Abstract: Techniques for visual transformation using a motion profile are described. According to one or more implementations, motion profiles are utilized that describe known motion patterns for different display devices. A motion profile for a particular display device, for example, can be leveraged for visually transforming visual objects that are displayed on the display device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing sound propagation between spaces divided by a retractable wall are disclosed. A retractable wall is configured to divide a space when deployed. An edge of the retractable wall is disposed into a track with a channel when the retractable wall is deployed. A bladder is configured to inflate when the retractable wall is deployed and to press the edge of the retractable wall. In this manner, sound propagation through any gaps is reduced.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a choke valve that includes a choke body, a choke trim disposed in the choke body, where the choke trim is configured to adjust a cross-sectional area of a flow path in the choke body to adjust a fluid flow through the choke valve, a needle of the choke trim disposed in the flow path of the fluid flow, where the needle includes a first portion having a superhard material, a seat of the choke trim, where the needle is configured to move along an axis extending through an opening of the seat to adjust the fluid flow through the choke valve.

Abstract: A method of automatically logging and collating geographic viewing data for broadcast television comprises providing a media device with a reporting means arranged to generate viewing data detailing a channel being watched automatically once received by the media device, and to transmit that viewing data to a server using a transport protocol, so forming transmitted viewing data comprising the generated viewing data and one or more headers associated with the transport protocol; processing the transmitted viewing data to identify information comprising at least one of: transmission metadata from a transmitter which transmitted the channel to the media device; and an external IP address of the media device; matching at least one of the viewing-data, the transmission metadata, and the external IP address to external data; and determining the geographical location from which the viewing-data originated using at least one of the identified information and the matched external data.

Abstract: A modular building unit is disclosed. The modular building unit includes at least nine elongated frame members, each forming one edge of a prism, which prism has at least three side faces and two end faces, with each end of each frame member being rigidly attached to an end of two other frame members. At least three parallel frame members include a channel running therethrough, which channel is open at both ends and adapted to receive a tensioning cable therethrough, whereby like modular building units can be held together at adjoining end faces by tensioning cables. Modular building systems for combining modular building units using tensioned cables are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method for coupling a wireline system to a wellhead. The method includes storing a downhole tool within the wireline system. The method also includes coupling the wireline system to the wellhead via a remotely actuated connector and pressure testing the wireline system. Further, the method includes opening a valve of the wellhead to enable passage of the downhole tool from the wireline system to a well.

Abstract: A downhole drill pipe may comprise a transducer disposed therein, capable of converting energy from flowing fluid into electrical energy. A portion of a fluid flowing through the drill pipe may be diverted to the transducer. After passing the transducer, the diverted portion of the fluid may be discharged to an exterior of the drill pipe. To generate electrical energy while not obstructing the main fluid flow from passing through the drill pipe, the transducer may be disposed within a lateral sidewall of the drill pipe with an outlet for discharging fluid exposed on an exterior of the lateral sidewall.

Abstract: Techniques for visual transformation using a motion profile are described. According to one or more implementations, motion profiles are utilized that describe known motion patterns for different display devices. A motion profile for a particular display device, for example, can be leveraged for visually transforming visual objects that are displayed on the display device.

Abstract: A method for a processing device to determine whether to assign a data item to at least one cluster of data items is disclosed. The processing device may identify a signature of the data item, the signature including a set of elements. The processing device may select a subset of the set of elements to form at least one partial signature. The processing device may combine the selected subset of elements into at least one token. The processing device may determine whether the at least one token is present in a memory. The memory may be configured to contain an existing set of tokens. The processing device may determine whether to assign the data item to at least one cluster based on whether the at least one token is present in the memory.

Abstract: A downhole turbine assembly may comprise a tangential turbine disposed within a section of drill pipe. A portion of a fluid flowing through the drill pipe may be diverted to the tangential turbine generally perpendicular to the turbine's axis of rotation. After rotating the tangential turbine, the diverted portion may be discharged to an exterior of the drill pipe.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a choke valve that includes a choke body, a choke trim disposed in the choke body, where the choke trim is configured to adjust a cross-sectional area of a flow path in the choke body to adjust a fluid flow through the choke valve, a needle of the choke trim disposed in the flow path of the fluid flow, where the needle includes a first portion having a superhard material, a seat of the choke trim, where the needle is configured to move along an axis extending through an opening of the seat to adjust the fluid flow through the choke valve.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method for coupling a wireline system to a wellhead. The method includes storing a downhole tool within the wireline system. The method also includes coupling the wireline system to the wellhead via a remotely actuated connector and pressure testing the wireline system. Further, the method includes opening a valve of the wellhead to enable passage of the downhole tool from the wireline system to a well.

