As used herein, a "balance status" refers to a condition, state, attribute, value, and/or characteristic, of one or more members, components, structures, and/or openings relative to a state of desired, correct, and/or equal proportions, configuration, alignment, and/or orientation between a reference set of one or more members, components, structures, and/or openings and the one or more members, components, structures, and/or openings being evaluated, measured, or examined. In certain embodiments, the balance status can be a binary condition, state, attribute, value, and/or characteristic. For example, a relationship between the one or more structures or openings and a reference set of one or more structures or openings may be either balanced or unbalanced (also referred to as imbalanced). Alternatively, or in addition, a balance status can be a condition, state, attribute, value, and/or characteristic within a range of possible conditions, states, attributes, values, and/or characteristics. For example, in one embodiment, a balance status may be measured with respect to a scale or range of degrees between a positive maximum value and a negative minimum value where a balance status of zero on the range represents a balanced state and a non-zero value along the range represents an unbalanced state. In one embodiment, a range used to measure the balance status may extend from -5 degrees to +5 degrees. In certain embodiments, a balance status can represent whether or not a superior resection of one bone of a joint is parallel to an inferior resection of another bone of the joint. In another embodiment, a balance status can represent a degree to which a superior resection of one bone of a joint is, or is not, parallel to an inferior resection of another bone of the joint. In another embodiment, a balance status can represent how two bones of a joint and space / opening between them relate to a medial collateral ligament and a lateral collateral ligament interact to each other to achieve a desired relationship with the joint. … more As used herein, a "balance status" refers to a condition, state, attribute, value, and/or characteristic, of one or more members, components, structures, and/or openings relative to a state of desired, correct, and/or equal proportions, configuration, alignment, and/or orientation between a reference set of one or more members, components, structures, and/or openings and the one or more members, components, structures, and/or openings being evaluated, measured, or examined. In certain embodiments, the balance status can be a binary condition, state, attribute, value, and/or characteristic. For example, a relationship between the one or more structures or openings and a reference set of one or more structures or openings may be either balanced or unbalanced (also referred to as imbalanced). Alternatively, or in addition, a balance status can be a condition, state, attribute, value, and/or characteristic within a range of possible conditions, states, attributes, values, and/or characteristics. For example, in one embodiment, a balance status may be measured with respect to a scale or range of degrees between a positive maximum value and a negative minimum value where a balance status of zero on the range represents a balanced state and a non-zero value along the range represents an unbalanced state. In one embodiment, a range used to measure the balance status may extend from -5 degrees to +5 degrees. In certain embodiments, a balance status can represent whether or not a superior resection of one bone of a joint is parallel to an inferior resection of another bone of the joint. In another embodiment, a balance status can represent a degree to which a superior resection of one bone of a joint is, or is not, parallel to an inferior resection of another bone of the joint. In another embodiment, a balance status can represent how two bones of a joint and space / opening between them relate to a medial collateral ligament and a lateral collateral ligament interact to each other to achieve a desired relationship with the joint.

As used herein, an “arm” refers to an elongated structure that extends from another structure such as a base or a body. In certain embodiments, an arm can be configured to support a load (including a tension, compression, shear, torsion, and/or bending load). In certain embodiments, an arm may comprise a generally planar structure. An arm can be a separate structure connected to, or integrated with, another structure. Based on how the arm connects to or extends from another structure, such as a base or body, the arm can resemble an arm of a human or animal in that the arm can be an appendage to another structure. An arm can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. An arm can be made from a variety of materials including, metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, fiberglass, or the like. One arm may be distinguished from another based on where the arm is positioned within a structure, component, or apparatus. … more As used herein, an “arm” refers to an elongated structure that extends from another structure such as a base or a body. In certain embodiments, an arm can be configured to support a load (including a tension, compression, shear, torsion, and/or bending load). In certain embodiments, an arm may comprise a generally planar structure. An arm can be a separate structure connected to, or integrated with, another structure. Based on how the arm connects to or extends from another structure, such as a base or body, the arm can resemble an arm of a human or animal in that the arm can be an appendage to another structure. An arm can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. An arm can be made from a variety of materials including, metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, fiberglass, or the like. One arm may be distinguished from another based on where the arm is positioned within a structure, component, or apparatus.

