening span in a vicinity of the structural frame and to control extension of the two or ...

Systems and methods for detecting and reporting hazards on a pathway

A safety system and associated methods of operation, for detecting an object on a pathway and reporting to a user information relating to the object to help the user avoid a collision with the object. The safety system includes a first sensor system for detecting the presence of the user and a second sensor system for detecting the object within the pathway. Upon detection of the object, the second sensor system obtains information relating to the object and generates a signal based on the obtained information. The signal is received by a reporting system, which generates a warning signal to communicate the object information to the user. The object information may include a location of the object on the pathway and an identification of the object for the user.

Surface cleaning unmanned aerial vehicle

Described embodiments include an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes an airframe and a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a cleansing controller configured to manage a removal of a surface contaminant from a selected portion of a surface of an external object using an airflow generated by the rotary wing system.

SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING DELIVERY OF BREAST MILK SUPPLEMENTATION

Systems and devices for controlling delivery of a breast milk supplement are described which include a nipple component including aperture; a guard component attached to the nipple component; a supplement reservoir including a port with a controllable valve, the supplement reservoir adapted to contain one or more breast milk supplements, a flow conduit disposed within at least a portion of the nipple component and having a first end in fluid communication with the aperture and a second end in fluid communication with the port; a data storage component including a breast milk supplement regimen; and a control unit operably coupled to the controllable valve and the data storage component and including a microprocessor and circuitry, the circuitry including actuation circuitry configured to actuate the controllable valve to module release of the one or more breast milk supplements based on the breast milk supplement regimen.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACOUSTIC WAVE ENABLED DATA STORAGE

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for storing, reading, and writing data using particle-based acoustic wave driven shift registers. The shift registers may physically shift particles along rows and/or columns of wells through the interactions of two parallel surfaces. A transducer may generate an acoustic wave to displace one or more of the two parallel surfaces. The particles may be transferred to and/or otherwise constrained by a buffer surface during at least a portion of the acoustic wave, such that the particles may be shifted during one or more cycles of the acoustic wave. In various embodiments, the amplitude of the acoustic wave may correspond to the spacing distance between each of the wells. The wells may be physical and/or potential wells. 1. A method , comprising:disposing a plurality of particles selectively within a set of wells on a first surface, wherein the set of wells is one of a plurality of sets of wells, and wherein each set of wells is spaced at intervals along a longitudinal axis of a first surface by a spacing distance from an adjacent set of wells;generating, via a transducer, an acoustic wave with an amplitude corresponding to the spacing distance, such that a buffer surface is displaced from a static position by at least one half the spacing distance along the longitudinal axis at a peak amplitude of the acoustic wave;transferring the particles of the set of wells from the first surface to the buffer surface when the buffer surface is displaced by a first displacement distance by the acoustic wave relative to the static position; andreturning the transferred particles from the buffer surface to the first surface when the buffer surface is displaced a second displacement distance by the acoustic wave relative to the static position, andwherein the first displacement distance is different from the second displacement distance, such that each of the plurality of particles is shifted from an original well to a different well ...

Systems and methods for acoustic wave enabled data storage

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for storing, reading, and writing data using particle-based acoustic wave driven shift registers. The shift registers may physically shift particles along rows and/or columns of wells through the interactions of two parallel surfaces. A transducer may generate an acoustic wave to displace one or more of the two parallel surfaces. The particles may be transferred to and/or otherwise constrained by a buffer surface during at least a portion of the acoustic wave, such that the particles may be shifted during one or more cycles of the acoustic wave. In various embodiments, the amplitude of the acoustic wave may correspond to the spacing distance between each of the wells. The wells may be physical and/or potential wells.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

A service unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a flight system, a status component, a navigation system, and a surveillance component. The flight system is for flying the service UAV. The status component is configured to determine that a first UAV is disabled. The navigation system is configured to fly the service UAV to a landing location of the first UAV in response to the status component determining that the first UAV is disabled. The surveillance component is configured to observe the first UAV and an area surrounding the first UAV. 1. A service unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:a flight system for flying the service UAV;a status component configured to determine that a first UAV is disabled;a navigation system configured to cause the service UAV to fly to a landing location of the first UAV in response to the status component determining that the first UAV is disabled; anda surveillance component configured to observe the first UAV and an area surrounding the first UAV.2. The service UAV of claim 1 , wherein the service UAV further comprises an illumination component claim 1 , and wherein the illumination component is configured to illuminate at least one of the first UAV and the area surrounding the first UAV.3. The service UAV of claim 1 , wherein the service UAV further comprises a communication component for sending and receiving wireless transmissions.4. The service UAV of claim 3 , wherein the communication component is further configured to relay wireless communication signals between the first UAV and a remote entity.56-. (canceled)7. The service UAV of claim 1 , further comprising a notification component configured to provide audible or visual notification that the service UAV is observing the first UAV and the area surrounding the first UAV to entities near the area surrounding the first UAV.89-. (canceled)10. The service UAV of claim 1 , wherein the surveillance component is configured to cause the navigation system to maintain flight ...

Reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system

A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration ...

PRESSURE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Pressure processing systems disclosed herein comprise rotating fluid flow paths. Transfer of angular momentum between the working fluid and the fluid flow path may be configured to increase pressure within the system and/or recover energy used to increase pressure within the system. Rotation of pressure processing systems may be configured to alter working fluid pressure within the pressure processing system. Filtration and/or chemical processes may be performed within a pressure processing portion of such systems. Working fluid may be introduced or recovered from the system at various radial positions.

Systems and Methods for Guiding Injections

Systems and methods are described herein for guided injection, which include: one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light and a computing device operably connected to the one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light, the computing device including a processor operable to receive at least one digital representation of a body region of an individual, the body region of the individual including one or more physical registration landmarks, the at least one digital representation including one or more digitally registered injection sites and one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region; and control the one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location of a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites.

Peristaltic pump systems and methods

Staged peristaltic pump systems and related methods are disclosed. A system may be configured such that the working fluid pressure differential across any individual stage of the system is smaller than the pressure across the entire system. In some embodiments certain components of each stage may be sealed from fluid communication with an external environment, though working fluid may be configured to cross the boundary of the seal. In some embodiments, stages may be pressurized with respect to an external environment.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLABORATIVE VEHICLE TRACKING

A system and associated methods of operation for tracking vehicles, such as automobiles, aircraft, boats, unmanned aerial vehicles, and drones. The system includes a communication interface for receiving measurements and observations of a sighting location for each of one or more vehicles from a plurality of independent observers, which may include both human observers and equipment, such as cameras, phones, telescopes, and other automated tracking devices. Upon receiving the location information, a processor associates one or more measurements with a selected vehicle and computes a location of the selected vehicle based on the measurements. In some instances, the processor may also determine a flight path of the selected vehicle based on the measurements. 1. A system for tracking vehicles , the system comprising:a communication interface configured to receive observations of vehicle locations from a plurality of independent observers; and determine observations associated with a selected vehicle; and', 'compute a location of the selected vehicle based on the observations., 'a processor configured to2. (canceled)3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine a route of the selected vehicle based on the observations.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to predict a future location of the selected vehicle based on the observations.59-. (canceled)10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to store location information for a set of vehicles claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine the observations associated with the selected vehicle based on the observations and the stored location information for the set of vehicles claim 1 , and wherein the processor is further configured to identify the selected vehicle as a member of the set of vehicles.1114-. (canceled)15. The system of claim 1 , wherein the observations include human observations.1619-. (canceled)20. The system ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLABORATIVE VEHICLE TRACKING

A system and associated methods of operation for tracking vehicles, such as automobiles, aircraft, boats, unmanned aerial vehicles, and drones. The system includes a communication interface for receiving measurements and observations of a sighting location for each of one or more vehicles from a plurality of independent observers, which may include both human observers and equipment, such as cameras, phones, telescopes, and other automated tracking devices. Upon receiving the location information, a processor associates one or more measurements with a selected vehicle and computes a location of the selected vehicle based on the measurements. In some instances, the processor may also determine a flight path of the selected vehicle based on the measurements. 1. A system for tracking vehicles , the system comprising:a communication interface configured to receive measurements of vehicle locations from a plurality of independent observers; and determine the received measurements are associated with a selected vehicle; and', 'compute a location of the selected vehicle based on the measurements., 'a processor configured to2. (canceled)3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine a route of the selected vehicle based on the measurements.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to predict a future location of the selected vehicle based on the measurements.59-. (canceled)10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to store location information for a set of vehicles claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine the measurements associated with the selected vehicle based on the measurements and the stored location information for the set of vehicles claim 1 , and wherein the processor is further configured to identify the selected vehicle as a member of the set of vehicles.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to store location information for a set ...

Package management system for robotic vehicles

Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes a package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for recognizing an individual human shopper. The system includes circuitry for receiving data indicative of a location of the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment. The system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle to the location of the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment. In an embodiment, the package management system includes circuitry for issuing an alarm upon detection of an unauthorized removal or attempted unauthorized removal of a consumer item from the secure portion of the robotic vehicle.

Package management system for robotic vehicles

Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for receiving data indicative of a transportation departure point accommodating a transfer of a consumer item from the robotic vehicle to a conveyance configured to transport the consumer item away from the consumer shopping environment. The package management system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle to the departure point. In an embodiment, the package management system includes circuitry for managing a transfer of a consumer item acquired by the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment from the robotic vehicle to the conveyance at the departure point.

Systems and methods for controlling delivery of breast milk supplementation

Systems and methods for controlling delivery of breast milk supplementation are described which include receiving information associated with a breast milk supplement regimen with a breast milk supplement delivery device, the breast milk supplement delivery device including a substrate sized for placement on a surface of a breast region of a lactating female, at least one supplement reservoir associated with the substrate and adapted to contain one or more breast milk supplements, the at least one supplement reservoir including a port with a controllable valve, a data storage component configured to store the breast milk supplement regimen, and a control unit operably coupled to the data storage component and the controllable valve and including a microprocessor and circuitry; and actuating the controllable valve of the at least one supplement reservoir to modulate release of the one or more breast milk supplements based on the received breast milk supplement regimen.

Structural assessment, maintenance, and repair apparatuses and methods

Systems for cleaning a structure via a robot are described. The robot includes a body. The robot further includes a tool coupled to the body and configured to hold a structural maintenance tool. The robot includes a sensor coupled to the body. The robot includes a drive system configured to allow positioning of the body along the structure, including inverted positioning and vertical positioning. The robot further includes a communication interface coupled to the body. The robot includes a controller coupled to the body. The controller is in communication with the tool, the sensor, and the drive system. The controller is configured to receive an operating instruction through the communication interface. The controller is configured to autonomously position the body via the drive system and to perform a task with at least one of the tool and the sensor according to the operating instruction.

Systems and Methods for Generating an Injection Guide

System and methods are described herein for generating an injection guide, which include receiving one or more digital images of a body region of an individual, the body region including one or more physical registration landmarks, generating at least one digital representation of the body region using the one or more digital images, the at least one digital representation including one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region, adding one or more digitally registered injection sites to the at least one digital representation of the body region in an injection-treatment pattern, the one or more digitally registered injection sites registered relative to the one or more digital registration landmarks, and generating one or more output signals having information for controlling one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location on a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites. 131.-. (canceled)32. A system , comprising:a computer processor; and ["one or more instructions for receiving one or more digital images of a skin surface of an individual's face including one or more physical registration landmarks;", "one or more instructions for generating at least one digital representation of the skin surface of the individual's face using the received one or more digital images, the generated at least one digital representation of the skin surface of the individual's face including one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the skin surface of the individual's face;", "one or more instructions for identifying from the generated at least one digital representation of the skin surface of the individual's face one or more lines, wrinkles, folds, or pouches on the skin surface of the individual's face in need ...

Peristaltic pump systems and methods

A staged peristaltic pump system and related methods are disclosed. The system may be configured such that the working fluid pressure differential across any individual stage of the system is smaller than the pressure across the entire system. In some embodiments certain components of each stage may be sealed from fluid communication with an external environment, though working fluid may be configured to cross the boundary of the seal. In some embodiments, stages may be pressurized with respect to an external environment.

Cost-effective mobile connectivity protocols

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.).

ELECTROSHOCK DEVICE FOR MONITORING TARGET RESPONSE

An electroshock device for delivering an electrical discharge to a target includes an electrical discharge circuit, and an electrode coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and having an attachment feature attachable to the target. Upon attachment the electrode is enabled to monitor a physiological condition of the target, generate a signal based on the physiological condition, and deliver the electrical discharge to the target. The electroshock device also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and the electrode. The controller is configured to modulate delivery of the electrical discharge based on the physiological condition of the target. 1. A method for delivering an electrical discharge to a target by an electroshock device , the method comprising:attaching one or more electrodes to the target by projecting the one or more electrodes from the electroshock device;delivering the electrical discharge to the target via the one or more electrodes;monitoring a physiological condition of the target using the one or more electrodes; andmodulating the electrical discharge based on the physiological condition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological condition includes an involuntary muscular condition of the target claim 1 , and wherein the electrical discharge is modulated based on the involuntary muscular condition.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the involuntary muscular condition includes at least one of an activation level claim 2 , movement claim 2 , electrical activity claim 2 , and electrical potential associated with a muscle of the target.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological condition includes an involuntary response to delivery of the electrical discharge claim 1 , and wherein the electrical discharge is modulated based on the involuntary response.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether the target is sufficiently subdued based on the physiological condition; ...

