Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the speed of a vehicle traveling over a terrain. The methods comprise: predicting, by a mobile device (MD), a queue length defined by the number of vehicles in a queue at a downstream intersection based on a traffic volume and vehicle speeds that were detected during a past period of time by a detector located at or near an upstream intersection; sensing, by MD's sensor(s), the vehicle's velocity and location; computing a distance to a downstream intersection from the vehicle's location; generating a desired speed for the vehicle based on the traffic volume and vehicle speeds, signal phase and timing data for at least the next two cycles, the predicted queue length at the downstream intersection, the vehicle's velocity and location, the distance to the downstream intersection, and a current time; and using the desired speed to facilitate control of the speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: A hybrid energy system is configured to carry a power load for a generator configured to output a first AC signal. The hybrid energy system includes a battery bank, a DC/DC converter, an AC/DC converter, and a DC/AC converter. The battery bank includes a plurality of batteries and outputs a first DC signal. The DC/DC converter, operating in a first mode, receives and converts the first DC signal into a second DC signal, which is output to a DC bus. The AC/DC converter receives and converts the first AC signal into a third DC signal. The second DC signal and the third DC signal are tied together on the DC bus. The DC/AC converter receives and converts the second DC signal from the DC bus into a plurality of second AC signals, which are output to an AC outlet interface.

Abstract: Wood template-supported phase change material (PCM) composite having thermal energy storage applications. A wood template-supported PCM may include a wood template that has had at least a portion of its xylan and/or lignin removed and saturated with a PCM. The PCM may be stabilized with a cross linkable network for improved infiltration into the wood template. The wood template-supported PCM composite may be formed by extracting xylan and/or lignin from the wood to create a wood template, densifying at least a portion of the wood template, and inserting a PCM into the wood template.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method that includes utilizing a microorganism for the converting of a substrate to an acid contained in a mixture that includes the acid and water, maintaining a pH of the mixture to less than 5, and treating the mixture with a first stream comprising an organic.

Abstract: Generalizations of quantum amplitude amplification and amplitude estimation algorithms work with non-boolean oracles (by way of definition, the action of a non-boolean oracle U? on an eigenstate |x is to apply a state-dependent phase-shift ?(x); unlike boolean oracles, the eigenvalues exp(i?(x)) of a non-boolean oracle are not restricted to be ±1). The non-boolean amplitude amplification algorithm preferentially amplifies the amplitudes of the eigenstates based on the value of ?(x). Starting from a given initial superposition state |?0, the basis states with lower values of cos (?) are amplified at the expense of the basis states with higher values of cos (?). The non-boolean quantum mean estimation algorithm uses quantum phase estimation to estimate the expectation ?0|U?|?0 (i.e., the expected value of exp(i?(x)) for a random x sampled by making a measurement on |?0). The quantum mean estimation algorithm offers a quadratic speedup over its counterpart boolean algorithm known in the art.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to controlling the fueling process for a space launch vehicle based on a composition of a Liquefied (LNG) propellant being loaded onto the space launch vehicle. According to one embodiment, controlling a fueling process for a launch vehicle can comprise monitoring a flow of a fuel being loaded into a tank of the launch vehicle during the fueling process. Loading of the fuel into the tank of the launch vehicle can then be controlled based on the determined mass of the fuel and a predefined mass loading target for the fuel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus for a cooler device includes a manifold constructed at least partially of silicon oxide. The manifold includes an array of inlet channels and an array of outlet channels. Each inlet channel has a first depth. The array of outlet channels are interlaced with the array of inlet channels, Each outlet channel has a second depth that is larger than the first depth. Each of the array of outlet channels has a pair of sidewalls separating each outlet channel from adjacent inlet channels of the array of inlet channels.

Abstract: A magnetic separator for a liquid handling system includes a base unit having at least one receiver configured to receive a consumable, the at least one receiver being dimensioned to receive the consumable in a predefined location at least partially within the base unit. The magnetic separator further includes a magnet system located within the base unit proximate to the at least one receiver, the magnet system including a first separation magnet configured to perform separation of beads located within the consumable when the first magnet is located proximate to the consumable, and a movement system configured to move the first magnet in at least two directions in order to adapt to a shape of the consumable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to devices and methods for manipulating laboratory pipettes in a programmable manner. The present invention is directed to an apparatus and methods for allowing a user to instruct the device to perform a specific process; identifying the type, location and identity of the consumables to be used; manipulating a plurality of pipettes for performing the liquid handling; monitoring the process during and after its execution; generating a detailed report for the plurality of actions. Other aspects of this invention include optimization of the liquid dispensing performances of a pipette; monitoring and controlling individual actions by means of vision; virtualization of the protocol definition by means of a reality augmented software interface; integration of the system in a conventional laboratory environment workflow.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes determining, based on first information pertaining to a mission, one or more parts required to perform the mission, determining, based on the one or more parts and second information pertaining to a configuration of a factory ship, a reconfiguration of the factory ship to enable manufacturing the one or more parts, causing a graphical user interface (GUI) to be modified to represent the reconfiguration of the factory ship, and simulating, via the GUI and using a digital twin factory ship model of the reconfiguration, operation of the factory ship to manufacture the one more parts.