As used herein, an "assembly" refers to a collection, set, or kit of two or more structures, components, parts, systems, and/or sub-systems that together may be used, connected, coupled, applied, integrated, or adapted to be used to perform one or more functions and/or features. An assembly may include a modifier that identifies one or more particular functions or operations that can be accomplished using the assembly. Examples of such modifiers applied to an assembly, include, but are not limited to, "measurement assembly," "correction assembly," "fixation assembly," "separation assembly," "cutting assembly," and the like. … more As used herein, an "assembly" refers to a collection, set, or kit of two or more structures, components, parts, systems, and/or sub-systems that together may be used, connected, coupled, applied, integrated, or adapted to be used to perform one or more functions and/or features. An assembly may include a modifier that identifies one or more particular functions or operations that can be accomplished using the assembly. Examples of such modifiers applied to an assembly, include, but are not limited to, "measurement assembly," "correction assembly," "fixation assembly," "separation assembly," "cutting assembly," and the like.

As used herein, "locked orientation" refers to a position, condition, state, or configuration of a first object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly relative to another object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly in which the first object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly either alone or in combination with others parts or components prevents, limits, impedes, is in a fixed relationship to, or restricts motion and/or operation of the another object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly. … more As used herein, "locked orientation" refers to a position, condition, state, or configuration of a first object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly relative to another object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly in which the first object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly either alone or in combination with others parts or components prevents, limits, impedes, is in a fixed relationship to, or restricts motion and/or operation of the another object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly.

As used herein, "back-out" refers to a condition, state, position, and/or movement of a fastener from an initial position to a second postion in which the fastener is less engaged and/or less connected to a corresponding part. The corresponding part can be a complementary part associated with the fastener or a part of a material that configured to receive the fastener. For example, where the fastener is a screw with external threads. Back-out can refer to the screw rotating in a reverse direction of the direction that tightens the screw with respect to internal threads or a material that receives the screw. In addition, back-out can include lateral or linear movement of a fastener out of a receiver, such as a hole, a nut, or the like. Back-out can be caused by a variety of forces, including but not limited to failure of threads of either the fastener or a hole having internal threads, a break in a shank of a fastener, a torque applied to the fastener in a direction opposite of the torque required to fasten the fastener to another part, or the like. … more As used herein, "back-out" refers to a condition, state, position, and/or movement of a fastener from an initial position to a second postion in which the fastener is less engaged and/or less connected to a corresponding part. The corresponding part can be a complementary part associated with the fastener or a part of a material that configured to receive the fastener. For example, where the fastener is a screw with external threads. Back-out can refer to the screw rotating in a reverse direction of the direction that tightens the screw with respect to internal threads or a material that receives the screw. In addition, back-out can include lateral or linear movement of a fastener out of a receiver, such as a hole, a nut, or the like. Back-out can be caused by a variety of forces, including but not limited to failure of threads of either the fastener or a hole having internal threads, a break in a shank of a fastener, a torque applied to the fastener in a direction opposite of the torque required to fasten the fastener to another part, or the like.

As used herein, a "screw" refers to a type of fastener characterized by a helical ridge, known as a male thread (external thread). Screws may be made from a variety of materials including metal, plastic, composite materials, natural materials, or the like. Screws can be used to fasten materials by the engagement of the screw thread with a similar female thread (internal thread) in the matching part. Screws can also be self-threading (also known as self-tapping) where the thread cuts into the material when the screw is turned, creating an internal thread that helps pull fastened materials together and prevent pull-out. There are many screws for a variety of materials; those materials commonly fastened by screws include wood, sheet metal, and plastic. (Search "screw" on Wikipedia.com Apr. 6, 2021. Modified. Accessed Apr. 20, 2021.) A screw generally includes a head connected to a shank. The helical ridge extends from the shank. … more As used herein, a "screw" refers to a type of fastener characterized by a helical ridge, known as a male thread (external thread). Screws may be made from a variety of materials including metal, plastic, composite materials, natural materials, or the like. Screws can be used to fasten materials by the engagement of the screw thread with a similar female thread (internal thread) in the matching part. Screws can also be self-threading (also known as self-tapping) where the thread cuts into the material when the screw is turned, creating an internal thread that helps pull fastened materials together and prevent pull-out. There are many screws for a variety of materials; those materials commonly fastened by screws include wood, sheet metal, and plastic. (Search "screw" on Wikipedia.com Apr. 6, 2021. Modified. Accessed Apr. 20, 2021.) A screw generally includes a head connected to a shank. The helical ridge extends from the shank.

