Abstract: A crop processing roll has the outer cylindrical surface thereof hardened differently at selected areas along the axial length of the crop processing roll. Typically, the high wear areas on at least one end of the crop processing roll have higher levels of hardening, while the low wear area at the central portion of the roll has a lesser level of hardening. The preferable system for hardening is a High Velocity Air Fuel system in which a powdered carbide and metal is mixed in a combustion chamber with air and fuel before applied through an injection gun at different flow rates to selected areas on the crop processing roll. Alternatively, the crop processing roll can be segmented with various segments having different levels of surface hardening, which can be done by conventional heat treating, electroplating or HVAF application of material, and assembled as appropriate to position hardened areas where needed.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body, a bonnet coupled to the valve body, a stem within the stem bore, a bonnet cap axially aligned with the bonnet along a stem bore axis, and a valve drive train coupled to the stem. The valve assembly also includes a first eutectic ring, positioned between a bonnet cap interior surface and an upper shelf of the valve drive train, the first eutectic ring blocking axially upward movement of the valve drive train when in a solid state, and a second eutectic ring, positioned between a lower bonnet cap interior surface and a lower shelf of the valve drive train to fill a gap, wherein the bonnet cap is configured to move in an axially downward direction after the first and second eutectic ring transition to a flowable state.

Abstract: A vehicle includes ignition controls operable between an active state and an inactive state and a storage compartment operable between a locked state and an unlocked state. An electronic control unit (ECU) is configured to detect one of the active state and the inactive state of the ignition controls and includes data processing hardware and memory hardware that stores a security monitoring system. The security monitoring system includes an alarm and a security monitoring application that is configured to execute a delay mode including a tiered proactive measure. The delay mode is configured to delay translation of the storage compartment from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to a security event.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for generating a Virtual Reality (VR) simulation. By combining physical and simulated data from a physical, virtual mobile device and virtual environment and rendering that within a VR simulation, the system can give the developer a more hands-on accurate representation and feel for how their mobile app can work at a real-world environment. This VR simulation assists a developer to cut down on iteration and travel time when developing, debugging, and testing their mobile apps/games for real-world environments, location-based entertainment (LBE) venues including indoor or outdoor installations.

Abstract: A bogie assembly includes a bolster having a plate on which a rail vehicle is supported, and side frames disposed on opposite sides of the plate of the bolster. The side frames can have pedestal jaw ends that can couple with wheelsets of the rail vehicle. The side frames can have openings sized to receive the bolster and springs between spring seats of the side frames in the openings and the bolster. The side frames also can include unit guide pockets that can receive brake beams that move during engagement or release of brake shoes from wheels in the wheelsets. The unit guide pockets can be located below the spring seats in the side frames.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, in particular a floor panel, ceiling panel, wall panel, or alternative surface covering panel. The invention also relates to a decorative covering, in particular a floor covering, ceiling covering, wall covering, or alternative surface covering, comprising a plurality of decorative panels according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for producing a decorative panel, in particular a decorative panel according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to a system for producing a decorative panel, in particular a decorative panel according to the invention and/or wherein is use made of the method according to the invention.

Abstract: An access assembly for a high voltage box or inverter which reduces the associated risk of exposure to charged components, such as high voltage power electronics, where an interlock is required. The access is limited so that the system may deactivate some functionality, and/or internal devices are discharged to allow safe access. The access assembly includes a wireless detection method using a sensor circuit paired with a magnet that detects if a cover or connector is removed. The magnet is mounted to the cover or connector. This detection may be made through walls of non-magnetic material, which avoids the incorporation of extra components such as PCBs or a pigtail harness, enables a much simpler EMC shielding by avoiding unwanted openings, and simplifies assembly by reducing required operations and processes. The access assembly may be used for applications where controlled access is required for installation or service of power electronic products.

