Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a micro power supply in a vehicle includes a processor on the micro power supply communicating with a processor on a microcontroller via a communication link. The communication includes a desired output voltage of the programmable micro power supply. In response to the communicated desired output voltage, the programmable micro power supply adjusts an output voltage of a power converter to be the desired output voltage.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method that increases the throughput and output fidelity of a three-dimensional printer by providing a temperature controlled build platform that binds to viscous materials which the three-dimensional printer deposits on the build platform during the fabrication process and subsequently releases the finished product when the build platform is sufficiently cooled. The system provides computer controlled electronic means to modify the temperature gradient of the build platform variably during the build process to assure the quality and fidelity of a printed part produced by the three dimensional printer. The temperature control apparatus includes a set of thermoelectric cells that heat and cool portions of the build plate under software control. The temperature control apparatus also provides conductive materials including a plurality of heat pipes and a plurality of radiative devices that efficiently conduct heat to and from the build plate.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed herein for implementing a referral search. Methods may include retrieving candidate profile data and social connection data from at least one data source, where the candidate profile data characterizes one or more features associated with a plurality of candidates, and where the social connection data characterizes social connections between the plurality of candidates and a plurality of other entities. The methods may also include generating a first plurality of candidate profile data objects based on the retrieved candidate profile data and social connection data, where each of the first plurality of candidate profile data objects is associated with at least one candidate. The methods may further include generating an index data object based on the first plurality of candidate profile data objects.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed herein for implementing a referral processor. Systems include a profile data aggregator configured to aggregate data from at least one data source and generate candidate profile data based, at least in part, on the aggregated data. Systems include a connectivity metric generator configured to identify at least one connection between at least one candidate and at least one employee based on the candidate profile data. The connectivity metric generator may be configured to generate at least one connectivity metric based on the identified at least one connection. Systems include a referral processing engine configured to return the at least one candidate and the at least one employee as a result. The referral processing engine may be further configured to generate messages based on the at least one connectivity metrics. The messages may be configured to automate a referral of the at least one candidate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for generating connectivity metrics associated with a referral processor. Methods may include identifying a first plurality of candidates based on a plurality of search parameters, and identifying a plurality of social connections associated with the first plurality of candidates and a first plurality of employees. Methods may also include generating at least one connectivity metric associated with the first plurality of candidates based on the plurality of social connections, where the at least one connectivity metric characterizes a strength of at least one social connection between a candidate of the first plurality of candidates and an employee of the first plurality of employees. The methods may also include receiving a selection of at least one candidate and at least one employee, the selection being based, at least in part, on the at least one connectivity metric.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for implementing a referral processing engine. Methods may include identifying a candidate based on a plurality of search parameters, and identifying an employee based on social connection data identifying at least one social connection between the candidate and the employee. The methods may also include generating a first message configured to be sent to the employee, where the first message includes one or more data values characterizing features of the candidate and a job opportunity. The methods may also include receiving a first response from the employee, where the first response characterizes a referral decision of the employee. The methods may also include updating, based on the first response, at least one candidate profile data object stored in a data storage system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a micro power supply in a vehicle includes a processor on the micro power supply communicating with a processor on a microcontroller via a communication link. The communication includes a desired output voltage of the programmable micro power supply. In response to the communicated desired output voltage, the programmable micro power supply adjusts an output voltage of a power converter to be the desired output voltage.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a device for balancing a flow of electrical energy from a vehicle to an external power source is provided. The device comprises a balance circuit being configured to receive an input current signal from the power source and to transmit an output current signal to the external power source for charging a element in a vehicle. A differential resistance causes the input current signal and the output current signal to be different. A current measuring device is configured to generate an output differential signal indicating a difference between the input and output current signals. A current generating device is configured to generate a compensated current signal in response to the output differential signal and to adjust the output current signal with the compensated current signal such that the input and output current signals are generally similar to one another.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a device for balancing a flow of electrical energy from a vehicle to an external power source is provided. The device comprises a balance circuit being configured to receive an input current signal from the power source and to transmit an output current signal to the external power source for charging a element in a vehicle. A differential resistance causes the input current signal and the output current signal to be different. A current measuring device is configured to generate an output differential signal indicating a difference between the input and output current signals. A current generating device is configured to generate a compensated current signal in response to the output differential signal and to adjust the output current signal with the compensated current signal such that the input and output current signals are generally similar to one another.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for utilizing heat-energy produced as a by-product from a DC to DC converter for productive purposes. The method includes providing a DC to DC converter adapted to be installed into an incorporating arrangement, such as a transport vehicle. The DC to DC converter produces heat-energy as a by-product of operation. The DC to DC converter is arranged in thermal communication with a receiving arrangement, such as a windshield assembly, for transferring heat from the DC to DC converter to the receiving arrangement. The receiving arrangement is of a nature that is advantageously affected by heat transferred thereto from the DC to DC converter. The receiving arrangement is utilized as a heat sink for accepting heat-energy produced as a by-product from the DC to DC converter during operation and the heat sink advantageously cools the DC to DC converter during operation.

Abstract: The invention is a doped synthetic polymer materials for packaging of power electric assemblies. The polymer provides electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding using such materials as nickel, carbon fiber, aluminum or other such characteristic elements. The invention provides structural integrity for power electronic packaging, while reducing cost, size, weight and design flexibility over the prior art. The illustrated embodiment is a liquid cooled turbulent flow power electronic assembly.

Abstract: The invention is a doped synthetic polymer material for packaging of power electric assemblies. The polymer provides electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding using such materials as nickel, carbon fiber, aluminum or other such characteristic elements. The invention provides structural integrity for power electronic packaging, while reducing cost, size, weight and design flexibility over the prior art.

Abstract: Windshield wiping systems commonly include a parking control, which delivers power to a wiping motor, while waiting for the wipers to reach a parked position. When the wipers park, the parking control terminates power to the motor. The invention repeatedly exercises the parking control, in order to obtain intermittent wiper operation. That is, the invention allows parking to occur, and then waits for a short time. Next, the invention withdraws a wiper from parked status, and then allows the parking system to park again, and so on.