Abstract: A vehicle drive unit that provides improved power transfer to a differential input member of a differential assembly. The vehicle drive unit is configured with an interlock system that is configured to inhibit the supply of electrical power from a source of electrical power if certain predetermined conditions are not met.

Abstract: Systems, devices, apparatuses, components, methods, and techniques for media a simple user interface that can facilitate discovery of contextually relevant media content with minimal navigation are provided. For example, the disclosed user interface may present contextually relevant categories, sub-categories and media content items while concurrently playing a media content item predicted to likely be selected by the user.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for requesting a plurality of credentials from a trusted entity. A local validation device (LVD) receives a credential request or an identifier from each of a plurality of user devices. The LVD generates or compiles a bundle of credential requests corresponding to the plurality of user devices. The LVD transmits the bundle of credentials requests to the MVD. The MVD receives the bundle of request and performs a validation for each request in the bundle and then communicates the credentials and/or the results of the validations to the LVD. The LVD communicates credentials to each of the plurality of user devices. In some cases, the LVD performs the validation for each credential request. For instance, the LVD can receive a local enforcement policy from the MVD, which can provide instructions or guidance to the LVD as to how to perform the validations.

Abstract: An additive composition for a diesel fuel, the additive composition comprising: (i) a first additive comprising one or more of: (a) the reaction product of a polycarboxylic acid having at least one tertiary amino group and a primary or secondary amine; (b) the reaction product of an ?, ? dicarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof and a primary amine; and (c) the reaction product of a polyamine and a fatty acid; and (ii) a second additive which is a terpolymer obtained by reacting monomers of: (x) an ?-olefin; (y) an ester of an unsaturated alcohol; and (z) a third monomer different to (x) and (y) comprising an alkene functional group.

Abstract: A downhole tool and method for reducing friction between a tool string and a sidewall of a wellbore. The downhole tool includes a first wheel, a second wheel, and a hump. When the downhole tool is connected to the tool string, the first wheel, the second wheel, and the hump each extend away from the tool string and collectively define a curved outer profile extending circumferentially around at least a portion of a circumference of the tool string, and the curved outer profile has a geometric center that is offset from a central axis of the tool string.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an interface device that is configured to locally generated encrypted data and also receive encrypted data from a host computer, locally decrypt the data, and present the decrypted data independently from the host computer.

Abstract: A process for separating trichomes from non-trichome materials, and more particularly to a process for separating trichomes that utilizes an aeration step, trichomes produced therefrom, and fibrous structures produced using such trichomes are provided.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for requesting a plurality of credentials from a trusted entity. A local validation device (LVD) receives a credential request or an identifier from each of a plurality of user devices. The LVD generates or compiles a bundle of credential requests corresponding to the plurality of user devices. The LVD transmits the bundle of credentials requests to the MVD. The MVD receives the bundle of request and performs a validation for each request in the bundle and then communicates the credentials and/or the results of the validations to the LVD. The LVD communicates credentials to each of the plurality of user devices. In some cases, the LVD performs the validation for each credential request. For instance, the LVD can receive a local enforcement policy from the MVD, which can provide instructions or guidance to the LVD as to how to perform the validations.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving first audio content from a first communication device and receiving second audio content from a second communication device, and adjusting the first audio content and the second audio content. The adjusting of the first audio content and the second audio content can comprise: detecting a gap in the first audio content; analyzing the first audio content resulting in an audio analysis; generating filler audio content based on the audio analysis; and inserting the filler audio content into the gap of the first audio content. Further embodiments can include aggregating the first adjusted audio content with the second adjusted audio content resulting in aggregated audio content, and providing the aggregated audio content to a third communication device for playback. The third communication device plays the aggregated audio content. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention determines duplicates in a graph. The graph comprises nodes representing entities and edges representing relationships between the entities. The method comprises: identifying at least two nodes in the graph. A neighborhood subgraph may be determined for each of the two nodes. The neighborhood subgraph includes the respective node. The method further comprises determining whether the two nodes are duplicates with respect to each other, based on a result of a comparison between the two subgraphs.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing automated pump-down operations. An apparatus may include a control system configured to be communicatively connected with a fluid pump disposed at a wellsite surface and with a conveyance device disposed at the wellsite surface. The control system may be operable to cause the conveyance device to unwind a conveyance line connected with a tool string disposed within a wellbore, and cause the fluid pump to pump a fluid into the wellbore such that the fluid moves the tool string along the wellbore while the conveyance device unwinds the conveyance line.