Abstract: A computing system receives a request to generate one or more narrative frameworks for a worksheet. The worksheet is hosted by a third party server. The computing system interfaces with the third party server to retrieve data associated with the worksheet. The computing system infers attributes of the worksheet from the retrieved data. The attributes correspond to a type of data represented in the worksheet. The computing system generates a narrative template for the one or more narrative frameworks. The computing system generates one or more data variables for the one or more narrative frameworks based on the generated narrative template. The computing system constructs the one or more narrative frameworks by selectively retrieving data from the worksheet for each data variable of the one or more data variables in the narrative framework.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for enabling access to a resource in a secured manner. A token request from an application executing in a first computing environment may be received in a second computing environment. The second computing environment may assign a trust level to the received token request that indicates that the first computing environment may not be trusted. The token request, along with the trust level, may be provided to an authorization server to generate an authorization token that includes a trust indication indicative of the trust level of the second computing environment. When the application executing in the second computing environment transmits the authorization token to a resource manager to access a resource, the resource manager may be configured to perform a precautionary action to protect the resource prior to providing access, such as creating a backup of the resource.

Abstract: A device includes: a processor, and a memory storing executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor, alone or in combination with other processors, to provide the following: a user interface comprising administrator access to a collaboration system, the user interface comprising a control to invoke an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant function; and an Application Programming Interface (API) to, in response to activation of the control, download user activity data for the collaboration system, generate a prompt for a Large Language Model (LLM) comprising the user activity data and instructing the LLM to generate a report based on the user activity data, and submit the prompt to the LLM and receive the report generated by the LLM. The user interface provides the report and controls for administrative actions suggested by the report.

Abstract: A control device for controlling power delivered to an electrical load includes a faceplate subassembly and a main control module. The faceplate subassembly includes a faceplate, a button, a circuit board, and a back cover. The faceplate includes a front surface and an opposed rear surface, and an opening extending therebetween with the button disposed in the opening in the faceplate. The back cover is positioned adjacent to the circuit board and defines a plurality of holes. A shaft of a post extending from the faceplate is disposed in one of the holes in the back cover and an end of the post is enlarged such that the back cover is captured between the end of the post and the rear surface of the faceplate. The main control module is configured to cause power delivered to the electrical load to be adjusted in response to depression of the button.

Abstract: A customized highlight sequence depicting multiple events, and based on a user's personal characteristics, interests, and/or preferences, is generated and presented. The events can be sporting events, entertainment events, and/or the like. For example, in the context of sporting events, a determination is made as to what types of sports, teams, leagues, players, plays, and/or the like are of interest to the user. In at least one embodiment, the amount of time available to the user can be obtained, so that the length of the highlight sequence can be tailored to the available time. A customized highlight sequence is then generated and presented, containing those specific portions of the sporting events that are likely to be of interest, arranged in a manner that is likely to be entertaining to the user and comports with the time restrictions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing multiple techniques to a customer premises equipment to acquire network connectivity. A method for acquiring an Internet Protocol (IP) lease includes sending, by a network device at a customer premises to a service provider system, a request for a preferred acquisition posture, where the network device is provisioned with multiple acquisition postures including the preferred acquisition posture, receiving, by the network device from the service provider system, a selected acquisition posture, attempting, by the network device, to acquire the IP lease using the selected acquisition posture, and operating, by the network device, using the acquired IP lease.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a contactor device which may include a housing including a tank and a lid, wherein there is a seal between the tank and the lid, at least one liquid inlet, at least one gas inlet, a bed of a contact medium contained within the tank and positioned over a barrier having a plurality of through holes, at least one liquid outlet, at least one gas outlet, and a guide plate positioned to prevent the liquid from reaching the gas outlet. Methods of operating a contactor device are also described and may include methods of capturing and converting carbon dioxide to commercially useful materials.

