Abstract: Organically capped quantum dots are made by functionalizing the surfaces of QDs of various architectures with a combination of 6-mercaptohexanol (MCH) and 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-ethoxy]-acetic acid (MEEAA). Such MCH/MEEAA-capped QDs exhibit improved compatibility with solvents used in the fabrication of QD-containing films of light emitting devices, such as liquid crystal displays.

Abstract: A system includes a computing device that includes a memory configured to store instructions. The system also includes a processor to execute the instructions to perform operations that include receiving a collection of line segments representing a glyph space. For each line segment in the collection, operations include determining if each side of the line segment is located within an interior or an exterior of the glyph shape. Operations include determining one or more intersections of the line segments in the collection and an array of points of a grid. Each intersection represents a location that the respective line segment crosses a vertical or horizontal centerline of a point included in the points of the array. For each point included in the points of the array and along the centerline of the respective point, operations include determining a distance between the respective point and one of the one or more intersections.

Abstract: Organically capped quantum dots are made by functionalizing the surfaces of QDs of various architectures with a combination of 6-mercaptohexanol (MCH) and 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-ethoxy]-acetic acid (MEEAA). Such MCH/MEEAA-capped QDs exhibit improved compatibility with solvents used in the fabrication of QD-containing films of light emitting devices, such as liquid crystal displays.

Abstract: A computer system for providing on-demand sign-language translation services receives a first audio recording of ambient noise. The computer system then accesses a database of audio fingerprints. Using the audio fingerprints, the computer system identifies within the first audio recording a particular audio fingerprint from the database of audio fingerprints. The computer system then identifies within the particular audio fingerprint a particular timestamp associated with the first audio recording. The computer system accesses a database of translated audio. The computer system accesses a portion of the translated audio that corresponds with the particular time stamp. The computer system then displays on a user interface the portion of the translated audio.

Abstract: A combining apparatus for use in a satellite communication system and a method for using the same.

Abstract: An aerosol preparation assembly includes an entrainment chamber defining an entrainment volume. The entrainment chamber includes a gas inlet port, an aerosol inlet port and an outlet port. The entrainment chamber is configured such that a velocity of a flow of a gas within the entrainment volume is less than a velocity of the flow of the gas within the gas inlet port. The entrainment chamber is configured such that at least a portion of inlet aerosol is entrained into the flow of the gas within the entrainment volume to produce an entrained aerosol flow at the outlet port. The particle selection chamber is configured to receive the entrained aerosol flow and produce an outlet aerosol flow. The particle selection chamber and nozzle are collectively configured such that a volumetric median diameter of the outlet aerosol flow is less than a volumetric median diameter of the inlet aerosol.

Abstract: A surgical device is disclosed, which has a loading unit having a cartridge assembly, anvil assembly, and a stapling drive member with a flange that engages at least one of the cartridge assembly and anvil assembly, the loading unit having a body portion; and a mechanical feature on the at least one of the cartridge assembly and anvil assembly, the mechanical feature being arranged to be engaged by the flange, the mechanical feature being indicative of an aspect of the loading unit. The mechanical feature can indicate the staple line length, staple size, type of loading unit, and/or whether the loading unit has been fired, for a surgical stapling device.

Abstract: One example includes a pose-estimate system. The system includes a vision system that includes a plurality of image sensors. Each of the plurality of image sensors captures an image with respect to a respective image plane. At least one of the respective images includes a feature of a target object. The system also includes a pose-estimation processor that aggregates the images corresponding to the respective image planes onto a virtual image plane to generate a pose estimate of the feature of the target object in three-dimensional space.

Abstract: A flexible top hat for use in the pipe junction between a main pipe and lateral pipe is used in conjunction with a CIPP system, and is preferably constructed of material having a melt/flow point, cure point and bonding point temperature and pressure that is substantially similar to the CIPP. The CIPP system and top hat are cured together to form a unitary structure.

Abstract: A fitting including a tubular extension, flange with apertures, and interface there between is fused with surrounding cured in place pipe and subsequently connected with an adjoining fitting, to connect two segments of pipe in a pipeline. The tubular extension is sized and shaped to mate with the host pipe with which it is associated, and the flange is sized, shaped, and has an aperture pattern that corresponds with the fitting to which it will be attached.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure, an apparatus for inspecting a part having a non-linear cross section includes a stationary sensor element including at least one phased array sensing unit, each of the at least one phased array sensing unit having a shape that is geometrically complimentary to the non-linear cross section of the part, and a support for the part having the non-linear cross section, the support comprising a drive assembly configured to move the part relative to the stationary sensor element, through an inspection beam emitted from the at least one phased array sensing unit.

Abstract: Organically capped quantum dots are made by functionalizing the surfaces of QDs of various architectures with a combination of 6-mercaptohexanol (MCH) and 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-ethoxy]-acetic acid (MEEAA). Such MCH/MEEAA-capped QDs exhibit improved compatibility with solvents used in the fabrication of QD-containing films of light emitting devices, such as liquid crystal displays.

