Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen product having a low carbon intensity is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrogen product using a hydrocarbon reforming process; (b) providing at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process from a biomass power plant; and (c) processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The hydrogen product has a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, more preferably less than 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and most preferably less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.

Abstract: A method for providing energy from waste heat from an electrolysis process to one or more commercial or industrial operations is provided. The method includes the steps of converting water to oxygen and a hydrogen product through an electrolysis process, wherein the hydrogen product has a carbon intensity less than about 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and wherein at least some of the required energy for the electrolysis process is provided from a biomass power plant. The method further includes recovering waste heat from the electrolysis process, and then converting at least some of the waste heat to thermal energy for use in the one or more commercial or industrial operations. Examples of commercial and industrial operations includes, without limitation, greenhouses, algae farms, district cooling, and district heating.

Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen product having a low carbon intensity is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrogen product using a hydrocarbon reforming process; (b) providing at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process from a biomass power plant; and (c) processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The hydrogen product has a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, more preferably less than 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and most preferably less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a laptop accessory. The laptop accessory includes a housing including a rechargeable battery therein. The laptop accessory includes a coupling mechanism located on one of the surfaces of the housing. The coupling mechanism is configured to detachably secure the housing to a complementary coupling mechanism of a computing device. The laptop accessory includes a port configured to electrically connect the rechargeable battery to the computing device.

Abstract: A work machine, such as a hauler at a mining site, includes a conductor rod housing concentric metal tubes for receiving electrical power from a contactor sliding on a power rail. Electrical connectivity between conductors within the conductor rod are provided using a conductive liquid. Corrosion barriers are used to protect the conductors while maintaining the electrical connectivity between the conductors.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 18GM0770N and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 18GM0770N with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 18GM0770N through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 18GM0770N, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 18GM0770N are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen product having a low carbon intensity is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrogen product using a hydrocarbon reforming process; (b) providing at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process from a biomass power plant; and (c) processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The hydrogen product has a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, more preferably less than 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and most preferably less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.

Abstract: Methods for producing a hydrogen product having a carbon intensity less than about 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2 is provided. The method includes the steps of converting water to oxygen and the hydrogen product through an electrolysis process, providing at least some, and substantially all, of the required energy for the electrolysis process from a biomass power plant, and processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The energy produced from the biomass power plant may comprise one or more of electricity, steam used as process steam in the electrolysis process, steam used as thermal energy in the electrolysis process, and steam used to power a mechanical drive for one or more compressors, pumps, or other motors generating shaft torque in the electrolysis process.

Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.

Abstract: A method of making a decision on a blockchain is disclosed. First public keys are received from each of a plurality of participants (A, B, C), wherein each first public key represents a possible selection by a participant and is related to a corresponding first private key by a cryptographic operation having a homomorphic property. The first public keys are combined to generate second public keys, wherein each second public key represents a possible decision based on a combination of possible selections. Third public keys, corresponding to the second public keys, are communicated to the participants. A voting blockchain transaction is generated (Tc voting), wherein an input of the voting transaction is a script executable by means of a digital signature corresponding to a first private key of each of a plurality of the participants, wherein each first private key represents a selection made by the participant.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 40056173-41 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 40056173-41 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 40056173-41 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 40056173-41, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 40056173-41 are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 21GG2040N and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 21GG2040N with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 21GG2040N through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 21GG2040N, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 21GG2040N are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 20GN1632N and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 20GN1632N with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 20GN1632N through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 20GN1632N, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 20GN1632N are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 21GG1082N and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 21GG1082N with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 21GG1082N through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 21GG1082N, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 21GG1082N are disclosed.

Abstract: One or more algorithms are used to, in respect of each of a plurality of EEG snippets from a subject, allocate to each snippet a class selected from one or more classes, each class being associated with drug impairment level. The one or more algorithms are each defined by a model and a set of parameters and have been previously trained with a plurality of labelled EEG snippets, the labelled snippets including, for each of the classes, at least one snippet associated with a test subject experiencing the level of drug impairment associated with said each class. A statistical model is created which provides desired levels of sensitivity and accuracy based upon the proportion of snippets from test subjects having the known level of drug effect that falls within the associated class. Drug effect is defined by applying the statistical model to the classes allocated to the snippets.

Abstract: A thermoplastic film which exhibits elastic-like behavior along at least one axis when stretched or elongated and then released. The thermoplastic film comprises a plurality of raised rib-like elements extending in a direction perpendicular to a main surface of the thermoplastic film. The thermoplastic film further includes a plurality of web areas positioned about the plurality of raised rib-like elements. The plurality of raised rib-like elements and plurality of web areas are arranged in a complex pattern. The complex pattern provides visual and tactile cues as the films are stretched or elongated. The complex pattern can cause the thermoplastic film to have a complex stretch profile.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 4005A435-18 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 4005A435-18 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 4005A435-18 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 4005A435-18, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 4005A435-18 are disclosed.

Abstract: A touch sensor device (TSD) includes TSD electrodes associated with a surface of the TSD. Also, an overlay that includes marker electrode(s) is also associated with a region of the surface of the TSD. The TSD also includes drive-sense circuits (DSCs) operably coupled to the plurality of TSD electrodes. A DSC is configured to provide a TSD electrode signal to a TSD electrode and simultaneously to sense a change of the TSD electrode signal based on a change of impedance of the TSD electrode caused by capacitive coupling between the TSD electrode and the marker electrode(s) of the overlay. Processing module(s) is configured to process a digital signal generated by the DSC and other digital signals generated by other DSCs determine the region of the surface of the TSD that is associated with the overlay and to adapt sensitivity of the TSD within that region.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 20GG1398N and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 20GG1398N with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 20GG1398N through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 20GG1398N, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 20GG1398N are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 19MM0052N and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 19MM0052N with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 19MM0052N through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 19MM0052N, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 19MM0052N are disclosed.