Systems and Methods for Wearable Injection Guides

Systems and methods for wearable injection guides are described, which include: acquiring one or more digital images of a body region of an individual with at least one image capture device; creating a digitally rendered model of a wearable injection guide from the one or more digital images of the body region of the individual; adding one or more digitally rendered fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter to the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide; and forming the wearable injection guide from the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide, the formed wearable injection guide including one or more fiducials corresponding to the one or more digitally rendered fiducials on the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide. 172.-. (canceled)73. A method implemented on a computing device , comprising:receiving information associated with one or more digital images of a surface topography of a body region of an individual;identifying one or more areas on the body region of the individual in need of treatment by comparing the received one or more digital images of the surface topography of the body region of the individual and one or more stored digital images;generating a treatment regimen including at least one treatment parameter for treating the identified one or more areas of the body region of the individual in need of treatment;creating a three-dimensional digitally rendered model of a wearable injection guide from the received one or more digital images of the surface topography of the body region of the individual, at least one surface of the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide substantially conforming in shape to the corresponding surface topography of the body region of the individual;adding one or more digitally rendered fiducials indicative of the at least one treatment parameter to the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide; andgenerating one or more model ...

Systems, methods, and devices for providing assistance to an unmanned aerial vehicle

A service unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a flight system, a status component, a navigation system, and a surveillance component. The flight system is for flying the service UAV. The status component is configured to determine that a first UAV is disabled. The navigation system is configured to fly the service UAV to a landing location of the first UAV in response to the status component determining that the first UAV is disabled. The surveillance component is configured to observe the first UAV and an area surrounding the first UAV.

Systems and methods for guiding injections

Systems and methods are described herein for guided injection, which include: one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light and a computing device operably connected to the one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light, the computing device including a processor operable to receive at least one digital representation of a body region of an individual, the body region of the individual including one or more physical registration landmarks, the at least one digital representation including one or more digitally registered injection sites and one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region; and control the one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location of a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING DELIVERY OF BREAST MILK SUPPLEMENTATION

Systems and methods for controlling delivery of breast milk supplementation are described which include receiving information associated with a breast milk supplement regimen with a breast milk supplement delivery device, the breast milk supplement delivery device including a substrate sized for placement on a surface of a breast region of a lactating female, at least one supplement reservoir associated with the substrate and adapted to contain one or more breast milk supplements, the at least one supplement reservoir including a port with a controllable valve, a data storage component configured to store the breast milk supplement regimen, and a control unit operably coupled to the data storage component and the controllable valve and including a microprocessor and circuitry; and actuating the controllable valve of the at least one supplement reservoir to modulate release of the one or more breast milk supplements based on the received breast milk supplement regimen. 1. A method for controlling delivery of breast milk supplementation comprising:receiving information associated with a breast milk supplement regimen with a breast milk supplement delivery device, the breast milk supplement delivery device including a substrate sized for placement on a surface of a breast region of a lactating female, at least one supplement reservoir associated with the substrate and adapted to contain one or more breast milk supplements, the at least one supplement reservoir including a port with a controllable valve, a data storage component configured to store the breast milk supplement regimen, and a control unit including a microprocessor and circuitry, the control unit operably coupled to the data storage component and to the controllable valve of the at least one supplement reservoir; andactuating the controllable valve of the at least one supplement reservoir to modulate release of the one or more breast milk supplements based on the received breast milk supplement regimen.2. ...

System and method for operating unmanned aircraft

A system and method for repowering an unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. The system and method may comprise use of a utility transmission system configured to function as power system/source for UAV/aircraft and UAV/aircraft configured to interface with the power source/system. Systems and methods provide access and for administrating, managing, and monitoring access and interfacing by UAV/aircraft with the power system/source. UAV/aircraft system can be configured and operated/managed to interface with and use the power system/source (e.g. network of power lines from a utility transmission system) to enhance range and utility (e.g. for repowering and/or as a flyway or route). The system comprises an interface between the aircraft and the power source for power transfer; a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft; and an administrative/management system to manage interaction/transaction with the aircraft. The power source for power transfer may be a power line; power transfer to the ...

Systems and methods for adjusting a contour of a vehicle based on a protrusion

A system for informing a navigation system of a vehicle of a protrusion includes a sensor and a processing circuit. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data based on a position of cargo. The processing circuit is configured to determine a contour of the vehicle, detect protruding cargo extending outside the contour of the vehicle, where detecting the protruding cargo is based on the sensor data and the contour, and notify the navigation system of the vehicle of the protruding cargo.

Systems and Methods for Wearable Injection Guides

Systems and methods for wearable injection guides are described, which include: acquiring one or more digital images of a body region of an individual with at least one image capture device; creating a digitally rendered model of a wearable injection guide from the one or more digital images of the body region of the individual; adding one or more digitally rendered fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter to the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide; and forming the wearable injection guide from the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide, the formed wearable injection guide including one or more fiducials corresponding to the one or more digitally rendered fiducials on the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PENALTIES

A penalty allocation system includes a processing circuit configured to receive first data from a first player-worn sensor regarding a first player involved in an impact, receive second data from a second player-worn sensor regarding a second player involved in the impact, identify one of the first player and the second player as an at-fault player in connection with the impact based on the first data and the second data, and determine a penalty for the at-fault player based on the first data and the second data. 1. A penalty allocation system , comprising: receive first data from a first player-worn sensor regarding a first player involved in an impact;', 'receive second data from a second player-worn sensor regarding a second player involved in the impact;', 'identify one of the first player and the second player as an at-fault player in connection with the impact based on the first data and the second data; and', 'determine a penalty for the at-fault player based on the first data and the second data., 'a processing circuit configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to determine a magnitude of the impact based on at least one of the first data and the second data and determine the penalty for the at-fault player based further on the magnitude of the impact.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the magnitude of the impact includes a magnitude of at least one of a force claim 2 , an acceleration claim 2 , an impulse claim 2 , and a torque resulting from the impact.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first data includes at least one of an acceleration claim 1 , a velocity claim 1 , a position claim 1 , and an orientation of the first player.5. (canceled)6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first data includes at least one of an identity claim 1 , a player role claim 1 , and a team affiliation of the first player.78-. (canceled)9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first data includes an indication of a location of the ...

Systems and methods for atomic film data storage

The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with data storage using atomic films, such as graphene, boron nitride, or silicene. A platter assembly may include at least one platter that has one or more substantially planar surfaces. One or more layers of a monolayer atomic film, such as graphene, may be positioned on a planar surface. Data may be stored on the atomic film using one or more vacancies, dopants, defects, and/or functionalized groups (presence or lack thereof) to represent one of a plurality of states in a multi-state data representation model, such as a binary, a ternary, or another base N data storage model. A read module may detect the vacancies, dopants, and/or functionalized groups (or a topographical feature resulting therefrom) to read the data stored on the atomic film.

Systems, methods, and devices for unmanned aerial vehicle dispatch and recovery

A service unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a flight system, a status component, a navigation system, and a recovery component. The flight system is for flying the service UAV. The status component is configured to determine that a first UAV is disabled. The navigation system is configured to fly the service UAV to a landing location of the first UAV in response to the status component determining that the first UAV is disabled. The recovery component is configured to recover one or more of a payload of the first UAV and a portion of the first UAV.

PACKAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC VEHICLES

Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes a package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for recognizing an individual human shopper. The system includes circuitry for receiving data indicative of a location of the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment. The system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle to the location of the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment. In an embodiment, the package management system includes circuitry for issuing an alarm upon detection of an unauthorized removal or attempted unauthorized removal of a consumer item from the secure portion of the robotic vehicle.

SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING DELIVERY OF BREAST MILK SUPPLEMENTATION

Systems and devices for controlling delivery of a breast milk supplement are described which include a substrate sized for placement on a surface of a breast region of a lactating female, one or more supplement reservoirs associated with the substrate, at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs including a port with a controllable valve, a data storage component including a breast milk supplement regimen; and a control unit including a microprocessor and circuitry, the control unit operably coupled to the data storage component and to the controllable valve of the at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs, the circuitry including actuation circuitry configured to actuate the controllable valve of the at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs based on the breast milk supplement regimen. 1. A breast milk supplement delivery device comprising:a substrate sized for placement on a surface of a breast region of a lactating female;one or more supplement reservoirs associated with the substrate and adapted to contain one or more breast milk supplements, at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs including a port with a controllable valve;a data storage component including a breast milk supplement regimen; anda control unit including a microprocessor and circuitry, the control unit operably coupled to the data storage component and to the controllable valve of the at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs, the circuitry including actuation circuitry configured to actuate the controllable valve of the at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs based on the breast milk supplement regimen.23.-. (canceled)4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a flexible substrate.56.-. (canceled)7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the substrate includes an adhesive on a surface conforming to the surface of the breast region of the lactating female.8. (canceled)9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the substrate ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE CONTROL OF FUEL TANKS

A fuel tank includes a port and an open-cell foam. The open-cell foam is configured to retain a liquid fuel by an interfacial surface tension between the open-cell foam and the liquid fuel. The open-cell foam is configured to selectively release the liquid fuel when a surfactant is applied to the open-cell foam to reduce the interfacial surface tension between the open-cell foam and the liquid fuel. 1. A fuel tank , comprising:a port; andan open-cell foam configured to retain a liquid fuel by an interfacial surface tension between the open-cell foam and the liquid fuel;wherein the open-cell foam is configured to selectively release the liquid fuel when a surfactant is applied to reduce the interfacial surface tension between the open-cell foam and the liquid fuel.2. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the port is configured to provide a flow channel out of the tank for the released liquid fuel.3. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is applied to the open-cell foam to reduce the interfacial surface tension.4. (canceled)5. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is applied to the liquid fuel to reduce the interfacial surface tension.6. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the open-cell foam is disposed within the fuel tank.7. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the open-cell foam is disposed within a flow conduit of the port.8. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the open-cell foam is homogeneous.9. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the tank defines an interior space claim 1 , and wherein the open-cell foam substantially occupies the interior space.10. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the open-cell foam is a liner disposed on an interior wall of the tank defining an open area within the tank.11. The tank of claim 1 , wherein an interior portion of the open-cell foam includes a flow channel configured to direct liquid fuel from the interior portion to a portion of the open-cell foam located near the port.12. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the open-cell foam is configured to release the ...

PACKAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC VEHICLES

Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes a package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for recognizing an individual human shopper placing a consumer item in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle along a path following the recognized individual human shopper through the consumer shopping environment. The package management system includes circuitry for suspending the shopper-following movement of the robotic vehicle in response to suspension criteria. The package management system includes circuitry for resuming the shopper-following movement of the robotic vehicle in response to resumption criteria. 1. A package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle , the package management system comprising:circuitry for recognizing an individual human shopper placing a consumer item in the robotic vehicle;circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle along a path following the recognized individual human shopper through the consumer shopping environment (hereafter “shopper-following movement”);circuitry for suspending the shopper-following movement of the robotic vehicle in response to a suspension criteria; andcircuitry for resuming the shopper-following movement of the robotic vehicle in response to a resumption criteria.2. The package management system of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry for recognizing an individual human shopper includes at least one of an optical recognition system claim 1 , a facial recognition system claim 1 , an object recognition system claim 1 , a key pad claim 1 , a microphone claim 1 , a voice recognition ...

System and method for operation and management of reconfigurable unmanned aircraft

A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration ...

