Abstract: Computing technologies for benchmarking, which may be based on a k-Nearest Neighbor (kNN) algorithm or another suitable machine learning algorithm, solve a cold start problem for a recommender engine employing a collaborative filtering algorithm when training data of user preferences or actual data of user actions is not available. For example, the cold start problem's unavailability of labeled data to train and develop a supervised model may be addressed by breaking the cold start problem down into two parts. The first part includes a KNN (or another suitable algorithm) model to cluster profiles based on a set of variables and this implementation of the KNN model is unsupervised, since there is no labeled data available to train the KNN model. The second part includes a prioritization algorithm that leverages certain outputs from the KNN model and neighbors to prioritize benchmarks.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide compositions useful in analyte sensors as well as methods for making and using such compositions and sensors. In typical embodiments of the invention, the sensor is a glucose sensor comprising an analyte modulating membrane formed from a polymeric reaction mixture formed to include limiting amounts of catalyst and/or polycarbonate compounds so as to provide such membranes with improved material properties such as enhanced thermal and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle side rail, an electric transmission system, a powertrain assembly and a corresponding vehicle. The vehicle side rail according to the present disclosure includes a profile body that further comprises a housing and a conduit disposed in the housing, wherein the conduit connects a coolant pump and an electric transmission cooling system and transmits coolant between them.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide compositions useful in analyte sensors as well as methods for making and using such compositions and sensors. In typical embodiments of the invention, the sensor is a glucose sensor comprising an analyte modulating membrane formed from a polymeric reaction mixture formed to include limiting amounts of catalyst and/or polycarbonate compounds so as to provide such membranes with improved material properties such as enhanced thermal and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle side rail, an electric transmission system, a powertrain assembly and a corresponding vehicle. The vehicle side rail according to the present disclosure includes a profile body that further comprises a housing and a conduit disposed in the housing, wherein the conduit connects a coolant pump and an electric transmission cooling system and transmits coolant between them.

Abstract: An electrical generation system for a vehicle includes a vehicle having a generator for producing electric current. The vehicle has a cavity having a fan and a radiator. The radiator is in fluid communication with the generator to allow a temperature of the generator to be controlled. An air inlet passage extends through a wall of the vehicle and is configured to direct air from outside the vehicle toward an inlet side of the radiator to provide increased static pressure of the air to the inlet side of the radiator compared to an ambient pressure of the air when the vehicle is in motion.

Abstract: A method for forming a ground connection for a battery pack module bracket may include providing a fastener and a battery pack case covered with a clad layer; connecting a module bracket to the battery pack case by the fastener and a mating nut, the nut including an open groove extending axially and open toward a central axis, rotating the nut onto the fastener and scraping off the material of the clad layer of the fastener by the edge of the open groove so that the module bracket is electrically connected with the fastener and the battery pack case through the nut.

