Abstract: A system and method for reinforcing a spa shell includes a structural support layer on an underside of the spa shell. The structural support layer may include an inner layer of rigidizer, a central foam layer, and an outer layer of rigidizer. The structural support layer may extend from a bottom side of the underside of the spa shell, across at least one sidewall of the underside of the spa shell to a lip of the spa shell, the structural support layer forming at least one rib along the sidewall of the underside of the spa shell.

Abstract: A wearable mask includes a light module attached to a cover. The light module includes an inlet for receiving air to be breathed in by the person, and an outlet that faces the person. Airflow paths extend between the inlet and the outlet, and receive air to be breathed in by the person. An ultraviolet (UV-C) light source emits anti-microbial light into the one or more airflow paths at a wavelength that kills microorganisms in the air in the one or more airflow paths. Walls at the inlet and outlet each includes one or more slits through which the air passes. The one or more slits of each wall are offset relative to the one or more slits of an adjacent wall to form staggered airflow paths that allow the air to pass through offset slits, but blocks the anti-microbial light from passing through the offset slits.

Abstract: Various embodiments that relate to local communication are discussed. A radio from one geographical area can enter a communication environment of a different geographical area. However, if the radio still functions consistent with the previous geographical area, then the radio will not blend into the new geographical area. Therefore, the radio can alter operational characteristics when entering the new geographical area such that the radio blends into the new geographical area from a radio frequency perspective.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R823 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R823 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R823 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R823, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R823 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R823 and methods of using maize variety X00R823 are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for assisting an operator in operating a machine. The method includes receiving, by a controller, a selection of a task of a plurality of tasks, each task associated with a corresponding movement pattern of the machine; sensing, by a sensor unit, at least one condition of at least one component of the machine associated with the selected task; and determining, by the controller, whether the condition is within a predetermined set of parameters associated with the selected task. In response to determining that the condition is not within the predetermined set of parameters, the method further includes generating, by the controller, an audible or a haptic signal associated with at least one of the condition or the at least one component.

Abstract: An aerospace battery may include a housing, a retaining seat disposed in the housing, and a battery pack core supported by the retaining seat in the housing. The battery pack core may include at least one cell district comprising a plurality of pouch cell batteries and at least one flexible cold plate disposed between at least two adjacent pouch cell batteries of the plurality of pouch cell batteries. The retaining seat may define a fluid delivery channel configured to couple to an inlet of a cooling channel of the flexible cold plate and a fluid return channel configured to couple to an outlet of the cooling channel of the flexible cold plate.

Abstract: An aerospace battery may include a housing and a battery pack core. The housing may include a thin dual layer casing. The battery pack core is disposed in the housing and may include at least one cell district that includes a plurality of pouch cell batteries. A ceramic material may surround the at least one cell district and a closed cell foam may fill open space between the ceramic material and the housing.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03P581 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03P581 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03P581 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03P581, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03P581 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03P581 and methods of using maize variety X03P581 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R819 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R819 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R819 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R819, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R819 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R819 and methods of using maize variety X00R819 are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of video recording comprises the steps of: rendering a field of view of a virtual environment for a first user of a head mounted display at a first resolution, rendering a view of the virtual environment outside the field of view of the first user at a second lower resolution than the first resolution, outputting the rendered field of view for display to the first user, and recording the combined render as a video for subsequent viewing by a second user; meanwhile a corresponding method of video playback comprises requesting to download or stream the video from a remote source, receiving the download or stream of the video from the remote source, and outputting at least part of the stream or video for display to a second user wearing a head mounted display, wherein the step of outputting the stream of video comprises detecting the field of view of the second user wearing the head mounted display, and providing the corresponding portion of the recorded stream or video for output to the head mounted di

Abstract: A video processing method for a circular panoramic video recording including an original field of view region at a first resolution and a further peripheral region outside the original field of view at a second, lower resolution, the method including the steps of performing spatial upscaling of the further peripheral region to a resolution higher than the second resolution.

Abstract: A system and method for summarizing suggested content and sharing the summarized suggested content is described. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method includes performing an analysis of text of a document, searching a document library for content elements and documents based on the analysis of the text, identifying candidate documents and candidate content based on the searching, presenting a list of candidate documents or candidate content with the document authoring application, receiving a selection of a candidate document or candidate content from the list in the document authoring application, and providing the selected candidate document to a collaborative content sharing platform, the collaborative content sharing platform configured to generate a graphical user interface that displays a list of shared documents, the shared documents includes candidate documents selected by one or more users of a group of users that share access to the collaborative content sharing platform.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structural multilayer composite comprising a layer of leather in contact with at least one monolayer comprising parallel aligned fibers and a matrix material. The composite may further comprise film layer(s) that may be breathable and/or waterproof. The structural multilayer composite material is suitable for use in clothing and outdoor gear and apparel.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00N537 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00N537 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00N537 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00N537, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00N537 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00N537 and methods of using maize variety X00N537 are disclosed.

Abstract: Battery packs for aircraft are provided, as are aircraft comprising such battery packs. One such battery pack comprises: a housing enclosing a plurality of battery cells; and an air channel. The air channel is connectable to an aircraft air inlet and an aircraft air outlet whereby, during flight of the aircraft, air enters the aircraft through the air inlet, passes through the battery pack air channel and exits the aircraft through the air outlet. At least a portion of a surface of the air channel is in thermal contact with the battery cells, whereby air flowing through the air channel exchanges heat with the battery cells through the surface of the air channel without entering the housing and contacting the battery cells.

Abstract: Aircraft with battery thermal regulation systems, including: an aircraft air inlet and an aircraft air outlet; a battery pack including battery cells; and a battery thermal regulation system including a first air channel, a surface of which is in thermal communication with the battery cells so that air flowing through the first air channel exchanges heat with the cells through the surface; and an airflow device for driving an airflow. The battery thermal regulation system has a first and a second mode operation. In the first mode, the first air channel is fluidly connected with the aircraft air inlet and the aircraft air outlet whereby, during flight of the aircraft, air can enter the aircraft through the air inlet, flow through the first air channel and exit the aircraft through the air outlet. In the second mode, the airflow device drives an airflow through the first air channel.

Abstract: An aircraft including a battery pack having a plurality of battery cells arranged to vent into a venting region of the battery pack. A path is defined between the venting region and an exterior of the aircraft, whereby thermal products vented by the cells can exit the aircraft via the path. In some embodiments, the venting region is or is in fluid communication with an air channel through which air flows from an aircraft air inlet to an aircraft air outlet. In other embodiments, the path joins the venting region and an opening in an external surface of the aircraft.

Abstract: Methods for thermally regulating batteries of aircraft are provided. The aircraft comprises: an air inlet; an air outlet; a battery pack comprising battery cells; and an air channel in fluid communication with the air inlet and the air outlet, a surface of the air channel being in thermal communication with the battery cells whereby air flowing through the air channel exchanges heat with the battery cells through the surface of the air channel. The methods comprise: connecting an external supply of air to the air inlet of the aircraft; and delivering a flow of air through the air channel using the external supply of air. A kit comprising the aircraft and the external supply of air is also provided.

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a front panel that defines an opening, a drum accessible via the opening and configured for processing laundry, an access panel pivotably coupled to the front panel and operable to pivot between first and second conditions, and a first lint filter pivotably coupled to the front panel and operable to pivot relative to the front panel between a use position and a maintenance position in the second condition of the access panel. The access panel covers the first lint filter in the first condition, and access to the first lint filter is provided in the second condition of the access panel.