Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.

Abstract: Interlacing equipment may be used to form fabric and to create a gap in the fabric. The fabric may include one or more conductive strands. An insertion tool may be used to align an electrical component with the conductive strands during interlacing operations. A soldering tool may be used to remove insulation from the conductive strands to expose conductive segments on the conductive strands. The soldering tool may be used to solder the conductive segments to the electrical component. The solder connections may be located in grooves in the electrical component. An encapsulation tool may dispense encapsulation material in the grooves to encapsulate the solder connections. After the electrical component is electrically connected to the conductive strands, the insertion tool may position and release the electrical component in the gap. A component retention tool may temporarily be used to retain the electrical component in the gap as interlacing operations continue.

Abstract: Interlacing equipment may be used to form fabric and to create a gap in the fabric. The fabric may include one or more conductive strands. An insertion tool may be used to align an electrical component with the conductive strands during interlacing operations. A soldering tool may be used to remove insulation from the conductive strands to expose conductive segments on the conductive strands. The soldering tool may be used to solder the conductive segments to the electrical component. The solder connections may be located in grooves in the electrical component. An encapsulation tool may dispense encapsulation material in the grooves to encapsulate the solder connections. After the electrical component is electrically connected to the conductive strands, the insertion tool may position and release the electrical component in the gap. A component retention tool may temporarily be used to retain the electrical component in the gap as interlacing operations continue.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved method for making a porcelain enamel tag or sign. The process involves forming a single white porcelain enamel base coat over a suitable metal backing, and firing to bond the porcelain enamel to the metal, resulting in the formation of a porcelain coated metal blank. The blank is then coated with a photographic emulsion which contains a colored frit. The emulsion coating is allowed to dry, and is then ready to receive a printed image. The desired image or graphic to be reproduced is formed on a light transmitting backing, which is made in the form of a print. The print is then affixed to the porcelain enamel blank which contains the emulsion overcoating. The blank containing the image on its surface is then exposed to a source of activating radiation. Following exposure, the image containing blank is developed in a warm aqueous solution, whereby the water serves to develop the emulsion mixture.

Abstract: A metal matrix composite comprises randomly-oriented inorganic oxide fibres of density below 3 g/ml embedded in a metal matrix material such as a light metal, for example aluminium or magnesium or an alloy thereof. In a particular embodiment the fibres are of density 1.8 to 2.5 g/ml and preferably are of mean diameter from 2 to 10 microns. The composite can be made by liquid infiltration of a fibre preform comprising the fibres bound together with an inorganic or an organic binder or by extrusion of a mixture of the fibres and a powdered metal matrix material.

Abstract: A phase locked loop with pre-set and squelch capability particularly adapted for burst type signals. In addition to the conventional phase detector, loop filter (LF) and voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) the loop includes a squelch switch connected between the phase detector and LF. A track and hold circuit is connected in series with another switch between output and input of the LF. Both switches and the track and hold circuit itself are controlled by the output of a level detector which indicates presence of an intermittent (i.e., bursty) carrier. The squelch switch is closed, connecting the phase detector to the LF, when the output of the level detector indicates the presence of a carrier burst. At the same time, the second switch is opened so that the LF is not affected by the output of the track and hold circuit. In addition, the track and hold circuit is enabled to track the error voltage output of the LF.

Abstract: A side lock detector to prevent side lock in coherent PSK demodulation. For demodulation purposes it is necessary to recreate the carrier at the receiver. This may be accomplished with a phase-locked loop. However, with plural phase PSK modulation the input signal to the phase-locked loop has energy at side bands spaced at modulation rate intervals from the desired lock frequency as well as at the desired lock frequency. To detect side band lock, a band pass filter monitors the phase detector output of the phase-locked loop. The center frequency of the filter is equal to the modulation rate and the filter band width is very narrow. Only during side lock will significant amounts of energy pass the filter. This energy may be detected by a simple diode detector or the like. A lock inhibit means is provided, responsive to the output of the detector, to drive the voltage controlled oscillator out of a side lock condition.