Weather resistant floor box with draining chamber

A floor box for accommodating and protecting an electrical device such as a receptacle includes a housing and a cover. The floor box can be placed within a floor or ground. Rain water or other liquids that enter the floor box are isolated from the electrical device within the box and are removed from the interior of the box by a drain.

Directional accent luminaire with junction box

A directional accent luminaire includes a housing having a front portion including a front compartment, a rear portion with a rear opening extending from the front portion, and a wall positioned between the front portion and the rear portion. A cover is removably connected over the rear portion to selectively enclose the rear opening. A light emitter is positioned in the front compartment for emitting light in a direction away from the rear portion. A control component is positioned in the front compartment for controlling the light emitter. An internal conductor is electrically connected to the control component and extends from the front portion into the rear portion. The rear portion includes a junction compartment for housing a connection between a power supply conductor and the internal conductor. The removal of the cover provides access to the junction compartment through the rear opening.

Casing assembly suitable for use in a heat exchange assembly

A casing assembly suitable for use in a heat exchange assembly comprises a first panel including a first bottom portion, a second panel including a second bottom portion, and a third panel including a third bottom portion. The second bottom portion is interlocked with the first and third bottom portions.

Tamper resistant electrical plug

An electrical plug assembly may include a body having a plurality of electrical contact blades and an actuator. In particular embodiments, the plug assembly includes a shield member having a back and a front. The back has an opening arranged to receive the body therein and the front has a plurality of openings, wherein each opening is shaped, sized, and aligned with a respective one of the plurality of contact blades of the body. In a particular embodiment, the plug assembly further includes a biasing member positioned between the body of the plug and the back side of the shield member to operatively interact with the shield member to prevent electrical current flow and during operation the shield member may slide over the body and operatively engage the actuator to allow electrical current flow.

Electrical cord with tamper resistant mechanism

An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position.

Electrical device cover with keyhole inserts

A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

Improved Nurse Rounding Detection

Embodiments provided herein facilitate the monitoring and management of regular healthcare tasks for patients in a healthcare system, e.g., “nurse rounding” tasks. These embodiments include providing a button or other activator that is associated with a patient and a timer that is associated with the patient and that represents the time since a rounding task was last performed for the patient. Activation of the activator by a nurse or other healthcare provider causes the patient's timer to reset. The status of the timers for a number of patients can be provided on a display, e.g., at a nurse station, to allow nurses or other healthcare providers to know at a glance which patients are currently, or likely to soon become, in need of another rounding care visit. The activator output can also be automatically registered in order to monitor performance of rounding tasks for the patient over time.

VIRTUAL USER INTERFACE INCLUDING PLAYBACK CONTROL PROVIDED OVER COMPUTER NETWORK FOR CLIENT DEVICE PLAYING MEDIA FROM ANOTHER SOURCE

A server is deployed on a network and manages operation of a plurality of server instances each with a virtual frame buffer. A client establishes a connection with the server at a start of a user session. The server allocates a server instance to the client and a user interface application renders a corresponding graphical user interface to the virtual frame buffer of the allocated server instance. The server forwards updates of the graphical user interface from the virtual frame buffer to the client, where at least some of the updates include transparency information for blending the graphical user interface with additional visual information at the client. When the session is complete the server reclaims the server instance allocated to the client. In-room device requirements in guest rooms of a hospitality establishment are thereby minimized while providing enhanced user interface performance. Locations in other applications include private residences and businesses.

Climbing action structures

A climbing action structure includes a support structure having a plurality of columns configured to be fixed relative to an underlying surface and support at least one header of a plurality of headers above the underlying surface. A climbing action space is defined between the columns, the headers, and the underlying surface that is devoid of intruding structure. The headers define a plurality of action element mounts, each defining a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the underlying surface. At least one action element is removably coupled to the support structure at a respective action element mount. The action element includes a top end having a header connection member. The header connection member being coupled to the respective action element mount and adjustably positionable along the longitudinal axis, and the action element is disposed within the climbing action space and a participant has 360° access to the action element therein.

System and method for precise absolute time event generation and capture

The present invention is a system and method for precise absolute time event generation and capture. One embodiment of the present invention is a programmable hardware module for TTL pulse generation and capture in absolute time. The nominal accuracy of the programmable hardware module is 25 ns. The time reference is an on-board GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver. The hardware embodiment of the present invention can generate eight independently programmable outputs and capture the times on eight independently programmable inputs. An exemplary application for the present invention is triggering external light sources, and flash-lamp pumped lasers in particular, at specific times for calibration of cosmic-ray observatories. A software embodiment of the present invention is implemented in a Linux software device driver interface featuring an extensive set of user commands.

ELECTRICAL DEVICE COVER WITH KEYHOLE INSERTS

A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

Vehicle suspension

A non-torque reactive air suspension exhibiting excellent roll stability characteristics is shown to include frame hangers mounted to frame rails extending longitudinally on opposite sides of a vehicle. Longitudinally extending beams are connected to the frame hangers at one end and extend parallel to the frame rails. At their other ends, the beams are joined by a crossbrace extending laterally across the vehicle centerline. In a central portion thereof, the beams have an axle pivot bore to which an axle clamp assembly is connected, the axle clamp assembly clamping a drive axle housing for the vehicle. The axle pivot bore is generally aligned with the drive axle. A control rod assembly is connected to suspension or frame components. Together with the beams, the control rod assembly forms a parallelogram configuration wherein the beams form the lower linkages of that configuration and the control rods included within the control rod assembly form the upper linkages of that configuration.

Electrical device cover with keyhole inserts

A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

Method and system for generating, displaying, and manipulating a marketing model

A system, method and software application for generating, implementing and managing a multi-activity marketing plan are described. Such a marketing campaign can include various campaigns, programs and tactics interrelated in a tree-like structure. One method of the present invention includes a software application that permits a user to build and manage a marketing plan through the use of marketing objects.

Weatherproof box with clamping hub

An electrical box assembly includes an electrical box having a side wall and an open top end and a conduit access port opening extending through the side wall and having a dimension to receive a conduit. A seal is received in the opening for surrounding the conduit. A clamp is positioned in the opening in the side wall and is positioned between the side wall and the seal for contacting an outer surface of the seal. An actuator is coupled to the electrical box and extends through the side wall into the opening in the side wall to contact the conduit clamp to constrict said conduit clamp and seal into clamping engagement with the conduit.

ELECTRICAL CORD WITH TAMPER RESISTANT MECHANISM

An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position.

Hospitality media system employing virtual user interfaces

A server is deployed on a network and manages operation of a plurality of server instances each with a virtual frame buffer. A client establishes a connection with the server at a start of a session. The server allocates a server instance to the client and a user interface application renders a corresponding graphical user interface to the virtual frame buffer of the allocated server instance. The server forwards updates of the graphical user interface from the virtual frame buffer to the client, where at least some of the updates include transparency information for blending the graphical user interface with additional visual information at the client. When the session is complete the server reclaims the server instance allocated to the client. In-room device requirements in guest rooms of a hospitality establishment are thereby minimized while providing enhanced user interface performance. Locations in other applications include private residences and businesses.

Multi-sport athletic resistance training belt

An athletic training belt including: a first part comprising a radially internal and radially constrictable waist belt; a second part connected to the first part, the second part being a radially external and circumferentially rigid annular frame, wherein the annular frame includes an annular track, a mechanical connector that slidably moves about the track, and an aperture for connecting with athletic training equipment; wherein the annular frame comprises frame portions that move relative to each other, wherein the training belt is reversibly closable to form an annular loop; and a third part fixedly connected to a radially internal surface of the annular frame, wherein the third part flexibly connects the waist belt to the annular frame.

Apparatus and method for simultaneous multi-user screen and window sharing, capturing and coordination to form a collaboration recording

A non-transitory computer readable storage medium has instructions executed by a processor to host a composite window collection for a group of collaborators. The composite window collection includes individual windows controlled by individual collaborators and the group of collaborators observe the composite window collection from different computers connected via a network. A composite window collection session recording is formed. The composite window collection session recording is augmented with metadata to form a collaboration recording. Storage rules are applied to the collaboration recording. A request for the collaboration recording is received from a user. The user is prompted for metadata filtering criteria. A filtered collaboration recording is constructed in accordance with the metadata filtering criteria. The filtered collaboration recording is supplied to the user.

Electrical device box with extensions

VIRTUAL USER INTERFACE INCLUDING PLAYBACK CONTROL PROVIDED OVER COMPUTER NETWORK FOR CLIENT DEVICE PLAYING MEDIA FROM ANOTHER SOURCE

A server is deployed on a network and manages operation of a plurality of server instances each with a virtual frame buffer. A client establishes a connection with the server at a start of a user session. The server allocates a server instance to the client and a user interface application renders a corresponding graphical user interface to the virtual frame buffer of the allocated server instance. The server forwards updates of the graphical user interface from the virtual frame buffer to the client, where at least some of the updates include transparency information for blending the graphical user interface with additional visual information at the client. When the session is complete the server reclaims the server instance allocated to the client. In-room device requirements in guest rooms of a hospitality establishment are thereby minimized while providing enhanced user interface performance. Locations in other applications include private residences and businesses.

Apparatus and method for simultaneous multi-user screen and window sharing, capturing and coordination

A non-transitory computer readable storage medium has instructions executed by a processor to specify a group of collaborators. Each collaborator in the group of collaborators is polled for window information for each window to be shared among the collaborators in a composite window collection. The window information includes end user device attributes for each collaborator and window metadata for each window to be shared among the collaborators in the composite window collection. Required parameters are calculated for each window to be shared among the collaborators in the composite window collection. The required parameters include window visibility criteria in the composite window collection. Sending clients in the group of collaborators are instructed on required parameters for each window to be shared among the collaborators in the composite window collection.

ELECTRICAL DEVICE COVER WITH KEYHOLE INSERTS

An electrical outlet cover including a base and an opening extending through the base, the opening configured to allow access to a socket face through the base. The electrical outlet cover further including a mounting screw aperture extending through the base, and a keyhole cover slidably connected to the base to at least partially cover the mounting screw aperture.

Virtual desktop services with available applications customized according to user type

Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to arbitrary applications via an interactive television service using a pool of remote virtual desktops.

Electrical device box with extensions

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING AIRSPEED OF AN AIRCRAFT

The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for determining airspeed of an aircraft.

Electrical cord with tamper resistant mechanism

An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position.

ROD CARRIER

A rod carrier includes a main body elongated along a longitudinal axis and having a U-shaped cross-sectional profile. A reel box is coupled to one end of the main body and a nose cone is coupled to an opposite end. One or more tube members are coupled to the nose cone. At least one of the one or more tube members being curved relative to the longitudinal axis or flexible.

DIRECTIONAL ACCENT LUMINAIRE WITH JUNCTION BOX

A multi-positionable outdoor luminaire includes a housing having a front portion including a front compartment, a rear portion extending from the front portion, and a wall positioned between the front portion and the rear portion. A cover is removably connected over the rear portion. A light emitter is positioned in the front compartment for emitting light. A control component is positioned in the front compartment for controlling the light emitter. An internal conductor is electrically connected to the control component and extends from the front portion into the rear portion. The rear portion includes a junction compartment for housing a connection between a power supply conductor and the internal conductor.

Condensate pan insert

A condensate pan insert for an evaporator assembly is configured to snap onto a condensate pan to prevent condensation blow-off in a down flow application. The condensate pan insert comprises a cover member, a snap member, a first wing member, and a second wing member. The snap member is coupled to the cover member and configured to engage with the condensate pan. The first wing member is insertable between a first surface of the condensate pan and a bottom of a first evaporator coil slab. The second wing member is insertable between a second surface of the condensate pan and a bottom of a second evaporator coil slab.

MULTI-SPORT ATHLETIC RESISTANCE TRAINING BELT

An athletic training belt including: a first part comprising a radially internal and radially constrictable waist belt; a second part connected to the first part, the second part being a radially external and circumferentially rigid annular frame, wherein the annular frame includes an annular track, a mechanical connector that slidably moves about the track, and an aperture for connecting with athletic training equipment; wherein the annular frame comprises frame portions that move relative to each other, wherein the training belt is reversibly closable to form an annular loop; and a third part fixedly connected to a radially internal surface of the annular frame, wherein the third part flexibly connects the waist belt to the annular frame.

Electrical cord with tamper resistent mechanism

An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position.

ELECTRICAL BOX SUPPORT

A support is provided for mounting an electrical box in an opening formed in a block. The support includes a planar body configured to be coupled to a first side wall of the electrical box. The body includes at least one side edge. The support further includes a flange coupled to the first side edge of the body and extends substantially perpendicular to a plane of the body. The flange is configured to contact an outer surface of the block and to orient an outer edge of the electrical box relative to the block. The support further includes a retention member that is coupled to the body. The retention member has an end. At least a portion of the retention member is movable from a first configuration to a second configuration in which the portion of the retention member is positioned away from the body and contacts the block.

Electrical box support

A support is provided for mounting an electrical box in an opening formed in a block. The support includes a planar body configured to be coupled to a first side wall of the electrical box. The body includes at least one side edge. The support further includes a flange coupled to the first side edge of the body and extends substantially perpendicular to a plane of the body. The flange is configured to contact an outer surface of the block and to orient an outer edge of the electrical box relative to the block. The support further includes a retention member that is coupled to the body. The retention member has an end. At least a portion of the retention member is movable from a first configuration to a second configuration in which the portion of the retention member is positioned away from the body and contacts the block.

ELECTRICAL DEVICE COVER WITH KEYHOLE INSERTS

A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

VIRTUAL DESKTOP SERVICES

Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to arbitrary applications via an interactive television service using a pool of remote virtual desktops.

Vehicle suspensions having leaf springs and alternative clamp groups

A vehicle leaf spring suspension having a low spring rate is disclosed. The suspension has an axle seat secured to a vehicle axle. The leaf spring is clamped at its spring seat area to the axle seat at the clamp group mounting surface of the axle seat and with certain of the disclosed axle seats, can be clamped such that the spring seat area is asymmetrically positioned with respect to the vehicle axle centerline. Also, an active clamp group arrangement can be used to utilize the entire physical length of the leaf spring.

Electrical device cover with keyhole inserts

A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

Method and system for horizontal coil condensate disposal

Condensate formed on a horizontally oriented multi-poise evaporator coil is caught between a top coil slab and a bottom coil slab using a splitter, and is directed to a condensate pan located under the bottom coil slab, using at least one splash guard.

Casing assembly suitable for use in a heat exchange assembly

A casing assembly suitable for use in a heat exchange assembly includes a first cover, and a second cover adjacent to the first cover. A sealing mechanism positioned between the first and second covers provides a substantially airtight seam between the first and second covers.

System and Method for Conducting Social Engineering Red Team Campaigns

Computer implemented methods are provided for facilitating social engineering campaigns. The methods generally include maintaining at least one database that includes metadata for a plurality of fictional personas, metadata for a plurality of potential targets, information for a plurality of social engineering campaigns, such as a plurality of campaign scenarios, and information regarding social engineering successes with respect to at least one fictional persona, at least one potential target, at least one social engineering campaign, or a combination thereof. The method further includes receiving a selection of a campaign scenario from the plurality of campaign scenarios, receiving a selection of at least one of the plurality of potential targets, and selecting at least one of the plurality of fictional personas for use in a social engineering campaign based on an expected effectiveness of the given fictional personas with respect to the selected targets.

Virtual user interface including playback control provided over computer network for client device playing media from another source

A server is deployed on a network and manages operation of a plurality of server instances each with a virtual frame buffer. A client establishes a connection with the server at a start of a user session. The server allocates a server instance to the client and a user interface application renders a corresponding graphical user interface to the virtual frame buffer of the allocated server instance. The server forwards updates of the graphical user interface from the virtual frame buffer to the client, where at least some of the updates include transparency information for blending the graphical user interface with additional visual information at the client. When the session is complete the server reclaims the server instance allocated to the client. In-room device requirements in guest rooms of a hospitality establishment are thereby minimized while providing enhanced user interface performance. Locations in other applications include private residences and businesses.

ELECTRICAL DEVICE COVER WITH KEYHOLE INSERTS

A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

CLIMBING ACTION STRUCTURES

A climbing action structure includes a support structure having a plurality of columns configured to be fixed relative to an underlying surface and support at least one header of a plurality of headers above the underlying surface. A climbing action space is defined between the columns, the headers, and the underlying surface that is devoid of intruding structure. The headers define a plurality of action element mounts, each defining a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the underlying surface. At least one action element is removably coupled to the support structure at a respective action element mount. The action element includes a top end having a header connection member. The header connection member being coupled to the respective action element mount and adjustably positionable along the longitudinal axis, and the action element is disposed within the climbing action space and a participant has 360° access to the action element therein.

Sensor network management

Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for managing reports. In certain aspects, an apparatus for managing reports including a processing system is disclosed. The processing system is configured to receive a plurality of reports from a plurality of other apparatuses, filter out one or more of the plurality of reports, and forward the remaining plurality of reports to another apparatus, wherein each of the plurality of reports comprises data based on a sensor measurement at the respective one of the plurality of other apparatuses.

EXPANDABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICE COVER

An enclosure for providing access to an electrical outlet includes a base with an aperture configured to couple to the electrical outlet and a lid coupled to the base. The lid selectively covers the aperture and includes a frame and an expandable section. The expandable section is moveable relative to the frame and selectively increases the volume of the lid.

Provisions to close the sixth side of an electrical box

A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

Virtual desktop services

Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to arbitrary applications via an interactive television service using a pool of remote virtual desktops.

SENSOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT

Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for managing reports. In certain aspects, an apparatus for managing reports including a processing system is disclosed. The processing system is configured to receive a plurality of reports from a plurality of other apparatuses, filter out one or more of the plurality of reports, and forward the remaining plurality of reports to another apparatus, wherein each of the plurality of reports comprises data based on a sensor measurement at the respective one of the plurality of other apparatuses.

Low-sweat condensate pan

A condensate pan for an evaporator assembly comprises a first pan member, a second pan member, and a third pan member. The first pan member has an outer wall and an inner wall, wherein a secondary channel is disposed along the outer wall. The second pan member also has an outer wall and an inner wall, wherein another secondary channel is disposed along the outer wall. The third pan member is coupled to the first and second pan members. The secondary channels of the first and second pan members are connected to a drain channel disposed along a front side of the third pan member.

Electrical device cover with keyhole inserts

An electrical outlet cover including a base and an opening extending through the base, the opening configured to allow access to a socket face through the base. The electrical outlet cover further including a mounting screw aperture extending through the base, and a keyhole cover slidably connected to the base to at least partially cover the mounting screw aperture.

Electrical cord with tamper resistant mechanism

A protective shutter assembly is disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly. Each shutter member is at least partially aligned with a separate cover opening in the cover assembly and is movable between a closed position and an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade by an electric motor.

Expandable electrical device cover

An enclosure for providing access to an electrical outlet includes a base with an aperture configured to couple to the electrical outlet and a lid coupled to the base. The lid selectively covers the aperture and includes a frame and an expandable section. The expandable section is moveable relative to the frame and selectively increases the volume of the lid.

Electrical device cover

Axle clamp assembly top pad and suspensions incorporating same

A non-torque reactive air suspension exhibiting excellent roll stability characteristics is shown to include frame hangers mounted to frame rails extending longitudinally on opposite sides of a vehicle. Longitudinally extending beams are connected to the frame hangers at one end and extend parallel to the frame rails. At their other ends, the beams are joined by a crossbrace extending laterally across the vehicle centerline. In a central portion thereof, the beams have an axle pivot bore to which an axle clamp assembly is connected, the axle clamp assembly clamping a drive axle housing for the vehicle. The axle pivot bore is generally aligned with the drive axle. A control rod assembly is connected to suspension or frame components. Together with the beams, the control rod assembly forms a parallelogram configuration wherein the beams form the lower linkages of that configuration and the control rods included within the control rod assembly form the upper linkages of that configuration.