PRESSURE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Pressure processing systems disclosed herein comprise rotating fluid flow paths. Transfer of angular momentum between the working fluid and the fluid flow path may be configured to increase pressure within the system and/or recover energy used to increase pressure within the system. Rotation of pressure processing systems may be configured to alter working fluid pressure within the pressure processing system. Filtration and/or chemical processes may be performed within a pressure processing portion of such systems. Working fluid may be introduced or recovered from the system at various radial positions.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE INJECTION GUIDES

Wearable injection guides and manufacture and use thereof are described, which include: a rigid material formed to substantially conform in shape to a topography of a body region of an individual, the rigid material substantially impenetrable to an injection needle, and the rigid material including one or more injection needle access regions arranged in a treatment pattern. 1. A wearable injection guide comprising:a rigid material formed to substantially conform in shape to a topography of a body region of an individual, the rigid material substantially impenetrable to an injection needle, and the rigid material including one or more injection needle access regions arranged in a treatment pattern.26.-. (canceled)7. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , wherein the one or more injection needle access regions comprise:one or more portions of the rigid material defining one or more openings.813.-. (canceled)14. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more injection needle access regions comprises:a downward tapered access surface.15. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , further comprising:a needle depth-limiting surface proximate to an injection needle access region.16. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , further comprising:a needle depth-limiting surface that at least partially coincides with at least one of the one or more injection needle access regions.17. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one needle-penetrable membrane covering at least a portion of at least one surface of the rigid material.18. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter.19. The wearable injection guide of claim 18 , wherein the at least one treatment parameter comprises:at least one treatment parameter specific to the individual.2022.-. (canceled)23. The wearable injection guide of claim 18 , wherein the one or more ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE INJECTION GUIDES

Wearable injection guides and manufacture and use thereof are described, which include: a rigid needle-penetrable material having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface having form-fitting contours substantially conforming to a topography of a body region of an individual and the outer surface including one or more fiducials indication of at least one treatment parameter. 1. A wearable injection guide comprising:a rigid needle-penetrable material having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface having form-fitting contours substantially conforming to a topography of a body region of an individual and the outer surface including one or more fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter.23-. (canceled)4. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , wherein the inner surface of the rigid needle-penetrable material comprises:a form-fitting contour substantially conforming to the topography of the individual's face, neck, head, abdomen, torso, upper extremity, lower extremity, or buttocks.5. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the rigid needle-penetrable material comprises:an outer contour with one or more portions separated from the inner surface of the rigid needle-penetrable material by at least one needle depth-limiting distance.67-. (canceled)8. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , wherein the one or more fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter comprise:one or more shapes, colors, numbers, letters, crosshairs, or combinations thereof indicative of at least one treatment parameter.9. (canceled)10. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , wherein the one or more fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter comprise:one or more fiducials indicative of at least one type of injectable agent to be injected at said one or more fiducials.1113-. (canceled)14. The wearable injection guide of claim 1 , wherein the one or more fiducials indicative of at least one ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE INJECTION GUIDES

Systems and methods for wearable injection guides are described, which include: acquiring one or more digital images of a body region of an individual with at least one image capture device; creating a digitally rendered model of a wearable injection guide from the one or more digital images of the body region of the individual; adding one or more digitally rendered fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter to the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide; and forming the wearable injection guide from the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide, the formed wearable injection guide including one or more fiducials corresponding to the one or more digitally rendered fiducials on the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide. 1. A method of generating a wearable injection guide for an individual comprising:acquiring one or more digital images of a body region of the individual;creating a digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide from the one or more digital images of the body region of the individual;adding one or more digitally rendered fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter to the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide; andforming the wearable injection guide from the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide, the formed wearable injection guide including one or more fiducials indicative of the at least one treatment parameter, the one or more fiducials corresponding to the one or more digitally rendered fiducials on the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein acquiring the one or more digital images of the body region of the individual comprises:acquiring one or more digital images of a topography of the body region of the individual.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein acquiring the one or more digital images of the body region of the individual comprises:acquiring one or more digital images ...

ROBOTIC DEBRIDEMENT APPARATUSES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Robotic debridement apparatuses, related systems, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. The robotic debridement apparatuses are configured to facilitate debridement of tissue from a body region. For example, the robotic debridement apparatuses can include one or more of at least one debriding tool configured to debride tissue, at least one debris disposal device configured to capture substances in the body region. The systems disclosed herein can include a plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses. The systems disclosed herein can include a dressing associated with the plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses. The dressing can be associated with the robotic debridement apparatuses in a manner that facilitates operations of the robotic debridement apparatuses. 1. A robotic debridement apparatus , comprising:a housing;at least one locomotive mechanism positioned in or on the housing, the at least one locomotive mechanism configured to generate a self-propelling locomotive force; andat least one debriding tool associated with the housing.2. The robotic debridement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locomotive mechanism includes a piezoelectric material.3. The robotic debridement apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the piezoelectric material includes at least one of a piezoelectric inchworm motor claim 2 , a piezoelectric bending actuator claim 2 , a piezoelectric unimorph claim 2 , a piezoelectric bimorph claim 2 , a piezoelectric motor claim 2 , or a piezoelectric transducer.4. The robotic debridement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locomotive mechanism includes a vibratory mechanism.5. The robotic debridement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locomotive mechanism includes at least one impelling mechanism.6. The robotic debridement apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the at least one impelling mechanism includes at least one of appendages claim 5 , legs claim 5 , or wheels at least partially extending from the ...

ROBOTIC DEBRIDEMENT APPARATUSES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Robotic debridement apparatuses, related systems, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. The robotic debridement apparatuses are configured to facilitate debridement of tissue from a wound region. For example, the robotic debridement apparatuses can include one or more of at least one debriding tool configured to debride tissue, at least one tissue disposal tool configured to dispose of substances in the wound region, to the wound region. The systems disclosed herein can include a plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses. The systems disclosed herein can include a dressing associated with the plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses. The dressing can be associated with the robotic debridement apparatuses in a manner that facilitates operations of the robotic debridement apparatuses. 1. A robotic debridement system , comprising: a housing; and', 'at least one debriding tool associated with the housing; and, 'a plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses, at least one of the plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses including'}a dressing associated with the at least one of the plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses, the dressing including at least one layer that at least partially encloses the at least one of the plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses.2. The robotic debridement system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer extends completely laterally about a body region.3. The robotic debridement system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer extends generally upwardly therefrom for a selected distance.4. The robotic debridement system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses is positionable between the at least one layer and a body region.5. The robotic debridement system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one layer is positionable between the at least one of the plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses and a body region.6. The robotic debridement system of claim 5 , ...

ROBOTIC DEBRIDEMENT APPARATUSES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Robotic debridement apparatuses, related systems, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. The robotic debridement apparatuses are configured to facilitate debridement of tissue from a body region. For example, the robotic debridement apparatuses can include one or more of at least one debriding tool configured to debride tissue or at least one debris disposal tool configured to capture substances in the body region. The robotic debridement apparatuses disclosed herein can also include at least one locomotive mechanism. The systems disclosed herein can include a plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses. The systems disclosed herein can include a dressing associated with the plurality of robotic debridement apparatuses. The dressing can be associated with the robotic debridement apparatuses in a manner that facilitates operations of the robotic debridement apparatuses. 1. A robotic debridement apparatus , comprising:a housing;at least one locomotive mechanism positioned in or on the housing, the at least one locomotive mechanism configured to generate a self-propelling locomotive force; andat least one debris disposal device positioned in or on the housing, the debris disposal device configured to capture at least one substance from a body region.2. The robotic debridement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locomotive mechanism includes a piezoelectric material.3. The robotic debridement apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the piezoelectric material includes at least one of a piezoelectric inchworm motor claim 2 , a piezoelectric bending actuator claim 2 , a piezoelectric unimorph claim 2 , a piezoelectric bimorph claim 2 , piezoelectric motor claim 2 , or piezoelectric transducer.4. The robotic debridement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locomotive mechanism includes a vibratory mechanism.5. The robotic debridement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one locomotive mechanism includes at least one impelling mechanism.6. ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER TRANSFER TO AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

A system and method for repowering an unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. The system and method may comprise use of a utility transmission system configured to function as power system/source for UAV/aircraft and UAV/aircraft configured to interface with the power source/system. Systems and methods provide access and for administrating, managing, and monitoring access and interfacing by UAV/aircraft with the power system/source. UAV/aircraft system can be configured and operated/managed to interface with and use the power system/source (e.g. network of power lines from a utility transmission system) to enhance range and utility (e.g. for repowering and/or as a flyway or route). The system comprises an interface between the aircraft and the power source for power transfer; a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft; and an administrative/management system to manage interaction/transaction with the aircraft. The power source for power transfer may be a power line; power transfer to the aircraft may be by wireless power transfer (capacitive or inductive or optical) of an aircraft while at or operating along the power line. The aircraft may comprise a connector configured to interface with the power source/line; the power line may be configured to interface with the connector/aircraft. Data communications between the aircraft and system may be facilitated for interaction/transaction. 1. A system for managing the repowering of an energy storage system of an unmanned aircraft from a power source providing a power line comprising:(a) an interface to the aircraft;(b) a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft;(c) a management system to manage a transaction with the aircraft;wherein power is supplied from the power source through the interface to the energy storage system of the aircraft;wherein the management system is configured for transacting with the aircraft supplied power through the interface so that power can be transferred to the aircraft in the transaction ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

A system and method for repowering an unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. The system and method may comprise use of a utility transmission system configured to function as power system/source for UAV/aircraft and UAV/aircraft configured to interface with the power source/system. Systems and methods provide access and for administrating, managing, and monitoring access and interfacing by UAV/aircraft with the power system/source. UAV/aircraft system can be configured and operated/managed to interface with and use the power system/source (e.g. network of power lines from a utility transmission system) to enhance range and utility (e.g. for repowering and/or as a flyway or route). The system comprises an interface between the aircraft and the power source for power transfer; a monitoring system to monitor the aircraft; and an administrative/management system to manage interaction/transaction with the aircraft. The power source for power transfer may be a power line; power transfer to the aircraft may be by wireless power transfer (capacitive or inductive or optical) of an aircraft while at or operating along the power line. The aircraft may comprise a connector configured to interface with the power source/line; the power line may be configured to interface with the connector/aircraft. Data communications between the aircraft and system may be facilitated for interaction/transaction. 1. A method of transferring power to an unmanned aircraft having an energy storage system from a power system providing an administration system and a power source comprising a power line comprising the steps of:(a) providing an interface between the aircraft and the power source;(b) transferring power to the aircraft from the power source through the interface; and(c) data communication between the aircraft and the power system;wherein the interface for power transfer to the aircraft is provided along the power line.2. The method of wherein power is transferred by capacitive power ...

DRIVER TRAINING IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Described embodiments include a self-propelled vehicle, method, and system. The self-propelled vehicle includes an autonomous driving system configured to dynamically determine maneuvers operating the vehicle along a route in an automated mode without continuous input from a human driver. The vehicle includes an input device configured to receive a real-time request for a specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle operating along the route from the human driver. The vehicle includes a decision circuit configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating between (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver from the human driver and (ii) a real-time determination relative to the specific dynamic maneuver received from the autonomous driving system. The vehicle includes an implementation circuit configured to output the selected real-time dynamic maneuver to an operations system of the vehicle. 1. A self-propelled vehicle comprising:an autonomous driving system configured to dynamically determine maneuvers operating the vehicle along a route in an automated mode without continuous input from a human driver;an input device configured to receive a real-time request from the human driver for a specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle operating along the route;a decision circuit configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating between (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver from the human driver and (ii) a real-time determination relative to the specific dynamic maneuver received from the autonomous driving system; andan implementation circuit configured to output the selected real-time dynamic maneuver to an operations system of the vehicle.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the decision circuit is configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating among (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle from the human driver claim 1 , (ii) a real ...

PROTECTIVE GARMENT SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTING AN INDIVIDUAL AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems for automatically protecting an individual from injuries using one or more sensors and one or more protective members, and methods of using the same. The system can include a supportive member supporting one or more protective members. The protective members can include at least one passive layer and at least one active layer. The active layer includes at least one energy-responsive material that changes at least one physical property thereof responsive to at least one stimulus energy. For example, the system can include at least one energy source that is configured to deliver the stimulus energy to the energy-responsive material. The system can also include one or more sensors configured to sense one or more characteristics. The system can include at least one controller communicably coupled to the energy source and the sensors. 1. A protective garment system for protecting an individual , the protective garment system comprising:a supportive member that is configured to contact one or more body regions of the individual; at least one passive layer; and', 'at least one active layer coupled to the at least one passive layer, the at least one active layer including at least one energy-responsive material that changes at least one physical property thereof responsive to at least one stimulus energy;, 'at least one protective member supported by the supportive member, the at least one protective member including,'}at least one energy source operably coupled to the at least one active layer and configured to deliver the at least one stimulus energy;one or more sensors configured to sense at least one of a potential impact or an actual impact of the individual; andat least one controller operably coupled to the one or more sensors and the at least one energy source.2. (canceled)3. The protective garment system of claim 1 , wherein the supportive member includes at least one of a garment claim 1 , a gear claim 1 , a wrap ...

Protective garment systems for protecting an individual and methods of using the same

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to protective garments and systems that include a protective garment for protecting one or more body regions of an individual wearing the protective garment.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GUIDING INJECTIONS

Systems and methods are described herein for guided injection, which include: one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light and a computing device operably connected to the one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light, the computing device including a processor operable to receive at least one digital representation of a body region of an individual, the body region of the individual including one or more physical registration landmarks, the at least one digital representation including one or more digitally registered injection sites and one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region; and control the one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location of a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites. 1. A system for guiding injection in an individual comprising:one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light; and receive at least one digital representation of a body region of the individual, the body region of the individual including one or more physical registration landmarks, the at least one digital representation including one or more digitally registered injection sites and one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region; and', 'control the one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location on a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites., 'a computing device operably connected to the one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light, the computing device including a processor operable to'}23.-. ...

Systems and methods for generating an injection guide

System and methods are described herein for generating an injection guide, which include receiving one or more digital images of a body region of an individual, the body region including one or more physical registration landmarks, generating at least one digital representation of the body region using the one or more digital images, the at least one digital representation including one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region, adding one or more digitally registered injection sites to the at least one digital representation of the body region in an injection-treatment pattern, the one or more digitally registered injection sites registered relative to the one or more digital registration landmarks, and generating one or more output signals having information for controlling one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location on a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites.

