Abstract: Engine activation planning in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is disclosed. Historical driving data of the HEV are analyzed to identify recurring driving scenarios and patterns specific to a driver of the HEV. Future driving scenarios are predicted based on the historical driving data. An engine activation policy is generated for the HEV. The engine activation policy optimizes battery charging and usage in response to the future driving scenarios. The engine activation policy is used to control activation of a gasoline engine in the HEV where a control decision is dynamically adjusted based on a comparison of real-time driving conditions with the future driving scenarios.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for navigating and providing physical activity information.

Abstract: Activating an engine of a HEV to charge a battery includes obtaining a first GPS trace from a first trip of the HEV along a first route, where the first GPS trace includes first trace metadata; obtaining a second GPS trace from a second trip, where the second GPS trace includes second trace metadata; adding, to a navigation map, an aggregation of the first trace metadata and the second trace metadata for edges of the navigation map; using the navigation map to obtain an activation action of the engine, where the activation action is selected from a set that includes a first activation action of turning the engine on and a second activation action of turning the engine off; and activating the engine according to the activation action, where activating the engine using the first activation action causes the engine to turn on to charge the battery of the HEV.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to combination therapies targeting two or all of PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3 using antibodies specific for these targets in patients who are in need of enhanced immunity. Also included in the disclosure are compositions useful in the therapies. The therapies are useful in treating diseases such as cancers.

Abstract: A feeder for a swage gun comprises a collar magazine and a guide-block assembly. The guide-block assembly comprises a guide block that comprises a slot, configured to receive the lock collar from the collar magazine at a first guide-block position along the slot. The guide-block assembly also comprises an actuator, operable to move the lock collar along the slot from the first guide-block position to a second guide-block position. Feeder further comprises a feed tunnel, coupled with the guide-block assembly, and a dispensing bulkhead, coupled with the feed tunnel. Feeder also comprises a gripping assembly, coupled with the dispensing bulkhead.

Abstract: Creating genetic devices for use in micro-organisms or other biological systems is described. In an embodiment a computer system receives at a program editor, input specifying a plurality of part designs, at least some of which comprise part properties expressed as logical variables; and the input also specifies constraints on the logical variables. For example, the input is a computer program which specifies constraints on the logical variables which, for example, relate to properties of the DNA sequences such as reactions and biological behaviors. In an example, a compiler resolves the constraints using a database of genetic parts in order to generate candidate parts for the proposed genetic device. In examples the sequences of genetic parts are translated into reactions and simulated using an automated simulator and/or implemented in a living cell or other biological system. In embodiments the compiler also uses a database of reactions.

Abstract: A method of operating a device includes sending to a server system a request for data relating to a particular number of elements in the vicinity of a location of the device, receiving a response with data relating to a set of elements, the data including data specifying a location associated with each of the elements, causing a user interface to provide an output representing data related to one or more of the elements, wherein the configuration of the output is dependent upon the location of the elements relative to the location of the device, and in response to a change in the location of the device, updating the output using the data in the response. A device is shown carrying out the method as well as a system including the device and a server.

Abstract: A system (1) includes a plurality of mobile devices (21 . . . 2N) connectable to a server system (3) via a network system (4), one or more computing devices (5) connectable to the server system (3). The system (1) also includes a global navigation satellite system (36) and a plurality of transmitters (371 . . . 37N?). For example, the system can be for providing location-based and/or social networking services to users of the mobile devices (21 . . . 2N). Improvements in aspects of the underlying technology are described.

Abstract: A system (1) includes a plurality of mobile devices (21 . . . 2N) connectable to a server system (3) via a network system (4), one or more computing devices (5) connectable to the server system (3). The system (1) also includes a global navigation satellite system (36) and a plurality of transmitters (371 . . . 37N?). For example, the system can be for providing location-based and/or social networking services to users of the mobile devices (21 . . . 2N). Improvements in aspects of the underlying technology are described.

Abstract: An effective sensor for indicating exposure to a toxic gas includes a non-conductive, inert substrate such as glass or polyethylene, a two-dimensional film of nanoparticles of a conductive metal such as silver or copper on the substrate and an electrode connected to each end of the film. When an electrical current passes through the film and the sensor is exposed to a toxic gas, changes in the electrical resistance of the film provides an indication of the presence of the toxic gas.

Abstract: Creating genetic devices for use in micro-organisms or other biological systems is described. In an embodiment a computer system receives at a program editor, input specifying a plurality of part designs, at least some of which comprise part properties expressed as logical variables; and the input also specifies constraints on the logical variables. For example, the input is a computer program which specifies constraints on the logical variables which, for example, relate to properties of the DNA sequences such as reactions and biological behaviors. In an example, a compiler resolves the constraints using a database of genetic parts in order to generate candidate parts for the proposed genetic device. In examples the sequences of genetic parts are translated into reactions and simulated using an automated simulator and/or implemented in a living cell or other biological system. In embodiments the compiler also uses a database of reactions.