DIRECTIONAL ACCENT LUMINAIRE WITH JUNCTION BOX

A directional accent luminaire includes a housing having a front portion including a front compartment, a rear portion with a rear opening extending from the front portion, and a wall positioned between the front portion and the rear portion. A cover is removably connected over the rear portion to selectively enclose the rear opening. A light emitter is positioned in the front compartment for emitting light in a direction away from the rear portion. A control component is positioned in the front compartment for controlling the light emitter. An internal conductor is electrically connected to the control component and extends from the front portion into the rear portion. The rear portion includes a junction compartment for housing a connection between a power supply conductor and the internal conductor. The removal of the cover provides access to the junction compartment through the rear opening.

Electrical cord with tamper resistent mechanism

An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position.

WALL PLATE ASSEMBLIES FOR IDENTIFYING ELECTRICAL DEVICES

A wall plate assembly for identifying an electrical device includes a mounting plate having a first side and a second side with a first mounting opening defined therethrough. The first mounting opening is configured to secure the second side of the mounting plate to a wall. The mounting plate further includes a recess defined in the first side around the first mounting opening for receiving a labeling insert having first indicia that identifies a type of the electrical device. The labeling insert further includes a retention feature removably securing the labeling insert to the mounting plate in the recess where the first indicia is visible to a user from the first side of the mounting plate.

System and method for conducting social engineering red team campaigns

Computer implemented methods are provided for facilitating social engineering campaigns. The methods generally include maintaining at least one database that includes metadata for a plurality of fictional personas, metadata for a plurality of potential targets, information for a plurality of social engineering campaigns, such as a plurality of campaign scenarios, and information regarding social engineering successes with respect to at least one fictional persona, at least one potential target, at least one social engineering campaign, or a combination thereof. The method further includes receiving a selection of a campaign scenario from the plurality of campaign scenarios, receiving a selection of at least one of the plurality of potential targets, and selecting at least one of the plurality of fictional personas for use in a social engineering campaign based on an expected effectiveness of the given fictional personas with respect to the selected targets.

Directional accent luminaire with junction box

A multi-positionable outdoor luminaire includes a housing having a front portion including a front compartment, a rear portion extending from the front portion, and a wall positioned between the front portion and the rear portion. A cover is removably connected over the rear portion. A light emitter is positioned in the front compartment for emitting light. A control component is positioned in the front compartment for controlling the light emitter. An internal conductor is electrically connected to the control component and extends from the front portion into the rear portion. The rear portion includes a junction compartment for housing a connection between a power supply conductor and the internal conductor.

VIRTUAL USER INTERFACE

Methods and apparatus are described that enable user interface virtualization for any of a wide variety of applications and computing environments.

Virtual user interface including playback control provided over computer network for client device playing media from another source

A server is deployed on a network and manages operation of a plurality of server instances each with a virtual frame buffer. A client establishes a connection with the server at a start of a user session. The server allocates a server instance to the client and a user interface application renders a corresponding graphical user interface to the virtual frame buffer of the allocated server instance. The server forwards updates of the graphical user interface from the virtual frame buffer to the client, where at least some of the updates include transparency information for blending the graphical user interface with additional visual information at the client. When the session is complete the server reclaims the server instance allocated to the client. In-room device requirements in guest rooms of a hospitality establishment are thereby minimized while providing enhanced user interface performance. Locations in other applications include private residences and businesses.

Method and system for vertical coil condensate disposal

Condensate formed on a vertically oriented multi-poise evaporator coil is directed from a coil slab to a shield configured to attach to a bottom of the coil slab. The condensate is then drained out of the shield and into a condensate pan.

Vehicle suspension

A non-torque reactive air suspension exhibiting excellent roll stability characteristics is shown to include frame hangers mounted to frame rails extending longitudinally on opposite sides of a vehicle. Longitudinally extending beams are connected to the frame hangers at one end and extend parallel to the frame rails. At their other ends, the beams are joined by a crossbrace extending laterally across the vehicle centerline. In a central portion thereof, the beams have an axle pivot bore to which an axle clamp assembly is connected, the axle clamp assembly clamping a drive axle housing for the vehicle. The axle pivot bore is generally aligned with the drive axle. A control rod assembly is connected to suspension or frame components. Together with the beams, the control rod assembly forms a parallelogram configuration wherein the beams form the lower linkages of that configuration and the control rods included within the control rod assembly form the upper linkages of that configuration.

ELECTRICAL CORD WITH TAMPER RESISTANT MECHANISM

An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position.

WEATHER RESISTANT FLOOR BOX WITH DRAINING CHAMBER

A floor box for accommodating and protecting an electrical device such as a receptacle includes a housing and a cover. The floor box can be placed within a floor or ground. Rain water or other liquids that enter the floor box are isolated from the electrical device within the box and are removed from the interior of the box by a drain.

Electrical device cover with keyhole inserts

A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

Electronic commerce card and methods for using and distributing electronic commerce cards

An electronic commerce card together with methods for using and distributing commerce cards are provided. A fixed non-renewable amount of currency associated with a remote account is provided, and it is operable to be debited and transferred to a second remote account. Further, a unique identification key operable to identify the remote account and be used to electronically purchase goods and services is provided. Moreover, a method of distributing electronic commerce cards is provided where a key is associated with a fixed non-renewable amount of currency. Furthermore, the key is provided to a merchant and distributed to a consumer. Also, a method of using electronic commerce cards is provided wherein a key is acquired and associated with a fixed non-renewable amount of currency, and the key is used to purchase goods or services.

Tamper resistent electrical device

A protective shutter assembly for use within a cover assembly of an electrical wiring device, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members are at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position.

Weatherproof box with clamping hub

An electrical box assembly includes an electrical box having a side wall and an open top end and a conduit access port opening extending through the side wall and having a dimension to receive a conduit. A seal is received in the opening for surrounding the conduit. A clamp is positioned in the opening in the side wall and is positioned between the side wall and the seal for contacting an outer surface of the seal. An actuator is coupled to the electrical box and extends through the side wall into the opening in the side wall to contact the conduit clamp to constrict said conduit clamp and seal into clamping engagement with the conduit.

Electrical cord with tamper resistant mechanism

An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position.

Air spring and air spring mounting assembly

A non-torque reactive air suspension exhibiting excellent roll stability characteristics is shown to include frame hangers mounted to frame rails extending longitudinally on opposite sides of a vehicle. Longitudinally extending beams are connected to the frame hangers at one end and extend parallel to the frame rails. At their other ends, the beams are joined by a crossbrace extending laterally across the vehicle centerline. In a central portion thereof, the beams have an axle pivot bore to which an axle clamp assembly is connected, the axle clamp assembly clamping a drive axle housing for the vehicle. The axle pivot bore is generally aligned with the drive axle. A control rod assembly is connected to suspension or frame components. Together with the beams, the control rod assembly forms a parallelogram configuration wherein the beams form the lower linkages of that configuration and the control rods included within the control rod assembly form the upper linkages of that configuration.

ELECTRICAL CORD WITH TAMPER RESISTANT MECHANISM

An electrical cord including a plug on a first end and at least one socket on a second end opposite the first end, a protective shutter assembly disposed within the at least one socket, the shutter assembly including a first and second shutter members positioned proximate the cover assembly and each of the first and second shutter members is at least partially aligned with separate cover openings in the cover assembly and being configured to move from a closed position to an open position in response to engaging at least one plug blade, a third shutter member positioned behind the first shutter member, a fourth shutter member positioned behind the second shutter member, and wherein the first and second shutter members pivot from the closed position to the open position and the third and fourth shutter members slide from the closed position to the open position.

ELECTRICAL DEVICE COVER WITH KEYHOLE INSERTS

A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet.

Climbing wall

ACTIVATING A DEVICE VIA A MODULE-BASED DEVICE INTERACTION SYSTEM

A system that enables a person to monitor and/or control a device via a network, such as the Internet, via an interactive hardware module that interfaces with the device and communicates with a module server located locally or remotely from the placement of the module. The hardware module allows for the transmission and receipt of data between the device interfaced to the hardware module and the module server, thereby enabling the user manually or automatically to control or monitor the device via an access medium, such as an API. Furthermore, the hardware module and the module server may enable the activation of an inactive device from a remote location. 1. A system for activating an inactive device , the system comprising: receive a request to activate an inactive device interfaced with a hardware module via a local network; and', 'transmit an activation command to the hardware module; and, 'a server configured to generate an activation message upon receiving the activation command from the server; and', 'transmit the generated activation message to the inactive device via the local network, wherein the inactive device is identified via a device identifier included in the activation message., 'a hardware module configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is located outside the local network.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the device identifier is a media access control address.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is further configured to:store a device identifier identifying the inactive device; andinclude the stored device identifier in the transmitted activation command.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is further configured to:receive a device identifier included in the request to activate the inactive device; andinclude the received device identifier in the transmitted activation command.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hardware module is further configured to store a device identifier identifying the inactive ...

METHOD OF PACKAGING FRESH MEAT PRODUCTS IN A LOW OXYGEN ENVIRONMENT, MEAT COLOR IMPROVEMENT SOLUTION AND PRE-PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT

A method of packaging a fresh meat product in a low oxygen environment is provided. The method comprises applying a natural plant component to a surface of the fresh meat product and sealing the fresh meat product in a package that contains a low oxygen environment. The natural plant component includes a sufficient amount of nitrites to convert myoglobin in the fresh meat product to nitrosomyoglobin and thereby improve the color of the fresh meat product. A meat color improvement solution and a pre-packaged food product are also provided. 1. A method of packaging a fresh meat product in a low oxygen environment , comprising the steps of:applying a natural plant component to a surface of said fresh meat product, said natural plant component including a sufficient amount of nitrites to convert myoglobin in said fresh meat product to nitrosomyoglobin and thereby improve the color of said fresh meat product; andsealing said fresh meat product in a package that contains a low oxygen environment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said natural plant component is treated to convert naturally occurring nitrates therein to nitrites.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said natural plant component is treated to convert naturally occurring nitrates therein to nitrites prior to applying said natural plant component to said fresh meat product.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said natural plant component is treated to convert naturally occurring nitrates therein to nitrites by fermenting said natural plant component.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said natural plant component is selected from celery claim 1 , celery extract claim 1 , carrots claim 1 , carrot extract claim 1 , spinach claim 1 , spinach extract claim 1 , beets claim 1 , beet extract and mixtures thereof.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said natural plant component is selected from celery claim 5 , celery extract and mixtures thereof.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said natural plant component is celery ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY PROVIDING ADVERTISEMENTS

In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions to cause a processor to receive a user defined advertisement rule associated with a set of products listed within an inventory database. The user defined advertisement rule has at least one dynamic field associated with a field within the inventory database including a product title field, a brand name field, a website address field, a description field, etc. The code also represents instructions to cause the processor to resolve the at least one dynamic field for each product using a datum stored within the field to define a different advertisement for each product. The code further represents instructions to cause the processor to provide the different advertisement for each product to a search engine such that each advertisement can be displayed by the search engine in response to one or more search requests at the search engine. 1. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing code representing instructions to be executed by a processor , the code comprising code to cause the processor to:receive a user defined advertisement rule associated with a plurality of products listed within an inventory database, the user defined advertisement rule having at least one dynamic field associated with a field within the inventory database including a product title field, a brand name field, a website address field, a description field, a past price field, a retail cost field or a shipping price field;resolve the at least one dynamic field for each product from the plurality of products using a datum stored within the field within the inventory database to define a different advertisement for each product from the plurality of products; andprovide the different advertisement for each product from the plurality of products to a search engine such that each advertisement can be displayed by the search engine in response to one or more search requests at the search engine. ...

Loading of web resources

A method and apparatus for improving loading of web resources. A server receives a request for a Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) document requested by a client network application. The server retrieves the requested document. The server automatically modifies objects referenced in the HTML document that have an external source such that loading of those objects by the client network application will be deferred. The server inserts a client-side script loader or a reference to the client-side script loader into the HTML document. The client-side script loader is configured to, when executed by the client network application, attempt to load the objects that have been deferred. The server transmits the modified HTML document to the client network application.

SATURATION PROCESS FOR MAKING LUBRICANT BASE OILS

Systems and methods are provided for hydroprocessing a petroleum fraction, such as a bottoms fraction from a fuels hydrocracking process, to generate a lubricant base oil. A fuels hydrocracking process typically has less stringent requirements for the sulfur and nitrogen content of a feed as compared to a lubricant base oil. Additionally, depending on the nature of the feed for the fuels hydrocracking process, the bottoms fraction may contain a relatively high level of aromatics compounds. The aromatic content of such a petroleum fraction can be reduced using a aromatic saturation stage with multiple catalyst beds, or alternatively using a reactor (or reactors) with multiple aromatic saturation stages. The catalysts in the various beds or stages can be selected to provide different types of aromatic saturation activity. An initial bed or stage can provide activity for saturation of 1-ring aromatics in the petroleum fraction. One or more subsequent beds or stages, operating at successively lower temperature, can then be used to reduce the multiple-ring aromatic content of the petroleum fraction. 1. A method for producing a lubricant base oil , comprising:contacting an input feed having an aromatics content of at least 600 mmol/kg with a first catalyst under first effective aromatic saturation conditions to produce a first effluent containing less than 600 mmol/kg of aromatics, the first effective aromatic saturation conditions including a temperature of at least 300° C.;contacting the first effluent with a second catalyst under second effective aromatic saturation conditions to produce a second effluent, the second effective aromatic saturation conditions including a temperature of from 270° C. to 300° C. and a hydrogen partial pressure of at least 4.1 MPag (600 psig); andcontacting the second effluent with a third catalyst under third effective aromatic saturation conditions, the third effective aromatic saturation conditions including a temperature of from 220° C. ...

INCORPORATING WEB APPLICATIONS INTO WEB PAGES AT THE NETWORK LEVEL

A proxy server automatically includes web applications in web pages at the network level. The proxy server receives, from a client device, a request for a network resource at a domain and is hosted at an origin server. The proxy server retrieves the requested network resource. The retrieved network resource does not include the web applications. The proxy server determines that the web applications are to be installed within the network resource. The proxy server automatically modifies the retrieved network resource to include the web applications. The proxy server transmits a response to the client device that includes the modified network resource. The network resource may remain unchanged at the origin server. 1. A method in a proxy server for automatically including a plurality of web applications on one or more web pages , the method comprising: receiving instructions that cause the plurality of web applications to be installed in a network resource that is of a domain that is hosted at an origin server, wherein the instructions are received as a result of a selection of an owner or operator of the network resource to install the plurality of web applications on at least that network resource;', 'receiving, from a client device, a request for the network resource that is of the domain that is hosted at the origin server, wherein the request is received at the proxy server as a result of a Domain Name System (DNS) request for the domain resolving to the proxy server, wherein the origin server is one of a plurality of origin servers that belong to different domains that resolve to the proxy server and are owned by different entities;', 'retrieving the requested network resource, wherein at a time when the requested network resource is retrieved that network resource does not include the plurality of web applications;', 'determining, based on the received instructions, that the plurality of web applications are to be installed within the network resource;', ' ...

System and Method of Charge Management

A heat exchanger has an upper region, a lower region disposed vertically lower than the upper region, and a passive charge management device. The passive charge management device has an internal volume, an upper tube connecting the internal volume to at least one of the upper region and the lower region at a first vertical height, and a lower tube connecting the internal volume to at least one of the upper region and the lower region at a second vertical height that is vertically lower than the first vertical height. 1. A heat exchanger , comprising:a upper region;a lower region disposed vertically lower than the upper region; and an internal volume;', 'an upper tube connecting the internal volume to at least one of the upper region and the lower region at a first vertical height; and', 'a lower tube connecting the internal volume to at least one of the upper region and the lower region at a second vertical height that is vertically lower than the first vertical height., 'a passive charge management device comprising2. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , further comprising:a microchannel tube extending through at least one of the upper region and the lower region.3. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger comprises a divided header and an undivided header.4. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the first vertical height is at least partially vertically aligned with the upper region.5. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the second vertical height is at least partially vertically aligned with the lower region.6. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the upper tube is in direct fluid communication with the upper region and wherein the lower tube is in direct fluid communication with the lower region.7. The heat exchanger of claim 1 , wherein the passive charge management device comprises a reservoir that provides a majority of the internal volume of the passive charge management device and wherein the upper tube and the lower tube are in fluid ...

CO-PRODUCTION OF HEAVY AND LIGHT BASE OILS

A suitable feedstock for forming lubricant base oils is separated into at least a lower boiling portion and a higher boiling portion. The lower boiling portion is combined with a feed suitable for use as a fuels hydrocracking feed. The combined feed is hydrocracked and catalytically dewaxed in order to form fuels and Group II, Group II+, or Group III light neutral basestocks. The higher boiling portion of the feedstock is solvent processed in order to form Group I heavy neutral base oils and/or Group I brightstock base oils. The higher boiling portion of the feedstock can correspond to both a bottoms fraction and one or more additional fractions boiling above a fractionation cut point. 1. A method for forming fuel and lubricant products , comprising:separating a feedstock into at least a first fraction having a T5 boiling point greater than 600° F. (316° C.) and a T95 boiling point of 1150° F. (621° C.) or less and a bottoms fraction;deasphalting the bottoms fraction to form a deasphalted bottoms fraction and an asphalt product;extracting the deasphalted bottoms in the presence of an extraction solvent to form a raffinate stream and an extract stream, an aromatics content of the raffinate stream being lower than an aromatics content of the deasphalted bottoms;dewaxing the raffinate stream in the presence of a dewaxing solvent to form a lubricant base oil product and a wax product;hydroprocessing a combined feedstock corresponding to the first fraction and a fuels feedstock, at least a portion of the combined feedstock having a boiling point greater than 700° F. (371° C.), the fuels feedstock having a T5 boiling point greater than 350° F. (177° C.) and a T95 boiling point of 1150° F. (621° C.) or less, under first effective hydroprocessing conditions to form a hydroprocessed effluent;separating the hydroprocessed effluent to form at least a gas phase effluent and a liquid phase effluent;hydroprocessing at least a portion of the liquid phase effluent in the presence ...

Industrial control system having multi-layered control logic execution

A process control system includes a process controller level including at least one process controller, and an input/output (I/O) module level including at least one I/O module. The process controller level and the I/O module level are communicatively coupled. and each include control logic comprising control hardware or algorithm blocks. The control logic in the process controller level and the I/O module level are configured to execute and exchange data to perform process control for a process run by the process control system in a distributed fashion across the process controller level and the I/O module level.

PROVIDING LIVING AVATARS WITHIN VIRTUAL MEETINGS

Systems and methods for providing a living avatar within a virtual meeting. One system includes an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive a position of a cursor-control device associated with a first user within the virtual meeting. The electronic processor is configured to receive live image data collected by an image capture device associated with the first user. The electronic processor is configured to provide, to the first user and a second user, an object within the virtual meeting. The object displays live visual data based on the live image data and the object moves with respect to the position of the cursor-control device associated with the first user. 1. A system for providing a living avatar within a virtual meeting , the system comprising: receive a position of a cursor-control device associated with a first user within the virtual meeting,', 'receive live image data collected by an image capture device associated with the first user, and', 'provide, to the first user and a second user, an object within the virtual meeting, wherein the object displays live visual data based on the live image data and wherein the object moves with respect to the position of the cursor-control device associated with the first user., 'an electronic processor configured to'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the virtual meeting includes shared content received from a computing device associated with the second user.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the shared content is at least one selected from a group consisting of a desktop and an application window.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the live visual data includes the live image data.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the live visual data includes a live avatar representative based on the live image data.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the object includes an indicator and wherein the electronic processor is further configured set a property of the indicator based on a state of the ...

COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PARASITIC DISEASES

The present invention provides compounds of formula I: 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein L is selected from the group consisting of *—C(O)N(R)— and *—N(R)C(O)— claim 1 , wherein each Ris independently selected from hydrogen claim 1 , Calkyl claim 1 , and R—Calkylene claim 1 , and wherein R is selected from the group consisting of Cheterocycloalkyl and Cheteroaryl claim 1 , each of which is unsubstituted or substituted with 1-2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo claim 1 , amino claim 1 , hydroxyl claim 1 , Calkyl claim 1 , Calkoxy claim 1 , oxo claim 1 , and Cheteroaryl.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein L is selected from the group consisting of *—CH(CH)— claim 1 , *—CHCH— claim 1 , *—CHN(CH)— claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)(CH)NH(CH))— claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)—(CH)NH)— claim 1 , *—CHN((C(O)—(CH)N(CH))— claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)(CH)OH)— claim 1 , *—CH(CH)N(CH)— claim 1 , *—CHO— claim 1 , *—CHS— claim 1 , *—CHS(O)— claim 1 , *—C(O)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CHCH)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH(CH))— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(C(CH))— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CHCH(CH))— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH(CH)CHCH)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CHCHOCH)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CHCHN(CH))— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH)CH— claim 1 , *—NHCH— claim 1 , *—N(CH)CH— claim 1 , *—N(CH-tetrahydropyran-4-yl)-C(O)— claim 1 , *—N(CH)C(O)— claim 1 , *—N(CH)C(O)NH— claim 1 , *—N(CH)S(O)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-cyclopropyl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-cyclobutyl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-cyclopentyl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-cyclohexyl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH-tetrahydropyran-4-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-2-(1 claim 1 ,1-dioxidothiomorpholino-4-yl))- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH-1 claim 1 ,1-dioxidothiomorpholino-4-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-2-tetrahydropyran-4-yl)) claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-morpholin-4-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(oxetan-3-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH-oxetan-3-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH(CH)—CH-1-H-pyrazoly-1-yl)- claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)—(CH)-morpholinyl))- claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)—(CH)-4-methylpiperizin-1-yl)) claim 1 , *—CHN(C( ...

INCORPORATING WEB APPLICATIONS INTO WEB PAGES AT THE NETWORK LEVEL

A proxy server automatically includes web applications in web pages at the network level. The proxy server receives, from a client device, a request for a network resource at a domain and is hosted at an origin server. The proxy server retrieves the requested network resource. The retrieved network resource does not include the web applications. The proxy server determines that the web applications are to be installed within the network resource. The proxy server automatically modifies the retrieved network resource to include the web applications. The proxy server transmits a response to the client device that includes the modified network resource. The network resource may remain unchanged at the origin server. 1. A method in a proxy server for automatically including a plurality of web applications on one or more web pages , the method comprising the following operations performed by the proxy server:receiving, from a client device, a request for a network resource that is of a domain that is hosted at an origin server;retrieving the requested network resource, wherein at a time when the requested network resource is retrieved that network resource does not include the plurality of web applications;determining that a plurality of web applications are to be installed within the network resource;automatically modifying the retrieved network resource to include the plurality of web applications; andtransmitting a response to the client device, the response including the modified network resource.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein automatically modifying the retrieved network resource to include the plurality of web applications includes the proxy server performing the following: determining a position in the retrieved network resource for that web application,', 'scanning the retrieved network resource to locate the determined position, and', 'inserting the web application at the located position., 'for each of the plurality of web applications, performing the ...

RADIO FREQUENCY PASSBAND SIGNAL GENERATION USING PHOTONICS

Devices, methods and systems for generating wideband, high-fidelity arbitrary radio frequency (RF) passband signals are described. A voltage tunable optical filter for arbitrary RF passband signal generation includes a first input configured to receive a broadband optical pulse train, a second input configured to receive a first control voltage representative of an amplitude signal, an electrooptic modulator to receive the broadband optical pulse train and the first control voltage, to modulate the broadband optical pulse train in accordance with the amplitude signal, and to produce two complementary optical outputs that form two arms of an interferometer, an optical delay component to impart an optical path difference into one of the complementary outputs of the electrooptic modulator, and a combiner or a splitter to receive two complementary optical outputs of the electrooptic modulator after impartation of the optical path difference and to produce an output interference pattern of fringes. 1. A voltage tunable optical filter for use in a passband signal generator , comprising:a first input configured to receive a broadband optical pulse train;a second input configured to receive a first control voltage representative of an amplitude signal;an electrooptic modulator coupled to the first input and to the second input to receive the broadband optical pulse train and the first control voltage, and to modulate the broadband optical pulse train in accordance with the amplitude signal, electrooptical modulator configured to produce two complementary optical outputs that form two arms of an interferometer;an optical delay component coupled to the electrooptic modulator to impart an optical path difference into one of the complementary outputs of the electrooptic modulator; anda combiner or a splitter to receive two complementary optical outputs of the electrooptic modulator after impartation of the optical path difference and to produce an output interference pattern of ...

Communication Event

In one or more implementations, a first video stream of multiple video streams is displayed at a display of a first user device. A reaction that matches an expected reaction of multiple expected reactions is detected in a second video stream of the multiple video streams. If the reaction matches one of the multiple expected reactions, the detected reaction of the second video stream is displayed at a first area of the display of the first user device. In some cases, the second video stream replaces the first video stream which was previously displayed at the first area of the display. Alternately or additionally, the second video stream is moved from being displayed at a second area of the display to the first area of the display.

TIMING MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

Methods, devices and systems for providing accurate measurements of timing errors using optical techniques are described. An example timing measurement device includes an optical hybrid that receives two optical pulse trains and produces two or more phase shifted optical outputs. The timing measurement device further includes two or more optical filters that receive the outputs of the optical hybrid to produce multiple pulse signals with distinctive frequency bands. The device also includes one or more photodetectors and analog-to-digital converters to receive to produce electrical signals in the digital domain corresponding to the optical outputs of the hybrid. A timing error associated with the optical pulse trains can be determined using the electrical signals in digital domain based on a computed phase difference between a first frequency band signal and a second frequency band signal and a computed frequency difference between the first frequency band signal and the second frequency band. 1. A timing measurement apparatus , comprising:an optical hybrid configured to receive two optical pulse trains as inputs and produce two or more optical outputs that are each phase shifted with respect to one another;two or more optical filters each coupled to the optical hybrid to receive an output from the optical hybrid, the two or more optical filters configured to produce multiple pulse signals with distinctive frequency bands;one or more photodetectors positioned to receive and convert each of the multiple optical signals produced by the two or more optical filters to an associated electrical signal; andone or more analog-to-digital converters coupled to the one or more photodetectors to convert the plurality of electrical signals into a plurality of digital signals corresponding to the outputs of the two or more optical filters, wherein processing of the plurality of digital signals enables a determination of a timing error associated with the two optical pulse trains ...

HIGH POWER HANDLING DIGITIZER USING PHOTONICS

Devices, methods for analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that perform high-dynamic range measurements based on optical techniques are disclosed. In one example aspect, an optical encoder includes a polarization rotator configured to receive a train of optical pulses, and an electro-optic (EO) modulator coupled to an output of the polarization rotator. The EO modulator is configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal and to produce a phase modulated signal in accordance with the RF signal. The optical encoder also includes a polarizing beam splitter coupled to the output of the EO modulator; and an optical hybrid configured to receive two optical signals from the polarizing beam splitter and to produce four optical outputs that are each phase shifted with respect to one another. 1. An optical encoder , comprising:a polarization rotator configured to receive a train of optical pulses;an electro-optic (EO) modulator coupled to an output of the polarization rotator, the EO modulator configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal and to produce a phase modulated signal in accordance with the RF signal;a polarizing beam splitter coupled to the output of the EO modulator; andan optical hybrid configured to receive two optical signals from the polarizing beam splitter and to produce four optical outputs that are each phase shifted with respect to one another.2. The optical encoder of claim 1 , wherein the EO modulator is an EO phase modulator.3. The optical encoder of claim 1 , wherein the four optical outputs are phase shifted by 0 claim 1 , 90 claim 1 , 180 and 270 degrees claim 1 , respectively.4. The optical encoder of claim 1 , further comprising an optical transmission medium coupled to each of the four optical outputs to allow transmission of the four optical to a remote location.5. The optical encoder of claim 1 , wherein the optical encoder is implemented as part of an analog-to-digital conversion system claim 1 , the analog-to-digital conversion system ...

ELECTRONIC DEMODULATION OF OPTICALLY PHASE DEMODULATED SIGNALS

Device, methods and systems for the electronic demodulation of optically phase demodulated signals are described. An example optical local oscillator generator configured to generate a radio frequency (RF) tone at a desired RF frequency includes a first input configured to receive a broadband optical pulse train, a second input coupled to a delay line interferometer to receive a first control voltage for controlling a delay value of the interferometer and to produce an output optical pulse train, a dispersive element, coupled to the delay line interferometer, to map the output optical pulse train to a time-domain modulated optical pulse train, an optical-to-electrical converter, coupled to the dispersive element, to convert the time-domain modulated optical pulse train to an analog electrical signal, and an RF filter, coupled to the optical-to-electrical converter, to filter the analog electrical signal to generate the RF tone at the desired RF frequency. 1. An optical local oscillator (LO) generator configured to generate a radio frequency (RF) tone at a desired RF frequency , comprising:a first input configured to receive a broadband optical pulse train;a second input coupled to a delay line interferometer to receive a first control voltage for controlling a delay value of the interferometer and to produce an output optical pulse train;a dispersive element, coupled to the delay line interferometer, to map the output optical pulse train to a time-domain modulated optical pulse train, wherein a spectral peak of the time-domain modulated optical pulse train is aligned with the desired RF frequency;an optical-to-electrical converter, coupled to the dispersive element, to convert the time-domain modulated optical pulse train to an analog electrical signal; andan RF filter, coupled to the optical-to-electrical converter, to filter the analog electrical signal to generate the RF tone at the desired RF frequency.2. The optical LO generator of claim 1 , further comprising: ...

Thermally Gelling Drug Formulations

Orodispersible films (ODFs) and methods for making the same. 1. A method for forming an orodispersible film (ODF) comprising:forming a mixture of a thermally gelling polymer, a solvent, and one or more ingredients including at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), wherein the mixture has a thermal gelling point;casting the mixture onto a substrate at or above the thermal gelling point for the mixture to form a stable gel having the one or more ingredients uniformly distributed throughout the gel;allowing the solvent in the gel to evaporate, thereby forming a film containing the one or more ingredients uniformly distributed throughout the film.2. The method of further comprising adding a gelling agent to the mixture reduce the thermal gelling point of the mixture.3. The method of wherein the gelling aid reduces the thermal gelation point of the mixture to a suitable temperature for processing of the one or more ingredients.4. The method of wherein the thermally gelling polymer is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC).5. The method of wherein the one or more ingredients include a hydrophobic ingredient.6. The method of wherein the API is hydrophobic.7. The method of wherein the API is Itraconazole.8. The method of wherein the API is Naloxone.9. The method of wherein the API is Ibuprofen.10. The method of wherein the one or more ingredients include an excipient.11. The method of wherein the excipient is hydrophobic.12. The method of wherein the hydrophobic excipient is ethyl cellulose.13. The method of further comprising applying an ingredient to the surface of the film after it is formed.14. The method of wherein the ingredient applied to the surface is an API.15. An orodispersible film (ODF) made using the method of .16. An orodispersible film (ODF) made using the method of .17. A method of treating or alleviating a condition or disease in a patient comprising placing an orodispersible film according to into the oral cavity of the patient.18. A method of ...

CONCURRENT VIEWING OF LIVE CONTENT AND RECORDED CONTENT

Described herein are techniques to display live content of a teleconference session and recorded content of a teleconference session concurrently, in the same user interface. The recorded content and the live content can be part of the same teleconference session. Consequently, if a user joins the teleconference session late, the use can catch-up on missed activity of the teleconference session by viewing the recorded content while also staying engaged with the live content of the teleconference session as the teleconference session progresses. Alternatively, the recorded content and the live content can be part of different teleconference sessions. For instance, while viewing the live content of a live teleconference session, a user can view recorded content of a completed teleconference session. Consequently, the user is enabled to multi-task by viewing recorded content of a completed teleconference session that she or he missed (e.g., previous team meetings pertinent to the current meeting). 1. A system comprising:one or more processing units; and cause live content associated with a teleconference session to be displayed in a first display area of a user interface;', 'cause an interactive timeline to be displayed in the user interface, wherein the interactive timeline includes a plurality of representations corresponding to a plurality of notable events;', 'receive a request to view recorded content associated with a notable event of the plurality of notable events, wherein the request is based at least in part on a selection of a representation that corresponds to the notable event;', 'based at least in part on receiving the request, cause the recorded content to be displayed in a second display area of the user interface concurrently with the display of the live content in the first display area of the user interface; and', 'cause the display of the live content in the first display area of the user interface and the display of the recorded content in the ...

WIRE SEPARATING METHOD AND SYSTEM

A method of separating wires from a wire bundle includes positioning a cable with a wire bundle at a wire separating area, positioning a gas nozzle at the wire separating area, and directing gas flow at the wire bundle to separate the wires from the wire bundle. A wire separating system is used to separate wires and including a cable holder having a fixture holding a cable with a wire bundle extending into a wire separating area. The system includes a gas nozzle at the wire separating area that directs gas flow into the wire separating area at the wire bundle. The gas flow separates individual wires from the wire bundle. A wire gripper is provided at the wire separating area. The wire gripper grasps the separated wire from the wire bundle. 1. A method of separating wires from a wire bundle , said method comprising:positioning a cable with a wire bundle at a wire separating area;positioning a gas nozzle at the wire separating area; anddirecting gas flow at the wire bundle to separate the wires from the wire bundle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said directing gas flow comprises controlling at least one of a pressure of the gas flow and the velocity of the gas flow to separate specific wires from the wire bundle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said directing gas flow comprises controlling a pressure of the gas flow to separate wires from the wire bundle claim 1 , wherein at tower pressures smaller wires in the wire bundle are separated from larger wires in the wire bundle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said directing gas flow causes the wires to bend away from the gas nozzle.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising grasping the separated wire with a wire gripper and processing the grasped wire.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising identifying the wires with a sensor.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said positioning the cable comprises holding the cable with a fixture upstream of the wire separating area.8. The method of claim 1 , further ...

Multi-Function Fixture for a Lavatory System

Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water and soap to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water and soap, accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump or valve to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.

PURCHASE INCLUDING PUSH TRANSMISSION FROM PURCHASER TO FUTURE PURCHASER

A system and method are provided for encouraging online shoppers to share online purchase transactions. Included are online advertisements or offers at the point of checkout. These offers indicate an incentive for sharing information about the online purchase on one or more social network platforms of the online shopper. The system may also include a pre-made or subsequently created video component featuring the product or a statement or opinion about the product. When the online shopper indicates a willingness to share in order to receive the incentive the video component featuring the product or a link thereto is displayed on the online shopper's social network platform as a posting in a newsfeed, on a profile page, or as a status update for the social network connections of the online shopper to see. The social network connections can then purchase, share, redeem and offer incentives as well. 1. An online purchase system in which a first purchaser may , in during an online purchase of a product from a first seller , the online purchase being made on a purchase enabled device which is a software device , push a message onto a social media platform where it may be viewed by a second purchaser , the online purchase system comprising:a first in-purchase advertisement from such first seller, the first in-purchase advertisement including an offer to such first purchaser to make a push transmission to such second purchaser via such social media platform;a first in-purchase advertisement insertion module operative to insert the first in-purchase advertisement into such purchase automatically;the first in-purchase advertisement insertion module operating automatically and without prior preparation on the part of such first purchaser;a social advertisement selection module operative to offer to such first purchaser a plurality of social advertisements of such product from amongst which such first purchaser may select a second social advertisement;the second social ...

SWITCH VIEW FUNCTIONS FOR TELECONFERENCE SESSIONS

Systems and methods for hosting a teleconference session are presented. One or more streams are received from a plurality of client computing devices at a server. The streams are combined to generate teleconference data. The teleconference data may be configured to display a first user interface arrangement in which a primary stream display area dominates a display with a secondary stream display area overlaid on the primary stream display area. The secondary stream display area may disappear after a period of time. The teleconference data may also be configured to display a second user interface arrangement in which the primary stream display area and secondary stream display area are displayed concurrently. A view control switch may be triggered to switch between the first and second user interface arrangement views. 1. A method comprising:receiving one or more streams of communication data associated with a communication session;analyzing the one or more streams to determine the presence of a content stream;configuring the one or more streams to cause at least one client computing device of a plurality of client computing devices to displaya first user interface arrangement as a default when the communication data does not contain the content stream, wherein the first user interface arrangement comprises a primary stream display area and a secondary stream display area, wherein the secondary stream display area is overlaid on the primary stream display area, wherein the primary stream display area comprises a rendering of a first stream of the one or more streams and the secondary stream display area comprises a rendering of a second stream of the one or more streams, ora second user interface arrangement as the default when the communication data contains the content stream, wherein the second user interface arrangement comprises the primary stream display area and the secondary stream display area in a nonoverlapping format, wherein the primary stream display ...

Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Systems and Methods for Suppression Fire Protection of High Hazard Commodities Including Commodities Stored in Rack Arrangements Beneath Ceilings of Up to Fifty-Five Feet in Height

System and methods to provide ceiling-only suppression fire protection of up to fifty feet (50 ft.) of rack storage of cartoned unexpanded plastic commodities and less hazardous commodities, such as for example, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 and/or combinations thereof beneath a ceiling having a maximum ceiling height up to fifty-five feet (55 ft.). The systems and methods provide for hydraulic and system parameters that include a hydraulic design area based upon five to no more than twelve hydraulically most remote sprinklers spaced at a preferred sprinkler-to-sprinkler spacing of eight to ten feet (8-10 ft.) coupled to two to four branch lines tied to a common cross main supply pipe of firefighting fluid. 1. A suppression-mode ceiling-only storage occupancy fire protection system comprises: [{'sup': 1/2', '1/2, 'a sprinkler body having an inlet and an outlet with a passageway disposed therebetween along a sprinkler axis and a nominal K-factor of 4.0 [GPM/(psi)] to 36.4 [GPM/(psi)];'}, 'a closure assembly including a plug;', {'sup': '1/2', 'a thermally responsive trigger assembly to support the closure assembly adjacent the outlet of the sprinkler body, the trigger assembly having a response time index (RTI) of 50 (m*s)or less; and'}, 'a deflector coupled to the body and spaced from the outlet; and, 'a grid of pendent fire protection sprinklers defining a sprinkler-to-sprinkler spacing ranging from eight feet to twelve feet (8 ft.-12 ft.), each pendent sprinkler being qualified to suppress a fire in a storage commodity, each sprinkler includinga network of pipes including at least one main pipe and a plurality of spaced apart branch lines interconnecting and locating the grid of pendent sprinklers beneath a ceiling having a ceiling height, the network of pipes being filled with a firefighting fluid and locating the grid of sprinklers relative to a source of the firefighting fluid in which a number of hydraulically most remote sprinklers in the grid of ...