SURFACE CLEANING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Described embodiments include an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes an airframe and a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a cleansing controller configured to manage a removal of a surface contaminant from a selected portion of a surface of an external object using an airflow generated by the rotary wing system. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:an airframe;a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air;a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne;a cleansing controller configured to manage a removal of a surface contaminant from a selected portion of a surface of an external object using an airflow generated by the rotary wing system.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the rotary wing system includes a helicopter claim 1 , quad-copter claim 1 , or quad-rotor configuration.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the rotary wing system includes a protective structure to decrease any damage caused by a contact between the rotary wing system and the external object.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the flight controller is further configured to control a cleaning route of the vehicle relative to the selected portion surface.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the flight controller is configured to control a cleaning route of the vehicle relative to the selected portion surface in response to a record of a previous cleaning activity.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the flight controller includes an autonomous flight controller.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the flight controller includes a remotely-controlled flight controller.8. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the flight controller is further ...

SURFACE CLEANING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

Described embodiments include an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes an airframe and a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a cleansing controller configured to manage a removal of a surface contaminant from a selected portion of a surface of an external object using an airflow generated by the rotary wing system. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:a rotary wing system configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air;a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne;a surface contaminant sensor configured to measure a contamination state of a surface; anda cleansing controller configured to manage a removal of a surface contaminant from a selected portion of a surface of an external object using an airflow generated by the rotary wing system and based on data acquired by the surface contaminant sensor.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the surface contaminant sensor is configured to measure a size or characteristic of particles located on a portion of the surface of the external object.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the surface contaminant sensor includes at least one of an optical sensor or an ultrasound sensor.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the surface contaminant sensor includes at least one of an optical sensor or an ultrasound sensor.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the surface contaminant sensor includes a polarized light source and an optical sensor configured to detect at least one of a presence or an amount of diffuse reflection of polarized light by the surface claim 1 , the polarized light first emitted by the polarized light source.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the cleansing controller is configured to direct at least a ...

STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR APPARATUSES AND METHODS

Systems for cleaning a structure via a robot are described. The robot includes a body. The robot further includes a tool coupled to the body and configured to hold a structural maintenance tool. The robot includes a sensor coupled to the body. The robot includes a drive system configured to allow positioning of the body along the structure, including inverted positioning and vertical positioning. The robot further includes a communication interface coupled to the body. The robot includes a controller coupled to the body. The controller is in communication with the tool, the sensor, and the drive system. The controller is configured to receive an operating instruction through the communication interface. The controller is configured to autonomously position the body via the drive system and to perform a task with at least one of the tool and the sensor according to the operating instruction. 1. A system for maintaining a structure , comprising:a first robot, the first robot including a first robot body, a first robot tool arm coupled to the first robot body, a first robot sensor coupled to the first robot body, a first robot drive system configured to allow positioning of the first robot along the structure, including inverted positioning and vertical positioning, a first robot transceiver coupled to the first robot body, and a first robot controller coupled to the first robot body;a second robot, the second robot including a second robot body, a second robot drive system configured to allow positioning of the second robot along the structure, a second robot transceiver coupled to the second robot body, and a second robot controller coupled to the second robot body; anda base station in communication with the first robot via the first robot transceiver and/or in communication with the second robot via the second robot transceiver;wherein the first robot is configured to autonomously perform a maintenance task on the structure;wherein the second robot is configured to ...

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE HAVING AN ONBOARD CLEANING DEVICE

Described embodiments include an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes an airframe, and a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a cleansing controller configured to manage removal by an onboard cleaning device of a surface contamination from a selected portion of a surface of an external object. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes the onboard cleaning device. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle comprising:an airframe;a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air;a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne;a cleansing controller configured to manage removal by an onboard cleaning device of a surface contamination from a selected portion of a surface of an external object; andthe onboard cleaning device.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the cleansing controller is configured to manage the removal by the onboard cleaning device of the surface contamination from the external object while the unmanned aerial vehicle is airborne.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the cleansing controller is configured to manage the removal by the onboard cleaning device of a surface contamination while the unmanned aerial vehicle is attached to the external object.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the cleansing controller is configured to direct an airstream emitted by the onboard cleaning device at the selected portion of the surface with sufficient force to dislodge the surface contaminant.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the onboard cleaning device includes a container carried by the airframe and configured to store air or other gas.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the onboard cleaning device includes an onboard air ...

Systems and methods for atomic film data storage

The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with data storage using atomic films, such as graphene, boron nitride, or silicene. A platter assembly may include at least one platter that has one or more substantially planar surfaces. One or more layers of a monolayer atomic film, such as graphene, may be positioned on a planar surface. Data may be stored on the atomic film using one or more vacancies, dopants, defects, and/or functionalized groups (presence or lack thereof) to represent one of a plurality of states in a multi-state data representation model, such as a binary, a ternary, or another base N data storage model. A read module may detect the vacancies, dopants, and/or functionalized groups (or a topographical feature resulting therefrom) to read the data stored on the atomic film.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATOMIC FILM DATA STORAGE

The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with data storage using atomic films, such as graphene, boron nitride, or silicene. A platter assembly may include at least one platter that has one or more substantially planar surfaces. One or more layers of a monolayer atomic film, such as graphene, may be positioned on a planar surface. Data may be stored on the atomic film using one or more vacancies, dopants, defects, and/or functionalized groups (presence or lack thereof) to represent one of a plurality of states in a multi-state data representation model, such as a binary, a ternary, or another base N data storage model. A read module may detect the vacancies, dopants, and/or functionalized groups (or a topographical feature resulting therefrom) to read the data stored on the atomic film. 1. A data storage device , comprising:a platter assembly comprising at least one platter that has at least one substantially planar surface;a monolayer atomic film positioned on at least a portion of a substantially planar surface of a platter of the platter assembly, wherein the monolayer atomic film comprises a lattice structure; and wherein each vacancy region comprises at least one atom missing from the lattice structure of the monolayer atomic film,', 'wherein each vacancy region comprises one or more vacancies in the lattice structure of the monolayer atomic film,', 'wherein each of the plurality of vacancy regions are configured to represent one of at least two possible states, and', 'wherein the monolayer atomic film is configured to store readable data in the at least two possible states using the vacancy regions;, 'a plurality of vacancy regions formed in the lattice structure of the monolayer atomic film,'}at least one read module configured to read the readable data on the substantially planar surface of the platter by detecting each of the at least two states, at least one of which states is represented by the vacancy regions; anda movement assembly ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATOMIC FILM DATA STORAGE

The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with data storage using atomic films, such as graphene, boron nitride, or silicene. A platter assembly may include at least one platter that has one or more substantially planar surfaces. One or more layers of a monolayer atomic film, such as graphene, may be positioned on a planar surface. Data may be stored on the atomic film using one or more vacancies, dopants, defects, and/or functionalized groups (presence or lack thereof) to represent one of a plurality of states in a multi-state data representation model, such as a binary, a ternary, or another base N data storage model. A read module may detect the vacancies, dopants, and/or functionalized groups (or a topographical feature resulting therefrom) to read the data stored on the atomic film. 1. A data storage device , comprising:a platter assembly comprising at least one platter that has at least one substantially planar surface;a monolayer atomic film positioned on at least a portion of a substantially planar surface of a platter of the platter assembly, wherein the monolayer atomic film comprises a lattice structure; anda plurality of functional groups attached via functionalization to the monolayer atomic film, wherein one or more functional groups are configured to represent one of at least two possible states, and wherein the monolayer atomic film is configured to store readable data in the at least two possible states using the attached functional groups;at least one read module configured to read the readable data on the substantially planar surface of the platter by detecting each of the at least two states, at least one of which states is represented by the functional groups; anda movement assembly configured to move at least one of the at least one read module and the platter assembly with respect to the other.2. The data storage device of claim 1 , wherein the monolayer atomic film comprises a graphene film.3. The data storage device of ...

Systems and methods for adjusting a contour of a vehicle based on a protrusion

A system for informing a navigation system of a vehicle of a protrusion includes a sensor and a processing circuit. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data based on a position of cargo. The processing circuit is configured to determine a contour of the vehicle, detect protruding cargo extending outside the contour of the vehicle, where detecting the protruding cargo is based on the sensor data and the contour, and notify the navigation system of the vehicle of the protruding cargo.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATOMIC FILM DATA STORAGE

The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with data storage using atomic films, such as graphene, boron nitride, or silicene. A platter assembly may include at least one platter that has one or more substantially planar surfaces. One or more layers of a monolayer atomic film, such as graphene, may be positioned on a planar surface. Data may be stored on the atomic film using one or more vacancies, dopants, defects, and/or functionalized groups (presence or lack thereof) to represent one of a plurality of states in a multi-state data representation model, such as a binary, a ternary, or another base N data storage model. A read module may detect the vacancies, dopants, and/or functionalized groups (or a topographical feature resulting therefrom) to read the data stored on the atomic film. 1. A data storage device , comprising:a platter assembly comprising at least one platter that has at least one substantially planar surface;a graphene film positioned on at least a portion of a substantially planar surface of a platter of the platter assembly, wherein the graphene film comprises a lattice structure; wherein each vacancy region comprises at least one atom missing from the lattice structure of the graphene film,', 'wherein each vacancy region comprises one or more vacancies in the lattice structure of the graphene film,', 'wherein each of the plurality of vacancy regions are configured to represent one of at least two possible states, and', 'wherein the graphene file is configured to store readable data in the at least two possible states using the vacancy regions in the lattice structure of the graphene film;, 'a plurality of vacancy regions formed in the lattice structure of the graphene film,'}at least one read module configured to read the readable data on the substantially planar surface of the platter by detecting each of the at least two states, at least one of which states is represented by the vacancy regions; anda movement assembly ...

DRIVER TRAINING IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Described embodiments include a self-propelled vehicle, method, and system. The self-propelled vehicle includes an autonomous driving system configured to dynamically determine maneuvers operating the vehicle along a route in an automated mode without continuous input from a human driver. The vehicle includes an input device configured to receive a real-time request for a specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle operating along the route from the human driver. The vehicle includes a decision circuit configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating between (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver from the human driver and (ii) a real-time determination relative to the specific dynamic maneuver received from the autonomous driving system. The vehicle includes an implementation circuit configured to output the selected real-time dynamic maneuver to an operations system of the vehicle. 1. A self-propelled vehicle comprising:an autonomous driving system configured to dynamically determine maneuvers operating the vehicle along a route in an automated mode without continuous input from a human driver;an input device configured to receive a real-time request from the human driver for a specific dynamic maneuver by the vehicle operating along the route;a decision circuit configured to select a real-time dynamic maneuver by arbitrating among (i) the received real-time request for the specific dynamic maneuver from the human driver, (ii) a real-time determination relative to the specific dynamic maneuver received from the autonomous driving system, and (iii) a classification of the specific dynamic maneuver; andan implementation circuit configured to output the selected real-time dynamic maneuver to an operations system of the vehicle.29-. (canceled)10. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the autonomous driving system is configured to dynamically determine a steering claim 1 , speed claim 1 , acceleration claim 1 , or braking maneuver ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACQUISITION OF SENSOR INFORMATION

Systems and methods are described for controlling acquisition of sensor information, including: one or more condition sensors, one or more physiological sensors, and a computing device including a processor programmed to query the condition sensors to initiate measurement of one or more conditions of an individual relative to the one or more physiological sensors; receive a set of condition sensor values from the condition sensors; assign a predictive value to the set of condition sensors values; query at least one of the one or more physiological sensors to measure one or more physiological parameters of the individual if the assigned predictive value of the set of condition sensor values meets or exceeds a minimum predictive value threshold; and re-query at least one of the one or more condition sensors if the assigned predictive value of the set of condition sensors fails to meet or exceed the minimum predictive value threshold. 1. A system , comprising:one or more condition sensors;one or more physiological sensors; and query at least one of the one or more condition sensors to initiate measurement of one or more conditions of an individual relative to the one or more physiological sensors;', 'receive a set of condition sensor values from the at least one of the one or more condition sensors, the set of condition sensor values representative of the one or more conditions of the individual relative to the one or more physiological sensors;', 'assign a predictive value to the set of condition sensor values;', 'query at least one of the one or more physiological sensors to measure one or more physiological parameters of the individual if the assigned predictive value of the set of condition sensor values meets or exceeds a minimum predictive value threshold; and', 're-query at least one of the one or more condition sensors if the assigned predictive value of the set of condition sensor values fails to meet or exceed the minimum predictive value threshold., ' ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACQUISITION OF SENSOR INFORMATION

Systems and methods are described for controlling acquisition of sensor information, including: one or more physiological sensors and a computing device including a processor programmed to query the physiological sensors to measure one or more physiological parameters of an individual in response to at least one flag indicating a need to measure the one or more physiological parameters; receive a set of sensor values from the physiological sensors; assign a quality value to the set of sensor values received from the physiological sensors; retain the set of sensor values if the assigned quality value of the set of sensor values meets or exceeds a minimum quality value threshold; and update the at least one flag if the assigned quality value of the set of sensor values meets or exceeds the minimum quality value threshold. 1. A system , comprising:one or more physiological sensors;a computing device operably connected to the one or more physiological sensors, query at least one of the one or more physiological sensors to measure one or more physiological parameters of an individual in response to at least one flag indicating a need to measure the one or more physiological parameters;', 'receive a set of sensor values from the at least one of the one or more physiological sensors, the set of sensor values representative of the measured one or more physiological parameters;', 'assign a quality value to the set of sensor values received from the at least one of the one or more physiological sensors;', 'retain the set of sensor values if the assigned quality value of the set of sensor values meets or exceeds a minimum quality value threshold; and', 'update the at least one flag if the assigned quality value of the set of sensor values meets or exceeds the minimum quality value threshold., 'the computing device including a processor programmed to'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device including the processor is further programmed to re-query at least one ...