As used herein, "unlocked orientation" refers to a position, condition, state, or configuration of a first object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly relative to another object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly in which the first object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly either alone or in combination with others parts or components enables, facilitates, opens, and/or permits motion and/or operation of the another object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly. … more As used herein, "unlocked orientation" refers to a position, condition, state, or configuration of a first object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly relative to another object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly in which the first object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly either alone or in combination with others parts or components enables, facilitates, opens, and/or permits motion and/or operation of the another object, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly.

As used herein, "mixture" refers to a combination of two or more substances, compounds, or materials such that the two or more substances, compounds, or materials do not chemically combine. The two or more substances, compounds, or materials retain their identities. (Search 'mixture' on Wikipedia.com Apr. 5, 2021. Modified. Accessed Apr. 13, 2021.) … more As used herein, "mixture" refers to a combination of two or more substances, compounds, or materials such that the two or more substances, compounds, or materials do not chemically combine. The two or more substances, compounds, or materials retain their identities. (Search 'mixture' on Wikipedia.com Apr. 5, 2021. Modified. Accessed Apr. 13, 2021.)

As used herein, "texture material" refers to a substance, compound, material, mixture, or chemical configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to be used for a texture. Examples and/or names for texture material may vary depending on different industry names, building codes, building practices, and local building techniques. Examples of texture material may include, but are not limited to, "mud", "drywall mud", "sheetrock mud", "plaster", "compound", "drywall compound", "joint compound", "gypsum", "topping", "patching compound", "wallboard compound", "wallboard joint compound" or the like. … more As used herein, "texture material" refers to a substance, compound, material, mixture, or chemical configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to be used for a texture. Examples and/or names for texture material may vary depending on different industry names, building codes, building practices, and local building techniques. Examples of texture material may include, but are not limited to, "mud", "drywall mud", "sheetrock mud", "plaster", "compound", "drywall compound", "joint compound", "gypsum", "topping", "patching compound", "wallboard compound", "wallboard joint compound" or the like.

As used herein, "texture," "textures," or "textured surface" refers to a technique or a material, compound, mixture, chemical, or fluid applied to a surface for the purpose of creating a desired look, pattern, design, arrangement, or configuration on top of the surface. Often, the surface is a flat or planar surface, but the surface can also be non-planar. The pattern, look, design, arrangement, or configuration created by the texture can vary based on a desired finish for the surface. "Texture" refers to both manually applied textures such as hand textures as well as machine, or mechanically, applied textures such as spray textures. "Texture" may include a variety of types including smooth uniform types or patterns as well as non-uniform, erratic, unpredictable, and/or random patterns or shapes or designs formed by the material applied to the surface to create a desired texture. Examples of textures include, but are not limited to, "hand trowel finish", "old world trowel finish", "holy smooth", "level 5 smooth", "santa fe", "skip-trowel", "stomp brush", "slap brush", "rose bud", "crow’s feet", "stipple", "knockdown", or the like. … more As used herein, "texture," "textures," or "textured surface" refers to a technique or a material, compound, mixture, chemical, or fluid applied to a surface for the purpose of creating a desired look, pattern, design, arrangement, or configuration on top of the surface. Often, the surface is a flat or planar surface, but the surface can also be non-planar. The pattern, look, design, arrangement, or configuration created by the texture can vary based on a desired finish for the surface. "Texture" refers to both manually applied textures such as hand textures as well as machine, or mechanically, applied textures such as spray textures. "Texture" may include a variety of types including smooth uniform types or patterns as well as non-uniform, erratic, unpredictable, and/or random patterns or shapes or designs formed by the material applied to the surface to create a desired texture. Examples of textures include, but are not limited to, "hand trowel finish", "old world trowel finish", "holy smooth", "level 5 smooth", "santa fe", "skip-trowel", "stomp brush", "slap brush", "rose bud", "crow’s feet", "stipple", "knockdown", or the like.