Method and Apparatus for Applying Aggregating Sampling to Food Items

Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for microbial sampling of foods. For example, a method may include providing at least one aggregating sampler at one or more sampling locations, and sampling a production lot of produce or other food items such as meat using the at least one aggregating sampler to create one or more samples that makes up a microbial sampling. Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for microbial sampling of foods. For example, an apparatus, such as a microbial aggregating sampler, may include a covering having a microbial sampling material with a pocket formed in the covering to receive an appendage or a tool for handling of the covering. 1. A method for microbial sampling food comprising:gathering a microbial sampling from one or more food items;extracting microorganisms from the microbial sampling;concentrating the microorganisms;cleaning the microorganisms;tallying a relative presence of the microorganisms and any potential pathogens;aggregating information from the tallying of microorganisms into a microorganism report;confirming the tallying of microorganisms; andreporting the microorganism report of the tallying of microorganisms.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein gathering the microbial sampling from the one or more food items comprises:sampling, using an aggregating sampler, the one or more food items that include a production lot of produce or meat creating one or more samples that makes up the microbial sampling,wherein the one or more samples are configured to be processed to indicate if pathogens are present at no greater than a normal background.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the aggregating sampler comprises:a covering comprising a microbial sampling material with a pocket formed in the covering to receive an appendage or a tool for handling of the covering.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the covering comprises an attachment featureformed in the pocket to ...

AUTONOMOUS MACHINE NAVIGATION AND TRAINING USING VISION SYSTEM

Autonomous machine navigation techniques may generate a three-dimensional point cloud that represents at least a work region based on feature data and matching data. Pose data associated with points of the three-dimensional point cloud may be generated that represents poses of an autonomous machine. A boundary may be determined using the pose data for subsequent navigation of the autonomous machine in the work region. Non-vision-based sensor data may be used to determine a pose. The pose may be updated based on the vision-based pose data. The autonomous machine may be navigated within the boundary of the work region based on the updated pose. The three-dimensional point cloud may be generated based on data captured during a touring phase. Boundaries may be generated based on data captured during a mapping phase. 1. A method for autonomous machine navigation comprising:determining a current pose of an autonomous machine based on non-vision-based pose data captured by one or more non-vision-based sensors of the autonomous machine, wherein the pose represents one or both of a position and an orientation of the autonomous machine in a work region defined by one or more boundaries;determining vision-based pose data based on image data captured by the autonomous machine; andupdating the current pose based on the vision-based pose data to correct or localize the current pose and to provide an updated pose of the autonomous machine in the work region for navigating the autonomous machine in the work region.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the vision-based pose data comprises matching the image data to one or more points of a three-dimensional point cloud (3DPC) that represents the work region.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising:capturing training image data using the autonomous machine; feature data that contains two-dimensional features extracted from the training image data; and', 'matching data that relates features in the ...

Expansion Valve Control System and Method for Air Conditioning Apparatus

A method of controlling an HVAC system electronic expansion valve (EEV) includes determining an optimal EEV position for the HVAC system as a function of a variable related to an ambient environment enthalpy and operating the HVAC system as a function of the optimal EEV position. 1. A method of controlling an HVAC system electronic expansion valve (EEV) , comprising:determining an optimal EEV position for the HVAC system as a function of a variable related to an ambient environment enthalpy; andoperating the HVAC system as a function of the optimal EEV position.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ambient environment is associated with an evaporator of the HVAC system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ambient environment is associated with a condenser of the HVAC system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the variable is an indoor temperature.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the variable is an outdoor temperature.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the variable is an indoor humidity.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the variable is an indoor wet bulb temperature.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optimal EEV position is further determined as a function of a selected startup operating capacity of the HVAC system.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the startup operating capacity is a compressor capacity.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the optimal EEV position is further determined as a function of at least one of an EEV model claim 9 , and EEV type claim 9 , and an EEV specification.11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:while operating the EEV as a function of the optimal EEV position, operating the EEV as a function of a superheat feedback of the HVAC system.12. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:after operating the EEV as a function of the optimal EEV position, operating the EEV as a function of a superheat feedback of the HVAC system.13. A method of controlling an electronic expansion valve (EEV) of an HVAC system claim 1 , ...

Communication System

A user device comprises a network interface, a rendering module, and a scene modification module. The network interface is configured to receive a video signal from another device via a network. The rendering module is configured to control display apparatus of the user device to display a virtual element to a user of the user device, the virtual element comprising a video image derived from the video signal. The modification module is configured to generate rendering data for displaying a modified version of the virtual element at the other device. The modified version does not include said video image. The network interface is configured to transmit the rendering data to the other device via the network. Alternatively or in addition, the rendering data can be modified at the other device to the same end.

Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Systems and Methods for Suppression Fire Protection of High Hazard Commodities Including Commodities Stored in Rack Arrangements Beneath Ceilings of Up to Fifty-Five Feet in Height

System and methods to provide ceiling-only suppression fire protection of up to fifty feet (50 ft.) of rack storage of cartoned unexpanded plastic commodities and less hazardous commodities, such as for example, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 and/or combinations thereof beneath a ceiling having a maximum ceiling height up to fifty-five feet (55 ft.). 2. The suppression-mode ceiling-only storage occupancy fire protection system of claim 1 , wherein the minimum flowing pressure of each pendent sprinkler in the hydraulic design area comprise a minimum flowing pressure of less than one hundred pounds per square inch (100 psi.).3. The suppression-mode ceiling-only storage occupancy fire protection system of claim 1 , wherein the minimum flowing pressure of each pendent sprinkler in the hydraulic design area provides a minimum flow in gallons per minute (GPM) from the hydraulic design area claim 1 , wherein the minimum flow comprises less than 3000 GPM.4. The suppression-mode ceiling-only storage occupancy fire protection system of claim 3 , wherein the minimum flowing pressure of each pendent sprinkler in the hydraulic design area provides a minimum flow in gallons per minute (GPM) from the hydraulic design area claim 3 , wherein the minimum flow comprises less than 2500 GPM.5. The suppression-mode ceiling-only storage occupancy fire protection system of claim 4 , wherein the minimum flowing pressure of each pendent sprinkler in the hydraulic design area provides a minimum flow in gallons per minute (GPM) from the hydraulic design area claim 4 , wherein the minimum flow comprises approximately 2250 GPM.6. The suppression-mode ceiling-only storage occupancy fire protection system of claim 4 , wherein the minimum flowing pressure of each pendent sprinkler in the hydraulic design area provides a minimum flow in gallons per minute (GPM) from the hydraulic design area claim 4 , wherein the minimum flow comprises approximately 2000 GPM.7. The suppression-mode ceiling-only ...

Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Systems and Methods for Suppression Fire Protection of High Hazard Commodities Including Commodities Stored in Rack Arrangements Beneath Ceilings of Up to Fifty-Five Feet in Height

System and methods to provide ceiling-only suppression fire protection of up to fifty feet (50 ft.) of rack storage of cartoned unexpanded plastic commodities and less hazardous commodities, such as for example, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 and/or combinations thereof beneath a ceiling having a maximum ceiling height up to fifty-five feet (55 ft.). The systems and methods provide for hydraulic and system parameters that include a hydraulic design area based upon five to no more than twelve hydraulically most remote sprinklers spaced at a preferred sprinkler-to-sprinkler spacing of eight to ten feet (8-10 ft.) coupled to two to four branch lines tied to a common cross main supply pipe of firefighting fluid. 1. A suppression-mode ceiling-only storage occupancy fire protection system comprises: [{'sup': 1/2', '1/2, 'a sprinkler body having an inlet and an outlet with a passageway disposed therebetween along a sprinkler axis and a nominal K-factor of 25.2 [GPM/(psi)] to 36.4 [GPM/(psi)];'}, 'a closure assembly including a plug;', 'a thermally responsive trigger assembly to support the closure assembly adjacent the outlet of the sprinkler body, the trigger assembly having a response time index (RTI) of 50 or less; and', 'a deflector coupled to the body and spaced from the outlet; and, 'a grid of pendent fire protection sprinklers defining a sprinkler-to-sprinkler spacing ranging from eight feet to twelve feet (8 ft.-12 ft.), each pendent sprinkler being qualified to suppress a fire in a storage commodity, each sprinkler includinga network of pipes including at least one main pipe and a plurality of spaced apart branch lines interconnecting and locating the grid of pendent sprinklers beneath a ceiling having a ceiling height, the network of pipes being filled with a firefighting fluid and locating the grid of sprinklers relative to a source of the firefighting fluid in which a number of hydraulically most remote sprinklers in the grid of sprinklers define a ...

PERFORATED CASE PACK TOP PANEL

An apparatus and a method are provided for a perforated top panel disposed in a shrink-wrapped bottle pack for containing water bottles. The perforated top panel comprises an easy-open panel and a semi-circular portion disposed at a terminal end of the easy-open panel. The easy-open panel is partially bordered by an alternating series of cuts and lands that are configured to allow the easy-open panel to tear away from the top panel upon being pulled by a practitioner. The easy-open panel comprises a parallel portion that extends to one or more tapered portions that terminate at the semi-circular portion. The semi-circular portion is configured to be grasped and pulled to separate the tapered portion and the parallel portion from the top panel and thus expose the water bottles. 1. A perforated top panel disposed in a shrink-wrapped bottle pack for containing water bottles , the perforated top panel comprising:an easy-open panel; anda semi-circular portion disposed at a terminal end of the easy-open panel.2. The perforated top panel of claim 1 , wherein the easy-open panel is partially bordered by an alternating series of cuts and lands.3. The perforated top panel of claim 2 , wherein the alternating series of cuts and lands are configured to allow the easy-open panel to tear away from the top panel upon being pulled by a practitioner.4. The perforated top panel of claim 2 , wherein each of the cuts has a length of substantially 0.125 inches and each of the lands has a length of substantially 0.250 inches.5. The perforated top panel of claim 2 , wherein each of the lands has a length ranging between substantially 0.250 inches and substantially 0.375 inches.6. The perforated top panel of claim 2 , wherein each of the cuts has a length of substantially 0.125 inches and each of the lands has a length of substantially 0.3125 inches.7. The perforated top panel of claim 1 , wherein the easy-open panel comprises a parallel portion that extends to a tapered portion that ...

ADAPTIVE TASK COMMUNICATION BASED ON AUTOMATED LEARNING AND CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF USER ACTIVITY

The techniques disclosed herein improve existing systems by automatically identifying tasks from a number of different types of user activity and providing suggestions for the tasks to one or more selected delivery mechanisms. A system compiles the tasks and pushes each task to a personalized task list of a user. The delivery of each task may be based on any suitable user activity, which may include communication between one or more users or a user's interaction with a particular file or a system. The system can identify timelines, performance parameters, and other related contextual data associated with the task. The system can identify a delivery schedule for the task to optimize the effectiveness of the delivery of the task. The system can also provide smart notifications. When a task conflicts with a person's calendar, the system can resolve scheduling conflicts based on priorities of a calendar event. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for improving the efficiency of a data processing system , the method comprising:monitoring, by the data processing system, input data defining user activity of a plurality of users for identifying keywords from the user activity associated with at least one of a document, a message, a channel thread, an audio recording, or a communication stream;analyzing, by the data processing system, the keywords that meet a threshold requirement to identify a task and at least one user identity associated with the task;generating, by the data processing system, a task description based on the keywords;analyzing, by the data processing system, user activity data associated with the at least one user identity associated with the task, wherein the user activity data indicates a frequency of use of a number of user interface arrangements;selecting at least one user interface arrangement having a threshold level of use; andcommunicating the task description to at least one delivery software application associated with the at least one user interface ...

FERRULE FOR OPTICAL CONNECTORS

A ferrule for optical connectors. The ferrule includes a mating face for mating with a mating ferrule. Fiber receiving openings extend through the mating face. A protrusion surface extends from the mating face. The protrusion surface surrounds the fiber receiving openings, wherein all of the fiber receiving openings extend through the protrusion surface of the mating face. A top surface of the ferrule has an opening, the opening is positioned proximate to the mating face. A fiber positioning member is positioned in the ferrule, the fiber positioning member has channels which cooperate with individual fibers to properly position and retain the fibers in the ferrule. The channels have tapered surfaces which guide the fibers into the channels smoothly without the fiber abutting on the wall of the channels. 1. A ferrule for optical connectors , the ferrule comprising:a mating face for mating with a mating ferrule, fiber receiving openings extend through the mating face;a protrusion surface extending from the mating face, the protrusion surface surrounds the fiber receiving openings, wherein all of the fiber receiving openings extend through the protrusion surface of the mating face.2. The ferrule as recited in claim 1 , wherein a surface area of the protrusion surface is less than 15 percent of a surface area of the mating face.3. The ferrule as recited in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion surface extends no more than 25 microns from the mating face.4. The ferrule as recited in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion surface has a flatness value of less than five microns.5. The ferrule as recited in claim 1 , wherein a top surface of the ferrule has an opening claim 1 , the opening is positioned proximate to the mating face wherein the opening facilitates the automatic insertion of fibers within the fiber receiving openings.6. The ferrule as recited in claim 1 , wherein a fiber positioning member is positioned in the ferrule claim 1 , the fiber positioning member having ...

INTELLIGENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

Techniques for providing intelligent notifications including detecting an event associated with a user. User data is analyzed to determine whether a notification is to be generated for the event. The user data relates to the activities, preferences, and learned behaviors of a user with respect to one or more applications and/or past notifications. When a notification is to be generated, an emphasis level can be determined for the notification. The notification can include one or more selectable options that enable a user to respond to the notification and/or perform an action in response to the notification. 1. A computer-implemented method of operating a notification assistant , the method comprising:analyzing data included in communications associated a user;based on a result of the analyzing, detecting an event that identifies the user; accessing calendar data of the user;', 'identifying a suggested time slot based on available time in the calendar data of the user;', 'causing a notification of the identified event to display via a graphical user interface at a computing device of the user;', 'causing the graphical user interface to display the calendar data of the user, the displayed calendar data including the suggested time slot for a new event formed from the identified event;', 'receiving a user input via the graphical user interface confirming the suggested time slot for the new event; and', 'updating the calendar data of the user based on the user input by adding the new event to the suggested time slot., 'in response to detecting the event2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating the graphical user interface comprising a control element that identifies a calendar application, wherein the user input indicates a selection of the control element; andcausing a display of an operation of the calendar application in response to the selection of the control element.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further ...

Media Communication

A method and apparatus for providing communication between participants of a shared user event, in which inputs from participants of the event cause a representation of the event at a user terminal to be updated. A time period is defined, from detection of a first input, during which subsequent inputs are collated, and the representation is updated at the end of the time period to take into account a combination of all the detected inputs. Inputs and corresponding updates may be grouped together by type, and different types may be processed independently, with independent time periods, possibly running in parallel. 1. A method for providing communication between participants of a shared user event comprising:causing a display at a first user terminal to render a representation of content and/or participants in the shared user event;detecting a first input from a participant of said event;defining a time period beginning from detection of said first input;detecting at least one further input from a participant of said event, occurring within said defined time period;determining, at the end of said time period, an updated representation of content and/or participants in response to said first and at least one further inputs; andcausing a display to render the updated representation.2. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising controlling said display not to render an updated representation in response to said first and at least one further input claim 1 , until expiry of said time period.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said first input is classified according to an input type claim 1 , and said time period is associated with that input type.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein said at least one further input is of the same input type as said first input.5. A method according to claim 3 , comprising defining more than one-time period running in parallel.6. A method according to claim 3 , as dependent upon claim 3 , wherein different time ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING FARNESOID X RECEPTORS

The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, 1. A method for preparing 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 ,4-dihydrochromeno[4 ,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid meglumine monohydrate , comprising contacting 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 ,4-dihydrochromeno[4 ,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid in a solvent with meglumine in water solution under suitable conditions , thereby providing 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 ,4-dihydrochromeno[4 ,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid meglumine monohydrate.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising adding said meglumine in water solution to a suspension of said 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 claim 1 ,4-dihydrochromeno[4 claim 1 ,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid in acetone.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 claim 1 ,4-dihydrochromeno[4 claim 1 ,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid meglumine monohydrate has a dehydration point at about 71° C. by differential scanning calorimetry.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising heating said 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 claim 1 ,4-dihydrochromeno[4 claim 1 ,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid meglumine monohydrate at a temperature ranging from 60-90° C. under suitable conditions claim 1 , thereby providing a 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 claim 1 ,4-dihydrochromeno[4 claim 1 ,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid meglumine salt.5. The method of claim 4 , comprising heating said 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 claim 4 ,4-dihydrochromeno[4 claim 4 ,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid meglumine monohydrate at about 80° C.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 claim 5 ,4-dihydrochromeno[4 claim 5 ,3-c]pyrazole-3-carboxamido)methyl)benzoic acid meglumine salt has a melting point of about 167.5° C. by differential scanning calorimetry.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein said 4-((N-benzyl-8-chloro-1-methyl-1 claim 5 ...

Indication of communication across applications

In a device including a processor and a computer-readable medium, the computer-readable medium includes executable instructions causing the processor to control the device to perform functions of (i) displaying, via a display, a GUI for a first communication application, the GUI including a first portion displaying content of a first communication session associated with the first communication application, wherein participants of the first communication session includes a user of the device, and a second portion including a plurality of graphical elements, each graphical element associated with one of a plurality of functionalities related to a second communication application different from the first communication application; (ii) detecting an activity related to a second communication session associated with the second communication application; and (iii) in response to detecting the activity, displaying, via the second portion of the GUI, an indication of the detected activity related to the second communication session.

TILT-SAFE, HIGH-CAPACITY, BOTTLE JACK SYSTEM AND METHOD

A bottle jack may be manufactured differently or converted (retro-fitted) by replacing a conventional shaft in a main lift piston to be inserted and removed, at will, without tools. The threads in the main lift piston may remain or be removed. A yoke or other head is fitted to provide registration, horizontal restraint, or both against a lifted object, component, or surface to prevent sliding off the head in use. In a smooth-walled-shaft embodiment, a set of risers (spacers, adjusters, trims, or shims) provide an extension height of the shaft, elevating the head with respect to the piston prior to beginning to lift the hydraulic piston. 1. An apparatus comprising:a base;a containment vessel sealed to the base;a cylinder within the containment vessel;a piston operably engaging the cylinder to move with respect thereto in response to hydraulic pressure;a pump connected between the cylinder and the containment vessel;a system of valves controlling movement of a hydraulic fluid between the containment vessel, the pump, and the cylinder; anda shaft fitted to ride within the piston and selectively removable therefrom without tools.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a head monolithically formed with the shaft to engage a load:the head comprising a lift surface and a retainer;and at least one retainer being disposed horizontally at one extreme dimension of the head to resist lateral movement of the lifted load with respect to the head.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , in which the shaft has an outer surface that is smooth claim 2 , engaging the piston exclusively for the purpose of horizontal stability claim 2 , and transferring substantially no vertical force between the smooth wall and the piston.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:a set of risers sized to fit against the smooth wall of the shaft to offset vertically the shaft with respect to the piston.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the risers are sized to have heights that are substantially ...