PERISTALTIC PUMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Staged peristaltic pump systems and related methods are disclosed. A system may be configured such that the working fluid pressure differential across any individual stage of the system is smaller than the pressure across the entire system. In some embodiments certain components of each stage may be sealed from fluid communication with an external environment, though working fluid may be configured to cross the boundary of the seal. In some embodiments, stages may be pressurized with respect to an external environment. 1. A staged peristaltic pump system configured to displace a working fluid , the system comprising:a system inlet;a system outlet; anda plurality of peristaltic pumps disposed serially between the system inlet and the system outlet, the plurality of peristaltic pumps configured such that a working fluid pressure change across any single pump is substantially the same as the working fluid pressure change across any other pump in the plurality of peristaltic pumps.2. The staged peristaltic pump system of claim 1 , wherein the work done over a time interval by any single pump is substantially equal to the work done by any other pump of the plurality of peristaltic pumps over the same time interval.3. The staged peristaltic pump system of claim 1 , wherein the power consumption by any single pump is substantially equal to the power consumption by any other pump of the plurality of peristaltic pumps over the same time interval.4. The staged peristaltic pump system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one pressure chamber configured to contain at least one pump of the plurality of peristaltic pumps and to maintain a pressure different from the pressure of an external environment.5. (canceled)6. The staged peristaltic pump system of claim 1 , wherein the system automatically adjusts such that the working fluid pressure change across any single pump is substantially the same as the working fluid pressure change across any other pump in the plurality of ...

PERISTALTIC PUMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A staged peristaltic pump system and related methods are disclosed. The system may be configured such that the working fluid pressure differential across any individual stage of the system is smaller than the pressure across the entire system. In some embodiments certain components of each stage may be sealed from fluid communication with an external environment, though working fluid may be configured to cross the boundary of the seal. In some embodiments, stages may be pressurized with respect to an external environment. 1. A staged peristaltic pump system configured to displace a first working fluid and a second working fluid , the system comprising:a first system inlet;a second system inlet;a first system outlet;a second system outlet; and the plurality of peristaltic pumps disposed serially between the first system inlet and the first system outlet as well as between the second system inlet and the second system outlet;', 'the plurality of peristaltic pumps defining a first working fluid flow path between the first system inlet and the first system outlet, and a second working fluid flow path between the second system inlet and the second system outlet; and', 'the plurality of peristaltic pumps configured such that a first working fluid or second working fluid pressure change across a single pump is less than the first working fluid or second working fluid pressure difference between the first system inlet and the first system outlet or between the second system inlet and the second system outlet., 'a plurality of peristaltic pumps,'}2. The staged peristaltic pump system of claim 1 , wherein a first portion of the plurality of peristaltic pumps interacts with the first working fluid claim 1 , and a second portion of the plurality of peristaltic pumps interacts with the second working fluid claim 1 , and wherein at least one pump of the first portion is coupled to at least one pump of the second portion.3. The staged peristaltic pump system of claim 2 , wherein ...

COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). 1. A communication management system comprising:one or more articles of manufacture includingtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for obtaining at a first device an identifier of a second device; andtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for causing the first device to display a Boolean indication whether or not the second device is within a wireless local area network (WLAN) communication range of a third device without a bidirectional interpersonal communication existing between the first device and the second device.2. (canceled)3. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture further comprising:the second device comprising one or more metamaterial elements configured for directional signal transmission.4. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the first device comprising an antenna that receives the Boolean indication whether or not the second device is within the WLAN communication range of the third device without the bidirectional interpersonal communication existing between the first device and the second device.5. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the first device comprising a smartphone or comprising a computer.6. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the first device comprising an integrated circuit chip or comprising a motor vehicle.7. (canceled)8. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the first device configured to display at least some of a map that includes a cost- ...

COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). 1. A communication management system comprising:one or more articles of manufacture includingtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for establishing both a wireless communication channel via a first device and from a second device and a wireless communication channel from the second device and via a third device; andtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for signaling a decision of how much user data to transmit via the wireless communication channel from the second device and via the third device responsive to an indication that a data block delivery failure rate of the wireless communication channel via the first device and from the second device exceeds a failure rate threshold.2. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the one or more articles of manufacture being an integrated circuit (IC) chip having a first portion and a second portion and a third portion, the first portion of the IC chip being the event-sequencing structure configured for establishing both the wireless communication channel via the first device and from the second device and the wireless communication channel from the second device and via the third device, the second portion of the IC chip being the event-sequencing structure configured for signaling the decision of how much user data to transmit via the wireless communication channel from the second device and via the third device responsive to the indication that the data block delivery failure rate of the wireless communication channel via the first device and from the second device exceeds the failure rate threshold.3. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more ...

COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). 1. A communication management system comprising:one or more articles of manufacture includingtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for obtaining a Boolean indication of whether or not a first device exceeded a wireless service boundary crossing rate threshold within a recent time interval, the recent time interval being less than an hour; andtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for signaling an availability to participate in a bidirectional interpersonal communication conditionally, partly based on the Boolean indication whether or not the first device exceeded the wireless service boundary crossing rate threshold within the recent time interval and partly based on a Boolean indication of the first device being within a wireless communication range of a second device.23-. (canceled)4. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the first device comprising an antenna that transmits the Boolean indication of whether or not the first device exceeded the wireless service boundary crossing rate threshold within the recent time interval.5. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the first device comprising a smartphone or comprising a tablet computer.6. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the first device comprising an integrated circuit chip or comprising a motor vehicle.7. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the first device configured to signal a decision whether or not to indicate a wireless communication service provided within a region ...

COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). 1. A communication management system comprising:an article of manufacture includingtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for obtaining an indication of a first wireless communication service having been provided within a first service region by a first device at an earlier time; andtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for signaling a decision whether or not to indicate the first wireless communication service being operative within the first service region as an automatic and conditional response to an indication from a second device of the first wireless communication service having been operative within the first service region or not at a later time.2. The communication management system of claim 1 , further comprising:the article of manufacture comprising an integrated circuit (IC) chip having a first portion and a second portion and a third portion, the first portion of the IC chip being the event-sequencing structure configured for obtaining the indication of the first wireless communication service having been provided within the first service region by the first device at the earlier time, the second portion of the IC chip being the event-sequencing structure configured for signaling the decision whether or not to indicate the first wireless communication service being operative within the first service region as the automatic and conditional response to the indication from the second device of the first wireless communication service having been operative within the first service region or not at the later time.3. The communication management system of claim 1 , further comprising:the article of manufacture further comprising one or more metamaterial elements ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND REPORTING HAZARDS ON A PATHWAY

A safety system and associated methods of operation, for detecting an object on a pathway and reporting to a user information relating to the object to help the user avoid a collision with the object. The safety system includes a first sensor system for detecting the presence of the user and a second sensor system for detecting the object within the pathway. Upon detection of the object, the second sensor system obtains information relating to the object and generates a signal based on the obtained information. The signal is received by a reporting system, which generates a warning signal to communicate the object information to the user. The object information may include a location of the object on the pathway and an identification of the object for the user. 1. A safety system for detecting a hazard on a pathway and reporting information relating to the hazard to a user , the system comprising:a first sensor system configured to detect a presence of a user within an activation field of the first sensor system;a second sensor system configured to detect an object within a sensor field of the second sensor system, the sensor field including at least a portion of the pathway, wherein, in response to detecting the object within the sensor field, the second sensor system obtains object information relating to the object and generates an object signal based on the object information; anda reporting system in communication with the second sensor system, the reporting system receiving the object signal from the second sensor system and generating a warning signal based on the object signal, the warning signal communicating the object information to the user.2. (canceled)3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor system is further configured to determine positional information of the user relative to the pathway.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor system is further configured to determine motion information of the user relative to the pathway.511 ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AVOIDING COLLISIONS WITH MOBILE HAZARDS

A safety system, and associated methods of operation, for detecting a mobile hazard on a pathway and reporting to a user information relating to the object to help the user avoid a collision with the mobile hazard. The safety system includes a sensor system for detecting the concurrent presence of both a user and a mobile hazard within a monitoring zone of the sensor system. Upon detection of both the user and the mobile hazard within the monitoring zone, the sensor system generates a sensor signal. The sensor signal is received by a reporting system, which in response, generates a warning signal to alert the user to the presence of the mobile hazard. 1. A safety system for avoiding collisions with mobile hazards on a pathway , the system comprising:a sensor system configured to monitor a pathway, the sensor system configured to detect a concurrent presence of a human user and a mobile hazard within a monitoring zone, the sensor system further configured to generate a sensor signal in response to detection of the concurrent presence of the human user and the mobile hazard within the monitoring zone; anda reporting system in communication with the sensor system, the reporting system configured to receive the sensor signal and generate a warning signal to alert the human user to the concurrent presence of the mobile hazard within the monitoring zone.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor system includes a first sensor subsystem positioned at a first end of the pathway and a second sensor subsystem positioned at a second end of the pathway claim 1 , wherein the pathway spans between the first and second sensor subsystems.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reporting system is configured to generate the warning signal based on proximity of the mobile hazard to the human user.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reporting system is configured to deliver the warning signal to an output device attached to the mobile hazard.56-. (canceled)7. The system of claim ...

COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). 1. A communication management system comprising:one or more articles of manufacture includingtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for obtaining via a first device configuration data establishing a first security protocol;transistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for obtaining via a second device a wireless signal containing access request data;transistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for signaling a decision whether or not to provide a first network access service via a third device responsive to whether or not the access request data in the wireless signal satisfies the first security protocol; andtransistor-based circuitry having an event-sequencing structure configured for signaling a decision whether or not to provide a second network access service via the third device responsive to whether or not the access request data satisfies a second security protocol, the third device implementing a firewall between the first network access service and the second network access service.2. The communication management system of claim 1 , the one or more articles of manufacture comprising:the one or more articles of manufacture being an integrated circuit (IC) chip having a first portion and a second portion and a third portion, the first portion of the IC chip being the event-sequencing structure configured for obtaining via the first device configuration data establishing the first security protocol, the second portion of the IC chip being the event-sequencing structure configured for signaling the decision whether or not to provide the first network access service via the third device responsive to whether or not the access request data in the ...

MANAGEMENT OF EXTERIOR TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED BY USER OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INFERRED USER CONTACT WITH THE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Described embodiments include a portable electronic device. The device includes a shell housing components of the portable electronic device having a heat-generating component. The device includes a heat-rejection element located at an exterior surface of the shell. The heat-rejection element is configured to reject heat received from the heat-generating component into an environment in thermal contact with the heat-rejection element. The device includes a controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate heat transfer to the heat-rejection element. The device includes an activity monitor configured to infer a user touch to the shell in response to a detected activity of the portable electronic device. The device includes a thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the heat-rejection element in response to the inferred user touch. 1. A portable electronic device comprising:a shell housing components of the portable electronic device;a heat-generating component;a heat-rejection element configured to reject heat received from a controllable thermal coupler into an environment in thermal contact with the heat-rejection element;the controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate a transfer of heat originated by the heat-generating element to the heat-rejection element;an activity monitor configured to infer a user touch to the shell in response to a detected activity of the portable electronic device; anda thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the heat-rejection element in response to the inferred user touch.2. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the activity monitor is further configured to infer a location of the user touch to the shell in response to a detected activity of the portable electronic device.3. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the heat-rejection element includes a heat-rejection element incorporated in an ...

Structural assessment, maintenance, and repair apparatuses and methods

Systems for cleaning a structure via a robot are described. The robot includes a body. The robot further includes a tool coupled to the body and configured to hold a structural maintenance tool. The robot includes a sensor coupled to the body. The robot includes a drive system configured to allow positioning of the body along the structure, including inverted positioning and vertical positioning. The robot further includes a communication interface coupled to the body. The robot includes a controller coupled to the body. The controller is in communication with the tool, the sensor, and the drive system. The controller is configured to receive an operating instruction through the communication interface. The controller is configured to autonomously position the body via the drive system and to perform a task with at least one of the tool and the sensor according to the operating instruction.

STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR APPARATUSES AND METHODS

Systems and methods for cleaning a structure via a robot are described. The system includes a first robot and a second robot. The first robot includes a body, a tool arm, a sensor coupled, a drive system configured to allow vertical and inverted positioning of the first robot, a transceiver, and a controller. The second robot similarly includes a body, a drive system configured to allow positioning of the second robot, a transceiver, and a controller. The system includes a base station in communication with the first robot via the first robot transceiver and/or in communication with the second robot via the second robot transceiver. The first robot is configured to autonomously perform a maintenance task on the structure. The second robot is configured to autonomously provide a support service to the first robot during the maintenance task. The first robot is configured to communicate with the second robot. 114-. (canceled)15. A method of performing a maintenance task on a structure via a robot , the method comprising:moving to an area of the structure through a drive system of the robot;detecting a characteristic of a portion of the structure through a sensor of the robot;in response to detecting the characteristic, identifying a maintenance task;performing the maintenance task through a tool mounted to a tool arm of the robot; anddocumenting the performance of the maintenance task.16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising receiving an operating instruction via a transceiver of the robot claim 15 , wherein the operating instruction includes an indication of the maintenance task.17. The method of claim 16 , further comprising analyzing the operating instruction at a processor of the robot claim 16 , wherein the analyzing includes identifying an area of the structure where the maintenance task is to be performed.18. (canceled)19. The method of claim 15 , wherein the documenting comprises delivering a report to a base station after completing the maintenance ...