Abstract: A method and related system for visualizing search result information based on sentiment includes operations to retrieve sentiment scores associated with retrieved records associated with display scores and comprising values in a latent space, determining a centering sentiment based on the sentiment scores, and determining sentiment ranges and subranges based on the centering sentiment. The method further includes selecting a first record based on display scores of records within the first subrange, sending data comprising the sentiment range to a client device that causes the client device to present a visualization of a region bounded by the sentiment range. The visualization includes a first shape representing the first record positioned in a first subregion associated with a positive sentiment and a second shape representing a record within the second subrange positioned in a second subregion associated with a negative sentiment.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of producing a fluoroolefin comprises coupling 3,3-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (CF3—CF2—CHCl2) in a liquid phase in the presence of a catalyst to form a composition comprising 1,1,1,2,2,5,5,6,6,6-decafluoro-3-hexene (CF3CF2CH?CHCF2CF3). In another embodiment, a method of producing a fluoroolefin comprises coupling 1,1,1-trichloropentafluoropropane (CF3—CF2—CCl3) in a vapor phase in the presence of a first catalyst to form a composition comprising 3,4-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2,5,5,6,6,6-decafluoro-3-hexene (CF3—CF2—CCl?CCl—CF2—CF3). The method may further include forming the CF3—CF2—CCl3 in a vapor phase from CF3CF2CHmCl3-m and chlorine (Cl2). The method may further include hydrodechlorinating the 3,4-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2,5,5,6,6,6-decafluoro-3-hexene with hydrogen (H2) in a vapor phase in the presence of a second catalyst to form a composition comprising CF3CF2CH?CHCF2CF3 and 3-chloro-1,1,1,2,2,5,5,6,6,6-decafluoro-3-hexene (CF3CF2CCl?CHCF2CF3).

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for detecting compromise of a plurality of co-located interaction cards; including: receiving interaction information indicating that an interaction has been processed, the interaction information indicating that one of the plurality of co-located interaction cards was used in the interaction, the one of the plurality of co-located interaction cards used in the interaction having limited authorized interaction modalities. Based on a determination that the interaction was processed via an unauthorized modality, it is determined that all of the plurality of co-located interaction cards are potentially compromised. In response to determining that all of the plurality of co-located interaction cards are potentially compromised, corrective actions may be taken including: sending an alert to a cardholder; sending an alert to an issuer of at least one of the plurality of co-located interaction cards; or locking each of the plurality of co-located interaction cards.

Abstract: A weather detection system for a vehicle includes a weather sensor configured to sense an environmental condition of a region external to the vehicle in an operable state, an actuator for controlling a response to the environmental condition, a network interface configured to access weather data from a vehicle fleet, and control circuitry in communication with the weather sensor and the actuator. The control circuitry is configured to access the weather data via the network interface, compare the weather data to the environmental condition, detect an inoperable state of the weather sensor based on the comparison, and control the actuator based on detection of the inoperable state.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for uplink (UL) waveform Dynamic Switching (DS) in a wireless communication system are disclosed. During operation, a gNB initiates the method by sending a configuration to a user equipment (UE) indicating the use of a first waveform for uplink (UL) transmission. Subsequently, the gNB receives data from the UE transmitted using the first waveform for a predetermined duration and a first report that includes the physical characteristics of the first waveform. The gNB then transmits another configuration to the UE, specifying the use of a second waveform for UL transmission. The gNB then receives data from the UE transmitted using the second waveform for the predetermined duration with a second report detailing the physical characteristics of the second waveform. The gNB then sends a message to the UE, instructing it to utilize the first waveform or the second waveform for UL transmission.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method automatically determines a networked data center architecture. In the method, a database describing capabilities of a data center provider is assembled. The database describes capabilities of a plurality of data centers of the data center provider. A specification of requirements for the networked data center architecture is received. The specification describes data processing and connectivity requirements of a customer of a data center provider. The database is searched to determine a solution including a plurality of connections and data center that satisfy the specification. Based on the searching, the solution is output as a recommendation to provide the networked data center architecture. In another embodiment, options for a networked data center architecture are visualized. In yet another embodiment, API calls are made to provision the networked data center architecture.