OPTICAL ENCODER DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

Devices, systems and methods for encoding information using optical components are described. Information associated with a first optical signal (e.g., an optical pump) is encoded onto the phase of a second optical signal (e.g., an optical probe) using cross phase modulation (XPM) in a non-linear optical medium. The optical signals are multiplexed together into the nonlinear optical medium. The probe experiences a modified index of refraction as it propagates through the medium and thus accumulates a phase change proportional to the intensity of the pump. The disclosed devices can be incorporated into larger components and systems for various applications such as scientific diagnostics, radar, remote sensing, wireless communications, and quantum computing that can benefit from encoding and generation of low noise, high resolution signals. Examples of the encoded information includes intrinsic noise from the optical source, or others signals of interest, such as electrical, optical, X-ray, or high-energy particle signals. 1. An optical encoder , comprising:an optical multiplexer to receive an optical pump signal and an optical probe signal;a non-linear optical medium coupled to an output of the optical multiplexer and configured to effect phase modulation onto the optical probe signal in accordance with the optical pump signal, the non-linear optical medium further configured to effectuate a change in relative timing of the optical pump and the optical probe signals that traverse therethrough; anda demultiplexer coupled to an output of the non-linear optical medium to produce a phase-modulated probe signal.2. The optical encoder of claim 1 , wherein the change in relative timing of the optical pump and optical probe signals improves a uniformity of phase modulation of the optical probe signal.3. The optical encoder of claim 1 , wherein the change in relative timing is characterized by one of the following:each pulse from the optical probe signal upon entry into the ...

LABEL COMPATIBLE WITH HOLIDAY TESTING

A label may include an electrically insulating label layer, an electrically conductive backing layer, and an electrically conductive adhesive. The label layer may include a front side including visible and/or scannable information and a back side. The electrically conductive backing layer may extend beyond an outer edge of the label layer in at least one direction parallel to the back side of the label layer. The electrically conductive backing layer may include a front side coupled to the back side of the label layer and a back side. An adhesive may be disposed on the back side of the backing layer. 1. A label comprising:an electrically insulating label layer including a front side including visible and/or scannable information and a back side;an electrically conductive backing layer extending beyond an outer edge of the label layer in at least one direction parallel to the back side of the label layer, the backing layer including a front side coupled to the back side of the label layer and a back side; andan adhesive disposed on the back side of the backing layer.2. The label of claim 1 , wherein the label layer is made of at least one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) claim 1 , paper claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , thermal transfer paper claim 1 , and vinyl.3. The label of claim 1 , wherein the backing layer extends beyond the outer edge of the label layer in every direction parallel to the back side of the label layer.4. The label of claim 1 , wherein the backing layer is made of at least one of aluminum claim 1 , copper claim 1 , tin claim 1 , gold claim 1 , silver claim 1 , and brass metal foil.5. The label of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive includes at least one of a conductive acrylic film claim 1 , a vail claim 1 , or a mesh.6. The label of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive includes at least one of a metal nano-particle doped pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive claim 1 , a woven doped pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive claim 1 , and non ...

COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PARASITIC DISEASES

The present invention provides compounds of formula I: 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein L is selected from the group consisting of *—C(O)N(R)— claim 1 , and *—N(R)C(O)— claim 1 , wherein each Ris independently selected from hydrogen claim 1 , Calkyl claim 1 , and R—Calkylene claim 1 , and wherein R is selected from the group consisting of Cheterocycloalkyl and Cheteroaryl claim 1 , each of which is unsubstituted or substituted with 1-2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo claim 1 , amino claim 1 , hydroxyl claim 1 , Calkyl claim 1 , Calkoxy claim 1 , oxo claim 1 , and Cheteroaryl.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein L is selected from the group consisting of *—CH(CH)— claim 1 , *—CHCH— claim 1 , *—CHN(CH)— claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)(CH)NH(CH))— claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)—(CH)NH)— claim 1 , *—CHN((C(O)—(CH)N(CH))— claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)(CH)OH)— claim 1 , *—CH(CH)N(CH)— claim 1 , *—CHO— claim 1 , *—CHS— claim 1 , *—CHS(O)— claim 1 , *—C(O)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CHCH)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH(CH))— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(C(CH))— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CHCH(CH))— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH(CH)CHCH)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CHCHOCH)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CHCHN(CH))— claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH)CH— claim 1 , *—NHCH— claim 1 , *—N(CH)CH— claim 1 , *—N(CH-tetrahydropyran-4-yl)-C(O)— claim 1 ,*—N(CH)C(O)— claim 1 , *—N(CH)C(O)NH— claim 1 , *—N(CH)S(O)— claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-cyclopropyl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-cyclobutyl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-cyclopentyl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-cyclohexyl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH-tetrahydropyran-4-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-(1 claim 1 ,1-dioxidothiomorpholino-4-yl))- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH-1 claim 1 ,1-dioxidothiomorpholino-4-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-tetrahydropyran-4-yl)) claim 1 , *—C(O)N((CH)-morpholin-4-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(oxetan-3-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH-oxetan-3-yl)- claim 1 , *—C(O)N(CH(CH)—CH-1-H-pyrazoly-1-yl)- claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)—(CH)-morpholinyl))- claim 1 , *—CHN(C(O)—(CH)-4-methylpiperizin-1-yl)) claim 1 , *— ...

STRESS PROFILES OF GLASS-BASED ARTICLES HAVING IMPROVED DROP PERFORMANCE

Glass-based articles comprise stress profiles providing improved drop performance. A glass-based substrate comprises: a glass transition temperature (T), a liquid fragility index (m), and fictive temperature (T), wherein Tis less than or equal to 650° C., a value of Tminus Tis greater than or equal to −30° C., and m is greater than or equal to 25. A stress relaxation rate is greater than or equal to 10%, or 20% or more. The articles can comprise a lithium-based aluminosilicate composition and a fracture toughness that is greater than or equal to 0.75 MPa*m. The stress profiles comprise: a spike region extending from the first surface to a knee; and a tail region extending from the knee to a center of the glass-based article, the tail region comprising: a negative curvature region wherein a second derivative of stress as a function of depth is negative; a depth of compression (DOC) that is greater than or equal to 0.22t, and a parabolic region originating at the DOC and extending to the center of the glass-based article. 1. A glass-based article comprising:{'sup': '0.5', 'a composition comprising a lithium-based aluminosilicate and a fracture toughness that is greater than or equal to 0.75 MPa*m;'}opposing first and second surfaces defining a thickness (t); and a spike region extending from the first surface to a knee; and', a negative curvature region wherein a second derivative of stress as a function of depth is negative;', 'a depth of compression (DOC) that is greater than or equal to 0.22t, and', 'a parabolic region originating at the DOC and extending to the center of the glass-based article., 'a tail region extending from the knee to a center of the glass-based article, the tail region comprising], 'a stress profile comprising2. The glass-based article of claim 1 , wherein the composition at a center of the glass-based article comprises a lithium oxide (LiO) content of greater than 8 mol %.3. The glass-based article of claim 1 , wherein the composition at a ...

STRESS PROFILES OF GLASS-BASED ARTICLES HAVING IMPROVED DROP PERFORMANCE

Glass-based articles comprise stress profiles providing improved drop performance. A glass-based substrate comprises: a glass transition temperature (T), a liquid fragility index (m), and fictive temperature (T), wherein Tis less than or equal to 650° C., a value of Tminus Tis greater than or equal to −30° C., and m is greater than or equal to 25. A stress relaxation rate is greater than or equal to 10%, or 20% or more. The articles can comprise a lithium-based aluminosilicate composition and a fracture toughness that is greater than or equal to 0.75 MPa*m. The stress profiles comprise: a spike region extending from the first surface to a knee; and a tail region extending from the knee to a center of the glass-based article, the tail region comprising: a negative curvature region wherein a second derivative of stress as a function of depth is negative; a depth of compression (DOC) that is greater than or equal to 0.22 t, and a parabolic region originating at the DOC and extending to the center of the glass-based article. 1. A glass-based substrate comprising: a glass transition temperature (T) , a liquid fragility index (m) , and fictive temperature (T) , wherein Tis less than or equal to 650° C. , a value of Tminus Tis greater than or equal to −30° C. , and m is greater than or equal to 25.2. The glass-based substrate of comprising a stress relaxation rate of greater than or equal to 10%.3. The glass-based substrate of claim 1 , wherein Tis greater than or equal to 550° C. claim 1 , the value of Tminus Tis less than or equal to 100° C. claim 1 , and m is greater than or equal to 25.4. The glass-based substrate of claim 1 , wherein m is greater than or equal to 30.5. The glass-based substrate of claim 1 , wherein m is less than or equal to 60.6. The glass-based substrate of further comprising a lithium-based aluminosilicate composition and a fracture toughness that is greater than or equal to 0.75 MPa*m.7. The glass-based substrate of claim 6 , wherein the lithium- ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRAL PURCHASING

A system and method are provided for encouraging online shoppers to share online purchase transactions. Included are online advertisements or offers at the point of checkout. These offers indicate an incentive for sharing information about the online purchase on one or more social network platforms of the online shopper. The system may also include a pre-made or subsequently created video component featuring the product or a statement or opinion about the product. When the online shopper indicates a willingness to share in order to receive the incentive the video component featuring the product or a link thereto is displayed on the online shopper's social network platform as a posting in a newsfeed, on a profile page, or as a status update for the social network connections of the online shopper to see. The social network connections can then purchase, share, redeem and offer incentives as well. 1. A sales system for encouraging an online shopper to share information about an online purchase transaction , the sales system for use with a first social network , the first social network having a plurality of users including first and second users , the first social network offering such users the ability to post to the first social network , the sales system further for use with an online purchase system , the online purchase system having a point-of-checkout process , the sales system comprising:a POC advertisement inserted into such point-of-checkout process, the POC advertisement offering to such first user an incentive for posting information about the purchase of a first product by such first user;a social advertisement selection module offering to such first user at least one social advertisement component for the sharing of information, the social advertisement component having a statement/opinion about the product;a social advertisement component insertion module which posts the social advertisement component to the first social network as a post of such first ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURCHASING BY SOCIAL NETWORK STATUS UPDATE OR POST

A system and method facilitating online purchases within social network environments comprises posting or re-posting a string of characters affiliated with a product on a social network newsfeed, page, or as a status update. The system includes a search engine monitoring posts for the string of characters indicating intention to purchase and a payment processing component. The purchase is completed without further entry of information by the user if the user's financial data is previously available. The system may include a customer validator, payment information validator, electronic receipt generator, error detection components, and may communicate with an external merchant account. The method allows an internet merchant or marketer to offer a product for sale by posting a string of characters that can be purchased by users of a common social networking platform by posting or re-posting the string of characters. 1. A sales system for use with a social network , the social network having a plurality of users including first and second users having respective first and second unique social network identifiers associated with them , the social network offering such users the ability to post to the social network , the sales system comprising:a search module operative to monitor such social network for a first post having therein a first string of characters, the search module having stored therein the first string of characters, the first string of characters associated with the first user's intention to purchase a first product/service, the search module stored in a non-volatile memory of a microprocessor;a payment processing module associated with such first user, the payment processing module having stored therein first financial data of such first user, the payment processing module operative to use the first financial data of such first user to pay for the first product/service;the sales system operative to cause activation of the payment processing module if a ...

RADIO FREQUENCY PASSBAND SIGNAL GENERATION USING PHOTONICS

Devices, methods and systems for generating wideband, high-fidelity arbitrary radio frequency (RF) passband signals are described. A voltage tunable optical filter for arbitrary RF passband signal generation includes a first input configured to receive a broadband optical pulse train, a second input configured to receive a first control voltage representative of an amplitude signal, an electrooptic modulator to receive the broadband optical pulse train and the first control voltage, to modulate the broadband optical pulse train in accordance with the amplitude signal, and to produce two complementary optical outputs that form two arms of an interferometer, an optical delay component to impart an optical path difference into one of the complementary outputs of the electrooptic modulator, and a combiner or a splitter to receive two complementary optical outputs of the electrooptic modulator after impartation of the optical path difference and to produce an output interference pattern of fringes. 1. An apparatus for generating an arbitrary radio frequency (RF) passband signal , comprising:a plurality of cascaded electrooptic modulators; anda plurality of digital-to-analog converters (DACs), each DAC configured to independently, from other DACs in the plurality of DACs, drive a corresponding one of the plurality of cascaded electrooptic modulators;a first of the plurality of cascaded electrooptic modulators configured to receive an input optical pulse train and vary a phase of the input optical pulse train based on a voltage signal from a first DAC of the plurality of DACs, anda second and subsequent of the plurality of cascaded electrooptic modulators configured to receive a modified optical pulse train from a previous of the plurality of cascaded electrooptic modulators and vary a phase or an amplitude of the received modified optical pulse train based on the voltage level from the second and subsequent DAC of the plurality of DACs,wherein driving each of the ...

Cyclodextrin compounds for the prevention and treatment of aging

Cyclodextrin compound therapeutics to reduce age-related non-bisretinoid lipofuscin in a patient having a buildup of same, said method comprising administering 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin, or its derivatives, or β-cyclodextrin or its derivatives, or α-cyclodextrin or its derivatives, or γ-cyclodextrin or its derivatives in an amount effective to reduce non-bisretinoid lipofuscin levels. The methods include treating and/or preventing aging of the skin, muscle and other tissues and organs, which may result in increased life-span or health-span.

MOLDING ASSEMBLY AND MOLDING PROCESS

Molding assemblies and molding processes are disclosed. The molding assemblies are for producing a product and include a first subassembly and a second subassembly for the producing of the product. The first subassembly includes a cavity insert arrangement corresponding with the design of the product, a movable insert abutting the cavity insert arrangement, and rail members securing the movable insert with interlocking features at a specific location, the specific location being one of multiple movable insert positions. The molding process includes molding a first product with the movable insert and the additional movable insert being positioned at a first movable insert portion, removing the subassembly from the second subassembly, re-positioning the movable insert and the additional movable insert to a second movable insert position, and molding a second product with the movable insert and the additional movable insert being positioned at the second movable insert portion. 1. A molding assembly for producing a product , the molding assembly comprising: a cavity insert arrangement corresponding with the design of the product;', 'a movable insert abutting the cavity insert arrangement; and', 'rail members securing the movable insert with interlocking features at a specific location, the specific location being one of multiple movable insert positions., 'a first subassembly and a second subassembly corresponding with the first subassembly for the producing of the product, the first subassembly comprising2. The molding assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first subassembly comprises a gate insert positioned for introducing a molding material to the molding assembly claim 1 , the gate insert abutting the cavity insert arrangement opposite of the movable insert.3. The molding assembly of claim 1 , wherein the product is an injection-molded product.4. The molding assembly of claim 1 , wherein the product is a blow-molded product.5. The molding assembly of claim 1 , wherein ...

ROTATABLE STUD FRAMING GUIDE

A rotatable stud framing guide for aligning a first stud with a second stud includes a base, a rotatable arm, and a lockable retaining pin. The base includes a pair of angle flanges for securing the base to adjacent surfaces along the length of the first stud. The rotatable arm includes compression flanges for securing the rotatable arm to opposing surfaces at the end of the second stud. The lockable retaining pin includes a clevis pin, an eccentric cam lever, and a cotter pin that secures the eccentric cam lever to the clevis pin. The lockable retaining pin passes through pivot holes in the base and rotatable arm to provide an axis of rotation for the rotatable arm and maintain the rotatable arm in proximity to the base. The eccentric cam lever selectively locks the rotatable arm at a desired angle to align the second stud with the first stud. 1. A rotatable framing guide , comprising:a base configured to be secured to at least two different surfaces of a first beam;a rotatable arm configured to be secured to at least two different surfaces of a second beam; and connect the rotatable arm to the base,', 'provide an axis for the rotatable arm to rotate relative to the base when in an unlocked configuration,', 'rotatably lock the rotatable arm to the base when in a locked configuration; and wherein', a clevis pin including', 'a shaft configured to pass through a locking aperture in the base and through a locking aperture in the rotatable arm,', 'a head at the top of the shaft having a diameter greater the locking aperture, and', 'an aperture at the base of the shaft configured to receive a cotter pin;', 'an eccentric cam lever secured to the clevis pin by the cotter pin and configured to rotate relative to a long axis of the clevis pin from an unlocked configuration to a locked configuration; and', 'a cotter pin configured to secure the eccentric cam lever to the clevis pin., 'the lockable retaining pin includes,'}], 'a lockable retaining pin configured to'}2. ( ...

Automatic configuration and management of user permissions based on roles and user activity

The techniques disclosed herein provide automatic escalation and de-escalation of roles and permissions based on user activity of a communication system. Initial event parameters, such as an event attendee list and a meeting type, can be established by a user input. The system can then determine an initial set of roles and permissions for each attendee. A system can then monitor user activity associated with the event to generate a queue of activities. When the system detects that one or more activities satisfies given criteria, the system can escalate or de-escalate the roles and permissions for specific attendees. By dynamically controlling granular levels of permissions in a timely manner based on the detection of specific activities, a system can improve the security of stored data as well as improve the efficiency of detected collaborative event scenarios.

COMPENSATED MOLDS FOR MANUFACTURING GLASS-BASED ARTICLES HAVING NON-UNIFORM THICKNESSES

Methods for compensating for warp typically exhibited by glass-based articles having non-uniform thicknesses as a result of ion exchange strengthening are provided. The methods include producing a molding surface of a mold based on a measurement of warp obtained by a specified ion exchange strengthening of a glass-based substrate of non-uniform thickness, such that the molding surface offsets the warp. Glass-based substrates resulting from the mold can then be exposed to the specified ion exchange strengthening and form glass-based articles that are substantially free of warp.

FULLY SELF-BALANCED HANDS-FREE PORTABLE VEHICLE

The present disclosure provides a hands-free, self-balancing vehicle including a tiltable platform for a rider to stand on. The tiltable platform may tilt in any direction and direct the direction of motion of the vehicle. The vehicle is compact and may be disassembled for easy portability. 1. A vehicle comprising:a tiltable platform for receiving a rider's feet, wherein, when the vehicle is in a neutral position, a top surface of the tiltable platform is coplanar with a horizontal plane, wherein the tiltable platform is configured to tilt in at least four directions;a first right wheel in communication with a right motor, wherein the tiltable platform is connected to the right wheel; anda first left wheel in communication with a left motor, wherein the tiltable platform is connected to the left wheel,wherein the planar position of the top surface of the tiltable platform relative to the horizontal plane indicates the acceleration of the vehicle.2. The vehicle of wherein a first spring connects the tiltable platform to a support beam including a first end and second end claim 1 , wherein the first end of the support beam is attached to a right casing including the right wheel and the right motor claim 1 , wherein the second end of the support beam is attached to a left casing including the left wheel and the left motor.3. The vehicle of wherein a second spring connects the tiltable platform to a support beam claim 1 , wherein the first spring and second spring are perpendicular to each other.4. The vehicle of further comprising an acceleration sensor in communication with a control system claim 1 , wherein the acceleration sensor is configured to detect the position of the tiltable platform relative to the horizontal plane claim 1 , wherein the control system is configured to:receive the position information from the acceleration sensors;determine acceleration information from the position information; andadjust the mechanical motion of the right motor and left ...