SWITCHABLE LENS DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to switchable lens devices, systems, and methods related to detecting one or more commands and switching one or more switchable lenses responsive to one or more detected commands. 1. A lens system , comprising:at least one switchable lens device including at least one switchable lens configured to selectively switch between a first optical setting and at least a second optical setting;one or more sensors configured to detect at least one focus-related characteristic of one or more of a first eye or a second eye of the subject or at least one focus-related characteristic of an environment proximate to the subject; receive one or more sensor signals from the one or more sensors;', 'direct sensor-based switching of the at least one switchable lens from the first optical setting to the at least a second optical setting responsive to the one or more received sensor signals;', 'receive one or more inputs from the subject; and', 'after directing sensor-based switching of the at least one switchable lens from the first optical setting to the second optical setting, direct override switching of the at least one switchable lens from the at least a second optical setting to the first optical setting at least partially responsive to the one or more inputs received from the subject., 'a controller operably coupled to the one or more sensors and operably coupled to the at least one switchable lens device, the controller including control electrical circuitry configured to2. The lens system of claim 1 , wherein the control electrical circuitry is configured to direct override switching of the at least one switchable lens from the at least a second optical setting to the first optical setting based on comparison of at least one of the one or more inputs to one or more approved inputs.3. The lens system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more approved inputs correspond to at least one of the first optical setting or the second optical setting.4 ...

ELECTROSHOCK DEVICE

An electroshock device for delivering an electrical discharge to a target includes an electrical discharge circuit, an electrode coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and having an attachment feature attachable to the target. Upon attachment the electrode is enabled to monitor a physiological condition of the target, generate a signal based on the physiological condition, and deliver the electrical discharge to the target. The electroshock device also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and the electrode. The controller is configured to modulate delivery of the electrical discharge based on the signal. 1. An electroshock device for delivering an electrical discharge to a target , the electroshock device comprising:an electrical discharge circuit; monitor an involuntary muscular condition of the target;', 'generate a signal based on the involuntary muscular condition; and', 'deliver the electrical discharge to the target; and, 'one or more electrodes coupled to the electrical discharge circuit, each of the one or more electrodes having an attachment feature attachable to the target, upon attachment at least one of the one or more electrodes being enabled toa controller communicatively coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and the one or more electrodes, the controller being configured to modulate delivery of the electrical discharge based on the signal.2. The electroshock device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the electrodes is configured to sense the involuntary muscular condition of the target while the electrical discharge is delivered to the target claim 1 , and wherein the involuntary muscular condition includes an involuntary response of the target to delivery of the electrical discharge.3. (canceled)4. The electroshock device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine whether the target is sufficiently subdued based on the signal claim 1 , and wherein the controller is ...

MANAGEMENT OF EXTERIOR TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED BY USER OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Described embodiments include a portable electronic device. The device includes a shell housing components of the portable electronic device having a heat-generating component. The device includes a heat-rejection element located at an exterior surface of the shell. The heat-rejection element is configured to reject heat received from the heat-generating component into an environment in thermal contact with the heat-rejection element. The device includes a controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate heat transfer to the heat-rejection element. The device includes a proximity sensor configured to determine a location of a user touch to the shell relative to the location of the heat-rejection element. The device includes a thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the heat-rejection element in response to the determined location of the user touch relative to the location of the heat-rejection element. 176.-. (canceled)77. A method of limiting exterior temperatures encountered by a user of a portable electronic device housed by a shell , the method comprising:determining a location of a user touch to the shell relative to a location of a heat-rejection element located at an exterior surface of the shell, the heat-rejection element configured to reject heat received from a heat-generating component of the electronic device into an environment in thermal contact with the heat-rejection element;selecting a heat rejection strategy responsive to the determined location of the user touch relative to the location of the heat-rejection element; andregulating heat transfer from the heat-generating component to the heat-rejection element in accordance with the selected heat-rejection strategy.78. The method of claim 77 , wherein the determining includes determining a location and duration of a user touch to the shell relative to a location of a heat-rejection element located at an exterior surface of the shell.79. The ...

Cost-Effective Mobile Connectivity Protocols

Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). 1119.-. (canceled)120. A communication management system comprising: circuitry configured for obtaining configuration data establishing at least one security protocol;', 'circuitry configured for receiving one or more wireless signals containing one or more access requests including at least one data pattern from at least one wireless communication device;', 'circuitry configured for determining whether the one or more access requests are compliant with the at least one security protocol based at least partly on the at least one data pattern and the configuration data establishing the at least one security protocol;', 'circuitry configured for determining at least one firewall configuration based at least partly on whether the one or more access requests are compliant with the at least one security protocol; and', 'circuitry configured for implementing at least one firewall between a first network communication path to a first wireless communication device and a second network communication signal path to a second communication device based at least partly on the at least one firewall configuration., 'at least one electronic device including at least121. The communication management system of wherein the at least one electronic device includes:at least one of at least one integrated circuit chip or at least one motor vehicle.122. The communication management system of wherein the circuitry configured for obtaining configuration data establishing at least one security protocol includes: circuitry configured for obtaining configuration data establishing at least one of an access code, a password, a watermark, or a checksum;', 'circuitry configured for obtaining at least one data pattern establishing the at least one security protocol;', 'circuitry ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RECONFIGURABLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission. 1. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of repositionable rotors for unmanned flight on a mission to carry a payload from an initial configuration into a configuration for the mission comprising the steps of:(a) determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties;(b) determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft;(c) determining a configuration for the mission for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload;(d) positioning the set of rotors into the configuration for the mission for the aircraft to perform the mission.2. The method of wherein the configuration for the mission is different from the initial configuration.3. The method of wherein ...

RECONFIGURABLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM

A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission. 1162-. (canceled)163. A method of reconfiguring selectively reconfigurable aircraft for unmanned flight comprising the steps of:(a) positioning a first rotor on a first boom coupled to the base;(b) positioning a second rotor on a second boom coupled to the base;(c) modifying the position of at least one rotor relative to the base;wherein position of the rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of (1) translation of the rotor relative to the boom; (2) pivoting of the boom relative to the base; (3) translation of the boom relative to the base;so that flight characteristics can be modified by reconfiguration of the position of at least one rotor relative to the base.164. The method of wherein position of a rotor on a boom can be modified by at least one ...

MULTI-RESPONSIVE FUEL CELL SYSTEM

An electrical power generation system includes a first fuel cell having a first responsiveness, a second fuel cell having a second responsiveness different from the first responsiveness, and a controller coupled to the first fuel cell and the second fuel cell. The controller is configured to engage the first fuel cell to satisfy at least a portion of a base load and selectively engage the second fuel cell to satisfy at least a portion of a load increase. 1. An electrical power generation system , comprising:a first fuel cell having a first responsiveness;a second fuel cell having a second responsiveness different from the first responsiveness; anda controller coupled to the first fuel cell and the second fuel cell, wherein the controller is configured to engage the first fuel cell to satisfy at least a portion of a base load and selectively engage the second fuel cell to satisfy at least a portion of a load increase.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first responsiveness is less than the second responsiveness.36-. (canceled)7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first fuel cell is a different type of fuel cell than the second fuel cell.818-. (canceled)19. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a load sensor configured to provide a sensor signal to a processing circuit.20. The system of claim 19 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to determine a property of the load increase based on the sensor signal.21. The system of claim 20 , wherein the controller is configured to engage the second fuel cell as the property of the load increase exceeds a threshold value.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the property of the load increase includes an electrical power demand.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the property of the load increase includes a rate of change in electrical power demand.24. The system of claim 20 , wherein the controller is configured to disengage the second fuel cell as the property of the load increase falls below a threshold value ...

MANAGEMENT OF EXTERIOR TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED BY USER OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Described embodiments include a portable electronic device. The device includes a shell housing components of the portable electronic device having a heat-generating component. The device includes a heat-rejection element located at an exterior surface of the shell. The heat-rejection element is configured to reject heat received from the heat-generating component into an environment in thermal contact with the heat-rejection element. The device includes a controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate heat transfer to the heat-rejection element. The device includes a proximity sensor configured to determine a location of a user touch to the shell relative to the location of the heat-rejection element. The device includes a thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the heat-rejection element in response to the determined location of the user touch relative to the location of the heat-rejection element. 1. A portable electronic device comprising:a shell housing components of the portable electronic device;a heat-generating component;a heat-rejection element located at an exterior surface of the shell, the heat-rejection element configured to reject heat received from the heat-generating component into an environment in thermal contact with the heat-rejection element;a controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate heat transfer to the heat-rejection element;a proximity sensor configured to determine a location of a user touch to the shell relative to the location of the heat-rejection element; anda thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the heat-rejection element in response to the determined location of the user touch relative to the location of the heat-rejection element.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the shell includes a hand-holdable shell.510-. (canceled)11. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , ...

MANAGEMENT OF EXTERIOR TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED BY USER OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING MULTIPLE HEAT-REJECTION ELEMENTS

Described embodiments include a portable electronic device. The device includes a shell and a heat-generating component. The device includes a first and a second exterior heat-rejection element. Each heat-rejection element is configured to reject heat received from the heat-generating component into an environment. The device includes a controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate heat transfer to the first and second heat-rejection elements. The device includes a first proximity sensor configured to determine if a user touch to the shell is within a first zone of possible heat discomfort. The device includes a thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the first and second heat-rejection elements. The regulated heat transfer includes adjusting heat rejection away from the first heat-rejection element and toward the second heat-rejection element if the user touch is within the first zone. 1. A portable electronic device comprising:a shell housing components of the portable electronic device;a heat-generating component;a first heat-rejection element located at a first exterior portion of the shell and a second heat-rejection element located at a second exterior portion of the shell, each heat-rejection element configured to reject heat received from the heat-generating component into an environment in thermal contact with the shell;a controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate heat transfer to the first heat-rejection element and to the second heat-rejection element;a first proximity sensor configured to determine if a user touch to the shell is within a first zone of possible heat discomfort defined for the first heat-rejection element; anda thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the first heat-rejection element and to the second heat-rejection element, the regulated heat transfer includes adjusting heat rejection away from the first heat-rejection ...

MANAGEMENT OF EXTERIOR TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED BY USER OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE BY REDUCING HEAT GENERATION BY A COMPONENT

Described embodiments include a portable electronic device. The device includes a shell housing components of the portable electronic device and a heat-generating component. The device includes a contact sensor configured to determine a user touch to the shell. The device includes a temperature sensor configured to determine an exterior temperature of the shell. The device includes a thermal manager configured to reduce the exterior shell temperature by regulating heat generation by the heat-generating component. The regulating heat generation is responsive to the determined user touch and the measured determined temperature of the shell. 1. A portable electronic device comprising:a shell housing components of the portable electronic device;a heat-generating component;a contact sensor configured to determine a user touch to the shell;a temperature sensor configured to determine an exterior temperature of the shell; anda thermal manager configured to reduce the exterior shell temperature by regulating heat generation by the heat-generating component, the regulating heat generation responsive to the determined user touch and the determined temperature of the shell.2. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the contact sensor is configured to determine an occurrence of a user touch to an exterior portion of the shell.3. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the contact sensor is configured to determine a location of a user touch to an exterior portion of the shell.4. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor is configured to measure an exterior temperature of the shell.5. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor is configured to predict an exterior temperature of the shell.6. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of a first exterior portion of the shell.7. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , ...