Abstract: A diagnostic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) procedure is applied to measure values of impedance-related parameters for one or more sensing electrodes. The parameters may include real impedance, imaginary impedance, impedance magnitude, and/or phase angle. The measured values of the impedance-related parameters are then used in performing sensor diagnostics, calculating a highly-reliable fused sensor glucose value based on signals from a plurality of redundant sensing electrodes, calibrating sensors, detecting interferents within close proximity of one or more sensing electrodes, and testing surface area characteristics of electroplated electrodes. Advantageously, impedance-related parameters can be defined that are substantially glucose-independent over specific ranges of frequencies. An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) enables implementation of the EIS-based diagnostics, fusion algorithms, and other processes based on measurement of EIS-based parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide compositions useful in analyte sensors as well as methods for making and using such compositions and sensors. In typical embodiments of the invention, the sensor is a glucose sensor comprising an analyte modulating membrane formed from a polymer composition having carbonate and aromatic isocyanate chains, a composition observed to provide such membranes with improved material properties such as enhanced thermal and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide compositions useful in analyte sensors as well as methods for making and using such compositions and sensors. In typical embodiments of the invention, the sensor is a glucose sensor comprising an analyte modulating membrane formed from a polymeric reaction mixture formed to include limiting amounts of catalyst and/or polycarbonate compounds so as to provide such membranes with improved material properties such as enhanced thermal and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: A diagnostic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) procedure is applied to measure values of impedance-related parameters for one or more sensing electrodes. The parameters may include real impedance, imaginary impedance, impedance magnitude, and/or phase angle. The measured values of the impedance-related parameters are then used in performing sensor diagnostics, calculating a highly-reliable fused sensor glucose value based on signals from a plurality of redundant sensing electrodes, calibrating sensors, detecting interferents within close proximity of one or more sensing electrodes, and testing surface area characteristics of electroplated electrodes. Advantageously, impedance-related parameters can be defined that are substantially glucose-independent over specific ranges of frequencies. An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) enables implementation of the EIS-based diagnostics, fusion algorithms, and other processes based on measurement of EIS-based parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide compositions useful in analyte sensors as well as methods for making and using such compositions and sensors. In typical embodiments of the invention, the sensor is a glucose sensor comprising an analyte modulating membrane formed from a polymer composition having carbonate and aromatic isocyanate chains, a composition observed to provide such membranes with improved material properties such as enhanced thermal and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide compositions useful in analyte sensors as well as methods for making and using such compositions and sensors. In typical embodiments of the invention, the sensor is a glucose sensor comprising an analyte modulating membrane formed from a polymeric reaction mixture formed to include limiting amounts of catalyst and/or polycarbonate compounds so as to provide such membranes with improved material properties such as enhanced thermal and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a battery accommodating device for a vehicle. The battery accommodating device comprises a tray, a cover, a support connecting the tray and the cover, at least one first fastener, and a plug disposed at the lower surface of the tray. The tray has a cavity for accommodating a battery assembly. The cover is disposed above the tray and used for sealing the cavity. The first fastener connects, below the cover, the support to the tray. The plug is configured to be engaged with a base on a vehicle component to connect a circuit of the battery assembly. The present disclosure also provides a battery system and a vehicle comprising a battery accommodating device.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a battery accommodating device for a vehicle. The battery accommodating device comprises a tray, a cover, a support connecting the tray and the cover, at least one first fastener, and a plug disposed at the lower surface of the tray. The tray has a cavity for accommodating a battery assembly. The cover is disposed above the tray and used for sealing the cavity. The first fastener connects, below the cover, the support to the tray. The plug is configured to be engaged with a base on a vehicle component to connect a circuit of the battery assembly. The present disclosure also provides a battery system and a vehicle comprising a battery accommodating device.

Abstract: A diagnostic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) procedure is applied to measure values of impedance-related parameters for one or more sensing electrodes. The parameters may include real impedance, imaginary impedance, impedance magnitude, and/or phase angle. The measured values of the impedance-related parameters are then used in performing sensor diagnostics, calculating a highly-reliable fused sensor glucose value based on signals from a plurality of redundant sensing electrodes, calibrating sensors, detecting interferents within close proximity of one or more sensing electrodes, and testing surface area characteristics of electroplated electrodes. Advantageously, impedance-related parameters can be defined that are substantially glucose-independent over specific ranges of frequencies. An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) enables implementation of the EIS-based diagnostics, fusion algorithms, and other processes based on measurement of EIS-based parameters.

Abstract: A diagnostic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) procedure is applied to measure values of impedance-related parameters for one or more sensing electrodes. The parameters may include real impedance, imaginary impedance, impedance magnitude, and/or phase angle. The measured values of the impedance-related parameters are then used in performing sensor diagnostics, calculating a highly-reliable fused sensor glucose value based on signals from a plurality of redundant sensing electrodes, calibrating sensors, detecting interferents within close proximity of one or more sensing electrodes, and testing surface area characteristics of electroplated electrodes. Advantageously, impedance-related parameters can be defined that are substantially glucose-independent over specific ranges of frequencies. An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) enables implementation of the EIS-based diagnostics, fusion algorithms, and other processes based on measurement of EIS-based parameters.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing user data across multiple apps are disclosed. An example method includes, determining that an installation of a first app on a user device is completed; identifying a second app in which a user has been authenticated and has been installed on the user device; obtaining a second set of user information associated with the user from the second app; and configuring a user account of the user in the first app using the second set of user information. In some implementations, identifying the second app is executed in response to determining that the installation of the first app on the user device is completed. In some other implementations, identifying the second app is executed in response to a user selection of the first app after the installation.

Abstract: Gate oxide breakdown in the programming element of an OTP (One-Time Programmable) memory cell can vary widely. The resulting large variations in the conductivity of the programmed memory cells in an OTP memory cell array is used for a PUF (Physically Unclonable Function). A method of obtaining a PUF value from an OTP memory cell array is described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and materials for making analyte sensors having a plurality of layered elements such as amperometric glucose sensors that are used by diabetic individuals to monitor blood sugar concentrations. Embodiments of the invention utilize plasma deposition technologies to form thin films of adhesion promoting compositions useful in such sensors. Sensors that incorporate the thin film compositions formed by these processes exhibit a number of desirable characteristics.