As used herein, a "detent" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, feature, system, mechanism, assembly, or module structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to resist or arrest the motion or rotation of a wheel, axle, spindle, or other structure. (Search 'detent' on Wikipedia.com June 22, 2020. Modified. Accessed March 19, 2021.) In certain embodiments, the detent continues to resist or arrest the motion or rotation while in an engaged configuration and permits the motion or rotation when in a disengaged configuration. Examples of a detent may include a single structure or a combination of structures cooperating together to serve as a detent. Examples of a detent and/or detent assembly include but are not limited to a ratchet and pawl, a nub or bump and a recess, a recess and a raised or extending structure, a notch and a pin, a set of notches or recesses in a smooth structure and a set of corresponding nubs, latches, pins, spring loaded ball bearings, or the like. In one embodiment, a detent may comprise an ear of a rotatable structure and a groove, niche, notch, or carve-out of another structure. … more As used herein, a "detent" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, feature, system, mechanism, assembly, or module structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to resist or arrest the motion or rotation of a wheel, axle, spindle, or other structure. (Search 'detent' on Wikipedia.com June 22, 2020. Modified. Accessed March 19, 2021.) In certain embodiments, the detent continues to resist or arrest the motion or rotation while in an engaged configuration and permits the motion or rotation when in a disengaged configuration. Examples of a detent may include a single structure or a combination of structures cooperating together to serve as a detent. Examples of a detent and/or detent assembly include but are not limited to a ratchet and pawl, a nub or bump and a recess, a recess and a raised or extending structure, a notch and a pin, a set of notches or recesses in a smooth structure and a set of corresponding nubs, latches, pins, spring loaded ball bearings, or the like. In one embodiment, a detent may comprise an ear of a rotatable structure and a groove, niche, notch, or carve-out of another structure.

As used herein, "definition" refers to a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol, such as a keyword.  ("definition." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2019. Web. 23 Aug. 2019.) In certain embodiments, a definition comprises a term, one or more words, phrases, or symbols, and punctuation organized into a sentence.  In one embodiment, a definition comprises one or more sentences organized into one or more paragraphs.  In certain embodiments, a definition may replace a keyword.  In one embodiment, a definition may include the keyword associated with the definition. In one embodiment, a definition comprises an expanded form of an abbreviation, an acronym, or the like. … more As used herein, "definition" refers to a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol, such as a keyword.  ("definition." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2019. Web. 23 Aug. 2019.) In certain embodiments, a definition comprises a term, one or more words, phrases, or symbols, and punctuation organized into a sentence.  In one embodiment, a definition comprises one or more sentences organized into one or more paragraphs.  In certain embodiments, a definition may replace a keyword.  In one embodiment, a definition may include the keyword associated with the definition. In one embodiment, a definition comprises an expanded form of an abbreviation, an acronym, or the like.

object detection result produced by a baseline object detector that serves as a standard, a measure, a threshold, or a baseline against which object detection results from other object detectors may be compared. … more object detection result produced by a baseline object detector that serves as a standard, a measure, a threshold, or a baseline against which object detection results from other object detectors may be compared.

As used herein, an “expanded configuration” refers to an arrangement of an upper plate 110, a lower plate 120, a first lattice 130, a second lattice 140, an opening 150, and an expansion mechanism 160 such that the apparatus or assembly has its greatest height and/or width. In certain embodiments, the expandable intervertebral implant 300 is configured such that the upper plate 110 moves as far away from the lower plate 120 as possible in the expanded configuration. … more As used herein, an “expanded configuration” refers to an arrangement of an upper plate 110, a lower plate 120, a first lattice 130, a second lattice 140, an opening 150, and an expansion mechanism 160 such that the apparatus or assembly has its greatest height and/or width. In certain embodiments, the expandable intervertebral implant 300 is configured such that the upper plate 110 moves as far away from the lower plate 120 as possible in the expanded configuration.