MANAGEMENT OF EXTERIOR TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED BY USER OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INFERRED USER CONTACT WITH THE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Described embodiments include a portable electronic device. The device includes a shell housing components of the portable electronic device having a heat-generating component. The device includes a heat-rejection element located at an exterior surface of the shell. The heat-rejection element is configured to reject heat received from the heat-generating component into an environment in thermal contact with the heat-rejection element. The device includes a controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate heat transfer to the heat-rejection element. The device includes an activity monitor configured to infer a user touch to the shell in response to a detected activity of the portable electronic device. The device includes a thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the heat-rejection element in response to the inferred user touch. 1. A portable electronic comprising:a shell housing components of the portable electronic device;a heat-generating component;a heat-rejection element located at an exterior surface of the shell, the heat-rejection element configured to reject heat received from the heat-generating component into an environment in thermal contact with the heat-rejection element;a controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate heat transfer to the heat-rejection element;an activity monitor configured to infer a user touch to the shell in response to a detected activity of the portable electronic device; anda thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the heat-rejection element in response to the inferred user touch.2. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the activity monitor is further configured to infer a location of the user touch to the shell in response to a detected activity of the portable electronic device.3. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the heat-rejection element includes a heat-rejection element located at ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHANGING MODES OF CONTROL

A system for controlling equipment according to different modes includes an input device configured to be engaged by a user and a control circuit coupled to the input device and configured to control operation of equipment based on engagement of the user with the input device. The control circuit controls operation of the equipment according to a first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is within a predefined range. The control circuit controls operation of the equipment according to a second mode different from the first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is outside of the predefined range. 1. A system for controlling equipment according to different modes , comprising:an input device configured to be engaged by a user; anda control circuit coupled to the input device and configured to control operation of equipment based on engagement of the user with the input device;wherein the control circuit controls operation of the equipment according to a first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is within a predefined range; andwherein the control circuit controls operation of the equipment according to a second mode different from the first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is outside of the predefined range.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the degree of engagement of the user with the input device includes an amount of force applied to the input device by the user.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the degree of engagement includes the user releasing the control member.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the force is applied by a manual gripping of the input device by the user.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the degree of engagement of the user with the input device includes a degree of displacement of the input device.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the degree of displacement of the user input device includes a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING A CONTOUR OF A VEHICLE BASED ON A PROTRUSION

A system for informing a navigation system of a vehicle of a protrusion includes a sensor and a processing circuit. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data based on a position of cargo. The processing circuit is configured to determine a contour of the vehicle, detect protruding cargo extending outside the contour of the vehicle, where detecting the protruding cargo is based on the sensor data and the contour, and notify the navigation system of the vehicle of the protruding cargo. 1. A method of informing a navigation system of a vehicle of a protrusion , comprising:acquiring sensor data from a sensor, wherein the sensor data is based on a position of cargo;determining a contour of the vehicle;detecting protruding cargo extending outside the contour of the vehicle, wherein detecting the protruding cargo is based on the sensor data and the contour; andnotifying the navigation system of the vehicle of the protruding cargo.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating an updated contour of the vehicle based on the protruding cargo claim 1 , and wherein notifying the navigation system of the vehicle of the protruding cargo includes notifying the navigation system of the updated contour.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising transmitting claim 2 , via a transmitter claim 2 , the updated contour to an external device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is coupled to the vehicle.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the sensor includes a camera.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein detecting the protruding cargo includes analyzing imaging data generated by the camera.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the sensor includes a radar device.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contour of the vehicle is determined based on the sensor data.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cargo includes an occupant of the vehicle claim 1 , wherein the protruding cargo includes a protruding extremity of the occupant claim 1 , and wherein detecting the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHANGING MODES OF CONTROL

A system for controlling equipment according to different modes includes an input device configured to be gripped by a user; and a mechanical control mechanism coupled to the input device and configured to control operation of equipment based on engagement of the user with the input device. The mechanical control mechanism controls operation of the equipment according to a first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is within a predefined range; and the mechanical control mechanism controls operation of the equipment according to a second mode different from the first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is outside of the predefined range. 1. A system for controlling equipment according to different modes , comprising:an input device configured to be engaged by a hand of a user; anda mechanical control mechanism coupled to the input device and configured to control operation of equipment based on engagement of the user with the input device;wherein the mechanical control mechanism controls operation of the equipment according to a first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is within a predefined range; andwherein the mechanical control mechanism controls operation of the equipment according to a second mode different from the first mode when the degree of engagement between the user and the input device is outside of the predefined range.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the degree of engagement of the user with the input device includes an amount of force applied to the input device by the user.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the force is applied by a manual gripping of the input device by the user.46-. (canceled)7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the degree of engagement of the user with the input device is defined by both a force applied to the input device and a degree of displacement of the input device.816-. (canceled)17. The system of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PENALTIES

A penalty allocation system includes a first equipment, a second equipment, and a processing circuit. The first equipment is configured to be worn by a first player. The first equipment includes a signal-carrying material configured to carry a signal. The second equipment is configured to be worn by a second player. The second equipment includes a sensor configured to acquire signal data from the signal in response to the sensor of the second equipment directly engaging the signal-carrying material during an impact between the first equipment and the second equipment. The processing circuit is configured to determine at least one of a penalty and a reward for a recipient regarding the impact between the first player and the second player based on the signal data. The recipient includes at least one of the first player and the second player. 1. A penalty allocation system , comprising:a first equipment configured to be worn by a first player, the first equipment including a signal-carrying material configured to carry a signal;a second equipment configured to be worn by a second player, the second equipment including a sensor configured to acquire signal data from the signal in response to the sensor of the second equipment directly engaging the signal-carrying material during an impact between the first equipment and the second equipment; anda processing circuit configured to determine at least one of a penalty and a reward for a recipient regarding the impact between the first player and the second player based on the signal data, wherein the recipient includes at least one of the first player and the second player.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the signal-carrying material includes a uniform having a fabric through which the signal travels.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the uniform includes a conductive mesh including conformable electronics or electronic thread disposed within the fabric of the uniform claim 2 , wherein the conductive mesh is configured ...

STABILIZED DEVICE FOR REMOTE PALPATION OF TISSUE

Described embodiments include a handheld or hand operated device and a method. The method includes contacting a skin surface of a patient and palpating a tissue using a palpation element, the palpation element carried by a handheld or hand operated device and movable with respect to the handheld or hand operated device. The method includes actively stabilizing the handheld or hand operated device during the palpating the tissue. The method includes characterizing a reaction of the tissue to the palpating. The method includes transmitting the characterization of the tissue reaction to a remote communication module. 1. A handheld or hand operated device comprising:a palpation element configured to contact a skin surface of a patient and palpate tissue underlying or proximate to the skin surface;a handle structure configured to be held or gripped by a user operating the device;a body structure configured to allow (i) a palpation element range of travel relative to the body structure along a longitudinal axis, and (ii) a body structure range of travel relative to the handle structure at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis;a palpation linear actuator coupling the body structure and the palpation element, and configured to reversibly move the palpation element relative to the body structure linearly over at least a portion of the palpation element range of travel;a stabilization linear actuator coupling the body structure and the handle structure, and configured to reversibly move the body structure relative to the handle structure linearly over at least a portion of the body structure range of travel;a sensor configured to detect an acceleration of the body structure along the longitudinal axis;a stabilization controller configured to stabilize the body structure by activating the stabilization linear actuator in a direction counteracting the detected acceleration of the body structure;a local communication module configured to communicate with a remote ...

STABILIZED DEVICE FOR REMOTE PALPATION OF TISSUE IN TWO NON-COLLINEAR DIRECTIONS

Described embodiments include a handheld or hand operated device and a method. The method includes contacting a skin surface of a patient and palpating tissue in two non-collinear directions using a tip of a palpation element carried by a handheld or hand operated device. The palpation tip is movable with respect to the handheld or hand operated device in the two non-collinear directions. The method includes actively stabilizing the handheld or hand operated device in the two non-collinear directions during the palpating the tissue. The method includes characterizing a reaction of the tissue to the palpating in the two non-collinear directions. The method includes transmitting the characterization of the tissue reaction to a remote communication module. 1. A handheld or hand operated device comprising:a palpation element having a tip configured to contact a skin surface of a patient and palpate tissue underlying or proximate to the skin surface;a handle structure configured to be held or gripped by a user operating the device;a body structure configured to allow (i) a palpation element tip range of travel relative to the body structure in two non-collinear directions, and (ii) a body structure range of travel relative to the handle structure in the two non-collinear directions;a palpation actuator coupling the body structure and the palpation element, and configured to reversibly move the palpation element relative to the body structure in the two non-collinear directions;a stabilization actuator coupling the body structure and the handle structure, and configured to reversibly move the body structure relative to the handle structure in the two non-collinear directions;a sensor configured to detect an acceleration of the body structure in the two non-collinear directions;a stabilization controller configured to stabilize the body structure by activating the stabilization actuator in a direction counteracting the detected acceleration of the body structure in the two ...

Systems and Devices for Controlling Delivery of Breast Milk Supplementation

Devices for controlling delivery of a breast milk supplement are described which include a housing sized for placement on a surface near a breast region of a lactating female, the housing including one or more supplement reservoirs, at least one of the supplement reservoirs including a port with a controllable valve, a data storage component including a breast milk supplement regimen, and a control unit including a microprocessor and circuitry, the control unit operably coupled to the data storage component and to the controllable valve, the circuitry including actuation circuitry configured to actuate the controllable valve based on the breast milk supplement regimen; and at least one delivery tube having a first end and a second end, the first end of the at least one delivery tube in fluid communication with the port, the second end of the at least one delivery tube configured for placement in proximity to a nipple of the lactating female. 1. A breast milk supplement delivery device comprising: one or more supplement reservoirs, at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs including a port with a controllable valve;', 'a data storage component including a breast milk supplement regimen; and', 'a control unit including a microprocessor and circuitry, the control unit operably coupled to the data storage component and to the controllable valve of the at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs, the circuitry including actuation circuitry configured to actuate the controllable valve of the at least one of the one or more supplement reservoirs based on the breast milk supplement regimen; and, 'a housing sized for placement on a surface near a breast region of a lactating female, the housing including'}at least one delivery tube having a first end and a second end, the first end of the at least one delivery tube in fluid communication with the port with the controllable valve, the second end of the at least one delivery tube configured for placement ...

Package management system for robotic vehicles

Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. A system includes package management system for operating a robotic vehicle configured to transport consumer items selected by a human shopper from a consumer shopping environment and placed in the robotic vehicle. The package management system includes circuitry for receiving data indicative of a transportation departure point accommodating a transfer of a consumer item from the robotic vehicle to a conveyance configured to transport the consumer item away from the consumer shopping environment. The package management system includes circuitry for routing the robotic vehicle to the departure point. In an embodiment, the package management system includes circuitry for managing a transfer of a consumer item acquired by the individual human shopper in the consumer shopping environment from the robotic vehicle to the conveyance at the departure point.

RECONFIGURABLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM

A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission. 1. An aircraft for unmanned flight that is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics comprising:(a) a base;(b) a first rotor on a first boom coupled to the base;(c) a second rotor on a second boom coupled to the base;(d) a third rotor on a third boom coupled to the base;wherein position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of (1) translation of the rotor relative to the boom; (2) pivoting of the boom relative to the base; (3) translation of the boom relative to the base;so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration and reconfiguration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base.2. The aircraft of wherein position of the rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of (4) ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RECONFIGURABLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission. 1104-. (canceled)105. A method of reconfiguring a selectively reconfigurable unmanned aircraft having a first rotor on a first boom coupled to a base and a second rotor on a second boom coupled to the base for a mission to carry a payload comprising:(a) determining the effect of the payload on flight characteristics;(b) modifying the position of at least one rotor relative to the base;wherein position of the rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of (1) translation of the rotor relative to the boom; (2) pivoting of the boom relative to the base; (3) translation of the boom relative to the base;so that flight characteristics can be modified by reconfiguration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base.106. The method of wherein position of ...

ELECTROSHOCK DEVICE FOR MONITORING TARGET RESPONSE

An electroshock device for delivering an electrical discharge to a target includes an electrical discharge circuit, and an electrode coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and having an attachment feature attachable to the target. Upon attachment the electrode is enabled to monitor a physiological condition of the target, generate a signal based on the physiological condition, and deliver the electrical discharge to the target. The electroshock device also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and the electrode. The controller is configured to modulate delivery of the electrical discharge based on the physiological condition of the target. 1. A method for delivering an electrical discharge to a target by an electroshock device , the method comprising:delivering the electrical discharge to the target via one or more electrodes;monitoring a physiological condition of the target using the one or more electrodes; andmodulating the electrical discharge based on the physiological condition,wherein the one or more electrodes are configured to attach to the target and administer the electrical discharge to the target.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological condition includes an involuntary muscular condition of the target claim 1 , and wherein the electrical discharge is modulated based on the involuntary muscular condition.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the involuntary muscular condition includes at least one of an activation level claim 2 , movement claim 2 , electrical activity claim 2 , and electrical potential associated with a muscle of the target.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological condition includes an involuntary response to delivery of the electrical discharge claim 1 , and wherein the electrical discharge is modulated based on the involuntary response.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether the target is sufficiently subdued based on the physiological ...

MANAGING EMISSION PRODUCED BY A COMBUSTION DEVICE

Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. The system includes a sensor device configured to measure an unburned fuel component in an exhaust stream from a gas-fueled combustion device. The system includes a feedback controller configured to generate a combustion management signal responsive to the measured unburned fuel component and to a target value for the measured unburned fuel component. The system includes a combustion controller configured to regulate an aspect of a combustion component delivered to a burner of the gas-fueled combustion device in response to the combustion management signal. In an embodiment, the system includes a user interface configured to display a quality of combustion information responsive to the measured unburned fuel component in a human perceivable format. 1. A system comprising:a sensor device configured to measure an unburned fuel component in an exhaust stream from a gas-fueled combustion device;a feedback controller configured to generate a combustion management signal responsive to the measured unburned fuel component and to a target value for the measured unburned fuel component; anda combustion controller configured to regulate an aspect of a combustion component delivered to a burner of the gas-fueled combustion device in response to the combustion management signal.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor device includes a sensor device configured to optically measure an unburned fuel component in an exhaust stream.36-. (canceled)7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the measured unburned fuel component includes an unburned methane claim 1 , natural gas claim 1 , ethane claim 1 , butane or a propane component in the exhaust stream.8. (canceled)9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the feedback controller configured to generate a combustion management signal responsive to a measured unburned fuel component claim 1 , a target value for the measured unburned fuel component claim 1 , and a measured level of ...