Abstract: A door assembly for an appliance includes a door frame having a top edge and a user interface board positioned at the top edge of the door frame. A console cover is positioned over the user interface board and has a top surface defining a plurality of touch buttons and a front surface defining a front indicator extending at least partially along the vertical direction adjacent the top edge of the door frame. A side-fire light source is mounted on the user interface board for selectively emitting light energy toward the front indicator.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an interface device that is configured to locally generated encrypted data and also receive encrypted data from a host computer, locally decrypt the data, and present the decrypted data independently from the host computer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a doped polycrystalline ceramic optical device includes mixing a plurality of transition metal complexes and a plurality of rare-earth metal complexes to form a metal salt solution, heating the metal salt solution to form a heated metal salt solution, mixing the heated metal salt solution and an organic precursor to induce a chemical reaction between the heated metal salt solution and the organic precursor to produce a plurality of rare-earth doped crystalline nanoparticles, and sintering the plurality of rare-earth doped nanoparticles to form a doped polycrystalline ceramic optical device having a rare-earth element dopant that is uniformly distributed within a crystal lattice of the doped polycrystalline ceramic optical device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes determining, by a computer device, composite view rules for combining first data from a first data record and second data from a second data record to create a composite view of an entity in a master data management system; receiving, by the computer device, the first data; receiving, by the computer device, the second data; creating, by the computer device, the composite view from the first data and the second data based on the composite view rules; physically materializing the composite view on a storage device; preserving, by the computer device, the first data record; and preserving, by the computer device, the second data record.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a doped polycrystalline ceramic optical device includes mixing a plurality of transition metal complexes and a plurality of rare-earth metal complexes to form a metal salt solution, heating the metal salt solution to form a heated metal salt solution, mixing the heated metal salt solution and an organic precursor to induce a chemical reaction between the heated metal salt solution and the organic precursor to produce a plurality of rare-earth doped crystalline nanoparticles, and sintering the plurality of rare-earth doped nanoparticles to form a doped polycrystalline ceramic optical device having a rare-earth element dopant that is uniformly distributed within a crystal lattice of the doped polycrystalline ceramic optical device.

Abstract: Techniques for authentication via a mobile device are provided. A mobile device is pre-registered for website authentication services. A user encounters a website displaying an embedded code as an image alongside a normal login process for that website. The image is identified by the mobile device, encrypted and signed by the mobile device and sent to a proxy. The proxy authenticates the code and associates it with the website. Credentials for the user are provided to the website to automatically authenticate the user for access to the website bypassing the normal login process associated with the website.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber, a door that permits selective access to the wash chamber, a rack assembly within the wash chamber and receiving articles for cleaning, and a stemware holder assembly. The rack assembly includes an upper rack and a lower rack. The stemware holder assembly has at least one arm member secured to a side wall of the lower rack. The arm member(s) is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. Further, the arm member(s) includes at least one arm having a hook at a distal end thereof for receiving a stem of a stemware. As such, when the stemware holder assembly is in the engaged position, the hook orients the stem of the stemware in a direction away from the side wall of the lower rack.

Abstract: The invention includes a customized process to prepare a seasoning composition to modify a gustatory sensation experienced by an individual when a food substrate and a grape-based alcoholic beverage are consumed and the seasoning composition prepared thereby. The process includes obtaining an amount of an edible salt; selecting a grape varietal from which the grape-based alcoholic beverage is derived; determining the pairing profile of the grape-based alcoholic beverage selected from Sweet, Dry and Acidic; selecting a gustatory objective from the group consisting of a balance objective, a contrast objective, and an enhancement objective. When the objective is balance and the pairing profile is Sweet, a salty component is added to the amount of salt to form a customized seasoning composition. When the objective is balance and the pairing profile is Dry, a component selected from a salty component and an umami component is added to the amount of salt to form a customized seasoning composition.

Abstract: The invention includes a customized process to prepare a seasoning composition to modify a gustatory sensation experienced by an individual when a food substrate and a grape-based alcoholic beverage are consumed and the seasoning composition prepared thereby. The process includes obtaining an amount of an edible salt; selecting a grape varietal from which the grape-based alcoholic beverage is derived; determining the pairing profile of the grape-based alcoholic beverage selected from Sweet, Dry and Acidic; selecting a gustatory objective from the group consisting of a balance objective, a contrast objective, and an enhancement objective. When the objective is balance and the pairing profile is Sweet, a salty component is added to the amount of salt to form a customized seasoning composition. When the objective is balance and the pairing profile is Dry, a component selected from a salty component and an umami component is added to the amount of salt to form a customized seasoning composition.