Abstract: Differential time synchronization and scheduling may be provided. A first Access Point (AP) may wirelessly receive time-base translation parameters of a second AP. The first AP and the second AP may be neighboring. Next, a first transmission schedule for the first AP and a second transmission schedule for the second AP may be maintained. Then the second transmission schedule for the second AP may be translated into a time-base of the first AP based on the time-base translation parameters of the second AP. Then the first AP may transmit based upon the first transmission schedule for the first AP and the translated second transmission schedule for the second AP.

Abstract: Excess slot-time re-farming may be provided. A first Access Point (AP) may be received by a first Access Point (AP). Next, excess time in the slot allocation may be determined. Then wireless exchanges may be used to allocate the excess time in the slot allocation to a second AP.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting defects on a reticle are provided. One system is configured for generating different stacked difference images for multiple instances of first patterned areas in different rows on a wafer based on images generated for the first patterned areas in the different rows. The system is also configured for performing double detection based on the different stacked difference images. The system then identifies defects on the reticle based on the defects detected by the double detection. As described further herein, the systems and methods detect defects from multiple reticle rows printed on a wafer, which can reduce noise and enable detection of substantially small repeater defects. The embodiments are particularly useful for high sensitivity repeater defect detection for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) reticles and multi-die reticles (MDR).

Abstract: Improved messaging systems are disclosed. Embodiments allow message producers to access or create producer reservations in a queue coordination data store corresponding to a campaign. The producer reservations reflect a workload and a campaign aspect. A message producer can apply a usage strategy in resource selection which may optimize selection of queueing resources considering existing work volume for those message queues or aspects of the campaign. Message consumers may select message queues from which to consume messages using data in the queue coordination data store. A message consumer may apply a usage strategy in resource selection which may optimize selection of queueing resources considering existing work volume for those message queues of aspects of the campaign.

Abstract: A communication system uses a differential edge modulation scheme having one of four or more values and a clock pulse is also encoded in each unit interval. A four-valued encoding may be as follows: prior to each unit interval, two signals are both at the same value; at the start of the unit interval, a first one of the signals is transitioned to indicate a first bit of the symbol; after a selected one of two delay periods that are less than the unit interval, the other signal to is transitioned indicate a second bit of the symbol; after this transition, both signals are again at the same value. The transitioning, at the start of the unit interval, provides an edge that may be extracted and used a timing reference.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to uroflowmeters and methods for processing data generated therefrom. In one aspect, the uroflowmeter is a handheld device. The uroflowmeter includes a handle, a flow chamber coupled to the handle, and a sensor associated with the flow chamber that detects a parameter of urine received in the flow chamber. The uroflowmeter may include both reusable and disposable components. As a uroflowmeter it can identify and record data corresponding to the rate of flow over the measured duration of a void of urine, but may also timestamp the voiding act and communicate the data to an external data collection center for additional analysis and incorporation into a comprehensive voiding report or voiding diary.

Abstract: Systems and methods using different mesh fidelities for different sensor modalities in a vehicle simulation are provided. For instance, a computer-implemented system includes one or more processing units; and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions, when executed by the one or more processing units, cause the one or more processing units to perform operations including generating synthetic sensor data based on low-fidelity mesh data representing an object; generating a synthetic driving scene including the object, the generating the synthetic driving scene is based at least in part on high-fidelity mesh data representing the object; and executing a vehicle compute process based on the synthetic driving scene and the synthetic sensor data.

Abstract: A System and method for managing a game of casino battleships comprising a plurality of game grids, a plurality of game tokens and a plurality of game cards. Each game grid has a plurality of predefined game positions upon which to place the game tokens, each position has a unique identifier code corresponding to a unique identifier code of game card. The apparatus has sensors for detecting placement of tokens and a scanner for scanning the game cards. The apparatus has at least one processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executed by the processor for directing the sensors, the scanner, at least one rule set for winning the game and an output device to indicate winner of the game.

Abstract: Systems and methods for folder synchronization and offline synchronization via a mobile platform in a web-based collaboration environment are disclosed. One embodiment includes synchronizing user selected folders and/or sub-folders via the mobile platform, using portable devices including smart phones and tablets using any mobile operating system to allow offline access. Child or sub-folders of the selected folders and/or sub-folders are automatically detected and synchronized for offline access. Any change or new content detected on the client side or on the server side is also synchronized such that the selected folders and/or sub-folders on the client and server sides are up to date.