Abstract: A downhole turbine assembly may comprise a tangential turbine disposed within a section of drill pipe. A portion of a fluid flowing through the drill pipe may be diverted to the tangential turbine generally perpendicular to the turbine's axis of rotation. After rotating the tangential turbine, the diverted portion may be discharged to an exterior of the drill pipe.

Abstract: A method for a processing device to determine whether to assign a data item to at least one cluster of data items is disclosed. The processing device may identify a signature of the data item, the signature including a set of elements. The processing device may select a subset of the set of elements to form at least one partial signature. The processing device may combine the selected subset of elements into at least one token. The processing device may determine whether the at least one token is present in a memory. The memory may be configured to contain an existing set of tokens. The processing device may determine whether to assign the data item to at least one cluster based on whether the at least one token is present in the memory.

Abstract: A method and system for a processing device to assign a data item to at least one cluster of data items is disclosed. The processing device may identify a signature of the data item, the signature including a set of elements. The processing device may derive a first size value of the number of elements of the identified signature based on a set of size values of signatures that includes a maximum size value representing the largest number of elements in a signature. The processing device may derive a set of second size values of the number of elements of a second signature that is similar to the identified signature based on the set of size values of signatures. The processing device may generate a plurality of partial signatures from one or more combinations of elements of the identified signature. For each partial signature of the plurality of partial signatures, the processing device may combine the elements of the partial signature into one or more tokens.

Abstract: A method for a processing device to group data items of a list of data items is disclosed. The processing device may identify a signature of a data item, the signature including a set of elements. The processing device may select a subset of the elements of the identified signature to form one or more partial signatures. The processing device may combine the selected subset of elements to form one or more tokens. The processing device may determine whether the one or more tokens is marked with one or more markers in a memory, the memory configured to contain an existing set of markers for tokens. The processing device may assign the data item to at least one group when one or more tokens is marked with the one or more markers in the memory.

Abstract: A method for a processing device to determine whether to assign a data item to at least one cluster of data items is disclosed. The processing device may identify a signature of the data item, the signature including a set of elements. The processing device derive a first size value of the number of elements of the identified signature based on a set of size values of signatures that includes a maximum size value representing the largest number of elements in a signature. The processing device may derive a second size value of the number of elements of a second signature that is similar to the identified signature based on the set of size values of signatures.

Abstract: A downhole drill pipe may comprise a transducer disposed therein, capable of converting energy from flowing fluid into electrical energy. A portion of a fluid flowing through the drill pipe may be diverted to the transducer. After passing the transducer, the diverted portion of the fluid may be discharged to an exterior of the drill pipe. To generate electrical energy while not obstructing the main fluid flow from passing through the drill pipe, the transducer may be disposed within a lateral sidewall of the drill pipe with an outlet for discharging fluid exposed on an exterior of the lateral sidewall.

Abstract: Methods or systems for identifying seismic or acoustic signals of interest originating with moving motorized vehicles or footstep movement or stationary or moving machinery. A related system for monitoring an area includes a plurality of sensing devices each comprising a frame and a piezo-electric sensor element. A monitoring device is coupled to receive information from each of the sensing devices. One method includes providing a processing chain coupled to receive signal data from a sensor device which receives the signals, including a detection stage, a Joint Time Frequency (JTF) domain stage, and a classification stage. The detection stage identifies presence of signals that emerge from the background. The JTF domain stage estimates the state of the signals of interest over time. The classification stage assesses the previously derived information to form a decision about source identity. In one embodiment, the detector stage performs detections on a single cycle basis.

Abstract: A piston assembly may comprise a housing with a wall, and at least one chamber formed in the wall. A piston may be disposed within the chamber and at least one passageway may pass through the piston. At least one pin may be disposed within the passageway and attached to the chamber, and the piston may be free to translate relative to the pin.