Abstract: A curing system for Cured-In-Place-Pipe includes a generator, low pressure high volume blower, heater, upstream sensor and control system housed within a vehicle for mobilization from job site to job site. In use a technician inserts CIPP into a pipe requiring repair, and inputs project specifications such as diameter of CIPP, thickness of CIPP and length of host pipe into the curing system's control system. The technician connects the curing system to the upstream end of the CIPP and initiates the curing process, including the steps of evacuation of ambient air from lining system; pressurizing lining system; superheating lining system; evacuation of superheated air; and relieving pressure after liner has cooled down. During the process, an upstream sensor and a downstream sensor measure parameters such as pressure and temperature and send this data to a control system.

Abstract: A system for loading a surgical buttress with a radioactive material includes a surgical buttress, a radioactive material delivery instrument, and a radioactive material. The surgical buttress includes a body portion defining a first width when in a pre-loaded configuration and a second width when in a loaded configuration. The radioactive material delivery instrument includes an elongate body extending from a handle assembly. The elongate body defines a lumen therethrough and has an open distal end. The radioactive material is disposed within the lumen of the elongate body of the radioactive material delivery instrument.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a door-actuating assembly that utilizes a pick-up shoe and a rechargeable battery to minimize the occurrence of rail sparks inside dump sites. The door-actuating assembly includes a pick-up shoe, a battery electrically connected to the pick-up shoe, a hermetically sealed switch electrically connected to the battery, and an electro-pneumatic valve electrically connected to the hermetically sealed switch. The battery is rechargeable via the pick-up shoe when the pick-up shoe is biased into an active position having physical contact with a wayside conductor rail; the electro-pneumatic valve actuates the bottom discharge door between an open position and a closed position, after the battery is charged beyond a pre-determined state of charge, and after the pick-up shoe is biased into an inactive position not having physical contact with the wayside conductor rail. Railroad hopper cars comprising such door-actuating assemblies, and methods of operation are also provided.

Abstract: A system includes a first computing device that includes a memory configured to store instructions. The first computing device also includes a processor to execute the instructions to perform a method that includes receiving data representing a collection of line segments that represent a glyph. The method also includes, for each line segment, defining a cell that substantially encapsulates the line segment. At least one side of the cell is defined by bisecting an angle defined by the line segment and an adjacent line segment. The method also includes determining a value for a portion of the defined cell based upon the distance between the portion of the cell and the corresponding line segment.

Abstract: A curved display for an electronic device, comprises a main substrate, a display circuit component, an OLED stack and a secondary substrate. The main substrate has a first curved section extending from a first end of the main substrate and a longitudinally adjacent second planar section extending to define a second end of the main substrate opposite the first end. The first curved section comprises at least one flat glass member bent into a curved configuration, and the second planar section comprises a flat segment of the flat glass member. The display circuit component is mounted to an upper surface of the second planar section, the display circuit component being positioned within and spaced from edges of the second planar section. The OLED stack is positioned over the first curved section.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a railroad hopper car bottom discharge door having two door plates, where at least one is rotatable between open and closed positions for the bottom discharge door. A seal member is fixedly connected to a distal end of each door plate, respectively, and each seal member has a seal lip protruding from the corresponding door plate. One seal lip comprises a first obtuse angle on a lower surface of the seal lip, while the other seal lip comprises a second angle smaller than the first obtuse angle on an upper surface of the seal lip. When the bottom discharge door is closed, the two angles on the two seal lips interlock to form a seal. Methods and systems for a door-actuating assembly that utilizes a pick-up shoe and a rechargeable battery to minimize the occurrence of rail sparks inside dump sites are also provided.

Abstract: A Cured In Place Pipe System includes a tubular substrate constructed of needle-punched fibers of carbon, aramid and thermoplastic. The tubular structure defines a longitudinal channel running along the length. Within the channel is an air bladder, preferably including an air duct. The tubular substrate is enclosed within a loose-fitting protective film. The tube is preferably constructed with multiple overlapping layers that aren't permanently bound, thereby allowing for circumferential expansion to accommodate various host pipe sizes, shapes, and configurations. The integrated thermoplastic has a melt/flow point of approximately 300-342° F., a cure point of approximately 330-370° F., and bonding point of approximately 372-412° F. at approximately 5-20 psi.

Abstract: A panelboard assembly having common components is disclosed. The panelboard assembly includes base rails, a first bus support extending between the base rails, the first bus support accommodating different thickness buses, buses coupled to the first bus support, and one or more breaker mounting barriers received over top of the buses. In some embodiments, the one or more breaker mounting barriers accommodating different width buses. Methods of assembling the panelboard assembly are disclosed, as are other aspects.