Abstract: Methods, computer systems and computer programs for generating a virtual representation of an interior space such as a room are provided. Techniques for capturing and normalizing sets of points for polygon mesh generation that utilize augmented reality toolkits are also described.

Abstract: An elevator test unit for testing the operation of an elevator system, the test unit including: a first input configured to receive a command input instructing the performance of a test operation in relation to an elevator car associated with the test unit; a first output configured, in response to receipt of the command input at the first input, to cause the generation of a first level request signal or a first simulated level request signal to be sent to a main elevator controller to cause the test operation; a second input configured to receive an indication of whether the test operation occurred successfully; and a second output configured to output a report based on the received indication.

Abstract: Methods, computer systems and computer programs for generating virtual representations of interior spaces such as rooms are provided. Some of the provided methods involve generating a polygon mesh representing the three-dimensional shape of an interior space from multiple sets of points. Techniques for capturing and normalizing the sets of points using augmented reality toolkits are also described. Another provided method involves scaling dimensions of pre-defined graphical models in order to generate refined models.

Abstract: Lead is recovered from lead paste of a lead acid battery in a continuous process. The lead paste is contacted with a base to generate a supernatant and a precipitate. The precipitate is separated from the supernatant, and is contacted with an alkane sulfonic acid to generate a mixture of lead ion solution and insoluble lead dioxide. The lead dioxide is reduced with a reducing agent to form lead oxide, and the lead oxide is combined with the lead ion solution to form a combined lead ion solution to so allow a continuous process without lead dioxide accumulation. Lead is recovered from the combined lead ion solution using electrolysis.

Abstract: Methods, computer systems and computer programs for generating a virtual representation of an interior space such as a room are provided. Techniques for capturing and normalizing sets of points for polygon mesh generation that utilize augmented reality toolkits are also described.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to enable an electronic system for use in connection with navigating a marine vessel to a desired position with respect to a waterline boundary. The system has one or potentially more light detection ranging (LIDAR) sensors for detecting structures across a region by vertically scanning the region using the LIDAR sensors. The system also includes a memory element configured to store characteristics of the detected structure. Additionally, the system includes a processing element that can identify a primary reference point associated with navigation of the marine vessel to the desired position based on the characteristics of the detected structure and display information about a current position of the marine vessel in relation to the desired position.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PJRS71B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PJRS71B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PJRS71B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PJRS71B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PJRS71B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PJRS71B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PSQD81B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PSQD81B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PSQD81B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PSQD81B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PSQD81B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PSQD81B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A closed loop electrochemical process of recovery of high-purity lead uses continuous formation of adherent lead on a cathode from an electrolyte that is used to dissolve desulfated lead paste.

Abstract: The disclosure provides processes for synthesizing compounds for use as CFTR modulators.

Abstract: A valve device includes a metal valve body defining a water passageway between an inlet and an outlet of the body. A valve seat of a different material than the valve body is insert-cast molded integral with the valve body. The configuration of the valve seat and the mass of the valve body surrounding the seat being sufficiently large reduces a chilling effect during molding such that a pressure-tight and waterproof interface is formed between adjacent surfaces of the valve body and the valve seat.

Abstract: A superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) for mobile magnetic sensing applications comprising: at least two Josephson junction electrically connected to a superconducting loop; and a resistive element connected in series with one of the Josephson junctions in the superconducting loop. The resistive element is disposed in the same superconducting loop as the at least two Josephson junctions.

Abstract: A superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) for mobile applications comprising: a superconducting flux transformer having a pickup coil and an input coil, wherein the input coil is inductively coupled to a Josephson junction; a resistive element connected in series between the pickup coil and the input coil so as to function as a high pass filter such that direct current (DC) bias current is prevented from flowing through the input coil; and a flux bias circuit electrically connected in parallel to the superconducting flux transformer between the pickup coil and the input coil so as to reduce motion-induced noise.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W090625F1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W090625F1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W090625F1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W090625F1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W090625F1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W090625F1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to enable a system for wide-range scanning of objects in three-dimensions. A broad-beam, laser-based transmitter is provided that is adapted to generate a scanning signal to be transmitted in a scanning direction toward an object to be scanned, a portion of the scanning signal being reflected by the object to be scanned. Additionally, a scanning signal collection lens is provided that is adapted to receive the portion of reflected scanning signal and to direct the reflected scanning signal to a mirror array, the mirror array adapted to selectively direct a directed portion of the reflected scanning signal as well as a detector lens adapted to receive the directed scanning signal, the collection lens adapted to focus the directed scanning signal resulting in a focused directed signal and a photoelectric detector adapted to convert the focused directed scanning signal into at least one electronic representation of a two-dimensional image.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for implementing a system for determining the range to a target object and orienting a map. In implementations, GPS data is used to determine the location of the system and an approximate distance from that location to the target. Based on the approximate distance, one or more parameters of operation of the system may be set. Modes of operation may be entered to further adjust parameters of operation. An optical pulse may then be projected at the target and its reflections collected and analyzed to calculate a distance measurement. A visual display may be adjusted based on the calculated distance estimate to the target.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W090428N1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W090428N1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W090428N1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W090428N1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W090428N1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W090428N1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A targeting system operable to be used with a bow to assist an operator with striking a target with an arrow. The targeting system comprising a processor, a target sighting window, a ranging module and a projector. The processor is operable to determine a range (distance) to the target and determine an orientation of the bow to strike the target. The processor is configured to present a first sighting element on the target sighting window and project a second sighting element onto the target sighting window. The projected second sighting element appears to be closer to the target than the first sighting element, which may be aligned with the second sighting element to aim the bow. The projector is also operable to present a variable compensated sighting mark onto the target sighting window that is indicative of a compensated targeting axis.

Abstract: Lead from lead acid battery scrap is recovered in two separate production streams as clean grid lead and as high-purity lead without smelting. In preferred aspects, lead recovery is performed in a continuous process that uses an aqueous electroprocessing solvent and electro-refining, and spent electroprocessing solvent can be recycled to the recovery process.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for implementing a system for determining the range to a target object and orienting a map. In implementations, GPS data is used to determine the location of the system and an approximate distance from that location to the target. Based on the approximate distance, one or more parameters of operation of the system may be set. Modes of operation may be entered to further adjust parameters of operation. An optical pulse may then be projected at the target and its reflections collected and analyzed to calculate a distance measurement. A visual display may be adjusted based on the calculated distance estimate to the target.