Abstract: A process for producing a polyurethane or polyisocyanurate construction board, the process comprising of providing an A-side reactant stream that includes an isocyanate-containing compound; providing a B-side reactant stream that includes a polyol, where the B-side reactant steam includes a blowing agent mixture including isopentane and a blowing agent additive that has a Hansen Solubility Parameter (?t) that is greater than 15 MPa0.5; and mixing the A-side reactant stream with the B-side reactant stream to produce a reaction mixture.

Abstract: A large field-of-view adaptive optics retinal imaging system and method with common optical path beam scanning, the system comprises: a light source module (1), an adaptive optics module (2), a beam scanning module (3), a defocus compensation module (4), a sight beacon module (6), a pupil monitoring module (7), a detection module (8), a control module (9) and an output module (10). The beam scanning module is configured in different scanning modes for carrying out different scanning imaging functions including a large field-of-view imaging function, a small field-of-view high-resolution imaging function and a large field-of-view high-resolution imaging function. The system is simple in structure, and the common optical path structure can obtain three types of retinal imaging images, which meets the requirements of different application scenarios and improves the application range of retinal imaging.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition comprising the following components: A) at least one ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer; B) a peroxide; C) at least one filler selected from one or more carbon black samples, MgO, or a combination thereof; and optionally, at least one filler selected from silica, ZnO, CaCO3, Al (OH)3, Mg (OH)2, or a combination thereof; D) a calculated P content from 0.010 wt % to 0.300 wt %, based on the weight of the composition, and wherein the calculated P content is the calculated content the phosphorus element present in one or more phosphate compounds selected from Structure 1 below: O?P (OR1) (OR2) (OR3) (Structure 1), wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each, independently, selected from i) a non-aromatic hydrocarbon or ii) a non-aromatic hydrocarbon comprising at least one heteroatom, excluding P.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are described herein that provide a serverless, multi-engine, multi-user data lake indexing subsystem and application programming interface. Indexes are defined as derived datasets and stored on the data lake in a universal format that enables disparate engines to create and/or discover indexes for workload optimization. Embodiment of indexes enable stateful control and management of an index via metadata included in the index and stored on the data lake.

Abstract: Techniques for informing a network of an application's service-level agreement (SLA) objective(s) so the network can ensure the SLA is met end-to-end, thereby allowing core network support of deterministic SLA and application-based routing without using network-based application recognition (NBAR) and/or compromising user privacy. The techniques may include receiving a first connection request to establish a network-domain connection between different network domains that meets or exceeds a service level objective. Based on the first connection request, the network-domain connection may be established between the different network domains to meet or exceed the service-level objective. In some examples, a second connection request may be received to establish a tunnel between a source application and a destination application, which are disposed in the different network domains.

Abstract: A coil is electrically connected with an energy storage unit via circuitry. The coil wirelessly receives power from a cellular phone adjacent to the coil for transfer to the energy storage unit via the circuitry, and wirelessly receives data from the cellular phone. The coil may also wirelessly transfer power and data to the cellular phone.

Abstract: A communication method, apparatus, and system are disclosed, to provide a mechanism of mobility, of a terminal device that supports private networks, between the private networks. The method includes: a first access network device determines, based on a first list, a target cell that belongs to a target first network, where the first list includes an identity of at least one first network to which a terminal device subscribes. The first access network device sends a first message to a second access network device that serves the target cell, the first message carries a second list, the second list is used to enable the second access network device to determine the identity of the at least one first network to which the terminal device subscribes.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for multi-connectivity, the method comprising selecting by a user equipment, based on an uplink transmission power to a first node and an uplink transmission power to at least one second node, a Radio Resource Control, RRC, connection for transmitting measurement reports and transmitting by the user equipment, using the selected RRC connection, a measurement report associated with a transmission of the first node and/or a measurement report associated with a transmission of the at least one second node.

Abstract: The present application discloses a camera module that includes a base, a guide shaft, a first piezo assembly, a second piezo assembly, a first optical assembly, and a second optical assembly. The first piezo assembly includes a first stator and a first driven element. The first stator includes a first piezo element and a first fixing element. A first cantilever of the first fixing element is configured to amplify vibration generated by the first piezo element in an energized state, and cooperate with the first driven element to drive the first optical assembly to slide. The second piezo assembly includes a second stator and a second driven element, and the second stator includes a second piezo element and a second fixing element. A second cantilever of the second fixing element cooperates with the second driven element to drive the second optical assembly to slide.

Abstract: Apparatus for delivering a surgical mesh, the apparatus comprising: a hollow outer tube having a distal end and a proximal end; a distal housing mounted to the distal end of the hollow outer tube; a hollow inner tube having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the hollow inner tube is slidably disposed within the hollow outer tube; a central rod having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the central rod is slidably disposed within the hollow inner tube; an actuation element mounted to the proximal end of the central rod; and a surgical mesh carriage comprising a plurality of legs, wherein each of the plurality of legs comprises a first hinged end mounted to the distal end of the hollow inner tube and a second hinged end mounted to the distal end of the central rod.

