Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method comprises receiving, by an issue tracking system, a deployment update from a deployment system which includes deployment information in respect of one or more issues maintained by the issue tracking system. The method further comprises associating one or more issues maintained by the issue tracking system with deployment information by identifying the one or more issues to which the deployment information in the deployment update relates, extracting the deployment information from the deployment update, and associating the deployment information with each of the identified issues.

Abstract: A method of generating an annual product quality review report includes defining at least one author for generating the report; selecting a chapter for inclusion in the report, wherein the chapter is associated with one or more predefined data requirements which predefined data requirements may be presented to the author for inclusion in the report; defining at least one system of record from a plurality of systems of record as a source of raw data for providing data to the one or more predefined data requirements. The at least one system of record provides raw data to the predefined data requirements through a tech fabric that causes the raw data to populate one or more enterprise object models to standardize the raw data.

Abstract: An electronic gaming system is described. The electronic gaming system includes a server computing device configured to receive an input from a first user computing device including a request to initiate an electronic game and assign a plurality of user devices to the electronic game. The server is further configured to identify a second player account as an initial play player account, wherein the initial play player account is designated to initiate a first play of the electronic game. The server is further configured to transmit content to a second user computing device that causes a gameplay user interface at the second user computing device to include a first display area including video images from a video stream from the second user computing device and a second display area including video images received by the server from a video stream received from the first user computing device.

Abstract: Medical retractors for providing access to a natural or clinician-formed body cavity are provided. An example of such a medical retractor may include an elongated handle member having a distal end and a proximal end, the elongated handle member configured to be held in a clinician's hand, a retractor blade configured for insertion into a body cavity and blade-handle coupling mechanism that rotatably couples a distal end of the elongated handle member and to a proximal end of the retractor blade. The elongated handle member can be rotated to improve access to the body cavity. Related medical retractor kits and methods are operation are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a vapor compression system including primary actuators, secondary actuators, primary sensors that provide a primary set of system outputs, and secondary sensors that provide a secondary set of system outputs. A primary controller receives the primary set of system outputs, and produces a primary set of control inputs for the primary actuators, to regulate one or more zone temperatures to set-points and to regulate one or more critical process variables to set-points. A secondary controller receives the secondary set of system outputs, and produces a secondary set of control inputs, to minimize an overall system power consumption. The secondary inputs may include set-points to the primary controller. The primary outputs may include estimates of critical process variables that are used as inputs to the secondary controller.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a vapor compression system including primary actuators, secondary actuators, primary sensors that provide a primary set of system outputs, and secondary sensors that provide a secondary set of system outputs. A primary controller receives the primary set of system outputs, and produces a primary set of control inputs for the primary actuators, to regulate one or more zone temperatures to set-points and to regulate one or more critical process variables to set-points. A secondary controller receives the secondary set of system outputs, and produces a secondary set of control inputs, to minimize an overall system power consumption. The secondary inputs may include set-points to the primary controller. The primary outputs may include estimates of critical process variables that are used as inputs to the secondary controller.

Abstract: A controller controls a first air-conditioning system and a second air-conditioning system having separate refrigerant circuits, but arranged for conditioning a common space. The controller includes a multi-variable regulator to determine control signals for controlling operations of first components of the first and the second refrigerant circuits to reduce jointly and concurrently an environmental error between setpoint and measured values of environment in the common space. The controller also includes at least two single-variable regulators to receive operational errors between setpoint and measured values of an operation of a second component of the first and the second refrigerant circuits. The controller separately determines control signals for controlling the operation of different refrigerant circuits that reduce the operational errors.

Abstract: A controller controls a first air-conditioning system and a second air-conditioning system having separate refrigerant circuits, but arranged for conditioning a common space. The controller includes a multi-variable regulator to determine control signals for controlling operations of first components of the first and the second refrigerant circuits to reduce jointly and concurrently an environmental error between setpoint and measured values of environment in the common space. The controller also includes at least two single-variable regulators to receive operational errors between setpoint and measured values of an operation of a second component of the first and the second refrigerant circuits. The controller separately determines control signals for controlling the operation of different refrigerant circuits that reduce the operational errors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emissions reduction system to reduce levels of NOx and/or particulate matter from combustion engine emissions. The system comprises a feed water reservoir, an electrolytic cell capable of converting water into substantially pure hydrogen and oxygen and water vapour. A gas bubbler is provided to prevent build-up of hydrogen and to act as a flame arrestor from the combustion engine. The hydrogen produced by the electrolytic cell is fed via the gas bubbler into an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vapor compression system determines a value of a metric of performance of the vapor compression system using a previous value of an estimated parameter and a previous value of a control signal determined for a previous time step of the control. The values of the estimated parameter represent a relationship between values of the control signal and values of the metric of performance. A current value of the estimated parameter is determined based on the previous value of the estimated parameter and an error between the determined value of the metric of performance and a measured value of the metric of performance. Next, a current value of the control signal is determined based on the current value of the estimated parameter.

