Abstract: A system includes a factory interface, a load port connected to the factory interface, a container connected to the load port, and a controller connected to a robot arm of the factory interface. The controller determines that the container is configured to store replacement parts for a process chamber of the system and causes the robot arm to move according to a first mapping pattern to identify, using a detection system at a distal end of an end effector of the robot arm, positions in the container. Regions of the container that do not contain replacement parts are determined and the robot arm is moved according to a second mapping pattern to identify a position in the container of a wafer and/or an empty carrier for a replacement part. A mapping of positions of replacement parts and positions of the wafer and/or empty carrier is recorded in a storage medium.

Abstract: A thermal management system and a method of heating a water-surface load or sub-water load. The system includes an electrochemical power source which generates electrical power and heat as a byproduct or coproduct. The electrolyte contained in the electrochemical power source is configured to transport the heat that is generated by the electrochemical power source to at least one water-surface load or sub-water load.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to techniques for facilitating personalized neuromodulation treatment protocols. In one embodiment, a predetermined treatment position of an energy application device is used to guide future treatments for the patient. In one embodiment, a position of the energy application device relative to the predetermined treatment position is determined. In one embodiment, a total dose of ultrasound energy applied to the region of interest is determined.

Abstract: Disclosed are example embodiments of systems and methods for finding and storing connection paths between Internet connected devices, the system including at least one processor and at least one memory device. At least one memory device including instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to determine network locality, find a domain name system (DNS) record for a DNS authority nearest to a client, discover information for a cloud infrastructure for the DNS authority nearest to the client, and store the information in a database.

Abstract: Techniques for receiving a voice command from a user and, in response, providing audible content to the user via a first device and providing visual content for the user via a second device. In some instances, the first device includes a microphone for generating audio signals that include user speech, as well as a speaker for outputting audible content in response to identified voice commands from the speech. However, the first device might not include a display for displaying graphical content. As such, the first device may be configured to identify devices that include displays and that are proximate to the first device. The first device may then instruct one or more of these other devices to output visual content associated with a user's voice command.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting an accessory on a gas tank, fuel cap, or fuel cap flange of a vehicle includes a tank mount for attachment to the gas tank, fuel cap, or fuel cap flange, the tank mount including a mounting flange and openings for fasteners to attach the tank mount to the gas tank, fuel cap, or fuel cap flange; and an accessory mount for attachment of the accessory. The accessory mount includes a body and tabs coupled to, and disposed at different positions around, the body. The tank mount engages the accessory mount to mount the accessory on the gas tank, fuel cap, or fuel cap flange by positioning portions of the mounting flange of the tank mount between the tabs and the body. A portion of the accessory mount is configured to flex to facilitate disengagement of the accessory mount from the tank mount.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a vehicle system is provided that includes a sensor array and a processor. The sensor array is configured to generate vehicle sensor data pertaining to a target vehicle in proximity to the vehicle. The processor is coupled to the sensor array, and is configured to at least facilitate: beginning an overtake maneuver for the vehicle, via instructions provided to the drive system, when conditions for an overtake of the target vehicle by the vehicle are initially determined by the processor to be valid; subsequent to the beginning of the overtake maneuver, determining via the processor whether the conditions for the overtake of the target vehicle are still valid, based on updated sensor data reflecting variant traffic conditions; and further controlling the overtake maneuver based on the determining as to whether the conditions for the overtake of the target vehicle are still valid.

Abstract: An interactive system may be implemented in part by an audio device located within a user environment, which may accept speech commands from a user and may also interact with the user by means of generated speech. In order to improve performance of the interactive system, a user may use a separate device, such as a personal computer or mobile device, to access a graphical user interface that lists details of historical speech interactions. The graphical user interface may be configured to allow the user to provide feedback and/or corrections regarding the details of specific interactions.

Abstract: A session data processing network includes a POS terminal and at least one computer server. The POS terminal is configured to establish a secure communications session with a communications appliance, receive session data from the communications appliance via the communications session, extract a ledger identifier and a token from the session data, transmit an authorization request message and a rewards request message to the server. The authorization request message includes the ledger identifier and an authorization value. The rewards request message includes the token and requests a reward of loyalty points to a secondary ledger associated with the token. The server is configured to receive the authorization request message and the loyalty rewards request message, confirm authorization of a transaction in an amount equal to the authorization value from an account associated with the ledger identifier, and transmit to the POS terminal an authorization response message confirming the authorization.

Abstract: A pressure-activated membrane switch and methods of use are provided. The pressure-activated membrane switch includes an electrically-conductive membrane, and a compliant conductive material having an electrically-conductive inner surface, wherein contact between the electrically-conductive membrane and the electrically-conductive inner surface of the compliant material is configured to cause an electrical circuit, of which the switch is a part, to close. The pressure-activated membrane switch further includes a plurality of spacers dispersed between the electrically-conductive membrane and the compliant conductive material. The plurality of spacers form one or more gaps between the electrically-conductive membrane and the compliant conductive material, and, with an application of pressure against the compliant conductive material, the compliant conductive material is configured to deform between the one or more gaps to contact the electrically-conductive membrane.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to production of vaccinia capping enzyme (VCE) in host cells. For example, host cells may comprise: a promoter; a ribosome binding site (RBS); a nucleic acid encoding a vaccinia capping enzyme (VCE) or VCE subunit; and a terminator.

