Abstract: A memory system in which a timing drift that would occur in distribution of a first timing signal for data transport in a memory device is determined by measuring the actual phase delays occurring in a second timing signal that has a frequency lower than that of the first timing signal and is distributed in one or more circuits mimicking the drift characteristics of at least a portion of distribution of the first timing signal. The actual phase delays are determined in the memory device and provided to a memory controller so that the phases of the timing signals used for data transport may be adjusted based on the determined timing drift.

Abstract: The disclosure is to constitute, while reducing a cost for collecting training data used in machine learning that makes a control module acquire an ability to control a robot device, the control module operatable in an actual environment by the machine learning. A learning device according to one aspect of the present invention executes machine learning of an extractor by using a first learning data set constituted by a combination of simulation data and first environmental information and a second learning data set constituted by a combination of actual data and second environmental information. Further, a learning device according to one aspect of the present invention executes machine learning of a controller by using a third learning data set constituted by a combination of third environmental information, state information, and a control command.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a headset is described. The headset includes a sensory input device and a pad surrounding the sensory input device. The pad includes a thermo-electric cooling (TEC) device having a first side and a second side. The first side is to cool and the second side is to heat when a voltage is applied to the TEC device. The pad also includes a cooling layer in contact with the first side of the TEC device and a heat spreading layer in contact with the second side of the TEC device. The pad also includes an enclosing material enveloping the pad.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a method to minimize disruption for throughput oriented jobs in power oversubscription services with a dynamic control. The mechanism controls power in a hardware-agnostic way, and the policy employs a multi-threshold approach that balances power safety with workload impact. Moreover, an alternative control mechanism ensures proper system operation while power measurements are unavailable.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining tint of at least one tintable window when the outside temperature is greater than a first threshold and/or less than a second threshold value.

Abstract: A controller for heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment that is operable to affect an environmental condition of a building is configured to obtain predictive models that predict values of a carbon emissions control objective and another control objective as a function of control decision variables for the HVAC equipment. The controller executes an optimization process using the predictive models to produce sets of optimization results corresponding to different values of the control decision variables, the carbon emissions control objective, and the other control objective. The controller selects from the sets of optimization results based on the values of the carbon emissions control objective and the other control objective. The controller operates the HVAC equipment to affect the environmental condition of the building in accordance with the values of the control decision variables corresponding to a selected set of the optimization results.

Abstract: System for controlling tinting of one or more zones of windows in a building based on clear sky models for the building site maintained on a cloud network.

Abstract: A computing cooling system includes a chassis, heat dissipation device(s) in the chassis, a first fan system in the chassis configured to generate a first airflow that is directed past the heat dissipation device(s) and out of the chassis, and a second fan system in the chassis configured to generate a second airflow that is that is directed into the chassis. A board in the chassis includes a first board section located adjacent the first fan system, and a second board section located adjacent the second fan system and configured to receive the second airflow. The first board section includes first components that are thermally coupled to the heat dissipation device(s) and that are configured to operate in a first temperature range, and the second board section includes second components that are configured to operate in a second temperature range that is lower than the first temperature range.

Abstract: A building manager includes a communications interface configured to receive information from a smart energy grid. The building manager further includes an integrated control layer configured to receive inputs from and to provide outputs to a plurality of building subsystems. The integrated control layer includes a plurality of control algorithm modules configured to process the inputs and to determine the outputs. The building manager further includes a fault detection and diagnostics layer configured to use statistical analysis on the inputs received from the integrated control layer to detect and diagnose faults. The building manager yet further includes a demand response layer configured to process the information received from the smart energy grid to determine adjustments to the plurality of control algorithms of the integrated control layer.

Abstract: A computing device cooling system includes a chassis including chassis surface(s). The chassis houses component(s), chassis surface temperature sensor(s) configured to report a chassis surface temperature associated with the chassis surface(s), component temperature sensor(s) configured to report a component temperature associated with the component(s); a first fan system configured to generate a component cooling airflow that reduces the component temperature of the component(s), and a second fan system configured to generate a chassis surface cooling airflow that reduces the chassis surface temperature of the chassis surface(s). A fan control system is coupled to the chassis surface temperature sensor(s), the component temperature sensor(s), the first fan system, and the second fan system.