Abstract: The present invention provides a server platform in communication with a plurality of user devices. The server platform retrieves and transmits data regarding a live broadcast event to the plurality of user devices and provides an interactive activity related to the live broadcast event. In one embodiment, in order to account for delays between the broadcasts of different players, the server platform utilizes at least one graphical element and/or at least one audiovisual element of the live broadcast event to generate separate pools of players participating in the interactive activity, thereby increasing fairness.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for displaying graphical objects in a user interface of a mobile device. In one embodiment, methods may include receiving a request to display a primary status associated with a plurality of facilities, querying at least one database for data associated with each one of the plurality of facilities, calculating a score for each one of the plurality of facilities based on the associated data, determining the primary status associated with each one of the plurality of facilities based by comparing the score with threshold rules, selecting a primary graphical object style for each one of the plurality of facilities based on the primary status, and generating for display a user interface screen including primary graphical objects in a screen of the mobile device, wherein the primary graphical objects include the respective selected style.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion compound is provided. The photoelectric conversion compound has a structure represented by formula (I): wherein D represents an inorganic luminescent group; each of R1, R2, and R3 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group; R4 represents a single bond or a C1-6 alkylene group; m represents an integer of 1-10; k represents an integer of 1-1,000; and n represents an integer of 1-10,000.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a linear ion trap and a charged particle source coupled to one another in a vacuum housing. The linear ion trap has a longitudinal axis and a trapping region configured to store analyte ions. The charged particle source has a conduit, a pulse valve, and a discharge device. The conduit extends towards the trapping region in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the linear ion trap and has an entrance and an exit. The pulse valve is disposed in fluid communication with the conduit and is configured to release a gas pulse from a gas supply into the entrance of the conduit. The discharge device is electrically coupled to an electrical potential supply and disposed between the entrance and the exit of the conduit.

Abstract: A treatment for a large body of water to make the water suitable for recreational purposes is disclosed. A sedimentation zone and a dissipation zone are designated in the water body. A disinfection method based on a CT index and a flocculant composition are utilized in the sedimentation zone to aid in the settling of different microorganisms and/or contaminants. Also, the water in the sedimentation zone is minimally disturbed to facilitate the sedimentation process. A permanent chlorine residual is maintained in the dissipation zone by adding an efficient amount of a chlorine disinfectant such that at least a 0.5 mg/L free chlorine level is maintained in the water volume. Water is injected into the dissipation zone by means of one or more inlet nozzles. Along with natural currents produced by winds and water temperature differences, a water dissipation pattern from within the dissipation zone into the sedimentation zone is generated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a voltage regulation apparatus, a chip and an electronic device. The apparatus comprises: a voltage output module; a first voltage generation module; a second voltage generation module; a voltage regulation module used for regulating a first comparison voltage according to an input voltage so that the first voltage generation module outputs a regulated first comparison voltage, or regulating a second comparison voltage according to the input voltage so that the second voltage generation module outputs a regulated second comparison voltage; and a control signal generation module used for outputting a control signal according to the regulated first comparison voltage or the regulated second comparison voltage, so that the voltage output module obtains an output voltage according to the control signal and the input voltage.

Abstract: A fleet management system may create and manage tasks within an environment associated with fulfilling, sorting, inducting, and/or distributing packages, such as a warehouse, packaging facility, sortation center, or distribution center. The fleet management system may assign the tasks to agents within the environment. Each of the agents may have capabilities or tasks that the agents are configured to perform and the fleet management system may use these capabilities to assign the tasks to the agents. Additionally, tasks may be assigned based on a location of the agents within the environment. As tasks are generated, the fleet management system may determine a suitable agent to perform the task and may transmit instructions to the agent for carrying out the task. The fleet management system may provide a centralized platform to manage agents, optimize the assignment of tasks, and increase productivity within the environments.

Abstract: A level shifter includes a low-level adjustment circuit, a comparator circuit, and a high-level adjustment circuit. The low-level adjustment circuit pulls down a level of one between a first input node and a second input node to a first low supply voltage. The comparator outputs a one having higher level between the level of the first input node and a second low supply voltage to a first output node, wherein the second low supply voltage is higher than the first low supply voltage. The high-level adjustment circuit selectively adjusts the level of the first output node according to the level of the first input node and the level of the second input node to generate an output signal.

Abstract: A device is disclosed. The device includes an exterior conveyor and a storage area. The exterior conveyor is configured to convey baggage to and from the storage area. The baggage may be sorted to the storage area by a lateral sorter and a vertical sorter. The baggage be conveyed from a front of the storage area to a rear of the storage area by a storage area conveyor.

Abstract: A system manages a network using a graphical user interface (GUI) that maps the network. The mapping includes a topology of network layers and includes the generation of a path through the network, which may use virtualization technology. The path may be an AB network path that is automatically discovered and may be compared with a golden path.