Abstract: A liquid delivery system cap device is provided. In some embodiments, an example cap device includes a body defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a liquid delivery device, a first sensor configured to output a first sensor signal indicative of a plunger of the liquid delivery device, and a processor configured to detect a plunger of the liquid delivery device based on a variation in the sensor signal of the first sensor.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fibrous water soluble product having particles, including: a) providing a first continuous water soluble fibrous substrate including a first side and moving in a first direction, b) providing a discretizing unit including one or more pockets comprising an opening; c) providing a continuous feed of first particles to at least one of the one or more pockets of the discretizing unit through the pocket opening at least partially filling the at least one of the one or more pockets, d) delivering the first particles from the pocket through the opening onto a portion of the first side of the first continuous water soluble fibrous substrate, and e) at least partially covering the first side of the first continuous water soluble fibrous substrate.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for analyzing micro-anomalies in anonymized electronic data. The present disclosure is configured to import or retrieve a first data set, process the first data set to develop at least one event-outcome projection, define an outcome projection data set, import or receive a monitored user data set, anonymize the monitored user data set, define an avatar data set process the avatar data set, wherein the steps of import or receive a monitored user data set, anonymize the monitored user data set, and define an avatar data set are repeated one or more times.

Abstract: Techniques for depowdering in additive fabrication are provided. According to some aspects, techniques are provided that separate powder from parts through vibration of the powder, the parts, and/or structures mechanically connected to the powder and/or parts. For instance, the application of vibration may dislodge, aerate and/or otherwise increase the flowability of regions of the powder, thereby making it easier to remove the powder with a suitable means. Techniques for depowdering through vibration may be automated, thereby mitigating challenges associated with manual depowdering operations.

Abstract: A predictive model is described that can predict parameter concentrations in the future based on initial, measured concentrations and historical data. A plurality of multivariate techniques can be used to construct the predictive model capable of forecasting concentrations over multiple and diverse cell lines. The predictive model is also scalable. In one embodiment, a future lactate concentration trajectory is determined and at least one condition within a bioreactor is changed or modified to maintain lactate concentration within desired ranges.

Abstract: A position adjusting system for use in a vehicle includes a seat for supporting a rider, a rear wheel and a steerable front wheel, a steering arrangement including a handle bar for allowing the rider to control the steerable wheel, and a hub for interconnecting the components of the wheeled vehicle. The steerable wheel is steerable about at least two axes. The position adjusting system includes an adjustable seat support movably connected to the hub, an adjustable handle bar support movably connected to the hub, and a releasable position locking system configured to lock the position of the components of the vehicle relative to the hub. The hub includes a first portion and second portion, wherein the first and second portions are moveably connected to one another, such as by pivoting, sliding, or a combination of pivoting and sliding.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for processing data using an optimized machine learning architecture. The present disclosure is configured to monitor usage data for a plurality of network devices; analyze the usage data using a first machine learning engine; determine, based on an output of the first machine learning engine, at least one data trend; and instruct a second machine learning engine to analyze local data associated with the at least one data trend, wherein the second machine learning engine is hosted on a first network device of the plurality of network devices.

Abstract: A noise and vibration attenuation panel for a structure within a propulsion system includes a first plurality of unit cells and a first plurality of mass elements disposed within the first plurality of unit cells. The first plurality of unit cells include a first periodic structure having a first unit cell, a second unit cell, a third unit cell, and a fourth unit cell, each of the first unit cell, the second unit cell, the third unit cell and the fourth unit cell including a central body interconnected via a plurality of lateral tubes extending from the central body, the first periodic structure forming a first lateral layer of unit cells. The noise attenuation panel can simultaneously control acoustic waves or energy (i.e., via noise attenuation flow paths) and vibration (i.e., via the mass elements).

Abstract: A raising assembly for use with a gangway connected for rotation between a raised stowed position and a lowered deployed position. The raising assembly comprises at least one fluid actuated cylinder connected to the gangway. A raising actuator is operative to cause operation of the cylinder in a manner that rotates the gangway toward the stowed position while the raising actuator is continuously activated by an operator. A lowering actuator is operative to cause operation of the cylinder in a manner that rotates the gangway toward the deployed position due to gravitational forces while the lowering actuator is continuously activated by the operator. The raising assembly is configured to maintain the gangway at a current position between the stowed position and the deployed position if the operator does one of ceasing to activate the raising actuator while raising the gangway or ceasing to activate the lowering actuator while lowering the gangway.