Abstract: An audio system includes a sound output device, a microphone, and processing circuitry. The microphone is configured to capture environmental audio. The processing circuitry is configured to analyze the environmental audio to identify one or more properties of environmental audio conditions. The processing circuitry is configured to adjust one or more sound presentation parameters based on the one or more properties of the environmental audio conditions to account for the environmental audio conditions. The processing circuitry is configured to operate the sound output device to output audio according to the one or more sound presentation parameters.

Abstract: A transmitter for inground use controls a depth signal transmit power in relation to a data signal transmit power such that one reception range of the depth signal at least approximately matches another, different reception range of the data signal. A portable device can form a system with the transmitter in which the portable device scans a plurality of frequencies within at least one low frequency depth signal range to measure the electromagnetic noise at each one of the plurality of frequencies and identify at least one of the frequencies as a potential depth frequency for the transmitter. The portable device can include a dual mode filter having a rebar mode and a normal mode filter. The depth signal frequency is dynamically positionable in relation to low frequency noise.

Abstract: A mobile device accessory comprising a base that affixes to a mobile device, and a rotating element, such as a rotary ball-bearing disc, coupled to said base allowing for the device to spin along the axis of the rotating element. The accessory may further comprise hinged or extendable arms. The accessory may further comprise a power source or motor for rotating the accessory. The accessory may further comprise a control circuit coupled to a software application capable of controlling the rotation of the spinning element.

Abstract: A system and method for a tailgate panel and modification. The tailgate panel has holes for coupling to a tailgate. The tailgate panel further includes a cup holder void and a cup holder coupled within the cup holder void. The panel is installed on a tailgate. The tailgate panel converts a previously unusable tailgate into a substantially planar and usable space.

Abstract: A bearing assembly may include an integral sensor module retained within a bore in the bearing housing. The sensor module includes at least one strain gauge oriented to sense a compressive load acting on the bearing housing. The sensor module may be retained within the bore under an axial compressive load. The sensor module may include a power source and a wired or wireless communications module for transmitting information indicative of the compressive load to an external instrument or other system.

Abstract: An accelerometer arrangement and method are described for determining accelerations of an inground tool. First and second triaxial accelerometers are supported such that a normal sensing axis of the first triaxial accelerometer is at least generally orthogonal to the normal sensing axis of the second triaxial accelerometer for determining the accelerations along the three orthogonal axes based on a combination of sensing axis outputs from one or both of the triaxial accelerometers. A weaker sensing axis of one triaxial accelerometer can be supported at least approximately normal to a weaker sensing axis of another triaxial accelerometer such that the weaker axes are not used. The triaxial accelerometers can be supported such that one axis of one accelerometer can be redundant with respect to another axis of another accelerometer. One triaxial accelerometer can be mounted on a tilted plane with respect to another triaxial accelerometer.

Abstract: A mobile device accessory comprising a base that affixes to a mobile device, and a rotating element, such as a rotary ball-bearing disc, coupled to said base allowing for the device to spin along the axis of the rotating element. The accessory may further comprise hinged or extendable arms. The accessory may further comprise a power source or motor for rotating the accessory. The accessory may further comprise a control circuit coupled to a software application capable of controlling the rotation of the spinning element.

Abstract: A sonde is receivable in a housing of an inground tool for transmitting an electromagnetic locating signal. The sonde is configured for monitoring a cumulative active run-time of its operation and for external transfer of the cumulative active run-time. A receiver receives the cumulative active run-time and provides at least one indication based on the cumulative active run-time.

Abstract: A polyurethane or polyurethane-urea composition with reduced cold hardening being the reaction product of: a) at least one block copolymer of A-B-A type with an average number molecular weight of 1000 to 5000 g/mol, and being the reaction product of a poly(alkylene oxide) diol and a cyclic lactone or ether, the poly(alkylene oxide) diol being present in the range 30-70 wt % of the block copolymer and the cyclic lactone or ether is present in the range 30-70 wt, and b) at least one diisocyanate, and associated uses of the same.

Abstract: An accelerometer arrangement and method are described for determining accelerations of an inground tool. First and second triaxial accelerometers are supported such that a normal sensing axis of the first triaxial accelerometer is at least generally orthogonal to the normal sensing axis of the second triaxial accelerometer for determining the accelerations along the three orthogonal axes based on a combination of sensing axis outputs from one or both of the triaxial accelerometers. A weaker sensing axis of one triaxial accelerometer can be supported at least approximately normal to a weaker sensing axis of another triaxial accelerometer such that the weaker axes are not used. The triaxial accelerometers can be supported such that one axis of one accelerometer can be redundant with respect to another axis of another accelerometer. One triaxial accelerometer can be mounted on a tilted plane with respect to another triaxial accelerometer.