As used herein, a “collapsed configuration” refers to an arrangement of an upper plate 110, a lower plate 120, a first lattice 130, a second lattice 140, an opening 150, and an expansion mechanism 160 such that the apparatus or assembly has its smallest height. In certain embodiments, the expandable intervertebral implant 300 is configured such that the upper plate 110 engages the lower plate 112 such that the upper plate 110 is as close as possible to the lower plate 112 in the collapsed configuration. … more As used herein, a “collapsed configuration” refers to an arrangement of an upper plate 110, a lower plate 120, a first lattice 130, a second lattice 140, an opening 150, and an expansion mechanism 160 such that the apparatus or assembly has its smallest height. In certain embodiments, the expandable intervertebral implant 300 is configured such that the upper plate 110 engages the lower plate 112 such that the upper plate 110 is as close as possible to the lower plate 112 in the collapsed configuration.

As used herein, a “side” refers to a location on a structure. In general, a side is a location on a structure at, or near, a furthest position away from a central axis of the structure. … more As used herein, a “side” refers to a location on a structure. In general, a side is a location on a structure at, or near, a furthest position away from a central axis of the structure.

As used herein, a “plate” refers to a flat structure. In certain embodiments, a plate can be configured to support a load. In certain embodiments, a plate may comprise a generally planar structure. A plate can be a separate structure connected to, or integrated with, another structure. Alternatively, a plate can be connected to part of another structure. A plate can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. A plate can be made from a variety of materials including, metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, fiberglass, or the like. One plate may be distinguished from another based on where the plate is positioned within a structure, component, or apparatus. For example, an “upper plate” can include a plate positioned on, near, or integrated with, a structure such that the plate is at, or near, a top of the structure. Similarly, a “lower plate” can include a plate positioned on, near, or integrated with, a structure such that the plate is at, or near, a bottom of the structure. … more As used herein, a “plate” refers to a flat structure. In certain embodiments, a plate can be configured to support a load. In certain embodiments, a plate may comprise a generally planar structure. A plate can be a separate structure connected to, or integrated with, another structure. Alternatively, a plate can be connected to part of another structure. A plate can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. A plate can be made from a variety of materials including, metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, fiberglass, or the like. One plate may be distinguished from another based on where the plate is positioned within a structure, component, or apparatus. For example, an “upper plate” can include a plate positioned on, near, or integrated with, a structure such that the plate is at, or near, a top of the structure. Similarly, a “lower plate” can include a plate positioned on, near, or integrated with, a structure such that the plate is at, or near, a bottom of the structure.

As used herein, "adjacent word line" refers to a word line physically positioned within a memory array structure such that the word line is adjacent to a selected word line. … more As used herein, "adjacent word line" refers to a word line physically positioned within a memory array structure such that the word line is adjacent to a selected word line.

As used herein, "adjacent word line" refers to a word line physically positioned within a memory array structure such that the word line is adjacent to a selected word line. In certain embodiments, word lines of a memory array are programmed in sequential order from a first word line, e.g., WL 0 up to a last word line, e.g., WL X. In such an embodiment, any word line of the memory array may be the selected word line, referred to herein as WLn, and the next, or subsequent, word line to be programmed in the memory array is the adjacent word line, referred to herein as WLn+1, because it is the next word line programmed in the memory array. … more As used herein, "adjacent word line" refers to a word line physically positioned within a memory array structure such that the word line is adjacent to a selected word line. In certain embodiments, word lines of a memory array are programmed in sequential order from a first word line, e.g., WL 0 up to a last word line, e.g., WL X. In such an embodiment, any word line of the memory array may be the selected word line, referred to herein as WLn, and the next, or subsequent, word line to be programmed in the memory array is the adjacent word line, referred to herein as WLn+1, because it is the next word line programmed in the memory array.

As used herein, "address mapping table" refers to a data structure that associates logical block addresses with physical addresses of data stored on a non-volatile memory array. The table may be implemented as an index, a map, a b-tree, a content addressable memory (CAM), a binary tree, and/or a hash table, and the like. The address mapping table may be referred to interchangeably as a Group Allocation Table (GAT). … more As used herein, "address mapping table" refers to a data structure that associates logical block addresses with physical addresses of data stored on a non-volatile memory array. The table may be implemented as an index, a map, a b-tree, a content addressable memory (CAM), a binary tree, and/or a hash table, and the like. The address mapping table may be referred to interchangeably as a Group Allocation Table (GAT).