Abstract: A grouped consensus power allocation method for multiple energy storage units is provided, including determining a grouped coordination control strategy of multiple battery energy storage units (BESUs) of a BESS (battery energy storage system), where the multiple BESUs are communicated through a communication topology and grouped into a charging group and a discharging group, performing power coordination control power coordination control between the charging group and the discharging group based on a distributed algorithm, determining whether a switching between the charging group and the discharging group is triggered during an operation process of the BESS, and switching when it is triggered. The method can reduce the number of charging/discharging state conversions of the BESUs, prolong the service life of energy storage, ensure that the power allocation results meet the power constraints of the BESUs, reduce low-power operation times of the BESUs, and improve the efficiency of energy storage operation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that may be implemented to monitor unique usage characteristics (e.g., system device usage) of an individual information handling system, and to determine a unique system pre-boot interface (PBI) configuration for the individual information handling system based on these monitored unique usage characteristics. The provided systems and methods may also be implemented to automatically update pre-boot interface security configuration for system devices based on the monitored usage characteristics of the individual information handling system.

Abstract: A person-detection device that automatically configures itself as a motion sensor or an occupancy sensor upon receiving a command from a home security panel or home automation hub.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for performing load reduction optimization. In one aspect, a method includes accessing load reduction parameters for a load reduction event, accessing energy consumption models for multiple systems involved in the load reduction event, and performing, based on the load reduction parameters and the energy consumption models, a plurality of simulations of load reduction events that simulate variations in control parameters used to control the multiple systems. The method also includes optimizing, against a load reduction curve, the load reduction event by iteratively modifying the control parameters used in the plurality of simulations of load reduction events, and outputting the optimal load reduction event with optimized control parameters.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for off-grid load stabilization. For instance, the method may include: receiving generator data from at least one generator and energy storage data from at least one energy store; determining, based on the generator data and/or the energy storage data, a moving average of a system load of the at least one generator; and determining, based on the generator data and/or the energy storage data, an instantaneous load value of the at least one generator. The method may further include: determining a first electronic storage dispatch (ESD) based on the moving average of the system load and the instantaneous load value of the at least one generator; and providing the first ESD to the at least one energy store.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for providing cross-device native functionality for a native app. More specifically, the invention is directed to a JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) data exchange format for use with a native app running on a user's mobile device, wherein the exchange format is configured to improve user experience and interaction with the app. The present invention may be particularly useful in a mobile-based crowdsourcing platform in which data is continually exchanged between remote user devices and a cloud-based service for collecting and managing user-driven data based on user interaction with native apps on their devices.

Abstract: A method for improving a hemispherical dome test includes calculating a forming limit diagram (FLD) based on a plurality of simulated data associated with a sheet metal transformation technique. The method also includes performing zero friction analysis on the sheet metal transformation technique. The method also includes shifting the FLD based on the zero friction analysis.

Abstract: A method by a computing system associated with a set of disjoint devices that includes at least one wearable device includes receiving a request to perform a task. The method further includes determining, based on sensor data associated with the set of disjoint devices, a thermal-constraint differential for each device of the set of disjoint devices. The method further includes determining a plurality of workload assignments needed to be performed to accomplish the task. The method further includes distributing, based on the thermal-constraint differentials of the set of disjoint devices, the plurality of workload assignments to one or more devices of the set of disjoint devices to satisfy one or more power or thermal constraints associated with each device of the set of disjoint devices. The method further includes performing the task by causing the one or more devices to execute the distributed plurality of work assignments.

Abstract: A digital safety lock of a field device or other process plant equipment activates in response to receiving a request from a locking party, thereby placing the device into a locked mode. While the device is in the locked mode, only the locking party may perform maintenance activities on, or otherwise functionally control, the device. While locked, the device may provide an indication of the locking party to any other device or application attempting to access or control the locked device. Other devices, applications, and users may communicate with the locking party or locking party device to request that the device be unlocked and/or to request the corresponding digital safety lock key. Upon the device receiving the correct digital safety lock key, the digital safety lock may be deactivated, and the device may enter into an unlocked state if no other digital safety locks remain activated for the device.

Abstract: Methods for providing power to electronic components (e.g., servers in a datacenter, or other devices) can include providing AC power received from an external source to the devices. During periods of high demand, when costs of external AC power exceed a threshold, or when availability of external AC power is decreased, distributed backup power supply systems can be utilized to temporarily offset or to reverse consumption of external AC power. Such distributed backup power systems can be periodically recharged during periods of low power demand, and thus consistently retain adequate charge for backup use in the event of power loss.