Abstract: Implementations of a method of designing a module semiconductor product may include receiving a selection of a module type, one or more die, a placement of one or more wires, clips, or pins; and generating, using a processor, a module configuration file. The method may include generating a module bonding diagram using a build diagram system module; selecting one or more SPICE models corresponding with the die; and generating a product SPICE model and a three dimensional model for the module semiconductor product. The method may include generating one or more datasheet characteristics of the module semiconductor product with at least the product SPICE model and the product simulation module, generating a product datasheet for the module semiconductor product using the datasheet formation module, and providing access to at least the module bonding diagram, the product SPICE model, the three dimensional model, and the product datasheet to the user.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a riser may include a lower riser portion, where the lower riser portion terminates at an upper end of the vertical riser segment, and an upper riser portion including a lower end, where the lower end of the upper riser portion may be positioned around the upper end of the vertical riser segment of the lower riser portion. The riser may also include a first guide and a second guide each positioned on opposite sides of the interior of the lower end of the upper riser portion. The vertical riser segment of the lower riser portion may be guided in a direction substantially parallel with the outer surface of the first guide and the outer surface of the second guide when the lower riser portion expands or contracts due to changes in temperature.

Abstract: A request to install a first version of a software application is received. The first version of the software application is stored in a first blockchain in a first distributed blockchain ledger. In response to receiving the request to install the first version of the software application, the first version of the software application is validated by running a hash of the first blockchain. In response to validating the first version of the software application, the first version of the software application is installed from the blockchain to a device. The software application may also be validated after being installed to the device.

Abstract: Shrouds for preventing unintentional engagement or initiation of triggers of trigger operated devices during handling of the trigger operated device are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a framework that is configured for securely executing sports handicapping, betting, and money-management. The disclosed systems and methods provide computerized methodologies and mechanisms for offsetting the varying abilities or characteristics of participants in a sporting event in order to equalize or leverage chances of winning the bet/wager. In some embodiments, the framework can be implemented to effectuate secure management and/or control of electronic assets used for a wager. The framework can securely monitor assets and asset values of a user's account and, based on the applied handicapping and the outcome of the sporting event, can effectuate an electronic transfer of assets in relation to the user's account (e.g., add assets and/or deduct assets).

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic storage and forwarding of data are described. When remote storage is unreachable by a device via a wide area network (WAN), the device may negotiate for temporary storage on another device connected to the same local area network (LAN). The temporary storage may have a specified storage amount and a specified storage time. The specified storage amount and/or specified storage time may be renegotiated if more space or time is desired. Temporary storage on multiple devices connected to the LAN may be available. The data in temporary storage may be transferred between different LAN devices.

Abstract: Processing circuitry receives a video bitstream and obtains prediction information of a current block in a current picture from the video bitstream. The prediction information is indicative of whether the current block is to be predicted in an inter prediction mode. In response to the current block being predicted in the inter prediction mode, the processing circuitry determines a merge candidate from a merge candidate list, and determines an inter prediction direction based on a syntax element signaled in the video bitstream. The inter prediction direction signaled separately from the merge candidate is one of a first uni-prediction from a first reference picture list, a second uni-prediction from a second reference picture list, and a bi-prediction from the first reference picture list and the second reference picture list. The processing circuitry determines a motion vector, and reconstructs the current block based on the inter prediction direction and the motion vector.

Abstract: A method of producing an aerogel-based material includes placing a sol mixture into a cavity of a tool. The sol mixture includes a precursor and a solvent. The cavity of the tool is sealed and the sol mixture is heated under pressure to at least supercritical conditions, thereby creating a flammable gas within the cavity of the tool. The flammable gas within the cavity of the tool is ignited.

Abstract: A method includes processing, using a speech recognizer, a first portion of audio data to generate a first lattice, and generating a first partial transcription for an utterance based on the first lattice. The method includes processing, using the recognizer, a second portion of the data to generate, based on the first lattice, a second lattice representing a plurality of partial speech recognition hypotheses for the utterance and a plurality of corresponding speech recognition scores. For each particular partial speech recognition hypothesis, the method includes generating a corresponding re-ranked score based on the corresponding speech recognition score and whether the particular partial speech recognition hypothesis shares a prefix with the first partial transcription.

Abstract: This method synthesizes low-cost, high-performance iron phosphate that can be used for producing lithium-ion battery cathodes. It has three main steps: (S1) the synthesis of a iron (II,III) phosphate solution by mixing waste iron oxide (FeO, Fe2O3), low purity iron powder, and sulfuric acid in an aqueous solvent, followed by the addition of phosphoric acid; (S2) the addition of hydrogen peroxide to the previous solution, followed by pH balancing chemicals to yield crude iron phosphate; and (S3) the stirring of the previous solution to precipitate iron (III) phosphate, followed by an aging step, a filtering step, a washing step, and a drying step to obtain iron phosphate, which may be in the form of a hydrate. This straightforward approach uses waste iron oxide to minimize costs, while still yielding a fairly pure iron phosphate with excellent capacity, cycling stability, and broad physical and chemical properties suitable for battery production.