Abstract: An audio system includes a sound output device, a microphone, and processing circuitry. The microphone is configured to capture environmental audio. The processing circuitry is configured to analyze the environmental audio to identify one or more properties of environmental audio conditions. The processing circuitry is configured to adjust one or more sound presentation parameters based on the one or more properties of the environmental audio conditions to account for the environmental audio conditions. The processing circuitry is configured to operate the sound output device to output audio according to the one or more sound presentation parameters.

Abstract: A transmitter is carried proximate to an inground tool for sensing a plurality of operational parameters relating to the inground tool. The transmitter customizes a data signal to characterize one or more of the operational parameters for transmission from the inground tool based on the operational status of the inground tool. A receiver receives the data signal and recovers the operational parameters. Advanced data protocols are described. Pitch averaging and enhancement of dynamic pitch range for accelerometer readings are described based on monitoring mechanical shock and vibration of the inground tool.

Abstract: Systems and methods of use are presented that resize a displayed program presentation based on a requested television size, which allows a single large display monitor (television) to act as a proxy of all the smaller television sizes available in a given model line of televisions. The resized program is presented on the display monitor with a physical size larger than the requested size. Pricing information for the requested television size is superimposed on the presented resized program. Outlines for intermediate sizes of televisions of the same make and model to that of the display monitor are also presented in the presented program, including size and price indicators for the intermediate sizes. Multiple display monitors, each having a separate media player, can be implemented in a retail environment so as to allow several makes and models to be compared. Sync signals keep video transmitted by the media players synchronized.

Abstract: A transmitter is carried proximate to an inground tool for sensing a plurality of operational parameters relating to the inground tool. The transmitter customizes a data signal to characterize one or more of the operational parameters for transmission from the inground tool based on the operational status of the inground tool. A receiver receives the data signal and recovers the operational parameters. Advanced data protocols are described. Pitch averaging and enhancement of dynamic pitch range for accelerometer readings are described based on monitoring mechanical shock and vibration of the inground tool.

Abstract: A hose connection system for connecting a hose to a gas turbine engine. The hose connection system may include a connection fitting and a connection tool. The connection fitting may include a first member to be attached to the gas turbine engine, a mating component to be attached to the hose, and a splined second member to be torqued onto the first member. The connection tool may include a drive wheel with a number of drive wheel splines such that the drive wheel splines torque the splined second member onto the first member.

Abstract: A transmitter for inground use controls a depth signal transmit power in relation to a data signal transmit power such that one reception range of the depth signal at least approximately matches another, different reception range of the data signal. A portable device can form a system with the transmitter in which the portable device scans a plurality of frequencies within at least one low frequency depth signal range to measure the electromagnetic noise at each one of the plurality of frequencies and identify at least one of the frequencies as a potential depth frequency for the transmitter. The portable device can include a dual mode filter having a rebar mode and a normal mode filter. The depth signal frequency is dynamically positionable in relation to low frequency noise.

Abstract: A transmitter is carried proximate to an inground tool for sensing a plurality of operational parameters relating to the inground tool. The transmitter customizes a data signal to characterize one or more of the operational parameters for transmission from the inground tool based on the operational status of the inground tool. A receiver receives the data signal and recovers the operational parameters. Advanced data protocols are described. Pitch averaging and enhancement of dynamic pitch range for accelerometer readings are described based on monitoring mechanical shock and vibration of the inground tool.

Abstract: A transmitter for inground use controls a depth signal transmit power in relation to a data signal transmit power such that one reception range of the depth signal at least approximately matches another, different reception range of the data signal. A portable device can form a system with the transmitter in which the portable device scans a plurality of frequencies within at least one low frequency depth signal range to measure the electromagnetic noise at each one of the plurality of frequencies and identify at least one of the frequencies as a potential depth frequency for the transmitter. The portable device can include a dual mode filter having a rebar mode and a normal mode filter. The depth signal frequency is dynamically positionable in relation to low frequency noise.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method for performing directional beamforming according to an anticipated position may include accessing environment data indicating a sound source within an environment. The device may include various audio hardware components configured to generate steerable audio beams. The method may also include identifying the location of the sound source within the environment based on the accessed environment data, and then steering the audio beams of the device to the identified location of the sound source within the environment. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laboratory apparatus, comprising a UV radiation device which has at least one UV lamp to carry out a disinfection process, and a control device to control the UV lamp, wherein the control device is designed to specify a duration (t) during which the UV lamp is operated during the disinfection process. The control device is designed to specify the duration (t) using a control function stored in the control device as a function of the operating time (d) of the UV lamp, in such a manner that the duration (t) increases with increasing operating time (d). The present invention further relates to a method for operating such a laboratory apparatus.