DYNAMIC GROUPING OF LIVE VIDEO STREAMS AND CONTENT VIEWS

The disclosed techniques optimize the use of computing resources and user engagement by dynamically displaying a group of users of a communication session within a designated display area where each user of the group each share a common activity factor. For example, participants can be part of a group displayed in a certain section of a user interface or on a particular display screen if they each share a location, a role, a set of permissions, a team, a contribution level, etc. A system can also allow users of a group to exclusively control content that is displayed within a designated display area associated with the group. By dynamically displaying a group of users and content they control within designated display area by the use of a common activity factor, a system can improve user engagement by enabling users to readily identify people of interest. 1. A method configured for execution on a system , comprising:analyzing contextual data defining activity factors for individual users each associated with individual video streams of a plurality of video streams, wherein the analysis of the contextual data determines individual user groups having individual users each having a common activity factor, wherein the common activity factor is based on at least one of a common location, a common role, a common organization team, or a common contribution level;generating of communication data for causing one or more computing devices to generate one or more user interfaces comprising a first display area and a second display area, wherein the first display area is reserved for, and configured to display, renderings of a first set of video streams depicting individual users of a first user group associated with a first activity factor, wherein the second display area is reserved for, and configured to display, renderings of a second set of video streams depicting individual users of a second user group associated with a second activity factor, wherein the first display ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURCHASING BY EMBEDDED, PURCHASE-CAPABLE VIDEO PLAYER

A method and device for purchase transactions to be consummated within a media player teaches that a media player may offer a virtual shopping cart and the ability to accept financial information such as credit card information in order to complete an entire sale within the confines of an advertisement for a product. In embodiments the player may have a virtual shopping cart module and a financial transaction module and may be offered as a service to sellers by a third party intermediary advertiser which plays the advertisements, handles purchases through the player and then places the order with the seller and confirms the purchase with the buyer. 1. A method of electronic commerce offered by an electronic advertiser/retailer , for use by a customer having an electronic browsing device and financial information , the method comprising the steps of:providing a player of online media, the player having the ability to play for such customer a first media clip,displaying the first media clip for such customer, the player being stored in non-volatile memory of a computer processor;the player further having a virtual shopping cart module implemented in a scripting language;displaying within the first media clip a first product available for a purchase by such customer;allowing such customer to be aware that the first product is available for the purchase;providing to such customer during display of the first media clip an option to use the virtual shopping cart module of the player to purchase the first product;if such customer opts to purchase the first product, saving the first product in the virtual shopping cart module of the player;displaying to such customer the virtual shopping cart within the player;providing within the player an option to complete the purchase;if such customer opts to complete the purchase, activating a financial transaction module to complete the purchase;if such completion of the purchase is successful, placing the purchase order with such ...

Electroactive Polymer Based Pressure Sensor

A sensor including a buffer material layer configured to at least partially deflect when a force or pressure is imparted on the buffer material layer; and an electroactive polymer (EAP) cartridge in operative contact with the buffer material layer, wherein the EAP cartridge is configured to generate an output signal that corresponds to an amount of strain imparted on the EAP cartridge. The EAP cartridge may be used in a variety of sensing applications including as a pressure sensor integrated into a fluid connector. One aspect of the invention provides for selection of a buffer material layer based upon a desired pressure range. 127-. (canceled)28. A sensor comprising:a dielectric layer having a first array of electrodes on a first surface and a second array of electrodes on an opposing second surface, wherein the first array of electrodes and the second array of electrodes are at least partially aligned about an axis;a first planar member having a first void formed between opposing surfaces of the first planar member and a first conductive trace formed around the void on a first side of the first planar member, and a second conductive trace formed on the first side of the planar member, wherein the first conductive trace is configured to contact one of the first array of electrodes on the dielectric layer and the second conductive trace is configured to contact another one of the first array of electrodes;a second planar member having a second void formed between opposing surfaces of the second planar member and a third conductive trace formed around the second void on a first side of the second planar member and a fourth conductive trace formed on the first side of the second planar member, wherein the third conductive trace is configured to contact one of the first array of electrodes on the dielectric layer and the fourth conductive trace is configured to contact another one of the first array of electrodes;a first adhesive layer configured to secure the first ...

AUTONOMOUS WORKING MACHINE WITH COMPUTER VISION-BASED MONITORING AND SECURITY SYSTEM

A supplemental monitoring and security function and system for use with an autonomous working machine such as a robotic lawn mower. The system may use cameras associated with the machine to capture image data and transmit the data to a remote computer. The system may be utilized as a theft deterrent for the mower itself, as well as provide a mobile sentry mode for surveilling and observing a property. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of performing a supplemental monitoring task utilizing a robotic working machine , the working machine adapted to autonomously perform one or more grounds maintenance tasks within a work region of a property , wherein the method comprises:generating location instructions, the location instructions comprising one or both of a waypoint and a travel route within the work region;receiving the location instructions with an electronic controller associated with the working machine;autonomously moving the working machine, under control of the controller, to an initial observation position either defined by the waypoint or located along the travel route;stopping the working machine at the initial observation position;capturing image data with an image sensor attached to the working machine;analyzing the image data; detecting a potential feature inconsistency between the first and second site images;', 'correlating the potential feature inconsistency to a physical location within the work region; and', 'instructing, with the controller, the working machine to move to a position within the work region that is suitable for observing the physical location using the image sensor attached to the working machine., 'comparing a first site image to a second site image, wherein each site image is captured by a remote image sensor, and wherein each of the site images is captured at different times;'}26. The method of claim 25 , wherein analyzing the image data comprises detecting an unknown object in or near the work region.27. The method of claim 25 , ...

Method and apparatus for testing an optical network

For testing an optical network, a transmission module transmits a first optical power level on a first optical port of an optical assembly. The optical assembly includes the first optical port, one or more of an optical cable and an optical waveguide, and a second optical port. The optical assembly is installed in an assembled computer in a state suitable for an end user. A measurement module measures a second optical power level on the second optical port, and a determination module determines a quality level by determining if the second optical power level is below a quality threshold value. The transmission module, the measurement module, and the determination module function within an assembled computer in a state suitable for an end user.

TESTING AN OPTICAL NETWORK

A method for testing an optical network is disclosed. The method includes transmitting a first optical power level on a first optical port of an optical assembly, where the optical assembly includes the first optical port, an optical cable and/or an optical waveguide, and a second optical port. The optical assembly is installed in an assembled computer and the assembled computer is in a state suitable for an end user. The method includes measuring a second optical power level at the second optical port and determining a quality level by determining if the second optical power level is below a quality threshold value. The transmitting, the measuring, and the determining occur within the assembled computer. An apparatus and computer program product also perform the functions of the method. 1. A method comprising:transmitting a first optical power level on a first optical port of an optical assembly, the optical assembly comprising the first optical port, one or more of an optical cable and an optical waveguide, and a second optical port, the optical assembly installed in an assembled computer, the assembled computer in a state suitable for an end user;measuring a second optical power level at the second optical port; anddetermining a quality level by determining if the second optical power level is below a quality threshold value,the transmitting, the measuring, and the determining occurring within the assembled computer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein transmitting a first optical power level further comprises transmitting on a plurality of optical assemblies claim 1 , measuring a second optical power level further comprises measuring a plurality of second optical power levels on the plurality of optical assemblies claim 1 , and determining a quality level further comprises determining a plurality of quality levels by determining a quality level of each optical assembly.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of optical assemblies terminates at one or more ...

Voice triggered transactions

A voice checkout system and method for electronic commerce uses a voice command to not only initiate/trigger a transaction but also to carry it out with stored information, notifying the POS station/online shopping cart that the transaction has been completed. A customer's microphone provides a recording of a verbal purchase command candidate which is submitted by a portal to a third party processor to verify that the customer is registered and the payment is processed (by the third party processor). An optional biometric voiceprint engine identifies the correct words and vocal patterns of the customer and returns to the seller the information that the transaction is verified.

Expansion Valve Control System and Method for Air Conditioning Apparatus

Systems and methods of controlling an HVAC system electronic expansion valve (EEV) include determining an optimal EEV position for the HVAC system as a function of a variable related to an ambient environment enthalpy and operating the HVAC system as a function of the optimal EEV position. 1. An HVAC system , comprising:an electronic expansion valve (EEV); and determine a steady state EEV position as a function of an indoor enthalpy and an outdoor temperature; and', 'control the position of the EEV as a function of the indoor enthalpy and the outdoor temperature;, 'a controller configured towherein the controller is configured to operate the EEV according to a percentage of the determined steady state EEV position upon resuming operation of the HVAC system after operation of the HVAC system was discontinued;wherein the controller is configured to decrease the percentage after a predetermined time period has elapsed in response to operating the EEV at a higher percentage than the determined steady state EEV position; andwherein the controller is configured to increase the percentage after a predetermined time period has elapsed in response to operating the EEV at a lower percentage than the determined steady state EEV position.2. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the EEV in response to at least one of a measured evaporator temperature claim 1 , a measured gas temperature claim 1 , and a measured superheat.3. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein the determined steady state EEV position is different than a last known good steady state EEV position that was determined as a function of controlling the HVAC system as a function of a superheat feedback of the HVAC system.4. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to operate the EEV as a function of the determined steady state EEV position without consideration of a previously recorded evaporator temperature claim 1 , a previously recorded gas temperature ...

MICROBIAL SYSTEM FOR BIOSYNTHESIS OF NATURAL AND ENGINEERED PRODUCTS COUPLED TO IN SITU EXTRACTION IN SUPERCRITICAL CO2

Provided herein are methods of producing a bioproduct by culturing a cell in a multiphase reactor that comprises supercritical CO, near critical CO, or liquid CO. 1. A method of producing a bioproduct , comprising culturing a cell in a multiphase reactor comprising an aqueous phase and a solvent phase , wherein the solvent phase comprises supercritical CO2 (scCO2) , near critical CO2 , or liquid CO2.24.-. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , wherein(a) the cell is a viable cell;(b) the cell is a bacterial cell;{'sub': 2', '2', '2, '(c) the cell is in spore-form or has been acclimated to scCO, optionally wherein the cell has been acclimated to scCOby previous exposure to scCO; and/or'}(d) the cell is engineered to recombinantly express one or more genes.6. (canceled)7FirmicutesBacillusBacillus cereus, Bacillus subterraneus, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus safensisBacillus megateriumBacillus megaterium. The method of claim 5 , wherein the bacterial cell is resistant to scCO2 and/or the bacterial cell is a spore-forming bacterium belonging to the genus claim 5 , optionally wherein the bacterial cell is a spp claim 5 , optionally selected from the group consisting of claim 5 , and claim 5 , optionally SR7.813.-. (canceled)14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bioproduct is selected from the group consisting of isobutantol claim 1 , butanol claim 1 , isopentanol claim 1 , phenyl-ethyl-alcohol and 4-methyl-pentanol and/or wherein the bioproduct is a hydrocarbon claim 1 , oxygenated hydrocarbon claim 1 , aldehyde claim 1 , alcohol claim 1 , fatty acid claim 1 , or ketone.15. (canceled)16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bioproduct is partitioned into the scCO2 claim 1 , near critical CO2 claim 1 , or liquid CO2 and/or wherein the bioproduct is isolated from the solvent phase and/or the aqueous phase.17. (canceled)18Lactococcus lactisE. coli. The method of claim 14 , wherein the bioproduct is isobutanol and the cell is engineered to recombinantly express an ...

INTEGRATED MULTITASKING INTERFACE FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SESSIONS

The techniques disclosed herein enable participants of a teleconference session to access the functionality of a number of task-related program modules while maintaining engagement with aspects of a teleconference session within a single user interface. For example, a session participant can access files, various chat discussions, various channels, calendars, emails, an operating system desktop, and other functionality of a computing device while viewing one or more video streams of a teleconference session within a unified graphical user interface. The session participant can maintain engagement with both audio and video capabilities while performing tasks, including but not limited to, selecting, viewing, and modifying content data. In some configurations, a specialized graphical user interface allows a user to view one or more video streams of the teleconference session in predetermined positions while also providing optimal access to tools for interacting with different types of content managed by a variety of modules. 1. A system , comprising:one or more processing units; and display a rendering of at least one video stream of a teleconference session within a first graphical user interface arrangement rendered on a display device;', 'display a menu comprising a plurality of selectable elements, wherein individual elements of the plurality of selectable elements are associated with content data having a number of data types;', 'receive a selection of content data of at least one data type of the number of data types;', cause the system to transition from the first graphical user interface arrangement to a second graphical user interface arrangement having a first display area and a second display area,', 'execute one or more program modules configured to edit the content data of the at least one data type, and', 'cause the system to display renderings of the content data of the at least one data type within the first display area and the rendering of the at ...

FRACTURE RESISTANT STRESS PROFILES IN GLASSES

Glass-based articles comprise stress profiles providing improved fracture resistance. The glass-based articles herein provide high fracture resistance after multiple drops. 1. A glass-based article comprising:a glass-based substrate comprising opposing first and second surfaces defining a substrate thickness (t);{'sub': 2', '2, 'a central composition at the center of the glass-based article comprising lithium and a LiO/NaO molar ratio of greater than or equal to 0.65 and less than or equal to 1.2; and'}{'sup': '2', 'a stress profile comprising a negative curvature region, wherein a second derivative of stress as a function of depth is negative, the negative curvature region is located in a compressive stress layer, and a maximum absolute value of the second derivative in the negative curvature region being greater than or equal to 0.003 MPa/μm.'}2. The glass-based article of claim 1 , comprising one or more of the following:a compressive stress layer extending from a surface of the glass article to a depth of compression (DOC) that is 0.17t or more;a peak compressive stress (CS) in the range of from 500 MPa to 1200 MPa;{'sub': 'k', 'a compressive stress at a knee (CS) in the range of from 80 MPa to 160 MPa;'}a peak tension (PT) of greater than or equal to 68 MPa;{'sub': 'sp', 'a depth of layer of a spike (DOL) is greater than or equal to 0.007t;'}{'sub': '2', 'a LiOconcentration of the central composition that is less than or equal to 8.5 mol %; and'}t in the range of from 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm.3. A consumer electronic product comprising:a housing comprising a front surface, a back surface, and side surfaces;electrical components provided at least partially within the housing, the electrical components comprising at least a controller, a memory, and a display, the display being provided at or adjacent the front surface of the housing; anda cover disposed over the display;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein at least a portion of at least one of the ...

Bioadhesive films for local and/or systemic delivery

Bioadhesive films suitable for topical, local, and systemic drug delivery and methods for making the same. The films may incorporate one or more polymeric layers that enable delivery of a specific, desired dosage, to a specific, desired location over a specific, desired time period.

Notification of a Communication Session in a Different User Experience

Techniques for notification of a communication session in a different user experience are described. According to various implementations, a notification of an active communication session can be presented in a user experience that is not directly involved in the communication session. In at least some implementations, the session notification includes selectable functionality for enabling the particular user to join the communication session. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors; and outputting a session notification of a communication session as part of a user experience that is different than the communication session, the user experience involving a user that is not currently a participant in the communication session;', 'receiving an indication of a user interaction with the session notification from within the context of the user experience; and', 'causing the user to join the communication session from within the context of the user experience., 'one or more computer-readable storage media storing instructions that are executable by the one or more processors to perform operations including2. The system as described in claim 1 , wherein the communication session is implemented via a first application claim 1 , and the user experience comprises a second application different than the first application.3. The system as described in claim 1 , wherein the user experience comprises a text chat experience claim 1 , and the communication session comprises a real-time exchange of voice media.4. The system as described in claim 1 , wherein the session notification includes a representation of a different user that is a participant in the communication session but is not a participant in the user experience.5. The system as described in claim 1 , wherein the session notification is a visual representation of a communication object that is embedded within the user experience.6. The system as described in claim 1 , wherein the session notification is a visual ...

ENHANCED TECHNIQUES FOR JOINING TELECONFERENCING SESSIONS

The present disclosure provides a number of techniques for enhancing a user's experience when joining teleconference sessions. When multiple users join a teleconference session using separate devices, a system identifies devices that are co-located. The co-located devices are identified by the use of a combination of data including, but not limited to social signals, audio signal and other location data. At least one device of the co-located devices, has a first control set for controlling a teleconference session and other devices of the co-located devices have a second control set for sharing content. The at least one device also has one set of streams and the other devices see a subset of those streams or other streams based on an activity level. In addition, the present disclosure provides a number of techniques for enabling users to use multiple devices to share content. 1. A method , comprising:receiving control data from a plurality of computing devices, wherein each computing device of the plurality of computing devices is associated with a different user identity for accessing a teleconference session;determining a subset of computing devices from the plurality of computing devices based on at least one of social signals, audio signals, or positioning data;determining a primary computing device from the subset of computing devices and one or more secondary computing devices from the subset of computing devices;communicating a first teleconference data to the primary computing device, the first teleconference data causing the primary computing device to display a first user interface arrangement having core teleconference control elements, the core teleconference control elements configured to control a state of the teleconference session; andcommunicating a second teleconference data to the one or more secondary computing devices, the second teleconference data causing the one or more secondary computing devices to display a second user interface ...

COMPANION DEVICES FOR REAL-TIME COLLABORATION IN TELECONFERENCE SESSIONS

The present disclosure provides a number of techniques for enhancing a user's experience when joining teleconference sessions with multiple devices. When a user attempts to join a teleconference session using the same user identity for multiple devices, a system differentiates the devices as a primary device and at least one companion device. The primary device has a first control set for controlling a teleconference session and the at least one companion device has a companion control set for sharing content. In some embodiments, the primary device also has one set of selected streams, e.g., a stage view, and the companion device has a subset of those streams or other streams based on an activity level. In addition, the present disclosure provides a number of techniques for enabling users to share content using the companion devices. 1. A method , comprising:generating teleconference data comprising a plurality of streams associated with a teleconference session;receiving a first request to join the teleconference session from a first computing device associated with a first user identity;communicating the teleconference data to the first computing device causing the first computing device to display a primary user interface, the primary user interface including a rendering of the plurality of streams;receiving a second request to join the teleconference session from a second computing device associated with the first user identity;selecting at least one stream of the plurality of streams based on an activity level; andcommunicating the teleconference data to the second computing device causing the second computing device to display a companion user interface, the companion user interface including a rendering of the at least one stream.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the primary user interface comprises a plurality of core teleconference control elements claim 1 , the core teleconference control elements including user interface elements configured to control a ...

PHASED EXPERIENCES FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SESSIONS

A system hosting a telecommunications session is disclosed. The system hosts a telecommunication session between a plurality of client computing devices. The session includes a number of phases, including a first phase, a second phase and a third phase. The first phase is associated with a graphical arrangement showing a number of video streams, and the second phase is associated with a graphical arrangement showing a reduced number of video streams to bring focus to salient actions or material. A third phase provides summary data for enabling users to view and edit material related to the meeting, including salient portions of video streams and other forms of content. 1. A system hosting a telecommunications session , comprising:one or more processing units; and receive media data at the system from at least a portion of a plurality of client computing devices;', 'select a first portion of the media data based, at least in part, on phase data defining a first phase of the telecommunications session, wherein the first portion of the media data is communicated from the system to the at least the portion of the plurality of client computing devices;', 'communicate a first arrangement dataset defining a first interface arrangement associated with the first phase of the telecommunications session to the at least the portion of the plurality of client computing devices, wherein the first arrangement dataset causes the at least the portion of the plurality of client computing devices to display the first portion of the media data in a first number of display portions and wherein the first number of display portions is based, at least in part, on a number of participants of the telecommunications session and a first threshold;', 'identify, during the first phase of the telecommunication session, at least one trigger event that indicates that the first phase of the telecommunications session is to transition to a second phase of the telecommunications session, wherein the ...

SALE AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM

Systems and methods for a sale authorization include detecting vehicle information. A secondary authorization parameter is received and the sale is authorized in response to the secondary authorization parameter being associated with the vehicle information. 1. (canceled)2. A method , comprising:receiving an image of a vehicle approaching a sales point;obtaining vehicle information from the image;obtaining a payment authorization parameter registered to the vehicle information;obtaining a secondary authorization parameter from the sales point; andcompleting a sale at the sales point when the payment authorization parameter matches the secondary authorization parameter.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein receiving further includes receiving the image from a camera when the vehicle drives over pressure strips on the ground proximate to the sales point.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein receiving further includes receiving the image from a camera when the vehicle is detected by sensors proximate to the sales point.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein receiving the image from the camera further comprises activating the camera based on one or more of the sensors comprising an Infrared (IR) sensor claim 3 , a laser sensor claim 3 , an echo-location sensor claim 3 , and an image sensor.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein obtaining the vehicle information further includes identifying from the image as the vehicle information one or more of: a license plate number of the vehicle claim 2 , a type of the vehicle claim 2 , a color of the vehicle claim 2 , and a model of the vehicle.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein obtaining the payment authorization parameter further includes obtaining a registered payment method linked to the vehicle information.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein obtaining the secondary authorization parameter further includes passively obtaining the secondary authorization parameter as a customer associated with the vehicle operates the sales point.9. The ...