Abstract: Human-readable (HR) code may be derived from a binary. The HR code may be configured to have statistical properties suitable for machine-learned (ML) translation. The HR code may comprise source code, intermediate code, assembly code, or the like. A machine-learned translator may be configured to translate the HR code into labels comprising semantic information pertaining to respective functions of the binary, such as a function name, role, or the like. Execution of the binary may be blocked in response to translating the HR code to a label associated with malware, such as cryptocurrency mining malware or the like. Conversely, the binary may be permitted to proceed to execution in response to determining that the translation is free from labels indicative of malware.

Abstract: A frangible manifold is used in connection with flight termination operations and stage separation. The manifold has a first portion and a second portion separated by a frangible portion. An aperture extends through the first, second and third sections. A first ordnance termination line is positioned in at least the first section of the first portion of the manifold. A second ordnance termination line is positioned in at least the second section of the second portion of the manifold. In the event of a flight termination, detonation of one ordnance line causes detonation of the second ordnance line. In the event of stage separation, the manifold splits at the frangible portion and the two ordnance lines are safely separated.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for lighting. The apparatus may include a lighting assembly. The lighting assembly may include a light emitting diode (“LED”) light source. The lighting assembly may include a support. The support may define a hole. The lighting assembly may include a translucent body. The translucent body may include a first extension that is configured to extend through the hole. The translucent body may define a protrusion. The first extension may extend from the protrusion. A second extension may extend from an opposite side of the protrusion. The protrusion may obstruct passage of the translucent body through the hole. The lighting assembly may include a frame. The frame may be spaced apart from the support. The frame may define a passage configured to receive the first extension. The first and second extensions may be parallel to each other.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for controlling, and communicating with, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over a millimeter wave (mmWave) communication network established between a base station and the UAVs. A communication system may include one or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The communication system may further include one or more base stations including millimeter wave (mmWave) antennas configured to generate control signals to the one or more UAVs over an mmWave communication network.

Abstract: Methods and means for improving open enrollment and new hire enrollment and registration in insurance products are provided, and more specifically, methods and means for improved, more efficient methods for communicating updates regarding enrollment details and their registration in insurance products are provided.

Abstract: Electromagnetic shields, vehicles, wireless charging systems, and related methods are disclosed. An electromagnetic shield includes a shield member including a coil side to face one or more inductive coils. The electromagnetic shield also includes one or more perimeter shield members configured in a loop proximate to a perimeter of the coil side of the shield member. The shield member and the one or more perimeter shield members are configured to shield electromagnetic radiation emitted by the one or more inductive coils.

Abstract: A method of removing contaminants from a solution comprises passing a solution including one or more contaminants through a first cell comprising a first anode chamber and a first cathode chamber, passing a slurry comprising a flowing electrode material through the first anode chamber and the first cathode chamber while applying an electric potential between the first anode chamber and the first cathode chamber to transport anions from the solution to the first anode chamber and to transport cations from the solution to the first cathode chamber, the flowing electrode material comprising a MXene material, wherein M is a metal and X is one or both of carbon and nitrogen, and passing the slurry through a second cell to desorb the anions and cations from the flowing electrode material. Related systems for removing contaminants from a solution, and related methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for emergency lighting. The apparatus may include a microprocessor. The microprocessor may power a plurality of fixtures. The plurality of fixtures may be supported in a fixture support. The microprocessor may be electrically connected with a remote emergency battery via a control line. In response to a loss of power at the microprocessor, an emergency lighting protocol may be activated. The emergency lighting protocol may retrieve a pointer to a designated fixture in the plurality of fixtures. The emergency lighting protocol may provide power to the designated fixture using power received from the emergency battery.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems for dimming light. The apparatus may include a controller unit. The controller unit may include a lighting power output port. The controller unit may include a microcontroller that may receive a digital lighting control signal and may obtain a light dimming level from the digital lighting control signal. The controller unit may include analog phase cut circuitry that may receive the light dimming level from the microcontroller and may provide lighting power corresponding to the received light dimming level to the lighting power output port. The controller unit may include a digital lighting control output circuit that may transmit the digital lighting control signal to another controller unit in a first state and attenuate the digital lighting control signal in a second state. The controller unit may include a mode circuit that may transmit a stored brightness level to the analog phase cut circuitry.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for directing a coking-prone liquid to a high temperature environment, where the device includes an inner tube positioned concentrically within an outer tube, creating a first annular space between an outer wall of the inner tube and an inner wall of the outer tube and a first intermediate tube positioned concentrically around the outer tube, creating a second annular space.