Abstract: An effective sensor for indicating exposure to a toxic gas includes a non-conductive, inert substrate such as glass or polyethylene, a two-dimensional film of nanoparticles of a conductive metal such as silver or copper on the substrate and an electrode connected to each end of the film. When an electrical current passes through the film and the sensor is exposed to a toxic gas, changes in the electrical resistance of the film provides an indication of the presence of the toxic gas.

Abstract: Products and assemblies are provided for socketably receiving elongate interconnection elements, such as spring contact elements, extending from electronic components, such as semiconductor devices. Socket substrates are provided with capture pads for receiving ends of elongate interconnection elements extending from electronic components. Various capture pad configurations are disclosed. Connections to external devices are provided via conductive traces adjacent the surface of the socket substrate. The socket substrate may be supported by a support substrate. In a particularly preferred embodiment the capture pads are formed directly on a primary substrate such as a printed circuit board.

Abstract: Methods for processing at least one die which comprises an integrated circuit. In one example of a method of the invention, an identification code is applied to a carrier. A singulated die is deposited into the carrier which holds the singulated die. The singulated die comprises an integrated circuit. The identification code may be applied to the carrier before or after depositing the singulated die into the carrier. The carrier may be used in testing the singulated die and may include a plurality of singulated die or just one singulated die. In another example of a method of the invention, an identification code is applied to a die. The die is deposited into a carrier which holds the die. The die comprises an integrated circuit, and the carrier holds the die in singulated form. Typically the die is placed in the carrier without any packaging which may protect the die. The identification code may be applied to the die before or after it is deposited into the carrier.

Abstract: Techniques for performing wafer-level burn-in and test of semiconductor devices include a test substrate having active electronic components such as ASICs mounted to an interconnection substrate or incorporated therein, metallic spring contact elements effecting interconnections between the ASICs and a plurality of devices-under-test (DUTs) on a wafer-under-test (WUT), all disposed in a vacuum vessel so that the ASICs can be operated at temperatures independent from and significantly lower than the burn-in temperature of the DUTs. The spring contact elements may be mounted to either the DUTs or to the ASICs, and may fan out to relax tolerance constraints on aligning and interconnecting the ASICs and the DUTs. Physical alignment techniques are also described.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a large area, multi-element contactor. A segmented contactor is provided for testing semiconductor devices on a wafer that comprises a plurality of contactor units mounted to a substrate. The contactor units are formed, tested, and assembled to a backing substrate. The contactor units may include leads extending laterally for connection to an external instrument such as a burn-in board. The contactor units include conductive areas such as pads that are placed into contact with conductive terminals on devices under test.

Abstract: Temporary connections to spring contact elements extending from an electronic component such as a semiconductor device are made by urging the electronic component, consequently the ends of the spring contact elements, vertically against terminals of an interconnection substrate, or by horizontally urging terminals of an interconnection substrate against end portions of the spring contact elements. A variety of terminal configurations are disclosed.

Abstract: A clutch assembly is provided including a first member and a second member rotatable relative to the first member. A clutch pack is provided for frictionally engaging the first and second members. A piston chamber is provided adjacent to the clutch pack, and a piston is disposed in the piston chamber and operable for applying axial pressure to the clutch pack. The piston includes first, second, and third seal portions integrally molded in place on the piston and engaging the piston chamber at spaced locations. The integrally molded first, second, and third seal portions reduce the number of components necessary for properly sealing the piston chamber and reduce the amount of labor required for assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and apparatuses for implementing telemetry applications with the SIM card of a mobile equipment. For one embodiment of the invention the telemetry application allows the encoding of TAD within a supplementary services message and transmission of the TAD over a control channel of a GMS telecommunications system. For one embodiment of the invention the telemetry application allows the decoding of caller identification message received from a CMS to obtain the TAD.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention concerns an integrated circuit that includes bond pads and special contact pads or points. The bond pads are for interfacing the integrated circuit as a whole with an external circuit, and are to be bonded to a package or circuit board. The bond pads are disposed on the die in a predetermined alignment such as a peripheral, grid, or lead-on-center alignment. The special contact pads are used to provide external test patterns to internal circuits and/or to externally monitor results from testing the internal circuits. The special contact pads may be advantageously located on the integrated circuit with a high degree of positional freedom. For one embodiment, the special contact pads may be disposed on the die at a location that is not in the same alignment as the bond pads. The special contact pads may be smaller than the bond pads so as not to increase the die size due to the special contact pads.