Abstract: A flat-surfaced, electrically controlled, tunable lens to provide autofocus, optical zoom, optical image stabilization, and similar functionalities is described. A thickness profile of the tunable lens may be modified through a voltage-controlled thin film piezo actuator, for example, a lead-zirconium-titanium oxide (PZT) film. For autofocus and optical zoom features, an entire thickness of the tunable lens may be modified with the thickness being the same across a cross-section area of the tunable lens and opposing surfaces of the tunable lens remaining flat. For optical image stabilization, the thickness profile of the tunable lens may be modified to a tilted profile, where one side of the tunable lens is thinner than the other side with the opposing surfaces of the tunable lens remaining flat. The tilted profile may have an angle between the two plates (surfaces) in a range up to 10 degrees.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and non-transitory storage medium for coding and decoding video data using temporal motion vector prediction (TMVP) is provided. The method may include receiving video bitstream comprising one or more pictures; determining that the one or more pictures are to be predicted in a regular merge mode or an adaptive motion vector prediction (AMVP) mode. A displacement vector associated with a current block in a current picture is obtained, the displacement vector being signaled in the video bitstream to identify a reference block in the current picture. A TMVP candidate list comprising the motion information is generated and a motion vector for the current block using the TMVP candidate list is derived. Then the current block is decoded using the derived motion vector for prediction in the regular merge mode or the adaptive motion vector prediction (AMVP) mode.

Abstract: A system may include a distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) station, comprising a DAS transmitter to launch an outbound DAS signal in a first direction, over at least one span of an optical communications link. The system may further include a DAS receiver to receive a backscattered Rayleigh signal, based upon the outbound DAS signal, wherein the DAS signal is transmitted at least in part over a D? fiber.

Abstract: A pet travel door that may include a pet travel door frame, a seal, a flap, and one or more of a security panel. The pet travel door may be installable in a surface and may allow for selectable passage of animals. The pet travel door frame may have an interior perimeter. The seal may be connected to a portion of the inner perimeter of the pet travel door frame. The flap may be pivotally connected to an upper portion of the interior perimeter of the pet travel door frame. The one or more security panels may be attachable to the pet travel door frame and may be selectively moveable between a closed position and an opened position.

Abstract: Methods and a system allow consumers of healthcare to select an independent insurance agent from a set of independent insurance agents and to request offers for health insurance policies from the independent insurance agents. The methods and systems obviate lead generating firms by allowing the consumer to select their independent insurance agent based on a criterion chosen by the consumer. The consumer sends personal contact information and healthcare information (i.e., a medical history) to the selected independent agent. The consumer does not send information to the system. Accordingly, unselected agents cannot contact the consumer. Because the insurance agent is an independent insurance agent, offers for health insurance can include policies from different underwriters. The methods and system provide for the consumer being added to do not call lists by default. The methods and system collect consumer protection compliance information from the consumer.

Abstract: A method for managing beam groups performed by a terminal, a terminal, and an apparatus are provided. The method includes the following. Receive at least one of received signal strength deviation value or received signal quality deviation value from a base station. Assign multiple beams into at least one beam group based on the at least one of received signal strength deviation value or received signal quality deviation value.

Abstract: A tool cart has a compartment in the middle to store tool kits or other equipment. The tool cart contains a retractable dolly and a pair of straps to allow a user to carry it on their back. The side surfaces of the tool cart also contain compartments to store more tools or other equipment. The tool cart also has an extra carry-on tray to store more tools.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, crystalline free forms, crystalline salt forms, and pharmaceutical compositions of Compound 1. Also provided are methods of preparing and methods of using the same, e.g., for inhibiting a kinase and/or for treating various diseases or disorders, such as autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: According to examples, an injection gun may include a filler material injection assembly. The filler material injection assembly may include a pressure regulator handle to control a flow of filler material, a four-way valve, a pressure gauge, a pressure release valve assembly, and a first output coupling. The four-way valve may be connected to the pressure regulator handle. A first port of the four-way valve may be connected to the pressure regulator handle to receive the filler material under pressure. The pressure gauge may be connected to a second port of the four-way valve to indicate a level of pressure of the filler material under pressure. A pressure release valve assembly may be connected to a third port of the four-way valve. The pressure release valve assembly may reduce the level of pressure of the filler material under pressure. A first output coupling may be connected to a fourth port of the four-way valve to eject the filler material under pressure.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a system for visually displaying information related to a fluid level in an above-ground storage tank, which may be enhanced to visually indicate the performance of selected tank sub-system(s). The system includes the above-ground storage tank adapted to store fluid, having a first sensor located in the tank. The sensor is in communication with a fluid indicator that provides a visual indication of a tank-level via a plurality of lights arranged proximate to an exterior surface of the above-ground storage tank. The plurality of lights are arranged so that when a first proportion of a light is electrified and illuminate, the illumination visually indicates a first detected fluid level.