INTERACTIVE TIMELINE FOR COMMUNICATION CONTENT

Described herein is a system that generates and displays a timeline for communication content. The system determines events that occur in association with the communication content (e.g., a video conference, a chat or messaging conversation, etc.). The system adds a representation of an event to the timeline in association with a time at which the event occurs. Moreover, the system enables user interaction with the representation so that the user can view information associated with an event. 1. A system comprising:one or more processing units; and cause communication content to be displayed;', 'cause an interactive timeline associated with the communication content to be displayed, wherein the interactive timeline includes a plurality of representations that correspond to a plurality of events associated with the communication content;', 'receive a request associated with a representation of the plurality of representations while the communication content is being displayed in association with a current view; and', 'based at least in part on receiving the request, cause information to be displayed while the communication content is being displayed in association with the current view, the information describing an event that corresponds to the representation., 'a computer-readable medium having encoded thereon computer-executable instructions to cause the one or more processing units to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer-executable instructions further cause the one or more processing units to cause the information to be displayed in an overlay display area on top of the communication content.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of events are different types of events comprising at least two of:a mention of a user;a file that is shared;a comment that is submitted to a chat conversation;a task that is assigned;a poll that is conducted;an expression that is shared; ora link to an external object.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer- ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC WORKING MACHINE WITHIN A TRAVELLING CONTAINMENT ZONE

Apparatus, systems, and methods for directing an autonomous robotic vehicle such as a lawn mower relative to a work region. In some embodiments, the vehicle travels in a random pattern within a travelling containment zone of a lesser size than the work region. The travelling containment zone may move or travel across the work region such that, over time, the travelling containment zone travels over most all of a working surface of the work region. 120.-. (canceled)2124.-. (canceled)25. A method of operating an autonomous working vehicle within a predefined work region , the method comprising:defining, with an electronic controller associated with the working vehicle, a travelling containment zone that lies at least partially within the work region, wherein the work region bounds a first plurality of grid cells and the travelling containment zone bounds a second plurality of grid cells, the second plurality of grid cells being less than, and a subset of, the first plurality of grid cells;autonomously operating the working vehicle within the travelling containment zone;constraining a position of the working vehicle to be within the travelling containment zone;deciding, with the controller, a direction in which to advance a leading edge of the travelling containment zone;moving the travelling containment zone across the work region while the working vehicle operates within the travelling containment zone;detecting bifurcation of the leading edge into at least a first segment and a second segment upon contact of the leading edge with an exclusion zone associated with the work region; andselecting, with the controller, one of the first segment and the second segment to replace the leading edge.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein deciding the direction in which to advance the leading edge of the travelling containment zone comprises scoring two or more grid cells claim 25 , the two or more grid cells being externally adjacent to a boundary of the travelling containment ...

GLASS LAMINATE WITH BURIED STRESS SPIKES TO ARREST CRACKS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A laminated glass article comprises a core layer comprising a core glass composition, and a cladding layer directly adjacent to the core layer and comprising a clad glass composition. A stress of the cladding layer increases with increasing distance from an outer surface of the cladding layer from a compressive stress to a tensile stress, transitions to a compressive stress as a step-change at an interface region between the core layer and the cladding layer, and increases with increasing distance from the interface region to a center of the core layer from the compressive stress to a tensile stress. 1. A laminated glass article comprising:a core layer comprising a core glass composition; anda cladding layer directly adjacent to the core layer and comprising a clad glass composition;wherein a stress of the cladding layer increases with increasing distance from an outer surface of the cladding layer from a compressive stress to a tensile stress, transitions to a compressive stress as a step-change at an interface region between the core layer and the cladding layer, and increases with increasing distance from the interface region to a center of the core layer from the compressive stress to a tensile stress.2. The laminated glass article according to claim 1 , wherein the core glass composition has an average core coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and the cladding layer has an average cladding coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is greater than the CTE.3. The laminated glass article according to claim 1 , wherein the laminated glass article is ion-exchange strengthened.4. The laminated glass article according to claim 3 , wherein the core glass composition and the clad glass composition comprise one or more alkali oxides.5. The laminated glass article according to claim 1 , wherein a maximum tensile stress in the cladding layer is greater than or equal to a maximum tensile stress in the core layer.6. The laminated glass article according to claim 1 , ...

Method and Apparatus for Applying Aggregating Sampling to Food Items

Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for microbial sampling of foods. For example, a method may include providing at least one aggregating sampler at one or more sampling locations, and sampling a production lot of produce or other food items such as meat using the at least one aggregating sampler to create one or more samples that makes up a microbial sampling. Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for microbial sampling of foods. For example, an apparatus, such as a microbial aggregating sampler, may include a covering having a microbial sampling material with a pocket formed in the covering to receive an appendage or a tool for handling of the covering. 1. A method for microbial sampling food comprising:gathering a microbial sampling from one or more food items with a microbial sampling sheet, the microbial sampling sheet comprising a non-woven synthetic cloth;extracting microorganisms from the microbial sampling, wherein the microorganisms include non-pathogenic microorganisms and any potential pathogens if present;concentrating the microorganisms;cleaning the microorganisms;determining an amount of the microorganisms and determining a presence of any potential pathogens;aggregating information from the determining of the amount of the microorganisms into a microorganism report;confirming the determination of the amount of the microorganisms; andreporting the microorganism report of the determination of the amount of the microorganisms and the presence of any potential pathogens.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein gathering the microbial sampling from the one or more food items comprises:sampling, using an aggregating sampler, multiple food items within a production lot of produce or meat creating one or more aggregate samples that makes up the microbial sampling by contacting an outer sampling surface of the microbial sampling sheet to the one or more food items to be sampled.3. The method ...

ADDING RECORDED CONTENT TO AN INTERACTIVE TIMELINE OF A TELECONFERENCE SESSION

Described herein is a system that generates and displays an interactive timeline for a teleconference session, where the interactive timeline includes a representation of supplemental recorded content that has been added after a live viewing of the teleconference session has ended. The system can inject the supplemental recorded content into previously recorded content or append the supplemental recorded content to the interactive timeline. Moreover, the system can cause the supplemental recorded content to subsequently be displayed in one of multiple different views. Furthermore, the system can generate and/or distribute a notification of the supplemental recorded content so that participants to the teleconference session can be made aware of additional activity contributed to the teleconference session (e.g., by someone who missed the live viewing of the teleconference session). 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:displaying a graphical element associated with recorded content;receiving first input to add content to the recorded content, the first input specifying a position within the recorded content via the graphical element;obtaining, based at least in part on receiving the first input, the content to add to the recorded content;receiving second input that indicates that the obtained content is to be added to the recorded content at the specified position by one of (i) injecting the obtained content into the recorded content or (ii) appending the obtained content to the recorded content; andcausing, by one or more processing units and based at least in part on receiving the second input, the obtained content to be added to the recorded content.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the second input indicates that the obtained content is to be added to the recorded content at the specified position by injecting the obtained content into the recorded content claim 21 , and wherein injecting the obtained content into the recorded content extends a duration of ...

Wireless Medication Monitor

Methods and apparatus are provided for determining when a medication is removed from a dispenser. The dispenser may include a plurality of compartments for receiving one or more medications. One or more circuits are associated with each compartment. In addition, each circuit may be unique. Each circuit is altered by the removal of one or more medications from a compartment and the resulting signal is used to indicate removal of the medication. 1. A medication dispenser comprising:a plurality of compartments for receiving one or more medications;a circuit associated with each compartment;said circuit altered by the removal of one or more medications from a compartment.2. The dispenser of wherein said dispenser uses one or more circuits to detect the removal of a medication.3. The dispenser of wherein said circuit is altered by the breaking of an electrical circuit.4. The dispenser of wherein each circuit has the same resistance.52. The dispenser of chum wherein each circuit has a different resistance.6. the dispenser of further including a processor for monitoring said circuits.7. The dispenser of wherein each compartment has an electrical circuit associated with it and each circuit has a different resistance.8. The dispenser of wherein further including circuits associated with covers for said compartments and at least one circuit associated with each of said compartments.9. A method of monitoring the usage of a medication comprising:providing a container having a plurality of compartments for housing one or more medications;providing an electrical circuit associated with each compartment; andmonitoring the removal of a medication from a compartment by monitoring the electrical circuit for an alteration in the circuit caused by the removal of the medication.10. The method of wherein said alteration of said electrical circuit is detected by detecting an increase in voltage.11. The method of wherein said alteration changes a monitored resistance.12. The method of ...

Method and system for online collaboration for developing digital content

A computer network system implemented to facilitate online collaboration for developing a digital content. The system includes a database configured to provide means for storing and retrieving profiles of a plurality of digital artists, and categorizing the profiles based on skills of the digital artists to provide at least one predefined service relating to developing the digital content. The system also includes a web based platform configured to provide means for inputting one or more pieces of information about a concept of the digital content. The web based platform also provides means for selecting one or more digital artists from the plurality of digital artists for participation in the development of the digital content from the concept. The web based platform further provides means for storing the completed digital content, after development, in a data repository.

Control of Residential HVAC Equipment for Dehumidification

Systems and methods are disclosed that include providing a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system with a system controller and an indoor air handling unit comprising an auxiliary heat source, whereby the system controller is configured to employ a hysteresis control algorithm to operate the HVAC system in a cooling mode while simultaneously operating the auxiliary heat source to provide a dehumidified, temperature-conditioned airflow to a zone conditioned by the HVAC system. 1. A method of operating a heating , ventilation , and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system , the method comprising:detecting, in a zone conditioned by the HVAC system, a humidity level above an electric reheat dehumidification (ERD) set point; andresponsive to detecting the humidity level above the ERD set point, initiating operation of the HVAC system in an ERD mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising activating operation of the HVAC system in the ERD mode in response to detecting that the humidity level in the zone has reached or exceeded an upper limit.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein activating operation of the HVAC system in the ERD mode comprises operating the HVAC system in a cooling mode while simultaneously operating an auxiliary heat source.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising terminating operation of the HVAC system in the ERD mode in response to detecting that the humidity level in the zone is at or below a lower limit.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising terminating operation of the HVAC system in the ERD mode in response to detecting a demand for heating or cooling in the zone.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising operating the HVAC system in a heating mode or the cooling mode in response to detecting the demand for heating or cooling claim 5 , respectively.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising terminating operation of the HVAC system in the heating mode or the cooling mode in response to detecting that a temperature ...

Communication Event

In a communication event between a first user and one or more second users via a communication network. A plurality of video streams is received via the network at a computer connected to the network. Each of the streams carries a respective moving image of at least one respective user. The computer causes the respective moving image of a first of the video streams to be displayed at a user device of the first user for a first time interval. The computer detects, in the respective moving image of a second of the video streams that is not displayed at the user device in the first time interval, a change in the visual content thereof. In response to detecting said change in the visual content, the computer causes at least the second video stream to be displayed at the user device for a second time interval. 120.-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving a plurality of data streams comprising data encoding video images;causing a first of the data streams to be rendered at a device for a first time interval;detecting a change in visual content of a second of the data streams that is not being rendered at the device during the first time interval, the change in the visual content comprising an entry or departure of at least one person; andin response to detecting the change in the visual content, causing the second data stream to be rendered at the device for a second time interval.22. The computer-implemented method of claim 21 , further comprising determining a duration of the second time interval based on the change in the visual content detected in the second data stream.23. The computer-implemented method of claim 21 , wherein the change in the visual content is detected by applying a facial detection algorithm to second data stream to detect a change in the visual content of the second data stream during the first time interval.24. The computer-implemented method of claim 21 , wherein the change in the visual content is detected by applying ...

Methods and systems for establishment of security policy between sdn application and sdn controller

The present application is directed a computer-implemented methods and systems implementing control policies created or modified by Software Defined Network applications. The control policies can be provided to SDN controllers for implementation.

FOLDABLE APPARATUS, FOLDABLE SUBSTRATE, AND METHODS OF MAKING

Foldable apparatus comprise a foldable substrate foldable about an axis and a substrate thickness defined between a first major surface and a second major surface. The foldable substrate comprises a central portion positioned between a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprising a substrate thickness. The central portion comprises a central thickness that is less than the substrate thickness. In some embodiments, a width of central portion is about 45 millimeters or less. Methods of making a foldable apparatus comprise forming a recess in a first major surface of the foldable substrate. In some embodiments, methods comprise chemically strengthening the foldable substrate. 1. A foldable apparatus comprising a foldable substrate foldable about an axis extending in a direction of a width of the foldable substrate , the foldable substrate further comprising:a substrate thickness defined between a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface;a first portion comprising the substrate thickness and a first surface area of the first major surface;a second portion comprising the substrate thickness and a third surface area of the first major surface; anda central portion comprising a central thickness defined between a first central surface area and the second major surface opposite the first central surface area, the first central surface area attaching the first surface area to the third surface area, a width of the central portion is about 45 millimeters or less, and the central thickness is less than the substrate thickness,wherein the central portion is positioned between the first portion and the second portion in a direction of a length of the foldable substrate that is perpendicular to the direction of the width of the foldable substrate, and the foldable apparatus comprises a neutral stress configuration when the foldable apparatus is in a bent configuration.2. The foldable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

INHALABLE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS

Inhalable pharmaceutical compositions can include an aqueous dispersion of particles including a hydrophobic bioactive agent (e.g., CoQIO) suitable for continuous aerosolization. Due to their chemical composition and methods of manufacture, the pharmaceutical compositions exhibit distinctive physicochemical properties that provide advantageous aerosol transmission and output. 1. A method for manufacturing and measuring the aerosolization of an inhalable pharmaceutical composition , the method comprising the steps of:hydrating a phospholipid, thereby forming a hydrated phospholipid;mixing the hydrated phospholipid, a hydrophobic bioactive agent, and an aqueous dispersion vehicle, thereby producing a mixture;homogenizing the mixture, thereby producing a dispersion of liposomal particles comprising the phospholipid and hydrophobic bioactive agent dispersed within the aqueous dispersion vehicle and having an average diameter from about 30 to 500 nm, wherein the ratio of hydrophobic bioactive agent:phospholipid is from about 5:1 to about 1:5, the hydrophobic bioactive agent is from about 0.1 to 30% w/w of the composition, and the phospholipid is from about 0.1 to 30% w/w of the composition;aerosolizing the dispersion of liposomal particles, thereby forming a respirable aerosol comprising a plurality of droplets, each droplet comprising a dispersion of liposomal particles and having a mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) from about 1 to 5 μm over at least 15 minutes of continuous aerosolization;providing the respirable aerosol to a laser diffraction particle size system, the system comprising a nebulizer reservoir positioned with a membrane above an upper edge of a laser beam and at a distance between a lens and the center of an aerosol cloud chamber, and an air suction source positioned beneath the laser beam; andcontinuously measuring transmission of aerosol with the laser diffraction particle size system, thereby determining if the composition is characterized by ...

GLASS-BASED ARTICLES HAVING STRESS PROFILES WITH HIGH STORED ENERGY AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Glass-based articles having defined stress profiles and methods for manufacturing such glass-based articles are provided. A non-limiting glass-based article comprises an outer region extending from the surface to a depth of compression, wherein the outer region is under a neutral stress or a first compressive stress, a core region under a second compressive stress, the second compressive stress defining a compression peak having a maximum compression value and a maximum width at zero stress in a range of from about 1 micrometer to about 200 micrometers, and an intermediate region disposed between the surface and the core region, wherein the intermediate region is under a tensile stress. 1. A glass-based article having a surface and a thickness (t) , the glass-based article comprising:an outer region extending from the surface to a depth of compression, wherein the outer region is under a neutral stress or a first compressive stress;a core region under a second compressive stress, the second compressive stress defining a compression peak having a maximum compression value and a maximum width at zero stress in a range of from 1 micrometer to 200 micrometers; andan intermediate region disposed between the surface and the core region, wherein the intermediate region is under a tensile stress.2. The glass-based article of claim 1 , wherein the compression peak has a maximum width at zero stress in a range of from 5 micrometers to 200 micrometers.3. The glass-based article of claim 1 , wherein the compression peak has a maximum width at zero stress in a range of from 10 micrometers to 40 micrometers.4. The glass-based article of claim 1 , wherein the outer region is under the first compressive stress defining a surface compressive stress.5. The glass-based article of claim 4 , wherein the compression peak has a maximum compressive stress that is at least 50% of the surface compressive stress.6. The glass-based article of claim 5 , wherein the compression peak has a ...

EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT ARTICLE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Exhaust gas treatment articles and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. An exhaust gas treatment article includes a porous ceramic honeycomb body with multiple channel walls defining cell channels that extend in an axial direction and an outer peripheral surface that extends in the axial direction. The exhaust gas treatment article further includes a metal layer that surrounds the porous ceramic honeycomb body and that is in direct contact with at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the porous ceramic honeycomb body. The metal layer includes a joint. The exhaust gas treatment article includes a shim that is located under the joint and that is in direct contact with at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the porous ceramic honeycomb body. 1. An exhaust gas treatment article comprising: a plurality of channel walls defining cell channels that extend in an axial direction between a first end face and a second end face of the porous ceramic honeycomb body, and', 'an outer peripheral surface that extends in the axial direction between the first end face and the second end face; and, 'a porous ceramic honeycomb body, comprisinga metal layer that surrounds the porous ceramic honeycomb body and that is in direct contact with at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the porous ceramic honeycomb body, wherein the metal layer includes a joint; anda shim that is located under the joint and that is in direct contact with at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the porous ceramic honeycomb body.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the article does not include a mat between the metal layer and the outer peripheral surface of the porous ceramic honeycomb body.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the joint is a welded joint.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the joint extends in the axial direction.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the shim comprises a metal material.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Intelligent Agents for Managing Data Associated with Three-Dimensional Objects

The techniques disclosed herein improve the efficiency of a system by providing intelligent agents for managing data associated with objects that are displayed within mixed-reality and virtual-reality collaboration environments. Individual agents are configured to collect, analyze, and store data associated with individual objects in a shared view. The agents can identify real-world objects and virtual objects discussed in a meeting, collect information about each object and store the collected information in an associated database for access across multiple collaboration environments or communication sessions. The data can be shared between different communication sessions without requiring users to manually store and present a collection of content for each object. The intelligent agents and their associated databases can also persist through different communication sessions to enhance user engagement and improve productivity. 1. A method for managing data associated with real-world objects and virtual objects displayed in a communication session , comprising:receiving, at a computing device, sensor data generated by a depth map sensor and an image sensor, the sensor data comprising image data of real-world objects and depth map data defining a three-dimensional model of the real-world objects positioned within a real-world environment;receiving model data defining virtual objects for display within a view of the real-world objects and the real-world environment;generating data defining a plurality of agent instances, the individual agent instances having an associated database for individual virtual objects and individual real-world objects of interest that are identified by an analysis of the model data, depth map data, and the image data;monitoring communication data of a plurality of users of the communication session for identifying keywords, descriptions, or parameters to be stored within individual databases of the individual agent instance associated with ...

Time-constrained control of an hvac system

An HVAC system includes an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, a thermostat, and a remote control device. The indoor unit comprises a first variable speed drive (VSD) to control a speed of HVAC rotary components within the indoor unit, and the outdoor unit comprises a second VSD to control a speed of HVAC rotary components within the outdoor unit. The thermostat in communication with the indoor unit and the outdoor unit comprises a communication interface, and a system controller in communication with the communication interface. The remote control device transmits a signal to the system controller to alter the speed of the HVAC rotary components, where the HVAC rotary components operate at a high speed mode which is above the preset speed limit of the respective HVAC rotary component to achieve an enhanced cooling mode.