MANAGING EMISSION PRODUCED BY A COMBUSTION DEVICE

Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. The system includes a sensor device configured to measure an unburned fuel component in an exhaust stream generated by a gas-fueled combustion device. The system includes a combustion analysis circuit configured to generate a quality of combustion information responsive to the measured unburned fuel component. The system includes a user interface configured to display the quality of combustion information in a human perceivable format. In an embodiment, the system includes a combustion component controller configured to regulate an aspect of a combustion component delivered to the gas-fueled combustion device in response to the combustion management selection entered by a human user. 1. A system comprising:a sensor device configured to measure an unburned fuel component in an exhaust stream generated by a gas-fueled combustion device;a combustion analysis circuit configured to generate a quality of combustion information responsive to the measured unburned fuel component; anda user interface configured to display the quality of combustion information in a human perceivable format.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor device includes a sensor device configured to optically measure an unburned fuel component in the exhaust stream.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor device is further configured to measure a combustion reaction product in the exhaust stream.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the quality of combustion information includes quality of combustion information in a human perceivable format and responsive to (i) the measured unburned fuel component and (ii) the target value for the measured unburned fuel component.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the quality of combustion information includes an indication of a level or quantification of the measured unburned fuel component in the exhaust stream.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the quality of combustion information includes an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING FREIGHT CHARGES FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be used to deliver a package. The UAV may include a communication interface configured to receive a request to transport a package from a customer and a navigation unit configured to direct the UAV to the package. The UAV may also include a sensor configured to determine one or more physical characteristics of the package and a calculation unit configured to calculate adjusted freight charges by comparing anticipated freight charges based on one or more physical characteristics of the package specified in the request to the one or more physical characteristics of the package determined by the sensor. The UAV may further include an acceptance unit configured to accept the package for transport based on the acceptance of the adjusted freight charges by the customer. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:a communication interface configured to receive a request to transport a package from a customer;a navigation unit configured to direct the UAV to the package;a sensor configured to determine one or more physical characteristics of the package;a calculation unit configured to calculate adjusted freight charges by comparing anticipated freight charges based on one or more physical characteristics of the package specified in the request to the one or more physical characteristics of the package determined by the sensor; andan acceptance unit configured to accept the package for transport based on the acceptance of the adjusted freight charges by the customer.2. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the adjusted freight charges are based on changes in the one or more physical characteristics of the package compared to a corresponding value of the physical characteristic available to the UAV for transporting packages.3. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the adjusted freight charges are based on changes in a corresponding value of the physical characteristic available to the UAV for transporting other packages.4. The UAV of claim 3 , wherein ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING A PICK UP SCHEDULE FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be used to deliver a package. The UAV may include a communication interface configured to receive a request to transport a package from a customer and a navigation unit configured to direct the UAV to the package. The UAV may also include a sensor configured to determine at least one of a weight and a plurality of dimensions of the package and a schedule unit configured to adjust a pick up schedule for a one or more other packages based on at least one of the weight and the plurality of dimensions of the package. 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:a communication interface configured to receive a request to transport a package from a customer;a navigation unit configured to direct the UAV to the package;a sensor configured to determine at least one of a weight and a plurality of dimensions of the package; anda schedule unit configured to adjust a pick up schedule for one or more other packages based on at least one of the weight and the plurality of dimensions of the package.2. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the schedule unit is further configured to track at least one of an available weight and available dimensions for the UAV to determine whether to accept future packages.3. The UAV of claim 2 , wherein the schedule unit is further configured to provide the available weight and the available dimensions to a server to describe an availability of the UAV to transport packages.4. The UAV of claim 4 , wherein the schedule unit is further configured to rearrange an order in which the one or more other packages are picked up based on the available weight and available dimensions.5. The UAV of claim 2 , wherein the schedule unit is further configured to adjust a pick up time for at least one of the one or more other packages based on the available weight and the available dimensions.6. The UAV of claim 5 , wherein the pick up time for the at least one of the one or more other packages is adjusted due to a change in a route ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING A CONTOUR OF A VEHICLE BASED ON A PROTRUSION

A system for informing a navigation system of a vehicle of a protrusion includes a sensor and a processing circuit. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data based on a position of cargo. The processing circuit is configured to determine a contour of the vehicle, detect protruding cargo extending outside the contour of the vehicle, where detecting the protruding cargo is based on the sensor data and the contour, and notify the navigation system of the vehicle of the protruding cargo. 1. A system for identifying a susceptibility of a vehicle approaching a structure to a size restriction of the structure , comprising:a detector configured to detect the vehicle; and identify the vehicle based on data from the detector;', 'access a database to determine a contour of the identified vehicle, wherein the database is configured to store vehicle contour information;', 'compare the contour of the vehicle to a size limit of the structure;', 'determine a susceptibility of the vehicle to the size limit based on the comparison; and', 'notify, responsive to the determined susceptibility, a system of the vehicle of the determined susceptibility., 'a processing circuit configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the detector is located near an entrance to the structure.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the detector is located at a distance from the structure.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the contour of the identified vehicle is based on specifications corresponding to a make of the vehicle.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the contour of the identified vehicle is an updated contour based on protrusions or modifications of the vehicle.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the updated contour is provided to the database by the vehicle.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein notifying the system of the vehicle includes generating an audio or visual alert.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein notifying the system of the vehicle includes electronically notifying a system of the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACOUSTIC WAVE ENABLED DATA STORAGE

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for storing, reading, and writing data using particle-based acoustic wave driven shift registers. The shift registers may physically shift particles along rows and/or columns of wells through the interactions of two parallel surfaces. A transducer may generate an acoustic wave to displace one or more of the two parallel surfaces. The particles may be transferred to and/or otherwise constrained by a buffer surface during at least a portion of the acoustic wave, such that the particles may be shifted during one or more cycles of the acoustic wave. In various embodiments, the amplitude of the acoustic wave may correspond to the spacing distance between each of the wells. The wells may be physical and/or potential wells. 1. A method , comprising:disposing a plurality of particles selectively within a set of wells on a first surface, wherein the set of wells is one of a plurality of sets of wells, and wherein each set of wells is spaced at intervals along a longitudinal axis of a first surface by a spacing distance from an adjacent set of wells;generating, via a transducer, an acoustic wave with an amplitude corresponding to the spacing distance, such that the first surface and the set of wells is displaced from a static position by at least one half the spacing distance along the longitudinal axis at a peak amplitude of the acoustic wave;transferring the particles of the set of wells from the first surface to a buffer surface when the first surface is displaced by a first displacement distance by the acoustic wave relative to the static position; andreturning the transferred particles from the buffer surface to the first surface when the first surface is displaced a second displacement distance by the acoustic wave relative to the static position,wherein the first displacement distance is different from the second displacement distance, such that each of the plurality of particles is shifted from an original well to a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACOUSTIC WAVE ENABLED DATA STORAGE

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for storing, reading, and writing data using particle-based acoustic wave driven shift registers. The shift registers may physically shift particles along rows and/or columns of wells through the interactions of two parallel surfaces. A transducer may generate an acoustic wave to displace one or more of the two parallel surfaces. The particles may be transferred to and/or otherwise constrained by a buffer surface during at least a portion of the acoustic wave, such that the particles may be shifted during one or more cycles of the acoustic wave. In various embodiments, the amplitude of the acoustic wave may correspond to the spacing distance between each of the wells. The wells may be physical and/or potential wells. 1. A method , comprising:disposing a plurality of particles selectively within a set of wells on a first surface, wherein the set of wells is one of a plurality of sets of wells, and wherein each set of wells is spaced at intervals along a longitudinal axis of a first surface by a spacing distance from an adjacent set of wells;generating, via a transducer, an acoustic wave with an amplitude corresponding to the spacing distance, such that a buffer surface is displaced from a static position by at least one half the spacing distance along the longitudinal axis at a peak amplitude of the acoustic wave;transferring the particles of the set of wells from the first surface to the buffer surface when the buffer surface is displaced by a first displacement distance by the acoustic wave relative to the static position; andreturning the transferred particles from the buffer surface to the first surface when the buffer surface is displaced a second displacement distance by the acoustic wave relative to the static position, andwherein the first displacement distance is different from the second displacement distance, such that each of the plurality of particles is shifted from an original well to a different well ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACOUSTIC WAVE ENABLED DATA STORAGE

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for storing, reading, and writing data using particle-based acoustic wave driven shift registers. The shift registers may physically shift particles along rows and/or columns of wells through the interactions of two parallel surfaces. A transducer may generate an acoustic wave to displace one or more of the two parallel surfaces. The particles may be transferred to and/or otherwise constrained by a buffer surface during at least a portion of the acoustic wave, such that the particles may be shifted during one or more cycles of the acoustic wave. In various embodiments, the amplitude of the acoustic wave may correspond to the spacing distance between each of the wells. The wells may be physical and/or potential wells. 1. A method , comprising:disposing a plurality of particles within a set of wells on a first surface, wherein the set of wells is one of a plurality of sets of wells, wherein each of the wells is spaced at intervals along a longitudinal axis of a first surface by a spacing distance from an adjacent set of wells, andwherein the plurality of particles are positioned between the first surface and a substantially parallel buffer surface separated from the first surface by a gap distance;generating, via a transducer, an acoustic wave with an amplitude corresponding to the spacing distance and the gap distance;displacing, via the acoustic wave, the first surface and associated wells by at least the spacing distance along the longitudinal axis at a peak amplitude of the acoustic wave; andsecuring at least some of the plurality of particles to the buffer surface during at least a portion of displacement of the first surface as the first surface nears the buffer surface during a cycle of the acoustic wave,wherein the plurality of particles are secured to the buffer surface for an integer multiple of the spacing distance, andwherein the integer multiple is greater than zero, such that each of the plurality of ...

Selectively stiffenable assemblies, protective garments for protecting an individual, and systems and methods of using the same

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to selectively stiffenable assemblies, protective garments and systems that include such selectively stiffenable assemblies for protecting one or more body portions of an individual wearing the protective garment.

Extended domain computer network using standard links

A method for establishing and maintaining virtual network domains in a segmented computer network (400), having a first domain and a second domain. A first table entry for a first end station (SA1, SA3) in a first forwarding table of a first switching fabric circuit (A) is created. The first table entry includes domain information specifying that the first end station (SA1, SA3) is in the first domain and port information specifying that the first end station is coupled to a first port (1). A packet having the first end station as a source is received by the first port (1) of the first switching fabric circuit (A), and a destination for the packet is determined. If the packet specifies a second end station (SA5, SA7) of the first domain as the destination, the packet is forwarded to the second end station. If the destination for the packet specifies more than one end station, the domain of the source of the packet is determined, and the packet is forwarded to the specified end stations of the first domain. For a second embodiment, source and destination information are compared to determine forwarding information for a packet, and the packet is forwarded as specified by the forwarding information. For a third embodiment, intelligent selection between multiple paths to the same end station is provided by the comparison of source and destination.

Surface cleaning unmanned aerial vehicle

Described embodiments include an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes an airframe and a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a cleansing controller configured to manage a removal of a surface contaminant from a selected portion of a surface of an external object using an airflow generated by the rotary wing system.

Devices and methods for wearable injection guides

Wearable injection guides and manufacture and use thereof are described, which include: a rigid material formed to substantially conform in shape to a topography of a body region of an individual, the rigid material substantially impenetrable to an injection needle, and the rigid material including one or more injection needle access regions arranged in a treatment pattern.

Reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system

Surface cleaning unmanned aerial vehicle

Surface cleaning unmanned aerial vehicle

Described embodiments include an unmanned aerial vehicle and a method. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes an airframe and a rotary wing system coupled with the airframe and configured to aerodynamically lift the vehicle in the air. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a flight controller configured to control a movement of the vehicle while airborne. The unmanned aerial vehicle includes a cleansing controller configured to manage a removal of a surface contaminant from a selected portion of a surface of an external object using an airflow generated by the rotary wing system.

Systems and methods for generating an injection guide

System and methods are described herein for generating an injection guide, which include receiving one or more digital images of a body region of an individual, the body region including one or more physical registration landmarks, generating at least one digital representation of the body region using the one or more digital images, the at least one digital representation including one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region, adding one or more digitally registered injection sites to the at least one digital representation of the body region in an injection-treatment pattern, the one or more digitally registered injection sites registered relative to the one or more digital registration landmarks, and generating one or more output signals having information for controlling one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location on a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites.

Management of exterior temperatures encountered by user of a portable electronic device using multiple heat-rejection elements

Described embodiments include a portable electronic device. The device includes a shell and a heat-generating component. The device includes a first and a second exterior heat-rejection element. Each heat-rejection element is configured to reject heat received from the heat-generating component into an environment. The device includes a controllable thermal coupler configured to regulate heat transfer to the first and second heat-rejection elements. The device includes a first proximity sensor configured to determine if a user touch to the shell is within a first zone of possible heat discomfort. The device includes a thermal manager configured to regulate heat transfer by the controllable thermal coupler to the first and second heat-rejection elements. The regulated heat transfer includes adjusting heat rejection away from the first heat-rejection element and toward the second heat-rejection element if the user touch is within the first zone.