Abstract: Improved processes for rationally-designing and producing biomolecules are disclosed herein. More specifically, disclosed processes comprise the steps of (i) selecting at least one biomolecule suitable for modification; (ii) obtaining at least one structure of the at least one biomolecule; (iii) simulating the molecular dynamics of the at least one structure to generate dynamic information about at least one position within the at least one structure; (iv) using the dynamic information to calculate a score for the at least one position; (v) comparing the score with at least one reference score to identify at least one target position within the biomolecule suitable for modification; and (vi) modifying the at least one target position.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for enhanced metadata information. The memory array includes a number of column planes and an extra column plane. A memory device is set in an ×4 single-pass operational mode. In this mode, the memory may store a data codeword in a selected ones of the column planes, and metadata may be stored in a non-selected ones of the column planes and in the extra column plane. An error correction code circuit (ECC) may store parity bits associated with the data and metadata in the non-selected ones of the column planes. In this manner, the data, metadata, and parity may be accessed as part of a single access of the memory array.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing method and systems includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors disposed about or around the growing system and comparing the sensor data against standard operating data protocols for operating conditions within the growing system. The growing method and system further detects if an operational risk exists based on the comparison of the sensor data and if the operational safety risk is detected, modify at least one of the plurality of growing components. The growing system may include a cabinet structure along with one or more processing devices.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for recommending a thermal pad set for use in providing a targeted temperature management (TTM) therapy to a patient, where the system includes a computer implemented method. The computer implemented method includes receiving a request for a thermal pad set recommendation from a clinician device, receiving a patient's identification from the clinician device, retrieving one or more patient parameter values from an electronic medical record for the patient, determining a pad set recommendation according to the patient parameter values in combination with a pad set correlation table, and displaying the pad set recommendation on the clinician device. Also disclosed herein is a system including a non-transitory computer-readable medium with instructions encoded thereon and one or more processors configured to, when executing the instructions, perform operations in accordance with processes of the computer implemented method.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating three-dimensional (3D) animation from real-world road data are provided. For instance, a computer-implemented system comprising one or more processing units; and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions, when executed by the one or more processing units, cause the one or more processing units to perform operations comprising obtaining real-world road data including a sequence of images of a real-world driving environment across a time period, the sequence of images including at least one moving character in the real-world driving environment; generating a sequence of skeletal data representing the moving character and corresponding movements across the time period by processing the real-world road data; and outputting a motion library including the sequence of skeletal data.

Abstract: Steering responses for a lean-to-steer device can be provided by controlling the steering angle of at least one wheel by a steering actuator that is operated by a controller. The controller receives signals that are indicative to the current operating conditions and adjusts the steering angle for at least one wheel responsive to the signals.

Abstract: A steering shaft assembly includes a shaft having a first end region including a nose, a male spline region coupleable with a female spline region of a clamp yoke, a ring flag seat adjacent said nose, and a first ring flag locating feature between said ring flag seat and said male spline region. The steering shaft assembly also includes a ring flag having an annular band seated on said ring flag seat, a flag extending axially from said annular band in a first direction beyond said first end and radially outwardly from said annular band, and a second ring flag locating feature extending axially from said annular band in a second direction opposite said first direction, said second ring flag locating feature interacting with said first ring flag locating feature to orient said ring flag in a predetermined rotational orientation relative to said shaft.

Abstract: An adjustable support stake for securing and supporting items above the ground including a substantially tapered stake at a first end and a housing formed around a rotatable member that can be rotated about a longitudinal axis from an access point on the housing at a second end. The rotatable member being capable of attaching to a cable that is also attached to the item to be secured or supported so that when the rotatable member is rotated the tension in the cable is increased. A tension release member further allows for adjustability by reducing cable tension when decoupled from the rotational member. The adjustable support stake can be used by inserting the stake into the ground, attaching a cable to both the rotatable member and the item to be supported, and rotating the rotatable member to create tension in the cable.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a glass manufacturing system includes a hot-end subsystem, including: a submerged combustion melter that melts feedstock to produce molten glass; a stiller that receives the molten glass from the submerged combustion melter and that includes a stilling tank to still the molten glass and that is configured to control outflow of the stilled molten glass to effectively decouple viscosity of the molten glass from the flow rate of the molten glass and thereby control finer molten glass levels; and a finer that is mechanically decoupled from the stiller, and that receives and fines the stilled molten glass to produce fined molten glass. Many other aspects of the system are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Anodine receptor type 2 (RyR2) inhibitors and methods of their use in the treatment of cardiac conditions.

Abstract: A cover for vehicle interior components is provided. The cover includes a fabric sheet comprising a yarn composed of polyester microfibers. The fabric sheet has a first face and a second face wherein the first face is an A-side surface with separated and raised microfibers that provide a suede-like appearance and feel. A polyester backing layer is laminated to the fabric sheet.