Abstract: A method of assembling a core stiffened structure that includes bonding a composite core to a substructure by utilizing magnetic force to create pressure between a flat surface of the composite core the substructure, and bonding a face sheet onto a surface network of the composite core.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vapor compression system determines a value of a metric of performance of the vapor compression system using a previous value of an estimated parameter and a previous value of a control signal determined for a previous time step of the control. The values of the estimated parameter represent a relationship between values of the control signal and values of the metric of performance. A current value of the estimated parameter is determined based on the previous value of the estimated parameter and an error between the determined value of the metric of performance and a measured value of the metric of performance. Next, a current value of the control signal is determined based on the current value of the estimated parameter.

Abstract: A method of assembling a core stiffened structure that includes bonding a composite core to a substructure by utilizing magnetic force to create pressure between a flat surface of the composite core the substructure, and bonding a face sheet onto a surface network of the composite core.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a combustible gas for use in enhancing or supplementing a fuel supply of an internal combustion engine comprising an electrolytic cell defining a first electrolyte flow path from an upper chamber to a lower chamber and a second electrolysis gas flow path from the lower chamber to a gas trap disposed in the upper chamber. The gas trap arranged to be in fluid communication with an internal combustion engine intake manifold for supplying combustible electrolytic gases produced in the electrolytic cell apparatus to the fuel supply. Further disclosed is a system comprising an electrolyte flow circuit and control unit for use with the apparatus for maintaining optimal operational parameters of the electrolyte undergoing an electrolytic reaction. The system arranged to regulate a flow rate and temperature range of the electrolyte for improving production of combustible gases within the apparatus.

Abstract: A hemostatic agent comprises diatomaceous earth in particle form. Devices for promoting hemostasis comprise diatomaceous earth in particle form and a receptacle for retaining the particles therein. The receptacle is defined by a mesh having openings therein. A hemostatic sponge comprises a substrate, diatomaceous earth disposed on the substrate, and a release agent disposed on the substrate. A hemostatic sponge may also comprise a film into which diatomaceous earth is incorporated, or it may comprise a substrate, diatomaceous earth disposed on the substrate, and a film disposed over the diatomaceous earth. A hemostatic sponge may also comprise a first substrate, diatomaceous earth disposed on the first substrate, and a second substrate disposed on the diatomaceous earth. When treating a bleeding wound using any of the foregoing devices, application of the device causes the diatomaceous earth to come into contact with blood to cause a clotting effect.

Abstract: An alignment system for aligning optical components is disclosed. The alignment system presents a kinematic, de-coupled alignment solution that facilitates rapid alignment between optical components while preserving a simple design. In one embodiment, the alignment system includes a mounting stage having a base and an alignment carriage engaged with the base. The base includes a plurality of contact points on which a spherical surface of the alignment carriage is supported. The contact points enable the alignment carriage to be rotated into a variety of positions. This in turn enables an optical component mounted to a component mount on the alignment carriage to be correspondingly maneuvered when the alignment carriage is rotated. A plurality of rotational control assemblies are employed to selectively rotate the alignment carriage in response to user input. In one embodiment, one rotational control assembly is employed for rotation about each of three orthogonal rotational axes.

Abstract: A digital wireless intercom system provides voice communications between selected mobile user stations via allocated radio channels. All communications flow via channels between the mobile stations and the base station. The base station includes a crosspoint processor for setting up desired communication links between users. A data store contains data identifying the preferences of each user, including the other users with whom communication links are to be set up. On receipt of a user ID from a mobile station, a correlator in the base station correlates the particular user with the channel being used by the mobile station of the user, so that the crosspoint processor can identify the channels in use for setting up the required communication links. The correlator dynamically updates the channel allocations as channels used by any particular user change. In this way, the crosspoint processor seamlessly follows channel changes, maintaining the required communication links with particular users.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a vehicle seat having an opposingly located seat frame and located base. A dampener is connected to and disposed between the seat frame and the base. The invention includes at least one flexible anchor for coupling the seat frame to a point on the seat which is lower than the seat frame. In addition, a portion of said seat frame may be made of a light weight material such as magnesium.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic device for use with a recreational water vessel such as a surfboard, disrupts a flow of water under the recreational water vessel. A channel member (12) and a fixing device (14) are attachable to an underside of the recreational water vessel. The fixing device (14) may have lugs (44) arranged to be received in corresponding recesses in the underside of the vessel. Water flowing between the underside of the vessel and the channel member (12) passes from a high water-pressure zone to a low water-pressure zone, which enhances forward thrust of the recreational water vessel in the water.