DYNAMICALLY CONTROLLED ASPECT RATIOS FOR COMMUNICATION SESSION VIDEO STREAMS

The disclosed techniques improve user engagement and promote efficient use of computing resources by providing dynamically controlled aspect ratios for communication session renderings based on a physical orientation of a device. In some configurations, a system can select a first aspect ratio for individual video streams of a communication session when a device is in a first orientation, e.g., a portrait orientation. In addition, the system can select a second aspect ratio for the individual video streams when the device is in a second orientation, e.g., a landscape orientation. In some configurations, the first aspect ratio can be greater than the second aspect ratio, or the aspect ratios can be selected based on a target aspect ratio, which can be adjusted over time. By dynamically selecting an aspect ratio for individual stream renderings, screen space of a device can be optimized while the device is held in various physical orientations. 1. A method performed by a computing system , the method comprising:receiving a plurality of streams, individual streams of the plurality of streams comprising a video component;receiving orientation data from a sensor mounted to the computing system, the orientation data indicating that a display screen of the computing system is in a portrait orientation;in response to determining that the display screen is in the portrait orientation, causing a display of a first user interface arrangement comprising individual renderings of individual streams of the plurality of streams, wherein the individual renderings each have a first aspect ratio that is greater than a target aspect ratio;receiving additional orientation data from the sensor, the additional orientation data indicating that the display screen transitioned from the portrait orientation to a landscape orientation; andin response to determining that the display screen transitioned from the portrait orientation to the landscape orientation, causing a transition from the ...

Coenzyme Q10 Aerosol

The present invention provides a formulation of Coenzyme Q10 that can be re-dispersed from a stable dry powder to formulation to yield a nano dispersion that can be readily aerosolized for inhalation. 1. An aerosol formulation comprising coenzyme Q10 having an effective particle size of 1 micron or less.2. The formulation of claim 1 , wherein the aerosol is in the form of an emulsion claim 1 , including a nanoemulsion.3. The formulation of further comprising one or more carriers claim 2 , one or more oils claim 2 , one or more surfactants or a combination thereof.4. A method of making a coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) composition comprising heating an oil together with CoQ10 so as to form a mixture and then adding one or more surfactants to said mixture.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein water is added to the mixture after the one or more surfactants are added to create an emulsion of containing droplets of CoQ10 and oil.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the emulsion is dried by freeze drying or spray drying.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the dried formulation or composition is and subsequently droplets of CoQ10 and oil into a nebulized formulation.8. The formulation or composition of claim 7 , wherein the nebulized formulation contains droplets of CoQ10 and oil that are smaller in size than the droplets of CoQ10 and oil in the emulsion.9. A method for making an aerosol formulation containing a desired amount of CoQ10 comprising the steps of:dissolving CoQ10 in an oil to create an oil phase;adding at least one surfactant to said oil phase;adding water to create an emulsion;adding at least one tonicity agent to make the emulsion isotonic, said emulsion containing therein droplets of CoQ10 having a first average size;freeze drying said emulsion; anddehydrating said freeze dried emulsion with water to make an isotonic emulsion, upon rehydration said emulsion containing therein droplets of CoQ10 having a second average droplet size that is less than said first average droplet ...

DISPENSER PUMP USING ELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED MATERIAL

A pump for dispensing fluid includes a dome portion for storing the fluid received through a pump inlet. The dome portion is movable between a compressed state and an uncompressed state. The pump includes a flexible membrane having a first pliability when a first voltage is applied and a second pliability when a second voltage is applied. The pump includes a first biasing device that applies a first force in a first direction to the flexible membrane. The flexible membrane moves the dome portion from the uncompressed state to the compressed state. The pump includes a second biasing device that applies a second force in a second direction to the dome portion to move the dome portion from the compressed state to the uncompressed state when the flexible membrane has the second pliability. Alternatively, the dome portion moves in the second direction in response to a gravitational force. 1. A pump for dispensing fluid from a fluid reservoir of a dispenser , the pump comprising:a pump inlet through which the fluid is received from the fluid reservoir;a dome portion for storing the fluid received through the pump inlet, the dome portion movable between a compressed state and an uncompressed state;a flexible membrane operatively associated with the dome portion, the flexible membrane having a first pliability when a first voltage is applied to the flexible membrane and having a second pliability when a second voltage is applied to the flexible membrane;a first biasing device configured to apply a first force in a first direction to the flexible membrane, the flexible membrane configured to flex in the first direction in response to the first force when the flexible membrane has the first pliability, the flexible membrane configured to move the dome portion from the uncompressed state to the compressed state when the flexible membrane flexes in the first direction;a second biasing device configured to apply a second force in a second direction to the dome portion to move ...

DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION OF COMMUNICATION VIDEO STREAM ARRANGEMENTS BASED ON AN ASPECT RATIO OF AN AVAILABLE DISPLAY AREA

The provided techniques improve user engagement and more efficient use of computing resources by dynamically configuring video stream arrangements based on an aspect ratio of an available display area and a target aspect ratio. Such techniques provide dynamically optimized user interface arrangements that accommodate any given shape of an available display area. The techniques can also help viewers maintain focus on the salient content of a multi-stream display when users resize a display window, move a window to a random shape, rotate a device, join a communication session, leave a communication session, present content streams, remove content streams, etc. A target aspect ratio can be utilized in a process to recursively divide a display area horizontally or vertically to accommodate any number of stream renderings. An adjustment of the target aspect can allow for an optimal display any number of video stream renderings for any shape of a display screen. 1. A method performed by a computing system , the method comprising:receiving a number of streams, individual streams of the number of streams comprising a video component;receiving configuration data defining a target aspect ratio condition based on a target aspect ratio; vertically dividing an available display area creating a first vertical bin and a second vertical bin, if an aspect ratio of an available display area does not meet the target aspect ratio condition, or', 'horizontally dividing the available display area creating a first horizontal bin and a second horizontal bin, if the aspect ratio of the available display area meets the target aspect ratio condition;, 'configuring user interface data defining a user interface by'}recursively dividing the vertical bins or the horizontal bins to insert a number of cells equal to the number of streams, wherein individual cells are arranged within the vertical bins or the horizontal bins based on the target aspect ratio condition and at least one of an aspect ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING RELIABILITY OF COVER SUBSTRATE AGAINST IMPACT FRACTURES

A substrate having inner and outer major surfaces, a plurality of edge surfaces, and a plurality of corner surfaces; and at least one of: (i) a coating applied over a limited area of the outer major surface of the substrate to produce a composite structure, (ii) an intermediate layer applied to the inner major surface of the substrate, and (iii) an elongate discontinuity disposed at one or more corners of the substrate, each of which operates to reduce catastrophic failures in the substrate resulting from a dynamic sharp impact to the outer major surface of the substrate. 1. An article , comprising:a device body having an outer surface;a cover substrate having inner and outer major surfaces spaced apart from one another, the inner major surface being disposed toward and covering at least a portion of the outer surface of the device body; andan intermediate layer disposed between the outer surface of the device body and the cover substrate, where the intermediate layer operates to absorb a majority of kinetic energy produced from a dynamic sharp impact to the outer major surface of the cover substrate and to thereby mitigate damage to the cover substrate and the device body.25-. (canceled)6. An article , comprising:a substrate having inner and outer major surfaces spaced apart from one another, a plurality of edge surfaces spanning between respective peripheral edges of the inner and outer major surfaces, and a plurality of corner surfaces spanning between the respective peripheral edges of the inner and outer major surfaces and between adjacent ones of the edge surfaces; anda coating applied over a limited area of the outer major surface of the substrate to produce a composite structure, the limited area being less than a total area of the outer major surface, where the coating operates to mitigate damage to the substrate from dynamic sharp impact to the outer major surface, wherein the limited area includes at least one of: at least one edge area spanning between ...

GRAPHICAL TRANSITIONS OF DISPLAYED CONTENT BASED ON A CHANGE OF STATE IN A TELECONFERENCE SESSION

A system configured to host a teleconference session is disclosed. The system hosts a teleconference session between a plurality of client computing devices. The system provides transitions of displayed content between various positions of a user interface that displays a teleconference stream. The transitions can occur in response to an event that changes a state of the teleconference session, where the state of the teleconference session can be associated with a total number of users participating in the teleconference session. Accordingly, in various examples described herein, a change in state of the teleconference session can be attributed to an event in which a user joins the teleconference session or an event in which a user leaves the teleconference session. 1. A system comprising:one or more processing units; and display a communication stream in a user interface of a display screen associated with a client computing device; and', a number of the cells populated at a given time corresponds to a number of other participants that have joined the communication session up to a maximum threshold number of other participants that the user interface is configured to accommodate, the maximum threshold number comprising at least three; and', 'the populating of each of the cells comprises reducing a size of only one cell currently displayed to make room for an incoming cell associated with a participant that joins the communication session., 'populate cells of the user interface with instances of content of the communication stream as participants join a communication session, wherein], 'a computer-readable medium having encoded thereon computer-executable instructions to cause the one or more processing units to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is configured to present a primary section that includes the number of the cells and a secondary section claim 1 , the computer-executable instructions further causing the one or more processing units to: ...

INTELLIGENT AGENTS FOR MANAGING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

The techniques disclosed herein improve the efficiency of a system by providing intelligent agents for managing data associated with objects that are displayed within mixed-reality and virtual-reality collaboration environments. Individual agents are configured to collect, analyze, and store data associated with individual objects in a shared view. The agents can identify real-world objects and virtual objects discussed in a meeting, collect information about each object and generate recommendations for each object based on the collected information. The recommendations can suggest modifications to the objects, provide resources for obtaining or modifying the objects, and provide actionable information allowing users to reach a consensus regarding an object. The data can be shared between different communication sessions without requiring users to manually store and present a collection of content for each object. The intelligent agents can also persist through different communication sessions to enhance user engagement and improve productivity. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at a computing device, sensor data generated by a depth map sensor and an image sensor, the sensor data comprising image data of real-world objects and depth map data defining a three-dimensional model of the real-world objects positioned within a real-world environment;receiving model data defining virtual objects for display within a view of the real-world objects and the real-world environment;generating data defining an agent instance and an associated database for individual virtual objects and individual real-world objects of interest that are identified by an analysis of the model data, depth map data, and the image data;monitoring communication data of a plurality of users for identifying keywords, descriptions, or parameters to be stored within individual databases associated with the individual virtual objects or the individual real-world objects;generating a display of one or ...

ENHANCED TECHNIQUES FOR TRACKING THE MOVEMENT OF REAL-WORLD OBJECTS FOR IMPROVED POSITIONING OF VIRTUAL OBJECTS

This disclosure provides enhanced techniques for tracking the movement of real-world objects for improved display of virtual objects that are associated with the real-world objects. A first device can track the position of a real-world object. When the real-world object moves out of a viewing area of the first device, a second device can use metadata defining physical characteristics of the real-world object shared by the first device to identify the real-world object as the real-world object comes into a viewing area of the second device. The second device can then maintain an association between the real-world object and the virtual objects as the real-world object moves, and share such information with other computers to enable the other computers to display the virtual objects in association with the real-world object even though they are not in direct view of an associated real-world object. 1. A system comprising:one or more data processing units; anda computer-readable medium having encoded thereon computer-executable instructions to cause the one or more data processing units toreceive sensor data generated by a depth map sensor, the sensor data comprising depth map data defining a three-dimensional model of a real-world object within a viewing area of the system;receive model data defining a virtual object, the model data causing the system to display a rendering of the virtual object concurrently with a display of the real-world object;identify at least one characteristic of the real-world object based on an analysis of the sensor data;communicate metadata defining the at least one characteristic of the real-world object to a remote computing device, the metadata causing the remote computing device to track a movement of the real-world object within a viewing area of the remote computing device using the at least one characteristic to identify the real-world object, wherein the remote computing device generates updated metadata indicating the movement of ...

Defect tolerant honeycomb structures

In one embodiment, a honeycomb structure formed from ceramic material, or ceramic honeycomb structure, includes at least one outer wall defining a perimeter of the honeycomb structure. A plurality of primary zone partitions and secondary zone partitions may extend in an axial direction of the honeycomb structure and across a width of the honeycomb structure. The primary zone partitions and the secondary zone partitions intersect with one another to divide a radial cross section of the honeycomb structure into a plurality of zones. The primary zone partitions and the secondary zone partitions may have a single-wall thickness with a maximum thickness T zmax . Each zone may comprise a plurality of channel walls intersecting to subdivide the zone into a plurality of through channels extending in the axial direction of the honeycomb structure, the plurality of channel walls within each zone having a thickness of at least tc and T Zmax >2t C .

DYNAMIC CURATION OF SEQUENCE EVENTS FOR COMMUNICATION SESSIONS

The techniques disclosed herein provide dynamic curation of sequence events for communication sessions. A system can utilize smart filtering techniques to generate and select sequence events that are designed to optimize user engagement. The system can collect contextual data associated with a communication session, which can be in the form of a private chat session, a multi-user editing session, a group meeting, a live broadcast, etc. The system can utilize the contextual data, and other input data defining user activity, to customize sequence events defining contextually-relevant user interface (UI) layouts, volume levels, camera angles, special effects, and other parameters controlling aspects of the communication session. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at a computing device, hardware data identifying a plurality of devices available for facilitating a communication session;receiving, at the computing device, content data comprising a plurality of content sections;analyzing the content data to determine priority levels for individual sections of the plurality of content sections;generating a timeline defining a plurality of sequence events for the communication session, wherein individual sequence events of the plurality of sequence events define at least one parameter for controlling at least one device of the plurality of devices, wherein the at least one parameter is adjusted to create an adjusted parameter for bringing focus to at least one content section having a threshold priority level; anddisplaying a graphical representation of the timeline concurrently with a graphical representation of the adjusted parameter.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:automatically applying the adjusted parameter to the timeline, in response to determining that participants of the communication session meet one or more criteria; anddisplaying the graphical representation of the adjusted parameter as a suggestion to modify the timeline, in response to ...

TOGGLE VIEW FUNCTIONS FOR TELECONFERENCING SESSIONS

Systems and methods for hosting a teleconference session. Media data is received from a plurality of client computing devices at a server. The media data is combined into a teleconference stream configured to display a selected teleconference session view. The teleconference stream is transmitted to a client computing device having a display. The teleconference stream is displayed according to the teleconference session view, which includes a primary section displaying a first graphic element and at least one secondary section each including a user interface element having a toggle view function. The teleconference session view changes the display in the primary section to a second graphic element when a toggle actuation is detected at the user interface element of one of the secondary sections. 1. A method for hosting a teleconference session comprising:receiving media data from a plurality of client computing devices;generating a teleconference stream from portions of the media data;generating data indicating an activity level priority associated with individual portions of the teleconference stream;selecting at least one portion of the teleconference stream from a plurality of portions of the teleconference stream, wherein the selection is based on an activity level priority associated with the at least one portion;combining portions of the media data into the teleconference stream according to a selected teleconference session view corresponding to a selected client computing device having a display device, where the selected teleconference session view includes a primary section to display a first portion of the teleconference stream and a secondary section configured to display the selected at least one portion of the teleconference stream;transmitting the teleconference stream to the selected client computing device to display the teleconference stream according to the selected teleconference session view;receiving the toggle control signal from the selected ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TENSIONING AND THREADING OPTICAL FIBER

An apparatus for tensioning and threading an optical fiber includes a first roller, a second roller, a belt that wraps around the first and second rollers, and a third roller. The belt may be in direct physical contact with the first and second rollers. The third roller may be movable between an engaged and a disengaged configuration relative to the belt. Alternatively, the first roller, second roller, and belt may be movable between the engaged and the disengaged configuration relative to the third roller. Actuation from the disengaged to the engaged configuration captures an optical fiber between the third roller and the belt. 1. An apparatus for tensioning and threading an optical fiber , comprising:a plurality of rollers structured to maintain an optical fiber under tension; anda compartment that houses the plurality of rollers, the compartment being held under a negative pressure.2. The apparatus for tensioning and threading an optical fiber of claim 1 , further comprising:a belt situated adjacent to, and in contact with, at least one of the plurality of rollers.3. The apparatus for tensioning and threading an optical fiber of claim 1 , further comprising:a belt situated adjacent to, and in contact with, the plurality of rollers.4. The apparatus for tensioning and threading an optical fiber of claim 1 , further comprising:a belt situated adjacent to the plurality of rollers, wherein the belt and the plurality of rollers are positioned such that at least one of the rollers is free of engagement with the optical fiber.5. The apparatus for tensioning and threading an optical fiber of claim 1 , further comprising:a belt situated adjacent to the plurality of rollers, wherein, the belt and the plurality of rollers are positioned such that at least one of the rollers contacts the optical fiber.6. The apparatus for tensioning and threading an optical fiber of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rollers claim 1 , the belt claim 1 , and the negative pressure within the ...

SWITCH VIEW FUNCTIONS FOR TELECONFERENCE SESSIONS

Systems and methods for hosting a teleconference session are presented. One or more streams are received from a plurality of client computing devices at a server. The streams are combined to generate teleconference data. The teleconference data may be configured to display a first user interface arrangement in which a primary stream display area dominates a display with a secondary stream display area overlaid on the primary stream display area. The secondary stream display area may disappear after a period of time. The teleconference data may also be configured to display a second user interface arrangement in which the primary stream display area and secondary stream display area are displayed concurrently. A view control switch may be triggered to switch between the first and second user interface arrangement views. 1. A method comprising:receiving one or more streams of teleconference data associated with a teleconference session;analyzing the one or more streams to determine the presence of a content stream; a first user interface arrangement as a default when the teleconference data does not contain the content stream, wherein the first user interface arrangement comprises a primary stream display area and a secondary stream display area, wherein the secondary stream display area is overlaid on the primary stream display area, wherein the primary stream display area comprises a rendering of a first stream of said one or more streams and the secondary stream display area comprises a rendering of a second stream of said one or more streams, or', 'a second user interface arrangement as the default when the teleconference data contains the content stream, wherein the second user interface arrangement comprises the primary stream display area and the secondary stream display area in a nonoverlapping format, wherein the primary stream display area comprises a rendering of the content stream;, 'configuring said one or more streams to cause at least one client ...

Communication System

A user device has a display, a user interface and a network interface. The network interface receive a video data stream from another user interface. A user of the user device is able to pause the video stream. The paused image of the video stream and the video stream are both displayed on the display. The user is able to annotate the paused image. 1. A user device comprising:a display;a user interface;a network interface configured to receive a video data stream at the user device from another user device via a communication network, said display configured to display said video data stream; and detect an interaction via said user interface to pause said video stream and to display a paused video frame of said video stream and to also display said video data stream;', 'detect application of at least one annotation via the user interface to said paused video frame;', 'cause said paused video frame and said at least one annotation to be displayed by said display along with said video data stream;', 'cause information about said at least one annotation to be sent via said network interface to said another user device; and', 'control display of an unpausing icon based on a time since the at least one annotation has last been applied, a selection of the unpausing icon configured to unpause the paused video frame., 'at least one processor configured to2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said network interface is configured to receive video frames of said stream of video data comprising an object and said at least one annotation and said display is configured to display said received video frames of said stream of video data comprising said object and said at least one annotation along with said paused video frame3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said display is a touch screen display and is configured to provide said user interface claim 1 , and said detected interaction via said user interface to pause said video stream comprises an interaction with said touch screen ...